The summer of 1984 had just begun to heat up in the quiet suburban town of Norwood, Massachusetts, when a sense of unease settled over the community. On July 11, … Continue reading 2 Norwood Teens Arrested in School Vandalism, Theft-July 20, 1984
Norwood Teens Compete in Seventh Annual Tiot Relay Race-July 13, 1981
Local organizers Dorothy Pember and her committee successfully raised funds for the Civic Center while fostering friendly competition among area residents.
Norwood Recreation Department Releases Summer Swimming And Tennis Rosters-June 22, 1981
Neighborhood aquatic and court schedules go live with complete youth class lists for the upcoming summer session. | Town History, Youth Recreation, Hawes Pool, Father Mac's Pool
Norwood Announces Full Summer Recreation Schedule-July 5, 1980
The Norwood Recreation Department published its complete schedule and student rosters for the July 1980 summer session, covering hundreds of local youth in swimming and tennis.
Tight-Fisted Town Meeting Holds Firm On School Department Budget Cuts-June 22, 1978
A deadlocked floor fight over a massive school funding reduction brings threats of lawsuits, board recalls, and a complete municipal showdown.
Uncertainty Looms Over Norwood Junior High South Opening Date-July 12, 1974
After three years of double sessions following a 1971 fire, Norwood officials faced the possibility of further delays for the new Junior High South.
Unfinished Junior High To Open On Schedule-July 8, 1974
Discover the construction history of the $4.5 million Junior High South project in 1974, detailing the challenges faced during the transition from the old Washington Street school.
Liquor License Request Tabled In Norwood-June 19, 1974
An intense Selectmen meeting surfaces complaints of threats, noise, and traffic issues surrounding a local highway establishment.
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.
School Committee Reverses Votes-June 3, 1971
In 1970, the Norwood School Committee reversed two earlier decisions after strong parent turnout, restoring Shattuck School students to Junior High North and adopting a mid‑year “flip‑flop” double‑session schedule while addressing civic center polling and a hospital parking dispute.