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Open Mic Night coming to Westwood

The Westwood Historical Society is pleased to host Westwood Underground Music Society for an Open Mic Night Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. at 830 High Street, The Fisher School, in Westwood. The Underground Music Society is a small organization at Westwood High School where musicians come together to collaborate, jam with other students, participate...

Two Sisters offers unique resource to seniors

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Independence is something everyone wants from the time they are two years old. Making decisions in our own life that determine how we move forward is our ultimate goal. However, as we get older, it can become seemingly more and more difficult to make these decisions as we realize...

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By Richard K. McDonough Hometown Weekly Correspondent The Westwood Rotary Club and Veterinary Services of Westwood collaborate on a Rabies Vaccination Clinic to make sure the community is safer for Westwood’s pets and citizens. With the New Year comes the responsibility of making sure that certifications and permits are up-to-date and valid. For pet owners,...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter This past Tuesday, Lynne Viti gave a reading at the Islington Branch Library in Westwood. Viti is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Wellesley College, and the chance to learn and absorb from a published poet was well-attended. Many of those in attendance knew Viti from the area....

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By Cameron Small Hometown Weekly Correspondent Sombrero. February. Furlough. These three words might not seem like they have a lot in common, but they all share a commonality besides the letter R. These words were the winning words for each level of the Twenty-first Annual Foundation for Westwood Education Spelling Bee held January 6 at...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Sam Valentino began his second class at the Westwood Library last Tuesday. His first class focused on teaching art through mythology. This class teaches art as well, but this time, it’s through folklore. “I’m stressing ‘folklore’ because people tend to think of fairy tales, they think of Red Riding...

February 2 will see the third annual Harry Potter Book Night celebrated throughout the world and in Westwood. Westwood Public Library is getting ready to host an unforgettable night themed around The Professors of Hogwarts. The fun kicks off at 6:30 p.m. On Harry Potter Book Night, the library will be sharing the wonder of J.K....

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On Jan. 5, the Westwood Media Center officially opened its doors to the public. Previously known as WestCAT (Westwood Community Access Television), a rebranding has resulted in a new media center which not only benefits the community through a more advanced and high quality local television station, but also...

The Friends of the Westwood Library are currently accepting book donations to benefit the Library. The group seeks gently-used hardcover and paperback books in addition to CDs and DVDs in excellent condition. No textbooks, dated materials, magazines, audio cassettes or video cassettes will be accepted. Individuals wishing to donate may drop off their items in the vestibule...

Westwood kindergartners through Babe Ruth-aged players are being invited to register for the 2017 season on www.westwoodlittleleague.com. Early-bird registration will be in effect until Jan. 15. Regular registration ends on Feb. 1 (there is additional time for Babe Ruth players, though they are encouraged to sign up as early as possible). Registration for each player covers hat...

By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter There are certain subjects that lend themselves to children better than others. English, for example, is an easily presented subject through storytelling. Subjects such as science or math, however, can be harder to get kids excited about. This is where Science Tellers comes in. Created in 2004, this group combines storytelling...

At 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, The Westwood community gathered at the high school to wave goodbye to 2016 and welcome in 2017 with a bang. The annual fireworks display, as it does every year, delighted the crowd....

Williams Agency raises Food Pantry funds

On Thursday, December 29, Joe Williams (left) and Jon Williams (right) presented a $1,050 check to Trish Tucke of the Westwood Food Pantry. The two were extremely proud to present this second check on behalf of J. Williams Insurance Agency and the Arbella Insurance Foundation’s “Let Drive Out Hunger” Campaign. The program empowers insurance agencies...

Westwood dental partners’ story smile-worthy

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By Linda Thomas Hometown Weekly Correspondent He knew in that first week of orientation he wanted to make her his girlfriend.  But from her perspective, it wasn’t something she expected. In August 2006, Daniel Kazanchkov was in his final year at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Shauna Basil was starting her first year. Today, they’re partners professionally,...

Westwood bids 2016 adieu

As a calendar year closes, an opportunity for reflection and remembrance opens. 12 Months. 52 weeks. 366 days (lest we forget, 2016 was a leap-year). Countless stories of highs and lows, victories and defeats, occasions of joy and sadness. Even the smallest and sleepiest of towns could fill thick tomes with their comings and goings over...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Westwood Public Library never lets an opportunity pass to offer a new or unique opportunity to kids. This past Wednesday, the children’s librarians offered kids and their parents the chance to make their own ornaments. While it was definitely a more involved process, it was an incredibly successful...

Westwood’s new Eagle Scouts

On December 4, David Burke, Nathaniel Reynolds and Kyle Simon became Westwood’s newest Eagle Scouts. In addition to earning at least 21 merit badges, each Scout also conceived and completed a service project in order to attain the rank of Eagle. For his project, David Burke participated in the Veterans History Project through the Library...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter This past Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito arrived at the Westwood Public Library to sign the 245th Community Compact in the Commonwealth. These compacts are a tool the Baker/Polito administration utilizes to strengthen the partnership between cities and towns and the Commonwealth. “This was the governor’s very first executive...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The last holiday event the Westwood Council on Aging hosted was as festive as they come. Their Thanksgiving Luncheon was decorated to the nines, the hall filled to what seemed like capacity. However, the annual Holiday Party proved that the COA is never to underestimated when it comes to...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter This past Sunday, Westwood High School held its second annual Dance Marathon. The event took place in the school’s gymnasium, but the energy from inside was palpable even before opening the doors. Streamers and chalk decorated the walkway up to the gym, and the music from inside could be...

Category Archives: Westwood

Open Mic Night coming to Westwood

Two Sisters offers unique resource to seniors

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Rabid engagement at Westwood clinic

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Poet Lynne Viti reads in Westwood

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To bee Westwood’s best speller

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At Library, folklore a draw

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Harry Potter Book Night coming soon

Westwood Media Center officially opens

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Library Friends seek book donations

Little League registration opens

Science Tellers bring science to life

Westwood blasts into New Year

Williams Agency raises Food Pantry funds

Westwood dental partners’ story smile-worthy

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Westwood bids 2016 adieu

Ornament decoration is holiday fun

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Westwood’s new Eagle Scouts

Westwood signs Community Compact

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COA Holiday Party dazzles

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Dance Marathon exceeds all expectations

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