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OPINION & ANALYSIS: Want to Stay Healthier and Fulfilled Later in Life? Try Volunteering

Volunteering to strengthen community

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Sat Apr 19 7:30 pm

Live Music: Undercover Cameo

Live music is once again on tap at The Open Book Coffeehouse on Saturday evening, April 19th, with acoustic fol

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Canton Weather: Tuesday April 8

High: 38°

Low: 25°

Wind: 1 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 87%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 38 and low of 25 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Overcast for the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, clear for the evening, overcast overnight.

Westwood Mon. Apr 7 2025

Westwood Poet Laureates Participate in Gathering of Laureates from Eastern and Central Massachusetts

Westwood Poet Laureate Lynne Viti and Youth Poet Laureate Elizabeth Lowney Join Gathering of 17 Poets at Brockton Public Library for "Conversations with Our Poet Laureates"

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Westwood Poet Laureates Participate in Gathering of Laureates from Eastern and Central Massachusetts

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Live Music: Undercover Cameo - Sat Apr 19 7:30 pm
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Final de Barro MTB Race - Sun May 18 9:00 am
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Westwood Resident Nicolás Emden Performs at Club Passim - Wed Apr 16 7:00 pm
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Westwood Mon. Apr 7 2025

Police Log: Switching Price Tags to Save Hundreds, Unwanted Camper, and Other Stories

Suspect saves money by switching price tags

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Police Log: Switching Price Tags to Save Hundreds, Unwanted Camper, and Other Stories

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Westwood Sun. Apr 6 2025

Read the Short Story that Won Westwood Public Library's One Book, One Town Writing Contest

Prom at the Waldorf Astoria, 1951 by Caitlin Anne

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Read the Short Story that Won Westwood Public Library's One Book, One Town Writing Contest

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Norfolk County COVID-19 Statistics

Canton and Norfolk County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

There have been 174,165 cases in a county with a population of 706,775

n/a cases per 100,000

n/a infection rate

2,004 deaths

Westwood Sun. Apr 6 2025

Announcing the Winner of Westwood Public Library's One Book, One Town Writing Contest

Norwood resident pens winning short story

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Announcing the Winner of Westwood Public Library's One Book, One Town Writing Contest

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Westwood Sat. Apr 5 2025

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity in March 2025: Mixed Results

Decrease in property transactions in March

Darlene Cancell Editor

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity in March 2025: Mixed Results

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Westwood Fri. Apr 4 2025

Fourth Annual Town-Wide Poetry Reading & Open Mic Slated for Tuesday, April 15

Poetry reading & Open Mic at the Westwood Public Library

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Fourth Annual Town-Wide Poetry Reading & Open Mic Slated for Tuesday, April 15

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Westwood Fri. Apr 4 2025

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, April 4th to Tuesday, April 9th (Updated)

Lantern making, Music Festival, Community Stargazing

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, April 4th to Tuesday, April 9th (Updated)

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Westwood Thu. Apr 3 2025

Dedham-Westwood Water Customers are Subject to More Stringent Water Restrictions

As MA drought continues, state regs govern

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Dedham-Westwood Water Customers are Subject to More Stringent Water Restrictions

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Westwood Wed. Apr 2 2025

Police Log: Inside an Abandoned, Damaged SUV, Police Find BB Gun, Alcohol Containers, Marijuana and Cigarette Butts

Suspicious vehicle belongs to Westwood resident

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Police Log: Inside an Abandoned, Damaged SUV, Police Find BB Gun, Alcohol Containers, Marijuana and Cigarette Butts

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Westwood Mon. Mar 31 2025

Mustang Math Brings Collaboration, Fun to Middle School Math

Thurston Middle School hosts regional math competition

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Mustang Math Brings Collaboration, Fun to Middle School Math

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