Praising the progress of a long-range school planning study, Norwood School Committee members warned that recommendations regarding school closures could spark emotional political debates in January.
School Department Returns Nearly $330,000 in Unspent Funds to Town-October 29, 1981
Presenting an annual administration report, the Norwood School Committee revealed nearly $330,000 in unspent salary and maintenance funds was returned to the town from the 1980-81 budget.
Norwood School Committee and Fire Chief Splinter Over Looming Impact of Proposition 2½-October 30, 1980
As Election Day approaches, the Norwood School Committee split 3-2 on Proposition 2½, while Fire Chief Thomas Barry warned the tax limitation measure would force severe roster and budget cuts.
School Committee Smokers Voluntarily Adopt Hallway Smoke Breaks to Protect Health of Colleague Charles Saraca-August 21, 1980
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.
Willett School Closing Next Year Not a Sure Thing as School Committee Debates Postponement-November 5, 1979
Amid debate over enrollment and real estate concerns, Norwood officials and candidates clash over whether to delay the scheduled June 1980 closure of the Willett School.
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.
Mrs. Prindle Won’t Run For 2nd School Term-November 7, 1974
In an emotional announcement, Norwood School Committee member Patricia O. Prindle confirmed she will not seek re-election in January, citing time demands, family commitments, and rising personal expenditures.
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.
Balch School Principal Faces Roster of Community Rumors as Charles C. Saraca Investigates Missing Piano-October 26, 1973
Amid community rumors concerning student transfers and fire safety at Balch School, committee member Charles C. Saraca launched an investigation into a missing school piano.