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 Scrapbook-August 3
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
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.
In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. (1947 – July 25, 2026)
Opening Tribute The Norwood community joins the Hughes family in mourning the unexpected passing of Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. on July 25, 2026, at the age of 79. For … Continue reading In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr.…
In Memoriam: Principal John P. Piccirilli
Principal John P. Piccirilli guided Norwood High School through decades of academic, cultural, and structural change. His steady leadership, compassion, and commitment to students shaped the lives of thousands. We honor his remarkable legacy and service to the Norwood community.
Norwood Entrepreneur Quontay Turner-January 30, 2026
Quontay Turner, owner of The Emerald City Plant Shop on Washington Street, for her business success and community leadership.
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