Father and son jewelers survive an armed holdup at Andy’s Jewelers in Guild Square, sparking a dramatic police shootout, a downtown foot chase, and a carjacking.
Hazardous Shooting Incident On Route 1-July 22, 1978
On July 22, 1978, Stephen Pacheco was sought after a van was struck by gunfire near the Norwood-Canton exit.
Poor Lighting and Maintenance Issues Linked to School Vandalism-August 31, 1977
During a nighttime tour of municipal properties frequently targeted by vandals, Norwood town officials and security experts concluded that inadequate or completely missing exterior lighting is a primary catalyst for … Continue reading Poor Lighting and Maintenance Issues Linked to School Vandalism-August 31, 1977
Police Arrest Eleven Following Incidents at Railroad Ave and Pumping Station-August 26, 1977
Norwood police arrested eleven individuals following two separate late-night disturbances near the Railroad Avenue Stop and Shop and the Route 1 Ellis pumping station.
Police Remove Youths From Vernon Street Pool After Storm Closure-ThisDayInNorwoodHistory-July1, 1977
Police were called to the Father MacAleer pool on Vernon Street after youths entered the facility following a thunderstorm-related closure.
Norwood Public Drinking Bylaw Pushes Problem to Outskirts of Town, Says Police Chief James F. Curran-July 30, 1976
Police Chief James F. Curran reported that Norwood's four-month-old public drinking bylaw successfully cleared the town square but pushed drinking to the outskirts.
Governor’s Council Commutes Life Sentence of Peter W. Makarewicz-July 31, 1975
The Governor's Council voted 6-2 to commute the life sentence of Peter W. Makarewicz of Norwood, who was convicted in 1955 for the murder of Geraldine Annese.
Masked Duo Rob Needham National Bank Branch on Route 1A-September 16, 1974
Two masked robbers use an iron battering ram to smash into the Needham National Bank branch on Route 1A, escaping with night deposits in the second holdup at the location this year.
Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested-This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974
This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested
Norwood Robbers Lock Up Victims, Flee With $130-July 13, 1974
The violent afternoon heist resulted in a brief containment of the victims before the suspects successfully fled the Norwood dealership.