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Tag: William F Pudsey

August 26, 1981August 25, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Football Field Lights Approved-August 26, 1981

Despite funding concerns and opposition from two selectmen, the board approved moving Civic Center lights to Murray Field for high school night football games, while also scheduling a September 28 town meeting for water main upgrades.

July 31, 1981July 29, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Committee Votes Eliminate Youth Hangout-July 31, 1981

Following rampant vandalism, late-night drinking, and brush fires near Callahan Elementary School, the Norwood School Committee voted to fund a $6,000 clearing project to eliminate a notorious youth hangout.

July 24, 1980July 24, 2026 georgenhs History of Norwood Schools, Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Administration Relocates to Willett School-July 24, 1980

The Norwood School Administration relocated to the George F. Willett School and enacted strict new graduation credit requirements.

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.

December 7, 1978August 7, 2026 georgenhs Gone But Not Forgotten, History of Norwood Schools, Schools, This Day In Norwood History

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

August 18, 1949July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

15 Year Old Boy, William F Pudsey, Fashions Women’s Hats-August 18, 1949

This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1949-15 Year Old Boy Fashions Women's Hats

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