In what might be Hometown Weekly's most extreme understatement of the still-young 21st century, we at the paper are confident in saying the last 365 days won't soon be forgotten.
With a world-stopping pandemic, contentious US presidential election, and demonstrations for racial equality dominating headlines around the globe, it won't...
This year's New Year's Eve fireworks in Westwood have been canceled. This comes after the announcement that the state of Massachusetts would be rolling back their reopening phase from Phase 3, Step 2 to Phase 3, Step 1. As of Sunday, December 13, outdoor gatherings are now limited to 50 people.
One of the once ubiquitous 'thank you' posters from early on in the pandemic greeted people on the Zoom call.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday night, a group of organizations held their eleventh At My Neighbor’s Table event of the year -...
Santa poses with the welcome sign a family made for him during a trip to a home on School Street.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With COVID-19 forcing many families to remain stuck at home throughout the holiday season - or at the...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Lateefah Franck replaced Sheryl Goodloe as Westwood’s METCO director in June of 2019. Originally from Washington DC, Franck considered going to law school before falling in love with education, eventually serving as everything from a literacy tutor, to an elementary school teacher, all the way...
The town of Westwood has declared a parking ban now in place until March 31st. Residents and visitors can no longer park their cars overnight on the street.
The parking ban is in place to ensure that snow plows can properly clear roads and emergency vehicles can get to...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Most of my assignments these days involve Zoom or large outdoor activities - nothing that takes me out of my comfort zone. This weekend, I was asked to attend Hale Reservation’s annual fall family scavenger hunt. Normally, I would protest going into the woods for...
Registration for players in grades 3-8 for the spring 2021 Westwood Youth Soccer season is now open online through December 7. Click through the Registration link on the left-hand side of the home page at www.westwoodsoccer.org.
Members of the community are asked to consider volunteering to help coach...
The hot tub came with a Hoyer chair for Will to get in and out of it.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As of about a week ago, there is now a hot tub in Will McHugh’s yard, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. But...
The Westwood Historical Society has presented John (Jack) Wiggin with its Quarter Century Award this year. This award recognizes a Westwood resident for contributions to our community for more than 25 years - and Jack certainly has 25 plus years living and serving Westwood!
Jack was born and raised in...
Miss Kristy and Lizzy McGovern read 'The Little Red Hen' before singing the peanut butter and jelly song.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
One of the things people have discovered during the eight months of COVID-19-related lockdowns is that certain groups transition well to...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
This year, there have been countless cancellations of seasonal events around the country. Among them are the numerous craft and artist fairs that can no longer take place due to COVID-19 and gathering restrictions. A few organizations, though, have figured out how to organize and...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
In the time of COVID-19 and Zoom, the Westwood Public Library has become known for its virtual author visits. Patrons happily log on to Zoom for each visit, excited to hear what each author has to say, and to have some of their own questions...
On October 28, Westwood residents received a call from the town's health director with some guidelines for an enjoyable and safe Halloween. As in the case of other nearby communities. the Westwood BOH is following along with CDC recommendations.
Residents are advised to take part in trick-or-treating using a one-way...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Fall I athletics continued on this past week at Westwood High with all six of the Wolverines' varsity teams in action.
Westwood town residents tuned in Wednesday night via Zoom for an update on the town’s plans to build a new elementary school, which is expected to house 560 students at peak enrollment. The new school will replace and combine the aging Hanlon and Deerfield schools and sit on 18 acres behind the existing...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
It’s safety first when it comes to library browsing these days.
Currently, browsing at the Westwood Public Library is by appointment only. Those who wish to browse are asked to wear a mask during the entirety of their visit for the...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While everyone in the country is terrified that the Asian Giant Hornet, sometimes referred to as the “murder hornet,” is coming to a backyard near them, Westwood is dealing with its own invasive species originally hailing from the Far East. Japanese knotweed and oriental bittersweet,...
A Jaguar pounces on the ball en route to a 4-1 win over Franklin.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Motivated by their team motto, “dreams don’t work unless you do,” on Saturday morning, the Westwood Jaguars, the fifth grade girls team of Boston Area...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Everyone gets lonely. Since March, everyone has been feeling it a bit more than usual. People didn’t have their usual summer hangouts. Many have switched to working remotely. For everyone, this year has been filled with too much isolation. For our most high-risk neighbors, this...
