Female drivers claim the spotlight for Friday night's upcoming demolition derby lineup, drawing regional racing competitors.
Us Funds Would Help Create Trails, Recreation Areas On 90 Acres Along The Neponset-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 2005
Turning a wasteland into parkland The neglected patch of grass and weeds in front of the woods and marsh at the end of Vanderbilt Avenue in Norwood hardly looks like … Continue reading Us Funds Would Help Create Trails, Recreation Areas On 90 Acres Along The Neponset-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 2005
New Regional Title Reflects Chamber’s Growth; Shane Updates Dynamic Industrial Park Progress-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1978
Officially, the Norwood Chamber of Commerce now will be known as the Norwood Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President William C. Phipps made reference to the new name in remarks during … Continue reading New Regional Title Reflects Chamber’s Growth; Shane Updates Dynamic Industrial Park Progress-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1978
Talk of the Town-June 6, 1978
The Norwood Planning Board moves to claim an $18,000 construction loan from builder Richard Saccone for unfinished roads at Grandview Estates, while also endorsing a major zoning shift at the old Norwood Arena site on Route 1.
Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
Norwood fights plan for housing complex at arena site Norwood Arena (colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) For decades, the roar at the Norwood Arena had been the sound of … Continue reading Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
Eminent Domain Pond Taking Considered-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1971
A marathon Selectmen session brings high-profile legal standoffs over Norwood Arena noise limits alongside a $350,000 real estate deadlock.
It’s a new look at Norwood Arena-This Day In Norwood History-May 7, 1970
(Courtesy Jerry Kelleher - norwoodarena.com) May 7, 1970 - Norwood Arena is in a transition period. Modified Division racing has been dropped. The shift this season is to the Late … Continue reading It’s a new look at Norwood Arena-This Day In Norwood History-May 7, 1970
Racing Enterprise Threatens Legal Action Over Easement and Drag‑Racing Ban-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1969
A token $1 deal turned into a high-stakes legal battle. In June 1969, the owners of the iconic Norwood Arena threatened to sue the town, claiming a new drag racing ban and a massive power line easement were designed to force them out of business.
Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign-This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965-Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign
Announce Winner of Jaycee Derby-This Day in Norwood History-July 8, 1964
This Day in Norwood History-July 8, 1964-Announce Winner of Jaycee Derby