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 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.
Mosquitoes Taking a Bite Out of Summer Fun-August 2, 1986
A heavy surge of rain-hatched mosquitoes flooded Norwood, Dedham, and Needham, sparking over 100 complaints per day to the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project.
Thousands Turn Out for Summerfest “Italian Night” on the Common-August 15, 1985
Drawing the largest crowd of the summer, Norwood's Summerfest Italian Night brought thousand of residents to the town common for food, music, and dancing.
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.
Recreation Department-July 23, 1981
(Photo courtesy Jerry Miller, Norwood Recreation) The town's Summerfest concert series, sponsored by the Norwood Arts Council, continues to draw large crowds. On July 22, an estimated 2,500 people attended … Continue reading Recreation Department-July 23, 1981
Norwood Teens Compete in Seventh Annual Tiot Relay Race-July 13, 1981
Local organizers Dorothy Pember and her committee successfully raised funds for the Civic Center while fostering friendly competition among area residents.
Norwood Recreation Department Announces Fourth Session Class Rosters for Summer Programs-July 31, 1980
The Norwood Recreation Department published complete enrollment lists for swimming and tennis classes across municipal pools and school courts for the fourth session running through August 15, 1980
Armory Still Eyed for Municipal Use-July 9, 1980
Discover the 1980 efforts by town leadership to acquire the Norwood Armory from the state, following legislative changes and the recent Civic Center location shift.
Guild School Picked for Civic Center-July 8, 1980
Discover the 1980 decision that transformed the Aaron Guild School into a multi-purpose recreation hub, replacing the former Civic Center sold to Norwood Hospital.