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 the parade. Front row. left to right: Sgt. Henry Breen, Sgt. James F. Lyden, Chief Mark Folan, Lt. James M. Murphy. Sgt. Martin J. McNulty, and Sgt. Thomas H. McNulty. Second row. left to right: Joseph F. Paquette, Francis T. Riley, William F. Costello, John J. Flaherty, John S. Conroy, David V. DeCosta, and Arthur Groh. Third row. left to right: John H. Kelly, Richard J. Towne, John J. Wall, Frank L. Walsh, Albert M. Bishop, Nicholas J. Connolly, Dermod F. O’Dea, and Edward P. Murphy. Rear row. left to right: James E. Quinn, William F. Lydon, George W. Sanborn, William J. Flaherty, Valentine W. Balutls, Uno C. Carlson, and Joseph G. Breen.

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

In Memoriam-Louis F. Parker

In Memoriam-Louis F. Parker

LOUIS F. PARKER The townspeople were saddened on the afternoon of March 10, 1953 when they learned of the sudden death of Deputy Chief Louis…

1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog Prompts Reunion-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014

1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog Prompts Reunion-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014

This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014-1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog prompts Reunion

William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 2012

William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 2012

William Brooks III, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience from the Norwood, Westwood, and Wellesley police departments, has been announced as the new…

Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998

Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998

Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood NORWOOD – August 9- Nearly two months have passed since five feet of water inundated the basement…