A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House
Joel Baker house, circa 1900, when it was still situated on Washington Street (Norwood Historical Society collection) Joel M. Baker bought this house lot in 1854 from Joseph Day. It … Continue reading 12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House
Norwood High Opens Communications Through TV-December 1, 1991
Course provides on-air education from school studio Student anchors read the news as other students handle the production of “Norwood High School News.” NORWOOD-At 7:30 a.m. Katy Kale, a high … Continue reading Norwood High Opens Communications Through TV-December 1, 1991
Prescott Elementary School Parents Urge School Committee to Alleviate Overcrowding-September 12, 1991
Prescott Elementary School parents petition the Norwood School Committee to hire a part-time teacher to alleviate overcrowded kindergarten classes.
Norwood Schools Get Backing for Cable TV-July 24, 1991
The Norwood School Committee unanimously voted to pursue a $530,000 federal Even Start grant utilizing cable television to expand early childhood education for Norwood and Westwood.
Search for Superintendent Stirs Conflict on Committee-July 24, 1991
The Norwood School Committee engaged in a tense debate over expanding the superintendent search committee to include PTA representation and broader community voices.
Norwood High School to Drop Latin Program Due to Dwindling Enrollment-September 27, 1990
Citing dwindling enrollment and a lack of cost-effectiveness, Norwood High School officials announce that Latin courses will be eliminated from the curriculum after June.
Norwood High School Implements Total Smoking Ban-July 3, 1985
In July 1985, the Norwood School Committee unanimously approved a total smoking ban at Norwood High School to begin in September, prioritizing the health of its students.
Gormley Named Norwood Ice Coach-June 25, 1984
Former BC High and Stoughton Mentor Tapped to Succeed Alvin Crowell at High School Helm James Gormley, former head hockey coach at Boston College High School and Stoughton High School, … Continue reading Gormley Named Norwood Ice Coach-June 25, 1984
Norwood School Committee to Ask Teachers to Renegotiate Contracts-August 20, 1982
Citing finance commission opposition and Proposition 2 1/2 limits, the school committee will ask teachers to renegotiate 8 percent pay raises or face town meeting review on September 20.