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Henry O. Peabody School Hosts Seventh Annual Harvest Fair and Flea Market-October 13, 1978
The Henry O. Peabody School for Girls invites the community to its seventh annual Harvest Fair and Flea Market, featuring a western barbecue, baked goods, and festive activities.
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Groundbreaking Held for “Park Place” at Former Norwood Arena Site-October 13, 1977
Town officials and business leaders break ground on Park Place, a major multi-million-dollar industrial and commercial park at the former Norwood Arena site off Route 1.
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Comprehensive Downtown Revitalization Study Proposed for Norwood Center-October 13, 1977
Norwood eyes a comprehensive downtown study by Metcalf and Eddy to tackle Main Street traffic congestion, evaluate one-way streets, and introduce shopper mini-parks.
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Poll Shows Strong Local Opposition to Repealing Sunday “Blue Laws”-October 13, 1976
A Norwood Chamber of Commerce survey indicates local business members strongly favor retaining Sunday “blue laws” while overwhelmingly rejecting uniform electric rates.
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Norwood Football “Comes of Age” with Thrilling 14-12 Upset Over Defending Super Bowl Champion Natick-October 13, 1975
In a stunning 14-12 upset over defending champion Natick, Coach John Doherty’s Norwood Mustangs prove their championship mettle behind clutch performances from Mike Gulla and Mike Poskous.
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Factory Mutual Traffic Bottleneck on Route 1 Prompts Safety Concerns and Calls for Improvements-October 13, 1975
Route 1 traffic congestion surrounding Factory Mutual Engineering and Research Corp. prompts employee memo warnings, police scrutiny, and state corridor studies.
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Coach Doherty and the Norwood Mustangs Prepare for High-Stakes Showdown Against Wellesley-October 13, 1972
Coming off a shutout win powered by Keith Rogers and Bob Collins, Coach John Doherty rallies the Norwood Mustangs for a crucial must-win clash against Wellesley.
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Henry O. Peabody School of Practical Nursing Graduates 28 Students-October 13, 1969
Twenty-eight practical nursing students graduate from Norwood’s Henry O. Peabody School, with special honors awarded to local standouts Gail Penza, Mary A. Paulin, and Grace Robinson.
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Planning Board Considers Windsor Gardens Expansion-October 13, 1966
Windsor Gardens proposes a 239-unit expansion, Washington Street rezoning is debated, and American Steel and Aluminum announces a new industrial facility in Norwood.
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Joseph Welch Of Welch’s Newsstand With His “Lookalike”-October 13, 1955
Joseph Welch, local newsdealer, and a Norwood visitor, Harold Chesborough of Dedham, look alike enough to be twins, according to their friends. What do you think? (McLean Photo) (All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger) Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email……
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