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.
Estimated 70,000 Brave Heat to View Fourth of July Parade-July 5, 1990
A record crowd of 70,000 spectators turns out for Norwood's Fourth of July parade featuring marching bands, political figures, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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.
Norwood Hospital Announces “Groundbreaker” Road Race to Kick Off $28 Million Expansion-September 3, 1981
Fitness enthusiasts and community supporters will soon lace up their running shoes as Norwood Hospital officially announces the inaugural "Groundbreaker" road race, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 27. The … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Announces “Groundbreaker” Road Race to Kick Off $28 Million Expansion-September 3, 1981
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.