Norwood Selectmen ban beer in the Norwood Arena stands following crowd disturbances, while management is officially exonerated of wrongdoing.
The Incinerator & Dump Debate-May 17, 1962
On this day, Norwood officials prepared to revisit one of the town’s most persistent civic challenges: how to responsibly and sustainably manage its waste. The renewed debate over an incinerator versus continued reliance on the town dump reflected the pressures of growth, modernization, and public expectation. While no immediate decision was expected, the discussions signaled that Norwood could no longer postpone confronting the issue.
Call Hearing On Youths Fighting At Norwood Arena-May 3, 1962
A series of fights opening night at the Norwood Arena Saturday resulted in one youth being taken to the Norwood Hospital for treatment of a fractured hose and another being … Continue reading Call Hearing On Youths Fighting At Norwood Arena-May 3, 1962
What a Conservation Commission Would Mean-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962
Article 9 of tonight’s Special Town Meeting is to see if the town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, which authorizes the … Continue reading What a Conservation Commission Would Mean-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962
Work Started On Family Fallout Shelter Exhibit-November 22, 1961
CIVIL DEFENSE PROJECT With the town supplying the material and union apprentices the labor, a model fallout shelter is being built on land adjacent to the Norwood fire station on … Continue reading Work Started On Family Fallout Shelter Exhibit-November 22, 1961
Norwood News of the Day-September 28, 1961
On September 28, 1961, Norwood was abuzz with civic activity and community pride, as reported in the Norfolk County Free Press. Town meeting decisions included funding for Norwood High School … Continue reading Norwood News of the Day-September 28, 1961
📰 Norwood News of the Day – September 28, 1961
From school renovations and football victories to zoning debates and hospital expansions, this issue captures a town in motion—balancing tradition and growth. 🗳️ Norwood Political News The Norwood Board of … Continue reading 📰 Norwood News of the Day – September 28, 1961
200 Attend First Social For Norwood’s Senior Set-September 21, 1961
200 Attend First Social For Norwood’s Senior Set-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961
Plan Would Demolish Homes On E. Vernon, Central, Day Sts-August 24, 1961
On this day in Norwood history, August 24, 1961, Ambrose J. Kelly, Town of Norwood Finance Commissioner, presented a proposal which he said "would solve Norwood’s parking and traffic problems for the next 35 years”.
Proposed Study Aimed At More Parking Area-August 3, 1961
Lack of parking has been an issue in the downtown area longer than most of us thought....