Welcome to Norwood
Lush and welcoming, a town with charm to spare
Just southwest of Boston, Norwood is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. A friendly, bustling neighborhood with many things to do. Locals also enjoy a short ride along the T to take them to Boston and nearby places for anything they need, including the best stores, schools, and entertainment.
Originally a swamp, settlers had issues living off the land in present-day Norwood. When farmers downstream of the area began experiencing issues because of a mill, residents moved the mill to the southern edge of town. With this move, both Norwood and its surrounding communities were able to benefit and thrive from clean, fresh water to live off the land.
Today, Norwood is a charming town with a warm sense of community. A town that continues to grow. A wonderfully maintained area with various amenities within a walkable distance. The town's growth has seen the city's exteriors stay up to date while improving homes with the latest in modern living.
What to Love
- Charming town center
- Stellar educational facilities
- Thriving dining and entertainment scene
- Close access to the T and Boston
Local Lifestyle
Norwood is a beautiful place to live as it brings a unique sense of wonder and homeliness to its up-to-date, modern-style living. In a highly walkable suburban area, residents can travel down any street and visit various destinations for shopping or dining.
Ideally located for commuters to the larger city of Boston with the ability to enjoy the quiet of the suburbs. Norwood still has its residents' favorite dining and entertainment venues so that most don’t need to leave the town to enjoy all that life has to offer.
Dining, Shopping & Entertainment
Norwood has unique venues for dining and shopping. Remembering that fun should be at the forefront of entertainment, you will definitely find a new favorite.
Breakfast has never been so bold than at
Spot! Serving food from bagels to candy and soda, residents often line up outside the door for a taste. Now in a much bigger building, residents enjoy the delightful aroma of fresh baked goods as they resist the urge to pick one of everything. For a decadent dessert (with lactose-free options available), Norwood is home to
Daddy’s Dairy, an ice cream shop with dozens of flavors and just as much charm.
A short ride away is
Beacons Restaurant. A peaceful dining experience with fine-cut steaks and delicious cakes. Residents can choose between an indoor dining area near the fireplace for a cozy meal or a delightful meal on the patio.
Along Route 1, The Automile is a long, amazing stretch of car dealerships. Providing nearly any vehicle you could dream of, from Cadillac to Lexus, you are sure to find the vehicle of your dreams.
Things to Do
Norwood is a fun town with many annual events and activities celebrating its history, culture, and community.
Starting with a parade throughout the town, Norwood Day is a celebration of the town, for the town, by the town. Various locals provide entertainment and delicious food to ensure the celebration is lively and fun.
Norwood holds an annual Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks and parades excite families as bands and other entertaining acts repeatedly return to make the celebration one of a kind every year.
Concerts on the Commons is another annually scheduled event happening throughout the summer. Held at the
Norwood Town Common, featuring acts of music that could be considered old-fashioned, people of all ages come to enjoy these Sunday evening concerts from towns over. Tag-teaming with these concerts is the Summerfest Concerts. These concerts feature a unique blend of music from around the world.
The headquarters of Moderna makes its home in Norwood. Creating the absolute best in clinic and toxicology studies, Moderna also manufactures COVID-19 vaccines.
Schools
Norwood is home to various superb schools. These top educational choices include:
