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.
Norwood School Committee Leaves Door Open for Retiring Hockey Coach Don Wheeler-October 23, 1980
The Norwood School Committee accepted legendary hockey coach Don Wheeler's resignation over budget cuts, but granted him a week to reconsider amid debate over athletic department conditions.
Donna Glaser Appointed New Varsity Cheerleader Coach-September 18, 1980
Norwood School Committee unanimously appoints Donna Glaser as varsity cheerleader coach and discusses truant officer staffing.
Prescott School Principal John F. Monahan Named Norwood School Department Business Manager-August 14, 1980
After a yearlong vacancy, Prescott principal John F. Monahan was appointed school business manager, prompting administrative shifts for Alan Wonson at the Willett School.
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
School Enrollment Shows Drop of 382 from Last Year-September 6, 1979
Norwood public school enrollment drops by 382 students to 5,078, while administrators outline major scheduling and open-campus policy changes at the senior high school.
Norwood School Committee Criticizes Secondary Education Quality-August 9, 1979
The Norwood School Committee sharply criticized secondary education quality, citing poor final exams, grammatical errors in curriculum guides, and low SAT scores.
Norwood Residents Mobilize to Save Balch and Callahan Schools from Proposed Closure-October 31, 1978
More than 200 residents packed the Balch School cafeteria to protest a preliminary recommendation to close the Balch and Callahan elementary schools, organizing PTAs to lobby the School Committee.