“The Neponset River rises in Foxborough and enters Walpole at the extreme south corner, and takes a northerly course to the centre, then changes to an easterly course, and enters … Continue reading Settling into Business in East Walpole:
Willett Early Childhood Center Expands To Free Full Day Kindergarten-This Day in Norwood History-September 5, 2004
Now available: Free, full-day kindergarten Norwood kindergarten teacher Christina Jenkins arranged a word wall in preparation for Thursday’s classes, which begin Thursday at the former Willet School. Sun, Sep 5, … Continue reading Willett Early Childhood Center Expands To Free Full Day Kindergarten-This Day in Norwood History-September 5, 2004
Nelson E. “Sonny” Barner Named Head of MDC Police-June 14, 1985
Former Norwood Milkman Appointed Superintendent of Metropolitan Law Enforcement Agency Nelson E. "Sonny" Barner, a former milkman who worked his way up through the ranks of the Metropolitan Police, has … Continue reading Nelson E. “Sonny” Barner Named Head of MDC Police-June 14, 1985
Perfect Day For 494 Norwood High Grads-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-June 7, 1981
Opening Salvos Fired in School Budget Battle-June 15, 1978
A $126,000 budget variance, classroom ratio disputes, and proposals to redistribute students stir debate at Norwood Town Meeting.
Saraca Criticizes Band Appearance-June 19, 1974
A dispute erupts over an "eleventh-hour decision" to allow a student band performance for fundraising.
Gridlock Over $6-Million Junior High Rebuilding Plan and Norwood Arena Noise-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1971
A dual crisis hits Norwood in 1971 as a $6-million junior high deficit triggers political warfare and state experts condemn racetrack noise.
General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-January 23, 1971
NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-January 23, 1971
Norwood Voters To Consider Lighting Funds-June 26, 1968
The Finance Commission backs the utility expansion alongside a $163,000 sewer construction article, while the town master plan is deferred.