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New assignment: name the new school

Construction is well underway at the new state-of-the art elementary school that will replace the
Hanlon and Deerfield Schools. To bring the two schools together as one, the new school needs
a name, and the School Committee is asking for the community’s help with brainstorming ideas.

From through Wednesday, March 1, you can submit your suggested...

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Committee argues for Hanlon-Deerfield consolidation

The design choice for the new school was named the “tree” option.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Thursday night, the Westwood School Committee held a meeting to outline why they felt a consolidation of Hanlon and Deerfield Elementary Schools would be the town’s...

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School Committee approves full in-person learning

Emily Parks outlines her recommendations for a return to in-person, five day a week learning.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Thursday night, the Westwood School Committee unanimously approved a motion to send all of Westwood’s students back to school for in-person learning, five...

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School Committee outlines plan for reopening

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Thursday night, the Westwood School Committee met over Zoom to discuss reopening plans for the fall, as well as a few other issues.

The meeting started with Emily Parks acknowledging the death of a longtime colleague. Former Westwood High principal Phil...

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Schools discuss redistricting, building options

The Westwood School Committee will hold a virtual public meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, to present and discuss options for a future school construction project. Attendees will be shown the results of Cropper GIS' consolidation report, and will be allowed to ask questions and provide feedback.

Residents...

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