Quarterback A.J. Grant and running back Eric Deshiro lead the Norwood High School football team to a thrilling 28-20 comeback victory over rival Brookline at Parsons Field.
Oldham School Portable Classroom Nears Completion-October 12, 1989
Norwood's Oldham School prepares to open a long-awaited portable classroom by month's end, and veteran teacher Thomas MacDonough recounts his educational fellowship in West Germany.
Thomas Riolo Defends Auto Dealer Campaign Contributions Amid Criticisms from Incumbent William Keating-October 12, 1988
Norwood Selectman and Senate challenger Thomas Riolo defends accepting campaign donations from local auto dealers, pushing back against opponent William Keating's criticism.
Norwood and Westwood Marching Bands Shine at Regional Invitational—October 12, 1987
Norwood and Westwood marching bands capture top honors at the New England Scholastic Band Association invitational, celebrating with nearly 100 supporters in Walpole.
Norwood Mustangs Rout Braintree Wamps 42-6 in Dominant Bay State League Display-October 12, 1981
Powered by Joe Pusateri and Kevin Doherty's explosive ground game, the undefeated Norwood Mustangs cruise to a dominant 42-6 victory over Braintree.
Selectmen Declare Norwood-Walpole YMCA Proposal “Dead,” But Y Officials Press On-October 12, 1981
Amid political friction and a lack of concrete proposals, Norwood selectmen reject plans for a regional YMCA, prompting Y officials to press ahead with local demographic studies.
State Representative Gregory Sullivan Honors Francis and Lillian Shumski in Historic DAV Milestone-October 12, 1979
Norwood residents Francis and Lillian Shumski make DAV history as the first husband-and-wife duo to serve simultaneously as state commander and Women's Auxiliary commander.
Norwood Elks Announce Plans for Major $600,000 New Lodge Facility-October 12, 1979
Facing growing membership and outdated facilities, the Norwood Elks propose a $500,000 to $600,000 two-story expansion on their Winslow Avenue grounds.
Former Registrar A. Franklin Swift Seeks Reappointment Following Conflict-of-Interest Challenge-October 12, 1978
Former registrar A. Franklin Swift asks selectmen for reappointment after clearing multiple town committee roles following a state law challenge raised by Town Meeting member Kenneth C. Ball.
Newly Elected Selectman Walter J. Dempsey Undertakes Diplomatic Mission to Norwood, England for Queen’s Jubilee-October 12, 1976
Newly elected selectman Walter J. Dempsey acts as an unofficial diplomat in England, arranging a joint transatlantic tree-planting ceremony with Norwood, England, for Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.