By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Thursday, July 20th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted their monthly Readers Digest soirée. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library and includes their very own Cookbook Club indulging in a community potluck. The...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Every town has their fair share of hidden gems. Throughout my travels through Westwood, it wasn’t until early last week that I stumbled upon the Community Tot Lot. The Tot Lot is tucked away on Nahatan Street, placed between Thurston Middle...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for their second annual event, Powisset Farm hosted the Westwood COA for an open house on Wednesday, July 12th. Seniors were welcomed to explore the property while snacking on some elegant snacks from the farm and sipping on some refreshing...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Young Women's Club (WYWC) kicked off its Summer Concert Series with Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys. Families gathered on the grass to enjoy the music and the sunshine. The gazebo’s location is perfect for families with children as...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Thousands of creatures light up the night skies on dark humid summer nights, illuminating our backyards right before our eyes. Children and families of Westwood assembled at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) last Tuesday afternoon to learn about the magnificent insects...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
In the heart of our quaint little town, nestled in the property of the Martha Jones Elementary School, there existed a hidden gem: a magical sanctuary known as the Butterfly Garden. This enchanting haven exists so nature's most delicate and vibrant...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Families with children of all ages were invited to drop by the Westwood Public Library (WPL) for Free Play Friday, which took place the first three Friday’s of summer vacation. Within the Children’s Programming Room at the WPL, the library provided...
Almost a year into the construction of the new Pine Hill Elementary School on Gay St., the School Building Committee (SBC) is happy to report that the project is going well.
“Thanks to the diligence of our general contractor and the hard work of both our project manager and our...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Council on Aging hosted their annual Summer BBQ this past Tuesday, June 27th. This kickoff to summer celebration included your traditional barbecue food like that of hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, watermelon, and more!
The room...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hale Education held their annual Summer Solstice Swim and S’mores event on Wednesday, June 21st. This kickoff-to-summer event was located at South Beach for families and friends to enjoy Noannet Pond.
Despite the rather chilly weather, those who...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, June 13th, dozens of children and caretakers flocked to Westwood Public Library (WPL) for Toddler Jam Time with Sarah Gardner, an energetic 45 minute program designed just for little musicians. “I like to think of it as band practice,”...
By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
June marks National Pride Month, and for the first time, Westwood held its first–hopefully–annual Pride Celebration, courtesy of the nonprofit Inclusive Westwood. The event took place at the Council on Aging on Nahatan Street from 2 pm until 5 pm on...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce (NRRC), together with the Metro South and the United Regional Chambers held a fun Sumer Kickoff Bash on June 15 at the Norwood Space Center’s Outdoor Courtyard at 83 Morse Street in Norwood.
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There was a heavy downpour on June 17, but participants at Hale were fortunate to observe the Juneteenth holiday in the spacious, warm, and dry Powissett Lodge building. As people arrived, the event began with a delicious soul food buffet by...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library happily hosted the Westwood Council on Aging seniors for their Spring Art Exhibit, ‘Creative Inspirations.’ On Thursday, June 8th, all were welcome to enjoy some light refreshments while taking in the amazing artwork done by local Westwood...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
It has been eight years since Maddie Walter, a resident of Westwood, experienced a life-altering traumatic event that led to her battle with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Following a two-week coma, Maddie defied the odds and has made remarkable progress...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday, June 10, the Friends of the Westwood Public Library held a fun book sale on the second floor of the main library. Friendly volunteers greeted shoppers and helped them to find books in their areas of interest. Children’s books...
By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Despite the on and off rain, nothing could dampen the smiles of the Class of 2023 Westwood High School on their graduation this past Sunday. Due to the on and off rain and the overcast clouds threatening to bring a fresh...
The Westwood Garden Club is back! According to Mary Gorman of the Club, “We never went away, just worked quietly and safely behind the scenes during the pandemic. Now it is time to re-introduce the community to this vibrant Club that has contributed to our town for 94 years!”
Westwood Garden...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Author William Landay returned for his second appearance at the Westwood Public Library on Wednesday, May 31st. Landay discussed, to a room full of fans, his most recent novel, ‘All That Is Mine, I Carry With Me.’
This...
