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MA Senate Votes to Authorize State to Acquire Norwood Hospital by Eminent Domain

Senate approves emergency legislation for Norwood Hospital

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MA Senate Votes to Authorize State to Acquire Norwood Hospital by Eminent Domain

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Westwood Breaking News

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, July 30 to Tuesday, August 4

America250 concert, Sensory storytime, sing-along, Patriots training camp, FS1

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, July 30 to Tuesday, August 4

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Needham Weather: Friday July 31

High: 88°

Low: 61°

Wind: 6 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 17%

Sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. Sunny in the morning, mist overnight.

Westwood Wed. Jul 29 2026

PMA Presents Cost Comparisons for Three Potential Fire Station 1 Sites

FS1 project manager describes rough plans, costs for 3 potential sites

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PMA Presents Cost Comparisons for Three Potential Fire Station 1 Sites

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Westwood Day - Sat Sep 19 9:15 am
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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 Tue. Jul 28 2026

Westwood Select Board Appoints Law Firm as New Town Counsel

KP Law to succeed retiring Town Counsel Pat Ahearn

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Westwood Tue. Jul 28 2026

Meet Your Westwood Neighbor: John Murray, Westwood High School's New Principal

Outgoing WHS principal recruited her successor

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Meet Your Westwood Neighbor: John Murray, Westwood High School's New Principal

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Westwood event

Wed Jul 29 6:00 pm

Fire Station 1 Public Input Forum

Learn about conceptual-level site plans and rough cost comparisons for

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Fire Station 1 Public Input Forum

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Westwood event

Thu Jul 30 7:00 pm

Fire Station 1 Public Input Forum (Virtual)

Learn about conceptual-level site plans and rough cost comparisons for

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Fire Station 1 Public Input Forum (Virtual)

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Westwood Mon. Jul 27 2026

Police Log: Truck Sideswipes School Minibus; Man Sets Underwear on Fire, Is Later Arrested

Truck strikes van with 2 youth and driver; no injuries

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Police Log: Truck Sideswipes School Minibus; Man Sets Underwear on Fire, Is Later Arrested

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Westwood Sun. Jul 26 2026

OPINION: Is Mosquito Spraying Worth the Environmental Risks?

OPINION: Writers question effects on birds and pollinators

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OPINION: Is Mosquito Spraying Worth the Environmental Risks?

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Westwood Sat. Jul 25 2026

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

Native gardens can strengthen pollinator habitat

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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

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

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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

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

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