Francis X. Sheehan Jr. – Norwood Historical Society

June 20, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

School Board Confronts Stalled Teacher Negotiations and Implements Stricter High School Credit Policies-June 20, 1974

From 1912 chair distributions to honoring a World War II veteran patrolman, the school board settles wide dockets.

October 26, 1973October 23, 2026 georgenhs Norwood School Committee, This Day In Norwood History

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.

October 25, 1973October 23, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

School Committee Unanimously Approves Period of Silent Meditation Following State Legislative Act-October 25, 1973

Acting on a new state law permitting voluntary reflection, the Norwood School Committee unanimously approved a daily period of silent meditation for local students and teachers.

September 11, 1973September 9, 2026 georgenhs Norwood School Committee, This Day In Norwood History

School Committee Delays Final Budget Figure After Discovering Salary Projections Error-September 11, 1973

School Committee Chairman Rudith M. Berkowitz reports budget calculation errors to the Finance Commission and schedules an emergency session ahead of the special town meeting.

August 24, 1967August 20, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

School Committee Considers Sweeping Administrative Reorganization Plan-August 24, 1967

School Committee Chairman Francis X. Sheehan Jr. proposed a sweeping administrative reorganization creating an associate superintendent to streamline Norwood school management