Norwood selectmen discussed abandoning Willett Parkway to clear access roads, while Barcolene Inc. proposed a new Lennox Street plant amid local zoning debates.
Two police sergeants and six patrolmen took the Civil Service examination for lieutenant, competing for a starting salary of $7,103.25.
Back in July 1965, Norwood's associate minister, Rev. Daniel M. Young, was taking on a unique and demanding summer role as a supervisor for the Clinical Pastoral Training Program at Andover Newton Theological School.
A converted World War II Grumman torpedo bomber is departing Norwood Airport for a 26-hour transatlantic flight to Athens, Greece.
In July 1965, Norwood officials debated whether the police department should begin using trained police dogs. Police Chief James Murphy described the idea as “a progressive move,” but questioned whether … Continue reading Use of Police Dogs in Norwood Questioned-July 15, 1965
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
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.
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.
Despite pre-meet worries from Coach Fred Richardson, the Norwood Nuggets run away with the 1965 Bay State Conference crown behind five golden finishes.
