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Breaking News

Democratic Congressional and State Senate Candidates to Meet in Community Forum on August 27 (UPDATED)

Roath, Rush, and Yu to appear at Dedham forum

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Westwood Breaking News

Massachusetts Reports Season’s First Human WNV Case, First EEE-Positive Sample

WNV risk moderate, EEE low in Westwood area

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Massachusetts Reports Season’s First Human WNV Case, First EEE-Positive Sample

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Westwood Weather: Sunday August 23

High: 79°

Low: 65°

Wind: 3 MPH E

Chance of rain: 91%

Light drizzle, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees. Light drizzle for the morning, light rain shower for the afternoon and evening, mist overnight.

Westwood Breaking News

Westwood Owner of Stoughton and West Roxbury Restaurants to Plead Guilty to Federal Employment Tax Charges

Westwood resident faces sentence of up to 5 years

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Westwood Owner of Stoughton and West Roxbury Restaurants to Plead Guilty to Federal Employment Tax Charges

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Westwood Minute Community POST...

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Dedham Day 2026 - Sun Sep 27 12:00 pm
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Norwood Day 2026 - Sat Aug 29 10:30 am
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Discover Medfield Day - Sat Sep 26 10:00 am
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Meghan Connolly Westwood event

Sunflower Spectacular - Sun Aug 23 10:00 am
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Westwood Fri. Aug 21 2026

Westwood Minute's Summer Publication Schedule: A Short Change of Pace

Publication change through Labor Day

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Westwood Wed. Aug 19 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, August 20 to Tuesday, August 25

Free auto museum admission; rugby game; Sunflower Spectacular and more

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, August 20 to Tuesday, August 25

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Westwood Wed. Aug 19 2026

Westwood School Committee Member Running in Berlin Marathon for Boston Children's Hospital

Giving back is why Tony Mullin runs marathons

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Westwood School Committee Member Running in Berlin Marathon for Boston Children's Hospital

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Westwood Wed. Aug 19 2026

Dearborn Takes on Two New Roles at Westwood Public Schools

Newton educator named to WPS leadership position

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Dearborn Takes on Two New Roles at Westwood Public Schools

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Westwood Tue. Aug 18 2026

Police Log: Driver and Passenger Extricated after Crash, Resident Reports Assault in Friend’s Home, Vehicle Break-Ins

Dover resident Injured after speeding for help with dog

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Police Log: Driver and Passenger Extricated after Crash, Resident Reports Assault in Friend’s Home, Vehicle Break-Ins

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Westwood Mon. Aug 17 2026

Police Investigate Vehicle Break-Ins Near Burgess Avenue

Several unlocked vehicles targeted in thefts

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Police Investigate Vehicle Break-Ins Near Burgess Avenue

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Westwood Sun. Aug 16 2026

Westwood 13U Baseball Wins Metro South Babe Ruth Championship

Team tops Hanover 10-2 for championship

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Westwood 13U Baseball Wins Metro South Babe Ruth Championship

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Westwood Fri. Aug 14 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, August 14 to Wednesday, August 19

Gaelic football, India Day, Biodiversity Day and more

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, August 14 to Wednesday, August 19

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Westwood Thu. Aug 13 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Dedham and Westwood Drought Declaration Downgraded from Significant to Mild

Downgraded water restrictions allow once a week outdoor watering

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PRESS RELEASE: Dedham and Westwood Drought Declaration Downgraded from Significant to Mild

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Westwood Thu. Aug 13 2026

Police Log: Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects, Google Translate Used in Arrest, and Other Incidents

Police release images of suspected vandals

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Police Log: Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects, Google Translate Used in Arrest, and Other Incidents

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Westwood Wed. Aug 12 2026

DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE: HYDRANT FLOW TESTS ON HAWTHORNE, HILLVIEW, COBLEIGH AUG 19

NOTICE for 8/19: potential for discolored water and pressure changes

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DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE: HYDRANT FLOW TESTS ON HAWTHORNE, HILLVIEW, COBLEIGH AUG 19

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Westwood Tue. Aug 11 2026

Meet Your Westwood Neighbor: Stacy Mahoney is Sheehan Elementary School's New Principal

Superintendent says new principal is "natural match" for Sheehan community

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Meet Your Westwood Neighbor: Stacy Mahoney is Sheehan Elementary School's New Principal

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