Westwood Minute - Westwood Massachusetts Local News, Events, Classifieds and Alerts

Breaking News

Norfolk Registry of Deeds to Host Open House for Book Launch Commemorating Nation's 250th Anniversary

Free booklet marks America's 250th anniversary

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Breaking News

DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE: FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TEST ON DARTMOUTH STREET

NOTICE for 6/17: potential for discolored water and pressure changes

Darlene Cancell Editor

DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE: FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TEST ON DARTMOUTH STREET

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Weather: Wednesday June 17

High: 88°

Low: 54°

Wind: 6 MPH S

Chance of rain: 3%

Sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 54 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear overnight.

Westwood Tue. Jun 16 2026

Westwood Select Board, School Committee Condemn Hate Speech, Back Community Coalition

Officials call for townwide action against hate

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Select Board, School Committee Condemn Hate Speech, Back Community Coalition

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Minute Community POST...

Christa McAuliffe Center Westwood event

Summer Planetarium: Exploring Earth’s Moon & Earthrise - Wed Jul 22 6:00 pm
Read More

Andy Northrup Westwood event

The Road to a Romance Novel: Author Talk with Violet Lumani - Thu Jun 25 7:00 pm
Read More

Erin O'Brien Westwood event

Barn Dance at the Natick Community Organic Farm - Sat Jul 18 5:00 pm
Read More

Darlene Cancell Westwood event

Outdoor Movie: Independence Day (1996) - Thu Jul 2 8:00 pm
Read More

Christa McAuliffe Center Westwood event

Summer Planetarium: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon - Wed Jul 15 6:00 pm
Read More

Christa McAuliffe Center Westwood event

Summer Planetarium: Summer Night Sky Tour & We Are Guardians - Wed Jul 8 4:00 pm
Read More

Meghan Connolly Westwood event

New England Rose Show: Once Upon a Bloom - Sat Jun 20 10:00 am
Read More

Meghan Connolly Westwood event

Music in the Garden: Summer Concert Series - Wed Jun 17 6:00 pm
Read More

Westwood Mon. Jun 15 2026

Police Log: Missing Person Searches, Attempted Theft of $166K Mercedes-Benz, and Other Incidents

Missing person searches and failed car scam

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Missing Person Searches, Attempted Theft of $166K Mercedes-Benz, and Other Incidents

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Fri. Jun 12 2026

$15 Million Lottery Ticket Sold in Millis

Millis store receives $50K bonus from MA State Lottery

Darlene Cancell Editor

$15 Million Lottery Ticket Sold in Millis

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Thu. Jun 11 2026

Things To Do around Westwood this Weekend and Beyond: Friday, June 12 to Wednesday, June 17

World Cup viewing, Pride celebrations, Flag Day, farm fun and live music

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood this Weekend and Beyond: Friday, June 12 to Wednesday, June 17

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Thu. Jun 11 2026

Nonessential Outdoor Water Uses Banned in Westwood and Dedham, Effective Wednesday, June 17

Level 2 Significant Drought water restrictions are coming

Darlene Cancell Editor

Nonessential Outdoor Water Uses Banned in Westwood and Dedham, Effective Wednesday, June 17

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Jun 10 2026

All MA Towns, Cities to Receive Copy of Declaration of Independence Made Using 18th-Century Printing Methods

For nation's 250th anniversary, redelivery of Declaration throughout MA

Darlene Cancell Editor

All MA Towns, Cities to Receive Copy of Declaration of Independence Made Using 18th-Century Printing Methods

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Tue. Jun 9 2026

Needham Parks and Recreation Chairman Arrested on Fraud and Tax Charges

Needham resident indicted by federal grand jury

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Mon. Jun 8 2026

Police Log: DNA Request in Cold Case Investigation, Thefts from Unlocked Vehicles, TikTok “Friend” Captures Resident’s Accounts

Unusual request for DNA

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: DNA Request in Cold Case Investigation, Thefts from Unlocked Vehicles, TikTok “Friend” Captures Resident’s Accounts

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sun. Jun 7 2026

Local Area Students Win National Merit Scholarships in Third Round of Awards

2 local seniors are National Merit finalists

Darlene Cancell Editor

Local Area Students Win National Merit Scholarships in Third Round of Awards

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sat. Jun 6 2026

Westwood Public Schools Holds Pride Month Kickoff Event

Pride celebration as school district's statement of inclusion

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Public Schools Holds Pride Month Kickoff Event

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Fri. Jun 5 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Saturday, June 6 to Thursday, June 11

Touch-a-Truck, Westwood Pride, open house, music & poetry

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Saturday, June 6 to Thursday, June 11

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Thu. Jun 4 2026

Westwood Police Explorers Add Another First-Place Finish to Legacy in Statewide Competition

7th win in 9 attempts for Westwood Police Explorers

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Police Explorers Add Another First-Place Finish to Legacy in Statewide Competition

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Jun 3 2026

Police Log: Racist Graffiti Found at Thurston; Bomb Threat Deemed Low-Level; Stolen Naval Academy Ring Found Online

WPS reports racist graffiti, unsubstantiated bomb threat, stolen ring resurfaces 50 years later

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Racist Graffiti Found at Thurston; Bomb Threat Deemed Low-Level; Stolen Naval Academy Ring Found Online

Darlene Cancell Editor