Needham, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Thu. Sep 11 2025

September's Special Town Election Drew High Number of Westwood Residents to Cast Votes

Comparison of Special Elections in Westwood

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September's Special Town Election Drew High Number of Westwood Residents to Cast Votes

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Westwood Wed. Sep 10 2025

Westwood Residents Reject Funding Request for Proposed Fire Station 1, Again (UPDATED)

Dottie Powers announces results of Special Election

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Westwood Residents Reject Funding Request for Proposed Fire Station 1, Again (UPDATED)

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Needham Weather: Friday March 13

High: 44°

Low: 26°

Wind: 8 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 44 and low of 26 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, overcast in the evening, clear overnight.

Westwood Tue. Sep 9 2025

Police Log: Suspicious Man with a Duffle Bag, Suspect Uses Uber for Getaway, and Other Stories

Encounter with man with duffle bag behind locked gate

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Police Log: Suspicious Man with a Duffle Bag, Suspect Uses Uber for Getaway, and Other Stories

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Westwood Minute Community POST...

Powisset Farm Westwood event

Sensing Spring – Guided Hike at Rocky Woods - Sat Mar 21 11:00 am
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Grammy Award Nominated Producer Debuts at Fallout Shelter as Singer/Songwriter - Fri Apr 3 7:00 pm
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Westwood Minute Community Westwood event

Singer Charlotte Morris at Open Book Coffeehouse - Sat Mar 21 7:30 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 Mon. Sep 8 2025

Westwood State Delegation Endorses FS1 Project

Sen. Rush, Rep. McMurtry support “yes” vote on FS1

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Westwood State Delegation Endorses FS1 Project

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Westwood Sat. Sep 6 2025

Westwood Youth Poets Elizabeth Lowney and Charles Goodman Dazzle at Cambridge's City Nights Poetry Series

Youth Laureates Goodman and Lowney Headline City Nights Reading at the Little Crepe Cafe

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Westwood Youth Poets Elizabeth Lowney and Charles Goodman Dazzle at Cambridge's City Nights Poetry Series

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Westwood Sat. Sep 6 2025

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Residents Explain How They Will Vote on Special Election Question on Westwood's Fire Station 1

OPINION: FinCom member, residents share opinions on FS1

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Residents Explain How They Will Vote on Special Election Question on Westwood's Fire Station 1

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Westwood Fri. Sep 5 2025

Dedham-Westwood Water District Awarded More Than $4.9 Million from 3M Company PFAS Drinking Water Settlement

PFAS removal costs aided by settlement funds

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Dedham-Westwood Water District Awarded More Than $4.9 Million from 3M Company PFAS Drinking Water Settlement

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Westwood Thu. Sep 4 2025

Things To Do around Westwood this Weekend and Beyond: Saturday September 6th to Wednesday, September 10th [UPDATED]

Coming up: Greek Festival, WCS Open House, Revote on FS1

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Things To Do around Westwood this Weekend and Beyond: Saturday September 6th to Wednesday, September 10th [UPDATED]

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Westwood Wed. Sep 3 2025

Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts is in Essex County

Risk of WNV is high in Brookline

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Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts is in Essex County

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Westwood Wed. Sep 3 2025

FOUND: Whitman Police Announce Missing 18 Year-Old is Safe and Sound

Missing teen is found

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FOUND: Whitman Police Announce Missing 18 Year-Old is Safe and Sound

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Westwood Wed. Sep 3 2025

Police Log: Mix-Up in Title Transfer Leads to Vehicle Repossession, Animal Tales, and More

Repossessed car reported stolen by lawful owner

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Police Log: Mix-Up in Title Transfer Leads to Vehicle Repossession, Animal Tales, and More

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Westwood Wed. Sep 3 2025

State Health Officials Announce Season’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts

WNV risk remains moderate in Westwood area

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