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Growing Wild Campaign Encourages Local Residents to Plant Native Species (Updated)

Native gardens can strengthen pollinator habitat

Darlene Cancell Editor

Growing Wild Campaign Encourages Local Residents to Plant Native Species (Updated)

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Westwood Thu. Jul 23 2026

Alumnus Evrol Officer Returns to Xaverian Brothers as Its New Director of Community, Culture, and Equity

Bringing "eagerness" and "determination" to the next generation

Westwood Minute Community Contributor

Alumnus Evrol Officer Returns to Xaverian Brothers as Its New Director of Community, Culture, and Equity

Westwood Minute Community Contributor

Natick Weather: Saturday July 25

High: 87°

Low: 59°

Wind: 2 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 4%

Sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear overnight.

Westwood Thu. Jul 23 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, July 23 to Wednesday, July 29

Needham Carnival, concerts, nature and more

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, July 23 to Wednesday, July 29

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Westwood Thu. Jul 23 2026

Defendant in Organized Retail Crime Case Accepts Plea Bargain, Serves Jail Time

Suspect in organized retail theft case is sentenced

Darlene Cancell Editor

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Jul 22 2026

Police Log: Assault and Battery Reported at Baseball Game, Suspect Enlists Help from Store Staff, and Other Incidents

Suspect asks store staff to remove security tags

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Assault and Battery Reported at Baseball Game, Suspect Enlists Help from Store Staff, and Other Incidents

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Tue. Jul 21 2026

Westwood Select Board Appoints Russell O'Neill as Next Chief of Police, Pending Contract Negotiations

Westwood SB votes 2-1 in police chief hiring decision

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Select Board Appoints Russell O'Neill as Next Chief of Police, Pending Contract Negotiations

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Westwood Fri. Jul 17 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Pollinator Garden Grows in Islington

Highly trafficked area is also oasis for pollinators

Darlene Cancell Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Pollinator Garden Grows in Islington

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Fri. Jul 17 2026

Norfolk County Property Sales Increase 14% in June 2026, Compared to June 2025

More deeds and mortgages recorded as average price falls

Darlene Cancell Editor

Norfolk County Property Sales Increase 14% in June 2026, Compared to June 2025

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Westwood Thu. Jul 16 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, July 17 - Thursday, July 23

Children's theatre, Christmas in July, planetarium, carnival & concert

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, July 17 - Thursday, July 23

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Westwood Thu. Jul 16 2026

Water Main Break on Pine Lane, Road Closed to Vehicle Traffic (Updated)

Road closed between Gay and Fairview streets

Darlene Cancell Editor

Water Main Break on Pine Lane, Road Closed to Vehicle Traffic (Updated)

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Westwood Thu. Jul 16 2026

Three Finalists Named in Search for Next Westwood Chief of Police

“Exhaustive” police chief search results in three “excellent" finalists

Darlene Cancell Editor

Three Finalists Named in Search for Next Westwood Chief of Police

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Westwood Thu. Jul 16 2026

Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries, Woman Arrested for OUI, in Vehicle Crash in Norwood

Victim flown to Boston hospital

Darlene Cancell Editor

Darlene Cancell Editor

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