Fire officials have recovered about 30 of 150 live shotgun shells scattered about several play areas in town and continued to warn parents today to tell their children not to touch any of the shells if they find them. Fire Captain Robert Malloy said the shells are red and about three inches long. All of the shells, regardless of their condition, have live primers and could explode if handled roughly, according to Malloy. The shells were originally part of military surplus shotgun flares that were manufactured in 1942.
“They were taken from a garage by three 13-year-old boys who separated the flare portions from the shells and were discovered lighting them by a police officer on Saturday night.” The garage was owned by one of the boys’ parents. The boys, who were not identified, told firefighters that they discarded the shells in various locations, including Father Mac’s Playground, the Winter Street Cemetery, the high school athletic field, the town water tank off Bellview Avenue and in the Lincoln Avenue and Prospect Street area. “We want parents to be aware of the potential danger to their youngsters and to tell them how to recognize the shells and not to touch them,” Malloy said. Anyone who finds one of the shells should contact the Norwood Fire Department at 762-0080.
Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger
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1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog Prompts Reunion-July 20, 2014
This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014-1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog prompts Reunion
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Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998
Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood NORWOOD – August 9- Nearly two months have passed since five feet of water inundated the basement of the police station during a torrential June rainstorm. The soaked furniture, files, and paneling have been removed, crucial records are being restored by a special freeze-drying process, the detective…
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“Conehead” Program Rewards Children with Free Ice Cream for Wearing Bicycle Helmets-August 24, 1993
Norwood police are rewarding young bicyclists who wear crash helmets with ice cream gift certificates through the successful Conehead safety program, backed by local businesses.
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Police force reaches out to town-May 17, 1992
Community Policing Arrives in Norwood as Officers Take to the Streets, Shops, and Schools May 17, 1992 — The Boston Globe When three Norwood police officers in two cruisers rolled quietly into a cluster of automotive shops off Route 1 one morning last week, employees stepped out of their bays and offices almost immediately, exchanging…
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Study Warns Chemicals and Leaking Sewers Threaten Drinking Water Wells-August 24, 1988
A two-year DEQE study reveals that industrial chemicals and leaky sewer pipes threaten drinking water wells serving Canton, Norwood, Dedham, and Westwood.
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Library Smoke Alarms Unsafe; To Be Replaced-July 24, 1986
Norwood’s Morrill Memorial Library smoke detectors were found unsafe and non-functional during power outages, prompting an emergency replacement order by Town Manager John Carroll.
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Police Chief James F. Curran To Officially Retire Next Week-June 24, 1983
Incoming Chief Arthur V. Deutesh, a New York Police Captain, delays his arrival until August pending final transition talks with selectmen.
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Mother Wants Overnight Truck Parking Ban-July 8, 1981
Discover the 1981 effort to regulate commercial vehicle parking in Norwood, including the concerns of residents like Kathleen W. Mallet and the logistical challenges faced by local contractors.
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Norwood Security Committee Proposes Electronic Surveillance to Fight Vandalism-August 17, 1977
The Norwood security committee has proposed installing Sonitrol electronic listening devices at the Willett School and deploying CB radio patrols to curb local school vandalism.
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Norwood Emergency Team Services (NETS) Formed to Assist Police with Traffic Control and Patrols-August 8, 1977
Led by Patrolman Paul A. Bishop, the volunteer Norwood Emergency Team Services (NETS) organization utilizes CB radios to assist local police with traffic control during major accidents, fires, and weekend patrols.
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