New Police Chief Addresses Board of Selectmen

Chief William Brooks' First Report to the Board

Tuesday night was the first Board of Selectmen meeting appearance for the new Norwood Police Chief, William Brooks III.

Brooks was sworn in at the Town Hall Tuesday morning, and that night delivered the monthly report of police activity to the board - put together by staff of the police department.

The biggest highlight of the report was a series of in the past week by the NPD in cooperation with other Norfolk County detectives. Brooks said the department is "taking proactive measures" in this situation and "working to suppress drug activity."

The Board welcomed Brooks and complimented him on his experience and enthusiasm.

Hearing for Dog Owner Regarding Dangerous Incidents

There was a hearing before the Selectmen Tuesday regarding incidents with a Norwood resident's dog.

Town Manager John Carroll said in a previous meeting that the dog had in Norwood.

"This is a normal course of events when there is a dog that might be a danger," Selectmen Chair Michael Lyons said about the hearing.

According to the resident in question and statements from town and personal counsel, the dog is no longer being housed in Norwood. The Board has no jurisdiction if the dog is being housed outside of town, but several members noted that if the animal should return, even for a visit, further action would be taken.