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
Norwood School Committee Votes Eliminate Youth Hangout-July 31, 1981
Following rampant vandalism, late-night drinking, and brush fires near Callahan Elementary School, the Norwood School Committee voted to fund a $6,000 clearing project to eliminate a notorious youth hangout.
Codman Road Resident Complains of Persistent Underage Drinking and Parking Violations at Ellis Playground-July 29, 1981
Appearing before selectmen, Codman Road resident Joseph Thibault reported ongoing issues with underage drinking and parking violations near Ellis Playground.
Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Legislation to Create New Call Firefighter Force-July 29, 1981
Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. asked state Rep. Gregory Sullivan to file legislation establishing a 12-to-15 member call firefighter force in Norwood.
Police Internal Investigation Nears Conclusion in Alleged Station Bicycle Theft Case-July 29, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll announced that an internal police investigation into an alleged bicycle theft at the Norwood police station will conclude shortly.
Paul J. Donovan Cleared of Wrongful Arrest-July 9, 1981
Discover the story of Paul J. Donovan, a Norwood businessman wrongfully arrested after locating a stolen bicycle for a customer, and his subsequent exoneration in Dedham District Court.
Mother Wants Overnight Truck Parking Ban-July 8, 1981
Discover the 1981 effort to regulate commercial vehicle parking in Norwood, including the concerns of residents like Kathleen W. Mallet and the logistical challenges faced by local contractors.
Flash Flood Inflicts Up to $35,000 in Damage to Police-Fire Headquarters-October 5, 1979
Flash floods inflict up to $35,000 in damage to the Norwood police-fire station, destroying historical records and prompting calls for a major drainage study.
Fire Chief Reports Worn Equipment As Maintenance Dispute Simmers-September 5, 1979
Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. delivered a frank status report to selectmen on the condition of the town's firefighting fleet, describing the eight department vehicles—averaging 14 years in age—as … Continue reading Fire Chief Reports Worn Equipment As Maintenance Dispute Simmers-September 5, 1979
FinCom Pressures Fire Chief Barry to Establish Vacation Leave Policy-August 22, 1979
Citing soaring overtime costs from the fire department's vacation-at-will practice, the Finance Commission rejected Chief Thomas J. Barry's $15,000 funding request and demanded a structured leave schedule.