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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Chief Boyden and Michael Dyer Given Gold Badges For 50 Years Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1923
NORWOOD, March 6 — At the meeting held in the rooms of the Central Fire Station last night General Manager Hammersley, speaking for Selectman Frank G. Allen, who was unable to be present, presented Chief J. Fred Boyden of the Norwood Fire Department and Michael Dyer, a member of the department, gold fire badges, commemorating…
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Norwood Police Catch Thieves-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1913
GOT THIEVES AT GARAGE Norwood Policeman Caught Two Single handed— Alleged Companions Arrested After Flight to Boston Large Quantities of Tires, Tubes And Accessories Had Been Taken. Chief of Police Jarmes W. Lavers and patrolman Cornelius C. Murphy of Norwood had a lively time early today with four men whom they charge with looting a…
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New Police & Fire Headquarters On Market St-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1913
NORWOOD. June 25, 1913—The Police Department of Norwood moved into new headquarters yesterday, leaving the old headquarters which have been occupied as such since the Police Department was organized in 1896, and which the department had long since outgrown. The new headquarters are in the new Central Fire Station on Market st and are convenient…
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Police Regulations for July 4th-This Day in Norwood History-July 1, 1904
In 1904, Norwood issued detailed July Fourth safety regulations limiting firecrackers, banning potash‑dextrine explosives, restricting ammunition sales to minors, and warning families about toy pistol dangers.
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