REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923

Published and Presented With the Compliments of George F. WillettChairman Town Planning Board1912 - 1923 Report of ARTHUR A. SHURTLEFF, Town Planner SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS :Zoning, by JOHN P. FOX, ConsultantCivic … Continue reading REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923

Did You Know? Class Rings

The concept of wearing a ring to create a feeling of unity among a group of people – fellowship rings – is believed to have started in ancient Egypt, where some … Continue reading Did You Know? Class Rings

Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

The Beacon School

The Beacon School, built in 1890, was located on the corner of Bullard St and Beacon St.

Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013

Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013

Norwood High School’s Last Hurrah-This Day in Norwood History-June 11, 2011

June 11, 2011- Over 2,000 alumni returned for a chance to say goodbye to Norwood High School in a Last Hurrah

Norwood’s New High School Nears Completion Under State Model-School Program-This Day In Norwood History-April 7, 2011

Norwood’s new high school opened in 2011 with a design that saved millions — and kept the beloved clock‑tower look the town grew up with.

Voters Approve New Norwood High School-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 2009

Norwood High School Project Faces Delay Despite Overwhelming Voter Support On April 12, 2009, Norwood found itself at a dramatic crossroads — one defined by overwhelming civic unity on the … Continue reading Voters Approve New Norwood High School-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 2009

Norwood High Launches Student‑Led Program To Prevent Gender Violence-This Day In Norwood History-April 10, 2003

In April 2003, Norwood High School took a proactive step toward creating a safer, more respectful environment for its students. Partnering with Northeastern University’s Center for the Study of Sports in … Continue reading Norwood High Launches Student‑Led Program To Prevent Gender Violence-This Day In Norwood History-April 10, 2003

Norwood High Opens Communications Through TV-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1991

Course provides on-air education from school studio Student anchors read the news as other students handle the production of “Norwood High School News.” NORWOOD-At 7:30 a.m. Katy Kale, a high … Continue reading Norwood High Opens Communications Through TV-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1991