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Deerfield students shine at science fair

Deerfield students shine at science fair
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On Wednesday, Feb. 15, more than 100 young scientists ranging from kindergartners to 5th graders converged on Deerfield Elementary School’s science fair. A wide range of topics were covered the in the experiments. [caption id="attachment_16991" align="alignright" width="300"]Margaret Ash, Benjamin Thomas, and Bobby Travayiakis. Margaret Ash,...
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Westwood churches celebrate Ash Wednesday

Westwood churches celebrate Ash Wednesday
Three Westwood churches observed a sacred Ash Wednesday beginning the 40 days of Lenten penance leading to the celebration of Easter. The ecumenical service was held at the First Parish Meeting House and included a congregation of members from First Baptist Church and St. John’s Episcopal Church....
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Shoneman addresses Westwood Garden Club

Shoneman addresses Westwood Garden Club
On Thursday, February 23, the Westwood Garden Club had the pleasure of welcoming Thelma Shoneman to their meeting. She created six beautiful arrangements while narrating the expressive meanings of the flowers used in the designs. All arrangements were raffled off, including the arrangement pictured with Ms. Shoneman. The Garden Club wishes to remind the community that...
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Westwood children love to knit

Westwood children love to knit
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Knitting can evoke images of seniors in a circle, chatting about their week while barely even paying attention to their needles, the motion is so second nature. However, the engrained concept of knitting as something for the elderly is one being challenged. This past week at the Islington Branch...
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Patriots Cheerleaders hosting open auditions

Patriots Cheerleaders hosting open auditions
The five-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots Cheerleaders will hold open auditions for the 2017 squad on Saturday, March 4, inside the Pieri Gymnasium at Dean College in Franklin, Mass. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the day concluding at 7 p.m., for those advancing past all rounds of the preliminary tryout. From a biochemical...
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Third graders scrimmage at varsity game

Third graders scrimmage at varsity game
Two third-grade teams of Westwood’s in-town basketball program received quite a thrill last week as they scrimmaged at halftime of a boys varsity basketball game. The boys of “Michigan State” (coached by Micah Smith) and “Kentucky” (coached by Mike Lowney) had a great time, and relished the experience playing in front of a packed gym...
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Westwood in the time before now

Westwood in the time before now
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By Richard McDonough Hometown Weekly Correspondent Westwood Historical Society and former Historic Commission Chairman Ralph Buonopane staged a brief presentation on the history of Westwood at the historic Fisher School. On Valentine’s Day, the Historical Society offered an event to those who love both history and the community. Ralph Buonopane shared his expertise on town...
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Westwood’s O’Sullivan takes MASCAC honors

Westwood’s O’Sullivan takes MASCAC honors
Bridgewater State University senior Sheila O’Sullivan was selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week on February 13. O’Sullivan posted the top distance in the weight throw at the MASCAC/New England Alliance Championships held at the University of Southern Maine on February 11. The Westwood, Massachusetts recorded...
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Town meets to discuss budget

Town meets to discuss budget
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By Richard McDonough Hometown Weekly Correspondent On Tuesday, February 7, the Westwood Finance and Warrant Commission met to discuss the finical status of Westwood regarding schools, local business and public works. The committee met in the Community Meeting Room to discuss the changing budget conditions and to ensure that public funds are being used appropriately...
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Westwood COA hosts Super Bowl party

Westwood COA hosts Super Bowl party
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The entirety of New England was stunned on Super Bowl Sunday when the Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons and win the game. The night of, people went crazy, running into the streets of Boston and partying the night away. However, a large...
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Men’s Club hosts Public Safety construction report

Men’s Club hosts Public Safety construction report
Two major public safety buildings are in process of completion, one for Police and one for Fire. The new police station features triple the space of the existing police station. It includes a safer intake, a booking and detention area, space to meet modern evidence and retention requirements, community rooms and dedicated space for weapon...
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Students, seniors collaborate at Powisset Farm

Students, seniors collaborate at Powisset Farm
On Sunday, February 5, nine students ages 5-8 and nine seniors from the Westwood Council on Aging came together at Powisett Farm in Dover to experience “Farm to Table,” a new intergenerational program sponsored by the Foundation for Westwood Education. The theme was “root vegetables” and Sara, Powisett Farm’s chef, taught everyone how to make...
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Westwood Library celebrates Black History Month

Westwood Library celebrates Black History Month
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter With the onset of February also comes Black History Month. Celebrated as early as 1926, it is an exceptionally important time for remembrance of critical moments in United States, and world, history. To help celebrate this month, the Westwood Library has a new exhibit titled “Black Leaders.” Featuring a...
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DA Morrissey hosts marijuana law seminar

DA Morrissey hosts marijuana law seminar
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Police Chief Jeffrey Silva, Town Planner Abby McCabe and Health Director Linda Shea were among more than 160 regional public health, law enforcement, education and municipal leaders to join District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey at his “Marijuana Legalization – Community Strategies” last week to learn about the public health, safety and governance issues...
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Westwood Library makes reading fun

Westwood Library makes reading fun
By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter In today’s hectic world, it can be hard for anyone to make time to read for pleasure, let alone a hard-working student. Overwhelmed with school, extracurriculars, chores and household responsibilities, reading can often fall to the wayside. It is for this exact reason that the group of students who have decided...
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Open Mic Night coming to Westwood

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...
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Charity concert raises Project Step funds

Charity concert raises Project Step funds
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter This past Thursday, the Tri-M National Music Honor Society of Westwood High School held its seventh annual Charity Concert. Tri-M (the three M’s standing for Modern Music Masters) works to inspire music participation, create an enthusiasm for scholarship, and promote leadership in the music students of secondary schools. “Anybody...
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Open Mic Night coming to Westwood

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...
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Two Sisters offers unique resource to seniors

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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Rabid engagement at Westwood clinic

Rabid engagement at Westwood clinic
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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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