Category Archive for "Westwood"

Girls’ lax continues undefeated streak

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter In their already tremendous season, the Westwood Girls Lacrosse Team finished off the Holliston Panthers with an astounding result, 16-4, on Thursday April 10th. On the Wednesday before, the girls faced off against the 6th ranked, Higham, scoring 15 goals to Highams 12, they expand their undefeated streak, and hope...

By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter A swing- and jazz-loving crowd filled the community room of the WPL, anticipating the first concert in the library’s free Sunday Spring Concerts series, sponsored by the WPL’s 21st Century Fund. The first concert featured the Boston area’s Portrait in Jazz, a sextet led by Westwood resident Brad Ellenburg, with Gary...

WPL to share their “Digital Age Survival Kit”

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Beginning on Tuesday, April 8, the Readers’ Services Librarian Julia Horwitz will be leading a four part series regarding media literacy and digital wellness for adults at Westwood Public Library (WPL). The program is entitled, “Digital Age Survival Kit.” Regarding the series, Horwitz shared: “This is a series that I am leading...

Westwood Robotics secures prestigious STEM honor

Founded in 2006, Westwood Robotics “The Wolverines” is a close-knit high school team that consists of around thirty members and three mentors. Each year, they compete in competitions organized by FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an international association that creates team-based robotics challenges. One such challenge is the FIRST Robotics Competition...

One Book One Town discusses “Little Fires Everywhere”

By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter On March 20, at the Pine Hill School Auditorium, Celeste Ng, author of “Little Fires Everywhere” and Kristy Pasquariello, the library’s Director of Reader Services, discussed Ng’s book and her writing process before a large and enthusiastic audience of 120+ book lovers. Westwood Library Director Elizabeth McGovern introduced the program by...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Massachusetts artist Rebecca McGee Tuck traveled to the Westwood Public Library (WPL) to discuss art as a form of activism. Tuck is an artist and a sculptor whose work has been featured in exhibits across Massachusetts, including Fitchburg Art Museum, Cape Cod Art Museum, and Boston Sculptors Gallery. Apart from her...

By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Reporter The battle against cancer is made up of stories, from patients, to doctors, their families, and to the countless people who dedicate themselves to finding the cure. Former President of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Edward Benz once said, “When they write the history of how cancer was conquered, the Pan-Mass Challenge...

Swinning appointed as second Poet Laureate

A unanimous Westwood Select Board has accepted the recommendation of the Westwood Poet Laureate Selection Committee and appointed Beth Swinning as Westwood’s second Poet Laureate, for a two-year term to begin June 1. Swinning brings a wealth of talents and skills to this honorary position—as a teacher/librarian at Martha Jones Elementary School in Westwood, a...

Westwood’s Germano presented Post Cane Award

By Alana DiPlacido Hometown Weekly Reporter Friends, family, and peers gathered at the Westwood Council of Aging (COA) to honor Eddie Germano as the town’s oldest citizen and the recipient of the Boston Post Cane. Germano, who turned 100 this past November, was the next recipient of this honor. The tradition of the Boston Post Cane began...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The recent decision to eliminate the Mandarin program at Westwood High School (WHS) has left students, parents, and community members both shocked and upset. The program, which serves as more than just an elective, is widely viewed as a critical component of education, preparing students for an increasingly globalized future. Mandarin,...

Westwood Artists’ Community Exhibition at WPL

By Alana DiPlacido Hometown Weekly Reporter The Westwood Artists’ continued a tradition seven years in the making. Twelve artists of different mediums, ages, and backgrounds came together to exhibit their work at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). Although they differed in their artistic styles and mediums, these twelve creatives created a community around their greatest commonality: calling...

by Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter According to the Christian Science Monitor, “It was 15 years ago when Dutch environmental journalist Martine Postma was finally moved to action over all the appliances she saw being thrown away in her Amsterdam neighborhood . . .on Oct. 18, 2009, she arranged a local event where volunteers skilled in repairs...

Mocktails & Must-Reads brings readers together

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Westwood Public Library (WPL) recently welcomed patrons to come visit for a special after hours event entitled: “Mocktails & Must-Reads: Winter Warm Up.” This is WPL’s third Mocktails & Must-Reads event, the first one was hosted in the early summer for summertime reads and releases, while the second one was...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Westwood Public Library (WPL) has embraced the theme of wellness during the winter time in the month of January. Recently, they hosted a Wellness Practice and Seminar entitled, “Reflect, Relax, and Renew 2025.” The program was led by Jane Singh, a certified health coach and meditation guide. According to Singh, this...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Westwood Public Library (WPL) is embracing wellness in the month of January. In order to fulfill this winter-time theme, the WPL hosted a Winter Yoga and Well Being Workshop this month, led by Susie Masters E- R.Y.T (500). Masters led this workshop by asking each participant what their favorite season was and...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Reporter An early surge had the Wolverines giving the undefeated Medfield Warriors a run for their money Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the Wolverines’ ultimately were not able to get the job done in a 5-1 loss; falling to 5-4 on the season. The score is no indication of how much of a fight Westwood...

At its meeting on January 6, the Westwood Select Board reviewed comprehensive plans to replace Westwood’s aging Fire Station 1 (FS1). This proposed project aims to meet modern public safety standards while addressing the long-standing deficiencies of the current facility, originally built 75 years ago. In January 2024, residents approved funding for both the design and...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a Princess Party with Elsa and Moana to add a little magic to winter break for local families. The event began at 11am in the Community Meeting Room in the main branch. Little girls of all ages dressed in a variety of princess costumes, with the...

By Riley Fontana Hometown Weekly Reporter The Westwood Council on Aging (COA) welcomed back Girl Scout Troop 66073 to help wrap presents. This is the second year the Scouts have stopped by to help wrap gifts for people in the community who may need assistance with tasks such as these. Troop 66073 is made up of four Westwood...

Westwood hosts second annual Holiday Walkabout

By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood hosted its second annual Holiday Walkabout. This annual event invited Westwood residents to explore what local artists have created all year and possibly purchase some gifts. Three local organizations turned their spaces into holiday marketplaces.

First Baptist Church hosted its Holly...

Category Archives: Westwood

Girls’ lax continues undefeated streak

Jazzin’ in the library

WPL to share their “Digital Age Survival Kit”

Westwood Robotics secures prestigious STEM honor

One Book One Town discusses “Little Fires Everywhere”

Discussing art as activism at WPL

Dr. Choueiri rides to cure cancer

Swinning appointed as second Poet Laureate

Westwood’s Germano presented Post Cane Award

WHS eliminates Mandarin program

Westwood Artists’ Community Exhibition at WPL

A successful tri-town Repair Café

Mocktails & Must-Reads brings readers together

Reflect, Relax, Renew at WPL

WPL embraces winter wellness

Early momentum fuels Wolverines’ fight

Westwood advances plans for FS1

Princess Party at WPL

Girl Scouts help seniors this season

Westwood hosts second annual Holiday Walkabout

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