On Wednesday, February 2, Mother Nature watched over the Thurston Welcome Club as it headed to Hale Reservation. The Westwood area had just received about 20 inches of snow, yet the temperature was unseasonably warm. The conditions were perfect for snowshoeing.
Westwood Artists start a new year
The Westwood Artists have announced they are hosting a show at the main branch of the Westwood Public Library through the month of March. “It’s been two years since our last library exhibit,” says Karen Flowers Cagan. “It is so exciting to be able to host this exhibit once again!”
Poet’s Writing Group meets in person
Lynne Viti called this the ‘core group’ of the class, though she noted there is room for three or four more members.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After exclusively meeting on Zoom because of the pandemic, last Tuesday night at the Westwood Library, the Westwood Poet’s Writing...
Ribbon cut on Islington Branch library
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Although it had already been open for some programs that didn’t require furnishing, last Monday afternoon, the Islington Branch of the Westwood Library officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Despite frigid temperatures, a large crowd gathered to listen to Town Administrator...
Westwood Day returns after yearlong layoff
A man on stilts passes candy out to the Westwood Day crowd.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no Westwood Day last year.
But with the vaccine allowing the state to open up and...
COA celebrates senior center reopening
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
In non-pandemic times, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) is a pillar of senior life in town. With the coming of COVID, its role became ever more vital - and it rose to the occasion admirably, despite having to close the Patricia Carty-Larkin Senior Center...
Concert raises funds for performing arts
Francesca Lodovico performed two of her own original songs, “March Won’t But April May” and Press Start.”
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sunday evening, September 6, outside of the gazebo off Harding Street, just ahead of the rain showers, Sophia Zhao held the Young...
Seniors enjoy a camp day
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Do you ever miss those summer camp days? The ones filled with laughter after a long day at the beach or doing activities? What about the regularly scheduled camp crafts that people bring home in bulk at the end of each season?
COA Hiking Club explores Blue Hills
Due to heat, bugs, and vacation, the hiking club tends to have less people participate in the summer leaving the core group to hike alone.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood COA hiking club meets year-round, always on a Tuesday, and usually explore...
Everything peaceful at Buckmaster Pond
Whether they were picnicking or kayaking, there were all sorts of people taking advantage of the summer weather on Saturday afternoon.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For whatever reason, this week, journalists began to reexamine the “Central Park Karen” event that captured the country’s...
Islington Library awaits reopening
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
For two years, the Islington Branch Library has been under construction as it was renovated. During that time, patrons sought out services at the main branch while waiting for their beloved library branch to reopen.
The wait is almost over and patrons...
Bubble Music Man returns to Westwood
Rob Peters noted that since his bubbles were made of soap and water, they wouldn’t stain any clothes - which came in handy, given the number of kids popping them left and right.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“You can’t not have a good...
Westwood hosts flag football camp
One of the unique things about the camp was that the entire flag belt came off when pulled, so it was very obvious to the ball carrier when he was down .
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With two-a-day practices just around the corner,...
Outdoor storytime makes waves
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Outdoor storytime is back at the Westwood Public Library and it’s making a huge splash for visitors.
On Thursday, July 15, parents, grandparents, and guardians brought kids to the library to enjoy a regularly-scheduled storytime. As per usual, there was nothing but...
Community Trails braves rain at Sen-Ki
Because of the rain, the group hiking at Sen-Ki was made up of the core group of Westwood Community Trails hikers.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood Community Trails is a DPW and Recreation Department financed program of guided hikes designed to allow...
Westwood adapts to hold ANGP
As always, the mechanical bull was a huge hit at the All Night Graduation Party.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On top of prom, the boat cruise, field day, the senior fashion show, and graduation parties in general, because of COVID-19 restrictions, last year's...
Hale hosts Playback Experience Juneteenth celebration
When one of the stories talked about feeling extreme joy; the performers were very animated in their portrayals of the emotion.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday afternoon, Westwood’s Hale Reservation played host to a Juneteenth celebration featuring The Playback Experience’s performance of...
Memorial Day moves to Thurston Middle
Ned Richardson, the Grand Marshal of the event, speaks about his time in two different branches of the military.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While it was originally scheduled to be held at the New Westwood Cemetery, because of rain, Westwood's Memorial Day ceremony...
St. John’s completes solar panel project
St. John’s Episcopal’s new solar panels sit on top of their roof.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While they have already had solar energy for eighteen years, last week, St. John’s Episcopal Parish completed an installation that will provide the church with over one...
Troop 62277 delivers suncatchers to seniors
Martha Jones fifth grade Girl Scout Troop 62277 recently delivered handmade suncatchers to the Westwood Council on Aging. The suncatchers and handwritten notes were delivered to the Council's Meals on Wheels recipients. The project was part of the troop's year-long collaboration with the Westwood Council on Aging to deliver handmade gifts and cards...
