Junior High North Principal James R. Savage was named one of three finalists for Norwood superintendent of schools, alongside Arlington assistant superintendent William J. Birmingham and Rhode Island administrator Nora M. Walker.
League of Women Voters Urges High Turnout for School Committee Recall Election-August 30, 1978
The League of Women Voters calls on Norwood residents to vote in Tuesday's historic school committee recall election, the first in 30 years.
Second Recall Petition Filed Against Four Norwood School Committee Members-August 28, 1978
A second wave of recall petitions targets four Norwood school committee members over budget cuts, following an initial recall vote scheduled for September 5.
Survey Shows Voters Engaged Ahead of School Committee Recall Election-August 28, 1978
A random resident survey shows Norwood voters are closely following the September 5 school committee recall election, though most remain undecided on candidates and budget cuts.
FinCom Stuns School Committee with Sudden Reversal-August 22, 1978
In a sharp reversal, the Norwood Finance Commission voted against restoring $335,000 to the school budget, leaving the School Committee weighing lawsuits and alternative funding paths ahead of town meeting.
FinCom Chairman William F. Collins Stirs Controversy with Shift on School Budget Restoration-August 11, 1978
Finance Commission Chairman William F. Collins announced plans to support restoring $363,000 to the school budget, sparking sharp internal disagreement from commissioners Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps.
Tight-Fisted Town Meeting Holds Firm On School Department Budget Cuts-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 Slashes $428,000 From School Budget-June 20, 1978
A historic fiscal battle forces severe cuts to teacher salaries and administrative lines despite board warnings.
Opening Salvos Fired in School Budget Battle-June 15, 1978
A $126,000 budget variance, classroom ratio disputes, and proposals to redistribute students stir debate at Norwood Town Meeting.
State Cites Nine Deficient Areas in Norwood Special Ed-August 16, 1977
A state Department of Education audit of Norwood's Chapter 766 special education program cited nine minor compliance issues while praising overall staff commitment and progress.