Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (first half)
The Schacht House (photo by LLKearney) #2 Wilson – Home of Anthony Izza, Rhode Island, book cloth machine operator #28 Wilson Street – Home of Hilmer Ekland, Sweden, floorcovering machinist … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (first half)
Video Store Accused of Obscenity-June 15, 1991
A retail standoff over adult films brings First Amendment debates and divided reactions from local selectmen directly into Dedham District Court.
Paul J. Donovan Cleared of Wrongful Arrest-July 9, 1981
Discover the story of Paul J. Donovan, a Norwood businessman wrongfully arrested after locating a stolen bicycle for a customer, and his subsequent exoneration in Dedham District Court.
State Cites Nine Deficient Areas in Norwood Special Ed-August 16, 1977
A state Department of Education audit of Norwood's Chapter 766 special education program cited nine minor compliance issues while praising overall staff commitment and progress.
Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested-This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974
This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested
Norwood’s “Parking Picnic” Ends, Visible Parking Tickets and Fines Begin-August 17, 1966
After a 65-day parking moratorium, Norwood police will begin issuing new visible parking tickets on Monday under a revised fine structure authorized by the June special town meeting.
Talk of the Town-April 26, 1962
Norwood and its neighboring towns moved through late April 1962 with a full slate of civic drives, church suppers, school productions, club meetings, and the steady hum of Route 1 … Continue reading Talk of the Town-April 26, 1962
Heavy Bail Set For Pair Captured By Police At Gunpoint In Roadside Stand-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1950
HELD FOR NORWOOD BREAKS. Two Newton men, taken at gunpoint in Perrelli's Restaurant on Route 1 are shown with their captors. Left to right: Sergeant Thomas McNulty, Walter H Wilson, … Continue reading Heavy Bail Set For Pair Captured By Police At Gunpoint In Roadside Stand-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1950
No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
Effective last night, the Norwood Police is enforcing the law against all-night parking of automobiles on the streets of the town. The action instructing the police to start the use … Continue reading No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945