School hallway with blue lockers, wooden floor, sunlight streaming through large windows, and signs for art wing

School Drop-In Centers Possible In Fall-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1974

Citing summer custodial constraints and a lack of air conditioning, town officials vote to survey local youths during the summer to prepare for a fall launch.

Stack of official confidential documents marked approved with signatures and a fountain pen on wooden table

Norwood Man Files For Official’s Recall-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1974

FinCom colleague Allan D. Howard backs the petition movement as signature gatherers prepare to mobilize under strict town charter deadlines.

Baseball player in blue uniform hitting ball with bat at home plate with umpire, catcher, and spectators

Norwood Hitters Erupt in Decisive Legion Victory-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1970

Dave Joy commands the mound without a single walk while Joe Porcello and Mike McGovern clear the fences with deep home runs.

Classroom with students sitting at desks, US history timeline on chalkboard, and a Norwood jacket on a chair

Special School Program Enters Fourth Year-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1969

Utilizing a low 5-1 student-to-teacher ratio, a staff of 36 professionals works to reinforce reading skills and improve academic performance for public and parochial school children.

Harry B. Butters Testimonial Committee To Meet Tonight-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1969

Officials announce ticket pricing and a late-summer sales window for the upcoming civic banquet slated for September at Route 1's Roll-Land Hall.

Nichols Street Reconstruction Set-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1964

Selectmen debate whether to delay the vital thoroughfare repairs until full county and state funds are secured or use town monies to complete the work.

School Committee To Reconsider Shattuck Move-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1964

Parents argue that moving the specialized educable youth program away from custom-designed facilities could harm its core educational objectives.

Oldham School Drainage Repairs Scheduled For Completion-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1964

Corrective Measures Target Long-Standing Controversy At Elementary Site Corrective measures designed to resolve persisting drainage problems at the Oldham Elementary School are scheduled to be completed by the end of … Continue reading Oldham School Drainage Repairs Scheduled For Completion-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1964