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)
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Endurance, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of wheels came together at Roll-Land as approximately 30 dedicated skaters successfully completed a grueling 24-hour skate-a-thon, raising at least $3,200 for the Jerry … Continue reading Roller Skaters Roll Up $3,200 in 24-Hour…
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
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
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Norwood High Football Opens Bay State League Play with 29-13 Victory Over Milton-September 28, 1981
Defending Super Bowl champs Norwood High open their Bay State League football season with a hard-fought 29-13 victory over Milton behind strong ground performances.
Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977
Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980
A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
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