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…
Progress or degeneration: downtown Norwood industrial property hits the market for $4 million
NORWOOD – A significant piece of Downtown Norwood’s industrial landscape has hit the market, offering an opportunity for real estate investors but a potential headache for an already populated neighborhood.…
Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office launches testing blitz to recruit new officers for fall academy
DEDHAM – The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an aggressive recruitment campaign aimed at filling seats for its next Correctional Officer Recruit Academy, which is scheduled to commence in…
End of an era: Norwood Bicycle Depot to close after 48 years following passing of beloved owner
NORWOOD – For nearly half a century, the Norwood Bicycle Depot has been more than just a place to get a flat tire fixed or pick up a new set…
Suspicious activity turns out to be innocent curb-side commerce
NORWOOD – For a brief moment on Wednesday afternoon, a major street-level operation appeared to be unfolding right on Washington Street. According to Norwood Police Department June 10 call log,…