Playing a scoreless defensive battle against powerhouse Wellesley, Norwood earns Patriot Ledger Team of the Week honors in one of the season's biggest Bay State League upsets.
Norwood Man William Kolb Tests Pioneering Undersea Aqua-Cabin in Boston Harbor—October 12, 1965
Norwood engineer William C. Kolb tests a pioneering two-man private undersea habitat in Boston Harbor, marking a milestone for commercial saturation diving and marine research.
Norwood School Study Group Pushes for New Elementary and Junior High Schools-October 8, 1965
Norwood school study committee pushes for town meeting approval of a new elementary school and junior high school, while debating a senior high addition.
Norwood Family Has International Flair Through Peace Corps and AFS-September 24, 1965
The Bremer family of Mylod Street balances a daughter's departure for the Peace Corps in Tunisia with welcoming an AFS exchange student from Santo Domingo.
Cardinal Cushing and Norwood Pastor Rt. Rev. Robert Sennott Have Audience with Pope Paul VI in Rome-September 17, 1965
Cardinal Cushing and Rt. Rev. Robert Sennott, pastor of Norwood's St. Catherine's Church, meet with Pope Paul VI during a Vatican audience.
Superintendent Coakley Tells PTA Council That $4 Million in New School Construction Is Mandatory-September 10, 1965
Dr. Philip O. Coakley tells the PTA Council that $4 million in new school construction—including a new elementary and junior high—is mandatory to handle over-capacity enrollment.
Norwood School Committee Reviews Summer School Program and Proposes Token Fees-September 3, 1965
Following the successful completion of Norwood's first town-sponsored summer school program—which enrolled approximately 330 local students in remedial coursework—the Norwood School Committee is evaluating future administrative structures, including a proposal … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Reviews Summer School Program and Proposes Token Fees-September 3, 1965
School Wiring Hazard Suspected at Norwood Junior High-September 3, 1965
Expressing deep concern over aging infrastructure, the Norwood School Committee has called for an immediate investigation into potential electrical wiring hazards at the Norwood Junior High School to determine whether … Continue reading School Wiring Hazard Suspected at Norwood Junior High-September 3, 1965
Obituary: Francis C. Foley, Former Norwood Town Counsel and Moderator-September 2, 1965
Francis C. Foley, 58, a prominent legal and civic figure in Norwood residing at 16 Shattuck Park Road, passed away yesterday at Norwood Hospital following a long illness. Distinguished Civic … Continue reading Obituary: Francis C. Foley, Former Norwood Town Counsel and Moderator-September 2, 1965
Norwood High Football Coach Art Gulla Scraps “Iron Men” Two-Way System-September 1, 1965
Norwood High School's football team is officially dropping its trademark "iron men" strategy. Following the first two practices of the preseason, Coach Art Gulla disclosed that he has abandoned last … Continue reading Norwood High Football Coach Art Gulla Scraps “Iron Men” Two-Way System-September 1, 1965