A token $1 deal turned into a high-stakes legal battle. In June 1969, the owners of the iconic Norwood Arena threatened to sue the town, claiming a new drag racing ban and a massive power line easement were designed to force them out of business.
School Committee Considers Expanded Counseling and Special‑Services Programs-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1969
Decades before student mental health became a standard focus in education, a forward-thinking Norwood leader fought to bring psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists directly into local schools to support the "whole child."
Parents Challenge Junior‑High Redistricting Plan-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1969
In June 1969, furious Cleveland School families took their grievances directly to town leaders, sparking a tense debate over school enrollment, modern facilities, and neighborhood identity.
Norwood Pushes Statewide Support for Dual‑Team Athlete Eligibility-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1969
When the Bay State Conference canceled Norwood’s junior high sports schedules to punish the town, local leaders didn't back down. Instead, they took a bold fight for local control all the way to the state level.
Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-This Day In Norwood History-May 22, 1969
On the night of May 22, 1969, while most Norwood residents settled into their evening routines, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy found himself in the middle of a fast‑moving, … Continue reading Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-This Day In Norwood History-May 22, 1969
$15 Tax Hike Estimated-This Day In Norwood History-May 20, 1969
On May 20, 1969, the annual Norwood Town Meeting entered its final night with a sense of urgency and fatigue, yet also with the unmistakable gravity that comes when a … Continue reading $15 Tax Hike Estimated-This Day In Norwood History-May 20, 1969
Plane Theft Ends in Crash at Norwood Airport-This Day In Norwood History-April 24, 1969
On a gray Thursday morning in April 1969, the quiet routine at Norwood Memorial Airport was broken by the sudden roar of a small aircraft engine. A young man later identified as Joseph Keller, … Continue reading Plane Theft Ends in Crash at Norwood Airport-This Day In Norwood History-April 24, 1969