Photo of the 1977-1978 School Committee (Norwood Town Report) Three Norwood School Committee members who refused to agree to a $600,000 budget cut were voted out of office in a … Continue reading Norwood Ousts 3 Who Fought School Budget Cut-September 7, 1978
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 Oasis in Tension Era-June 8, 1968
Henry Diggs, Irma Diggs, Jacqueline Diggs, Judith Diggs, printer, teacher, School Committee, Boy Scouts, Girl Scout Council, Norwood Junior High School, Metco, Norwood Ministerial Ass., Springfield College, Lesley College, physical education teacher, substitute teacher, politics, schools, elections, local history, jun-8, 1968, 1960s
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.
School Wiring Hazard Suspected at Norwood Junior High-September 3, 1965
Expressing deep concern over aging infrastructure, the Norwood School Committee has called for an immediate investigation into potential electrical wiring hazards at the Norwood Junior High School to determine whether … Continue reading School Wiring Hazard Suspected at Norwood Junior High-September 3, 1965
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