Dedham, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Sat. Dec 27 2025

Preliminary Evidence Points to Accidental Cause of Fatal Needham Christmas Eve Fire (Updated)

GoFundMe effort for fire-affected family

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Preliminary Evidence Points to Accidental Cause of Fatal Needham Christmas Eve Fire (Updated)

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Westwood Thu. Dec 25 2025

Christmas - Thursday, December 25, 2025

It's a white Christmas this year

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Christmas - Thursday, December 25, 2025

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Dedham Weather: Monday August 24

High: 81°

Low: 62°

Wind: 6 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 67%

Sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees. Sunny during the morning, moderate rain overnight.

Westwood Thu. Dec 25 2025

Special Town Meeting to Be Held after Citizen Petition Successfully Clears Hurdle of Certification

Bd. of Registrars certifies 96.6% of signatures on citizen petition

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Special Town Meeting to Be Held after Citizen Petition Successfully Clears Hurdle of Certification

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Westwood Wed. Dec 24 2025

Dedham-Westwood Water District Honored by New England Water Works Association

Water district receives award for public education efforts

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Dedham-Westwood Water District Honored by New England Water Works Association

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Westwood Tue. Dec 23 2025

Westwood Residents' Petition Could Force Special Town Meeting Over Town Lawsuit Against Land Trust

356 residents petition for transparency

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Westwood Residents' Petition Could Force Special Town Meeting Over Town Lawsuit Against Land Trust

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Westwood Sat. Dec 20 2025

Westwood High School, Police Investigate Swastika Graffiti Discovered on First Day of Hanukkah

WPS responds to antisemitic graffiti

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Westwood High School, Police Investigate Swastika Graffiti Discovered on First Day of Hanukkah

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Westwood Sat. Dec 20 2025

First Baptist Church of Westwood Announces Sock Collection for Homeless

Sock donations collected this winter

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First Baptist Church of Westwood Announces Sock Collection for Homeless

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Westwood event

Wed Dec 24 4:00 pm

No-Stress Christmas Pageant Worship

In this no-stress, no-rehearsals Christmas pageant, ANY child who shows up (come early, please) is welcome to pick a

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No-Stress Christmas Pageant Worship

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Westwood Fri. Dec 19 2025

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Saturday, December 20th to Wednesday, December 24th

Holiday activities through Christmas Eve

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Saturday, December 20th to Wednesday, December 24th

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Westwood Thu. Dec 18 2025

Westwood School Committee Votes to Prioritize Thurston Middle School Construction Project

91% of respondents agree -- invest in Thurston before Sheehan

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Westwood School Committee Votes to Prioritize Thurston Middle School Construction Project

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Westwood Wed. Dec 17 2025

A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Kristen Evans as She Retires after 18 Years in Westwood Public Schools

Sheehan principal to retire in December

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A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Kristen Evans as She Retires after 18 Years in Westwood Public Schools

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Westwood Wed. Dec 17 2025

70 Weeks, 700 Poems, 4 Poetry Events: Tuesday Evening Poets to Celebrate 4th Anniversary

The Westwood Tuesday Evening Poetry Workshop marks its fourth anniversary on January 11.

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70 Weeks, 700 Poems, 4 Poetry Events: Tuesday Evening Poets to Celebrate 4th Anniversary

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