History of Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

North Whetham, a post-office of Norfolk co., Massachusetts.

Mr. Edwin Alonzo Morse was washed away 20-30 rods, in a mass of earth, railroad ties and rails, into the pond. He was brought to safety by Mr. Shields, Wood and Fischer, just as another torrent of water brought enough to bury them all alive, if they had been a moment later. It is said to have destroyed the original felt mill at City Mills.

The building is remodeled at a cost of $ 3175 and Holbrook and Sons of East Medway recast the bell at a cost of $ 130.

discussed buying shade trees to set in the public streets and squares; furnishing books and stationery free of cost to the schools; granting money to enlarge and improve the library and the licensing of intoxicating liquors.

Norfolk is a farming town, with some manufactures, lying in the midst of the southwestern section of Norfolk County, about 23 miles southwest of Boston, on the New York and New England Railroad. The stations are Highland Lake, Norfolk (centre) and City Mills. The last two are post-offices. The other villages are Pondville in the southeast, and Stony Brook in the south part of the town. Norfolk is bounded on the north by Medway, Millis and Medfield, on the east by Walpole and Foxborough, on the south by Wrentham, and west by Franklin. The assessed area is 9,056 acres. There are 3,772 acres of woodland.

The surface of the land is uneven, somewhat rocky, and in the northeast and southeast, hilly. Stop Brook runs northerly along the eastern border, affording power at Highland Lake ("Campbell's Station" formerly); and Mill River, flowing in the same direction in the western part, drives the machinery at City Mills. Popolatic Pond, of 74 acres, in the northwest section of the town, and...

On Feb. 13th, James A. Mann, age 20, residing in Norfolk, was struck by the outward bound train and killed instantly. His brother John D. Mann was killed at Savin Hill that morning. James was on the way to make arrangements for his brother's funeral.

Norfolk, a post-village of Norfolk co., Mass., in a town ship of the same name, on the Boston, Hartford & Erie Railroad, 23 miles S.S.W. of Boston. It has 2 churches and a woollen-mill. The township is bounded on the N.W. by Charles River. Pop. of the township, 920.

North School consolidated with the Center School.

Schools at Felting Mills consolidated with the City Mills School.

Town meeting discussed erecting a permanent watering trough.

Norfolk, a post-village of Norfolk co., Mass., in Norfolk township (town), on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R., 23 miles SSW. of Boston. It has a paper and woolen-mills. Pop. of the town in 1900, 980.

On Dec 5th, the Norfolk Town Hall burned to the ground shortly after 3:00 am. The contents of the clerk's safe survived.

establishing a town forest: purchasing a motor-driven fire truck; sanitation in the Centre School and the transportation of pupils to Centre School by motor bus.

Norfolk Central School, later known as the A. J. Freeman School opens.

The Federated Church had a very serious fire - the building was saved from total loss by the prompt and efficient answering of the alarms by the all call fireman of the Norfolk Fire Department.

Stroll Through the Town Center: Start your exploration by taking a leisurely walk through Norfolk's charming town center. You'll find historic buildings, local shops, and a cozy New England atmosphere.

Mass Audubon's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary: Nature lovers will appreciate the Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. It offers miles of trails through wetlands, woodlands, and meadows. Birdwatching, wildlife photography, and educational programs are popular activities here.

Norfolk Arena: If you're into ice sports, visit the Norfolk Arena. It's a great place for ice skating and hockey. They offer public skating sessions and lessons for all skill levels.

Den Rock Park: Located on the shores of Populatic Pond, this park is perfect for picnics, fishing, and hiking. The trails offer beautiful views of the pond and lush greenery.

Hike at Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary: Just a short drive away in Sharon, Moose Hill is one of the oldest and largest Audubon sanctuaries in...