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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Westwood High Model UN enjoying fourth year
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
A group of Westwood High students have been busy solving international crises, preventing wars and fighting climate change, among other projects through Westwood High’s Model UN club.
Model UN aims to provide its members with immersive simulations of global politics. Traditionally, the simulations have students taking on the...
Car Break-ins Increase Across MetroWest
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By Robert Rosen
Hometown Weekly Staff
Law enforcement officials throughout the MetroWest area are on the alert after a sharp increase in motor vehicle break-ins over the past couple of months.
Many of the incidents across several towns appear to be linked and the same perpetrators are still at large. The vehicle thefts have been a...
Westwood resident running in the Boston Marathon
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On April 18, 30,000 runners will begin at the starting line in Hopkinton ready to complete the 120th Boston Marathon. Joining those athletes is Kirsten Boger of Westwood, who is part of Team Summer Learning, a group of runners raising money to support campers at both Hale Reservation and Courageous Sailing. ...
Downey PTO hosts Daddy Daughter Dance in Westwood
Harvey Leonard to speak in Westwood
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Harvey Leonard, Boston’s top meteorologist, will give a presentation at the next Westwood Men’s Club meeting on April 21 at 9 a.m.
Widely regarded as one of Boston’s top meteorologists, Harvey Leonard is WCVB Channel 5’s chief meteorologist. He will reveal what happens behind the green screen to compile a concise, interesting and...
Three Westwood scouts named Eagles
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Three Westwood Boy Scouts accepted the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America last Saturday as they were officially accepted into the rank of Eagle Scout.
The scouts, Jared Lam, Matthew Wagner and Matthew Mason, were officially sworn in as Eagle Scouts at an Eagle Court of Honor held...
Westwood students preparing to debut ‘Cinderella’
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Students in Thurston Middle’s drama program are busy preparing for their performance of “Cinderella.”
There will be three showing of the classic fairy tale. The show will debut on April 7 at 7 p.m., with a show on April 8 at 7 p.m. and a show on April 9...
Westwood Town Clerk announces important Westwood election dates
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Westwood Town Clerk’s Office announces important election dates
The Westwood Town Clerk’s office would like to remind residents of the upcoming town election and town meeting.
The Annual Town Election will take place on Tuesday, April 26. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close...
Westwood Recreation offering April vacation programming
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April vacation week is coming soon. Want to do something new, fun and exciting? Register with Westwood Recreation for one of their spectacular programs.
For youth and teens there is Spring Training Baseball, Tennis Lessons, Golf Clinics, Fencing Clinic, and Drivers Education. Grab your tennis racquet, baseball glove, or golf clubs and spring...
Spring sports arrives in Westwood
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Spring sports season has arrived in Westwood, as the Westwood High girls lacrosse team took to the field for a spring play date with a number of local lacrosse teams last Saturday at Westwood High.
Last season, the Wolverines made it through the post season into the Division 1 championship....
Encountering the Arts at Westwood High
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The halls of Westwood High were transformed into an art museum last Tuesday as the Westwood High arts department hosted its annual “Encounters with the Arts” event.
Every art class in the Westwood High arts department had their works on display for the public to view. From graphic design,...
Sheehan STEM Festival brings out Westwood’s young scientists
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Sheehan School was abuzz with inventions and experiments as the Sheehan PTO hosted its annual Sheehan STEM Festival last Wednesday.
With 58 teams registered and 130 students participating, the night featured a variety of inventions, science experiments and creative projects created by Sheehan’s second through fifth grade classes.
From...
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League of Women Voters hosting forum for Westwood candidates
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The Westwood, Walpole, Dedham League of Women Voters will be sponsoring a Candidates’ Forum for those running for offices in the Westwood town election.
The event will be held Sunday April 3 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Islington Community Center, located at 288 Washington St. in Westwood.
A number of the...
Josh and the Jamtones to perform in Westwood
