Trophy Winner-September 8, 1955

King Ballantine, royal goodwill ambassador of the Ballantine Breweries, Newark, New Jersey, presents the Ballantine trophy to Allen White of Milford, winner of the “King Ballantine Stock Car Race” at Norwood Arena on Saturday night. August 27. At right Is W. S. Plummer, president of the Norwood Arena.

More Norwood Arena Stories

James H. Shane Wins Public Auction Bid to Purchase Historic Norwood Arena Property-August 11, 1976

Following a mortgage default by Norwood Arena, Inc., developer James H. Shane purchased the 72.5-acre Route 1 landmark for $395,751 at a public auction initiated by Baybank Norfolk County Trust Company.
Norwood Public Drinking Bylaw Pushes Problem to Outskirts of Town, Says Police Chief James F. Curran-July 30, 1976

Police Chief James F. Curran reported that Norwood’s four-month-old public drinking bylaw successfully cleared the town square but pushed drinking to the outskirts.
Norwood Arena Corp Reorganized with New Leadership Following Preliminary Industrial Park Proposal-October 14, 1975

Following years of dormancy after a scrapped apartment rezoning plan, Norwood Arena Corp. reorganizes with new leadership under Selectman William F. Butters to pursue Route 1 industrial development.
Planning Board Delays Decision on Norwood Arena Subdivision Plan-September 9, 1975

The Planning Board grants a two-week extension on Alan G. Zuker’s 37-lot subdivision proposal for the front portion of the Norwood Arena property.
Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-June 7, 1974

Norwood fights plan for housing complex at arena site For decades, the roar at the Norwood Arena had been the sound of racing engines, cheering crowds, and the unmistakable pulse of a local institution. But by the mid‑1970s, that familiar noise had been replaced by a different kind of rumble — the voices of townspeople,…
Planning Board Endorses Norwood Arena Rezoning for Major Apartment Complex-September 11, 1973

The Planning Board votes 3-1 to recommend rezoning the rear of the Norwood Arena property to multi-family residential, sparking a dramatic walkout by a dissenting planner.
Norwood Arena Area Study Shelved Following Denial of County Funds-August 14, 1973

Following a denial of matching funds from county commissioners, Norwood’s industrial promotion board shelved its request for a $22,000 area engineering study.
Norwood Planning Board Favors Rezoning of Norwood Arena Site-July 17, 1973

Officials deferred a decision on the remaining 40 acres, which were proposed for a 600-unit apartment complex, pending further information.
Seeds Of Vast Industrial Development Planted-July 10, 1973

On July 10, 1973, the industrial committee in Norwood underwent a significant reorganization, appointing local developer Robert L. Rizzo as chairman and establishing a five-member steering committee to promote business and industry within the town. ⠀ The committee’s primary focus was to advance a plan for “garden-type industrial development” on a large parcel of land…
Developer Alan G. Zuker Acquires Controlling Interest in Norwood Arena Site on Route 1-October 23, 1972

Brookline real estate developer Alan G. Zuker gained a controlling interest in the Norwood Arena Corporation, ending ownership stalemates and paving the way for future zoning and development proposals.