New Friends Show They Care About Norwood Theft Victim-July 12, 1985

After a devastating June break-in at her 715 Washington St. store, Gould rebuilt her business with the help of a caring downtown community.

Bomb Suspect with Norwood Ties Arrested in Montreal Station Blast-September 5, 1984

Thomas Brigham, a 65-year-old former World War II prisoner of war and transient resident of South Norwood, was arrested in Montreal in connection with a devastating Monday bombing at the … Continue reading Bomb Suspect with Norwood Ties Arrested in Montreal Station Blast-September 5, 1984

2 Norwood Teens Arrested in School Vandalism, Theft-July 20, 1984

The summer of 1984 had just begun to heat up in the quiet suburban town of Norwood, Massachusetts, when a sense of unease settled over the community. On July 11, … Continue reading 2 Norwood Teens Arrested in School Vandalism, Theft-July 20, 1984

Civic Center Conversion Gets Under Way-September 9, 1983

Mello Construction receives a $1.34 million contract to begin converting the former National Guard armory into a civic recreation center, with temporary registry offices set up at the Guild School.

Husband Arrested and Charged with First-Degree Murder-August 24, 1982

Walenty C. Gil was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of his estranged wife, Maria Gil, and Frank Doherty following a stabbing at a Washington Street bar.

Double Fatal Stabbing Inside Washington Street Tavern-August 16, 1982

Maria A. Gil, Dundulis Lunch owner and former selectman candidate, and Frank Doherty were found stabbed to death inside the Washington Street tavern by morning cleaning staff.

Unarmed Man Robs McDonald’s Restaurant on Route 1 of Cash Bag-September 14, 1981

An unarmed robber enters a Route 1 McDonald's through a rear service door and escapes with a cash bag after threatening the assistant manager.

Police Internal Investigation Nears Conclusion in Alleged Station Bicycle Theft Case-July 29, 1981

Town Manager John J. Carroll announced that an internal police investigation into an alleged bicycle theft at the Norwood police station will conclude shortly.

Norwood Police Warn to Avoid Wooded Areas Following Playground Assault-July 24, 1980

Norwood Police Chief James Curran warned parents to keep children out of wooded areas following a sexual assault near the Winslow School Playground.

Secrets Behind Gas Station Kidnapping-March 16, 1979

It was a short story, one that may have been passed over by most readers — a story in the Evening Globe of March 16, 1978, about the kidnapping of … Continue reading Secrets Behind Gas Station Kidnapping-March 16, 1979