Norwood Recreation Department Releases Summer Swimming And Tennis Rosters-This Day In Norwood History-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

Swim coach instructing children kicking in pool during swim lesson

Norwood Announces Full Summer Recreation Schedule-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1978

A deadlocked floor fight over a massive school funding reduction brings threats of lawsuits, board recalls, and a complete municipal showdown.

Liquor License Request Tabled In Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-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.