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COA celebrates Trish Tucke

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This past Friday, March 1st, friends, family, and Westwood Council on Aging (COA) members gathered together to celebrate Operations Manager Trish Tucke on her retirement. After 16 incredible years, Trish is ready to say goodbye, with her first vacation already planned,...

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Wolverines triumph in final regular season game 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines hosted the Belmont Marauders on Monday, February 19, for their final game of the regular season. Westwood diminished their two-game losing streak against Belmont as they sealed off the night 58-50. Westwood’s junior Eli Ifrah led the...

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Westwood welcomes poet Richard Blanco

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor 

On Thursday, February 22, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted acclaimed Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco in the culminating event of the Westwood Children’s Poetry Festival. Children in grades 2-5 and their caregivers were invited to this event, and over 50 people...

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Sweet victory for boys’ hockey

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

The Westwood High School boys’ varsity hockey team fought hard against Ashland on Thursday, February 15th at the Loring Ice Arena, toppling the other team with a score of 5-2 and pushing the record to 10-7. The boys clinched the playoffs...

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Local artist displays work of youths

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Erin Hawkins, a resident artist, teacher, and instructional designer, has recently curated an exhibition featuring the artwork of local children (Kindergarten - 7th grade) at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). The pieces on display originate from various after-school art classes conducted...

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Seniors prepare for spring

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With spring time right around the corner, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted Suzie Canale to talk with seniors all about Orchids this past Friday, February 16th. Topics of discussion for this event included planting, feeding, and maintaining tips as...

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Card discusses “The Tigerbelles”

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) proudly welcomed author Aime Alley Card on Tuesday, February 6th to discuss her most recent book: “The Tigerbelles.” This book goes on to tell the epic story of the 1960 Tennessee State...

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Wolverines’ seize TVL Championship

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On February 7, the Westwood girls’ hockey team hosted the Medfield Warriors at the Canton Ice House for their second TVL match-up of the season. Scoring three out of their four goals in the first period, the Wolverines secured an...

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Westwood’s February vacation guide

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

February vacation, unless you’re one of the lucky people venturing out-of-state, can be a tricky time for parents. No one can depend on the warm weather and sunshine to come our way so children can play out in the great outdoors...

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A parent’s guide to February break

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Looking for some family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained during February vacation? Look no further! From Dover to Walpole, there are plenty of exciting events happening in your area, catering to children of all ages. 

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Yoga Nidra brings reflections to WPL

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Recently, the Friends of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted yoga instructor Susie Masters. Masters is a E- R.Y.T (500) ,YACEP certified yoga instructor who came to the WPL to guide locals through a Yoga Nidra practice, welcoming guests to come...

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Westwood vanquished by Warriors

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Basketball is a fast-paced game, counting down the seconds on the shot clock, teams have only 35 seconds to strategize and execute their shots to the hoop. Alongside strategy comes agility and the determination to stay in the game every...

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WCT explores MJS on monthly hike

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Happening throughout the year, Westwood Community Trails (WCT) is hosting free group hikes on the first Saturday of every month. All are welcome to join and enjoy the experience of hiking with fellow enthusiasts. This past Saturday, February 3rd, Westwood residents...

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Amigurumi Crochet Workshop

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

At the Westwood Public Library on January 22, Becca Heyman led a workshop on crocheting a small amigurumi kitty key chain. The term “amigurumi” is a combination of two Japanese words, “ami” which means “crocheted or knitted and “nugurime” which means...

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Boys’ Basketball falls short to Falcons

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The varsity boys basketball teams from Westwood High School and Cambridge Rindge & Latin put on a show in a raucous Coccoluto Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Both teams worked hard to erase big deficits, but it was the Falcons who held...

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Seniors learn social media

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors at the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) are in luck this year as they are hosting Social Media 101 classes throughout January and February. The first class was held on Monday, January 22nd and focused on explaining what exactly social...

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A paw-fect afternoon at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood residents were in for a furry treat this past Thursday, January 18th, as the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a therapy dog for all to come and play with. This therapy dog welcomed everyone to the...

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Boys’ Basketball defends home court

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Amidst the echoing cheers and dribbles, the Westwood court came alive Thursday, January 18th as the Wolverines boys’ basketball team hosted the Dover-Sherborn Raiders for an unforgettable Tri-Valley League competition of the season. With skills and determination, Westwood pressured the...

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Westwood to expand solar generated electricity

Two major new solar projects have been approved for the Town of Westwood and are entering the final design and construction phase. These projects will provide the town and the Westwood Public Schools with reliable, lower-cost energy supply and help insulate against price fluctuations in the future. Westwood currently has a long-term electric...

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Seniors enjoy annual Winter Luncheon

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Council on Aging held its inaugural Winter Luncheon on January 11, marking the beginning of what is anticipated to be an annual tradition due to its positive reception. The focus of these luncheon events is to provide a communal...

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