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Westwood fights hard against Walpole Porkers

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines hosted the undefeated Walpole Porkers for a heated battle on the field. Penalty corners and control of the ball spurred the Porkers to a 5-0 win over the Wolverines. Both teams played hard, but Walpole was able to...

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Janis Robinson Daly brings history to life

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Public Library is home to a Historic Fiction Book Club that recently invited Janis Robinson Daly to discuss her books. Her historical fiction novels “The Unlocked Path” and “The Path Beneath Her Feet” center on women in the medical...

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Discovering fall must reads at WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

“Mocktails and Must Reads” is a special after-hours event for patrons of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) that allows readers an early jump on fall books. Participants are also given early access to the Friends of the Library book sale. 

WYWC hosts 4th annual Harvestfest

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Young Women’s Club (WYWC) held their 4th annual Harvestfest at Martha Jones Elementary School this past Saturday, October 5th. The day was filled with fall-themed fun and there was certainly something for all the children to enjoy. 

Music meets baseball at Westwood Public Library

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Public Library was honored to host Howie Newman and his musical stylings about baseball. The concert was a great time for everyone in attendance and a very educational experience about baseball history. 

Newman is an ex-sports...

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Girl Scouts earn Gold Award

The Girl Scouts of Westwood are so delighted and proud that there are four Girl Scouts from our community who have earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest award the Girl Scouts offers. Less than five percent of Girl Scouts achieve this honor. As described by Girl...

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HTW’s October bucketlist 

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor 

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the month of October is finally upon us with its enchanting blend of autumnal beauty and Halloween magic. For families, this month offers a unique opportunity to come together, celebrate the...

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Westwood Day shines through the rain

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Despite the below average temperature and downpour of rain, crowds of Westwood residents and more gathered together at Westwood High School to partake in the Westwood Day celebrations. This event happened on Saturday, September 21st and included an array of booths,...

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“Sourdough Starter Workshop” at the branch

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Islington branch of the Westwood Public Library held a “Sourdough Starter Workshop” given by Sourdough Brandon. According to his web site, sourdoughbrandon.com, Brandon is a “home baker and sourdough recipe developer and educator” who gives workshops throughout Massachusetts and offers...

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Children practice reading with pups

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones were in for a fluffy, cuddly treat this past Saturday, September 14th as the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted two therapy dogs from Dog B.O.N.E.S: Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts. This program was for children in grades K-5th in which...

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Reflecting on summer reading at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Just last month, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) wrapped up their annual Summer Reading Program. According to their website, this fun program is “designed to engage all age groups in exploring new ideas, books and activities. As you read books and...

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Quilting community at WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Quilters are a group of dedicated and talented quilters who meet once a month at the Westwood Public Library. They gather on the fourth Monday of every month to stitch and swap ideas on what project to start next.

The Peacheaters Rock the Woods

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

At the end of last month, The Trustees hosted the first ever music festival at Rocky Woods in Medfield. This event, entitled, “Rock the Woods,” was an outdoor festival that was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 19, but due to poor...

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Westwood Library hosts bubble extravaganza 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On a beautiful August day in Westwood, Vinny the Bubble Guy made a splash at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). Families gathered on the library lawn to celebrate the end of summer and the conclusion of their summer reading challenges.

Locals enjoy the end of summer block party

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood rang in the end of summer with its Summer Block Party. Hosted at University Crossing this celebration was the perfect send-off to summer vacation and welcomed in the new school year. This bash was also a donation drive for School...

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Glow Golf shines bright in Islington

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Children, teens, and their families gathered at the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) to play some Glow Golf. This unique LED  mini golf course was provided by One Up Games - On The Go located in Plainville, MA. 

Calligraphy workshop at WPL

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Masscribes, New England Calligraphy Organization, offered “Letters are Blooming,” an informative and entertaining demonstration and workshop at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) on Saturday, August 17. As part of the workshop, Masscribes also generously donated three lovely calligraphy books they felt...

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A whale of a time at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was all things whales at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) as the Whalemobile made an exciting visit. The day consisted of four different event times, two for the little ones and two for the older children.  

STEAM powered fun at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones and their families were in for a creative treat as the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted the Playful Engineers. Throughout this event, everyone was able to conduct some hands-on, play-based STEAM powered learning using an array of different items. 

Dropping in for fun at the Islington Branch

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Library’s Islington Branch has been hosting drop-in activities on Monday afternoons. These activities change every week and everyone is allowed to show up and participate. These events are low-stress ways for kids to have fun within the library.