Backed by 160 parent signatures presented by Joseph M. Pentowski, the Norwood School Committee unanimously voted to add a portable gymnasium for Shattuck School to the 1972 budget.
Norwood Selectmen Eye Early December Special Town Meeting Amid Growing Warrant Articles and Endean Playground Controversy-October 27, 1971
Norwood selectmen scheduled a December Special Town Meeting to address over 30 warrant articles, including a controversial school proposal on Endean playground land and planning board zoning changes.
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.
Norwood Superintendent Clarifies Textbook Home-Study Policy Following Balch School Parent Dispute-October 23, 1967
Addressing concerned parents at a special public hearing, Norwood Superintendent Dr. Philip O. Coakley clarified that teachers hold the final judgment on whether students can take textbooks home.