Following severe flooding at the Nahatan Street station, Norwood selectmen formed a committee to study building a new police headquarters, drawing sharp debate over costs and site options.
Norwood Selectmen Authorize Teen Roller Hockey Games at Norwood Depot Parking Lot-August 11, 1994
Following a request by resident Joseph Fitzgerald and support from the MBTA, Norwood selectmen unanimously voted to allow teenagers to play weekend roller hockey in the lighted parking lot behind Norwood Depot.
Police force reaches out to town-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-May 17, 1992
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.
Norwood Police Department Launches “CrimeWatch” Cable Television Show to Tackle Unsolved Cases-October 30, 1990
Premiering on Cablevision Channel 14, the Norwood Police Department launched "CrimeWatch," an innovative local TV show featuring unsolved cases, drug tip hotlines, and crime prevention tips.
Selectman Butters Defends Public Dispute with Town Manager and Police Chief as a Power Struggle-October 5, 1990
Norwood Selectman William Butters defends his clash with Town Manager John Carroll and Police Chief George DiBlasi as a struggle over administrative power.
Norwood Selectmen Unanimously Order Police Chief DiBlasi to Halt Lobbying Campaign for $3.9 Million Station Renovation-October 26, 1988
Expressing outrage over a direct lobbying campaign targeting town meeting members, selectmen ordered Police Chief George DiBlasi to cease pushing for a $3.9 million public safety station overhaul.
Norwood Selectmen Approve New Measures to Alleviate Downtown Parking Crunch-August 21, 1985
Norwood selectmen slash parking limits to one hour on Washington Street and plan a parking commission to aid downtown merchants.
Norwood Pharmacies and Police Launch Fast-Acting Telephone Chain to Combat Phony Prescriptions-August 20, 1985
Norwood pharmacists and police have established a rapid telephone alert network and posted warning signs to catch individuals attempting to pass fraudulent prescriptions for narcotics.
Husband Arrested and Charged with First-Degree Murder-August 24, 1982
Walenty C. Gil was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of his estranged wife, Maria Gil, and Frank Doherty following a stabbing at a Washington Street bar.