Contamination in Westwood’s recycling stream is quickly becoming an expensive problem. In December of 2023 Waste Management notified Westwood that the town is well above an upper limit of 10% contamination and will be charged an annual penalty of $25,000 in addition to regular charges if it is not brought under control.
Get onboard as WHS presents: ‘Anything Goes’
Reno Sweeney, Billy Crocker, Moonface Martin and Hope Harcourt will soon be setting sail on the S.S. American when Westwood High School (WHS) students bring the hit musical “Anything Goes” to the stage.
Senior Maddie McDaniels plays Reno Sweeney, a former evangelist turned nightclub performer whose pal Billy Sweeney has...
Pine Hill Elementary holds open house
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of the opening of the brand-new Pine Hill Elementary School this month, an Open House was held for Westwood residents last Friday, March 8th. As soon as the doors opened, crowds of families, friends, and residents streamed through the...
Pine Hill students celebrate the first day of school
Excitement was in the air when more than 400 Westwood students entered the doors of the new Pine Hill Elementary School for the first time on Tuesday, February 27.
“Today was fantastic,” said fifth-grade teacher Katie Ennis on the occasion. “The morning was just buzzing. Everyone was buzzing with excitement...
COA celebrates Trish Tucke
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Friday, March 1st, friends, family, and Westwood Council on Aging (COA) members gathered together to celebrate Operations Manager Trish Tucke on her retirement. After 16 incredible years, Trish is ready to say goodbye, with her first vacation already planned,...
Westwood welcomes poet Richard Blanco
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Thursday, February 22, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted acclaimed Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco in the culminating event of the Westwood Children’s Poetry Festival. Children in grades 2-5 and their caregivers were invited to this event, and over 50 people...
Local artist displays work of youths
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Erin Hawkins, a resident artist, teacher, and instructional designer, has recently curated an exhibition featuring the artwork of local children (Kindergarten - 7th grade) at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). The pieces on display originate from various after-school art classes conducted...
Seniors prepare for spring
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With spring time right around the corner, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted Suzie Canale to talk with seniors all about Orchids this past Friday, February 16th. Topics of discussion for this event included planting, feeding, and maintaining tips as...
Card discusses “The Tigerbelles”
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) proudly welcomed author Aime Alley Card on Tuesday, February 6th to discuss her most recent book: “The Tigerbelles.” This book goes on to tell the epic story of the 1960 Tennessee State...
Westwood’s February vacation guide
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
February vacation, unless you’re one of the lucky people venturing out-of-state, can be a tricky time for parents. No one can depend on the warm weather and sunshine to come our way so children can play out in the great outdoors...
Yoga Nidra brings reflections to WPL
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Recently, the Friends of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted yoga instructor Susie Masters. Masters is a E- R.Y.T (500) ,YACEP certified yoga instructor who came to the WPL to guide locals through a Yoga Nidra practice, welcoming guests to come...
WCT explores MJS on monthly hike
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Happening throughout the year, Westwood Community Trails (WCT) is hosting free group hikes on the first Saturday of every month. All are welcome to join and enjoy the experience of hiking with fellow enthusiasts. This past Saturday, February 3rd, Westwood residents...
Amigurumi Crochet Workshop
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
At the Westwood Public Library on January 22, Becca Heyman led a workshop on crocheting a small amigurumi kitty key chain. The term “amigurumi” is a combination of two Japanese words, “ami” which means “crocheted or knitted and “nugurime” which means...
Seniors learn social media
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Seniors at the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) are in luck this year as they are hosting Social Media 101 classes throughout January and February. The first class was held on Monday, January 22nd and focused on explaining what exactly social...
A paw-fect afternoon at WPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood residents were in for a furry treat this past Thursday, January 18th, as the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a therapy dog for all to come and play with. This therapy dog welcomed everyone to the...
Westwood to expand solar generated electricity
Two major new solar projects have been approved for the Town of Westwood and are entering the final design and construction phase. These projects will provide the town and the Westwood Public Schools with reliable, lower-cost energy supply and help insulate against price fluctuations in the future. Westwood currently has a long-term electric...
Seniors enjoy annual Winter Luncheon
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Council on Aging held its inaugural Winter Luncheon on January 11, marking the beginning of what is anticipated to be an annual tradition due to its positive reception. The focus of these luncheon events is to provide a communal...
Milane discusses “Sixty Blades of Grass”
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library hosted author Elizabeth Millane on January 13 to discuss her book, "Sixty Blades of Grass." Millane, a first-time author, recounts her family's experiences during World War II in this historical fiction novel set in the Dutch Underground...
Birds of Prey visit WPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library (WPL) had a presentation on Birds of Prey from Wingmasters late last month. Wingmasters is a partnership dedicated to spreading knowledge about North American birds of prey. Wingmasters is made up of Julie Anne Collier and Jim...
Westwood Robotics Team inspires STEAM enthusiasm
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood High School Robotics Team (FRC Team 1757) traveled to the Westwood Public Library (WPL) this past Friday, January 5th to teach a class to local 3rd-5th graders. This class was geared towards all things science, technology, engineering, art, and...
