Saturday, May 18, 2013
A round up of local headlines for the week of May 12.
MBTA Once Again Looking Into Possibility of Billboards at Rt. 128 Garage The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will soon be studying the possibility of placing two billboards at the Route 128 MBTA garage in Westwood near the Westwood/Dedham line. “No final plan has been developed but we do plan to offer a proposal in the near future,” said MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo. “Under their contract with the MBTA, Clear Channel has the right to that location (subject to T approval of the plan). Engineering studies need to be conducted prior to a formal presentation of a proposal.” Pesaturo said he did not know when the engineering studies would take place but they "should have a better idea within a month." *** Norwood Approves Marijuana …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
A round up of local headlines for the week of May 5.
Dedham and Westwood Firemen Honored for Saving Teen from Swamp Thursday night the Dedham Board of Selectmen and Liberty Mutual honored the firefighters who rescued a 17-year-old from a swamp by East Street in Dedham. On March 1, Dedham and Westwood firefighters responded to a teen that was stuck in muddy waters. The effort took over an hour in freezing temperatures, according to officials. "The individual was lucky that there were professionals that were trained and worked as brothers to get this boy out," Selectman Jim MacDonald said. *** Health Inspections: Sabb's Market, Unsal's Pizzeria and Norwood Country Club Unsal's Pizzeria & Ristorante, 655 Washington Street Two sanitizer spray bottles too strong in concentration - corrected on …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
A round up of local headlines for the week of April 28.
Dedham Fire Crews Respond to Two-Alarm Blaze on Stoney Lea Road Dedham fire crews responded to a two-alarm fire inside a Stoney Lea road home Tuesday afternoon. Heavy smoke began showing shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday. And outside fire extended into the structure of the home, with heavy fire extending into the attic, according to unconfirmed reports. *** Norwood Man Faces OUI Drug Charge Following Arrest in Walpole Nathanael M. Rodriguez, 34, of Boston, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license following a motor vehicle stop on Route 1 Walpole. Officers had to use force during the arrest, according to police logs. *** Walpole Selectmen Recognize Police for Answering Call in Aftermath of Marathon …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Take a look back at news featured in Norwood and surrounding communities from the past week.
How Did You Feel When the Marathon Bomber was Captured? Norwood Reacts After the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings was captured, many felt relieved, especially residents in Watertown. But Norwood Patch wanted to know how Norwood felt about the capture. In this video, residents around the Norwood Common weigh in on how they felt when the suspect was finally in custody. Williams-Sonoma Removes Pressure Cookers From Shelves in Massachusetts Following the Boston Marathon bombing last Monday, April 15, in which pressure cookers were used for the explosion, the cookware giant has decided to temporarily stop selling the items in their Massachusetts stores. Williams-Sonoma has a local branch at Legacy Place in Dedham. Dunkin' Donuts …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
A round up of local headlines for the week of April 7.
Dedham Officials Review Rustcraft Road Property for Potential Municipal Use Officials in Dedham walked through a massive 190,000-square-foot building on Rustcraft Road Wednesday to evaluate whether the property would be a good fit for several municipal offices in town. The property, at 150 Rustcraft Road in Dedham, is owned by the Davis Companies which bought the site in February at auction. According to Town Administrator Bill Keegan, Davis Companies is willing to work with Dedham to either lease or sell the building to the town. ***** Health Inspections: Norwood News, Honey Dew, Express Pizza and More Honey Dew Donuts, 285 Morse Street - Person in charge not knowledgeable in explaining or demonstrating procedures for cleaning and …
Saturday, April 6, 2013
A round up of local headlines for the week of March 31.
Norwood Man Arrested After Causing Multiple Accidents State Police apprehended a Norwood man after he reportedly caused several motor vehicle crashes on Route 93 North near Exit 2A in Canton. Police arrested Christopher L. Brooks, 35, of Norwood, and charged him with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (second offense). He was arrested at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree at 12:45 p.m. after police received multiple 911 calls for an erratic driver causing accidents on Route 93, according to Massachusetts State Police. *** Will Dedham Finally See a Senior Center? After years of trying, Council on Aging Board chairwoman Leanne Jasset is hoping so after next Monday's …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
A look at the top headlines around the area for the week of Mar. 24
Man Arrested for Selling and Distributing Cocaine and Heroin to Dedham Residents On Friday, police arrested Odelio Sepluveda-Guerrerro, at his home in Dorchester, for illegally selling and distributing heroin and cocaine to Dedham residents. The arrest was a result of a six week joint investigation done by Dedham Police, Norfolk County Police Anticrime Task Force Agencies (NORPAC), Boston Police and the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs. "A search of the apartment and the suspect resulted in the recovery of drug packaging equipment, drug diluent, approximately 52 grams of heroin, approximately 40 grams of cocaine and $65,225," police said in a statement. *** Opening Act: School of Rock Coming to Norwood Does your garage or …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
A look at the top headlines around the area for the week of Mar. 17.
Lt. Gov. Murray Announces New Guidelines to Help Military Members Attain Professional Licenses Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray announced Monday new regulations to help make it easier for military members and their families to attain professional licenses. The announcement is part of “An Act Relative to Veterans’ Access, Livelihood, Opportunity, and Resources” (VALOR Act), signed by Governor Deval Patrick in 2012, which requires departments of state government to establish military friendly practices for licensing. *** Norwood Police Arrest Two Suspects for Cocaine Related Charges Norwood and Wellesley detectives of the NORPAC Task Force were conducting surveillance on St. James Street, near Washington Street, for a drug dealer on …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
A round up of local headlines for the week of Mar. 10.
Infant Swimming Class in Norwood Helps Save Lives Have you ever worried about what would happen if your young one fell into a pool when you weren't looking? Mothers and fathers at the Hampton Inn in Norwood can ease that worry a little more each day they take their child to swim with Deborah Rossetti, an instructor with Infant Swimming Resource. ISR, founded in 1966, is a program that teaches children from six months to four years old skills to survive a fall in the water. *** Walpole School Officials Still Favor Surveillance Cameras, While Student Protest Group Picks Up Steam Walpole Public Schools Superintendent Lincoln Lynch said at Thursday's school committee meeting that he has not yet heard anything to make him change his mind …
Saturday, March 9, 2013
A round up of local headlines for the week of Mar. 3.
Norwood Police Arrest Man for Possession of 6 Pounds of Marijuana On Tuesday Norwood Police arrested Romeo W. McCubbin, 24, for the possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute and possession of ammunition without a Firearm Identification Card (FID). On Monday the USPS delivered a package to a residence in Norwood. But it was later discovered that the recipient did not live at the residence and the package was returned. Postal Investigators then indicated that the package contained marijuana. *** 91-year-old Man Brutally Beaten at BJ's Parking Lot At around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, a 91-year-old man was attacked in his car at the BJ's parking lot, FOX 25 reported. According to Dedham Police the man was putting groceries in his …
Zootie Maguire
2:22 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2013
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