Selectmen debate whether to delay the vital thoroughfare repairs until full county and state funds are secured or use town monies to complete the work.
School Committee To Reconsider Shattuck Move-June 24, 1964
Parents argue that moving the specialized educable youth program away from custom-designed facilities could harm its core educational objectives.
Oldham School Drainage Repairs Scheduled For Completion-June 24, 1964
Corrective Measures Target Long-Standing Controversy At Elementary Site Corrective measures designed to resolve persisting drainage problems at the Oldham Elementary School are scheduled to be completed by the end of … Continue reading Oldham School Drainage Repairs Scheduled For Completion-June 24, 1964
Norwood Hospital Honors Their ‘Candy Stripers’-June 17, 1964
Discover how 33 dedicated young local women stepped in to assist a major local healthcare facility, logging over a thousand hours of vital service.
Debated Hockey Report Approved-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.
Proposed Norwood Medical Arts Building and School Committee Budget Decisions-October 31, 1963
Architectural plans were unveiled for the proposed Norwood Medical Arts Building, while the School Committee voted to release its 1964 budget and adopted a new extended sick leave policy for teachers.
Board of Selectmen Denies Texaco Gas Station Permit at Nahatan Street and Broadway-October 30, 1963
Citing traffic hazards and esthetic concerns, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-1 to deny Texaco's permit for a gas station at Nahatan Street and Broadway, while firefighters pressed for a 48-hour work week.
Stubborn Fire Heavily Damages Historic Eastman Funeral Home on Mount Vernon Street-October 26, 1963
A smoky afternoon fire heavily damaged the Eastman Funeral Home on Mount Vernon Street, injuring three firefighters and drawing mutual aid support from neighboring towns.
Norwood Rallies Defensive Goal-Line Stands to Defeat Framingham North-October 14, 1963
Pacing a 12-0 shutout over Framingham North behind touchdowns from Bob DeRose and Mike Carney, Norwood football coach Art Gulla warns his team that sloppy play must improve.
School Study Committee Recommends 16-Room Elementary School-October 4, 1963
The School Study Committee votes 5-4 to recommend a new 16-room elementary school and unanimously backs a Balch School addition for the upcoming special town meeting.