OFF FOR NATIONALS—Nineteen skaters from Roll-Land Skating Club, Norwood, are leaving for Lincoln, Nebraska, this week to compete in 26 skating events in the National Roller Skating Championships.

Some are defending their national titles and some are seeking new titles.

The Roll-Land Club always has made a good showing in the National skating events, and the local skaters have been eager to go this year to share the spotlight in the “Wide World of Sports” on T.V.

Front row, left to right: Idalee Barile, Cheryl Hubbard, Donald Milton, Lea Forcier, Darlene Barile, Sammy Caruso, Ronald Milton, Joe Destito.

Back row, left to right: Jack Breen, Professional; Edward Nilson, Michael Jacques, Nancy Lou Johnson, Diane Kern, David Tassinari, Pat Fogarty, Shirley Sanderson, Linda Gay, Alan Welch, Janice Destito. (Kenneth McLean Photo)

(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)

September 4, 1957-Roll Land Ad

September 4, 1957-Roll Land Ad

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Roll Land

Roll Land

On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first … Continue reading Roll Land

Roll Land Hangs On-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1976

Roll Land Hangs On-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1976

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…

Two World Champion Roller Skaters At Roll Land-September 2, 1964

Two World Champion Roller Skaters At Roll Land-September 2, 1964

This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964-Two World Champion Roller Skaters At Roll Land

Police Disperse Teen-Age Throngs, Avert Riot At Roll Land-September 2, 1964

Police Disperse Teen-Age Throngs, Avert Riot At Roll Land-September 2, 1964

This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964-Police Disperse Teen-Age Throngs, Avert Riot At Roll Land

St. Catherine of Siena Church Completes Historic Organ Restoration-July 26, 1977

St. Catherine of Siena Church Completes Historic Organ Restoration-July 26, 1977

Parishioners and teenagers at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood successfully restored an 1874 Simmonds pipe organ through a cooperative community effort.

Norwood Voters To Act On 12‑Article Warrant-July 25, 1967

Norwood Voters To Act On 12‑Article Warrant-July 25, 1967

Norwood residents debated parking, schools, cemetery expansion, and land transfers at a 1967 town meeting.

On This Day In Norwood History

On This Day In Norwood History

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Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976

Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976

The expansion aims to address the critical need for increased bed capacity, support services, and advanced medical units, as outlined by consulting firm Medicus Planning, Inc.

Lithuanian Club Closed After Ceiling Collapses-July 12, 1977

Lithuanian Club Closed After Ceiling Collapses-July 12, 1977

Three men narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of the historic 75-year-old building crashed to the floor, forcing an immediate safety closure.


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