Norwood 150 Gets The Word Out About Upcoming Anniversary

NORWOOD, MA - The Norwood 150th booth at Norwood Day on Saturday attracted many visitors interested in the town's past history and future promise as its planning committee members collected ideas and sold promotional items.

"We sold commemorative souvenirs: beer glasses, coffee mugs, ornaments, canvas tote bags, and copies of Patty Fanning's new book, 'Keeping the Past: Norwood at 150,'" according to Katie Neal-Rizzo, Norwood 150th Publicity Subcommittee Co-Chair.

These items will be available for purchase at future Norwood 150th events, she added.

Members collected ideas for a "Norwood 150th Bucket List" we are creating, which will list 150 of the top "must-do" things in town, according to Neal-Rizzo, with "trying a Lewis' burger" at the top.

A photo booth complete with signs with captions generated interest in the 150th birthday.

"We gathered names of people interested in volunteering and talked to residents about our current lineup of planned events," she said. Two main activities include a gala as well as an ice skating show with future Olympians at the Skating Club of Boston in Norwood.

People interested in volunteering can find the application here.

"Our first big event is Norwood First Night on December 31st, 2021," she added. "We are still looking for performers, musicians, dancers and bands to participate in the event, which will stretch the length of Washington Street from Nahatan to Bond Street."

Anyone interested in volunteering with a subcommittee, sponsoring an event during the course of the yearlong celebration, or performing during Norwood First Night can can visit the website at www.norwoodma150.gov.

To stay up to date on meetings, activities and events, people are encouraged to like and follow Norwood 150 on Facebook and Instagram.