— Front: Bill Peters, Mgr.; Freddie Botalotti, Mascot. Center, left to right: Ralph Generazzo, Russ Cyzyrica, Joe Homer, Jack Walker, Jock Meears.

Back row left to right: Co-Captain Bob Bunker, Paul Charron, Co-Captaln Minty Kuperatz, Jack Doyle, Peter Wall, Mike Graney, Bob McGIoin, and John Epplch. (Photo by H. Nettle, Jr.)

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

Norwood’s Second Annual “Tiot” Relay Race Raises Funds for Youth Recreation-July 12, 1976

Norwood’s Second Annual “Tiot” Relay Race Raises Funds for Youth Recreation-July 12, 1976

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Sponsored by the Ponderosa Lounge, the successful community fundraiser combined athletic competition with a picnic to benefit local recreational projects.

Hockey players in maroon and yellow uniforms compete on ice rink with puck and enthusiastic crowd

Milton Developer Plans Indoor Ice Rink for Norwood-July 12, 1972

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The proposed 240-by-100-foot steel arena aims to serve youth hockey teams and the public, with an anticipated opening in November 1972.

Glory on the Ice and Gridiron: The Top 20 Sports Stories of 2025

Glory on the Ice and Gridiron: The Top 20 Sports Stories of 2025

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In the town of Norwood, sports are more than just games—they are the threads that weave the community together. From the legendary Thanksgiving rivalries at Murray Field to the echoes … Continue reading Glory on the Ice and Gridiron: The…

High School To Have Cross Country Team-September 12, 1957

High School To Have Cross Country Team-September 12, 1957

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Norwood High School will have a cross-country team this year, according to a vote of the School Committee last night. Fred Richardson, basketball coach and teacher at the high school, … Continue reading High School To Have Cross Country Team-September…

🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry

🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry

georgenhs Nov 27, 2022 7 min read

From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipation—not just for family … Continue reading 🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of…

Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977

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

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

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

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.

Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.


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