NORWOOD SWIMMERS who participated in the championship meet held at Hawes Brook Pool as part of the Norwood Fourth of July Celebration.
Top photo, standing (left to right): Recreation Supt. Richard E. Ready, Andy Malacaria, second place winner in Closed Norwood Event, Steve Talbot, third place winner; Steve Murphy, and Ken Cavanaugh. Front row: Billy Clifford, John Coughlin, Tom Birmingham, Pete Gugliotta, Bruce Santoro, and Paul Nolan. Not shown is David Boch, first place winner.
Girls in lower photo are, standing (left to right): Mary Lydon, Rosemary Hopkins, second place winner in girls Closed Norwood Event; Paula Taylor, Shirleen Kane, Joan Karling, Patty Clifford, Beth Wright, first place winner; Jane Lennon, Karen Larson, third place winner; Joanne Gauthier, Nancy Groh, and Al Carver, coach. Kneeling: Margaret Cassidy, Lorraine Hucksam, Debby Salter, Darien Whittemore, Elizabeth Hopkins, and Katrina Larson. (Kenneth McLean Photos)
(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)
Old Fire Station Considered For Registry Office-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1970
Selectmen review conversion estimates to transform the historic Central and Nahatan street property into an RMV branch.
Late July Completion Date Hoped For Portion Of Electrical Project-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1970
A massive local utility overhaul transitions the town’s power grid to save thousands in wholesale electricity costs.
Senate budget gives towns $2.4M in aid-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1981
A bipartisan legislative front forms to secure critical financial relief for regional town treasuries facing immediate cutbacks.
Demolition Derby To Feature Girls-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1971
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