Norwood Public Schools Open Academic Year with Lower-Than-Projected Enrollment-September 4, 1986

As classes officially resumed yesterday across Norwood public schools, district administrators reported that overall student enrollment came in slightly below budget projections established during the spring, though high school numbers … Continue reading Norwood Public Schools Open Academic Year with Lower-Than-Projected Enrollment-September 4, 1986

Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-June 4, 1982

One question is settled. Wayne Simarrian will be Norwood High School's head football coach this fall. The next question: Will Simarrian retain the job in 1983, or will former coach … Continue reading Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-June 4, 1982

Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980

With opening day just two weeks away, the Norwood School Committee voted 4-3 to reject all bids received the previous week for special needs student transportation. Acting under emergency procedures, … Continue reading Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980

Norwood School Committee Criticizes Secondary Education Quality-August 9, 1979

The Norwood School Committee sharply criticized secondary education quality, citing poor final exams, grammatical errors in curriculum guides, and low SAT scores.

League of Women Voters Urges High Turnout for School Committee Recall Election-August 30, 1978

The League of Women Voters calls on Norwood residents to vote in Tuesday's historic school committee recall election, the first in 30 years.

Survey Shows Voters Engaged Ahead of School Committee Recall Election-August 28, 1978

A random resident survey shows Norwood voters are closely following the September 5 school committee recall election, though most remain undecided on candidates and budget cuts.

School Board Recall Urged-July 8, 1978

Discover the 1978 budget battle in Norwood, where deep cuts to the school district’s $11.3 million budget led to a controversial recall effort and a lawsuit involving the Massachusetts Teachers Association.

Norwood Teachers Association Submits $1,000 Pay Increase Proposal-August 18, 1966

The Norwood Teachers Association submitted a $1,000-plus pay raise proposal as the school committee signed its first collective bargaining agreement amid debate led by John J. Cavanaugh and William Egan.

Hockey Testimonial Is Gala Affair; Honor Blane Maus, Tom Clifford, Sr.-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1964

May 6, 1964-Members of the Norwood High Hockey team, champs of the Bay State League, were honored at the Elks Hall last Wednesday. A packed house enjoyed every minute of … Continue reading Hockey Testimonial Is Gala Affair; Honor Blane Maus, Tom Clifford, Sr.-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1964

Little League District 6 Champs-This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962

This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962-Little League District 6 Champs