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Tag: Arthur Gulla

August 26, 1981August 25, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Football Field Lights Approved-August 26, 1981

Despite funding concerns and opposition from two selectmen, the board approved moving Civic Center lights to Murray Field for high school night football games, while also scheduling a September 28 town meeting for water main upgrades.

June 26, 1981July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Champions, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Boosters Club Honors Championship High School Baseball Team at Banquet-June 26, 1981

Standout pitcher David Chenard wins MVP and Chris Cuff secures the Gormley Scholarship as Norwood honors its 14-4 championship varsity diamond squad.

June 7, 1981June 5, 2026 georgenhs Schools, Talk of the Town, This Day In Norwood History

Talk of the Town-June 7, 1981

A spectacular June day brings a massive graduation ceremony to Murray Field, while town officials lock horns over a ticking clock to salvage the old Civic Center lights before the bulldozers arrive.

September 20, 1980September 17, 2026 georgenhs Cheerleading, Norwood School Committee, This Day In Norwood History

Official Boos Norwood Cheers-September 20, 1980

School Committee member Joan H. Cuff criticizes Norwood High cheerleading routines as suggestive, drawing a sharp defense from former coach Gail Callahan

June 21, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Town Meeting Slashes General School Budget But Restores Athletic and Band Funding-June 21, 1978

A historic five-session town meeting sparks fierce debates over elementary school closings and safety gear lines.

August 31, 1963August 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

School Committee Weighs Historic First Night Football Game-August 31, 1963

The Norwood School Committee is actively investigating the logistics and feasibility of hosting the town's first-ever night high school football game at H. Bennett Murray Field on October 11. Sponsored … Continue reading School Committee Weighs Historic First Night Football Game-August 31, 1963

March 30, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs Football, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Arthur Gulla Named Head Football Coach-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1961

Arthur M. Gulla, presently Norwood High School history teacher and assistant football coach at NHS since 1953, has been appointed by the School Committee to the head coaching post held … Continue reading Arthur Gulla Named Head Football Coach-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1961

July 26, 1945July 25, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Junior Legion Baseball Squad-This Day In Norwood History-July 26, 1945

This Day In Norwood History-July 26, 1945-Norwood Junior Legion Baseball Squad Click to see the player names.

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