Zuker Acquires Controlling Interest and Blocks Developer Ben Sack A major turning point has arrived for the iconic Norwood Arena. Following a successful corporate acquisition of controlling shares by longtime … Continue reading Controlling Acquisition Signals End of Stock Car Racing at Norwood Arena-October 20, 1972
Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
A Night of Global Heritage and Local Celebration With vibrant costumes, traditional music, authentic dancing, and global cuisine, 1,000 Norwood revelers turned back the pages last night. Rather than stopping … Continue reading Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
Coach Doherty and the Norwood Mustangs Prepare for High-Stakes Showdown Against Wellesley-October 13, 1972
Coming off a shutout win powered by Keith Rogers and Bob Collins, Coach John Doherty rallies the Norwood Mustangs for a crucial must-win clash against Wellesley.
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.