SCHOOL NOTICE

The following are the boundaries of the new North School District:

On the North and East the Westwood line; on the South, Washington Street; on the West, Vernon Street.

All children of the first five grades living on Cottage Street, Prospect Street, east of Cottage Street, Maple Street, east of Cottage Street, Nichols Street, east of Cottage Street, Prospect Avenue, Wheelock Avenue, High Street, Lyden Street, Nahatan street, north of Washington street, Railroad avenue, north of Washington street, School street, Casey street, Myrtle street, Granite street, George street, Silver street, Fulton street, Howard street, Baker street, Pine street and Morse avenue are to attend the new school on Fulton street.

All children of the first five grades living on Washington Street are to attend the Guild school.

Per order,
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY

Norwood Trial Lawyer John J. C. Herlihy Named Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers-September 29, 1973

Norwood Trial Lawyer John J. C. Herlihy Named Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers-September 29, 1973

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Norwood trial lawyer John J. C. Herlihy is named a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, reflecting on a career of landmark precedents and courtroom dedication.

Norwood High Football Opens Bay State League Play with 29-13 Victory Over Milton-September 28, 1981

Norwood High Football Opens Bay State League Play with 29-13 Victory Over Milton-September 28, 1981

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Defending Super Bowl champs Norwood High open their Bay State League football season with a hard-fought 29-13 victory over Milton behind strong ground performances.

Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977

Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977

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Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.

Norwood Scrapbook-August 3

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A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

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A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.


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