A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Cleveland School Library Dedicated to Librarian Paula C. Clifford-This Day in Norwood History-June 12, 2002
On June 12, 2002, the Cleveland School Library was formally dedicated to the memory of Paula C. Clifford, the school’s beloved librarian whose influence had shaped generations of young readers. … Continue reading Cleveland School Library Dedicated to Librarian Paula C. Clifford-This Day in Norwood History-June 12, 2002
Summer Education Program Helps Students Stay Sharp-August 12, 1992
Federal Chapter 1 funding revived Norwood's summer remedial education program at the Cleveland School, combining academics with local field trips for 48 students.
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 Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-December 7, 1978
1978 - 1979 Norwood School Committee In a meeting that ended in a shouting match, the Norwood School Committee last night voted 4 to 3 to close two of the … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-December 7, 1978
Norwood School Committee Considers Staggered School Closing Plan-July 14, 1978
The school housing needs committee last night recommended a second school closing plan that would close the doors of the Callahan School in September, shut down the Balch School in … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Considers Staggered School Closing Plan-July 14, 1978
Opening Salvos Fired in School Budget Battle-June 15, 1978
A $126,000 budget variance, classroom ratio disputes, and proposals to redistribute students stir debate at Norwood Town Meeting.
Norwood Zeroes In On School Vandals-August 3, 1977
A newly formed blue‑ribbon security committee convened to confront a surge of costly vandalism at Norwood’s public schools. Members reviewed structural, technological, and community‑based deterrents while assigning formal research duties for a comprehensive townwide response.
Norwood School Committee Approves Balch School Remedial Class and Eight-Period High School Day-July 31, 1975
The Norwood School Committee approved a pilot transitional first grade and modified kindergarten at Balch School to address kindergarten screening results and language needs.
School Board Rejects ‘Floating Principal’ Proposal-July 03, 1974
The Norwood School Committee held a contentious session on the evening of July 2, 1974, where, following two weeks of deliberation and a lengthy 90-minute executive session, the board voted … Continue reading School Board Rejects ‘Floating Principal’ Proposal-July 03, 1974