On Saturday, May 20, Westwood Police Explorers finished first at the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Explorer competition held in Charlton, where they competed against teams from across the state and New York.
In what is a grueling seven-hour contest, various police officers and advisors simulate scenarios and incidents police officers might encounter in the...
By Richard McDonough
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Last year, Westwood was struck by tragedy when it lost Jack Jardin prematurely after a fatal car crash. On Wednesday, May 31, Jack’s life was commemorated by his family and friends along with those who ensured that his legacy would endure.
For those who did not have to pleasure...
By Linda Thomas
Correspondent for Hometown Weekly Publications
Eavan Monahan Feroli took a chance 15 years ago when she set sail and discovered life beyond the shores of her native Ireland.
Yet, as she ponders her favorite quote, “A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for,” this self-proclaimed...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Gary Oberstein brings hope and joy to children and teens who need it most through a most unusual way: the wonder of small aircraft flight. Entering their fifth year, Above the Clouds flies out of Memorial Airport in Norwood, offering children and teens who are ill, disabled, underserved, or...
Westwood resident Dr. Nancy MacDonald Rodig ’86 was one of ten alumni honored at the St. Mary’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which took place May 12 at the St. Mary’s High School Tony Conigliaro ‘62 Gymnasium in Lynn.
The St. Mary’s Hall of Fame acknowledges alumni and friends who have exemplified St. Mary’s pillars...
Westwood sisters Julia (6) and Caroline (12) Hall recently attended the Little Rhodie Poultry Show. Both girls entered the Chicken Showmanship competition with their pet bantam chickens named Caramel and Amber. Julia came in 3rd for the Novice division while Caroline was the champion in the Intermediate division and won an original signed piece of...
The Utility Contractors’ Association of New England recently presented twelve $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors who achieved high personal goals, scholastically and within their community and civic, religious and volunteer organizations.
Rose Kearns, daughter of Bill and Elizabeth Kearns of Westwood, accepted the award at a dinner held in her honor in Norwood.
Guest speaker, New...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Writing is one of those elusive careers—something that every learns and does in school, and is part of most people’s jobs, but can seem impossible to do professionally. This year, on Wednesday, May 17th, Thurston Middle School held their first annual Writers Conference, “Writers Who Read.” In addition to...
Ava Ng, a Westwood resident and fourth grader at Martha Jones Elementary, won two gold medals in both the form and breaking events at the 2017 Heart of Massachusetts Taekwondo Championships in Auburn.
Ava’s older brother, Alexander, a sixth grader at Thurston Middle School, won a silver medal for the form event and...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Each year, the Westwood Rotary Club and Westwood Youth & Family Services collaborate to honor the youth of Westwood through the Recognize a Youth Awards (R.A.Y.) Awards. The R.A.Y. Awards shine a light, so to speak, on the outstanding citizenship of Westwood’s young people. Recipients distinguished themselves through their...
On Wednesday, May 17, Jerry Cronin joined the Islington Branch Library book club discussion of the book "Dark Tide" by Stephen Puleo. The branch book club, which meets the second Wednesday of every month, invited Cronin to share his slides and general expertise on the subject of the molasses flood. He has been...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The arts are one of the most important parts of a child’s education. Both visual and performing arts help children with basic motor skills, brain development, and creativity. In order to celebrate these important, and fun, aspects of school, the Hanlon School held their Arts Night on Wednesday, May...
On May 7, the IAM Strong Foundation held a 5K off road run/walk at Flahive Field. The 5K had over 800 participants reaching across 8 states and over 40 cities.
The IAM Strong Foundation works to shatter the stigma associated with teen mental health issues,...
Westwood Early Childhood Council joined communities across the state to celebrate the statewide initiative of “Brain Building In Progress.” This campaign aims to bring communities together to focus on early education and the positive impact of meaningful, intentional interaction between parent/caregiver and child.
The Council sponsored an Earth Day Celebration on April 26 at Westwood...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Georgia O’Keeffe is one of America’s most famous artists, male or female. For many years, when Dawn Tripp thought of O’Keeffe all she imagined were the artist’s Southwestern landscapes.
That was until a few years back when she went to an exhibit of her work in 2006 at the...
A new group in town, the Inclusive Schools Working Group (Inclusive Schools), strives to support and encourage the district in its efforts to provide a more inclusive and diverse academic environment for students. Their current focus is on LGBTQ initiatives.
Inclusive Schools saw an opportunity to support an organization whose interests overlapped their own when...
The Westwood Garden Club held a successful luncheon/tea on April 27 at Temple Beth David synagogue in Westwood.
Activities at the luncheon included a display of handmade quilts by member Mary Masiello. Matching “tablescapes” for each quilt on display were designed by by members: current president Susan Dyer, Jeannie Gilbin, MaryJo Hood, Marcie Grokulsky, and Margaret...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Council on Aging (COA) provides more events for their members than many of them know what to do with. Not only do they offer exercise classes, painting courses, and weekend excursions, but they have recently begun to partner with Powisset Farm to offer cooking classes, as well. The first...
By Richard McDonough
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Westwood High School Boosters put on their now-annual celebrity basketball game last Wednesday in an effort to generate community engagement and funding. The Boosters and Westwood High hosted members of the world champion New England Patriots for a night of fun and friendly competition.
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On Saturday, April 22, for Earth Day, Westwood Daisy Troop 62375 had a event to clean up the area around Buckmaster Pond. The Girl Scouts couldn’t believe how much trash was dumped into the pond and park; it was a great and rewarding day for the...
