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October 4, 1973September 27, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Proposal Would Combine High School and Henry O. Peabody School Facilities-October 4, 1973

The School Committee reviews a preliminary proposal to combine Norwood High School and Henry O. Peabody School facilities for a new career development and vocational program.

October 4, 1973September 27, 2026 georgenhs Music, This Day In Norwood History

Professional Drummer Jack Adams Directs Drum Department at Norwood Music Center-October 4, 1973

Veteran drummer and former Boston shop owner Jack Adams brings decades of big band history to his role heading the drum department at Norwood's Music Center.

October 3, 1973September 25, 2026 georgenhs Communications and Media, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood’s Order for Emergency 911 Line Placed on Hold Until 1975-October 3, 1973

Town Manager John P. Mogan informs selectmen that the telephone company has delayed Norwood's emergency 911 service rollout until June 1975.

September 29, 1973September 28, 2026 georgenhs Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Trial Lawyer John J. C. Herlihy Named Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers-September 29, 1973

Norwood trial lawyer John J. C. Herlihy is named a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, reflecting on a career of landmark precedents and courtroom dedication.

October 2, 1972September 23, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High School Refines Open Campus Program in Second Year of Operation-October 2, 1972

Entering its second year, Norwood High School's open campus system sees tighter corridor rules, sophomore restrictions, and expanded academic seminars while undergoing state-mandated evaluation.

October 1, 1970September 23, 2026 georgenhs Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Profile in Civic Dedication: Jim Drummey’s Lifelong Service to Norwood-October 1, 1970

A profile on Jim Drummey, lifelong Norwood resident, former selectman, and newly appointed assessor, whose deep-rooted family history and dedication shape his decades of municipal service.

October 5, 1968November 1, 2026 georgenhs Biography, Politics, This Day In Norwood History

A Profile of Longtime Norwood Selectman John A. “Alec” Abdallah-October 5, 1968

A profile of longtime Norwood Selectman John A. "Alec" Abdallah, exploring his family roots, political philosophy, and dedication to the town he calls the crown jewel.

October 4, 1968September 27, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

140 Citizens Attend League of Women Voters Candidates Night at Norwood Junior High School-October 4, 1968

Approximately 140 citizens attend a League of Women Voters candidates night at Norwood Junior High School to hear state and county hopefuls debate welfare, veterans' preferences, and government size.

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October 5, 1967September 27, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Winslow School PTA President Criticizes “Cellar Classrooms”, Lack of Facilities-October 5, 1967

Winslow School PTA President Edmund G. Linehan criticizes cellar classrooms and missing gym facilities at a School Committee meeting addressing budget shortfalls and teacher talks.

October 3, 1967September 25, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Red Sox Rookie Reggie Smith Unwinds at Home in Norwood After Dramatic Pennant Win-October 3, 1967

Red Sox rookie star Reggie Smith and his wife Ernestine relax at their Windsor Gardens apartment in Norwood after capturing the 1967 American League pennant.

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