John Howard made an impact on the Norwood community…that is an understatement. When he passed away October 1, 2017, his street-lined funeral procession told it all. But the Norwood Senior Center patrons and staff wanted to find a venue to keep...
7th Annual Essay Contest Winners
Jul 2018
Each year, the Morrill Memorial Library hosts a spring essay contest. This year’s topic was, “If you could dive into any book, what would you choose, and why?...and…”How would you describe a real or fictional library and what does that mean to...
The DPW ... Part of your life, every day!
Jul 2018
This is the second of a 6-part series on the Town’s departments and key employees.
Have you ever stopped to think about how different our lives would be if we didn’t have the services performed by the Department of Public Works (DPW)? With...
Jul 2018
Outside of Norwood, the July 4th holiday is a time to get away. Norwood residents, however, celebrate America’s birthday very differently….right here at home! For those new to this wonderful town, take the lead from those who know; the Norwood...
Jun 2018
Playing on the Norwood soccer team, Rachel Fagan always held the thought of trying out for the track and field team secured in the back of her mind. She never had the courage to actually go for it on her own, however, even though her friends kept...
Jun 2018
It has been a struggle over the past few years for the Norwood boys tennis team in terms of victories. Last spring, the Mustang racketeers were only able to secure a single win playing in the Bay State League. Having only nine athletes on its...
Jun 2018
Did someone say canine bath time? You read that right! Community car washes are a popular fundraising activity in Norwood throughout the spring and summer, but on June 10, Fido (and the vehicle he/she is traveling in) can also leave the Norwood...
Jun 2018
Public access is a type of noncommercial programming that is of general interest to the community. It is this type of television that Norwood has become accustomed to throughout the years, and it has been provided by Norwood Public Access...
Jun 2018
This summer, Tuesday night dinners can come straight from the market...the Norwood Farmer's Market that is! In just one trip, local residents can pick up an entire dinner, from the main course, to vegetables, bread, and even dessert! The 2018...
May 2018
Coming from a volleyball family, it was inevitable that Norwood’s Jake Fleming would eventually take part in the sport himself. His father and sister Emma (a Norwood alumni) play, and his mother is an assistant coach for Plymouth South.
In...