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🌱 Patch AM: Norwood Police Welcome Veteran Officer Ryan Ross

Make time for Joanna Connor Album Release Show Live at The Fallout Shelter on the Norwood Patch calendar

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Good morning Norwood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet Norwood's newest veteran police officer on patrol
  • Crash, chase, and federal arrest shake up Tremont Street

Also on today's calendar: Joanna Connor Album Release Show Live at The Fallout Shelter and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Norwood Police Welcome Veteran Officer Ryan Ross (patch.com) — Norwood residents are getting to know a new face in town as veteran officer Ryan Ross joins the local police force after 16 years in Hingham. Recently sworn in by Town Clerk Mary Lou Folan, Ross is beginning Norwood's Field Training Program and says he's eager to meet community members. Police are encouraging residents to introduce themselves when they see him around Norwood.
   

• Federal Officers Arrest Man After Crash, Foot Chase In Norwood (patch.com) — Norwood residents saw a heavy law enforcement presence Thursday morning after federal officers pursued and arrested a man on Tremont Street following a crash and short foot chase. Homeland Security told Norwood police the suspect is wanted in Brazil in connection with a murder, though local officers did not release case details. Norwood police documented the crashes, and no injuries were reported.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Nova Biomedical posted a job opening for Production Assembler II in Norwood. Apply here.
  • Amazon.com, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Station Manager in Norwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

  • State police investigating serious three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Westwood (boston25news.com)
  • Following CTE report, Massachusetts high school football coaches address safety concerns in a violent sport (bostonglobe.com)

Canton

  • Company Snapshot & Franchising (dunkindonuts.com)
  • Local Event: Annual Celebration of the Blue Hills: The Great Escape (patch.com)
  • Masconomet boys hockey coach Boepple steps down (cnhi.com)

Dedham

  • Unlocked Vehicles Targeted In Dedham Overnight Incidents (patch.com)

Ok Norwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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