By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood and Dover Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again this past Thursday, December 14th at Powisset Farm to learn how to host the perfect holiday gathering. Chef Thi put together this special class that featured both hand-on experiences...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday, December 12th, Westwood Girls' Varsity Basketball opened up their season at home where they hosted the Medfield Warriors. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, the Warriors left victorious with a score of 66-36 over the home team.
The...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday, December 10th, the Westwood Young Women’s Club (WYWC) hosted a festive event at the gazebo just outside the Westwood Council on Aging. Despite the threat of rain, the weather held off, providing a perfect opportunity for families and their...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The smell of winter and the holiday season filled the air in the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) this past Monday, December 4th, as they held a Make Your Own Festive Seasoning event. This workshop was hosted by Therapy Gardens who...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Saturday evening saw the final preseason tune-up for Westwood Boys Varsity Ice Hockey as they hosted Walpole at the Canton Ice House. The Wolverines outpaced the Timberwolves by a score of 4-1 in the scrimmage.
After Walpole opened...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hoping to bring some festive holiday spirit to local seniors, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted their annual Holiday Concert and Luncheon this past Thursday, November 7th. Members from the Westwood High School String Quartet, All Strings Considered, provided some...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Westwood High School's hockey team is gearing up for an exciting season, led by Coach Matt Sebet, who is entering his 15th year as a coach and 6th year as head coach. In a recent interview, Coach Sebet provided insights into...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Seniors were in luck this holiday season as members from the Westwood Girl Scouts dropped by the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) to help wrap presents for any who needed it. Members of the Westwood COA were welcome to bring any...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For the first time in history, Westwood Artists, First Parish of Westwood, and the First Baptist Church of Westwood collaborated to organize their annual December fairs on the same day. All three locations featured local artists, artisans, crafters, food, and a...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for its eighth year, Hale Education in Westwood hosted a Fall Family Scavenger Hunt this past Friday, November 24th. The chilly and windy weather did not stop families and friends from gathering together on the trails to find some treasure!
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Newbie or Wannabe poets in the Westwood area were in luck this past month as the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a workshop for all to come and enjoy. This workshop was broken up into two different...
By Claire Peng
Community Contributor
Established in 2006, Westwood Robotics, known as "The Wolverines," comprises thirty high school students and four mentors. Recently, The Wolverines participated in two off-season competitions: the New England Robotics Derby and River Rage 26, achieving notable success in both events.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted a Thanksgiving Luncheon this past Wednesday, November 15th. Members were able to sign up to enjoy a full feast of delicious food including turkey, stuffing, and all the...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On November 8, the Westwood Historical Society's program Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving was held at the Fisher School. Presenter John Horrigan gave a detailed and lively talk on the hard journey of the Mayflower passengers and their difficult early years...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Fire Department (WFD) responded to four calls at three different addresses this past Thursday, November 16th. Two of these calls happened to be for the same house on Alder Road as firefighters had originally thought on the first call...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
As the holiday season unfolds, a palpable sense of magic and joy permeates the air. The conclusion of November heralds a season of merriment, and December glistens with the luminosity of festive lights. Revel in the spirit of the holidays and...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, The Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce (NRRC) met at Little Bird Events at the Norwood Space Center for a Chamber Talks event to discuss current business trends.The speakers were prominent local business executives Tracy Burns, Executive Director, Northeast HR...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of Veterans Day, the town of Westwood came together on Saturday, November 11th to hold a Veterans Day Observance ceremony at Veterans Park. The event started promptly at 11 am to honor active military personnel and Veterans within the...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of Veterans Day, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds hosted their “We Remember Our Veterans” Open House this past Wednesday, November 9th. All were welcomed to explore the building while enjoying some light refreshments and a musical performance.
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood High School recently hosted a traveling exhibit in its library from October 18 to November 2. Titled "Anne Frank: A Global History," the show had already made a global tour, with stops including Tokyo, Serbia, China, and France, among other...
