Hockey players in maroon and yellow uniforms compete on ice rink with puck and enthusiastic crowd

Milton Developer Plans Indoor Ice Rink for Norwood-July 12, 1972

The proposed 240-by-100-foot steel arena aims to serve youth hockey teams and the public, with an anticipated opening in November 1972.

Norwood High School Refines Open Campus Program in Second Year of Operation-October 2, 1972

Entering its second year, Norwood High School's open campus system sees tighter corridor rules, sophomore restrictions, and expanded academic seminars while undergoing state-mandated evaluation.

General Alarm Fire Destroys 20 Under-Construction Apartments at Norwood Gardens-September 19, 1972

A massive general alarm fire destroys 20 uncompleted apartments at the Norwood Gardens complex, causing over $100,000 in damage and drawing regional mutual aid.

Permanent School Building Construction Committee Votes to Proceed with Permanent Roof Plans for Burned-Out Junior High South and Aaron Guild School-September 15, 1972

School building construction committee votes to proceed with permanent roof plans for Junior High South and Aaron Guild School, while Endean Park junior high plans secure SBAB approval.

Norwood Man Wanders “Dreams-Come-True” Circuit-September 14, 1972

Norwood native Ken Samone reflects on life as an independent New England carnival concessionaire, navigating economic ups and downs on the 1972 fair circuit.

Alandale Parkway Residents Demand Answers on Long-Delayed Street Acceptance-September 13, 1972

Alandale Parkway residents demand answers from Norwood selectmen regarding a decade-long delay in street acceptance and severe sidewalk deterioration.

Committee Votes to Reroof Aaron Guild School Ahead of Winter Months-September 8, 1972

Norwood's building committee votes to undertake immediate reroofing of the Aaron Guild School, eliminates skylights, and reviews Endean Park school construction and athletic field costs.

Andy Scafati Recalls 40 Seasons in Athletics Ahead of Norwood Retirement-September 7, 1972

Longtime Norwood High School athletic director Andy Scafati reflects on 40 years in sports and the remarkable expansion of the town's athletic programs as he prepares to step down.

20th Century Gladiators Battle on Wheels at Norwood Arena Demolition Derby-September 5, 1972

Ed Henderson of Needham wins the final summer demolition derby at Norwood Arena as over 1,000 fans watch nearly 100 drivers crash and smash for the championship.

$1.8 Million in Major Traffic and Safety Improvements Recommended-September 1, 1972

Comprehensive Traffic and Safety Overhaul Recommended for Norwood in Final Federal TOPICS Report A comprehensive and exhaustive final engineering report, recently delivered to local town selectmen, has outlined a sweeping, … Continue reading $1.8 Million in Major Traffic and Safety Improvements Recommended-September 1, 1972