By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
A second-half stalemate in Bellingham on Thursday night initially hinted at an impending overtime battle. However, a fortuitous missed extra point on the potential game-tying touchdown resulted in the Westwood High School football team securing a razor-thin 17-16 victory.
Cross-country races past Medfield
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The sun cast its warm glow upon Westwood athletes on Thursday, September 14th, illuminating the trails for the cross-country boys' varsity team as they went head-to-head against their hosts, Medfield High. After several weeks of preseason preparation, the boys were...
WPL travels to Hogwarts
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Not only were kiddos able to go back to school but they were also able to go back to Hogwarts! On Thursday, September 14th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a “Back to Hogwarts: A Harry Potter Celebration” night for all...
Puppetry delights WPL
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
During the final days of summer vacation, Through Me to You Puppetry entertained children of all ages at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). The program encompassed puppet storytime, songs, and puppet freeplay for all attending children.
Leigh Baltzer, the puppeteer behind this...
Meet the Children’s Librarian
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As a special treat this week, Hometown Weekly Reporter Madison Butkus had the pleasure of sitting down with Westwood Public Library’s Children’s Librarian, Caitlyn Moore. Caitlyn details her time at the library, her favorite events to host, and some good book...
Girls Volleyball dips under Medfield
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Crowds filled the Medfield gymnasium on Wednesday, September 6th, as the Westwood girls volleyball team prepared to compete against the Medfield Warriors in their season-opening match. Despite the hot and humid conditions, the Westwood girls showcased their talent, engaging in...
Crafting connections at WPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a notebook-making event on August 29th in their community room, led by librarian Sean O'Donnell. It proved to be a delightful hands-on craft experience, resulting in unique creations for each attendee.
The...
Girls soccer prepares for regular season
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Westwood turf field was shrouded in darkness due to ominous clouds that loomed overhead. While it had been a cloudy day, the rain had decided to subside for the day's scrimmage. The Wolverine girls' soccer team embarked on their first...
Pine Hill Elementary construction underway
By Ethan Lu
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Few Zoom meetings inspire the lower half of the jaw to escape the embrace of its upper sibling and swan-dive for the floor. The joint meeting of the Permanent Building and School Building Committees on August 16th at 6:00 PM was...
Movie lovers venture into the great outdoors
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Movie lovers lucked out with a beautiful night to enjoy an outdoor movie. Hosted by the Westwood Public Library (WPL) and in partnership with Westwood Recreation, everyone was invited to come and enjoy the movie Top Gun: Maverick (rated PG-13).
End of summer bash unites community
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Local families gathered last Saturday, August 26, at University Station for a final summer celebration. The End of Summer Block Party, hosted by University Station and situated between Wegmans and Target, marked the conclusion of the season. The radiant sun illuminated...
Student athletes prepare for fall season
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
August has slipped away, marking the final days of summer. As the hot temperatures begin to give way to a chill, the fall season is fully underway. Athletes are fastening their laces and taking to the fields and courts, aiming to...
Dog Days of Summer at WPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library (WPL) concluded its "Dog Days of Summer" events on August 16. This event had been held earlier in the summer in July. The library extended invitations to therapy dogs, creating an opportunity for patrons to unwind and...
Cooking up fun at Powisset Farm
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood and Dover Councils on Aging joined together this past Thursday, August 17th to participate in an absolutely amazing cooking class at Powisset Farm. The theme of this class was French Cooking and it was safe to say that throughout...
WestwoodWinds delight local crowd
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The WestwoodWinds Community Band had planned an outdoor concert on Thursday, August 7 at St. Margaret Mary Church, but due to the threat of rain, the concert was held inside the beautiful church. It was a lovely setting for a fun...
Westwood teacher releases first children’s book
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Marcie Schwartz, a dedicated Mommy and Me teacher in Westwood, has been an active contributor to the local community for years. Recently, she has embarked on an endeavor to educate the youth about the intricacies of poetry and the profound depth...
Westwood’s live animal show
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Excitement filled the Islington Westwood Branch library on Thursday, August 10th, as young families descended the stairs, eager to witness an extraordinary animal exhibition. Matt Gabriel, from Animal World Experience, prepared to showcase live animals, enlightening the youthful audience about the...
Westwood rocks with Rockabye Beats
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Late last month, families in Westwood gathered together outside the Council on Aging gazebo to enjoy a night of family fun. The Westwood Young Women’s Club (WYWC) hosted the final concert of their summer concert series this year, concluding the series...
Westwood’s summer triumph: Championship glory
The Westwood 11A summer baseball team secured the championship title at the 2023 annual Summer Blast tournament held in Sandwich, MA from July 20th through July 23rd, surpassing a field of 14 teams from Massachusetts and Connecticut. This victory marks the first time a Westwood team has won the tournament at any age...
Jungle Jim ventures to WPL
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Opening the doors to the community room at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) screams of laughter busted out the doorway, welcoming in the pure joy of children from belly-rolling jokes brought by visitor Jungle Jim.
It was Jungle...
