By Bella Caggiano

Throughout the year Norwood residents will be celebrating the town’s 150th anniversary. This grand 12 months has been in the making for well over a year and thanks to the many volunteers who have devoted so much of their time for all to enjoy.

The celebration kicked off on First Night (Dec. 31), on the Norwood Town Common. Unfortunately, due to COVID health concerns, all programs needed to be held outdoors. With the decision made only two days before the big night, organizers quickly pivoted and were able to rearrange some activities and get the word out. From early afternoon to nearly midnight, there was something exciting to enjoy on Norwood’s picturesque Town Common and the night was a huge success.

With the continuing changing health landscape, stay tuned to social media and Norwood Community Media throughout the year for any last minute changes to special events. Also, until further notice, masks and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test will be required for all indoor events.

Dinner Banquet

Wednesday, Feb. 23

February marks the first big food event for the 150th Celebration! It will be held at the Sheraton Four Points, 1125 Bos.-Prov. Hgwy. (Rte. 1). Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at the Norwood Town Hall, Assessors Office, Room 37. It will also be covered live through Norwood Community Media, channel 23 (HD), on Norwood Light Broadband; channel 35 (HD 2135), on Verizon FIOS, and channel 8 (HD 1072), on Comcast, or streamed on www.norwoodcommunitymedia.org. Some restaurants may also carry the live feed!

Skating Demonstration

Saturday, Feb. 26

A Celebration on Ice will be held at the Skating club of Boston, 750 University Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at www.scboston.org/norwoodma150.

Norwood resident Maxim Naumov was originally scheduled to headline the show, however, an injury forced him to withdraw. The event will feature several of the Skating club of Boston’s competitors at the Nationals, including men’s figure skater Jimmy Ma, and skating pairs Audrey Lu & Misha Mitrofanov and Emily Chan $ Spencer Howe. Twenty-eight time synchronized skating U.S. Champions, The Haydenettes, will also perform.