Featuring a parade with Santa Claus, story readings by Selectman Helen Abdallah Donahue, High School Madrigals caroling, and the Day Tree lighting, Norwood presents its annual Holiday Extravaganza.
Norwood Conservation Commission Approves Father McAleer Playground Soccer Fields-July 17, 1985
With $110,000 in Town Meeting funding secured, the Recreation Department plans to complete the project within a year while creating new wetlands.
Halloween Haunted House Draws 5,300 Visitors and Turns a Profit-November 4, 1983
Drawing 5,300 visitors over eight days, Norwood's inaugural Halloween Haunted House at the F. Holland Day House raised funds for the Historical Society, Arts Council, and student groups.
Spooktacular Finale: F. Holland Day House Hosts Final Night of Halloween Haunted House-October 31, 1983
The F. Holland Day House opens its doors tonight for the final evening of Norwood’s weeklong Halloween Haunted House, featuring afternoon matinees and evening tours for local families.
Norwood Recreation Department Announces Fourth Session Class Rosters for Summer Programs-July 31, 1980
The Norwood Recreation Department published complete enrollment lists for swimming and tennis classes across municipal pools and school courts for the fourth session running through August 15, 1980
Norwood Announces Full Summer Recreation Schedule-July 5, 1980
The Norwood Recreation Department published its complete schedule and student rosters for the July 1980 summer session, covering hundreds of local youth in swimming and tennis.
Leaglized Vandalism-August 13, 1976
Overcoming weather delays from Hurricane Belle, the Norwood Recreation Department's fourth annual carnival at Junior High South raised over $600 for muscular dystrophy through games, food, and attractions like a custom surf machine and a car-smashing booth.
Recreation Department Fields July Athletic Programs-June 18, 1974
Civic Center Finalizes Plans for Independence Day Mini-Marathon and Legion Field Boxing Tournaments The recreation department has finalized a diverse summer athletic slate, locking in a community boxing tournament alongside … Continue reading Recreation Department Fields July Athletic Programs-June 18, 1974
Norwood Tennis Program Set to Train 1,000 New Players-August 7, 1972
Surging in popularity under Recreation Superintendent Kevin Dixon and instructor Anne Turchan, Norwood's free summer tennis program is on track to train over 1,000 new players.
Almost 50% of Graduates Head To College-July 10, 1969
The Norwood High School guidance department released a significant report on July 10, 1969, detailing the educational future of the school’s 419 graduates. The data revealed that approximately 45 percent … Continue reading Almost 50% of Graduates Head To College-July 10, 1969