A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
2 Norwood Teens Arrested in School Vandalism, Theft-July 20, 1984
The summer of 1984 had just begun to heat up in the quiet suburban town of Norwood, Massachusetts, when a sense of unease settled over the community. On July 11, … Continue reading 2 Norwood Teens Arrested in School Vandalism, Theft-July 20, 1984
Norwood Board of Selectmen Establishes New Policy on Loitering-July 12, 1979
Aiming to reduce vandalism, Norwood officials implemented new after-hours regulations for parks and playgrounds to improve town security.
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.
Norwood Zeroes In On School Vandals-August 3, 1977
A newly formed blue‑ribbon security committee convened to confront a surge of costly vandalism at Norwood’s public schools. Members reviewed structural, technological, and community‑based deterrents while assigning formal research duties for a comprehensive townwide response.
St. Timothy’s Church Moves to Curb Property Trespassing-July 8, 1976
Discover how the Norwood parish addressed a recurring nuisance on their Willett Pond property in 1976, balancing the need for community security with a desire to keep the shoreline accessible.
Rocks Shatter Windows At New Oldham School, Damage Heavy-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1964
This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1964-Rocks Shatter Windows At New Oldham School, Damage Heavy
Broken Windows at Winslow School-August 23, 1962
BROKEN WINDOWS—Some of the shattered windows at the Winslow School are shown above where they have been covered with cardboard until they can be replaced. Vandalism is blamed for the … Continue reading Broken Windows at Winslow School-August 23, 1962
Shattuck School Damaged By Boys On The Weekend-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1939
Shattuck School Damaged By Boys On The Weekend-This Day In Norwood History-Sptember 15, 1939
Wave Of Petty Crimes In Norwood On Weekend-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1939
Wave Of Petty Crimes In Norwood On Weekend-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1939