SNCARC Wins School Committee Support to Operate at Former Willett School Building-July 29, 1982

The Norwood School Committee supported SNCARC's plan to lease space at the former Willett School building on Westover Parkway for a 12-town habilitation center.

The Selection Process for Norwood’s New Superintendent of Schools-July 20, 1982

The selection process for Norwood's new Superintendent of Schools was a rigorous and meticulous one, involving the careful evaluation of twenty candidates who had submitted their resumes in hopes of … Continue reading The Selection Process for Norwood’s New Superintendent of Schools-July 20, 1982

School Committeeman Pentowski Leads Push to Ban Smoking at Board Meetings-July 23, 1980

Norwood School Committee member Joseph Pentowski is continuing his fight to ban smoking during board meetings, citing health and student example concerns.

Norwood School Committeeman William Pudsey Proposes Ban on Student Parking at Norwood High School-August 1, 1979

School Committeeman William Pudsey proposed eliminating student parking at Norwood High School, citing safety hazards, reckless driving near the school rotary, and severe parking shortages for visitors.

Second School Recall Drive Targets Remaining Four Norwood School Committee Members-August 8, 1978

Parents filed affidavits to recall four Norwood School Committee members over unresolved school budget cuts, expanding an ongoing political dispute.

School Committee Weighs Budget Cuts, Teacher Layoffs, and August Town Meeting-July 28, 1977

The Norwood School Committee debated severe budget reductions, potential teacher layoffs, and legal risks surrounding employment contracts ahead of an August town meeting.

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School Committee Approves Shortened High School Day Format-July 16, 1975

The school committee of Norwood last night all but formally approved a switch to a shorter, eight-period day for the high school. The decision was made in response to a … Continue reading School Committee Approves Shortened High School Day Format-July 16, 1975

Norwood School Committee Denies Pay Raise for Superintendent Philip O. Coakley-August 1, 1974

The Norwood School Committee voted 4-1 to freeze Superintendent Philip O. Coakley's salary due to performance dissatisfaction, prompting a walkout by members Rudith Berkowitz and William F. Egan.

Norwood School Committee Votes to Duplicate Junior High North-July 30, 1971

The Norwood School Committee voted 4-2 to abandon rebuilding fire-damaged Junior High School South, opting instead to duplicate Junior High North on a new site.

School Committee Votes to Rescind School Principal Appointment-August 10, 1967

The Norwood School Committee voted 5-1 to rescind Alan R. Wonson's appointment as Winslow Elementary School principal following objections by Chairman Francis X. Sheehan Jr. over unadvertised openings.