Jim Gormley (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) JAMES JOSEPH GORMLEY entered the service of the Norwood Public Schools on September 7, 1932. Until death took him from us on … Continue reading In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley
Teenager Wins School Board Seat-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1983
When 18-year-old Timothy McDonough decided to run for a School Committee seat in Norwood, he was a little doubtful about his chances. But he made up his mind that with … Continue reading Teenager Wins School Board Seat-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1983
Smoking At Norwood School Committee Meetings-This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1980
A smoking truce by Norwood panel The four smokers of the seven-member Norwood School Committee have quietly cleared the air — at least until the next committee meeting — in … Continue reading Smoking At Norwood School Committee Meetings-This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1980
Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-This Day In Norwood History-December 7, 1978
1978 - 1979 Norwood School Committee In a meeting that ended in a shouting match, the Norwood School Committee last night voted 4 to 3 to close two of the … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-This Day In Norwood History-December 7, 1978
Norwood Weighs Closing of 2 Elementary Schools-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1978
The Norwood school committee will discuss closing two elementary schools at tonight's meeting at the Junior High School South Auditorium. School Supt. Louis J. Taris expected to recommend closing both … Continue reading Norwood Weighs Closing of 2 Elementary Schools-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1978
Norwood Ousts 3 Who Fought School Budget Cut-This Day In Norwood History-September 7, 1978
Photo of the 1977-1978 School Committee (Norwood Town Report) Three Norwood School Committee members who refused to agree to a $600,000 budget cut were voted out of office in a … Continue reading Norwood Ousts 3 Who Fought School Budget Cut-This Day In Norwood History-September 7, 1978
Board Rejects Naming HS Wing For Kennedy-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
The Norwood School Committee at their meeting last Wednesday night, in rejecting the proposal of the Board of Selectmen to honor the late President John F. Kennedy by naming the … Continue reading Board Rejects Naming HS Wing For Kennedy-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
At Least 183 Expected in Norwood’s First Public Kindergarten Classes-This Day in Norwood History-June 18, 1948
A survey by the School Department has determined that at least 183 youngsters will enter the kindergarten when classes are established in Norwood next September it was revealed at the … Continue reading At Least 183 Expected in Norwood’s First Public Kindergarten Classes-This Day in Norwood History-June 18, 1948
Grade Schools To Be Closed During Storm Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1948
Ordered Shut Down Until Further Notice To Keep Pupils Off Streets The cancellation of school sessions for elementary grade students until further notice was ordered at the organization meeting of … Continue reading Grade Schools To Be Closed During Storm Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1948