Praising the progress of a long-range school planning study, Norwood School Committee members warned that recommendations regarding school closures could spark emotional political debates in January.
School Committee to Study Possibility of Closing Junior High School-July 22, 1981
The Patriot Ledger reported on July 22, 1981, that the school committee in Norwood was planning to establish a long-range school planning committee to study the possibility of closing a … Continue reading School Committee to Study Possibility of Closing Junior High School-July 22, 1981
Proposition 2 1/2 Puts Willett School Closing on Hold-November 6, 1980
Facing potential budget reductions of up to $1 million from Proposition 2 1/2, Norwood school officials have placed the scheduled closure of Willett Elementary School on hold pending a comprehensive K-12 system review.
Willett School Closing Vote Stands-November 8, 1979
In a tense 4-2 vote, the Norwood School Committee rejected a motion to rescind the planned 1980 closure of the Willett School, confirming student reassignments to Cleveland and Prescott schools despite parent opposition.
Willett School Closing Next Year Not a Sure Thing as School Committee Debates Postponement-November 5, 1979
Amid debate over enrollment and real estate concerns, Norwood officials and candidates clash over whether to delay the scheduled June 1980 closure of the Willett School.
Norwood Weighs Closing of 2 Elementary Schools-December 6, 1978
The Norwood school committee will discuss closing two elementary schools at tonight's meeting at the Junior High School South Auditorium. School Supt. Louis J. Taris expected to recommend closing both … Continue reading Norwood Weighs Closing of 2 Elementary Schools-December 6, 1978
School Housing Needs Committee Proposes Staggered Elementary School Closings in Norwood-November 3, 1978
Pushing a staggered timeline to address declining enrollment, Norwood's housing needs committee recommended closing Callahan School in 1979, Balch in 1981, and a third school by 1983.
Norwood Residents Mobilize to Save Balch and Callahan Schools from Proposed Closure-October 31, 1978
More than 200 residents packed the Balch School cafeteria to protest a preliminary recommendation to close the Balch and Callahan elementary schools, organizing PTAs to lobby the School Committee.
Superintendent Sets Nov. 1 Deadline for School Closing Plans Amid Enrollment Decline-September 14, 1978
Superintendent Louis J. Taris sets a Nov. 1 deadline for school closure contingency plans as the Norwood School Committee weighs enrollment drops and facility consolidation.
Norwood School Committee Considers Staggered School Closing Plan-July 14, 1978
The school housing needs committee last night recommended a second school closing plan that would close the doors of the Callahan School in September, shut down the Balch School in … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Considers Staggered School Closing Plan-July 14, 1978