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Town of Westwood, Officer Abbatangelo Reach Settlement in Termination Proceedings

Officer Abbatangelo to accept discipline, return to active duty

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Mon. Jul 13 2026

Police Log: Suspect Flees State Police, Fraudster Complains about Increased Security

Three road rage incidents reported in one week

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Suspect Flees State Police, Fraudster Complains about Increased Security

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Weather: Tuesday July 14

High: 101°

Low: 69°

Wind: 11 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 2%

Sunny, with a high of 101 and low of 69 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear overnight.

Westwood Sun. Jul 12 2026

Teachers Are Worried about Students Cheating with AI, but My Survey Suggests the Deeper Issue Is Learning

How to show learning when AI polishes student work?

The Conversation Contributor

Teachers Are Worried about Students Cheating with AI, but My Survey Suggests the Deeper Issue Is Learning

The Conversation Contributor

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W.Y.W.C. Family Summer Concert Series begins Mon, Jul 13 2026 @ 5:30PM! - Mon Aug 3 5:30 pm
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Meghan Connolly Westwood event

New England Fall Flower Show: Growing Together - Fri Sep 18 9:00 am
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FREE Touch-a-Truck in Danvers! - Sat Aug 15 10:00 am
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Westwood Day - Sat Sep 19 9:15 am
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Westwood Sat. Jul 11 2026

Xaverian Brothers High School Teacher Catherine Sciortino Receives 2026 ISTE+ASCD 20 to Watch Award

Xaverian Teacher Named Among 20 Innovative Educators

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Xaverian Brothers High School Teacher Catherine Sciortino Receives 2026 ISTE+ASCD 20 to Watch Award

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Westwood Fri. Jul 10 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, July 10 to Thursday, July 16

WYWC summer concerts, auto show, planetarium visuals

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, July 10 to Thursday, July 16

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Westwood Wed. Jul 8 2026

Westwood In A Minute: Firefighters Foam

Annual Firefighter's Foam returns to Sheehan field

Darlene Cancell Editor

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Westwood Wed. Jul 8 2026

State House Advances Emergency Legislation for Norwood Hospital to Senate (Updated)

MA Senate considers eminent domain for Norwood Hospital

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Mon. Jul 6 2026

Police Log: Fatal Crash, Attempted SUV Theft, Chase of Two Mopeds

Attempted vehicle theft, porch pirates

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Fatal Crash, Attempted SUV Theft, Chase of Two Mopeds

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sun. Jul 5 2026

Liyann Alrayashi Named New Westwood Youth Poet Laureate

Rising WHS sophomore selected as Youth Poet Laureate

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Liyann Alrayashi Named New Westwood Youth Poet Laureate

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sat. Jul 4 2026

United States' 250th Anniversary: Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026

Have you read the Declaration of Independence lately?

Darlene Cancell Editor

United States' 250th Anniversary: Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026

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Westwood Fri. Jul 3 2026

Hand-Printed Copies of the Declaration of Independence Being Delivered Across Massachusetts

Declaration Delivery Day - important reminder of civic engagement

Darlene Cancell Editor

Hand-Printed Copies of the Declaration of Independence Being Delivered Across Massachusetts

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Westwood Thu. Jul 2 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Fourth of July Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, July 2 to Wednesday, July 8

Independence Day fireworks & celebrations, planetarium fun, and music in the garden

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood This Fourth of July Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, July 2 to Wednesday, July 8

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Westwood Wed. Jul 1 2026

Staying Cool in the Heat Wave (Updated)

Local indoor cooling centers, outdoor splash pads

Darlene Cancell Editor

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Jul 1 2026

Bean Family Farm Shuts Down Vegetable Operations After Court Decision in Conservation-Land Farming Dispute

Chris Bean plans to farm outside of Westwood

Darlene Cancell Editor

Bean Family Farm Shuts Down Vegetable Operations After Court Decision in Conservation-Land Farming Dispute

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Tue. Jun 30 2026

Westwood Police Investigate Fatal Route 1 Crash

Motor vehicle crash takes life of Walpole man

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