The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal regarding a $78 million ruling against the town in its dispute with former electricity provider New England Power Co. With the … Continue reading Supreme Court Nixes Norwood Power Suit Appeal-This Day In Norwood History-October 10, 2007
War Crimes Trial of Former Norwood Resident Suspended-This Day In Norwood History-July 4, 2000
The war crimes trial of former Norwood resident Aleksandras Lileikis reached an indefinite suspension in July 2000, marking a controversial end to the proceedings.
Paul J. Donovan Cleared of Wrongful Arrest-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1981
Discover the story of Paul J. Donovan, a Norwood businessman wrongfully arrested after locating a stolen bicycle for a customer, and his subsequent exoneration in Dedham District Court.
Taxpayers Sue to Restore School Budget-This Day In Norwood History-July 6, 1978
Seeking to prevent a mid-summer school closure, 36 Norwood taxpayers filed a lawsuit in 1978 to restore $600,000 in education funding.
Gridlock Over $6-Million Junior High Rebuilding Plan and Norwood Arena Noise-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1971
A dual crisis hits Norwood in 1971 as a $6-million junior high deficit triggers political warfare and state experts condemn racetrack noise.
Master Allows Testimony In Norwood Arena Hearing-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1971
Abutters from Norton Drive and Deerfield Road testify that Saturday night stock car racing volumes make normal domestic conversation impossible.
Attorney Files Petition For New Trial in Local Murder-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1955
Attorney Files Petition For New Trial in Local Murder-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1955
Defense Counsel In Plea For Not Guilty Verdict As Murder Trial Ends-This Day in Norwood History-March 17, 1955
An hour and three quarters' fervent plea for the return of a not guilty verdict for his youthful client, Peter Makarewicz, echoed through the courtroom at Dedham this morning as … Continue reading Defense Counsel In Plea For Not Guilty Verdict As Murder Trial Ends-This Day in Norwood History-March 17, 1955
Defense Bans Women Jurors in Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-March 7, 1955
YOUTHFUL MURDER DEFENDANT, Peter W. Makarewicz, 15, Norwood, arrives at Dedham Courthouse today for start of his trial. He is charged with slaying young daughter of a neighbor. Holding car … Continue reading Defense Bans Women Jurors in Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-March 7, 1955
Few Details Emerge In Case Against Peter Makarewicz On Eve Of Trial For Murder of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-March 6, 1955
DEDHAM. March 6- Tall, slim, delicately handsome Peter Makarewicz, 15, of Norwood, goes on trial in Norfolk Superior Court Monday for the murder of pretty, 15-year-old Geraldine Annese, whose nude … Continue reading Few Details Emerge In Case Against Peter Makarewicz On Eve Of Trial For Murder of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-March 6, 1955