A retail standoff over adult films brings First Amendment debates and divided reactions from local selectmen directly into Dedham District Court.
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.
Local Police Officer Slated as New Prospect for Norwood Police Chief After New York Captain Withraws-September 10, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll turns to a regional police officer as his new top prospect for Norwood police chief after housing hurdles and controversy derail Captain Arthur V. Deutsch.
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.
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
Project Together Opens to Serve Socially Isolated Seniors-October 18, 1977
Designed to combat isolation and provide vital community support, Project Together officially opened its doors yesterday at the I and A building in East Dedham Square. Serving socially isolated senior … Continue reading Project Together Opens to Serve Socially Isolated Seniors-October 18, 1977
Norwood Gets 3 Patrolmen On Transfers-June 23, 1976
Canton and Medfield officers return to their hometown to fill immediate vacancies on the Norwood police force.
Selectmen Deny Permit for Central Street Youth Club Over Police Chief Objections-September 8, 1971
The Board of Selectmen unanimously denies a permit for a proposed Central Street youth club following a negative report and delinquency concerns raised by Police Chief James M. Murphy.
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.