On July 10, 1965, Norwood officials were actively working to resolve the placement of a proposed six-court tennis facility at the Prescott School. Recreation Superintendent Richard Ready noted that while … Continue reading Norwood Tennis Courts Recreation-July 10, 1965
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Proposes New Safety Initiatives-July 9, 1965
Discover the 1965 tactical initiatives of the Norwood Police Department, including the creation of a 15-man riot squad and proposals for walkie-talkies and police dogs to enhance town safety.
Chief Warns of Violations of Norwood’s Teenage Curfew-July 08, 1965
On July 8, 1965, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy announced strict enforcement of the town's 10 p.m. teenage curfew, warning that negligent parents would face formal court prosecution.
Town Meeting Approves Balch and Cleveland School Additions-October 23, 1964
Norwood voters overwhelmingly approved additions for the Balch and Cleveland schools during a town meeting session that also addressed Morrill Memorial Library plans and Plimpton Press electrical upgrades.
Norwood Defeats Braintree 14-6 Behind Defensive Shifts and Vito Anello-October 19, 1964
Defensive Shake-Up Sparks Norwood's Victory-October 19, 1964 "It’s time for a change," is a familiar refrain with elections just weeks away, but Norwood High School football coach Art Gulla proved … Continue reading Norwood Defeats Braintree 14-6 Behind Defensive Shifts and Vito Anello-October 19, 1964
Historic Logan-Duffy Rifle Match Binds Massachusetts and New York “Irish Regiments” at Norwood Armory—October 12, 1964
Norwood's 101st Infantry and New York's 165th Infantry celebrate their historic Civil War ties during the annual Logan-Duffy Rifle Match banquet at the Norwood Armory.
Norwood Peace Corps Returnee John A. Ahearn Recalls Dominican Republic Service and Grassroots Co-Op Development-October 6, 1964
Norwood's John A. Ahearn returns from an 18-month Peace Corps assignment in the Dominican Republic, detailing grassroots cooperatives and economic development.
Free Records and Phone Squads Drive Voter Registration Rush in Norwood-October 1, 1964
Hospitalized in traction, Norwood Democratic Town Committee member George Hayes launches a record-giveaway phone campaign that drives a massive voter registration rush.
Armed Robbery Suspect Captured in Cellar After Pistol-Whipping Norwood Clothing Store Owner-September 30, 1964
Natick resident Robert D. Langevin is captured in a Washington Street clothing store cellar after pistol-whipping 61-year-old owner John Rapolas during an attempted armed robbery.
Six-Month-Old Norwood Infant Survives Three Heart Stoppages Following Rare Hyperbaric Chamber Surgery-September 23, 1964
Six-month-old Janet Bombaci of Norwood survives three heart stoppages and undergoes rare hyperbaric chamber heart surgery at Children's Hospital, Boston.