Discover the heroic story of Jim Rossetsky, an orderly at Norwood Hospital, who discovered his 65-year-old neighbor injured in her bedroom after she had been trapped for five days.
The John Balerna Show-June 3, 1978
Mustangs Blank Waltham in Tourney Opener In high school postseason baseball, you occasionally see an individual athlete put a team on his back and single-handedly dictate the outcome of a … Continue reading The John Balerna Show-June 3, 1978
St. Timothy’s Church Moves to Curb Property Trespassing-July 8, 1976
Discover how the Norwood parish addressed a recurring nuisance on their Willett Pond property in 1976, balancing the need for community security with a desire to keep the shoreline accessible.
Drop-In Center Study Committee Finalizes Summer Youth Report-June 14, 1974
A former local milkman prepares to take command of a major metropolitan law enforcement agency following a high-profile State House controversy.
Norwood Coaches Double As Rivals-July 9, 1971
Discover the story of Norwood’s co-coaches Don McPhee and Frank Wall, who balanced Little League rivalries and Legion winning streaks during a frantic stretch of local baseball in July 1971.
Polaroid Begins Production At Norwood Complex-July 9, 1969
In 1969, Polaroid began producing goods in their newly constructed facility on the former Forbes Estate in Norwood.
Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-May 22, 1969
On the night of May 22, 1969, while most Norwood residents settled into their evening routines, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy found himself in the middle of a fast‑moving, … Continue reading Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-May 22, 1969
$15 Tax Hike Estimated-May 20, 1969
On May 20, 1969, the annual Norwood Town Meeting entered its final night with a sense of urgency and fatigue, yet also with the unmistakable gravity that comes when a … Continue reading $15 Tax Hike Estimated-May 20, 1969
Home Rule vs. The State House-May 1, 1961
The Battle Over Norwood’s Blue Line Salaries The core principle of home rule—the right of a municipality to govern itself without state interference—is not just an abstract concept; it is … Continue reading Home Rule vs. The State House-May 1, 1961
Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-January 31, 1960
St. Catherine's in Norwood, One of Largest in Diocese Richard Cardinal Cushing blessed the new school and cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church, Norwood, yesterday and announced work would start in … Continue reading Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-January 31, 1960