Citing low registration, parental safety concerns, and the rise of soccer, Norwood's Pop Warner football league cancels its season for the first time in 25 years.
Norwood Caps Dream Season, Captures First State American Legion Title Since 1942-August 15, 1985
Behind a stellar pitching performance from Bob Baxter and a clutch two-run triple by Ned Brigham, Norwood edged Grafton Hill 3-2 to win the state title.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Takes Control of State Finals- August 13, 1985
Undefeated at 2-0 in the state finals, Norwood defeated Braintree 11-2 behind Tim Cox's complete-game pitching and six combined RBIs from Pete Jr. and Mike Wall.
Finance Commission Approves Youth Basketball Use of Nahatan Street Civic Center-October 2, 1984
The Finance Commission approves reserve funding for the Norwood Basketball Association to use the Nahatan Street civic center for youth weekend basketball programs.
Norwood American Legion Crushes Weymouth 12-4 in State Tournament Opener-August 14, 1978
Powered by home runs from Chris Collins, Dan Kennedy, and John Balerna alongside 15 hits, Norwood routed Weymouth 12-4 in the state tournament opener.
Nearly 100 Norwood Youngsters Attend Eddie Pellagrini’s Traveling Baseball Clinic at Civic Field-August 3, 1978
Former Red Sox player Eddie Pellagrini brought his traveling baseball clinic to Norwood's Civic Field, coaching nearly 100 youngsters alongside college coaches John Connelly, Mark Driscoll, and Bob DeFelice.
Norwood Enters Pop Warner Football Competition for the First Time-September 14, 1964
Norwood fields its first-ever Pop Warner football program, engaging 85 local boys across three "Blue Raiders" squads under the leadership of Sgt. William Travers.
To Conduct Swimming Lessons at Hawes-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1950
Summer is just around the corner, and Norwood is getting ready to beat the heat! The Recreation Department has announced a complete summer swimming program at Hawes Brook Pool, but eager residents have only a strict two-day window to secure their spots.