Westwood’s Hale Reservation hosting Paint Night
Westwood Cub Scouts hosting Pinewood Derby
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The Westwood Cub Scouts will hold its annual Townwide Pinewood Derby on Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
All events will be held in the Downey School Cafeteria. Weigh-in will be held on Friday night beginning at 8:00 p.m. Cars will be sequestered after weigh-in and judged by a...
Westwood church to host jazz performance
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On Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m., First Parish of Westwood presents an exciting concert, “Nostalgia Jazz,” performed by The Worcester Jazz Collective.
The concert will be held in the Meeting House at 248 Nahatan Street. Tickets are $15 ($10 for seniors, $35 for a family of up to five), and...
Westwood school raises money for Deerfield student
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Members of the Deerfield School community recently came together to help a Deerfield fourth grader in need.
Emma Charland, a Deerfield fourth grader who has been going to the school since kindergarten through the school’s integration program, requires the use of a wheelchair. As she continues to grow older,...
Westwood to hold public hearings on police station proposal
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Several public hearings are planned to give residents an overview of the town’s plans to build a new police station for the Westwood Police Department on the site of the existing station on High Street.
The public hearings will take place on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the...
Westwood High spring musical opening on March 10
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood High drama students are preparing to open their spring musical, “9 to 5,” on March 10.
“9 to 5” centers on three women working in an office in 1980s corporate America. It tells the story of Violet, Judie and Doralee, three women working in mid-level positions at a...
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Westwood High drama students are preparing to open their spring musical, “9 to 5,” on March 10.
“9 to 5” centers on three women working in an office in 1980s corporate America. It tells the story of Violet, Judie and Doralee, three women working in mid-level positions at a...
Westwood Daisy troop gets recycling tips from young recycler
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Last week, the members of a local Daisy Troop learned how they can help protect wildlife from the impacts of what we buy and how we dispose of it by reducing, reusing and recycling.
Abigail Miller, a fifth grade essayist from Deerfield whose inspiring essay was published in the Hometown Weekly several weeks...
Westwood fifth grader writes persuasive essays
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
A fifth grade class at the Deerfield School was recently given an assignment to write a persuasive essay arguing a particular side of a controversial issue.
The students were required to research the issue online, develop arguments to support their position, and address potential counter-arguments that could arise from...
Westwood Recreation holding March into Summer event
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood Recreation will host its annual March into Summer event at Westwood High on March 12 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A number of activities will be offered for kids and families. The pool will be open and will include open swimming, lap swimming, a cannon ball contest at...
Westwood author releasing second children’s book
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood children’s author Jamie Laliberte is preparing to release her second children’s book, “The Great Jump-A-Lump-A-Thon.”
The children’s book tells the story of two monkeys who are world famous jumpers. Despite winning many awards in jumping competitions, the two become nervous when they realize they are going to face...
Deerfield fifth graders submit persuasive essays
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
A fifth grade class at the Deerfield School was recently given an assignment to write a persuasive essay arguing a particular side of a controversial issue. The students were required to research the issue online, develop arguments to support their position, and address potential counter-arguments that could arise from...
Westwood Public Library hosting ‘Talk with a Library Trustee’ sessions
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Over the next few weeks, the Westwood Public Library will be hosting several “Talk with a Library Trustee” events at the library.
Each talk will take place on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Westwood Public Library gallery.
A different member of the Westwood Public...
Westwood Democrats to hold caucus this Saturday
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Registered Democrats in Westwood will be holding a caucus at the Carby Street Municipal Building at 20 Carby Street in Westwood on Saturday, February 27 at 11 a.m. to elect eight delegates and two alternates to the 2016 Massachusetts Democratic Convention.
The delegates elected at the caucus will go on to meet with...
National Charity League seeking new members
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National Charity League, Inc., the oldest and largest mother-daughter volunteer organization in the nation, gives mothers and daughters unique opportunities to strengthen their bond while growing together, sharing of themselves and improving their communities.
It is the only national organization committed to fostering the mother-daughter relationship through philanthropic, leadership and cultural activities together...
Science on display at Westwood school
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Science was on display at the Deerfield School last Wednesday as the school hosted its annual science fair.
Children from all levels of the school, from kindergarteners all the way up to fifth graders, showcased science experiments they had been working on in teams of two to four for...
Westwood Council on Aging hosts Valentine’s Day party
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Love was in the air as the Westwood Council on Aging hosted its annual Valentine’s Day lunch and party last Thursday at the Council on Aging building.
Many seniors wore red clothing to celebrate the occasion, as they enjoyed a meal complete with chocolate cake and candy. Seniors were...
Westwood fifth graders submit persuasive essays
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
A fifth grade class at the Deerfield School was recently given an assignment to write a persuasive essay arguing a particular side of a controversial issue. The students were required to research the issue online, develop arguments to support their position, and address potential counter-arguments that could arise from their points....
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IAM Strong to hold Messages of Hope event
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The IAM Strong Foundation, with the support of the Westwood Council on Aging, will host Messages of Hope event on Sunday, February 28 at 1 p.m.
The event encourages people to drop by the Westwood Senior Center on Nahatan Street in Westwood between 1 and 3 p.m. and create a message of support for...
Westwood Early Childhood Council holding parenting workshops
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Westwood Early Childhood Council will be hosting a four-night series of parenting workshops over the next three months.
The workshops, called “Positive Approaches to Parenting Your Child,” will guide parents on positive parenting tactics and tricks. National speaker, author and consultant Charlie Appelstein, MSW will host the workshops and will offer...
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Westwood Montessori School students create Valentine’s Day cards for the community
