Retired Detective Sergeant Arthur J. Groh was celebrated for 29 years of dedicated service to the Norwood Police Department during a testimonial dinner held at the Walpole Boylston Verein Club.

Celebrating 29 Years of Police Service

Surrounded by family, colleagues, and town officials, the 61-year-old veteran police officer received a commemorative plaque honoring his nearly three decades on the force. Selectman Chairman Joseph F. Curran formally presented the plaque to Groh, joined by Groh’s wife, Peg. The gathering brought together local leaders to recognize Groh’s long-standing contributions to public safety and community protection in Norwood.

Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger

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