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BC High Announces Westwood Residents on Honor Roll for Quarter 1

Westwood Minute Community posted a press release or public notice on Fri November 14, 2025 5:41 pm

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Westwood Public Notices and Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: National Outbreak of Infant Botulism Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula

Darlene Cancell posted a press release or public notice on Tue November 11, 2025 9:05 pm

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Westwood Public Notices and Press Releases

Part 1: 1999 - December 3, 2025: Want to Know More About the Lawsuit, Town of Westwood v. Westwood Land Trust? Summary and Updates

Lynne Viti posted a press release or public notice on Sun January 25, 2026 12:28 pm

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Part 1: 1999 - December 3, 2025: Want to Know More About the Lawsuit, Town of Westwood v. Westwood Land Trust? Summary and Updates

Westwood Public Notices and Press Releases

Clapboardtree Street abutter supporting the Bean Farm

John Cronin Jr. posted a press release or public notice on Fri November 7, 2025 3:15 pm

John Cronin Westwood Minute

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Chris McKeown Neighbor

11-09-2025 6:45am

Great history Cro. Thank you!!

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Ellen Rollings Neighbor

11-09-2025 7:23pm

I wholeheartedly agree that CRs are serious documents that should be upheld and respected, much like the laws and ethical guidelines that dictate how a municipality can and cannot use public resources and finances on behalf of a private entity.

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John Carey Neighbor

11-10-2025 1:06pm

Hi Ellen, As someone that i respect and recognize as a respectful debater of issues, how do you feel about WLT banning me from their FB page? You read the content, I was respectful, but disagreed.

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Preserving Westwood’s Last Working Farm

Chuck Bean posted a press release or public notice on Fri November 7, 2025 9:00 am

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Christina Martin Neighbor

12-06-2025 1:10pm

If a mistake was made with taxes it should be corrected through the proper legal means. I imagine there is some statute of limitations within which one must identify, document and ask for redress of a tax error. Otherwise this alleged debt remains unplayable and will only grow over time.

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Chuck Bean Neighbor

12-17-2025 8:05am

Hi Christina, we learned of the error in early 2024 and reached out to the town who tried to rectify the problem, but it was beyond the statute of limitations and unfortunately nothing could be done.

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Preserving Westwood’s Natural Heritage

Karen Manor Metzold posted a press release or public notice on Tue November 4, 2025 10:30 pm

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John Carey Neighbor

11-10-2025 1:13pm

Hello Karen,

I sent the trust the note below, but wanted to post it here for anyone in town that may want to understand how the organization responds to those that have a differing view. *One small edit because I didn’t like my original choice of words.

Hello,

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EB Borgman Neighbor

11-15-2025 9:49pm

I'd hardly call filing a lawsuit "debating" an issue.

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EB Borgman Neighbor

11-15-2025 9:40pm

Very well stated Karen! Thank you.

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Why is Westwood suing the Westwood Land Trust and trying to destroy a legally protected meadow?

An Wells-Villalon posted a press release or public notice on Sat November 1, 2025 12:31 am

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Barbara Wells Neighbor

10-27-2025 8:41pm

I could not agree more! Thank you for posting this information. Seems to me the Select Board is way out on a limb here!

How is it possible that a town could sue the Land Trust on behalf of a private company?? Shouldn't the Bean Farm be paying these costs?

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Kevin Becker Neighbor

10-31-2025 11:42am

Agree 100%. The Select Board members are on the wrong side of this issue and are risking conservation land everywhere for the benefit of one privately owned business. Big mistake.

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Richard Strauss Neighbor

11-02-2025 6:46am

This whole situation is backwards. The norm would be
that the Select Board supports the Westwood Land Trust
decision and the Bean Farm files a challenge in court.
Then the Select Board responds with an answer that
supports the Westwood Land Trust.

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Yes, the current fire station size is sufficient. A clarification of the Town’s expensive studies.

Brian Camenker posted an opinion on Sun October 26, 2025 4:37 pm

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Westwood Opinion

Westwood FS1: Vote No So We Can Get It Done Right

Bi S posted an opinion on Sat September 6, 2025 8:15 am

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Martha Sullivan Neighbor

9-06-2025 11:17am

I am curious to understand what the “no” vote camp’s target budget would be for the project, as well as how that would be offset by the costs of starting the study and design over. I understand that folks are concerned about the cost, but what cost would you deem acceptable?

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Rebecca Reynolds Neighbor

9-10-2025 1:48pm

The vote “no” people illegally placed flyers in mail boxes around town. I wouldn’t side with those who violate federal law so easily. That said, the vote no succeeded and we will now learn how much that will cost. More? Less? Timer will tell. Who benefits from the no outcome?

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Helpful comparative information on MA fire stations for voters to consider

Doug Fleming posted an opinion on Sat September 6, 2025 7:35 am

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Helpful comparative information on MA fire stations for voters to consider

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Ada Zhong Neighbor

9-06-2025 2:40pm

Thank you for compiling this data. It's very helpful.

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Brian Haak Neighbor

9-19-2025 10:51am

Would you have the # of bays for each new station? Thanks.

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Did you know that September is Hunger Action Month?

Kathy Zola posted a press release or public notice on Wed September 3, 2025 2:43 pm

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Did you know that September is Hunger Action Month?

Westwood Opinion

Fire Station 1 - Long-term planning of proposed station

Nancy Hyde posted an opinion on Tue September 2, 2025 2:41 pm

Nancy Hyde Westwood Minute

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Sam Elliot Neighbor

9-04-2025 2:19pm

Please. The Fire Station should have been the priority. Especially, since its deteriorated and unsafe conditions were a known long before the need to build the new school.

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Vote on the new Fire Station

Joyce Harkness posted an opinion on Fri August 29, 2025 1:38 pm

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Sam Elliot Neighbor

9-04-2025 6:14pm

But it's OK for Select Board making the firefighters and paramedics wait almost 10 years? Until costs are now through the roof because it's been overdesigned?