Norwood Rep. Rogers votes NO to lowering sales tax: don’t residents need a break?
NORWOOD – As the Massachusetts House of Representatives hammered out the fiscal year 2027 state budget this week, a familiar point of contention for Norwood taxpayers took center stage. In…
Local Impact: SJC ruling limits pretrial detention for armed robbery charges
NORWOOD – In a significant shift for the Commonwealth’s judicial system, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has ruled that District Attorneys can no longer seek to hold defendants charged…
Pool noodles and pandemonium: local youths disrupted shopping at Shaw’s
NORWOOD – Nahatan Street Shaw’s customers found themselves caught in the middle of a foam-filled fray this past Wednesday. On April 8, at approximately midday, Norwood Police received a 911…
Norwood prepares for town-wide Earth Day cleanup and community celebration
NORWOOD – Residents are preparing to roll up their sleeves and give back to the community for the 2026 Earth Day Cleanup, Community Picnic, and Fair. Scheduled for Sunday, April…
Helicopters to target wetland larvae in upcoming mosquito control effort
NORWOOD – As the spring thaw settles into the wetlands of Norfolk County, local officials are preparing to take the fight against mosquitoes to the sky. The Norfolk County Mosquito…
Pasta with a Purpose: Local Family Launches Fun Pasta Fundraiser to Support Bleeding Disorders Research
NORWOOD – Starting today, your dinner plans could help change lives. “Team Axe Factor” has officially launched their annual “Fun Pasta Fundraising” campaign. Running from April 15th through April 29th,…
World Cup expected to bring major traffic pains to Norwood
NORWOOD – With the 2026 FIFA World Cup expected to come to Gillette Stadium this summer, Norwood residents should be prepared for the influx of traffic throughout the tournament. Foxborough…
The results are in: Norwood’s spring election brought a new generation of town leaders.
NORWOOD – The local election was held this past Monday with an underwhelming turnout. Approximately ten percent of the 23 thousand registered voters in Norwood exercised their civil voting right…
OneLocal Bank issues urgent warning following targeted phone scam
NORWOOD – Local authorities and bank officials are urging the public to remain vigilant this week following reports of a sophisticated “spoofing” scam targeting customers of OneLocal Bank. According to…
Meet the Candidates: Kathryn Ahnger-Pier seeks to bring innovation to Board of Health
NORWOOD – In this installment of “Meet the Candidates,” we profile Kathryn Ahnger-Pier, a Town Meeting member and public health professional vying for a seat on the Board of Health.…