Discover historic Norwood, MA snapshots from July 31, including 1950s Norwood Arena racing, bird-nest fires in 1963, and 1980s local clambake fundraisers.
Fast-Paced Selectman Campaign Takes Shape Following Death of Charles “Lopey” Rich-August 16, 1976
Following the death of veteran Norwood Selectman Charles 'Lopey' Rich, candidates face a tight August 31 filing deadline for the October 5 special town election.
Norwood Airport Association Backs Landing System-July 26, 1974
The Norwood Airport Association (NAA) will meet with the board of selectmen on Aug. 6 to voice its support for the proposed installation of an instrument landing system (ILS) at … Continue reading Norwood Airport Association Backs Landing System-July 26, 1974
Norwood Junior High School Building Committee Reviews Five Replacement Plans-July 27, 1971
The Norwood building committee reviewed five alternate architectural plans for a new junior high school while exploring federal disaster aid.
Norwood High Prepares for High-Stakes Bay State League Showdown Against Undefeated Walpole-October 31, 1969
Pitting a rock-solid defense against unbeaten co-leader Walpole, Norwood High coach Art Gulla's squad looks to pull off a major upset in Saturday's Bay State League rivalry matchup.
Burglars Cut Through Town Hall Safes and Steal Over $13,000 in Norwood Treasurer’s Office-October 27, 1969
Burglars entered Norwood Town Hall via Memorial Hall window glass, slicing through three steel safes to steal $13,000 in cash while discarding $50,000 in checks.
Norwood Hospital Honors Retiring Director of Nurses Lillian B. Strout for 44 Years of Service-October 15, 1969
Celebrating a legendary 44-year career in nursing, Norwood Hospital bids a fond farewell to retiring Director of Nurses Lillian B. Strout at a Wrentham dinner celebration.
Henry O. Peabody School of Practical Nursing Graduates 28 Students-October 13, 1969
Twenty-eight practical nursing students graduate from Norwood's Henry O. Peabody School, with special honors awarded to local standouts Gail Penza, Mary A. Paulin, and Grace Robinson.
Norwood Man Proves Handicap Doesn’t Limit Skills as Worker-October 7, 1969
Frederick Jones of St. John Avenue is honored by the Norwood Rotary Club for overcoming physical disabilities to become a master machinist at L & M Precision Sheet Metal.
Norwood Community Center Opens Doors for Citizen Recreation Programs Under Director Kevin Dixon-September 15, 1969
The new Norwood Community Center at 820 Washington St. opens its doors under Recreation Director Kevin Dixon, offering slimnastics, dance, swimming, and youth basketball.