august 1963 – Norwood Historical Society

August 22, 1963August 22, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Superintendent Coakley Announces Upcoming Student Registration, New Teacher Orientation, and Summer Maintenance Progress-August 22, 1963

Norwood schools set registration dates and orientation schedules while summer maintenance projects wrap up across local buildings ahead of the September 4 opening.

August 21, 1963August 19, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Developer Frank R. Simoni Seeks Zoning Change for New Shopping Center Project-August 21, 1963

Developer Frank R. Simoni has petitioned the Norwood Planning Board for a zoning change on Walpole Street to construct a shopping center, prompting a public hearing set for September 9.

August 20, 1963August 18, 2026 georgenhs School Construction, This Day In Norwood History

Oldham Building Committee Demands Immediate Action Over Construction Delays and Poor Workmanship-August 20, 1963

Citing roof leaks, unground floors, and poor workmanship, the Oldham School Building Committee confronted general contractor Edward Goverman and called in bonding company representatives.

August 16, 1963August 15, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Eight-Room Addition to Cleveland School Recommended Over New Construction-August 16, 1963

Voting 3 to 2, the Elementary School Building Committee recommended an eight-room addition to the Cleveland School over building a new facility, setting a joint meeting with Superintendent Philip O. Coakley.