Spearheaded by Steve Keaney’s 151 rushing yards and a game-sealing interception by Dan King, Norwood High defeated Bay State League rival Milton 14-6.
Norwood Police Department Launches “CrimeWatch” Cable Television Show to Tackle Unsolved Cases-October 30, 1990
Premiering on Cablevision Channel 14, the Norwood Police Department launched "CrimeWatch," an innovative local TV show featuring unsolved cases, drug tip hotlines, and crime prevention tips.
Union Warren Turkey Trot Becomes Top South Shore Fall Road Race in Norwood-October 30, 1987
Created by the Norwood Boosters Club to replace lost concession revenue, the third annual Union Warren Turkey Trot expects nearly 500 runners for its 5-mile road race and 1.3-mile fun run.
Norwood High SAT Scores Surge as Principal John Piccirilli Commends Student Gains-October 30, 1985
Driven by a 12-point surge in verbal scores and math averages exceeding state and national benchmarks, Norwood High Principal John Piccirilli celebrated strong college board gains.
Norwood Field Hockey Clinches Bay State League Title with 1-1 Tie Against Walpole-October 30, 1982
Playing before 500 fans at Norwood High, the undefeated field hockey team secured a 1-1 tie against Walpole, capturing the Bay State League title and ending the Rebels' five-year reign under coach Cathy Shachoy.
Norwood School Committee and Fire Chief Splinter Over Looming Impact of Proposition 2½-October 30, 1980
As Election Day approaches, the Norwood School Committee split 3-2 on Proposition 2½, while Fire Chief Thomas Barry warned the tax limitation measure would force severe roster and budget cuts.
Norwood Christmas for the Elderly Program Prepares for Seventh Annual Holiday Outreach Despite Inflation-October 30, 1980
Undeterred by a $1,000 funding gap caused by inflation, committee chairman Paul Ward announced Norwood's seventh annual Christmas for the Elderly program will provide holiday meals, gifts, and entertainment for over 2,000 seniors.
Norwood High School Class of 1928 Celebrates 50th Anniversary Reunion-October 30, 1978
The first graduating class of the new Norwood High School celebrated its 50th anniversary Friday night with a 50-year reunion on Route 1, bringing together alumni from across the country.
Officials Decry Teenage Alcohol Abuse and Back Raising Legal Drinking Age to 21-October 30, 1975
During a League of Women Voters forum, police chief James F. Curran, school principals, and state rep. Gregory W. Sullivan called for returning the legal drinking age to 21 to combat surging teenage alcohol abuse.
Selectmen Consider Central Data Processing Center and Municipal Computer Purchase-October 30, 1975
Proposing a $100,000 mini-computer system to replace outside billing contractors, light department officials and selectmen discussed creating a centralized town-wide data processing center.