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-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1991
Students Take Reins For Town Government Day-This Day In Norwood History-June 9, 1981
School Committee Pledges Paint And Textbook Inventory To Student Delegates The utilitarian gray paint covering the walls of the Norwood High School cafeteria may soon be replaced with student-designed artwork … Continue reading Students Take Reins For Town Government Day-This Day In Norwood History-June 9, 1981
Perfect Day For 494 Norwood High Grads-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1981
Class Of 1981 Celebrates Commencement Ceremonies At Murray Field (1981 TIOT) A perfect June day greeted the 494 graduating seniors of Norwood High School and the crowd of more than … Continue reading Perfect Day For 494 Norwood High Grads-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1981
Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-This Day In Norwood History-December 7, 1978
1978 - 1979 Norwood School Committee In a meeting that ended in a shouting match, the Norwood School Committee last night voted 4 to 3 to close two of the … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-This Day In Norwood History-December 7, 1978
Tight-Fisted Town Meeting Holds Firm On School Department Budget Cuts-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1978
A deadlocked floor fight over a massive school funding reduction brings threats of lawsuits, board recalls, and a complete municipal showdown.
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.
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.
Delayed Computer Billing Receipts Spark Optimistic Tax Forecasts-This Day In Norwood History-June 18, 1974
Selectmen and assessors leverage delayed electric receipts and cherry sheet funds to keep tax rates at 39.
Meeting Ignores School Pleas, Cuts Budget By $126,558-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1971
A fierce debate over encumbered funds and municipal parity dominates a marathon Norwood Town Meeting session over the town budget.