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Silhouettes of students running through shattered walls with arrows labeled growth, population, overcrowding, and expansion in a school-themed comic style
July 3, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

School Board Rejects ‘Floating Principal’ Proposal-July 03, 1974

The Norwood School Committee held a contentious session on the evening of July 2, 1974, where, following two weeks of deliberation and a lengthy 90-minute executive session, the board voted … Continue reading School Board Rejects ‘Floating Principal’ Proposal-July 03, 1974

June 13, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

School Committee Blasts Unauthorized High School Band Performance at GOP State Convention-June 13, 1974

Playing for a state senator without school board approval lands the Norwood High School band and the superintendent in hot water.

September 11, 1973September 10, 2026 georgenhs Airport, This Day In Norwood History

Airport Commission Votes Unanimously to Seek Near-Total Ban on Non-Compliant Jets-September 11, 1973

The Norwood Airport Commission unanimously votes to seek a near-total ban on non-compliant turbo-jet aircraft and debates control tower funding responsibilities.

Zoning map for City of Metropolis 2023 with a judge's gavel on top
July 17, 1973July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Zoning

Norwood Planning Board Debates Controversial Condominium Rezoning-July 17, 1973

Residents and local officials clashed over the Valleyview Park project, citing concerns over traffic, infrastructure, and the need for high-density housing.

September 8, 1971September 7, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Deny Permit for Central Street Youth Club Over Police Chief Objections-September 8, 1971

The Board of Selectmen unanimously denies a permit for a proposed Central Street youth club following a negative report and delinquency concerns raised by Police Chief James M. Murphy.

August 9, 1965August 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Zoning

Norwood Planning Board Seeks Four Zoning Changes for Upcoming Special Town Meeting-August 9, 1965

The Norwood Planning Board submitted four zoning amendments for town meeting, covering residential rezonings, plastic footwear manufacturing for Consolidated Shoe, Route 1 uniformity, and apartment permits.

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