Norwood celebrates America’s 250th in style: full lineup for Independence Day festivities
NORWOOD – This weekend is shaping up to be a July 4th for the history books. As the nation prepares to mark a monumental milestone, the town has officially announced…
No end in sight: Hawes Pool opening pushed again as warranty woes and lesson cancellations sour Norwood’s summer
NORWOOD – If Norwood residents were hoping for a quick fix to the town’s ongoing aquatics crisis, the Norwood Recreation Department just poured cold water on those expectations. In a…
The cost of de-cluttering skyrockets: Norwood announces price hike for curbside bulk waste pickup
NORWOOD – Keeping your home clutter-free just got more expensive for Norwood residents. If you are planning a mid-summer basement cleanout or upgrades to your living room furniture, you’ll have…
The unintended consequences of fireworks: keeping your pets safe and calm this Fourth of July
As Norwood prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July with backyard barbecues and local celebrations, the night sky is bound to light up with fireworks. But while humans look forward…
Norwood Board of Health implements immediate ban on synthetic cannabinoids and kratom
NORWOOD – Moving swiftly to protect local youth ahead of the summer season, the Norwood Board of Health voted unanimously at its June 22, 2026 meeting to enact an immediate…
Westover Parkway area hit by overnight car breaks; second string of vehicle crimes in Norwood this month
NORWOOD – Residents in the Westover Parkway neighborhood awoke to an unsettling scene Thursday morning, as Norwood Police responded to a wave of overnight vehicle break-ins stretching across several adjacent…
UNEXPECTED VISITOR: black bear spotted cutting through South Norwood yard
NORWOOD – It is not every day that your lunch is interrupted by New England’s largest meat-eating mammal sauntering past your flowerbeds. But for one South Norwood resident, that is…
Norwood Fire Department looks to expand its team after approved public safety override vote
NORWOOD – Following the override election approving funding for more firefighters, the Town of Norwood has officially opened a recruitment drive for full-time Firefighter/Paramedics. According to an official employment opportunity…
Routine traffic stop near local pizzeria escalates into foot pursuit, drug arrest
NORWOOD – What began as a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a foot chase and drug arrest after a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker was pulled over near…
The sound of independence: historic 1847 fire bell returns to Norwood for July 4th unveiling
NORWOOD – A historic symbol of Norwood’s independent spirit is finally coming home, just in time for the Fourth of July. The legendary 1847 Washington No. 7 Fire Bell is…