Over 300 campers participated in the annual Foam Day at Father Mac’s Camp in Norwood, featuring massive piles of foam and firefighter support.
Norwood Recreation Campers Practice for Guinness World Record Surfboard Attempt at Annual Field Day-August 20, 2005
Campers at Father Mac's Field practiced passing a surfboard as part of Norwood Recreation's rehearsal for a Guinness World Record attempt slated for Norwood Day on September 17.
Norwood Lions Club Playground Fund Nears $20,000 Goal Following $5,000 Bank of Boston Donation-August 7, 1989
Boosted by a $5,000 donation from the Bank of Boston, the Norwood Lions Club's fundraising campaign for a new Bond Street toddler playground reached within $55 of its $20,000 goal.
Local Artists Paint Fitness Mural at Civic Recreation Center-August 13, 1985
Norwood High graduates Robert Morrissey and Jim McCue painted an anatomical mural at the Civic Recreation Center's Nautilus room on Nahatan Street.
New Civic Recreation Center Set for September 22 Dedication-August 29, 1984
Former Governors Edward J. King and Frank Allen's widow are slated as guests of honor for the September 22 dedication of Norwood's new Civic Recreation Center in the former armory.
Transplanted Flagpole Finds New Home at Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street-August 13, 1984
Donated by Charles and Mildred O'Malia, a refurbished 20-foot flagpole originally built in New Hampshire now graces the Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street.
Norwood Selectmen to Reconsider Recreation Fees for New Civic Center-July 16, 1984
After implementing daily charges for gym access, the board faced intense backlash and scheduled a review for their July 24 meeting.
FinCom and Selectmen Remain Opposed to Converting Aaron Guild School into Civic Center-August 20, 1981
Despite a jump in free cash to $2.5 million, town leaders remain opposed to spending $2.2 million to convert the Aaron Guild School into a civic center, setting up a September 15 referendum.
End of an Era: Norwood Civic Center Demolition Complete-July 11, 1981
Norwood Civic Center Demolition ⠀ On July 11, 1981, the Norwood Civic Recreation Center—a fixture of the town's social and recreational life for decades—was leveled as demolition reached its final … Continue reading End of an Era: Norwood Civic Center Demolition Complete-July 11, 1981
Great Debate Looms Over Civic Center Replacement at Aaron Guild School-June 16, 1981
FinCom blocks new appropriations while selectmen eye regional YMCA talks with Walpole.