In Memoriam-Louis F. Parker

LOUIS F. PARKER The townspeople were saddened on the afternoon of March 10, 1953 when they learned of the sudden death of Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker. He died in … Continue reading In Memoriam-Louis F. Parker

1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog Prompts Reunion-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014

This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014-1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog prompts Reunion

William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 2012

William Brooks III, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience from the Norwood, Westwood, and Wellesley police departments, has been announced as the new Chief of the Norwood Police … Continue reading William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 2012

Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998

Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998

Police force reaches out to town-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1992

Norwood police officers Peter Borroni and Sgt. Kevin McDonough talk over some ideas for improving security at their businesses with Richard LeVangie of Westwood Motors and Whitey Anderson of Settles … Continue reading Police force reaches out to town-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1992

Police force reaches out to town-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1992

Norwood police officers Peter Borroni and Sgt. Kevin McDonough talk over some ideas for improving security at their businesses with Richard LeVangie of Westwood Motors and Whitey Anderson of Settles … Continue reading Police force reaches out to town-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1992

General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971

NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971

Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971

SPLIT PERSONALITY — Because the Norwood town jail no longer imprisons but now serves as a Marine recruiting station, holds vagrant water meters in protective custody and will soon contain … Continue reading Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971

Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965

This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965-Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin

Firefighter Francis Hayes Honored at Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964

HONORED AT BANQUET—Firefighter Francis Hayes, who retired two weeks ago, was given a testimonial dinner at the Elks' Ballroom last Wednesday night where over 200 relatives and friends gathered in … Continue reading Firefighter Francis Hayes Honored at Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964