By Bella Caggiano

Throughout the year Norwood residents will be celebrating the Town’s 150th Anniversary. The anticipation of this 12-month celebration has been building has for well over a year and 2022 is the time for all to embrace and commemorate thanks to the many volunteers who have devoted so much of their time for all to enjoy.

Norwood Local Town Pages will publish a monthly series throughout the year to inform residents of the various events taking place throughout town. There is a wide variety of experiences for every age group and interests for all to enjoy!

For more information on Norwood’s 150th celebrations, visit www.norwoodma150.gov.

August 2

Norwood Police Department National Night Out

6-8 p.m.

Norwood Town Common

This is a chance for police departments all over the country to get out in the community and meet people. The goal of this night is “Together, we are making communities safer, more caring places to live and work”. This is the second time the Norwood Police are taking part in the program with last year being very successful. There will be kids games, cruiser demo’s, hot dogs, pizza, drinks, popcorn and some giveaways. Plus, there will be a tent selling t-shirts. We hope that the public will once again come out and introduce themselves and let us know any questions and concerns they might have. For the latest information visit the Norwood Police Facebook page at www.facebook.com\norwoodpolice.

August 2

Neighborhood History Walking Tour: Guild Square

First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St., Parking Lot

6 p.m.

In celebration of the town’s 150th anniversary the Norwood Historical Society has organized a series of Neighborhood History Walking Tours this summer to share the history of different areas and communities that make up Norwood. For more information visit www.norwoodhistoricalsociety.org.

August 9

Neighborhood History Walking Tour: Town Common

Meet at the Parking Lot behind the Norwood Town Hall 

6 p.m.

In celebration of the town’s 150th anniversary the Norwood Historical Society has organized a series of Neighborhood History Walking Tours this summer to share the history of different areas and communities that make up Norwood. For more information visit www.norwoodhistoricalsociety.org.

August 13

Our Town Theatrical Production

Watch the presentation of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” sponsored by the Old Parish Preservation Volunteers. “Our Town” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. Not suitable for children under 12 years old. Open seating. FREE.