J. M. Murphy, police chief of Norwood (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy, 54, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital, where he was admitted Thanksgiving … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-November 23, 1973
Norwood Pupils To Attend Double Sessions After $2M Fire-January 25, 1971
Blaze at junior high 'was set’ Students look at fire damage (Bill Ryserson Photo) Seven hundred fifty pupils from Norwood South Junior High School, which was gutted by a $2 … Continue reading Norwood Pupils To Attend Double Sessions After $2M Fire-January 25, 1971
Bruins’ Johnston Wears New Face—Thanks to Norwood Expert Ernie Higgins-December 16, 1968
THE MASK MAN — Ernest Higgins, Norwood, works on the all-protective mask designed to make goal-tending a less hazardous occupation. (William Ryerson photo) Bruins’ goaltender Ed Johnston is sporting a … Continue reading Bruins’ Johnston Wears New Face—Thanks to Norwood Expert Ernie Higgins-December 16, 1968
Star Market: The Warehouse Miracle Prices Built-This Day in Norwood History-September 11, 1968
Star Market: The Warehouse Miracle Prices Built This Day in Norwood History-September 11, 1968
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-June 15, 1968
The son of Norwood's Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.
Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability-February 11, 1966
1965-1966 Bay State League Champion Norwood Mustangs Team Photo They call Norwood High’s Richie Hebner the “Ted Williams” of high school hockey because he’s so good Bay State League fans … Continue reading Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability-February 11, 1966
Norwood Hospital Closed Circuit TV Amuses Patients-July 17, 1964
TELECASTER AT WORK - Mrs. Helen Cohen presents daily local news for Norwood hospital patients over closed circuit TV. Norwood Hospital features closed-circuit television to keep its patients in touch … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Closed Circuit TV Amuses Patients-July 17, 1964
917 Little Leaguers Enrolled in Norwood-June 17, 1964
Norwood’s 1964 Little League program enrolled 917 boys across dozens of teams, supported by clinics, coaches, and dedicated volunteers.
Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-April 15, 1964
NORWOOD — A general alarm fire destroyed an auto parts building and an adjoining vacant structure at Nahatan st. and Broadway, just off the business district, at 10:30 Tuesday night. … Continue reading Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-April 15, 1964
Gunman Gets $2819, Flees-January 8, 1964
NORWOOD — A hold-up man made off with $2814 from the Norwood branch of the Bay State Federal Savings and Loan Assn, at closing time Tuesday, repeating in several, important … Continue reading Gunman Gets $2819, Flees-January 8, 1964