A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Norwood All-Stars Yield Tournament Trophy to Randolph After Special Exhibition Game-August 3, 1992
Following a tournament forfeit controversy, Norwood coach Wayne Headley organized a special exhibition game against Randolph at Oberlander Field, where Randolph won 16-4.
How Hard Work and Community Built the Portuguese American Dream in South Norwood-August 3, 1979
Steeped in a legacy of hard work, immigrant business owners like John Preto of Brothers Bakery and community advocates Mario and Maria Rodrigues helped shape the thriving Portuguese community in South Norwood.
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.
Norwood Zeroes In On School Vandals-August 3, 1977
A newly formed blue‑ribbon security committee convened to confront a surge of costly vandalism at Norwood’s public schools. Members reviewed structural, technological, and community‑based deterrents while assigning formal research duties for a comprehensive townwide response.
Three Norwood Youths Cycle to Montreal to Attend 1976 Summer Olympics-August 3, 1976
Three adventurous Norwood youths—Tony Bretti, Carmen Bretti, and Joe Bandanza—bicycled 80 to 100 miles a day to reach the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics, camping along the way in an unforgettable athletic feat.