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
School Board Reverses Vote, Keeps NorWest Woods Pupils at Oldham-August 29, 1972
In a reversal of a previous decision, the School Committee has voted to keep 46 elementary school children from the Nor-West Woods apartment complex at the Oldham School, rescinding a … Continue reading School Board Reverses Vote, Keeps NorWest Woods Pupils at Oldham-August 29, 1972
Norwood School Committee Votes to Duplicate Junior High North-July 30, 1971
The Norwood School Committee voted 4-2 to abandon rebuilding fire-damaged Junior High School South, opting instead to duplicate Junior High North on a new site.
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.
Bells Are Ringin’-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
Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-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-April 29, 1970
Parents Challenge Junior‑High Redistricting Plan-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.
School Committee Holds Open Sessions Following Executive Session Debate-September 5, 1968
School Committee Chairman John J. Cavanaugh sparks debate before opening union contract talks to the public, while Superintendent Philip O. Coakley reports improved elementary class ratios.
Mrs. Berkowitz Charges Board With Illegal Private Sessions-June 20, 1968
A high-stakes clash erupts as a new school official challenges automatic closed-door executive agendas.
School Committee Discloses Closed-Session Debate Over Elementary School Principalship Merger-August 25, 1967
School committee minutes revealed a shelved plan to merge Shattuck and Winslow schools