Following in the footsteps of his lifelong friend Frank Walsh, 24-year veteran Patrolman William Costello has taken over as Norwood's full-time safety officer ahead of the school year.
Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1965-Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect
Police Disperse Teen-Age Throngs, Avert Riot At Roll Land-September 2, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964-Police Disperse Teen-Age Throngs, Avert Riot At Roll Land
Combined Police Action Averts Near-Riot Following Skating Rink Disturbance-September 1, 1964
A massive coordinated response by Norwood police, state troopers, and neighboring departments averted a potential teen riot following a violent disturbance at a Route 1 roller skating dance. The trouble … Continue reading Combined Police Action Averts Near-Riot Following Skating Rink Disturbance-September 1, 1964
Bus Strikes Low Railway Bridge on Short Street, Injuring Six-August 15, 1964
Six passengers were injured when a Providence-bound charter bus returning from New Hampshire struck a low New Haven Railroad bridge on Short Street in Norwood.
“Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
A “rumble” that police said was started by an argument between a group of Stoughton youths and several youths from Norwood at a dance held in Stoughton last Friday erupted … Continue reading “Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-October 3, 1957
These news items were the talk of the town on October 3, 1957
New England Police Revolver League Medal Winners-This Day in Norwood History-August 8, 1957
MEDAL WINNERS — This group of Norwood police officers won first-place medals in their division at the shoot conducted by the New England Police Revolver League. Left to right— Patrolmen … Continue reading New England Police Revolver League Medal Winners-This Day in Norwood History-August 8, 1957
Shot Fired In Fight At Old Colonial Cafe-This Day in Norwood History-July 11, 1957
This Day in Norwood History-July 11, 1957-Shot Fired In Fight At Old Colonial Cafe
Scar on Peters Face Brought Quiz, Jury Told-This Day in Norwood History-March 10, 1955
SAW GERALDINE ON NIGHT OF SLAYING—Testifying at Dedham murder trial yesterday were, left to right, Donald Schaier, Robert Durning and Edward Baker, all of Walpole. DEDHAM, March 9—Peter Makarewicz first … Continue reading Scar on Peters Face Brought Quiz, Jury Told-This Day in Norwood History-March 10, 1955