Contractor Set to Replace Pipes in Norwood Three Months After Massive Asphalt Spill-August 4, 1989

Three months after a D.J. Cronin tanker truck crash dumped thousands of gallons of molten asphalt at Dean and Neponset streets, contractors are set to replace 1,450 feet of clogged drainage pipes.

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Norwood Legion Team Masters the Suicide Squeeze-July 3, 1974

The Norwood American Legion baseball team showcased a high-stakes brand of baseball on the evening of July 2, 1974, demonstrating a masterclass in the "suicide squeeze" play to secure an … Continue reading Norwood Legion Team Masters the Suicide Squeeze-July 3, 1974

Norwood Shuffled in State Senate Redistricting Proposals to Fix Constitutional Flaw-August 1, 1973

A reporting discovery by The Patriot Ledger revealed a major geographical flaw in a proposed State Senate redistricting map, forcing a last-minute shuffle of Norwood's voting precincts.

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Norwood Defeats Wellesley 4-1-July 10, 1973

Norwood vs. Wellesley American Legion Baseball On the evening of July 9, 1973, the Norwood American Legion baseball team traveled to Wellesley with aspirations of securing a lead in the … Continue reading Norwood Defeats Wellesley 4-1-July 10, 1973

Zone 6A American Legion Baseball: A Tie for the Ages-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1972

In a crucial Zone 6A American Legion baseball game, Norwood and Needham battled to a 1-1 tie. The game was highlighted by dominant pitching performances from Xaverian's Chris Dixon and Catholic Memorial's Burt Bornstein.