This Day In Norwood History-October 20

This Day In Norwood History-October 20

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Planning Board Member Rudith Berkowitz Calls for Building Moratorium Amid Out-of-Control Growth Concerns-October 20, 1987

Berkowitz Urges Moratorium at Public Hearing on Nahatan Street Apartments Voicing sharp frustration over rapid development, Norwood Planning Board member Rudith Berkowitz called for a townwide building moratorium last night as an essential first step toward halting what she termed “out-of-control growth.” Berkowitz’s impassioned remarks came during a heated public hearing regarding a proposal by…
Norwood High School Cheerleaders Capture Third Consecutive Bay State League Championship-October 20, 1984

Three-Peat Triumph at Natick High School Field-October 20, 1984 Everyone has their ups and downs. Everyone, that is, except the Norwood High School cheerleaders, whose rightful place remains firmly at the top. For the third consecutive year, the Mustangs captured the Bay State League’s Cheerleading Competition Championship. Held under the Friday night lights at Natick…
Norwood Defeats Braintree 28-6 to Remain Undefeated-October 20, 1980

Mustangs Focus on Business Ahead of Walpole Showdown-October 20, 1980 With all of the Bay State League championship marbles waiting on the line for a colossal matchup against Walpole the following Saturday, it would have been easy for the Norwood High School football team to look past Braintree. But veteran coach John Doherty made certain…
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Norwood Musician and Former IRS Agent John W. Harris-October 20, 1975

Tragic Discovery on Berwick Street-October 20, 1975 Local and state police detectives continued a rigorous investigation into the shooting death of John W. Harris, 54, of 31 Walnut Ave., whose body was discovered inside his automobile near 14 Berwick St. shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday. Harris, a former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent who…
Norwood Resident Anne G. Marino Determined to Succeed as Boston Police Officer-October 20, 1973

A Dedicated Path to Law Enforcement-October 20, 1973 For Norwood resident Mrs. Anne G. Marino, embarking on a career in law enforcement is the culmination of years of focused preparation rather than a sudden whim. Sworn into the Boston Police Department alongside eight other women, Officer Marino began a rigorous three-month orientation and training period…
Controlling Acquisition Signals End of Stock Car Racing at Norwood Arena-October 20, 1972

Zuker Acquires Controlling Interest and Blocks Developer Ben Sack A major turning point has arrived for the iconic Norwood Arena. Following a successful corporate acquisition of controlling shares by longtime stockholder Mr. Zuker, the turbulent era of stock car racing at the Route 1 oval appears to be drawing to a close. Zuker’s buyout successfully…
New Spanish-New England Split Level Ranch Debuts at 8 Yarmouth Road-October 20, 1965

A Blend of Spanish Influence and New England Tradition-October 20, 1965 A striking new custom home merging Spanish architectural influences with traditional New England design is opening its doors for a public weekend inspection. Located at 8 Yarmouth Road near the Westwood town line, the expansive 10-room split-level ranch will welcome prospective buyers on Saturday…
Goodyear Store Approved for Nahatan Street Alongside Town School and Church Updates-October 20, 1967

Board of Appeal Approves Goodyear Tire and Service Store-October 20, 1967 The Norwood Board of Appeal voted unanimously to approve a special permit requested by 153 Realty Trust to construct a $135,000 Goodyear Tire and Rubber sales and service store at 153 Nahatan St., subject to final review and approval by the Board of Selectmen.…
Norwood Catholic Women’s Club Ushers In New Season-October 20, 1965

The Norwood Catholic Woman’s Club opened its 1965-1966 season in St. Catherine’s Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 13. This first meeting gave members a chance to greet each other, to meet the new members and to become acquainted with the club activities planned for the new club season. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs.…