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
Elementary Grades Lead Enrollment Rise-September 9, 1993
Assistant Superintendent Roderick Smith reports a district-wide increase of 136 students, driven by elementary enrollment gains as the School Committee prepares for a $514,000 state aid transfer.
Norwood Elementary Grades Drive Enrollment Increase-September 2, 1993
School System Reaches 3,565 Total Students Norwood public schools have experienced an overall enrollment increase of 136 students compared to the previous academic year, bringing total district enrollment to 3,565 … Continue reading Norwood Elementary Grades Drive Enrollment Increase-September 2, 1993
School Committee Unanimously Rejects State School-Choice Plan-August 29, 1991
Citing fears of overcrowding and severe financial strain on special education, the Norwood School Committee votes to reject Governor William Weld's school-choice program.
Norwood School Committee Narrows Superintendent Search to Three Finalists, Including Junior High North Principal James R. Savage-August 11, 1982
Junior High North Principal James R. Savage was named one of three finalists for Norwood superintendent of schools, alongside Arlington assistant superintendent William J. Birmingham and Rhode Island administrator Nora M. Walker.
SNCARC Wins School Committee Support to Operate at Former Willett School Building-July 29, 1982
The Norwood School Committee supported SNCARC's plan to lease space at the former Willett School building on Westover Parkway for a 12-town habilitation center.
Talk of the Town-June 7, 1981
A spectacular June day brings a massive graduation ceremony to Murray Field, while town officials lock horns over a ticking clock to salvage the old Civic Center lights before the bulldozers arrive.
Norwood School Committee and Fire Chief Splinter Over Looming Impact of Proposition 2½-October 30, 1980
As Election Day approaches, the Norwood School Committee split 3-2 on Proposition 2½, while Fire Chief Thomas Barry warned the tax limitation measure would force severe roster and budget cuts.
Willett School Closing Next Year Not a Sure Thing as School Committee Debates Postponement-November 5, 1979
Amid debate over enrollment and real estate concerns, Norwood officials and candidates clash over whether to delay the scheduled June 1980 closure of the Willett School.
George F. Willett School Faces Potential Temporary Reprieve-October 18, 1979
Enrollment and Space Questions Revive Closing Debate-October 18, 1979 The future of the George F. Willett School is back under intense scrutiny. Although the School Committee voted on January 17 … Continue reading George F. Willett School Faces Potential Temporary Reprieve-October 18, 1979