Kathy and Phillip Greene's festive holiday display at 1 Walkhill Road in Norwood, known as Walkhill Wonderland, has expanded every year since 1980.
Norwood Recreation Campers Practice for Guinness World Record Surfboard Attempt at Annual Field Day-August 20, 2005
Campers at Father Mac's Field practiced passing a surfboard as part of Norwood Recreation's rehearsal for a Guinness World Record attempt slated for Norwood Day on September 17.
The Coasters Thrill Crowd of 4,000 on Norwood Town Common for Summer Music Series-August 13, 1992
Drawing 4,000 fans to the town common, legendary vocal group The Coasters headlined the Norwood Arts Council's Summerfest series with classic doo-wop hits.
World War II Bombers to Land at Norwood Airport as Part of Airborne Museum Tour-August 15, 1991
The Collings Foundation will bring a rare, airworthy B-24 Liberator and a B-17 Flying Fortress to Norwood Airport for a public three-day exhibition from August 25–27.
Thousands Turn Out for Summerfest “Italian Night” on the Common-August 15, 1985
Drawing the largest crowd of the summer, Norwood's Summerfest Italian Night brought thousand of residents to the town common for food, music, and dancing.
John Shalbey Leads Community Drive to Clean South Norwood Railroad Bridges-July 29, 1981
John Shalbey, president of Rojo car wash on Route 1, organized a community-backed cleanup drive for the Subway Hill and Dean Street railroad bridges in South Norwood.
Leaglized Vandalism-August 13, 1976
Overcoming weather delays from Hurricane Belle, the Norwood Recreation Department's fourth annual carnival at Junior High South raised over $600 for muscular dystrophy through games, food, and attractions like a custom surf machine and a car-smashing booth.
Committee Prepares to Honor Outstanding Disabled Workers and Inclusive Employers-August 22, 1974
The Greater Norwood National Employ the Handicapped Week Committee is planning its annual awards dinner, while Legion Field hosts a successful charity carnival raising $456 for muscular dystrophy.
Fourth Annual Norwood Women’s Invitational Fast Pitch Softball Tournament Scheduled at Civic Center-August 16, 1974
The Norwood Civic Center will host the fourth annual Women's Invitational Fast Pitch Softball Tournament, featuring top Massachusetts teams and local standout Kathy Smelstor.
Norwood Historical Society Talk: History Of Oil-August 2, 1956
During its quarterly meeting at the Day House, the Norwood Historical Society enjoyed two unique films presented by James M. Foley of Natick, featuring Bahamian marine life and the historic birth of the American petroleum industry.