Oct. 6,1912, the Boston Globe A fading newspaper story hangs, framed, on the wall in Norwood police Lt. Brian Murphy’s home. The headline says: “Four of One Family Policemen. Murphys … Continue reading Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
School Board Confronts Stalled Teacher Negotiations and Implements Stricter High School Credit Policies-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1974
From 1912 chair distributions to honoring a World War II veteran patrolman, the school board settles wide dockets.
Liquor License Request Tabled In Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1974
An intense Selectmen meeting surfaces complaints of threats, noise, and traffic issues surrounding a local highway establishment.
John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
(Photo courtesy Liet. Brian Murphy) John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, was the guest of honor at a dinner attended by more than 100 persons on January 23 at … Continue reading John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946
Thomas C. Lydon Assumes Duties as Norwood’s New Chief of Police NORWOOD — May 31, 1945 — A familiar figure in Norwood law enforcement stepped into the town’s highest police … Continue reading Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946
Norwood Man Near Death After Ax Attack, Friend Held-This Day in Norwood History-September 20, 1934
Norwood Man Near Death After Ax Attack, Friend Held-This Day in Norwood History- September 20, 1934
Swindler Caught by Norwood Secretary-This Day in Norwood History-September 29, 1932
This Day in Norwood History- September 29, 1932- Swindler Caught by Norwood Secretary
Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932
Smash Combination of Safe Near Police Station Burglars took $500 from the safe of the Norwood Theatre, Central St, early this morning. Whoever committed the robbery entered the theatre by … Continue reading Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932
Four Members of Elks Fined $25 Each in Lottery Case-This Day In Norwood History- July 12, 1928
DEDHAM, July 12, 1928—The four members of Norwood Lodge of Elks charged with promoting a lottery in the town of Norwood on June 17, when It is alleged they raffled … Continue reading Four Members of Elks Fined $25 Each in Lottery Case-This Day In Norwood History- July 12, 1928
Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
Norwood Police Conduct Four Liquor Raids in 24 Hours; Large Quantities of Cider and Moonshine Seized NORWOOD, May 24 — In one of the most vigorous enforcement drives seen in … Continue reading Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924