Ashtray filled with cigarette butts labeled 'No Smoking' with people drinking and smoking in background
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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.

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School Committeeman Pentowski Leads Push to Ban Smoking at Board Meetings-July 23, 1980

Norwood School Committee member Joseph Pentowski is continuing his fight to ban smoking during board meetings, citing health and student example concerns.