Combining summer fun with community service, 10 neighborhood boys on Alandale Parkway spent the spring building games and hosting a weeklong charity fair that raised $31.31 for muscular dystrophy.
Norwood Meeting Bill Passes-July 27, 1966
The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill spearheaded by Rep. William Butters to expand Norwood town meeting membership from 200 to 300.
Andrew J. Ciarletta Jr. Appointed Principal of Winslow Elementary School-July 27, 1966
The Norwood School Committee appointed Andrew J. Ciarletta Jr. as principal of Winslow Elementary School, succeeding Alan R. Wonson.
Industrial Exodus: Plimpton Press Leaving Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1966
An industrial crisis hits Norwood as its largest employer unveils a $5-million piecemeal exit, taking 1,200 printing jobs out of town.
John Dole Debuts Norwood’s First “Prestige” Plates-May 5, 1966
In 1966, John Dole became one of the first in Norwood to get a "Prestige" license plate. See the story of how vanity plates started in MA
“Middle School” Configuration Proposed to Address School Overcrowding-November 4, 1965
Norwood School Committee member William Egan proposed establishing a sixth-grade "middle school" and a 2,000-pupil high school to address surging enrollment pressures.
Norwood Stuns Undefeated Natick 9-6 to End State’s Longest Win Streak-November 1, 1965
Snapping Natick's 19-game unbeaten streak, Norwood High pulled off a 9-6 upset behind a trick touchdown pass from Tommy Shea to Joe Smith and a safety by captain John Solomon.
Little League Sports Night Draws 1000-October 27, 1965
Drawing 1,000 players and parents, Norwood Little League's annual Sports Night featured Kansas City A's pitcher Skip Lockwood as guest speaker and distributed 350 trophies.
$4.5 Million Senior High School Proposed to Address Norwood Enrollment Growth-October 26, 1965
Proposing a $4.5 million project for a new 2,000-student senior high school, School Committee member William Egan outlined a facility conversion plan to handle expanding local enrollments.
Unusual Birthday Party Honors Norwood Soldier-October 19, 1965
A Soldier's Surprise Birthday at Scott Air Force Base-October 19, 1965 Things have been happening mighty fast for 19-year-old Sgt. Gerald Mahoney of Norwood. For a young man whose every … Continue reading Unusual Birthday Party Honors Norwood Soldier-October 19, 1965