By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The smell of winter and the holiday season filled the air in the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) this past Monday, December 4th, as they held a Make Your Own Festive Seasoning event. This workshop was hosted by Therapy Gardens who...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hoping to bring some festive holiday spirit to local seniors, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted their annual Holiday Concert and Luncheon this past Thursday, November 7th. Members from the Westwood High School String Quartet, All Strings Considered, provided some...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Seniors were in luck this holiday season as members from the Westwood Girl Scouts dropped by the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) to help wrap presents for any who needed it. Members of the Westwood COA were welcome to bring any...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For the first time in history, Westwood Artists, First Parish of Westwood, and the First Baptist Church of Westwood collaborated to organize their annual December fairs on the same day. All three locations featured local artists, artisans, crafters, food, and a...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for its eighth year, Hale Education in Westwood hosted a Fall Family Scavenger Hunt this past Friday, November 24th. The chilly and windy weather did not stop families and friends from gathering together on the trails to find some treasure!
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Newbie or Wannabe poets in the Westwood area were in luck this past month as the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a workshop for all to come and enjoy. This workshop was broken up into two different...
By Claire Peng
Community Contributor
Established in 2006, Westwood Robotics, known as "The Wolverines," comprises thirty high school students and four mentors. Recently, The Wolverines participated in two off-season competitions: the New England Robotics Derby and River Rage 26, achieving notable success in both events.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted a Thanksgiving Luncheon this past Wednesday, November 15th. Members were able to sign up to enjoy a full feast of delicious food including turkey, stuffing, and all the...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On November 8, the Westwood Historical Society's program Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving was held at the Fisher School. Presenter John Horrigan gave a detailed and lively talk on the hard journey of the Mayflower passengers and their difficult early years...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Fire Department (WFD) responded to four calls at three different addresses this past Thursday, November 16th. Two of these calls happened to be for the same house on Alder Road as firefighters had originally thought on the first call...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, The Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce (NRRC) met at Little Bird Events at the Norwood Space Center for a Chamber Talks event to discuss current business trends.The speakers were prominent local business executives Tracy Burns, Executive Director, Northeast HR...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of Veterans Day, the town of Westwood came together on Saturday, November 11th to hold a Veterans Day Observance ceremony at Veterans Park. The event started promptly at 11 am to honor active military personnel and Veterans within the...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood High School recently hosted a traveling exhibit in its library from October 18 to November 2. Titled "Anne Frank: A Global History," the show had already made a global tour, with stops including Tokyo, Serbia, China, and France, among other...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Thursday, October 26, over sixty seniors gathered at the Westwood Senior Center for their highly anticipated annual Halloween luncheon. The senior center buzzed with excitement as both sides of the function room teemed with guests dressed in orange and black...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Families throughout Westwood gathered on October 21st to partake in the festivities of the autumn season at Martha Jones Elementary School. The Westwood Young Women's Club (WYWC) graciously hosted the third annual Harvestfest celebration, a beloved community event. A line of...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Families ventured into the outdoors on Saturday, October 21st, for a thrilling Halloween experience at Hale Education's Hale-O-Ween. Ghosts, goblins, witches, and variety of creatures of all kinds converged to partake in a spooktacular day. Adorned in their imaginative Halloween costumes,...
By Joseph Maddalena
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts recently held its annual open house initiative, where every lodge in the state of Massachusetts hosted an open house on the same day. The primary goal of this event was to cultivate stronger relationships with their...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For the first time since before Covid, the Westwood Historical Society (WHS) hosted a thrilling event just in time for the Halloween season. On Tuesday, October 10th, Historian/Pro-Sports Announcer, John Horrigan, presented on the History of UFOs from the 1880s through...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood and Dover Councils on Aging (COAs) joined forces on Thursday, October 5th, at Powisset Farm to partake in an absolutely delicious cooking class. The theme of this class was all things squash, which was perfectly timed for the upcoming...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was all things teapots this past Saturday, October 14th, at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) as pottery expert, Rick Hamelin, showcased his talent for all in attendance. Adults gathered within the Community Room to learn how to make different teapots...
