Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
1923 Planning Board Report-Schools, Parks and Playgrounds
On the accompanying map are shown the public schools of Norwood. They are grouped most closely near the center of the Town with scattered buildings on the outskirts. Evidently school … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Schools, Parks and Playgrounds
Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts-August 24, 2018
This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 2018-Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts
Decades-old Badge Gifted Back to Norwood Police Department-August 1, 2016
Decades after his service concluded, the family of former Norwood patrolman Dick Murphy returned his vintage "triple-one" badge to the Norwood Police Department.
Computer Solves Route 1 Mobil Station Heist-June 15, 1987
A Roslindale Man Is Tied To A Norwood Robbery A $4.6 million State Police computer is revolutionizing law enforcement in communities throughout Massachusetts, matching latent fingerprints to known felons 83,000 … Continue reading Computer Solves Route 1 Mobil Station Heist-June 15, 1987
Civic Center Future Up For Vote-June 15, 1981
A high-stakes special town meeting agenda features a multi-million dollar Civic Center relocation choice and the $325,250 sale of Winslow School.
Selectmen Postpone Decision on Norwood Police Towing Contract-July 11, 1979
Towing Controversy Continues On July 11, 1979, the ongoing controversy regarding police department towing contracts returned to the forefront of local governance as Norwood selectmen held a public hearing regarding … Continue reading Selectmen Postpone Decision on Norwood Police Towing Contract-July 11, 1979
Norwood Security Committee Proposes Electronic Surveillance to Fight Vandalism-August 17, 1977
The Norwood security committee has proposed installing Sonitrol electronic listening devices at the Willett School and deploying CB radio patrols to curb local school vandalism.
Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971
SPLIT PERSONALITY — Because the Norwood town jail no longer imprisons but now serves as a Marine recruiting station, holds vagrant water meters in protective custody and will soon contain … Continue reading Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971
A Crime Wave Hits Norwood-August 31, 1970
Over the weekend of August 28-30, 1970, a series of break-ins and thefts rocked the community. The primary targets? Car stereos and their valuable tape collections. As word spread through … Continue reading A Crime Wave Hits Norwood-August 31, 1970