St. Catherine's Church becomes one of 17 suburban Boston parishes chosen to launch the new Saturday evening Vigil Mass, sparking enthusiastic praise from local workers and commuters.
Car Rams House In Norwood-June 20, 1969
Firefighters extricate a Brockton driver trapped in structural wreckage as escaping gas fills a neighborhood residence.
Town Infrastructure Plans Outlined-June 20, 1969
A special town meeting article requests $3,500 to fund site exploration and engineering designs for a heated rink.
Student Selected For Swiss Summer-June 20, 1969
A local high school musician and honor student secures the coveted Americans Abroad funding for a European cultural tour.
Saraca Defends School Salary Request-June 19, 1969
A contentious public hearing surfaces underlying frustrations over closed-door collective bargaining laws.
Norwood Wings May Take Flight-June 19, 1969
A beloved 23-year neighborhood dance and dining landmark faces demolition for a modern petroleum station.
Strikes And Weather Delay North Junior High School Construction-June 17, 1969
Superintendent Warns Of Possible Double-Session Classes If Washington Street Facility Openings Fail A steel strike at the end of last summer halted installation of metal decking for the roof and … Continue reading Strikes And Weather Delay North Junior High School Construction-June 17, 1969
Jesuit Priest Expelled From Iraq Celebrates Ordination Jubilee in Norwood-June 17, 1969
A hometown missionary marks 25 years of ordination at St. Catherine's following a dramatic escape from the Middle East.
Norwood Priest Expelled From Iraq Sees Little Hope Of Return-June 17, 1969
Expelled from Baghdad after 22 years, Norwood's Father Thomas B. Mulvehill celebrates his ordination anniversary at home amidst Middle East turmoil.
Permanent Building Committee Unveils High School Addition Cost Estimates-June 13, 1969
Finance Commission Reviews Extensive School Expansion Proposals Ahead of Critical Monday Town Meeting Warrant Meeting late last night with the Finance Commission (FinCom), the Permanent Building Construction Committee formally quoted … Continue reading Permanent Building Committee Unveils High School Addition Cost Estimates-June 13, 1969