Quarterback Larry Brown delivers a dream performance with five touchdown passes, leading Norwood to a dominant 33-6 victory over Wellesley.
Norwood Grows Sensitive to Development Pressures and Subdivision Costs-November 2, 1974
Facing rising density and land scarcity, Norwood appropriated $8,500 to update 1956 subdivision regulations, pushing developers to shoulder higher infrastructure costs.
Norwood Field Hockey Caps Perfect Defensive Season Behind Goaltender Julie O’Brien’s 18th Shutout-October 31, 1974
Goaltender Julie O'Brien earned her 18th shutout as unbeaten Norwood High field hockey capped a 17-0-1 regular season, outscoring opponents 110-0 without allowing a single goal.
Norwood Labor Leader and Presidential Advisor Kenneth T. Lyons Criticizes Small Business Administration-October 30, 1974
NAGE President and presidential advisor Kenneth T. Lyons of Norwood called for major reforms in Small Business Administration loans while reflecting on his close ties to U.S. presidents.
Norwood Mustangs Hand Walpole First Loss with Dominant 25–6 Victory-October 28, 1974
Powered by Bill Breen's three touchdowns and a punishing ground game, the Norwood Mustangs defeated Walpole 25-6 to hand the Rebels their first loss of the season.
Volunteer-Led Social Center on Railroad Avenue Offers a Lifeline for Former Mental Patients and Isolated Residents-October 26, 1974
Spearheaded by Polly O'Neil and the Norfolk Mental Health Association, a grassroots social center on Railroad Avenue provides a welcoming space for former mental patients and isolated residents.
George Elias Formally Resigns From Finance Commission to Avoid Special Election-October 22, 1974
Former Finance Commissioner George Elias officially resigned his post, timing his departure to avoid a costly special election while hinting at a potential run for selectman.
Four Injured in Small Plane Crash on Takeoff at Norwood Airport-October 21, 1974
Crash on Takeoff at Norwood Airport A small single-engine Cessna aircraft piloted by an off-duty state police helicopter pilot crashed shortly before 10 a.m. yesterday while taking off from Norwood … Continue reading Four Injured in Small Plane Crash on Takeoff at Norwood Airport-October 21, 1974
Norwood Town Meeting Rejects Elderly Housing Zone and Adjourns Amid Quorum Collapse-October 18, 1974
Town Meeting Overwhelmingly Rejects Nahatan Village Expansion Friction over suburban density and municipal growth dominated a turbulent session of the Norwood Town Meeting, where members resoundingly rejected a proposed zoning … Continue reading Norwood Town Meeting Rejects Elderly Housing Zone and Adjourns Amid Quorum Collapse-October 18, 1974
Norwood Firefighters Deliver Healthy Baby Girl in Unexpected Home Emergency-October 16, 1974
Quick-thinking Norwood firefighters James Flaherty and Donald Towne deliver a healthy baby girl at home after an emergency call from machinist Thomas McDonough.