Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-March 15, 2013
Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-March 15, 2013
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Defeats Brockton to Stay Alive in State Tournament-August 6, 1990
Bouncing back from a six-error loss to Amherst, the Norwood American Legion baseball team played flawless defense and racked up 13 hits to defeat Brockton 8-4 in the state tournament.
Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
With opening day just two weeks away, the Norwood School Committee voted 4-3 to reject all bids received the previous week for special needs student transportation. Acting under emergency procedures, … Continue reading Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
The Master Navigator of Local Commerce-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1980
An 80-year-old former union pioneer and Edison engineer commands the Norwood Chamber, working a grueling 40-hour week.
The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979
Residents walking through Norwood frequently stop in their tracks when they run into James J. Kelly, offering cheerful greetings of, "Hi John, how's things going?" It is rarely a matter … Continue reading The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979
Former Norwood Town Manager John Mogan Reflects on New Life in Delaware-July 26, 1979
Former Norwood town manager John Mogan reflected on his new life as city manager in Dover, Delaware, following his resignation and daughter's wedding.
Norwood Skating Rink in Two to Three Years-August 1, 1971
Backed by thousands of residents and local organizations, the Norwood Skating Rink Committee is pushing for a DNR-built municipal ice arena to support the town's booming youth and school hockey programs.
New Norwood Grid Boss No Stranger-July 9, 1971
Discover the coaching history of John Doherty, Norwood High’s new football head coach, and his personal connections to the Bay State League as he prepares for the 1971 season.
Norwood Names Coach-July 8, 1971
Discover the background of John Doherty, the 1971 appointee to the Norwood High School varsity football coaching staff, and his journey through regional football programs.