Town of Norwood seeks volunteers for new citizen advisory committees
NORWOOD – The Town of Norwood is looking for civic-minded residents to help shape the future of two major local priorities: community preservation and affordable housing. Town leaders recently announced…
Blast off with pride: Norwood Town Common to host space-themed ‘Cosmic Kindness’ celebration
NORWOOD – The Norwood Town Common is about to get a whole lot brighter—and a little more galactic. Local organization Progress Norwood has officially announced the return of the annual…
Norwood Police call off high-speed chase on Neponset Street
NORWOOD – An overnight traffic stop quickly escalated into a high-speed pursuit early Monday morning after a driver fled from police at speeds reaching 92 mph, according to Norwood Police…
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…