Westwood preschoolers play with mindfulness
Matthews receiving Spotlight on Hope Award
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Thirteen-year-old Westwood resident was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just after his 6th birthday and has spent the last several years spreading awareness about diabetes among his peers. Will, a patient of Dr. Lori Laffel at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, will be honored with the 2017 Spotlight on Hope Award at Joslin’s...
Kit Ripley to address FBC
On Tuesday, October 17, Kit Ripley, a missionary for American Baptist International Ministries, will be speaking at the First Baptist Church of Westwood, located at 808 High Street. The public is invited to attend a potluck supper at 6:00 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall, which will be followed by her presentation about her work...
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Garden Club enjoys Powisset Farm lunch
For its first meeting of 2017-18, the Westwood Garden club was treated to a lunch at Powisset Farm in Dover.
D.A. Hayden, general manger of Powisset Farm, gave a talk about the farm. She then introduced Chef Didi Emmons, who did a cooking demonstration and had her cookbook for sale. While Chef Emmons was preparing a...
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Russell Downes reflects
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By Linda Thomas
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
He was a young soldier, scared to death and unsure he’d get out alive.
“When you see somebody shot beside you and he goes down, you try to help him — but he winds up dying,” Russell Earle Downes said of his time as a hospital corpsman during the Korean...
Interfaith walk stomps out hunger
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For many families, the kitchen is the heart of a home. It’s where the entire family gathers and bonds during mealtimes. It is where two human needs, companionship and hunger, can be satiated simultaneously.
However, not all families are able to satisfy their hunger every day. Project Bread’s 2016...
Westwood ships books down south
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As Houston and the surrounding towns affected by Hurricane Harvey began to go back to normal, many schools discovered their libraries had suffered devastating losses. Without an adequate library, students cannot reach the milestones in literacy development that are crucial for their academic lives.
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Brendan and Brian Marsoobian are Eagle Scouts
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Brian and Brendan Marsoobian have attained the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 42 Norwood. They are seniors at Westwood High School and have been in Troop 42 for about six years.
In order to attain Eagle rank, Scouts must complete an Eagle Scout Service Project. “In addition to providing service and fulfilling the...
A visit to the State House
Westwood and Dedham Seniors visited the Massachusetts State House and were given a tour by Representative Paul McMurtry and Senator Mike Rush, followed by lunch in the State House Dining Room....
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Revs recognize Westwood’s Lenkaitis Raffoni
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The New England Revolution recognized Lauren Lenkaitis Raffoni from Westwood as the team’s Honorary Captain at their home game on Saturday, September 23, against Toronto FC. She was honored on field during a pregame ceremony for her involvement with the Pan-Mass Challenge, where she met Revolution defender/midfielder Chris Tierney and Toronto FC midfielder...
Westwood’s O’Regan headed to Ireland
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Westwood resident Feargal O’Regan will head on an all-expenses paid trip for two to Ireland. O’Regan was one of two winners of the WROL 950AM “Irish Idol” contest, held on Saturday in Marina Bay as part of the station’s 50th anniversary celebration.
The “Irish Idol” competition featured over 50 non-professional musicians who submitted...
Olympic swimmer Schmitt addressing IAM Strong
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The IAM Strong Foundation will sponsor, with the support of The Norwood Theatre, “An Evening With Allison Schmitt” on Wednesday, October 18. The program will take place at The Norwood Theatre at 109 Central Street, Norwood. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the program begins at 7:30 p.m.
Allison Schmitt is an...
Library Friends hosting annual book sale
The Friends of the Westwood Library will be hosting their annual book sale on Thursday, October 12 from 1 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., and Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will take place at the Main Library.
Volunteers have been tirelessly working to...
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Community celebrates sixth annual Westwood Day
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It might sound cruel to send children to school on a Saturday, but none of Westwood’s families minded going to the high school on September 23. The parking lot was not filled with the cars of students and faculty, and school buses were not lined up outside of the...
Glad Rags unites thrifty with charity
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Imagine going to the mall and finding designer brand clothes for less than ten dollars. It might sound too good to be true. Perhaps then it seems impossible that one could conveniently find such deals in Westwood center, while supporting a non-profit that prevents child cruelty.
At Glad Rags in Westwood,...
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Russian singers perform sensational concert
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In the United States, many churches are familiar with an organ or piano accompanying a choir, but such is not the case in Russia. Four graduates of the St. Petersburg Conservatory, a world-renowned music school, performed a breathtaking concert at Westwood’s St. John’s on September 15 without the use...
Downey PTO holds Welcome Back Picnic
On Friday evening, September 15th, the Downey School PTO had their annual Welcome Back Picnic for students and their families. Kids, parents, and teachers did not let a little rain dampen their spirits, as they enjoyed dancing, face painting and sharing pizza with one another to welcome back another great school year. ![]()
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Block Pahhhty entertains locals
The Willard Circle/St. Denis Drive had their Wicked Awesome Block Pahhhty on Saturday, September 16. Neighbors and friends gathered to catch up with one another as the close of another great summer came to an end. Pahhhty goers enjoyed the annual bike race, face painting, and delicious burgers and dogs prepared by the world-renowned chefs...
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Saint Mark’s hosts successful Greek Fest
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent
The Greek word “philoneskia” translates into "friend of a stranger.” This philosophy was the idea behind Saint Mark of Ephesus’ third annual Greek Fest. Saint Mark's parish welcomed visitors to enjoy two wonderful days filled with food, drink, laughter, and entertainment.
Within hours of starting, the parking lot reserved for...
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