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.

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Racing Enterprise Threatens Legal Action Over Easement and Drag‑Racing Ban-June 12, 1969

A token $1 deal turned into a high-stakes legal battle. In June 1969, the owners of the iconic Norwood Arena threatened to sue the town, claiming a new drag racing ban and a massive power line easement were designed to force them out of business.
District 9 Betterment Association Discusses Phasing Out Norwood Arena and Local Development Issues-October 24, 1968

Meeting with local officials and legislative candidates, the District 9 Betterment Association explored phasing out the Norwood Arena, curbing noise, and managing town airport and zoning growth.
Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign-July 29, 1965

This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965-Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign
Announce Winner of Jaycee Derby-This Day in Norwood History-July 8, 1964

This Day in Norwood History-July 8, 1964-Announce Winner of Jaycee Derby
Third Demolition Derby On Norwood Arena Card-August 1, 1963

A Demolition Derby and a special qualifying race for Sportsman Division drivers will highlight the stock car program at Norwood Arena next week. The Demolition Derby, third of the season at the paved and banked quarter-mile speedway, will be held Wednesday, August 7. More than 100 cars will participate in the zany fender-smashing spectacle. The…
Norwood and Walpole Join Forces on Interceptor Sewer Project to Solve Traphole Brook Pollution and Unlock 150 Acres for Development-September 17, 1962

Norwood and Walpole partner on a $211,800 federal-backed interceptor sewer project to clean up Traphole Brook pollution and unlock 150 idle acres for development.
Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad-September 6, 1956

Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1956
Norwood Debonnaires Host 5th Annual Music Festival July 22-This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962

This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962-Norwood Debonnaires Host 5th Annual Music Festival July 22
Norwood Arena Beer Ban & Exoneration-May 17, 1962

Norwood Selectmen ban beer in the Norwood Arena stands following crowd disturbances, while management is officially exonerated of wrongdoing.
Call Hearing On Youths Fighting At Norwood Arena-May 3, 1962

A series of fights opening night at the Norwood Arena Saturday resulted in one youth being taken to the Norwood Hospital for treatment of a fractured hose and another being arrested for drunkenness, it was brought out at the Selectmen’s meeting Tuesday night. A special hearing has been set for next Wednesday by the Board…