Due to COVID-19, simple recycling (the pink bags used for textile recycling) will be ending in Westwood. Until next week, residents can use the pink bags for clothes, shoes, belts, and other accessories that can be recycled for other purposes.
The final curbside pickup for the pink textile bags...
The Westwood Public Library is now offering curbside pick-ups for patrons borrowing materials from the library from Monday to Thursday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. Patrons can use the library catalog, the Minuteman Mobile App, or call library staff to place a hold on materials.
When materials are...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
I like to say that I'm good at trivia. I'm an avid fan of Trivial Pursuit, I used to play those little trivia games on Facebook, and I occasionally help my parents out during their trivia nights.
I also enjoy Star...
While many kids were out on the playgrounds and courts, his premature status as a baby kept Jack Spinello homebound on his first birthday.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the playing fields and recreational playgrounds of Westwood opening this weekend, the question arose...
From certain angles, Lyman’s Pond looks more like a golf course than a body of water.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
I have a weird obsession with hermits. My favorite hermit story is that until the early 1800’s, wealthy families would employ “garden hermits”...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There’s no question that, from a physical standpoint, COVID-19 hit the senior population the hardest. Unfortunately, with people being hesitant to visit their grandparents, seniors being hesitant to leave their homes knowing how hard it hits them, and the unfortunate reality of Massachusetts having lost...
The Westwood Legion Post 320 accomplished 100 percent membership for the current year. Post 320 was one of 22 posts in the district to accomplish 100 percent membership.
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged...
Summer reading has started at the Westwood Library. As of June 1, participants can sign up for their category of reading (kids, teen, and adult) and start logging their hours of summer reading to earn a chance to win prizes.
The library will not be using paper logs this...
During a moment of silence, the crowd took a knee.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It’s uncomfortable to stand in the rain. It’s far more uncomfortable to have a 200-pound man kneel on your neck for eight minutes forty-six seconds as you use your...
The Westwood Select Board have voted to postpone the 2020 Annual Town Meeting scheduled for June 8. The meeting, now scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, will be held outdoors at Flahive Field at Westood High School to ensure social distancing. The meeting has a scheduled rain date for...
Despite not getting to play his senior season, this Westwood player is practicing for his college lacrosse career.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the recent opening of Westwood’s fields and parks, I wanted to see if people were taking advantage of that new...
As of Saturday, May 23, a number of Westwood's recreational spots have reopened. The tracks at Westwood High School and Deerfield Elementary are now open. All people should walk or run in the same direction while using the track.
No organized or competitive sports are allowed at the playing fields,...
A group of mountain bikers represented some of the few other people on the trail.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The last time I was in the parking lot of the Hanlon School, I was covering the Little League parade about a year ago....
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
The way we handle day-to-day life has changed since the stay-at-home order was issued. Local media stations, in particular, have taken it upon themselves to make meetings and activities accessible from the television or computer screen, along with producing a plethora of new programming....
The May 10 edition of the Boston Globe featured its annual “Salute to Nurses.” Westwood resident Alacia Miller was recognized for her exemplary work as a nurse at Harvard Medical School affiliate Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL), a nonprofit organization that is committed to improving the lives of older adults as a leader in the...
I have to admit, I found the dog with a mask on pretty funny.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Has the lockdown been good for animals? While social media is inundated with images of wildlife seemingly “taking back” land that has suddenly been...
The Westwood Council on Aging has announced that the Patricia Carty-Larkin Senior Center will continue to be closed through June. Additionally, all special programs, trips, and events have been cancelled during the summer months.
While it is disappointing that the senior center will remain closed for the time being, seniors...
The 2020 Candidate Forum will take place tonight, May 13, at 7:00 P.M. Candidates running for a spot on the Select Board and Sewer Commissioner will have time to share their plans if they are elected. Those who wish to watch can tune in on channel 42 on Verizon or channel 12 on...
Westwood's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will meet tonight, May 12, via Zoom. Starting at 7:30, Westwood parents are invited to join the call to discuss topic related to raising children with disabilities during this difficult time and discuss the ups and downs of remote learning. This sessions will take place every...
The reservation is very inconspicuous when seen from the road.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When you research the Currier Reservation online, not much pops up. But, of the very few articles that do, most call the Westwood reservation a hidden gem.
