Unanimously opposing a $3.5 million county acquisition of Wollaston Golf Course, Norwood selectmen jokingly suggested commissioners buy nine holes of Walpole Country Club for $500,000 instead.
Building Committee Votes to Relocate Endean Park Softball Fields for New Junior High South Project-August 11, 1972
The permanent building committee unanimously voted to relocate and lengthen two softball fields at Endean Park to accommodate the new Junior High South project.â €
Norwood 747 Club Members Bring Hang Gliding and Air Surfing to Town-August 9, 1972
Members of Norwood's 747 Club brought hang gliding to the East Coast by constructing their own bamboo butterfly glider and testing it at Norwood Airport.
Norwood Tennis Program Set to Train 1,000 New Players-August 7, 1972
Surging in popularity under Recreation Superintendent Kevin Dixon and instructor Anne Turchan, Norwood's free summer tennis program is on track to train over 1,000 new players.
Norwood Selectmen Scrutinize Ponderosa Lounge Liquor License and Police Reporting Procedures-August 2, 1972
The Norwood Board of Selectmen debated an alleged liquor license violation at the Ponderosa Lounge, with owner Daniel O'Leary denying unauthorized live musical entertainment.
Norwood Selectmen Delay Walpole Sewer Tie-In Amid Flooding Concerns and Scrutinize Police Logs-August 2, 1972
The Norwood Board of Selectmen delayed a proposed Walpole sewer tie-in agreement over flooding concerns, while Selectman William F. Butters clashed with Police Chief James M. Murphy over police logs.
Norwood Airport Centennial Open House Draws Massive Crowds for Balloon Rides and Aviation Exhibits-July 31, 1972
Norwood Airport celebrated the town's centennial with a bustling weekend open house featuring hot air balloons, model airplane contests, and over 1,000 flights.
New Norwood Dump Rules Bring In $1,000 Weekly-July 29, 1972
Norwood's new dump regulations, spearheaded by Olga A. Abdallah, introduced permit requirements and commercial fees that generated $1,000 weekly.
Norwood Airport To Sponsor Open House-July 27, 1972
The year was 1972, and the town of Norwood was buzzing with excitement as it prepared to celebrate its centennial anniversary. As part of this momentous occasion, the Norwood Centennial … Continue reading Norwood Airport To Sponsor Open House-July 27, 1972
Zone 6A American Legion Baseball: A Tie for the Ages-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1972
In a crucial Zone 6A American Legion baseball game, Norwood and Needham battled to a 1-1 tie. The game was highlighted by dominant pitching performances from Xaverian's Chris Dixon and Catholic Memorial's Burt Bornstein.