The Birth of a Bright Yellow Hybrid-October 18, 1982 Motorists traveling around Norwood have likely caught sight of an unusual, eye-catching vehicle cruising local streets. From a distance, the bright … Continue reading Young Norwood Mechanic Builds Custom MG-Jeep Hybrid-October 18, 1982
Old Norwood Carillon Retains Clarity-November 23, 1972
Bells rang Sunday afternoon in Norwood town square. The occasion was the dedication of a marker commemorating the town’s 100th anniversary, and the star performer was the 44-year-old carillon encased … Continue reading Old Norwood Carillon Retains Clarity-November 23, 1972
Colombian Basketball Coach Edison Christopher Studies U.S. Techniques in Norwood-October 30, 1972
Hosted by Norwood's John P. Dixon and working with coach John P. Cieri, Colombian national basketball coach Edison Christopher is studying U.S. techniques to prepare his team for the 1976 Olympics.
Legendary Norwood Athletic Director Andy Scafati Retires After 33 Years to Launch Sporting Goods Career-October 28, 1972
After 33 years shaping Norwood athletics as a coach and athletic director, 60-year-old Andy Scafati has retired to enter sporting goods sales, passing the baton to Art Gulla.
Profile: A. Franklin Swift Jr. Orchestrates Over 100 Events for Norwood’s Centennial Celebration-October 28, 1972
Profiled by The Patriot Ledger, Centennial Committee Chairman A. Franklin Swift Jr. reflects on organizing over 100 events for Norwood's 1972 centennial year and his decades of civic service.
Norwood Native Bill Travers Named to Milwaukee Brewers 40-Man Roster on 20th Birthday-October 28, 1972
Celebrating his 20th birthday, Norwood left-handed pitcher Bill Travers was promoted to the Milwaukee Brewers 40-man roster, joining fellow townsmen Richie Hebner and Skip Lockwood.
Norwood Launches Training Program to Prepare New Generation of Carillonneurs for Town Hall’s Historic Bells-October 27, 1972
Spearheaded by Walter J. Dempsey and A. Franklin Swift Jr., Norwood has selected 17 high school students to train as carillonneurs for the town hall's historic 1928 bell tower.
Developer Alan G. Zuker Consolidates Control Over Norwood Arena Site on Route 1-October 24, 1972
Brookline developer Alan G. Zuker acquired a controlling interest in the Norwood Arena Corporation for $900,000, paving the way for future commercial or residential zoning petitions.
Seventeen High School Students Selected to Train on Norwood Municipal Building Carillon-October 24, 1972
Reviving a 1928 Musical Tradition Since its installation in 1928, Norwood's unique carillon housed within the municipal building tower has been mastered and regularly played by only two musicians. However, … Continue reading Seventeen High School Students Selected to Train on Norwood Municipal Building Carillon-October 24, 1972
Developer Alan G. Zuker Acquires Controlling Interest in Norwood Arena Site on Route 1-October 23, 1972
Brookline real estate developer Alan G. Zuker gained a controlling interest in the Norwood Arena Corporation, ending ownership stalemates and paving the way for future zoning and development proposals.