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
Permanent Building Committee Warns of Cost Overruns for New Junior High School as Subcontract Bids Exceed Estimates-October 27, 1967
Subcontract bids for Norwood's new 117,110-sq-ft junior high school totaled $1.14M, prompting building committee members to warn of necessary town meeting budget increases.
Norwood Superintendent Clarifies Textbook Home-Study Policy Following Balch School Parent Dispute-October 23, 1967
Addressing concerned parents at a special public hearing, Norwood Superintendent Dr. Philip O. Coakley clarified that teachers hold the final judgment on whether students can take textbooks home.
New Spanish-New England Split Level Ranch Debuts at 8 Yarmouth Road-October 20, 1965
A Blend of Spanish Influence and New England Tradition-October 20, 1965 A striking new custom home merging Spanish architectural influences with traditional New England design is opening its doors for … Continue reading New Spanish-New England Split Level Ranch Debuts at 8 Yarmouth Road-October 20, 1965