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Tag: 1960s norwood history

November 6, 1980November 4, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Voters Visit Armory for Last Time-November 6, 1968

Marking the final election held at the historic Nahatan Street Armory, 90 percent of Norwood voters cast ballots to re-elect state representatives, back national tickets, and approve precinct-based voting.

November 7, 1969November 4, 2026 georgenhs School Construction, This Day In Norwood History

Permanent Building Committee and School Officials Map Out Presentation for $6 Million High School Addition-November 7, 1969

Norwood school officials and Permanent Building Committee leaders John J. Egan and Justin C. Barton prepared their presentations for the upcoming special town meeting seeking $6 million to expand the senior high school.

November 4, 1968November 3, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Little League Seeks $15,000 to Build Official Field After 16 Years Without Home-November 4, 1968

Following a 2.5-acre land donation from Charles Sumner Bird behind Endean Playground, Norwood Little League launched a $15,000 door-to-door drive to construct its first official field.

November 5, 1965November 2, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Undefeated Norwood Prepares for Showdown at Needham-November 5, 1965

Entering the final third of the season, undefeated Norwood High football brings its stingy defense to Needham under coach Art Gulla in a critical Bay State League matchup.

November 7, 1964November 4, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, School Construction, This Day In Norwood History

Balch School $300,000 Addition Outlines Three Formal State Approval Steps-November 7, 1964

Building Committee Chairman Alec Abdallah detailed the three formal state and municipal steps required to advance the $300,000 Balch School addition, which will add three classrooms, an auditorium, and a cafeteria.

November 6, 1964November 4, 2026 georgenhs DPW, Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

DPW Adds Safety Measures At Route 1A Detour Site / Group Cites Need For New School-November 6, 1964

Following fatal crashes, DPW crews added reflectorized lines and signage to the Route 1 detour in Sharon, while Norwood residents debate a $525,000 Morrill Memorial Library addition and Cleveland School petition.

November 5, 1964November 2, 2026 georgenhs Industrial History, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Industrial Development Chairman Reports Strong Local Business Climate in Norwood-November 5, 1964

A survey of 36 local manufacturing firms by Industrial Development Chairman Matthew B. Connolly showed widespread praise for Norwood's location, utilities, and municipal cooperation.

November 5, 1963November 2, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High Football Overcomes Early Deficit to Defeat Framingham South-November 5, 1963

Quarterback Bill Bender, Bob DeRose, and Vito Anello led a 28-point unanswered comeback as Norwood High defeated Framingham South 28-14 in a game finished in total darkness.

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