Twenty‑two Massachusetts police officers received formal recognition last night after completing a one‑semester, college‑level prosecutor training program at Dean Junior College in Franklin. The certificates were presented during a brief … Continue reading Area Police Complete Prosecutor Training-May 24, 1972
Fire Department Salary Parity Defeated-June 11, 1971
A 70-minute quorum delay sets the stage for a tumultuous night of budget slashing at the 1971 Norwood Town Meeting, leaving town leadership reeling and firefighters without wage parity
Car Rams House In Norwood-June 20, 1969
Firefighters extricate a Brockton driver trapped in structural wreckage as escaping gas fills a neighborhood residence.
A Town Shrouded in Grief for a Fallen Son-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1968
A devastating sacrifice hits home as Norwood unites to receive the body of Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Murphy, son of the town's Police Chief.
Norwood Police & Fire Department Jimmy Fund Baseball Game-September 1, 1965
Norwood Police & Fire Department Jimmy Fund Baseball Game, September 1, 1965
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Proposes New Safety Initiatives-July 9, 1965
Discover the 1965 tactical initiatives of the Norwood Police Department, including the creation of a 15-man riot squad and proposals for walkie-talkies and police dogs to enhance town safety.
Police Department Set To Move To New Headquarters-This Day in Norwood History-April 8, 1964
IN NEW QUARTERS — The Norwood Fire Department moved into their new quarters on Nahatan Street last Wednesday. Some of the men and apparatus are lined up in front of … Continue reading Police Department Set To Move To New Headquarters-This Day in Norwood History-April 8, 1964
Gunman Gets $2819, Flees-January 8, 1964
NORWOOD — A hold-up man made off with $2814 from the Norwood branch of the Bay State Federal Savings and Loan Assn, at closing time Tuesday, repeating in several, important … Continue reading Gunman Gets $2819, Flees-January 8, 1964
Police Deliver Twin Girls, Premature, But Both OK-March 4, 1963
NORWOOD OFFICERS —James W. Kelly, left, father of five children, and Nicholas DeStito, father of three, who delivered twins to young mother, talk with nurse Catherine Curran at Norwood Hospital. … Continue reading Police Deliver Twin Girls, Premature, But Both OK-March 4, 1963
Eleven Members of Norwood Police Department Take Civil Service Exam-August 2, 1962
This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1962-Eleven Members of Norwood Police Department Take Civil Service Exam