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Coakley Middle School Demolition – July 3, 2025
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Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 30, 2025
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Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 28, 2025 Part 2
Later in the day, progress was more evident. The gym and cafeteria were completely demolished, and some of the classrooms on that side of the building are now exposed. https://youtu.be/6Nu8IQTZJIo … Continue reading Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 28, 2025 Part 2
New Coakley Middle School
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Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 28, 2025
Demolition of the Coakley Middle School gymnasium is underway. https://youtu.be/7Qi3uxTr29U Send your photos of the Coakley Middle School to us at info@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org
Norwood’s First Foreign Exchange Student
“Mimi” Mirja Wahe, better known as “Mimi” came to us in September of 1955, as a Foreign Exchange Student from Finland. She was introduced to the student body by Mr. … Continue reading Norwood’s First Foreign Exchange Student
Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 3
The January 1971 fire at Norwood's Junior High School was a major attraction. Hundreds of people braved freezing cold temperatures to stand in ankle-deep snow to watch the blaze, so … Continue reading Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 3
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
1944 Norwood High School Cheerleaders
Back: Florence Billingham (Captain), Joan Bernier Front : Ann Coakley, Lillian Kozak, Jeannette Mike, Florence Murray, Audrey Woods