Following a request by resident Joseph Fitzgerald and support from the MBTA, Norwood selectmen unanimously voted to allow teenagers to play weekend roller hockey in the lighted parking lot behind Norwood Depot.
Sarah Meeks of Norwood High-June 14, 1993
For the fourth straight year, Sarah Meeks of Norwood High School captured the 200-meter title at the New England track and field championships.
The “No-Sleep” Mustangs Come Within a Whisker of a State Title-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1992
Running on adrenaline after prom night, Norwood’s boys track team delivered one of the gutsiest performances in school history—missing a state title by a single point.
Allen Doyle Captures Co-Medalist Honors at the 91st U.S. Amateur Championship-August 22, 1991
Veteran amateur golfer and former Norwood resident Allen Doyle shot consecutive 68s to share medalist honors before entering match play at the 91st U.S. Amateur Championship in Tennessee.
Norwood Completes Unlikely Run With Title-June 10, 1991
Armed with only one returning starter and surviving a rocky 4-4 start, the Mustangs pull off a late-inning rally to secure a historic diamond crown. Categories (3–6 layout-appropriate tags): local history, schools, sports, baseball
Norwood Girls Dominate New England Track Championships-June 10, 1991
Two sisters, two individual New England titles, one historic afternoon. In June 1991, Norwood High's Sarah and Janny Meeks completely dominated the region's most prestigious track and field meet in a legendary family performance
Mustangs Batter Harbormen in Sectional Quarterfinal Rout-June 4, 1991
Pitching took a backseat as the Norwood High baseball order erupted for 16 hits and 18 runs to punch their ticket to the South sectional semifinals.
Wall Sets His Sights on Majors-July 8, 1988
Discover the 1988 progress of Norwood’s own Mike Wall as he climbs the ranks of professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates, overcoming a broken foot to pursue his big-league dream.
Adams, Norwood work OT-June 6, 1988
A long, grinding tournament matchup turned wild as Norwood clawed back from a five‑run deficit, blasted two game‑saving homers, and leaned on an unlikely pitching hero.
Norwood Still Tops with 13th Straight Win-July 8, 1987
Discover the highlights of the July 1987 Legion baseball clash, featuring a decisive fifth-inning rally and home runs by Jim Delbou and Ted Decareau that powered Norwood to their 13th straight win.