RAY Awards honor Westwood youth
Cronin presents to book club
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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...
Arts Night celebrates visual and performing arts
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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...
IAM Strong 5K a major success
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,...
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The IAM Strong Foundation works to shatter the stigma associated with teen mental health issues,...
Westwood celebrates ‘Brain Building In Progress’
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...
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A new side of Georgia O’Keeffe
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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...
Inclusive Schools group works for change
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...
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Garden Club holds luncheon/tea
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...
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Farm hosts seniors for French cooking
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...
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Patriots lend star power to Boosters
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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Westwood Daisy Troop 62375 cleans pond
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...
Mahoney wins Shining Star Award
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Celeste Mahoney has been named the winner of the Foundation for Westwood Education’s first annual Shining Star Award. Ms. Mahoney, nurse at the Martha Jones School, was chosen as 2017’s Shining Star for her outstanding physical and emotional care of children.
Nominators recounted Ms. Mahoney’s prowess and kindness in everything from treating minor...
Jimmy Fund yard sale on tap
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The Road Runner Russells will kick off their annual fundraising drive to support the Jimmy Fund and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute with their yearly yard sale. The sale will take place on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on 159 Pine Lane in Westwood. All proceeds from the...
Westwood Seniors produce amazing watercolors
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Every Monday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., a group of artists gathers together at the Westwood Council on Aging (COA). This group comprises the advanced watercolor class, though given the crowd’s rambunctiousness, one might never know that it’s made up entirely of seniors. This group is one of three...
Westwood Troop 3 to honor Eagles
On Saturday, May 6, Troop 3 will hold a Court of Honor to award Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle, to five young men from Westwood. John Rogers, Robert Maughn, Ryan Marten, Cameron Clasby and Mathew Berluti will each receive this award at a ceremony to be held at 5:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of...
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‘Bridging Memories Through Art’ on display
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Library, while already a lovely space, always augments its value through wonderful exhibits in the main hall. From April 4 to April 30, the exhibit on display was “Bridging Memories Through Art,” featuring 50 works of art as well as an explanation of the benefits of art therapy. These...
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Lions host Daddy/Daughter Dance
The Lions Club of Westwood recently held their annual Daddy/Daughter Dance fundraiser at the First Baptist Church Hall. Over 100 attended with their daughters, granddaughters and nieces to spend an evening dancing to DJ Brad Baldwin, joining in the raffle table, while creating memories and strengthening important relationships.
The Lions continue to foster a great sense...
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Westwood Artists display at Frame Studio
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Despite the rain, crowds still showed up to support members of Westwood Artists, who were invited to show their work at Frame Studio in honor of their first anniversary. Westwood Artists are a community of artist living and working in Westwood, and have a gallery space in the Westwood Media Center on...
Letter carriers to stamp out hunger
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On Saturday, May 13, the 25th annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive will take place in Westwood, and local volunteers are hoping everyone on their postal routes will participate.
“This is the largest one-day food drive in the country,” says Jack Curran, Vice-President of Local 742 of the National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO) and...
Westwood takes indoor soccer victories
The fourth and third-grade boys indoor soccer teams of Westwood took first and second, respectively, at the season playoffs at Forekicks in Norfolk. The playoffs were held on April 9, and the teams are a combination of the Westwood elementary schools....
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