[New post] Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993

georgenhs posted: " October 2, 1993 was the date selected for the dedication ceremony of the Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand on the Town Common. Walter was a member of the Board of Selectmen for over 35 years and was instrumental in obtaining funds for the Town's r" Norwood Historical Society Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993 georgenhs Oct 2 October 2, 1993 was the date selected for the dedication ceremony of the Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand on the Town Common. Walter was a member of the Board of Selectmen for over 35 years and was instrumental in obtaining funds for the Town's road, water and sewer systems, its electric plant and its public building. He personally negotiated the acquisition of the Ellis Pond and Endean Pond conservation areas and championed the construction of parks and playgrounds throughout the Town. Festivities were planned from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Former Selectman Joseph F. Curran was again called upon to be Master of Ceremonies. Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand DEDICATION CEREMONY Saturday, October 2, 1993 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM TOWN COMMON NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS Presented by The Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Committee PROGRAM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12 NOON 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Carillon Concert from Memorial Tower Sally Slade Warner, Carillonneur Sharon Community Band, Sharon, Massachusetts Concert Music Jimbo the Clown Magic Show Dedication Ceremony Norwood High School Mustang Marching Band Thomas Lizotte, Director Master of Ceremonies Invocation Joseph F. Curran Very Reverend Nifon Abraham, St. George's Orthodox Church Welcome Remarks Gary M. Lee, Chairman, Board of Selectmen Members of the Board of Selectmen Senator William Keating Representative John Rogers William P. O'Donnell, County Commissioner Robert A. Dempsey for the Dempsey Family The Madrigal Singers - Norwood High School John Weiss, Director United States Air Force Band of Liberty Jazz Selections Tim Quinn & Tara Hill Irish Music Academy of Dance Arts Traditional & Contemporary Dance Baystatesmen Barbershop Chorus Traditional Barbershop Songs AARP Irregulars Songs from the Senior Set South Norwood Portuguese Dancers Portuguese Folk Dancing For Cryin' Out Loud Classic Rock and Top 40 Music The Westwood Community Swing Band, Westwood, Mass. Big Band Swing Music Colonial Boys of Norwood Fife and Drum Finale WALTER J.. DEMPSEY Born in Norwood, MA. November 19, 1915, died November 2, 1988. Husband of Eleanor (Carlson) and father of Peter and Robert. Grandfather of Kimberly, Kristen, Jamie, Kate and Patrick. Public Service As a member of the Board of Selectmen for over 35 years, Walter Dempsey was instrumental in obtaining funds for the Town's road, water and sewer systems, its electric plant and its public buildings. He personally negotiated the acquisition of the Ellis Pond and Endean Pond conservation areas and championed the construction of parks and playgrounds throughout the town. He also worked effectively to attract business to the community and to build a stable tax base. Personal- In his Rolls Royce, Walter chauffeured over 500 brides to their weddings and he personally handed out thousands of balloons to youngsters at parades and events such as today's dedication of the Bandstand. Walter Dempsey grew up with an appreciation for band music. His father had played in the Ross Carberry Town Band in Ireland. When Walter was young, he became familiar with the band music that his father played on the family gramophone. Later, Walter's enthusiasm for band music led him to champion the Norwood High School music program, the local concert programs and the carillon concerts. On one occasion, he traveled with the High School Band to Europe and he also traveled with the band on trips within this country. At one time, he used his Rolls Royce to chauffeur famous conductor, Arthur Fiedler, to Norwood to make a guest appearance. The summer concert programs at the Town Hall were among his favorite events because they combined music with social interaction that brought the community together. Each new civic improvement brings a new opportunity to connect the past to the present in ways to bring greater meaning to the future. By dedicating this bandstand to the memory of Walter Dempsey's service to our community, we are helping to preserve the asset of his example in a way that encourages community participation and takes advantage of and enhances the joy of music. The following is a list of those who volunteered their services to build the bandstand: Lawrence Baxter Mark Chubet John Carroll James Connolly Arthur Deraney Donald Devine Daniel Donovan William Duming Joseph Fellini Edward Foley John Grover Stephen Frangioso Daniel Hogan Thomas Lambert Harold Main Ronald Maggio James McNulty Robert O'Brien Louis Petrucci Mary Quinn Peter Schock Gary Schorer Harry Spence Paul Starratt Paul Swanson Jay Trieber Matthew Walsh COMMITTEE MEMBERS Olga Abdallah Francis Anderson Joseph Antonelli Victor Babel John Carroll Bernard Cooper Ruth Cutler Helen Donohue Dolores Elias Paul Eysie Edward Foley Barbara Hohman Edith Honeth Carole Jannette Betty Kullich Harold Main James McNulty Gerald Miller Patrick Mulvehill Diane Paquette Stephen Phipps William Phipps Mary Quinn Paul Soderlund Harry Spence George Thomas Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Norwood Historical Society. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? 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