William F Egan – Norwood Historical Society

July 23, 1980July 22, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, Public Health, School Committee, This Day In Norwood History

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.

August 8, 1978August 6, 2026 georgenhs Norwood School Committee, School Committee, This Day In Norwood History

Second School Recall Drive Targets Remaining Four Norwood School Committee Members-August 8, 1978

Parents filed affidavits to recall four Norwood School Committee members over unresolved school budget cuts, expanding an ongoing political dispute.

August 1, 1974July 30, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Committee Votes to Relocate School Administration Offices-August 1, 1974

The Norwood School Committee voted 5-2 to relocate central school administration offices to the Winslow School, pending cost estimates from Superintendent Philip O. Coakley.

August 1, 1974July 30, 2026 georgenhs Norwood School Committee, School Committee, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Committee Denies Pay Raise for Superintendent Philip O. Coakley-August 1, 1974

The Norwood School Committee voted 4-1 to freeze Superintendent Philip O. Coakley's salary due to performance dissatisfaction, prompting a walkout by members Rudith Berkowitz and William F. Egan.