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 the Willett and Aaron Guild schools. Town meeting members ordered a reduction of elementary school buildings last June due to declining enrollments.
(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)
Coakley Middle School Demolition – July 4, 2025
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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.
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