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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.

October 18, 1980October 17, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Farrs Begin New Ministry as Co-Pastors of United Church of Norwood-October 18, 1980

Unanimous Vote Establishes Husband-Wife Co-Pastorship-October 18, 1980 A unique ministry begins tomorrow at 10 a.m. when the husband-wife team of The Rev. Ronald S. Farr and The Rev. Patricia Heaney … Continue reading Farrs Begin New Ministry as Co-Pastors of United Church of Norwood-October 18, 1980

October 18, 1979October 17, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

George F. Willett School Faces Potential Temporary Reprieve-October 18, 1979

Enrollment and Space Questions Revive Closing Debate-October 18, 1979 The future of the George F. Willett School is back under intense scrutiny. Although the School Committee voted on January 17 … Continue reading George F. Willett School Faces Potential Temporary Reprieve-October 18, 1979

December 7, 1978August 7, 2026 georgenhs Gone But Not Forgotten, History of Norwood Schools, Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-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-December 7, 1978

June 2, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Scholar Is Class Stranger-June 2, 1978

In 1978, Bill Murray—unable to attend classes due to osteogenesis imperfecta—became Norwood High’s valedictorian, breaking new ground for accessibility, educational rights, and home‑tutored achievement.

August 17, 1977August 15, 2026 georgenhs Public Safety, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Security Committee Proposes Electronic Surveillance to Fight Vandalism-August 17, 1977

The Norwood security committee has proposed installing Sonitrol electronic listening devices at the Willett School and deploying CB radio patrols to curb local school vandalism.

June 20, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs School Construction, Schools, This Day In Norwood History

High School Addition Plan Okayed-June 20, 1974

Principal Monbouquette details structural upgrades and media center conversions to combat overcrowding.

June 19, 1974September 11, 2026 georgenhs School Closing, Schools, This Day In Norwood History

School Committee Split Over Closing the Shattuck and Winslow Buildings-June 19, 1974

Debate intensifies at a Norwood School Committee meeting over redistricting, school closures, and federal grants.

November 23, 1972July 19, 2026 georgenhs Arts & Culture, Arts and Culture, This Day In Norwood History

Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-November 23, 1972

TEACHER AND PUPIL—Instructor Martin Gillman joins Earl Chamberlain among the bells in the tower of Norwood Town Hall where Chamberlain (left) plays the carillon. (Globe Photo by Ellis Herwig) Bells … Continue reading Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-November 23, 1972

June 8, 1971July 19, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Board Agrees on Postponement of School Renovation Article-June 8, 1971

A multi-million dollar architectural estimate nearly doubles expected costs for the burned-out Junior High South, prompting town leaders to delay action.

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