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Opening Salvos Fired in School Budget Battle-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1978
A $126,000 budget variance, classroom ratio disputes, and proposals to redistribute students stir debate at Norwood Town Meeting.
Auditorium Crowd Supports School Budget-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1978
A packed hearing at the Aaron Guild School turns into an arena of support for public education as town officials dispute FinCom's budget metrics.
School Board Rejects ‘Floating Principal’ Proposal-This Day In Norwood History-July 03, 1974
The Norwood School Committee held a contentious session on the evening of July 2, 1974, where, following two weeks of deliberation and a lengthy 90-minute executive session, the board voted … Continue reading School Board Rejects ‘Floating Principal’ Proposal-This Day In Norwood History-July 03, 1974
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 Split Over Closing the Shattuck and Winslow Buildings-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1974
Debate intensifies at a Norwood School Committee meeting over redistricting, school closures, and federal grants.
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.
Junior High Alternate Estimates Sought-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1971
A sharp debate divides Town Manager Walter Blasenak and finance officials over mounting unappropriated architectural fees for Boston design firms.