The Rev. Ferdinand V. Miszkin, longtime pastor of St. Peter's Polish Church on St. Joseph Avenue in Norwood, passed away unexpectedly at Norwood Hospital at age 62.
Eminent Domain Pond Taking Considered-June 16, 1971
A marathon Selectmen session brings high-profile legal standoffs over Norwood Arena noise limits alongside a $350,000 real estate deadlock.
Norwood Community Center Opens Doors for Citizen Recreation Programs Under Director Kevin Dixon-September 15, 1969
The new Norwood Community Center at 820 Washington St. opens its doors under Recreation Director Kevin Dixon, offering slimnastics, dance, swimming, and youth basketball.
Strikes And Weather Delay North Junior High School Construction-June 17, 1969
Superintendent Warns Of Possible Double-Session Classes If Washington Street Facility Openings Fail A steel strike at the end of last summer halted installation of metal decking for the roof and … Continue reading Strikes And Weather Delay North Junior High School Construction-June 17, 1969
Jesuit Priest Expelled From Iraq Celebrates Ordination Jubilee in Norwood-June 17, 1969
A hometown missionary marks 25 years of ordination at St. Catherine's following a dramatic escape from the Middle East.
Norwood Priest Expelled From Iraq Sees Little Hope Of Return-June 17, 1969
Expelled from Baghdad after 22 years, Norwood's Father Thomas B. Mulvehill celebrates his ordination anniversary at home amidst Middle East turmoil.
Lt. James F. Lydon Takes Command as Norwood Acting Police Chief-August 8, 1968
Lieutenant James F. Lydon assumed the role of acting police chief in Norwood while Chief James M. Murphy attended the FBI Academy in Washington, D.C.
A Town Shrouded in Grief for a Fallen Son-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1968
A devastating sacrifice hits home as Norwood unites to receive the body of Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Murphy, son of the town's Police Chief.
Polaroid Affirms Proposed Norwood Film Processing Complex Despite Watertown Expansion-August 31, 1966
Amid swirling local speculation, Polaroid Corporation officials have officially confirmed that the company's recent announcement to acquire a 53-acre site in Watertown will have no negative impact on its ongoing … Continue reading Polaroid Affirms Proposed Norwood Film Processing Complex Despite Watertown Expansion-August 31, 1966
St. Catherine’s to Honor Rev. Lane Prior to Peru Missionary Assignment-August 20, 1966
Family and parishioners will gather at St. Catherine of Siena Church for a special Mass and departure ceremony honoring Carmelite missionary Rev. James W. Lane before he leaves for Lima, Peru.