This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014-1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog prompts Reunion
William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 2012
William Brooks III, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience from the Norwood, Westwood, and Wellesley police departments, has been announced as the new Chief of the Norwood Police … Continue reading William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 2012
Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998
Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998
Police force reaches out to town-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1992
Community Policing Arrives in Norwood as Officers Take to the Streets, Shops, and Schools Norwood police officers Peter Borroni and Sgt. Kevin McDonough talk over some ideas for improving security … Continue reading Police force reaches out to town-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1992
Police Chief James F. Curran To Officially Retire Next Week-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1983
Incoming Chief Arthur V. Deutesh, a New York Police Captain, delays his arrival until August pending final transition talks with selectmen.
Mother Wants Overnight Truck Parking Ban-This Day In Norwood History-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.
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.
School Drop-In Centers Possible In Fall-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1974
Citing summer custodial constraints and a lack of air conditioning, town officials vote to survey local youths during the summer to prepare for a fall launch.
Master Allows Testimony In Norwood Arena Hearing-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1971
Abutters from Norton Drive and Deerfield Road testify that Saturday night stock car racing volumes make normal domestic conversation impossible.
General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971
NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971