Former school committee chairman Henry W. Diggs announced last night that if he regains his seat on the committee in next year's election, he intends to vote to renew the … Continue reading Henry W. Diggs Vows to Support Superintendent Louis J. Taris if He Returns to Norwood School Committee-October 16, 1981
Norwood School Committee and Fire Chief Splinter Over Looming Impact of Proposition 2½-October 30, 1980
As Election Day approaches, the Norwood School Committee split 3-2 on Proposition 2½, while Fire Chief Thomas Barry warned the tax limitation measure would force severe roster and budget cuts.
Willett School Closing Next Year Not a Sure Thing as School Committee Debates Postponement-November 5, 1979
Amid debate over enrollment and real estate concerns, Norwood officials and candidates clash over whether to delay the scheduled June 1980 closure of the Willett School.
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
William J. Plasko Wins Special Election for Board of Selectmen While Incumbents Survive School Committee Recall-October 25, 1978
Town Moderator William J. Plasko handily won election to the Board of Selectmen in a special election, while school committee incumbents William F. Egan and Joseph M. Pentowski successfully beat back recall challenges.
Property Taxes Dominate Norwood’s 1978 Special Election Amid School Committee Recall and Selectman Race-October 23, 1978
Soaring property taxes take center stage in Norwood's special municipal election, featuring a high-stakes school committee recall, a four-way selectmen race, and a finance commission contest.
Superintendent Sets Nov. 1 Deadline for School Closing Plans Amid Enrollment Decline-September 14, 1978
Superintendent Louis J. Taris sets a Nov. 1 deadline for school closure contingency plans as the Norwood School Committee weighs enrollment drops and facility consolidation.
Elderly Voters and Taxpayer Unrest Drive Historic School Committee Recall-September 8, 1978
A heavy turnout of elderly voters helps oust long-serving school committee member Henry W. Diggs and two colleagues in Norwood's first recall election in 40 years.
Norwood School Committee Approves New Girls High School Hockey Program in Tie Breaking Vote – November 13, 1975
Breaking a deadlocked vote, School Committee Chairman William F. Egan authorized a new girls hockey program at Norwood High, allocating funds for equipment and ice rental despite scheduling uncertainties.
Rudith M. Berkowitz Criticizes Lack of Girls’ Sports Options at Norwood School Committee Meeting-November 6, 1975
Pushing for expanded athletic programs, Norwood School Committee member Rudith M. Berkowitz challenged the lack of varsity soccer and hockey for female students during a heated debate with colleagues and Athletic Director Arthur Gulla.