As Proposition 2 1/2 budget cuts slice through Norwood schools, newly elected NTA President Patricia McDonald steps up to defend teachers and rebuild morale.
Norwood Politics, School Battles & Election Recounts-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1978
A 1978 political firestorm hits Norwood as a tight selectman recount unseals ballots, school budgets trigger a massive lawsuit, and an assessor candidate alleges age bias.
Tight-Fisted Town Meeting Holds Firm On School Department Budget Cuts-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1978
A deadlocked floor fight over a massive school funding reduction brings threats of lawsuits, board recalls, and a complete municipal showdown.
Town Meeting Slashes General School Budget But Restores Athletic and Band Funding-This Day In Norwood History-June 21, 1978
A historic five-session town meeting sparks fierce debates over elementary school closings and safety gear lines.
Budget Cuts, Maintenance Disputes, and Teacher Negotiations Dominate School Committee Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1969
From midnight debates over school budgets to a union clause allowing male teachers to take off their suit jackets on hot days, a marathon 1969 school board meeting laid bare the intense growing pains facing Norwood's overpopulated schools.