Study reveals Norwood Fire staffing hasn’t budged in 50 years
NORWOOD – If you feel like the town has changed a bit since 1977, you’re right. The population is up, the traffic is denser, and the buildings are taller. But…
Security Scare at Savage Center: Police Search for Armed Suspect
NORWOOD – Neighborhood on high alert following reports of a confrontation involving a subject with a weapon at the Savage Center on Prospect Street. According to the Norwood Police Department…
Threats to shoot plow driver spark multi-town police response
WALPOLE/NORWOOD – A complaint about reckless driving at the Walpole Mall turned into a police search after a group of individuals allegedly threatened to shoot a local plow driver. According…
Weekend altercation at Napper Tandy’s ends in “Warrior” claims, police say
NORWOOD – A Saturday night at a local hangout took a chaotic turn last weekend when a verbal dispute escalated into a physical confrontation outside Napper Tandy’s on Day Street.…
Narcotics investigation leads to felony arrest, police say
NORWOOD – A local narcotics investigation culminated in an apartment raid and an arrest according to a media release by the Norwood Police Department. On Wednesday, Norwood Detectives executed a…
Norwood honors its heroes: New military tribute banner program set to launch
NORWOOD – The faces of Norwood’s veterans will soon line the streets surrounding Disabled American Veterans Memorial Park at Walpole and Berwick Streets. At last week’s Selectmen’s Meeting, Veteran Service…
Norwood Planning Board approves Nahatan Street subdivision amidst zoning debate
NORWOOD – The Norwood Planning Board voted to approve a definitive subdivision plan for the former Telco site at 63/65 Nahatan Street. In a meeting that highlighted the tension between…
Eminent domain bill clears major legislative hurdle for Norwood Hospital
NORWOOD – Local leaders at the State House transitioned a petition into a bill in an attempt to seize the Norwood Hospital site by eminent domain. State Representative John Rogers…
Norwood needs you: 2026 Candidate Election Guide
NORWOOD – The upcoming annual Norwood Town Election will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026 and the town needs residents that are passionate about their community. Just about every…
Norwood man arrested on child pornography charges, police say
NORWOOD – A 45-year-old local man is in custody following an intensive investigation into the possession and distribution of illegal materials involving minors. The Norwood Police Department arrested Kevin Cobb,…