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Library curbside holds pickup program continues
September 15, 2020Westwood's Public Library has announced the expansion of its curbside holds pickup program. As of now, patrons can now pick up items from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Fridays, and on Saturdays from 10:30... more...
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Funeral homes note impact of COVID-19
September 9, 2020By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter COVID-19’s impact on a variety of industries has been one of the most common media stories of the past five months. From what the loss of elective surgeries meant to hospitals, to whether bars and restaurants could survive lockdowns, to... more...
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Westwood Library welcomes author Wiseman
September 7, 2020By Amelia TaralloHometown Weekly Staff It is unlikely that Ellen Marie Wiseman knew that her book, “The Orphan Collector,” would relate to current events on the scale that it does. Released on July 28, the book has become a monumental hit, both for it’s well-written... more...
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No bites at Buckmaster Pond
August 31, 2020This young man with his cut up hot dogs didn’t manage to catch anything all day. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter I’ve never seen anyone catch a real fish at Buckmaster Pond. While I’ve been there a handful of times and have never seen less... more...
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School committee provides collective bargaining update
August 28, 2020By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter On Thursday night, the Westwood School Committee met to both announce the results of collective bargaining with the teacher’s association regarding the fall school reopening, and to decide whether they would allow teachers' children to attend school in person four... more...
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Outdoor yoga raises money for Beirut
August 24, 2020While the heat kept some older yogis away, the crowd was sizable. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter While many people saw the footage of the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, with the United States dealing with civil unrest, COVID-19 and a fast-approaching presidential election, its victims... more...
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Town clerk ensuring voting goes smoothly
August 24, 2020Westwood’s ballot dropbox sits in front of the police station. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter For as much as people fight about politics on social media, not many eligible voters actually vote and even fewer understand how the voting process works. But because voter suppression,... more...
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Commane explains water restriction mandate
August 16, 2020By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter Westwood is currently under increased, mandatory outside watering restrictions due to a lack of rainfall and the shutting off of Well Five. In Westwood, you can now only water your lawn on Tuesdays from 6-9 a.m., and from 6-9 p.m.... more...