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Westwood kids come together for kindness

The first week of the new year arrived with a whole lot of kindness, thanks to a group of 2nd grade Westwood Girl Scouts. On January 6, Girl Scout Brownie Troop 62277 led a special event for fellow Girls Scouts, friends and family intended to spread kindness throughout the local community and beyond. Well over...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter In Australia, the sweltering heat is so intense that it has caused some asphalt roads to partially melt, and locals are wishing for relief from the triple-digit temperatures with cooler weather. However, here in Massachusetts, the cold weather is not welcome as temperatures hover around zero, dipping into the negatives...

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On Friday, January 5, more than 270 Westwood 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, plus families and friends, braved arctic temperatures to make their way to Westwood High School for an afternoon of tense excitement at the Foundation for Westwood Education’s 22nd annual spelling bee. All three- and four-person teams had picked distinctive names...

Westwood Dems to elect convention delegates

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Registered Democrats in Westwood will hold a caucus at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10 in the Community Room at 50 Carby Street to elect delegates and alternates to the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. This year’s state convention will be held June 1-2 at the DCU Center in Worcester, where thousands of Democrats...

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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent On December 21 it became official: winter is here, but signs of its eminent arrival have been observable for weeks. Leaves fell from trees, squirrels and chipmunks busily collected seeds and acorns, and other than the winter moth, insects and other small animals have seemingly disappeared from the landscape. Every...

‘Kids in the Kitchen’ bake sugary treats

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Along with the days before vacations and weekends, early releases are among some of the most hotly-anticipated school days for Westwood students. With so many excellent options of how to spend their school-free afternoons, though, it can often be difficult to decide on how to maximize the extra two...

Westwood Policeman’s Association hosts senior luncheon

On Saturday, December 9, over 90 seniors enjoyed a delicious turkey luncheon (with all the fixings) at the Old Colonial in Norwood, hosted by the Westwood Policeman’s Association. The snowy weather did not deter most seniors from enjoying time together to celebrate the holidays.

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Westwood 4th graders spread holiday warmth

Mrs. Waldner’s 4th grade class at the Martha Jones Elementary School created over 40 “heating pad socks” for homebound seniors in Westwood. These socks, which are filled with rice, can be placed in the microwave to create a natural (and reusable) heating pad. The socks will be distributed to homebound Westwood seniors who participate in...

Deerfield School presents winter concert

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter With just days left before school vacation, students at Deerfield Elementary School knew it would be a long week. Luckily, the fifth grade music students began the week with an exciting performance. On December 18, the school hosted its annual winter concert, showcasing the fifth grade band and chorus. Parents...

The spirit of the holidays are alive and well at the Westwood Senior Center. The COA’s “elves” were out December 19 delivering gift bags and holiday cheer to homebound seniors in Westwood, sponsored by their friends from the Westwood Integrated Preschool. Pictured above are Paul Kelly, Bill Sebet and Trish Tucke, the COA’s Secret Santas....

Members of the Norfolk County Horse Feathers 4H Group were recently awarded at the Cape Cod Hunter Horse Show Banquet. Ashley Braren (middle) of Westwood received third place for Hunter Type Pet Pony....

Westwood orchestras perform collaborative concert

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter On December 12, Thurston Middle School and Westwood High School joined forces to deliver an outstanding winter orchestra concert. The two schools, performing separately and together on Westwood High’s stage, brought a perfect blend of songs together, with several holiday songs in the mix for those celebrating this month. Beginning...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter We’re reminded, especially during the holiday season, that each day is a gift. It is true, though, that some days feel a little more special than others. For members of the Westwood community, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) director, Lina Arena-DeRosa, ensures that these special days occur at least once...

On Dec. 16, families gathered at the International Chinese Reading Association’s (ICRA) Christmas Party at Westwood Council on Aging. Families enjoyed the programs like Chinese Poetry recitation, Chinese Song, Chinese drama play performed by children ages 4-6. Other entertainments included Chinese drumming and Chinese dance performances from Westwood Chinese School. Emily Liu hosted the show....

Integrated Preschool spreads cheer to COA

The Westwood Integrated Preschool at Westwood High School collected holiday supplies (including gloves, slippers, personal care items, and of course, chocolate!) for the Westwood COA. Staff members put together loaded holiday gift bags, which will be delivered to homebound seniors throughout this holiday season.

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On Friday December 15, five very talented high school musicians serenaded seniors during lunch. Laurel Barnett, Larry Shue, Michelle Bernard, Hannah Stairs and Will Vaccao played holiday music for over 45 minutes while Westwood seniors sat back and enjoyed the concert.

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Westwood Nursery School recently collected food and other toiletries to donate to the Westwood Food Pantry. "Children are never too young to experience the joys of giving and this holiday season is a perfect opportunity to give back to the Westwood community,” said Director Lisa Brandon. Westwood Nursery School is a non-profit nursery school offering...

Library relaunches Friday hang-out program

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Thanks to the Westwood Public Library’s awesome children’s librarians, the library has become one of the most popular middle school hang-out spots. The main branch is well known among Thurston Middle School students for its half-day activities, homework help, and teen resources. Now, the middle school students have been able...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter On December 6, a row of cars lined up on Nahatan Street with their turn signals flashing. One by one, cars pulled into the Westwood High School parking lot, searching for a space to park and head inside for a jaw-dropping performance from Thurston Middle School’s and Westwood High’s...

Category Archives: Westwood

Westwood kids come together for kindness

Westwood clears first snowstorm

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Kids brave cold for spelling bee

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Westwood Dems to elect convention delegates

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Meet the flockers: why birds migrate

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‘Kids in the Kitchen’ bake sugary treats

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Westwood Policeman’s Association hosts senior luncheon

What made Hometown Headlines in 2017?

Westwood 4th graders spread holiday warmth

Deerfield School presents winter concert

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COA Secret Santas spread holiday cheer

Westwood’s Braren takes 4H honor

Westwood orchestras perform collaborative concert

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COA hosts a holly, jolly holiday party

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ICRA Christmas party enthralls town

Integrated Preschool spreads cheer to COA

High schoolers play on for COA

Nursery school collects for Food Pantry

Library relaunches Friday hang-out program

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Westwood singers voice holiday cheer

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