Norwood High School Releases Fourth-Quarter Honor Roll-August 14, 1986

Norwood High School announced its student honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 1985-1986 academic year, recognizing academic achievement across senior, junior, and sophomore classes.

Extra $10,000 Approved for High School Renovation-August 7, 1986

Amid project delays tied to Anchor Construction Corp., the Norwood Finance Commission voted 3-1 to approve an extra $10,000 for KL&Q Architects to oversee the completion of the $5 million high school renovation.

Library Smoke Alarms Unsafe; To Be Replaced-July 24, 1986

Norwood's Morrill Memorial Library smoke detectors were found unsafe and non-functional during power outages, prompting an emergency replacement order by Town Manager John Carroll.

Mustangs Earn Sectional Final Spot-June 16, 1986

A high-stakes tournament matchup in Rockland saw the Norwood Mustangs jump out to a dominant lead before a grueling pitch count set up a dramatic final frame.

Mustangs Punish Rebel Miscues in Tournament Opener-June 5, 1986

Capitalizing on nine defensive miscues by rival Walpole, Coach John Solomon's Norwood Mustangs cruised to an 11-3 postseason opening statement.

Local Artists Paint Fitness Mural at Civic Recreation Center-August 13, 1985

Norwood High graduates Robert Morrissey and Jim McCue painted an anatomical mural at the Civic Recreation Center's Nautilus room on Nahatan Street.

Norwood School Officials Weigh Alternatives as Renovation Delays Threaten High School Opening-August 8, 1985

Norwood school officials discussed seven alternatives for opening day if $5 million high school renovations are not finished, while firmly rejecting double sessions.

State Warns of Asbestos Contamination At Norwood High School-July 25, 1985

State officials warned that Norwood High School is contaminated with asbestos fibers released during $5 million renovations, threatening the start of the fall school term.

Ashtray filled with cigarette butts labeled 'No Smoking' with people drinking and smoking in background

Norwood High School Implements Total Smoking Ban-July 3, 1985

In July 1985, the Norwood School Committee unanimously approved a total smoking ban at Norwood High School to begin in September, prioritizing the health of its students.

Norwood Labor Negotiations Stalled Awaiting State Free Cash Certification-July 31, 1984

Contract negotiations between Norwood and its municipal and school labor unions remain on hold while town officials await state certification of available free cash to fund wage increases.