Norwood Historical Society: This Day In Norwood History- August 18

Press release from the Norwood Historical Society:

July 22, 2021

PURIFYING NEPONSET RIVER

Under the operation of legislation as amended last year to eliminate the nuisance along Neponset River, good work Is now being done In the valley. There are probably half a hundred factories and other establishments along the river which have contributed more or less to the unhealthy condition of the water, and to all of them the State Board of Health has sent notices that they must not permit the entrance or discharge of sewage into any part of the river or Its contributaries.

What was formerly the principal source of pollution, the tannery at Norwood of Winslow Brothers & Smith, has already ceased to empty any objectionable material Into the river.

This press release was produced by the Norwood Historical Society. The views expressed here are the author’s own.