By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Unsurprisingly, last Thursday evening, the Westwood School Committee unanimously voted to adopt the “hybrid” school opening model for the fall. But while they thoroughly outlined why this was the best choice and how the system would work, when it came time for community comments, it...
An image of the Westwood BLM rally was superimposed over the night’s two main speakers as an introduction page.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With so much discussion about law enforcement in America, it is natural that people want to do what they can to...
Stephenson’s sidearm style flummoxes Westwood’s batters en route to a complete game shutout.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday night, the rain fell on Needham High’s baseball field, but not enough to warrant stopping or cancelling the game between Needham and Westwood. Unfortunately...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When discussing the emails she has received regarding how to reopen Westwood’s schools in the fall, Carol Lewis acknowledged: “based on the emails, we have received, it’s clear there are conflicting views on this topic and that there is no way we are ever going...
While many kids were out on the playgrounds and courts, his premature status as a baby kept Jack Spinello homebound on his first birthday.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the playing fields and recreational playgrounds of Westwood opening this weekend, the question arose...
From certain angles, Lyman’s Pond looks more like a golf course than a body of water.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
I have a weird obsession with hermits. My favorite hermit story is that until the early 1800’s, wealthy families would employ “garden hermits”...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There’s no question that, from a physical standpoint, COVID-19 hit the senior population the hardest. Unfortunately, with people being hesitant to visit their grandparents, seniors being hesitant to leave their homes knowing how hard it hits them, and the unfortunate reality of Massachusetts having lost...
During a moment of silence, the crowd took a knee.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It’s uncomfortable to stand in the rain. It’s far more uncomfortable to have a 200-pound man kneel on your neck for eight minutes forty-six seconds as you use your...
Despite not getting to play his senior season, this Westwood player is practicing for his college lacrosse career.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the recent opening of Westwood’s fields and parks, I wanted to see if people were taking advantage of that new...
A group of mountain bikers represented some of the few other people on the trail.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The last time I was in the parking lot of the Hanlon School, I was covering the Little League parade about a year ago....
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
The way we handle day-to-day life has changed since the stay-at-home order was issued. Local media stations, in particular, have taken it upon themselves to make meetings and activities accessible from the television or computer screen, along with producing a plethora of new programming....
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High School girls track and field team was set to have a big spring in 2020. Unfortunately, the team had its season taken from them due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Westwood boasted a large senior class composed of...
I have to admit, I found the dog with a mask on pretty funny.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Has the lockdown been good for animals? While social media is inundated with images of wildlife seemingly “taking back” land that has suddenly been...
The 2020 Candidate Forum will take place tonight, May 13, at 7:00 P.M. Candidates running for a spot on the Select Board and Sewer Commissioner will have time to share their plans if they are elected. Those who wish to watch can tune in on channel 42 on Verizon or channel 12 on...
Westwood's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will meet tonight, May 12, via Zoom. Starting at 7:30, Westwood parents are invited to join the call to discuss topic related to raising children with disabilities during this difficult time and discuss the ups and downs of remote learning. This sessions will take place every...
The reservation is very inconspicuous when seen from the road.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When you research the Currier Reservation online, not much pops up. But, of the very few articles that do, most call the Westwood reservation a hidden gem.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Community Chest needs money. And as much as it hurts them to do so, they are admitting it, and asking for the community's help.
Board member Matt Scafidi was keen to highlight the aid the 501(c)(3) nonprofit offers Westwood...
Massachusetts students recently learned the process of remote learning will continue until at least May 4, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip our nation. Westwood’s initial two-week closing called for teachers to only reinforce skills already taught during the 2019-2020 school year. With the extension of the mandatory school closures, the Massachusetts...
By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Editor
Wednesday, March 25.
The mission is simple: drive through all of Hometown Weekly’s communities, maintain appropriate distance from passers-by, and record what’s changed since the coronavirus pandemic began. I’ve plotted a sensible route: I’ll head from Walpole center up Route 27, through...
