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Local authorities are investigating an early-morning theft at a convenience store on the Boston Providence Highway invol...
08/27/2026

Local authorities are investigating an early-morning theft at a convenience store on the Boston Providence Highway involving a group of individuals on scooters.

According to Norwood Police dispatch radio, officers responded to a reported shoplifting incident at 69 Boston Providence Highway at approximately 3:28 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Initial reports indicated that three individuals riding scooters entered… https://insidenorwood.com/six-masked-scooter-riders-target-route-1-store-in-early-morning-theft/

Against the backdrop of a partially constructed facility that once served as a cornerstone for local healthcare, Governo...
08/25/2026

Against the backdrop of a partially constructed facility that once served as a cornerstone for local healthcare, Governor Maura Healey joined state, federal, and local officials for a ceremonial bill signing aimed at bringing Norwood Hospital back to life.

The newly enacted legislation creates a direct state mechanism to take control of the property by eminent domain if its owner, Medical Properties Trust, fails to execute a sale with a qualified nonprofit hospital operator by November 1.

Flanked by U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch, State Representative John Rogers, State Senator Mike Rush,… https://insidenorwood.com/path-to-reopening-norwood-hospital-clear-as-healey-signs-eminent-domain-legislation/

What began as a routine traffic stop on Route 1 on August 10 quickly transformed into a complex, multi-agency investigat...
08/24/2026

What began as a routine traffic stop on Route 1 on August 10 quickly transformed into a complex, multi-agency investigation, underscoring the critical role local law enforcement plays alongside federal partners to track down known offenders using stolen identities.

Norwood Police Officer Jared Meegan was conducting routine patrol on Providence Highway when he spotted a southbound Honda Accord that was missing its front license plate. A quick check revealed the vehicle’s registration had been overdue for inspection since late last year, prompting Meegan to initiate a traffic stop.

When questioned… READ MORE>>> https://insidenorwood.com/traffic-stop-unravels-multi-agency-identity-web-and-yields-federal-cooperation/

Families navigating the search for local childcare have a new community-focused option in town. Raising Stars Center has...
08/21/2026

Families navigating the search for local childcare have a new community-focused option in town. Raising Stars Center has officially expanded to Norwood, opening its doors at 110 Kerry Place to provide state-licensed early education and care for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.

Founded in 2018 by local entrepreneur Inga Yaghubyan, Raising Stars began as a small family childcare program in Dedham. Driven by strong community demand, Yaghubyan serves roughly 45 children daily, and is now bringing that same personal approach to Norwood.

Unlike regional or national corporate chains, Raising Stars operates as an independent, locally owned… https://insidenorwood.com/business-spotlight-raising-stars-brings-independently-owned-early-education-child-care-to-kerry-place/

Norwood rate payers could soon be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars to fix outdated sewer infrastructure nearl...
08/20/2026

Norwood rate payers could soon be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars to fix outdated sewer infrastructure nearly 20 miles away in Cambridge and Somerville; a proposition local officials say is an unfair burden on Norwood taxpayers.

At the August 11 Selectmen’s meeting, Selectman Robert Donnelly raised the alarm over a massive capital spending proposal currently under review by the… https://insidenorwood.com/norwood-water-rates-on-the-line-town-officials-rail-against-billions-in-mwra-spending-for-cambridge-somerville-infrastructure/

Local election officials are urging residents to mark their calendars and double-check their voter status as Norwood pre...
08/17/2026

Local election officials are urging residents to mark their calendars and double-check their voter status as Norwood prepares for the upcoming State Primary Election on Monday, September 1, 2026. Polls across town will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day.

With key statewide and federal nominations on the ballot, the Norwood Town Clerk’s office has released essential deadlines, early voting schedules, and mail-in options for local voters.Here’s a list of important voter… https://insidenorwood.com/primary-election-in-september-what-norwood-voters-need-to-know/

A harrowing morning commute unfolded on Interstate 95 North today as first responders from multiple surrounding towns ba...
08/16/2026

A harrowing morning commute unfolded on Interstate 95 North today as first responders from multiple surrounding towns battled against time to free entrapped victims following a severe multi-vehicle collision near the Norwood-Canton town line.

Crews arrived on scene August 16, 2026 and according to initial reports, at least one individual was ejected from a vehicle during the impact, while another remained entrapped inside the wreckage.

Due to the nature of the injuries involved, emergency personnel… https://insidenorwood.com/multi-vehicle-crash-on-95-prompts-massive-inter-agency-response-medflight-evacuation/

A local man faces criminal charges after an alleged argument at the Norwood Town Common gazebo turned physical, leaving ...
08/15/2026

A local man faces criminal charges after an alleged argument at the Norwood Town Common gazebo turned physical, leaving a victim injured and bleeding from the head.

At approximately 2:28 p.m. on July 21, Norwood Police dispatch received a 911 call reporting an altercation at the gazebo. According to computer-aided dispatch (CAD) logs and police radio communications, an argument between two individuals escalated when one party allegedly pushed the other to the ground.

Callers told police that… https://insidenorwood.com/hill-street-resident-arrested-following-afternoon-altercation-at-town-common-gazebo/

Local emergency crews responded swiftly to Westover Parkway late Thursday afternoon following reports of a structure fir...
08/14/2026

Local emergency crews responded swiftly to Westover Parkway late Thursday afternoon following reports of a structure fire that quickly spread to a home’s roofline.

Dispatch records from the Norwood Police Department indicate that a 911 call came in shortly after 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2026 warning of a potential house fire.

Police units arriving quickly confirmed… https://insidenorwood.com/grill-fire-on-westover-parkway-spreads-to-roof/

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