OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Police Chief James F. Curran To Officially Retire Next Week-June 24, 1983
Incoming Chief Arthur V. Deutesh, a New York Police Captain, delays his arrival until August pending final transition talks with selectmen.
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.
Westwood Police Lt. George DiBlasi Named Norwood Police Chief-September 11, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll selects Westwood Police Lt. George DiBlasi to serve as Norwood's new police chief, succeeding retired Chief James F. Curran.
Town Manager Set to Deliver Decision on Appointed Police Chief Arthur V. Deutcsh-August 26, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll announced he will decide by September 9 whether appointed Police Chief Arthur V. Deutcsh will take office or if the town will restart its search amidst housing delays.
Norwood Selectmen Establish Chain of Command for New Police Chief-July 15, 1981
The meeting established that the new chief would report to Town Manager John J. Carroll to ensure independence from local political interference.
Voters May Decide Who Appoints Norwood Police Chief and Powers Under Town Charter-October 22, 1980
Anticipating the retirement of Police Chief James F. Curran, Norwood selectmen clashed over whether the town manager or selectmen should appoint the next chief under a potential "strong police chief" charter revision.
Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978
Selectmen Weigh Adding a Fourth Contractor- A long-standing municipal debate over Norwood's official police towing rotation is set to reach a dramatic head tonight, as the Board of Selectmen prepares … Continue reading Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978
Armed Robbery and Shootout Shatter Serene Saturday Afternoon at Andy’s Jewelers in Guild Square-September 11, 1978
Father and son jewelers survive an armed holdup at Andy’s Jewelers in Guild Square, sparking a dramatic police shootout, a downtown foot chase, and a carjacking.
Patrolman William Costello Steps Into Role as Norwood’s New Full-Time Safety Officer-August 20, 1977
Following in the footsteps of his lifelong friend Frank Walsh, 24-year veteran Patrolman William Costello has taken over as Norwood's full-time safety officer ahead of the school year.