A brief disturbance occurred at the Father MacAleer swimming pool on Vernon Street when Norwood Police were called to remove a group of youths who had entered the facility after it had been closed for the day.
Recreation Director Robert Ivatts explained that the pool had been shut down due to thunder showers in accordance with state law requiring public pools to close during such weather conditions. The lifeguard remained on duty until 4:45 p.m., after which the pool gate lock was broken and unauthorized entry was gained.
Police responded to clear the area, and the Department of Public Works later secured the lock. The incident highlighted the challenges of enforcing weather-related closures and maintaining safety at public recreation facilities. The brief episode also underscored the importance of compliance with state regulations designed to protect swimmers during hazardous conditions.
Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger
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Ex-Police Chief Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955
Former Police Chief Thomas Lydon Dies Suddenly at 64 Norwood awoke today to the sad news of the sudden passing of Former Police Chief Thomas Lydon, one of the town’s most respected and longest‑serving law‑enforcement figures. Lydon, 64, died at the wheel of his automobile shortly after 1 a.m., apparently the victim of a heart…
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Banquet Honors Veteran Firemen On Retirement-This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954
June 3, 1954 At the Norwood fire station last Thursday night, two of Norwood’s firefighters, Bertram Sparrow and William Travers, who have retired, were given a testimonial banquet.
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Norwood Police Department On Memorial Day 1954-This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954
June 3, 1954-Norwood Police Department On Memorial Day 1954
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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 the performance of his duties. Louis F. Parker was born in Norwood October 16, 1895, appointed to the Fire Department May 16, 1926 and promoted…
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Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker Dies Directing Men at Norwood Fire-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1953
Three Others Hurt as Blaze Damages Bird & Son Plant STRICKEN AT BLAZE—Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker. NORWOOD, March 10 — Deputy Fire Chief Louis F. Parker, 56, collapsed and died while directing operations during a general alarm fire about 3 this afternoon at the Bird & Son plant here. The veteran of 25 years…
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Heavy Bail Set For Pair Captured By Police At Gunpoint In Roadside Stand-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1950
Two Newton men who were captured at gunpoint in Perrell’s Restaurant early Saturday morning by alert Norwood police, and a companion who drove away from the scene when the police approached and was arrested later at his home, were each held in $10,000 bail by Judge Gilbert W. Cox and their cases continued until Friday…
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Police Save Dog From Drowning After Plunge Through Ice-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1949
Police, Firemen Join Forces To Rescue Struggling German Shepherd At Dunn’s Near exhaustion from struggling in three feet of icy water after he plunged through thin ice while crossing Dunn’s Pond off Nahatan street, a gray and brown German shepherd dog was rescued from drowning by police and firemen on Sunday morning as dozens of…
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Police Chief Lydon Invents New Finger-Printing Machine-This Day in Norwood History-March 29, 1947
Gadget Will Be Submitted To The FBI For Inspection INVENTS FINGER-PRINTING MACHINE—Norwood Police Chief Thomas C. Lydon (right) holds finger-printing machine which he has invented and which will be turned over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for inspection. At the left is Joseph M. Lamb, electrical engineer, who assisted in the perfection of the…
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Sgt Lydon Appointed Chief of Police Department-This Day in Norwood History-April 19, 1946
Sergeant Thomas Lydon has been appointed Chief Norwood Police Department to succeed Chief William H Sullivan, effective June 1, it was announced this morning by Manager Francis W. Smith. The appointment by the General Manager of the new chief received the unanimous approval of the Board of Selectmen last night. Sgt. Lydon, who will give…
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Norwood Votes Two-Way Police Radio for Town-This Day In Norwood History-March 27, 1941
NORWOOD, March 27 — Norwood citizens, in an 80-minute town meeting tonight at the State Armory at which not one dissenting vote was cast, passed an annual budget of $1,546,747.19. Appropriations included funds for a two-way police radio. The meeting voted to raze the 50-year-old Beacon School and to accept a gift from W. Cameron…
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