A dual crisis hits Norwood in 1971 as a $6-million junior high deficit triggers political warfare and state experts condemn racetrack noise.
Board Agrees on Postponement of School Renovation Article-June 8, 1971
A multi-million dollar architectural estimate nearly doubles expected costs for the burned-out Junior High South, prompting town leaders to delay action.
Schools Face Heating Oil Shortage for Upcoming Winter, While Band Camp and Library Art Programs Make Headlines-August 6, 1970
Superintendent Dr. Philip O. Coakley informed the Norwood School Committee that no companies submitted bids to supply 110,000 gallons of No. 5 heating oil for town schools due to quotas, shortages, and environmental regulations.
Rocks Shatter Windows At New Oldham School, Damage Heavy-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1964
This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1964-Rocks Shatter Windows At New Oldham School, Damage Heavy
Honor Students Advised To Develop Talents Fully-This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1964
June 3, 1964 was the date of the 9th annual Honors Dinner for Norwood High School honor students, held at the Lord Fox restaurant in Foxboro.
Norwood Looks Forward-March 29, 1964
Norwood, until 1872 a part of Dedham, today appears a town that was built-and divided-by a railroad. But unlike many New England towns that boomed early in the Industrial Revolution … Continue reading Norwood Looks Forward-March 29, 1964
Area School Boards Will Bow to Bible, Prayer Ban-This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1963
This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1963-Area School Boards Will Bow to Bible, Prayer Ban
Need For High School Alumni Association-This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1892
This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1892-Need For High School Alumni Association Discussed, Also a brief History of previous associations leading up to the formation of the current Norwood high School Alumni Association