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Tag: Murray Field

August 26, 1981August 25, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Football Field Lights Approved-August 26, 1981

Despite funding concerns and opposition from two selectmen, the board approved moving Civic Center lights to Murray Field for high school night football games, while also scheduling a September 28 town meeting for water main upgrades.

June 7, 1981July 19, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Perfect Day For 494 Norwood High Grads-June 7, 1981

Class Of 1981 Celebrates Commencement Ceremonies At Murray Field (1981 TIOT) A perfect June day greeted the 494 graduating seniors of Norwood High School and the crowd of more than … Continue reading Perfect Day For 494 Norwood High Grads-June 7, 1981

June 7, 1981June 5, 2026 georgenhs Schools, Talk of the Town, This Day In Norwood History

Talk of the Town-June 7, 1981

A spectacular June day brings a massive graduation ceremony to Murray Field, while town officials lock horns over a ticking clock to salvage the old Civic Center lights before the bulldozers arrive.

June 2, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Overcoming Apathy—The 509 Graduates of the Class of 1974-This Day in Norwood History-June 2, 1974

Under warm June skies, 509 Norwood seniors graduated in 1974, highlighted by a valedictory call to reject apathy and embrace personal and civic responsibility.

May 16, 1957July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High Baseball Downs Natick on Wall’s Three‑Hitter-May 16, 1957

On a bright Monday afternoon in mid‑May 1957, the crowd gathered along the fence at H. Bennett Murray Field felt that familiar early‑season electricity. The Norwood High baseball team—already proving … Continue reading Norwood High Baseball Downs Natick on Wall’s Three‑Hitter-May 16, 1957

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