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

Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026

Happy Labor Day!

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Westwood Sat. Sep 5 2026

Persis Yu Declares Victory over Michael Rush in Norfolk & Suffolk State Senate Race

Yu's Boston support overcomes Rush's suburban advantage

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Persis Yu Declares Victory over Michael Rush in Norfolk & Suffolk State Senate Race

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Westwood Weather: Tuesday September 8

High: 78°

Low: 56°

Wind: 5 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 13%

Overcast, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees. Overcast for the morning,

Westwood Sun. Aug 30 2026

WPS Hosts Cookout, Thanking Custodial, Facilities Staff for Back-to-School Efforts

WPS staff's summer work prepares for fall

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WPS Hosts Cookout, Thanking Custodial, Facilities Staff for Back-to-School Efforts

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Author Talk: Parenting Anxiety with Dr. Meredith Elkins - Thu Sep 10 7:00 pm
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Needham Harvest Fair - Sun Oct 4 11:00 am
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Dedham Day 2026 - Sun Sep 27 12:00 pm
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Discover Medfield Day - Sat Sep 26 10:00 am
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Darlene Cancell Westwood Public Notices and Press Releases - Fri. Aug 14 2026

Westwood Public Schools Powering Up an Updated Website
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Medford Resident Wins $1 Million in Massachusetts State Lottery
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Westwood Public Schools Offers Meals at No Cost for Students for School Year 2026-2027
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Joshua Milne Westwood event

Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K - Sat Sep 12 11:00 am
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Westwood Sat. Aug 29 2026

Democratic Primary Challengers Make Their Case at Dedham Candidate Forum

Patrick Roath, Persis Yu answer voters' questions

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Democratic Primary Challengers Make Their Case at Dedham Candidate Forum

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Westwood Thu. Aug 27 2026

Police Log: 50 Vehicles in Street Takeover, Passing Vehicle Clips Pedestrian, Problems with Teen Hangout in Woods

Ending teens' hangout in woods after fire left unattended

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Police Log: 50 Vehicles in Street Takeover, Passing Vehicle Clips Pedestrian, Problems with Teen Hangout in Woods

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Westwood Tue. Aug 25 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Hale Education Permanently Protects Over 1,100 Acres in Landmark Conservation Effort

Commonwealth approves Hale's conservation restrictions

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PRESS RELEASE: Hale Education Permanently Protects Over 1,100 Acres in Landmark Conservation Effort

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Westwood Sun. Aug 23 2026

Xaverian Names Matthew Noone Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach

Founder of Foxborough HS lacrosse program joins Xaverian

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Xaverian Names Matthew Noone Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach

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Westwood Sat. Aug 22 2026

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

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

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Westwood Thu. Aug 20 2026

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 Wed. Aug 19 2026

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 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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