A historic five-session town meeting sparks fierce debates over elementary school closings and safety gear lines.
School Board Confronts Stalled Teacher Negotiations and Implements Stricter High School Credit Policies-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1974
From 1912 chair distributions to honoring a World War II veteran patrolman, the school board settles wide dockets.
High School Addition Plan Okayed-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1974
Principal Monbouquette details structural upgrades and media center conversions to combat overcrowding.
Saraca Criticizes Band Appearance-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1974
A dispute erupts over an "eleventh-hour decision" to allow a student band performance for fundraising.
School Committee Blasts Unauthorized High School Band Performance at GOP State Convention-This Day In Norwood History-June 13, 1974
Playing for a state senator without school board approval lands the Norwood High School band and the superintendent in hot water.
Gridlock Over $6-Million Junior High Rebuilding Plan and Norwood Arena Noise-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1971
A dual crisis hits Norwood in 1971 as a $6-million junior high deficit triggers political warfare and state experts condemn racetrack noise.
Fire Department Salary Parity Defeated-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1971
A 70-minute quorum delay sets the stage for a tumultuous night of budget slashing at the 1971 Norwood Town Meeting, leaving town leadership reeling and firefighters without wage parity
School Committee Reverses Votes-This Day In Norwood History-June 3, 1971
In 1970, the Norwood School Committee reversed two earlier decisions after strong parent turnout, restoring Shattuck School students to Junior High North and adopting a mid‑year “flip‑flop” double‑session schedule while addressing civic center polling and a hospital parking dispute.
School Committee Decisions on Budgets, Dress Codes, and Regional Programs-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1970
From student dress code victories to union wage matching, a busy school board session redefines Norwood education.
Saraca Defends School Salary Request-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1969
A contentious public hearing surfaces underlying frustrations over closed-door collective bargaining laws.