Norwood defeated Fall River 3-2 to win the Eastern Massachusetts Babe Ruth League title, relying on brilliant defense, trick plays, and MVP pitching by Brian Adams.
Carillon Concert Series in Norwood-July 24, 1986
A massive, nine-ton transportable carillon featuring 52 bronze bells arrived in Norwood Center for a special Friday night concert.
Richie Hebner Denied Norwood High Hockey Coach Position-July 24, 1986
Former major league baseball star and Norwood hometown hero Richie Hebner was passed over for the Norwood High School hockey coach position. â € The school committee unanimously appointed assistant coach Robert Lovell to lead the program following a recommendation by the selection committee.
Library Smoke Alarms Unsafe; To Be Replaced-July 24, 1986
Norwood's Morrill Memorial Library smoke detectors were found unsafe and non-functional during power outages, prompting an emergency replacement order by Town Manager John Carroll.
Group Petitions for New Independent Bank in Norwood-July 11, 1986
Story 1: Proposal for Mid-County Banking Trust An elderly woman completes a transaction at a bank teller window in 1983. On July 11, 1986, local investors announced a formal bid … Continue reading Group Petitions for New Independent Bank in Norwood-July 11, 1986
Norwood Airport Commission Ratifies “Radically Different” Lease Agreement-July 11, 1986
New Lease Agreement for Norwood Airport On July 11, 1986, the Norwood Airport Commission voted 5–0 to approve a "radically different" lease agreement with Boston Metropolitan Airport (BMA), the firm … Continue reading Norwood Airport Commission Ratifies “Radically Different” Lease Agreement-July 11, 1986
Debonnaires’ Drum Corps Festival-July 7, 1986
The Norwood Debonnaires' annual music festival, "A Tribute to Youth," features talented young musicians and performers from across the region.
Francis W. Smith, Former Town Manager and Selectman, Passes Away-July 7, 1986
Francis W. Smith died Friday at Norwood Hospital after a brief illness. He was a former town manager and selectman with a long career in industrial engineering.
Mustangs Earn Sectional Final Spot-June 16, 1986
A high-stakes tournament matchup in Rockland saw the Norwood Mustangs jump out to a dominant lead before a grueling pitch count set up a dramatic final frame.
Mustangs Punish Rebel Miscues in Tournament Opener-June 5, 1986
Capitalizing on nine defensive miscues by rival Walpole, Coach John Solomon's Norwood Mustangs cruised to an 11-3 postseason opening statement.