Norwood Police Arrest Two Suspects for Forging a Check

Two suspects were arrested for attempting to cash a false check in the amount of $5,265.

  On Mar. 11, Norwood Police received a call from Norwood Bank stating that a black female was attempting to cash a forged check in the amount of $5,265.  The check was issued by a Norwood auto body business. "The employee from the auto body shop stated that check was not good and that he would respond to the Bank to confirm this," Norwood police said in a statement.  But after waiting for some time, the woman became impatient and left the bank. As the woman was leaving, the employee from the auto shop was entering the bank and was able to get the description of the woman's vehicle. Officer Greg Gamel was informed that the woman left in a grey or silver van on Central Street and he broadcasted the information over the police radio. "…

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Free Financial Seminar for Norwood HS Students

The event will take place on Feb. 26 and offer students a chance to win $500.

Norwood High School students and their parents are invited to attend a free financial seminar at Norwood Bank on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Those who attend the seminar will have a chance to win a $500 savings account. The first of Norwood Bank's "Young Adult Financial Seminar" series, geared towards high school students and parents, representatives will be on hand to provide advice to help students get started with saving money, setting goals and making plans with their money and protecting themselves against identify theft and fraud. Those interested can register at norwoodbank.com.

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Halloween Spooktacular, 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' and More

Your daily dose of Patch knowledge.

Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Head to the Norwood Recreation Department's Halloween Spooktacular this Saturday. Enjoy games, a DJ, the Costume Parade, snacks, face painting, and more from 3-4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per resident. 2. Bring your families to The Norwood Theatre to see the classic Disney film, "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" this weekend, starring Angela Lansbury and David Tomilson. A great movie for the Halloween season and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Tickets will be $8 for adults & $6 for children and seniors. Showtimes are Friday…

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Norwood Bank Donates $5,000 to the Norwood Housing Rehab Program

Norwood Bank has donated $5,000 to the Norwood Housing Rehab Program, a program that has been administered by the Planning Department since 2004.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Trivia, Homebuyer's Seminar and More

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Thursday night is trivia night at Limey's Pub in the center of town. Head on over and test your knowledge! 2. The Norwood High School Fine Arts Department proudly presents Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins’ "West Side Story" on September 20, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and September 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets for the Thursday evening performance may be purchased for $10 general admission and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets for all other shows will be sold for $12 general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets will…

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