Police Chief James F. Curran reported that Norwood's four-month-old public drinking bylaw successfully cleared the town square but pushed drinking to the outskirts.
Norwood Faces Fiscal Crunch Under Chapter 766 Special Education Mandates-August 28, 1975
School officials report that Norwood's special education program faces a funding shortfall under state Chapter 766 mandates, prompting legal review and contract awards.
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.
Eleven Members of Norwood Police Department Take Civil Service Exam-August 2, 1962
This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1962-Eleven Members of Norwood Police Department Take Civil Service Exam
FBI Training for Norwood Police Department-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1962
F.B.I. SCHOLARS — These members of the Norwood Police Department were among the local police who attended the two-day F.B.I. School for police held at the Walpole High School last … Continue reading FBI Training for Norwood Police Department-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1962
Norwood Police Engaged in a Cattle Roundup Late Sunday Night-September 2, 1957
This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1957-Norwood Police Engaged in a Cattle Roundup Late Sunday Night
Sansone Drivers Cited For Safe Driving Record-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955
SAFE DRIVERS—For driving the Norwood school buses for over 15 years without an accident, this group of drivers from Sansone Motors, Inc. were given safe driving pins. Seated, left to … Continue reading Sansone Drivers Cited For Safe Driving Record-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955
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