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Roll of Honor

OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor

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Board Agrees on Postponement of School Renovation Article-This Day In Norwood History-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.

Yellow school bus at Oakwood Elementary School entrance with students walking
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Bells Are Ringin’-This Day In Norwood History-July 3, 1970

The Norwood School Committee overhauled its student transportation system and faced an $8,000 wave of structural school vandalism in July 1970

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Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1970

DEDICATE NEW SCHOOL — The raising of the Town of Norwood Flag kicked off the dedicatory exercises on Sunday at the new Junior High North in the presence of these … Continue reading Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1970

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Parents Challenge Junior‑High Redistricting Plan-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1969

In June 1969, furious Cleveland School families took their grievances directly to town leaders, sparking a tense debate over school enrollment, modern facilities, and neighborhood identity.

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Mrs. Berkowitz Charges Board With Illegal Private Sessions-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968

A high-stakes clash erupts as a new school official challenges automatic closed-door executive agendas.

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Sports Award Will Honor Vietnam Victim-This Day In Norwood History-May 26, 1966

John F Concannon's resting place, Arlington National Cemetery (Findagrave) The school committee last night approved the establishment of an annual John F. Concannon athletic award at Norwood High School. Mr. … Continue reading Sports Award Will Honor Vietnam Victim-This Day In Norwood History-May 26, 1966

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In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley

Jim Gormley (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) JAMES JOSEPH GORMLEY entered the service of the Norwood Public Schools on September 7, 1932. Until death took him from us on … Continue reading In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley

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Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1959

Special Ceremonies Planned Week Apart DEDICATION—Members of the elementary schools building committee Inspect the stage at the Prescott School as they tour the premises In preparation for formal dedication cere* … Continue reading Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1959

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Arthur Fiedler Acclaimed In Second Norwood Concert-This Day in Norwood History-October 31, 1946

Fiedler Acclaimed In Second Norwood Concert A large and enthusiastic audience attended the second Norwood appearance of Arthur Fiedler conducting the Pops Concert Orchestra at the Junior High School, last … Continue reading Arthur Fiedler Acclaimed In Second Norwood Concert-This Day in Norwood History-October 31, 1946