Probate Court Approves Petition to Use Veterans Memorial Fund for Civic Recreation Center Addition-August 16, 1967

Probate Judge Joseph Ford approved Town Counsel Walter J. Gotovich's petition allowing Norwood to use the 22-year-old Veterans Memorial Fund toward a $390,000 Civic Recreation Center addition.

Golden Ager Is Crowned Men’s Singles Champion-August 20, 1964

This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964-Golden Ager Is Crowned Men’s Singles Champion

Norwood Youth Injured in Pool Accident-July 31, 1963

On this day in July 1963, a harrowing incident unfolded at Father McAleer Pool, situated at the end of Vernon Street in Norwood. A 15-year-old youth, William Treeful, was swimming … Continue reading Norwood Youth Injured in Pool Accident-July 31, 1963

Progress Report On Playground At Ellis Garden-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962

Reporting on the latest developments regarding the proposed playground In the Ellis Gardens area, Kevin P. Barry, chairman of the Ellis Gardens Playground Committee, stated, that he had received a … Continue reading Progress Report On Playground At Ellis Garden-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962

Kids Eating Ice Cream at Norwood Recreation- July 4, 1953

To Conduct Swimming Lessons at Hawes-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1950

Summer is just around the corner, and Norwood is getting ready to beat the heat! The Recreation Department has announced a complete summer swimming program at Hawes Brook Pool, but eager residents have only a strict two-day window to secure their spots.

Full Use To Be Made Of Hawes Swimming Pool’s New $20,000 Facilities-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949

This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949-Full Use To Be Made Of Hawes Swimming Pool's New $20,000 Facilities

Playground Pet Show-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949

This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949-Playground Pet Show

‘Bugs’ Eliminated From New Hawes Brook Pool-This Day in Norwood History-July 14, 1949

This Day in Norwood History-July 14, 1949-'Bugs’ Eliminated From New Hawes Brook Pool

Swimming Banned At Willett Pond-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946

This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946-Swimming Banned At Willett Pond