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This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1947-James M. Murphy Approved As Permanent Police Officer

Future Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy was approved as a permanent Police Officer on this day in Norwood history, April 25, 1947.

The Board of Selectmen Tuesday night approved the appointment of James M. Murphy as a permanent patrolman on the police department.

The appointment was recommended by General Manager Edward C. Monahan.

Also, upon the Manager’s recommendation, Louis D’Espinosa was appointed custodian of veterans’ graves for one year. There is no separate salary for this Position.

(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)

This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954-Banquet Honors Veteran Firemen On Retirement

This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954-Banquet Honors Veteran Firemen On Retirement

RETIRED FIREMEN HONORED — At the Norwood fire station last Thursday night, two of Norwood’s firefighters, Bertram Sparrow and William Travers, who have retired, were…

This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954-Norwood Police Department On Memorial Day 1954

This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954-Norwood Police Department On Memorial Day 1954

UORWOOD’S FINEST — The entire personnel of the Norwood police department shown as they gathered on Memorial Day attired In their summer uniforms prior to…

This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946-Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood

This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946-Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood

Thomas C. Lydon assumed his duties as Chief of Police here today. Born in Norwood Chief Lydon was appointed to the police department in 1915…

This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1992-Police force reaches out to town

This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1992-Police force reaches out to town

Norwood police officers Peter Borroni and Sgt. Kevin McDonough talk over some ideas for improving security at their businesses with Richard LeVangie of Westwood Motors…

This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1955-First Annual Spanish Luncehon at NHS

This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1955-First Annual Spanish Luncehon at NHS

The first annual Spanish luncheon was recently planned, prepared, and served by Mias Ruth Johngren’s Spanish III class at the Norwood Senior High School. The custom of having a national…

This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1946-Last Day of Kindergarten for Clara Haeger’s Class

This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1946-Last Day of Kindergarten for Clara Haeger’s Class

LAST DAY AT KINDERGARTEN—These Norwood youngsters posed for their picture as they attended class for the last time this year on May 29th at the Kindergarten conducted by Clara M.…

This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1955-First Rally Successful For Callahan Girl Scout Troop

This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1955-First Rally Successful For Callahan Girl Scout Troop

GIRL SCOUT RALLY — Color bearers at the Girl Scout Rally held at the Callahan School. Left to right: Caroline Craft, Dianne Cronin, Denise Daley, and Joan Wallster. The rally…

This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1941-The Sansone Sisters

This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1941-The Sansone Sisters

Marie, 10, at the piano, and, standing, left to right, Jean, 13, and Grace, 15, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Sansone of Wilson Street, the three musical sisters have…

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