Norwood Finance Commission debates public safety override
NORWOOD – The Norwood Finance Commission met on March 12, 2026, to navigate a fiscal crossroads that could redefine the town’s public safety landscape. At the heart of the discussion…
Frequent police response to Norwood Plaza: is this the norm or a sign of the times?
NORWOOD – For many residents, Norwood Plaza is a convenient one-stop shop for groceries, prescriptions, or for a new look. But a review of the police logs from the past…
Call for Excellence: 2026 Norwood Teacher of the Year Nominations Now Open
NORWOOD – Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond to spark curiosity in the classroom? Now is the time to give them the spotlight they deserve. Orient…
Major auto facility proposed for Route 1: public hearing set for March 23
NORWOOD – A significant new development could be coming to the south end of the Automile. The Norwood Planning Board has officially scheduled a public hearing to discuss a Major…
Hit-and-Run at Local Plaza: Norwood Resident Seeks Public’s Help
NORWOOD – A local resident is turning to the community for answers after a brazen hit-and-run left her vehicle “destroyed” in a busy shopping plaza this past Thursday. The incident…
Willett asks parents for 5-year-olds pronouns: garners national attention
NORWOOD – The town’s kindergarten registration form has become the center of a heated debate after parents noticed new questions regarding gender identity and pronoun preferences for five-year-old’s. The digital…
Mazzucco blasts “absurd” MWRA water rate hike proposal, Board vows to fight at State House
NORWOOD – Town officials are sounding the alarm over a proposed legislative bill they say would “steal” money from local ratepayers to fund unrelated projects in central Massachusetts. During Tuesday’s…
Norwood’s Noah Hanifin Wins Gold
NORWOOD – Norwood native and SCS graduate, Noah Hanifin has reached the pinnacle of the sporting world. In a heart-stopping final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA, including defenseman…
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…