Westwood COA kicks off summer
Westwood COA takes to Powisset Farm
The Westwood COA partnered with Powisset Farm in Dover to offer two exciting cooking classes at the Farm last week. The first was an “Understanding and Working with Herbs” session last Thursday, which was enjoyed by 12 participating seniors. The second session was an intergenerational cooking class, during which six seniors and six students made...
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A modern-day Salem witch trial
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By Mary Kate Nolan
Hometown Weekly Intern
“Could a witch hunt happen again in Salem … and what would it look like if it did? Would we recognize it for what it was before it was too late?” These were the questions around which author Brunonia Barry based her latest book, “The Fifth Petal.”...
Westwood goes purple for Alzheimer’s
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By Christina Perrone
Hometown Weekly Intern
We all have a loved one or know someone with Alzheimer’s disease. It is a form of dementia that affects over 5 million Americans, with some even in their early 50s. As our population gets older, more and more people are diagnosed, prompting many to take action and show...
BST marks 30th anniversary performance
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This May marked the 30th annual performance of Westwood Youth & Family Services’ Body Safety Theater (BST) program. Each year, Westwood Youth & Family Services (WY&FS) collaborates with Westwood Public Schools to put on Body Safety Theater for all third grade students in Westwood. BST is a sexual abuse prevention program that teaches...
The Brattle Tale
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By Christina Perrone
Hometown Weekly Intern
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. This is especially true in the rare books business. On Tuesday, June 6, the Westwood Council of Aging invited Kenneth Gloss, owner of the Brattle Book Shop in Boston, to give a talk about his passion of rare books. The room was...
Westwood High School class of 2017 graduates
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday, June 4, Westwood High School held graduation exercises, welcoming the class of 2017 into post-high school life. The ceremony was held inside the gym in response to uncertain weather outside. The seniors made their way into their seats while the Wellesley High School Band played “Pomp and...
Westwood gymnasts excel in States, Regionals
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Allie McCabe, Taylor Regan, Eva Rice, and Maddy Hack, Westwood gymnasts from Paradise Gymnastics in Walpole, have been recognized in the USA Gymnastics States and Regional competitions.
Allie McCabe competed in the Xcel Platinum division in the Massachusetts State Competition, where she placed first on balance beam, floor exercise and all-around. She qualified to...
Westwood honors lost veterans
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Memorial Day is shown on TV and in movies as an occasion for barbecues and cook-outs - a time to don red, white, and blue apparel and eat hot dogs in your backyard with a cool one in your hand. While it has been celebrated in this way for...
Police Explorers win big in Charlton
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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...
A year on, Jardin’s influence still felt
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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...
Citizen Feroli at home in Westwood
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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...
With local charity, hope takes flight
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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’s Rodig honored by St. Mary’s
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...
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Hall sisters win at Poultry Show
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...
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Westwood’s Kearns receives scholarship
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...
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Thurston hosts first annual Writers Conference
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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...
Ng siblings shine in taekwondo championships
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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...
RAY Awards honor Westwood youth
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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...
Cronin presents to book club
