School Committee Votes to Rescind School Principal Appointment-August 10, 1967

The Norwood School Committee voted 5-1 to rescind Alan R. Wonson's appointment as Winslow Elementary School principal following objections by Chairman Francis X. Sheehan Jr. over unadvertised openings.

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.

Sports Award Will Honor Vietnam Victim-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-May 26, 1966

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

Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-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-January 11, 1959

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