Entering the Massachusetts state semifinals against Natick, Norwood American Legion baseball is guided by legendary 24-year head coach Pete Wall.
Norwood Senior Citizens Log Impressive Mileage in Walking Fitness Program-August 14, 1982
Sixteen Norwood seniors were honored by Recreation Director Robert Ivatts and William F. Butters for logging high mileage in a new walking fitness program.
Prescott School Principal John F. Monahan Named Norwood School Department Business Manager-August 14, 1980
After a yearlong vacancy, Prescott principal John F. Monahan was appointed school business manager, prompting administrative shifts for Alan Wonson at the Willett School.
Norwood American Legion Crushes Weymouth 12-4 in State Tournament Opener-August 14, 1978
Powered by home runs from Chris Collins, Dan Kennedy, and John Balerna alongside 15 hits, Norwood routed Weymouth 12-4 in the state tournament opener.
School Committeewoman Rudith M. Berkowitz Decries Use of Unqualified Substitute Teachers-August 14, 1975
Charging that up to 50 percent of substitutes lacked subject proficiency, Norwood school committeewoman Rudith M. Berkowitz criticized administrative hiring practices.
Dept of Labor Denies School Dept Appeal in Equal Pay Ruling for Women Coaches-August 14, 1975
Rejecting the school department's collective bargaining defense, the U.S. Department of Labor upheld a ruling ordering back-pay for four female athletic coaches.
Iron Horse Launches Cabaret Theater with Musical “Stephanie”-August 14, 1973
Backed by Iron Horse owner John Cornetta, a new Route 1 cabaret theater is launching with the musical "Stephanie," booked by producer Helene Johnson.
Norwood Arena Area Study Shelved Following Denial of County Funds-August 14, 1973
Following a denial of matching funds from county commissioners, Norwood's industrial promotion board shelved its request for a $22,000 area engineering study.
Boards Press for Expanded Community Use of School Gymnasiums-August 14, 1969
Citing taxpayer ownership and a lack of indoor recreational space, Norwood selectmen and Charles C. Saraca urged the school committee to open school gyms to the public.
Norwood Hospital Equipped to Broadcast Educational Medical Videotapes for Staff-August 14, 1968
Hospital administrator Charles A. Richardson announced that Norwood Hospital has installed video equipment to broadcast professional medical training tapes.