Norwood held off Reading for a 5-4 victory in the State Eastern Playoffs, led by John Balerna's standout performance on the mound and at the plate.
Norwood Officials Weigh Proposed 150-Unit Low-Income Apartment Complex-August 7, 1978
Facing a resubmitted federal funding application and revised plans from developer Franklin Simon for a 150-unit apartment complex on Walpole and Wilson streets, Norwood officials consulted special counsel Charles Donahue about reopening their 1974 housing appeal.
Nearly 100 Norwood Youngsters Attend Eddie Pellagrini’s Traveling Baseball Clinic at Civic Field-August 3, 1978
Former Red Sox player Eddie Pellagrini brought his traveling baseball clinic to Norwood's Civic Field, coaching nearly 100 youngsters alongside college coaches John Connelly, Mark Driscoll, and Bob DeFelice.
Simoni Denied Permission to Build Motel Near Norwood Airport-August 3, 1978
Citing airport safety concerns and protected runway approach zones, the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission unanimously denied developer Frank R. Simoni's request to build a 63-foot-tall motel near Norwood Airport.
Norwood CATV Committee Debates Public Outreach Methods for Cable Television-July 31, 1978
The Norwood CATV Committee debated various public outreach strategies—including informational brochures, mail questionnaires, and shopping center booths—to gauge resident interest in cable television.
Norwood School Committee Appoints Dr. Louis J. Taris as New Superintendent of Schools-July 24, 1978
The Norwood School Committee unanimously appointed Dr. Louis J. Taris as superintendent of schools to succeed the retiring Dr. Philip O. Coakley.
Goldie The Macaw Returns To Norwood Aquarium-July 22, 1978
On July 22, 1978, John D’Alessandro celebrated the return of his prized parrot Goldie to Norwood Aquarium.
Norwood Teachers Association & Taxpayers File Lawsuit Over School Budget Cuts-July 22, 1978
Back in July 1978, community tensions over municipal spending reached a boiling point when the Norwood Teachers Association and 36 local taxpayers filed a lawsuit in Norfolk Superior Court to overturn a $618,795 cut to the school budget.
Hazardous Shooting Incident On Route 1-July 22, 1978
On July 22, 1978, Stephen Pacheco was sought after a van was struck by gunfire near the Norwood-Canton exit.
Road Resurfacing Project in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1978
Faced with decades of neglected road maintenance, Norwood officials debated an ambitious $1.9 million resurfacing plan in 1978. While proponents saw it as a path to smooth roads, others questioned the feasibility of the massive effort.