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
School Board Confronts Stalled Teacher Negotiations and Implements Stricter High School Credit Policies-June 20, 1974
From 1912 chair distributions to honoring a World War II veteran patrolman, the school board settles wide dockets.
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-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-November 23, 1973
Norwood Selectmen Scrutinize Ponderosa Lounge Liquor License and Police Reporting Procedures-August 2, 1972
The Norwood Board of Selectmen debated an alleged liquor license violation at the Ponderosa Lounge, with owner Daniel O'Leary denying unauthorized live musical entertainment.
Norwood Selectmen Delay Walpole Sewer Tie-In Amid Flooding Concerns and Scrutinize Police Logs-August 2, 1972
The Norwood Board of Selectmen delayed a proposed Walpole sewer tie-in agreement over flooding concerns, while Selectman William F. Butters clashed with Police Chief James M. Murphy over police logs.
Selectmen Butters and Wall Address Ponderosa Lounge Licensing Concerns-July 12, 1972
Following a summer schedule dispute, two selectmen met to handle town business, including a formal inquiry into local police reporting practices.
More Than 100 State Troopers and Dignitaries Pay Final Tribute to Trooper Robert J. MacDougall in Norwood-August 11, 1971
More than 100 state troopers, Lieutenant Governor Donald R. Dwight, and law enforcement delegations from across New England gathered at St. Catherine of Siena Church for the funeral of 25-year-old Trooper Robert J. MacDougall.
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Considered for State Commissioner of Public Safety-August 7, 1969
Following an introduction by Rep. Alan P. Danovitch, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy met with Governor Francis W. Sargent as one of 15 candidates under consideration to succeed retiring Public Safety Commissioner Leo L. Laughlin.
Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-May 22, 1969
On the night of May 22, 1969, while most Norwood residents settled into their evening routines, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy found himself in the middle of a fast‑moving, … Continue reading Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-May 22, 1969
Lt. James F. Lydon Takes Command as Norwood Acting Police Chief-August 8, 1968
Lieutenant James F. Lydon assumed the role of acting police chief in Norwood while Chief James M. Murphy attended the FBI Academy in Washington, D.C.