SWAT Standoff on Walpole Street following alleged armed robbery yields guns and drugs.
NORWOOD – An armed robbery of a juvenile on Monday evening triggered a rapid large-scale police response that shut down a portion of Walpole Street, resulting in the seizure of…
Driver Rescued After Crashing Into Stone Wall on Wilson Street
NORWOOD – First responders were dispatched to Wilson Street this afternoon following a single-vehicle collision. According to a statement released by the Norwood Police Department, a vehicle left the roadway…
Norwood votes big on open space, future planning at special town meeting
NORWOOD – Over two intensive nights, Norwood’s Special Town Meeting, held on November 13 and November 17, approved an ambitious package of spending totaling over $17.88 million. The meeting’s decisions…
Road rage incident turns alarming: man claims to be a police officer, flashes gun
NORWOOD – Police are investigating a road rage incident where a driver was allegedly confronted by a man who claimed to be a police officer and then displayed a holstered…
Winter parking ban takes effect, residents urged to cooperate for clear streets
NORWOOD – As the nights grow longer and the first whispers of winter weather approach, the Norwood Police Department has issued a reminder to all residents: the annual Winter Overnight…
Drive-thru dispute turns into violent threats at Norwood Burger King
NORWOOD – A late-night order at the Burger King drive-thru escalated into a frightening incident Friday, October 17th, after a customer reportedly threatened to “shoot up the restaurant” and hurled…
Residents Question Developer’s Plan to “Freeze” Zoning on Pendergast Circle Property
NORWOOD – A contentious debate unfolded during this week’s Planning Board meeting as local residents and board members raised sharp questions regarding 63-65 Nahatan Street. Developers are requesting a series…
Pedestrian struck at Nichols and Nahatan
NORWOOD – Police are seeking information after a pedestrian was struck by a black SUV in an alleged hit-and-run incident at the intersection of Nichols St and Nahatan St. The…
Is Norwood Next? Socialist mayors elected spark concern for local government
OPINION – The political landscape of Norwood, long characterized by its distinct blend of local community focus and traditional New England pragmatism, may be susceptible to socialism as a wave…
Tragic crash shuts down Route 1, leaves one dead, one hospitalized
A multi-vehicle crash in Norwood on Wednesday morning resulted in the death of one man and the hospitalization of another; and forcing the closure of Route 1 for several hours.…