Discover historic Norwood, MA snapshots from July 31, including 1950s Norwood Arena racing, bird-nest fires in 1963, and 1980s local clambake fundraisers.
State, FAA May Put Airport Noise Bill in Holding Pattern-July 24, 1986
On July 22, 1978, Rep. Gregory Sullivan and Sen. William Keating sponsored a bill to ban night flights at Norwood Airport, sparking opposition from the FAA and state officials.
Norwood Animal Officer Says He’s ‘Burned Out’-July 27, 1984
Norwood Animal Control Officer Rodak announced his retirement after five years, citing facility challenges on Everett Street and the emotional toll of euthanasia.
24-Year-Old David Coccia Takes Over Baton as Conductor of the Parkway Concert Orchestra-October 29, 1979
South Norwood native David Coccia, 24, has assumed leadership of the Parkway Concert Orchestra, succeeding his late mentor Robert A. Shreve and upholding a 34-year community musical tradition.
Random Sampling of Norwood Residents Shows Overwhelming Support for a Single, Centralized Recreation Facility to Replace Civic Center-October 26, 1979
A random street survey of Norwood residents reveals that 70 percent favor building a centralized recreation facility with a pool and gym to replace the former Civic Center sold to Norwood Hospital.
Norwood High School Mustang Marching Band Captures Sixth Consecutive State Title-October 25, 1979
The Norwood High School Mustang Marching Band wins its sixth consecutive Class AAAA state championship at Cawley Stadium following a busy weekend featuring a Billerica invitational and a pre-game performance at Schaefer Stadium.
Norwood Marathon Partners and Local Runners Tackle the New York Marathon-October 23, 1979
Norwood residents Richard A. Wine and Dr. Stephen P. Pannes finished the New York Marathon together, highlighting teamwork, the city's incredible crowd support, and local runner Leo E. Immonen's strong performance.
Jim Bandanza’s Game-Winning Field Goal Lifts Norwood Over Walpole 17-14 in Defensive Battle-October 22, 1979
Capitalizing on crucial Walpole turnovers, Norwood improved to 6-0 behind Jim Bandanza's game-winning field goal and a stellar defensive performance, keeping Division I Super Bowl hopes alive.
George F. Willett School Faces Potential Temporary Reprieve-October 18, 1979
Enrollment and Space Questions Revive Closing Debate-October 18, 1979 The future of the George F. Willett School is back under intense scrutiny. Although the School Committee voted on January 17 … Continue reading George F. Willett School Faces Potential Temporary Reprieve-October 18, 1979
The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979
Residents walking through Norwood frequently stop in their tracks when they run into James J. Kelly, offering cheerful greetings of, "Hi John, how's things going?" It is rarely a matter … Continue reading The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979