Except for its own sign out front, the Roll-Land roller skating rink along the commercial jungle known as Route 1 looks much as it did years ago when it opened. … Continue reading Roll Land Hangs On-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1976
George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Historic Event Related On Radio George H. Morrill Local late-nite-radio freaks who happened to spin their dials to WGBH-FM, sister station to Boston’s public TV Channel 2, around midnight last … Continue reading George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1972
TEACHER AND PUPIL—Instructor Martin Gillman joins Earl Chamberlain among the bells in the tower of Norwood Town Hall where Chamberlain (left) plays the carillon. (Globe Photo by Ellis Herwig) Bells … Continue reading Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1972
Bruins’ Johnston Wears New Face—Thanks to Norwood Expert Ernie Higgins-This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1968
THE MASK MAN — Ernest Higgins, Norwood, works on the all-protective mask designed to make goal-tending a less hazardous occupation. (William Ryerson photo) Bruins’ goaltender Ed Johnston is sporting a … Continue reading Bruins’ Johnston Wears New Face—Thanks to Norwood Expert Ernie Higgins-This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1968
17 Penalties Called As Norwood Shuts Out Needham In Rough Contest-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965
Before a capacity crowd of fans who brayed heavy snows to make the trip to the Lorig rink at Framingham, Norwood High’s hockey sextet racked up their sixth straight victory … Continue reading 17 Penalties Called As Norwood Shuts Out Needham In Rough Contest-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965
Undefeated Freshman Hockey Team Shuts Out Walpole-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965
STARS of undefeated Norwood freshman team who toppled Walpole, 3-0, at Four Seasons Ice Arena last Thursday. Left to right: Jack Cronin, outstanding defenseman; Harry Pascoe, who had two assists, … Continue reading Undefeated Freshman Hockey Team Shuts Out Walpole-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965
Hockey Trio-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1965
Standouts in the 8-0 bombing of Braintree last week were these three Norwood High School athletes Left to right: Tim Twomey, who played a rugged game on defense, Paul Angelo, … Continue reading Hockey Trio-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1965
Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
VICTORY PARADE—The Norwood High School Hockey Team clinched the Bay State League title with an impressive 3 to 1 win over Needham on Saturday night, and an impromptu victory parade … Continue reading Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Sports writer Frank Wall asked the members of the Norwood High School hockey team why they wanted to win the Bay State League crowd. Here are, their answers: CAP. JACK … Continue reading Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Norwood Historical Society Presented With Gown And Gavel-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
New plans and ideas were formulated and discussed at the quarterly meeting of the Norwood Historical Society, held Sunday afternoon, January 26, at Day House, Society Headquarters. Mrs. Frederick P. … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society Presented With Gown And Gavel-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964