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

Westwood lowers recycling contamination, avoids added fee

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Westwood Breaking News

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

Thurston Middle School football team's 42-14 victory

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

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Westwood Weather: Saturday October 31

High: 53°

Low: 40°

Wind: 11 MPH NNW

Chance of rain: 2%

Sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 40 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear during the afternoon and evening,

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

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

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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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State Election and Fire Station 1 Ballot Question - Tue Nov 3 7:00 am
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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

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

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Westwood Fri. Oct 16 2026

New Home Heating Benefit for Middle-Class Households, Increased Benefits for Low-Income Families

New heating assistance coming for middle-class households

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New Home Heating Benefit for Middle-Class Households, Increased Benefits for Low-Income Families

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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

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

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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

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Westwood Wed. Oct 28 2026

Small Fire at Westwood High School Extinguished Tuesday Afternoon

Fire contained to dryer in laundry room

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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

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

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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

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

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Westwood Sat. Oct 24 2026

Westwood's Confidential Gift Giving Program Supports Local Families

Annual holiday program matches donors with gift recipients

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Westwood's Confidential Gift Giving Program Supports Local Families

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Westwood Fri. Oct 23 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, October 23 to Monday, October 26, 2026

Community shred event, Fall & Halloween festivities, Interfaith Walk to End Hunger

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, October 23 to Monday, October 26, 2026

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Westwood Wed. Oct 21 2026

Police Log: Family Member Turns in Juvenile's Vaping Device, Shoplifting Suspect Reneges on Repayment, and Other Incidents

Single-vehicle accident with injuries on Gay Street

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Police Log: Family Member Turns in Juvenile's Vaping Device, Shoplifting Suspect Reneges on Repayment, and Other Incidents

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Westwood Mon. Oct 19 2026

Westwood In A Minute: Building Custom Playhouses for Local Military and Veteran Families

Citizens and Habitat for Humanity partner for good

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Westwood In A Minute: Building Custom Playhouses for Local Military and Veteran Families

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Westwood Sun. Oct 18 2026

Registry of Deeds Holiday Food Drive Begins November 12

Over one-third of MA households with children experienced food insecurity in 2025

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Registry of Deeds Holiday Food Drive Begins November 12

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