Dr. Philip O. Coakley tells the PTA Council that $4 million in new school construction—including a new elementary and junior high—is mandatory to handle over-capacity enrollment.
Following the successful completion of Norwood's first town-sponsored summer school program—which enrolled approximately 330 local students in remedial coursework—the Norwood School Committee is evaluating future administrative structures, including a proposal … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Reviews Summer School Program and Proposes Token Fees-September 3, 1965
Expressing deep concern over aging infrastructure, the Norwood School Committee has called for an immediate investigation into potential electrical wiring hazards at the Norwood Junior High School to determine whether … Continue reading School Wiring Hazard Suspected at Norwood Junior High-September 3, 1965
Francis C. Foley, 58, a prominent legal and civic figure in Norwood residing at 16 Shattuck Park Road, passed away yesterday at Norwood Hospital following a long illness. Distinguished Civic … Continue reading Obituary: Francis C. Foley, Former Norwood Town Counsel and Moderator-September 2, 1965
Norwood High School's football team is officially dropping its trademark "iron men" strategy. Following the first two practices of the preseason, Coach Art Gulla disclosed that he has abandoned last … Continue reading Norwood High Football Coach Art Gulla Scraps “Iron Men” Two-Way System-September 1, 1965
Representatives of the Polaroid Corporation met with town officials on Tuesday night, agreeing to host a special public informational meeting to outline their ambitious plans for a potential $9 million … Continue reading Polaroid to Hold Special Public Meeting on Proposed $9 Million Film Processing Complex-August 31, 1965
A massive boiler explosion ripped through the rear of the Norwood Laundry and Cleaners at 884 Washington Street shortly before 8:00 a.m., leveling the back section of the two-story building, … Continue reading Dramatic Rescue at Norwood Laundry and Cleaners After Explosion-August 31, 1965
Polaroid Corporation announced plans for a $9 million film processing complex on the Forbes Estate, contingent on a Norwood town meeting zoning change.
Norwood selectmen called for updated listings of delinquent town service accounts and authorized Dr. Norton Fishman to construct an access road along George Willett Parkway at his own expense.
