Richard King – Norwood Historical Society

July 31, 1984July 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Norwood Labor Negotiations Stalled Awaiting State Free Cash Certification-July 31, 1984

Contract negotiations between Norwood and its municipal and school labor unions remain on hold while town officials await state certification of available free cash to fund wage increases.

June 3, 1981July 19, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Patricia A. McDonald Elected NTA President-June 4, 1981

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.

September 7, 1978September 6, 2026 georgenhs Norwood School Committee, Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Ousts 3 Who Fought School Budget Cut-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-September 7, 1978

July 6, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs Legal Disputes, Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Taxpayers Sue to Restore School Budget-July 6, 1978

Seeking to prevent a mid-summer school closure, 36 Norwood taxpayers filed a lawsuit in 1978 to restore $600,000 in education funding.

June 21, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Town Meeting Slashes General School Budget But Restores Athletic and Band Funding-June 21, 1978

A historic five-session town meeting sparks fierce debates over elementary school closings and safety gear lines.