Board of health hears the public on proposed synthetic drug regulations
NORWOOD – The board of health provided the public an opportunity to voice their thoughts yesterday, on new regulations geared to making over-the-counter synthetic drugs more difficult to obtain. The…
Norwood prepares to honor the fallen: a guide to Memorial Day weekend observances
NORWOOD – As the final weekend of May approaches, the Town of Norwood is preparing to uphold its long-standing tradition of remembrance. Veteran Service Officer Derek Wennerstrand, invites the community…
Out-of-state man accused of overnight gun shop burglary, K-9 track down stolen firearms
NORWOOD – A Kentucky man is behind bars after a multi-agency response intercepted a Sunday night commercial break-in and firearm theft at a local business, Norwood Police Chief Christopher Padden…
Vehicle strikes Norwood building; fire department declares structure temporarily unsafe
NORWOOD – A local building has been shuttered pending a safety evaluation after a vehicle struck the storefront early this morning, according to the Norwood Fire Department. Emergency crews, including…
Middleboro man arrested after 113 mph pursuit through Norwood
NORWOOD – A routine traffic enforcement effort turned into a high-speed chase through the streets of Norwood early Sunday morning, resulting in the arrest of a Middleboro man on multiple…
Town meeting decides future of hospital funding; annual business continues
NORWOOD – At Norwood’s annual town meeting Monday night, town representatives voted to continue the town’s operational funding period following a lengthy but productive discussion on several key issues facing…
Norwood Town Meeting Preview: Public Safety Overrides, Hospital Eminent Domain, and FY2027 Budget on the Agenda
NORWOOD – Residents will gather tonight for a dual session of municipal governance, as both the Annual and Special Town Meetings convene at the Coakley Middle School. Starting promptly at…
Gun threat reported outside Norwood Taco Bell
NORWOOD – A late-night confrontation at the Taco Bell on Providence Highway has sparked a police investigation into alleged threats of gun violence, though authorities now say the incident appears…
Costco on Route 1: economic boon or traffic nightmare for Norwood?
NORWOOD – The rumors are true, but the reality is complicated. A massive retail transformation is being proposed for the former Analog Devices industrial campus at the intersection of Route…
Norwood Police respond to youth altercation at Washington Street market
NORWOOD – A Tuesday afternoon at a local convenience store last month took a chaotic turn when a group of juveniles engaged in a physical altercation, drawing a significant police…