Norwood joins Brookline and other suburbs suing Governor Michael S. Dukakis over withheld state aid, even as unexpected local revenues nearly cover the town's $1.1 million shortfall.
School Committee’s Contract Dispute with Security Transportation Inc.-July 31, 1981
The dispute between the Norwood school committee and Security Transportation Inc., a transportation firm from Medford, Massachusetts, has reached a boiling point. The company filed a lawsuit against the committee … Continue reading School Committee’s Contract Dispute with Security Transportation Inc.-July 31, 1981
Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
With opening day just two weeks away, the Norwood School Committee voted 4-3 to reject all bids received the previous week for special needs student transportation. Acting under emergency procedures, … Continue reading Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
Norwood Teachers Association & Taxpayers File Lawsuit Over School Budget Cuts-July 22, 1978
Back in July 1978, community tensions over municipal spending reached a boiling point when the Norwood Teachers Association and 36 local taxpayers filed a lawsuit in Norfolk Superior Court to overturn a $618,795 cut to the school budget.
Ruling On Henry O. Peabody Will By Judge Morton of Supreme Court-This Day In Norwood History-December 2, 1904
About $350,000 Goes to Found School for Girls at Norwood. The Henry O. Peabody School For Girls as it looked in 1959 Judge Marston of the supreme court yesterday discharged … Continue reading Ruling On Henry O. Peabody Will By Judge Morton of Supreme Court-This Day In Norwood History-December 2, 1904
Will of Henry O. Peabody Contested-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1904
Bulk of Large Estate Was Bequeathed to Found an Industrial School for Girls at Norwood. Henry O. Peabody ca. 1890Image courtesy of Ms. Candice Perry, 3rd Great-Niece of Henry O. … Continue reading Will of Henry O. Peabody Contested-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1904
Mrs Mary Duncan Sues Miss Mabel Hill For Slander-This Day In Norwood History-January 6, 1903
Peculiar Case Before the District Court of Northern Norfolk County. Libelous Statements Were Posted in Norwood Not Long Ago. DEDHAM Jan 6-—A peculiar case came up in the civil session … Continue reading Mrs Mary Duncan Sues Miss Mabel Hill For Slander-This Day In Norwood History-January 6, 1903