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
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973
J. M. Murphy, police chief of Norwood (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy, 54, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital, where he was admitted Thanksgiving … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968
Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968
Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965-Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin
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
“Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
A “rumble” that police said was started by an argument between a group of Stoughton youths and several youths from Norwood at a dance held in Stoughton last Friday erupted … Continue reading “Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
FBI Training for Norwood Police Department-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1962
F.B.I. SCHOLARS — These members of the Norwood Police Department were among the local police who attended the two-day F.B.I. School for police held at the Walpole High School last … Continue reading FBI Training for Norwood Police Department-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1962
Police Radar Set Makes Debut Here-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1957
Norwood Police tested speed radar equipment for the first time on this day in Norwood history, August 1, 1957.
Police Revolver Team To Compete In Annual Meet-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955-Police Revolver Team To Compete In Annual Meet
James M. Murphy Approved As Permanent Police Officer-This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1947
Future Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy was approved as a permanent Police Officer on this day in Norwood history, April 25, 1947. The Board of Selectmen Tuesday night approved … Continue reading James M. Murphy Approved As Permanent Police Officer-This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1947