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How Westwood Voted on 9 Ballot Questions Compared to the State in Massachusetts' November 3 State Election

Westwood voter sentiment closely match statewide results

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Westwood Wed. Nov 4 2026

Westwood Voters Approve Proposition 2 1/2 Debt Exclusion For Fire Station 1 Project

Vote allows FS1 Project to Advance

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Weather: Thursday November 5

High: 72°

Low: 58°

Wind: 6 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 51%

Overcast, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees. Overcast in the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon and evening, fog overnight.

Westwood Tue. Nov 3 2026

Multiple Injuries after Maintenance Vehicles Collide on Train Tracks in Norwood

Six workers transported to area hospitals

Darlene Cancell Editor

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Kimberly Mortson Westwood event

UMass Boston Men's Hockey Team Military Appreciation Weekend - Fri Nov 13 6:45 pm
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Nancy James Westwood Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Nov 3 2026

FS1 Advisory and Engagement Committee: A New Approach for Westwood
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Brian Camenker Westwood Opinion - Thu. Oct 29 2026

Eight reasons to vote NO on the new FS1 plan (Ballot Question 10)
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Dori Parmelee Westwood Public Notices and Press Releases - Wed. Oct 28 2026

Westwood Voters Approve FS1 at Special Town Meeting; Second Vote Required on Question 10, November 3
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Westwood Minute Community Westwood event

Cub Scouts Townwide Food Drive: Nov. 7–14; Drop-Offs Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-noon - Sat Nov 14 10:00 am
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Westwood Tue. Nov 3 2026

Local Poet Lynne Viti Awarded VCCA Fellowship

Poetry's focus: Westwood, Medfield historic psychiatric institutions

Darlene Cancell Editor

Local Poet Lynne Viti Awarded VCCA Fellowship

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Westwood Mon. Nov 2 2026

Westwood In a Minute: Town of Westwood Receives Mass Save Impact Award at Massachusetts State House

Westwood leaders accept energy efficiency award

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood In a Minute: Town of Westwood Receives Mass Save Impact Award at Massachusetts State House

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Westwood Sat. Oct 31 2026

OPINION: Ballot Question 7 Is a Developer's Dream that Could Change Character of Westwood

OPINION: Question 7 doesn't require affordable housing

Darlene Cancell Editor

OPINION: Ballot Question 7 Is a Developer's Dream that Could Change Character of Westwood

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sat. Oct 31 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Audit Reveals Westwood’s Recycling Contamination Rate Below Threshold

Westwood lowers recycling contamination, avoids added fee

Darlene Cancell Editor

PRESS RELEASE: Audit Reveals Westwood’s Recycling Contamination Rate Below Threshold

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Westwood Fri. Oct 30 2026

WESTWOOD MINUTE VOICES: SPORTS - TMS Bulldogs Football Ends Season with Big Win over Medfield

Thurston Middle School football team's 42-14 victory

Darlene Cancell Editor

WESTWOOD MINUTE VOICES: SPORTS - TMS Bulldogs Football Ends Season with Big Win over Medfield

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Westwood Thu. Oct 29 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, October 30 - Thursday, November 5

4th Annual Luminary Night, Halloween activities, WHS comedy

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, October 30 - Thursday, November 5

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Westwood Thu. Oct 29 2026

WHS Production of Greek Comedy, "The Birds," is Retold in Late 1960s Setting

WHS presents ancient comedy in modern setting

Darlene Cancell Editor

WHS Production of Greek Comedy, The Birds, is Retold in Late 1960s Setting

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Oct 28 2026

In 17th Year, Interfaith Walkers Raise More than $19,000 to Help End Hunger in Massachusetts

Local faith groups join forces at Interfaith Walk to End Hunger

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In 17th Year, Interfaith Walkers Raise More than $19,000 to Help End Hunger in Massachusetts

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Oct 28 2026

Small Fire at Westwood High School Extinguished Tuesday Afternoon

Fire contained to dryer in laundry room

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Tue. Oct 27 2026

Westwood Voters Overwhelmingly Approve $39.98 Million Fire Station 1 Project at Special Town Meeting

Voters approve rebooted FS1 project; Debt exclusion vote coming up

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Voters Overwhelmingly Approve $39.98 Million Fire Station 1 Project at Special Town Meeting

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Mon. Oct 26 2026

Police Log: No Firearm Found after Student's Verbal Threat; Drunk Driving Arrest after Crash into Pole

Police respond after middle school threat; no firearm found

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: No Firearm Found after Student's Verbal Threat; Drunk Driving Arrest after Crash into Pole

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sat. Oct 24 2026

Dover Receives $150,000 State Grant to Plan Culvert Replacements in "High Risk" Flood Zones

State grant to address flooding in Dover

Darlene Cancell Editor

Dover Receives $150,000 State Grant to Plan Culvert Replacements in High Risk Flood Zones

Darlene Cancell Editor