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Police Log: Possible Rental Scam, Increased Coyote Sightings, Driver Accused of Intentionally Hitting Raccoons

Managing coyote activity, reported hit-and-run incidents

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Police Log: Possible Rental Scam, Increased Coyote Sightings, Driver Accused of Intentionally Hitting Raccoons

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Westwood Fri. Sep 11 2026

Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year

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Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026

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Needham Weather: Friday September 11

High: 84°

Low: 60°

Wind: 6 MPH W

Chance of rain: 3%

Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees. Overcast in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear during the evening, overcast overnight.

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Sat Oct 3 10:00 am

WYWC Harvestfest

Westwood Young Women's Club will hold its annual Harvestfest from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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WYWC Harvestfest - Sat Oct 3 10:00 am
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Furniture and Household Item Giveaway - Sun Sep 13 4:00 pm
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Furniture and Household Item Giveaway - Sun Sep 27 4:00 pm
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Furniture and Household Item Giveaway - Sun Sep 20 4:00 pm
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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 Fri. Sep 11 2026

Remembering 9/11

The year 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11

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Westwood event

Sun Sep 13 4:00 pm

Furniture and Household Item Giveaway

Junk Teens is opening its warehouse at

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Westwood event

Sun Sep 27 4:00 pm

Furniture and Household Item Giveaway

Junk Teens is opening its warehouse at

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Westwood event

Sun Sep 20 4:00 pm

Furniture and Household Item Giveaway

Junk Teens is opening its warehouse at

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Westwood Thu. Sep 10 2026

Things To Do around Westwood: Thursday, September 10 to Sunday, September 13

Author talk on resilient kids, 9/11 ceremony, barnyard animals, and more

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Things To Do around Westwood: Thursday, September 10 to Sunday, September 13

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Westwood Wed. Sep 9 2026

Westwood Resident Pleads Guilty to Paying Employees “Under the Table”

Westwood resident to be sentenced in $580,000 employment tax case

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Westwood Tue. Sep 8 2026

Russian School of Mathematics Honors Massachusetts and Nashua, New Hampshire Students

15 Westwood students honored at RSM award ceremony

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Russian School of Mathematics Honors Massachusetts and Nashua, New Hampshire Students

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Westwood Sat. Sep 5 2026

Persis Yu Declares Victory over Michael Rush in Norfolk & Suffolk State Senate Race

Yu's Boston support overcomes Rush's suburban advantage

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Persis Yu Declares Victory over Michael Rush in Norfolk & Suffolk State Senate Race

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Westwood Sun. Aug 30 2026

WPS Hosts Cookout, Thanking Custodial, Facilities Staff for Back-to-School Efforts

WPS staff's summer work prepares for fall

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WPS Hosts Cookout, Thanking Custodial, Facilities Staff for Back-to-School Efforts

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