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Tag: Roslindale

July 24, 1989July 23, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Racial Incidents Disturb Family in Norwood-July 24, 1989

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.

June 15, 1987October 7, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, Police, Science & Technology, This Day In Norwood History

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

August 13, 1984August 22, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Recreation, This Day In Norwood History

Transplanted Flagpole Finds New Home at Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street-August 13, 1984

Donated by Charles and Mildred O'Malia, a refurbished 20-foot flagpole originally built in New Hampshire now graces the Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street.

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