Eschewing a formal indoor smoking ban, Norwood School Committee members Rudith Berkowitz, Richard Joseph, Joan Cuff, and William Egan voluntarily chose to take hallway smoke breaks to safeguard Charles Saraca's health.
Saraca Fights to Conduct Grievance in Open Session-September 6, 1979
School committee member Charles C. Saraca successfully insists that an art teacher's workload grievance be heard in an open public session rather than behind closed doors.
Elderly Voters and Taxpayer Unrest Drive Historic School Committee Recall-September 8, 1978
A heavy turnout of elderly voters helps oust long-serving school committee member Henry W. Diggs and two colleagues in Norwood's first recall election in 40 years.
School Committee Blasts Unauthorized High School Band Performance at GOP State Convention-June 13, 1974
Playing for a state senator without school board approval lands the Norwood High School band and the superintendent in hot water.
Permanent Building Committee Suspends Planning For Norwood High Addition-September 5, 1969
The building committee pauses planning for a $6.1 million Norwood High School addition pending further review, while addressing low-bidding rules for school furnishings.
Saraca Defends School Salary Request-June 19, 1969
A contentious public hearing surfaces underlying frustrations over closed-door collective bargaining laws.