Norwood police and residents confronted rising racial tensions following a racially motivated assault outside the Broadway McDonald's and a series of violent teenage brawls.
Live Shotgun Shells Scattered Across Norwood Play Areas-August 12, 1986
Fire Captain Robert Malloy issued a safety warning after 150 live 1942 military surplus shotgun shells were scattered by teenagers across Norwood playgrounds and cemeteries.
Library Smoke Alarms Unsafe; To Be Replaced-July 24, 1986
Norwood's Morrill Memorial Library smoke detectors were found unsafe and non-functional during power outages, prompting an emergency replacement order by Town Manager John Carroll.
Norwood Selectmen Demand Immediate Action on Faulty Fire Hydrants-August 21, 1985
Norwood selectmen demand immediate action on faulty hydrants following a Walnut Avenue fire where firefighters were hampered by three broken plugs.
Norwood Pharmacies and Police Launch Fast-Acting Telephone Chain to Combat Phony Prescriptions-August 20, 1985
Norwood pharmacists and police have established a rapid telephone alert network and posted warning signs to catch individuals attempting to pass fraudulent prescriptions for narcotics.
Bomb Suspect with Norwood Ties Arrested in Montreal Station Blast-September 5, 1984
Thomas Brigham, a 65-year-old former World War II prisoner of war and transient resident of South Norwood, was arrested in Montreal in connection with a devastating Monday bombing at the … Continue reading Bomb Suspect with Norwood Ties Arrested in Montreal Station Blast-September 5, 1984
Selectmen Order Removal of Underground Gas Tanks at Fire-Damaged Station-August 28, 1984
Norwood selectmen order the property owner to remove underground fuel tanks from the fire-destroyed South Norwood Exxon station on Washington Street.
Selectmen Vote Unanimously to Support State Ban On “Happy Hours”-August 22, 1984
Citing concerns over drunk driving, Norwood selectmen voted 4-0 to support the ABCC's statewide initiative to eliminate discounted bar "happy hours" and promotional drink pricing.
Norwood Teens Honored After Rescuing Woman from Fire-July 12, 1982
After spotting flames on their way home, John Siderwicz, Todd Maxon, and Brendan King braved a burning home to rescue 85-year-old Laura Taylor.
Neighbors Demand McDonald’s Shutdown Following Brutal Assault-September 4, 1981
The vicious late-night beating of a local resident by three youths has ignited fierce outrage among homeowners in a residential development off Union Street, prompting an organized neighborhood campaign to … Continue reading Neighbors Demand McDonald’s Shutdown Following Brutal Assault-September 4, 1981