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OPINION: Westwood Town Meeting Proposal for High Density Multi-Family Housing Siting is Premature

OPINION: Westwood should wait for SJC ruling before approving sites for multi-family housing

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OPINION: Westwood Town Meeting Proposal for High Density Multi-Family Housing Siting is Premature

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Westwood Sat. Apr 27 2024

Street Closures for Westwood Little League Parade

Partial closure of East Street for WLL parade

Darlene Cancell Editor

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Needham Weather: Sunday April 28

High: 66°

Low: 44°

Wind: 6 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 86%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees. Overcast in the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon and evening,

Westwood Sat. Apr 27 2024

Four Arrested in Connection to 43 Breaks Across 25 Communities, Including Westwood and Nearby

Burglary ring suspected of stealing over $4M in diamonds/gems/jewelry/cash

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Four Arrested in Connection to 43 Breaks Across 25 Communities, Including Westwood and Nearby

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Breast Health Expert Panel Discussion - Wed May 1 5:30 pm
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Friends of the Canton Public Library 5K Fun Run - Sun Apr 28 8:30 am
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Trivia Night at Canton Public Library - Fri May 10 8:00 pm
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Singer-Songwriter Martyn Joseph Speaks to the Soul - Thu May 9 7:00 pm
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Porch Party Mamas Perform Blend Folk, Country, Celtic and Bluses - Fri May 3 7:00 pm
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Kristina Murray Needham News Tip - Wed. Nov 8 2023

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham holds fundraising Gala
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Kristina Murray Needham News Tip - Wed. Mar 29 2023

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham is expanding!
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Westwood Fri. Apr 26 2024

Westwood High School Student Poets Mark National Poetry Month with a Poetry Slam

WHS poetry slam attended by over 100 in audience

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Westwood High School Student Poets Mark National Poetry Month with a Poetry Slam

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Westwood event

Sat Apr 27 10:00 am

Friends of the Westwood Public Library Sale

From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Friends of the Library are hosting a book sale at the Main Branch of the Westwood Publi

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Friends of the Westwood Public Library Sale

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Norfolk County COVID-19 Statistics

Needham 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

covid stats

Westwood Thu. Apr 25 2024

Westwood Families Report Thefts over School Vacation Week

3 residences broken into, items stolen during Spring Break

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Westwood Families Report Thefts over School Vacation Week

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Westwood Wed. Apr 24 2024

Lifeworks Athletes Take Gold, Silver at Special Olympics MA Tournaments

Victories for Westwood based Lifeworks in floor hockey, basketball

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Lifeworks Athletes Take Gold, Silver at Special Olympics MA Tournaments

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Westwood Tue. Apr 23 2024

Select Board Approves Contract for New Fire Chief

Westwood gets a permanent fire chief, and promotions in WFD

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Select Board Approves Contract for New Fire Chief

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Westwood Mon. Apr 22 2024

Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is Monday, April 22, 2024

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Happy Earth Day!

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Westwood Mon. Apr 22 2024

Westwood Select Board Investigates Establishing Off-Leash Dog Area in Town

Westwood is one of local towns currently re-examining leash laws

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Westwood Select Board Investigates Establishing Off-Leash Dog Area in Town

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Westwood Sun. Apr 21 2024

Mark Your Calendars: The Repair Café Is Coming to Westwood on April 27!

Help offered for home goods in need of repair

Darlene Cancell Editor

Mark Your Calendars: The Repair Café Is Coming to Westwood on April 27!

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Westwood Sun. Apr 21 2024

Attempting to Avoid Litigation, Westwood Select Board Adopts Flag Policy That Stays Middle of the Road

Flag policy approved by Westwood SB excludes approval for Pride flag

Darlene Cancell Editor

Attempting to Avoid Litigation, Westwood Select Board Adopts Flag Policy That Stays Middle of the Road

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