Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-October 2, 1993

Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993

Selectmen Approve Daily Use Fees for New Civic Recreation Center-July 11, 1984

Daily Fees Established for New Norwood Civic Recreation Center On July 11, 1984, the Norwood Board of Selectmen finalized the fee structure for the soon-to-open World War II Memorial Civic … Continue reading Selectmen Approve Daily Use Fees for New Civic Recreation Center-July 11, 1984

Summerfest Strikes Up Wednesday-June 25, 1981

Facing strict tax expenditure caps, local arts organizers scrap children's Saturday programming to save the weekly town common music series.

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.

Newspaper titled 'The Evening Chronicle' with headlines about city council deadlock and a local hero saving a cat

Youth Commission Seeks Meeting To Discuss Disputed Appointment-July 10, 1975

The Norwood Youth Commission convened on Tuesday to address a growing procedural controversy surrounding the filling of a vacancy on their board. The commission ultimately determined that the most prudent … Continue reading Youth Commission Seeks Meeting To Discuss Disputed Appointment-July 10, 1975

Colorful fireworks bursting in the night sky above a town with stars and crescent moon

Fourth of July Concert and Airport Incident-July 4, 1974

The Fourth of July holiday in Norwood was marked by a blend of public celebration and emergency response in 1974. The day’s events included a well-attended musical performance for the … Continue reading Fourth of July Concert and Airport Incident-July 4, 1974