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August 20, 1979August 17, 2026 georgenhs Churches, This Day In Norwood History

Historical Relics from First Congregational Church Surface in Norwood Archives-August 20, 1979

Preserved in the First Congregational Church's historical room, cornerstone artifacts from past building eras highlight Norwood's deep heritage as the town historical commission launches a repository search.

Student holding university acceptance letter among study books and notes
July 10, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Almost 50% of Graduates Head To College-July 10, 1969

The Norwood High School guidance department released a significant report on July 10, 1969, detailing the educational future of the school’s 419 graduates. The data revealed that approximately 45 percent … Continue reading Almost 50% of Graduates Head To College-July 10, 1969

September 12, 1963September 10, 2026 georgenhs Norwood School Committee, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Committee Seeks Town Counsel Ruling on Open Meeting Laws-September 12, 1963

The School Committee votes to ask Town Counsel whether the Open Meeting Law requires all Norwood municipal boards to hold open budget deliberations for 1964.

September 5, 1963September 4, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Enrollment Hike Forces Split Classes in Norwood Public Schools-September 5, 1963

Norwood public schools experience an enrollment spike of 416 students, prompting split classes at Cleveland and Callahan schools and sparking a debate over elementary cafeteria capacity.

January 11, 1959July 19, 2026 georgenhs School Construction, Schools, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-January 11, 1959

Special Ceremonies Planned Week Apart DEDICATION—Members of the elementary schools building committee Inspect the stage at the Prescott School as they tour the premises In preparation for formal dedication cere* … Continue reading Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-January 11, 1959

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