Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023

We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for February 2023: In Memoriam-John J. Carroll House Styles Found in the Christian Hill … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023

Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue

Oolah Avenue Named after the Abdallahs – “Oolah” is Syrian for Nicholas. Over the years, this street has been the home to waves of immigrants – Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, … Continue reading Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue

Norwood High Football Opens Season with Thrilling 21-19 Victory Over Newton North-September 14, 1992

Aaron Walkins experienced a dramatic swing from potential goat to hero within the span of 12 plays, ultimately holding his breath alongside the rest of the Norwood High School football … Continue reading Norwood High Football Opens Season with Thrilling 21-19 Victory Over Newton North-September 14, 1992

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.

Pop Warner Football Season Canceled Due to Low Enrollment-August 28, 1985

Citing low registration, parental safety concerns, and the rise of soccer, Norwood's Pop Warner football league cancels its season for the first time in 25 years.

Boosters Club Honors Championship High School Baseball Team at Banquet-June 26, 1981

Standout pitcher David Chenard wins MVP and Chris Cuff secures the Gormley Scholarship as Norwood honors its 14-4 championship varsity diamond squad.

The John Balerna Show-June 3, 1978

Mustangs Blank Waltham in Tourney Opener In high school postseason baseball, you occasionally see an individual athlete put a team on his back and single-handedly dictate the outcome of a … Continue reading The John Balerna Show-June 3, 1978

Smelstor Leads Norwood-June 7, 1974

It was Kathy Smelstor day in Wakefield yesterday and she and her friends enjoyed every minute of it. Kathy Smelstor and friends also happen to be the Norwood High girls … Continue reading Smelstor Leads Norwood-June 7, 1974

Arlington Hex Is No More, Norwood Sits On Cloud Nine-March 14, 1972

THE WINNERS—Happy Norwood goal-scorers celebrate their victory over Arlington in finals of EMass hockey tournament. From left, William Denehy, Ed King, and Greg Walker whoop it up. (Frank O’Brien photo) … Continue reading Arlington Hex Is No More, Norwood Sits On Cloud Nine-March 14, 1972

Norwood Ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2-March 14, 1972

COMES THE DELUGE — Arlington goalie Chuck Cremens stands dejectedly in the midst of paper fallout. Storm came after Norwood’sGreg Walker scored at the 35-second mark of the first period … Continue reading Norwood Ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2-March 14, 1972