Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical School awards diplomas to its historic first graduating class during ceremonies held in Canton. Excerpt (Short, curiosity‑driven, non‑repetitive): A historic milestone unfolds as local vocational students receive their diplomas alongside a stark warning on societal complacency from a state leader.
Norwood Oasis in Tension Era-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1968
Henry Diggs, Irma Diggs, Jacqueline Diggs, Judith Diggs, printer, teacher, School Committee, Boy Scouts, Girl Scout Council, Norwood Junior High School, Metco, Norwood Ministerial Ass., Springfield College, Lesley College, physical education teacher, substitute teacher, politics, schools, elections, local history, jun-8, 1968, 1960s
John Dole Debuts Norwood’s First “Prestige” Plates-This Day In Norwood History-May 5, 1966
In 1966, John Dole became one of the first in Norwood to get a "Prestige" license plate. See the story of how vanity plates started in MA
Debated Hockey Report Approved-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1964
A four-hour executive session log sparks a bitter 4-3 split on the school board, exposing a deep clash over administrative power and stadium safety.