Norwood schools prepare for an enrollment decline of 319 students
Charlwell House Activities Program Promotes Active Engagement for Elderly Residents-August 22, 1977
Charlwell House residents enjoy active programming ranging from cooking and pottery clubs to fun bus trips
Public Schools Enrollment Down 341 Students, Though Upcoming Apartment Construction Expected to Boost Numbers-September 16, 1976
Norwood school officials report a drop of 341 students in total enrollment, but anticipate new apartment construction will push numbers back up.
Louis Buscone Jr. Appointed High School Vice-Principal After Close School Committee Vote-September 9, 1976
Louis Buscone Jr. wins a one-year appointment as Norwood High School vice-principal by a 4-3 school committee vote as the board reviews declining enrollment figures.
Incomplete Sprinkler System Threatens Extended Half-Day Sessions at Norwood High School-September 9, 1976
Norwood High School may remain on half-day sessions due to incomplete sprinkler installation by ABC Sprinkler Co., prompting school committee threats of legal action.
Sprinkler Installation Nears Completion to Ensure On-Time School Opening-August 27, 1976
Contractors promise completion of the Norwood High sprinkler system by next Friday, ensuring schools open on time while registration and schedule details are announced.
Norwood School Bus Routes and Schedules Announced-August 27, 1976
Complete, unabridged bus schedules and stop locations for Norwood public schools and St. Catherine's for the 1976-77 year.
School Committee and FinCom Clash Over School Bus Budget and Business Manager Practices-August 26, 1976
Tempers flared as the Norwood Finance Commission and School Committee locked horns over a bus transportation budget and criticism aimed at Business Manager Lawrence S. Canter.
School Committee Reviews Standardized Test Results-September 18, 1975
Norwood School Committee reviews standardized test results, prompting officials to push for a return to basics in math and language skills across all grade levels.
Norwood Faces Fiscal Crunch Under Chapter 766 Special Education Mandates-August 28, 1975
School officials report that Norwood's special education program faces a funding shortfall under state Chapter 766 mandates, prompting legal review and contract awards.