The Norwood School Committee overhauled its student transportation system and faced an $8,000 wave of structural school vandalism in July 1970
School Board Stops Metco And Book Lists-June 18, 1970
A tie vote defeats a local high school Metco expansion while the school committee votes to completely abolish student reading lists
Boards Press for Expanded Community Use of School Gymnasiums-August 14, 1969
Citing taxpayer ownership and a lack of indoor recreational space, Norwood selectmen and Charles C. Saraca urged the school committee to open school gyms to the public.
Strikes And Weather Delay North Junior High School Construction-June 17, 1969
Superintendent Warns Of Possible Double-Session Classes If Washington Street Facility Openings Fail A steel strike at the end of last summer halted installation of metal decking for the roof and … Continue reading Strikes And Weather Delay North Junior High School Construction-June 17, 1969
School Committee Holds Open Sessions Following Executive Session Debate-September 5, 1968
School Committee Chairman John J. Cavanaugh sparks debate before opening union contract talks to the public, while Superintendent Philip O. Coakley reports improved elementary class ratios.
Norwood Oasis in Tension Era-June 8, 1968
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Is Norwood’s Willett School Crowded Before It Opens?-June 8, 1968
On the eve of its grand opening, a newly constructed neighborhood school faces immediate scrutiny over surging class size projections and miscalculated local birth rates.
Winslow School PTA President Criticizes “Cellar Classrooms”, Lack of Facilities-October 5, 1967
Winslow School PTA President Edmund G. Linehan criticizes cellar classrooms and missing gym facilities at a School Committee meeting addressing budget shortfalls and teacher talks.
Paul M. Alberta Appointed Music Director and Richard Talanian Named Cleveland Vice-Principal-September 16, 1966
Norwood School Committee appoints Paul M. Alberta as new public schools music director and Richard Talanian, Jr. as Cleveland School vice-principal.
Norwood Renews Search For High School Principal-June 25, 1964
Officials plan to evaluate past candidates and request recommendations from Boston area colleges while Vice Principal John Mombouquette prepares for interim leadership.