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.
Norwood Airport Emerges as East Coast Leader in Transatlantic Aircraft Ferrying-September 17, 1964
Norwood Airport becomes a leading East Coast hub for transatlantic aircraft ferrying via Wiggins Airways, while the state defers civilian pilot and aircraft registration fees to Jan. 1, 1965.
New Norwood Post Office Addition Reaches Halfway Mark-September 16, 1964
Construction reaches the halfway mark on the $600,000 Norwood Post Office addition, bringing expanded facilities, a 24-hour lobby, and the consolidation of South Norwood services.
Norwood Enters Pop Warner Football Competition for the First Time-September 14, 1964
Norwood fields its first-ever Pop Warner football program, engaging 85 local boys across three "Blue Raiders" squads under the leadership of Sgt. William Travers.
Norwood High Football Team Prepares for Fall Season Under Coach Art Gulla-September 9, 1964
Coach Art Gulla and the Norwood High School football team look to senior quarterback Jim Sweeney and a talented backfield to make noise in the Bay State League.
Football Team Prepares for Fall Season Under Coach Art Gulla-September 9, 1964
Coach Art Gulla and the Norwood High School football team look to senior quarterback Jim Sweeney and a talented backfield to make noise in the Bay State League.
Combined Police Action Averts Near-Riot Following Skating Rink Disturbance-September 1, 1964
A massive coordinated response by Norwood police, state troopers, and neighboring departments averted a potential teen riot following a violent disturbance at a Route 1 roller skating dance. The trouble … Continue reading Combined Police Action Averts Near-Riot Following Skating Rink Disturbance-September 1, 1964