Needham, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Wed. Jan 14 2026

Westwood Area Residents Join Nationwide “ICE Out for Good" Weekend of Action with Protest on High Street

Locals protest ICE, death of Renee Good

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Area Residents Join Nationwide “ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action with Protest on High Street

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Westwood Tue. Jan 13 2026

Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrisey Will Not Seek Reelection

Norfolk County DA wraps up 15 years of service

Darlene Cancell Editor

Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrisey Will Not Seek Reelection

Darlene Cancell Editor

Needham Weather: Wednesday March 4

High: 55°

Low: 28°

Wind: 5 MPH WNW

Chance of snow: 19%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 55 and low of 28 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Sunny in the morning, freezing fog in the afternoon and evening, heavy freezing drizzle overnight.

Westwood Mon. Jan 12 2026

Over 500 Sign Petition Supporting Select Board and Bean Family Farm in Land Trust Lawsuit

Dueling petitions on Westwood Land Trust litigation

Darlene Cancell Editor

Over 500 Sign Petition Supporting Select Board and Bean Family Farm in Land Trust Lawsuit

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Westwood Minute Community Westwood event

Area Environmental Groups Co-Host a Repair Cafe - Sat Mar 7 2:00 pm
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One Book One Town: Community Book Swap & Clothing Swap - Sat Mar 14 11:00 am
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St. Patricks Day Book Signing: "Reflections of an Irish Grandson" & "Dropkick Murphy" - Sat Mar 14 1:00 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 Sat. Jan 10 2026

Walpole Man Convicted by Federal Jury of Smuggling Gold from Colombia and Laundering Funds

Precious metals were disguised as crude chains

Darlene Cancell Editor

Walpole Man Convicted by Federal Jury of Smuggling Gold from Colombia and Laundering Funds

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Westwood Sat. Jan 10 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Saturday, January 10th to Sunday, January 11th

Cultural twist on classical music, pirates, poets, and WEAC event

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Saturday, January 10th to Sunday, January 11th

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Westwood Fri. Jan 9 2026

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Rises in December

Real estate sales increased 11% compared to last year

Darlene Cancell Editor

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Rises in December

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Westwood Thu. Jan 8 2026

Dedham-Westwood Water District Discussion on Proposed Rate Increase

Public discussion on 5.5% water rate increase

Darlene Cancell Editor

Dedham-Westwood Water District Discussion on Proposed Rate Increase

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Westwood Wed. Jan 7 2026

Police Log: Shoplifting Suspect Threatens to Call Police on a Driver Parked in Handicapped Spot, Rental Car Scam, and Other Stories

Suspected shoplifter vandalizes car parked in handicapped space

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Shoplifting Suspect Threatens to Call Police on a Driver Parked in Handicapped Spot, Rental Car Scam, and Other Stories

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Westwood Tue. Jan 6 2026

Select Board Schedules Special Town Meeting on Litigation Against Westwood Land Trust (UPDATED 1/11/2026)

Special Town Meeting: Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m. in Westwood High School gym

Darlene Cancell Editor

Select Board Schedules Special Town Meeting on Litigation Against Westwood Land Trust (UPDATED 1/11/2026)

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Westwood Mon. Jan 5 2026

NASA Will Say Goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 - and Welcome in the Age of Commercial Space Stations

ISIS to give way to commercial space stations

The Conversation Contributor

NASA Will Say Goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 - and Welcome in the Age of Commercial Space Stations

The Conversation Contributor

Westwood Sun. Jan 4 2026

Westwood In A Minute: WPS Performing Arts Winter Concert Warms Audience with Seasonal Tunes

Westwood student musicians warm the winter stage

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood In A Minute: WPS Performing Arts Winter Concert Warms Audience with Seasonal Tunes

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Westwood Fri. Jan 2 2026

Things To Do around Westwood this Weekend: Friday, Jan 2 - Sunday, Jan 4

Winterlights, ice skating, and a feel-good movie

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood this Weekend: Friday, Jan 2 - Sunday, Jan 4

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