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
Historical Commission Seeks Much-Needed Restoration for 80-Year-Old Highland Cemetery Chapel-October 21, 1983
Citing marked physical deterioration, Norwood Historical Commission Chairman William A. Gifford urged town leaders to restore the 80-year-old neo-Gothic Chapel of Saint Gabriel the Archangel.
Public Works Officials Report Surge in Vandalism at Town-Owned Highland Cemetery-October 2, 1982
Public works officials report a sharp rise in vandalism at Highland Cemetery, including damaged water faucets, smashed vigil lights, and upended headstones.
Norwood Fire Department Mourns the Loss of Deputy Chief Michael G. Benedetti, 52, Following a Long Illness-August 22, 1978
Lifelong Norwood resident and Deputy Fire Chief Michael G. Benedetti has passed away at age 52 after a long illness, leaving behind a distinguished 24-year career of fearless public service.
In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak
Former Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town … Continue reading In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak
Youth Electrocuted On Utility Pole-September 7, 1976
Seventeen-year-old William Pezwick, a 1976 Norwood High graduate and Boy Scout, is fatally electrocuted while climbing a utility pole near the Raytheon plant on Sumner Street.
Callaghan Of Norwood, Played Major League Ball-June 24, 1975
The retired Plimpton Press employee and Norwood High alumnus held a historic major league record from a legendary 1922 highest-scoring game.
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-November 23, 1973
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
Paying Final Tribute To Marine Corporal Richard B Murphy-July 2, 1968
A solemn high mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church drew nearly 1,000 mourners paying final tribute to Marine Corporal Richard B. Murphy, who was killed in Vietnam.
A Town Shrouded in Grief for a Fallen Son-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1968
A devastating sacrifice hits home as Norwood unites to receive the body of Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Murphy, son of the town's Police Chief.