Lots of work being done on the entrances and exits to the school, as well as the temporary parking that was put in place last year between the rear of … Continue reading Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 21, 2025
The Winslow School and Beyond
A section of the 1876 map of Winslow Park which also show some of the Winslow homes. From the corner of Cedar Street down to Walpole Street is not actually … Continue reading The Winslow School and Beyond
Norwood Voters Approve Tax Increase To Build New Coakley Middle School-April 10, 2022
Rendering of the poposed Coakley Middle School (ai3architects) Norwood residents delivered a decisive vote, choosing to raise local taxes in order to fund a long‑awaited new middle school. The ballot … Continue reading Norwood Voters Approve Tax Increase To Build New Coakley Middle School-April 10, 2022
New Norwood High’s Official Cost Drops $2 Million-July 21, 2009
Financial Realignment for the High School Construction Project In the wake of complex negotiations and revised estimates, the project to construct the new Norwood High School has undergone a significant … Continue reading New Norwood High’s Official Cost Drops $2 Million-July 21, 2009
Norwood Adopts Whitman-Hanson School Prototype Model to Save Time and Money on New High School Construction-September 13, 2008
Norwood attempts to save time and money on its new high school construction project by reusing the architectural blueprints of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.
High School Students to Relocate to Vacant Junior High School North-August 21, 1985
Citing extensive construction delays by Anchor Construction Co., Norwood school officials voted to move nearly 950 high school students to Junior High School North for the start of the school year.
Prospect Street Elementary School Awaiting Air Quality Test Following Leak-Detecting Gas Mishap-October 6, 1981
Norwood schools superintendent announces state air quality testing at a Prospect Street elementary school after leak-detecting gas causes classroom odors and heat spikes.
Norwood Breaks Ground on $5.1 Million, 96-Unit Everett Street Housing Project-August 22, 1981
Officials used a bulldozer instead of shovels to break ground on the 96-unit Everett Street housing development for seniors and the handicapped, funded by a $5.1 million federal grant.
Selectmen Demand Good Faith Deposit for Winslow School Sale-June 13, 1981
Board Votes 4-1 to Protect Town Interests Against Developer's Office Condominium Project as blue Law Video Games Approved The Board of Selectmen have voted 4-1 to formally demand an $8,000 … Continue reading Selectmen Demand Good Faith Deposit for Winslow School Sale-June 13, 1981
Fate of Winslow School Property Uncertain as Selectmen Reject All Bids-September 17, 1980
Norwood selectmen reject all four development bids for the former Winslow School property, leaving the site's future uncertain.