A high-stakes clash erupts as a new school official challenges automatic closed-door executive agendas.
Local Musicians Selected for Youth Orchestra-June 19, 1968
Sue Ellen Hershman and Leslie Carey Chosen for Greater Boston Concert Season Sue Ellen Hershman and Leslie Carey have been chosen to join the Junior Youth Orchestra of Greater Boston … Continue reading Local Musicians Selected for Youth Orchestra-June 19, 1968
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-June 15, 1968
The son of Norwood's Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.
Blue Hills Graduates First Class-June 12, 1968
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 Aviator Conducts America’s First Bombing Tests-June 11, 1964
A Norwood resident looks back on the daring early years of American aviation, including Boston Harbor bombing tests and the challenges of flying primitive machines.
Norwood Board Presses Developers for Missing Engineering Data-June 11, 1968
Town Officials Question Legality of Norwood Gardens Permits Developers of the Norwood Gardens apartment complex were granted a one‑week continuance after failing to provide required engineering data at a public … Continue reading Norwood Board Presses Developers for Missing Engineering Data-June 11, 1968
Norwood Oasis in Tension Era-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
Abandoned Grace Episcopal Church Scheduled for Demolition-September 9, 1967
The abandoned Grace Episcopal Church on Walpole Street is scheduled for demolition next week to make way for a contemporary eight-office medical center planned by three Norwood doctors.
Norwood Engineer John P. Mogan Appointed Walpole Town Administrator-September 8, 1967
Lifelong Norwood resident, engineer, and former finance committee chairman John P. Mogan is unanimously appointed town administrator of Walpole at a salary of $11,490.
Smoky Apartment Fire Routs Scores at Windsor Gardens-September 7, 1967
Quick-thinking youths alert residents as a smoky fire causes $20,000 in damage at a 150 Engamore Lane apartment building in Windsor Gardens, displacing 50 people.