Norwood American Legion Post 70 begins its state title defense against Fall River's Spindle City at Sargent Field in New Bedford following a 24-1 zone season.
FinCom Explores Landing Fees to Offset Airport Liability Insurance Costs-August 7, 1986
Following a new five-year lease requiring the town to cover $19,356 in airport liability insurance, the Norwood Finance Commission asked town counsel if landing fees can be legally charged to pilots.
Norwood Selectmen Oppose Cablevision’s Proposed Rate Hike-August 7, 1986
Faced with a proposed 32 percent rate hike by Adams Russell Cablevision that would boost "Supercable" packages from $7.50 to $14.50 monthly, Norwood selectmen scheduled a public hearing at Junior High South.
Extra $10,000 Approved for High School Renovation-August 7, 1986
Amid project delays tied to Anchor Construction Corp., the Norwood Finance Commission voted 3-1 to approve an extra $10,000 for KL&Q Architects to oversee the completion of the $5 million high school renovation.
Selectmen Schedule Special Town Meeting as Municipal Insurance Costs Surge-August 7, 1986
Faced with soaring nationwide insurance rates that pushed municipal premiums up 43 percent to $215,000, Norwood selectmen scheduled a September 22 special town meeting to approve an extra $45,000 in funding.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Advances to State Tournament-August 6, 1986
Powered by a 4-for-4 night from Mike Wall and four RBIs from Derrick Ghostlaw, the 28-1 Norwood American Legion baseball team defeated Lawrence 11-2 at Balch Field to sweep the Eastern sectional finals.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Take Series Lead in Eastern Sectional Finals-August 5, 1986
Punched by a stellar three-hit, 13-strikeout performance from pitcher Bob Baxter and a powerful 16-hit offense featuring a home run by Jim Delbou, the 26-1 Norwood American Legion baseball team defeated Lawrence 8-1 in Game 1.
Norwood’s Tom Baxter Tosses Complete-Game Four-Hitter in New England Babe Ruth Tournament-August 4, 1986
Ace righthander Tom Baxter tossed a complete-game four-hitter with seven strikeouts to lead the Norwood Babe Ruth All-Stars past Maine 2-1 in the New England tournament opener in Warwick, R.I.
Norwood Mother Strikes Jackpot at Tuition Time-July 29, 1986
Jean M. Taylor of 11 Monroe St. in Norwood won a $682,219 share of the $4.77 million Massachusetts Megabucks jackpot after purchasing a ticket at Pam's Market.
Norwood Prepares for Airport Takeover-July 28, 1986
Town officials in Norwood weighed the possibility of taking over Norwood Airport from Boston Metropolitan Airport amid growing financial concerns and transparency issues.