Westwood High Model UN enjoying fourth year
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
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Josh and the Jamtones will play two shows at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 9 to benefit St. John’s Nursery School in Westwood.
The shows will take place at the Sheehan School at 594 Pond Street, Westwood and is sponsored by Dedham Savings Bank.
Josh and the Jamtones are a Boston-based children’s...
First Baptist Church to honor Westwood Boy Scout troop
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When the First Baptist Church of Westwood celebrates Scout Sunday at its service on April 10, it will honor all branches of scouting.
In particular, this year the church will recognize Boy Scout Troop 3 Westwood for its continuing commitment to community service as well as for two recent Eagle Scout projects.
Troop...
Westwood High students hit the runway
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Westwood High class of 2016 hosted its annual Senior Prom Fashion Show on March 18 at Westwood High.
Over 60 students took to the catwalk decked out in the latest in prom fashion at the show, with between 350-400 students attending overall.
In addition to the main event, students also performed...
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Westwood Young Women’s Club hosts Easter egg hunt
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Easter bunny visited Westwood High last Sunday as the Westwood Young Women’s Club hosted its annual Easter egg hunt at the Westwood High football field.
A surprise winter storm on the first official day of spring held off long enough for several dozen kids and parents to enjoy the day hunting...
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Foundation For Westwood Education to celebrate its 25th anniversary
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The Foundation for Westwood Education will host its 25th anniversary celebration on May 6 from 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. at Venezia, Boston's premier waterfront restaurant.
It's the Foundation for Westwood Education’s turn to Entertain for Education. This spring, to celebrate 25 years and over $1 million in grants awarded to the town,...
IAM Strong 5K to be held on May 1 in Westwood
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The IAM Strong Foundation has announced that the Second Annual 5K Run and Walk will take place on Sunday, May 1.
The 5K will take place in Westwood with an off road course beginning and ending at the Charles Flahive Field. There will be a 1.5-mile route for those preferring a shorter...
Westwood Rec hosts “March into Summer” event
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
With the weather already feeling like an early spring, Westwood Recreation hosted its annual “March into Summer” open house at Westwood High on March 12.
The annual event kicked off Westwood Recreation’s annual summer registration period. While parents registered their children for summer programs, kids had the opportunity to explore some...
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