Norwood's John A. Ahearn returns from an 18-month Peace Corps assignment in the Dominican Republic, detailing grassroots cooperatives and economic development.
Free Records and Phone Squads Drive Voter Registration Rush in Norwood-October 1, 1964
Hospitalized in traction, Norwood Democratic Town Committee member George Hayes launches a record-giveaway phone campaign that drives a massive voter registration rush.
Braves Win LL Pennant On 6-1 Victory Over Indians-This Day in Norwood History-July 8, 1964
The Union Savings Bank Braves defeated the Westover Indians 6-1 at Pleasant Street Field to claim the 1964 Norwood Little League title before a massive crowd. Behind a masterful two-hitter from Pete Tamulonis, the Braves capped off their dominant 15-win season with a championship performance.
Talk Of The Town-May 11, 1964
Norwood High School Junior Prom Six couples paused for a “Time Out” photo at the Norwood High School Junior Prom: Jacqueline Riker & James D. Donovan Kathy Fad & Jerry … Continue reading Talk Of The Town-May 11, 1964
Hockey Team Honored After Winning Bay State League Championship-April 29, 1964
The pride of Norwood’s winter sports season—the Norwood High School hockey team—will be celebrated tonight at a community banquet recognizing their hard‑earned Bay State League championship. The event, hosted at … Continue reading Hockey Team Honored After Winning Bay State League Championship-April 29, 1964
School Study Committee Recommends 16-Room Elementary School-October 4, 1963
The School Study Committee votes 5-4 to recommend a new 16-room elementary school and unanimously backs a Balch School addition for the upcoming special town meeting.
Preliminary Plans Filed for 82-Lot Subdivision Near Callahan School-October 3, 1962
Preliminary plans for an 82-lot subdivision near Callaham School are filed with the Planning Board, alongside zoning petitions and infrastructure reviews.
Norwood Arena Beer Ban & Exoneration-May 17, 1962
Norwood Selectmen ban beer in the Norwood Arena stands following crowd disturbances, while management is officially exonerated of wrongdoing.
Italian Junior Lodges Install New Officers-May 17, 1962
New Leadership Marks a Year of Growth for Norwood’s Italian Junior Lodges On this day, Norwood’s Italian Junior Lodges gathered to formally install a new slate of officers, continuing a … Continue reading Italian Junior Lodges Install New Officers-May 17, 1962
A Town United by Baseball-May 17, 1962
From High School Triumphs to Semi‑Pro Challenges and Little League Community Spirit Callaghan’s Commanding Two‑Hitter Lifts Norwood High Over Milton At the scholastic level, Norwood High delivered one of its … Continue reading A Town United by Baseball-May 17, 1962