Kids PMC races though Westwood
Westwood Police Explorers finish third in competition
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The Westwood Police Department’s Explorer Post took third place at the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Explorer Competition held in Charlton this past Saturday.
Thirteen Westwood Explorers competed against teams from across the Commonwealth and New York. The various officers and advisers simulated scenarios and incidents police officers might encounter in the line of duty...
Westwood Land Trust hosts hike and scavenger hunt
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The Westwood Land Trust hosted a hike and scavenger hunt for the Westwood Young Women’s Club and their families at Sen Ki on May 14.
Sen Ki, located at 1255 High Street, is a 29.79-acre property protected by Westwood Land Trust and offers 1.2 miles of hiking trails through pine forests and...
Hale Reservation Beach Opening Soon
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After one of the coolest springs in recent memory, local families are looking forward to the opening of Membership Beach at Hale in Westwood.
There are still a limited number of memberships available for this picturesque family program on Noanet Pond.
For one all-inclusive fee, members receive swim lessons, boating lessons...
Patriots face off against Westwood at tournament
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Patriots fans and Westwood fans came together last Wednesday as several New England Patriots faced off against Westwood in a basketball tournament fundraiser at Westwood High School.
Several Patriots players, including Legarrette Blount, Malcom Butler, James White, Trey Flowers, DeAndre Carter, Chris Harper and Jonathan Cooper made the...
Westwood police K9 to receive new vest
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The Westwood Police Department’s K9, Duke, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
K9 Duke’s vest is sponsored by Heather McKibben and HeatherFest 2014 and will be embroidered with the sentiment “HeatherFest 20 (2014) donated in memory of Audrey...
Westwood Cares to host discussion on social host liability
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On Wednesday, June 1, Westwood Cares will host an event called “Social Host Liability, What You Need to Know: A Community Event to Address Teen Drinking and Drug Use.” This event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Westwood High School Auditorium. Parents are encouraged to attend the event to learn about...
Westwood Girl Scouts take trip to the State House
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Cadette Girl Scouts showed their “Girl Power on the Hill” by participating in a day-long program at the Massachusetts State House during their recent school vacation.
The group of 80 Girl Scouts and leaders from all over eastern Massachusetts included 30 participants from Westwood.
The girls were welcomed to the State House by...
Westwood Recreation hosts annual Fishing Derby
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood Recreation hosted its annual Fishing Derby last Saturday at Buckmaster Pond in Westwood.
Seventeen adults and between 25-30 kids participated in this year’s Fishing Derby.
“That’s about the average,” said Westwood Recreation Director Nicole Banks. “If the weather was nicer we go above that, but its an average...
Westwood students debut ‘Shrek Junior’
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Students in the Sheehan School’s drama program premiered its spring musical production of “Shrek Junior” on May 6.
With a cast of over 70 fourth and fifth grade Sheehan students and countless volunteers, both parents and Sheehan students and students from other schools helped come together to make the production a success.
Led...
Troop 3 Westwood to hold car wash fundraiser
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Westwood Boy Scout Troop 3 will host a car wash to raise money for the Boy Scouts on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westwood Senior Center on Nahatan Street.
Funds raised through the car wash will go to supporting Troop 3’s scout trips, service projects, and other projects...
Westwood police searching for bank robbery suspect
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Westwood police are searching for a suspect after a bank robbery was reported at Needham Bank this morning.
According to a press release issued by the Westwood Police Department, the robbery was reported at Needham Bank at 341 Washington Street at 11:40 a.m.
The press release indicated a man allegedly walked into the...
IAM Strong 5K runs through Westwood
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The IAM Strong Foundation’s annual 5K made its way through Westwood last Sunday, breaking the event’s previous record with over 800 registered participants and is expected to bring in $15,000.
In addition to the runners who raced in the 5K race and a shorter course, parents and kids also...
Westwood residents to host charity yard sale
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The Road Runner Russells, a Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk team made up of several members from Westwood and surrounding towns, will be hosting charity yard sale at 159 Pine Lane, Westwood on May 14 to benefit the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk.
Last year’s yard sale was quite successful, raising over $25,000...
Westwood Police Target Distracted Driving
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Over the past few weeks, the Westwood Police Department has been cracking down on distracted driving on Westwood roads.
The Westwood Police Department, along with many police departments across the state, received a $2,500 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety to conduct several initiatives to raise...
Westwood Native Completes Boston Marathon
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
For Westwood native Adrian MacDonald, running has always been in his blood. From his racing on the Westwood High track team, to his enjoyment of running through the streets of Westwood, MacDonald has always been training.
Now, MacDonald can add Boston Marathon runner to his runner’s resume, after he...
The First Parish Church of Westwood to Begin Construction
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For everything there is a time and a season, and First Parish of Westwood, United Church is excited to announce that the time for building their long-awaited addition has finally arrived.
Extending off the back of its historic Meeting House on Nahatan Street, this addition will create new spaces for education, worship,...
MBTA to fix East Street bridge
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
A fix for the troubled East Street railroad bridge in Westwood is currently underway.
At the April 11 Board of Selectmen meeting, MBTA Director of Transit Oriented Projects Peter Paravalos presented an update on the ongoing proposal to raise the vertical clearance of the East Street Bridge.
The East Street...
IAM Strong 5K to be held on May 1
The Second Annual IAM Strong Foundation 5K Run and Walk will take place on Sunday, May 1.
The 5K off road course will begin at the Charles Flahive Field at Westwood High School at 9:30 a.m. There will be a 1.5 mile route for those preferring a shorter option, as well as an obstacle course...
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Westwood High senior hosts ‘Hoops for Hunger’ tournament
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood High senior Davonte Higginbottom hosted a charity basketball tournament to benefit the Westwood Food Pantry last Friday.
With 66 students participating, the Hoops for Hunger basketball tournament raised a total of $402, which will be donated to the Westwood Food Pantry.
For most high school seniors with sports ambitions, they...
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