Norwood News

You know all those gluten-free foods you see popping up on your local supermarket shelves? You may have thought they were part of some new fad diet.A A But for about 34,500 people in the greater Boston area - and about 215 right here in Norwood - they're an absolute necessity.

Canton OUI case continued for court motion in March John Pontuso, 28, of 44 Ellis Ave., Norwood, had a charge of drunken driving continued to March 21 for a hearing in Stoughton District Court.

We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment.

Check out some of these local options for gifts, dinners, and special Valentine's Day plans.

The weekend is just around the corner. If the only plans you have is not to stay home because lounging on the couch and watching TV just isn't cutting it anymore, then don't worry, Medfield Patch A is here to assist you! Check out our list of suggestions of events to attend, places to go, sites to see - all within driving distance of home.A 1.

When Patch launched in Norwood in November 2010, editors and contributors ventured to local businesses to collect information for our directory.

Valentine's Day can be stressful. If you're trying to plan a perfect day with your sweetheart, Norwood Patch A is here to help!A We're building aA board on Pinterest : Imagine an online bulliten board where we post beautiful pictures of the best restaurants, flowers, recipes, crafts and gift ideas-all with Norwood residents in mind! So, if you like ... (more)

Norwood Police arrested two men early this morning after an officer found them sleeping in a vehicle parked in the middle of the road, police spokesman Kevin Grasso said in an email statement this afternoon.

The Town Clerk's Office wishes to inform the residents of Norwood there are currently vacancies for the office of Town Meeting Members in all nine Town Meeting Districts.

We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.A Today will be a bit cooler than yesterday, but the sun will still be out.

Friday, Feb. 3 9:13 a.m. - Caller reported pedestrian accident near the Norwood Senior Center on Prospect St.

We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment.

Asian shares rose on Monday as surprisingly robust U.S. jobs data bolstered investors' risk appetite, but the euro sagged on worries over a lack of progress in Greek debt restructuring talks which are vital to containing the euro zone crisis.

Representative John H. Rogers presented a Citation from the House of Representatives to Master Sergeant Dennis Mawn during his recent visit to the State House.A Rogers thanked MSG Mawn for his service and welcomed him home from his deployment in Iraq.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 11:48 a.m. - Caller at Coakley Middle School reported juvenile caught with marijuana in his possession.

The weekend is just around the corner. If the only plans you have is not to stay home because lounging on the couch and watching TV just isn't cutting it anymore, then don't worry, Norwood Patch A is here to assist you! Check out our list of suggestions of events to attend, places to go, sites to see - all within driving distance of home.A 1.

A Medford man recruited two men with lengthy histories of armed robbery and bank robbery whom he touted as being "from Charlestown" to attempt to rob a Norwood check-cashing store, according to an FBI affidavit.

We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment.

Some religious and political groups are urging Starbucks customers to grab their morning coffee elsewhere in light of the company's stance on gay marriage and its policy on guns.