Mazzucco blasts “absurd” MWRA water rate hike proposal, Board vows to fight at State House
NORWOOD – Town officials are sounding the alarm over a proposed legislative bill they say would “steal” money from local ratepayers to fund unrelated projects in central Massachusetts. During Tuesday’s…
Police respond to Marriott Residence Inn after ‘prank’ 911 call sparks weapon scare
NORWOOD – A “prank” phone call triggered a high-priority police response at the Residence Inn by Marriott on Norwood Park South. According to police logs, the incident began when a…
Norwood’s Noah Hanifin Wins Gold
NORWOOD – Norwood native and SCS graduate, Noah Hanifin has reached the pinnacle of the sporting world. In a heart-stopping final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA, including defenseman…
Police arrest man involved in multi-bank fraud spree; bank says thousands were stolen
NORWOOD – Police have apprehended a Westwood man suspected of orchestrating a multi-day bank fraud string that drained at least $8,000 from area financial institutions. The arrest occurred on the…
Study reveals Norwood Fire staffing hasn’t budged in 50 years
NORWOOD – If you feel like the town has changed a bit since 1977, you’re right. The population is up, the traffic is denser, and the buildings are taller. But…
Security Scare at Savage Center: Police Search for Armed Suspect
NORWOOD – Neighborhood on high alert following reports of a confrontation involving a subject with a weapon at the Savage Center on Prospect Street. According to the Norwood Police Department…
Threats to shoot plow driver spark multi-town police response
WALPOLE/NORWOOD – A complaint about reckless driving at the Walpole Mall turned into a police search after a group of individuals allegedly threatened to shoot a local plow driver. According…
Weekend altercation at Napper Tandy’s ends in “Warrior” claims, police say
NORWOOD – A Saturday night at a local hangout took a chaotic turn last weekend when a verbal dispute escalated into a physical confrontation outside Napper Tandy’s on Day Street.…
Narcotics investigation leads to felony arrest, police say
NORWOOD – A local narcotics investigation culminated in an apartment raid and an arrest according to a media release by the Norwood Police Department. On Wednesday, Norwood Detectives executed a…
Norwood honors its heroes: New military tribute banner program set to launch
NORWOOD – The faces of Norwood’s veterans will soon line the streets surrounding Disabled American Veterans Memorial Park at Walpole and Berwick Streets. At last week’s Selectmen’s Meeting, Veteran Service…