Dedham, MA Local News, Events, and Information

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

Liyann Alrayashi Named New Westwood Youth Poet Laureate

Darlene Cancell Editor

Dedham Weather: Friday August 21

High: 72°

Low: 64°

Wind: 6 MPH ENE

Chance of rain: 89%

Light rain, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Light rain in the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon and evening, light rain overnight.

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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Sunflower Spectacular - Sun Aug 23 10:00 am
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Sunflower Spectacular - Sat Aug 22 10:00 am
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Sunflower Spectacular - Fri Aug 21 10:00 am
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Westwood Day - Sat Sep 19 9:15 am
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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

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Tue. Jun 30 2026

Police Log: Juvenile Arrested for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Shots Fired, and Other Incidents

Shooting reported on I-95 near University Avenue

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Juvenile Arrested for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Shots Fired, and Other Incidents

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sun. Jun 28 2026

Westwood Kindness Ninjas Deliver Encouraging Notes to Seniors

Westwood Kindness Ninjas strike again

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Kindness Ninjas Deliver Encouraging Notes to Seniors

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Westwood Sat. Jun 27 2026

Two More Unlocked Cars Entered in Westwood After Earlier Vehicle Break-Ins

2 vehicle break-ins in Westwood, near Norwood line

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Fri. Jun 26 2026

Bruins Prospect Players Kickoff Summer Reading at Westwood Public Library

Boston Bruins bring summer reading initiative to Westwood

Darlene Cancell Editor

Bruins Prospect Players Kickoff Summer Reading at Westwood Public Library

Darlene Cancell Editor