Supported by $2 million in federal funding and a Chamber of Commerce storefront initiative, Norwood Center is undergoing streetscape upgrades and storefront modernizations along Washington Street.
Chief George J. DiBlasi Restructures Norwood Police Force in Transformative First Year-November 2, 1982
Celebrating his first year leading the Norwood Police Department, Chief George J. DiBlasi highlights a 41 percent jump in arrests, plunging sick leave, and sweeping operational reforms.
Governor Edward J. King Transfers Armory Keys to Norwood and Opens Full-Time RMV Branch-November 2, 1982
Transferring the Nahatan Street armory to Norwood for $1, Governor Edward J. King joined town leaders for a ribbon-cutting celebrating a full-time RMV branch and a future recreation center.
George J. DiBlasi Sworn In as Norwood Police Chief Before 100 Well-Wishers at Memorial Hall-November 3, 1981
Joined by regional law enforcement leaders and town officials, former Westwood lieutenant George J. DiBlasi was sworn in as Norwood's new Police Chief at Memorial Hall.