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...
HT10: Meet our sports reporter
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Hometown Weekly Editor, Julia Beauregard, had the pleasure of sitting down with Avonlea Cummings, Hometown Weekly’s sports reporter. Avonlea has worked with our paper since the beginning of the year, providing sports coverage for each of our towns. She is a...
Readers Digest soirée at WPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Thursday, July 20th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted their monthly Readers Digest soirée. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library and includes their very own Cookbook Club indulging in a community potluck. The...
Bubble bonanza at WPL
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite being a particularly hot day, dozens of children gathered with their grown-ups at Westwood Public Library (WPL) last Monday, July 24th, to see Mr. Vinny’s Bubble Show. Mr. Vinny, a.k.a. Vinny Lovegrove, has been in the entertainment industry for over...
Fun at the Tot Lot
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Every town has their fair share of hidden gems. Throughout my travels through Westwood, it wasn’t until early last week that I stumbled upon the Community Tot Lot. The Tot Lot is tucked away on Nahatan Street, placed between Thurston Middle...
Powisset Farm hosts Westwood COA
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for their second annual event, Powisset Farm hosted the Westwood COA for an open house on Wednesday, July 12th. Seniors were welcomed to explore the property while snacking on some elegant snacks from the farm and sipping on some refreshing...
WYWC kicks off Summer Concert Series
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Young Women's Club (WYWC) kicked off its Summer Concert Series with Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys. Families gathered on the grass to enjoy the music and the sunshine. The gazebo’s location is perfect for families with children as...
Fireflies light up WPL
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Thousands of creatures light up the night skies on dark humid summer nights, illuminating our backyards right before our eyes. Children and families of Westwood assembled at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) last Tuesday afternoon to learn about the magnificent insects...
Hidden gem at Martha Jones Elementary
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
In the heart of our quaint little town, nestled in the property of the Martha Jones Elementary School, there existed a hidden gem: a magical sanctuary known as the Butterfly Garden. This enchanting haven exists so nature's most delicate and vibrant...
Hometown Cartoonists unite at ConTropolis
Hometown Weekly Staff
Hometown talent converged last month when long time Hometown cartoonist Tim Jones and up-and-coming Hometown artist Carter Witham met for the first time at Comic Con’s “ConTropolis” convention at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough. Jones as a featured guest artist at the convention and Witham...
