Newton, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Sat. Aug 23 2025

As School Reopens, Educators are Grappling with Issue of AI Use by Teachers and Students

MA DESE provides AI resources for educators

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As School Reopens, Educators are Grappling with Issue of AI Use by Teachers and Students

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Westwood Fri. Aug 22 2025

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Friday, August 22nd to Sunday, August 24th

Weekend: Boating, book sale, car show and U-pick

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Friday, August 22nd to Sunday, August 24th

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Newton Weather: Thursday March 12

High: 58°

Low: 33°

Wind: 11 MPH WNW

Chance of snow: 10%

Moderate rain, with a high of 58 and low of 33 degrees. Overcast in the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon, patchy light snow in the evening, patchy rain nearby overnight.

Westwood Thu. Aug 21 2025

Plugged In Music Program Teaches Music, Empathy, and Inclusivity

Inclusive music program brings students together

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Plugged In Music Program Teaches Music, Empathy, and Inclusivity

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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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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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Westwood Wed. Aug 20 2025

How Westwood Area Schools Fared in U. S. News's State, National Rankings of Public High Schools

MA's Top 25 includes Westwood/Dover/Medfield schools

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How Westwood Area Schools Fared in U. S. News's State, National Rankings of Public High Schools

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Westwood Tue. Aug 19 2025

Westwood's Search for Its Next Town Administrator is Underway

Molly Fitzpatrick is Westwood's interim town administrator

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Westwood's Search for Its Next Town Administrator is Underway

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Westwood Mon. Aug 18 2025

Police Log: Canine Unit Sweeps House for Firearms/Ammo, Paying for Groceries with Counterfeit Bills and Other Stories

Police secure firearms found in condemned house

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Police Log: Canine Unit Sweeps House for Firearms/Ammo, Paying for Groceries with Counterfeit Bills and Other Stories

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Westwood Sun. Aug 17 2025

WBUR CitySpace Announces Fall 2025 Season of Conversations, Live Performances, Experiences and Guests

Conversation with Jake Tapper and other luminaries in Boston this fall

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WBUR CitySpace Announces Fall 2025 Season of Conversations, Live Performances, Experiences and Guests

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Westwood Fri. Aug 15 2025

911 Dispatch Flooded with Calls about 100+ Lowrider Cars Spinning Tires, "Racing" in Westwood

Unusual disturbance: 100+ cars in parking lot

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911 Dispatch Flooded with Calls about 100+ Lowrider Cars Spinning Tires, Racing in Westwood

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Westwood Thu. Aug 14 2025

As Air Quality Improves, Symptoms from Wildfire Smoke May Subside

Air quality forecast: a return to good air

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As Air Quality Improves, Symptoms from Wildfire Smoke May Subside

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Westwood Wed. Aug 13 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Westwood Firefighter Calls Deteriorating Fire Station 1 "a Health Crisis," Urges Residents to Revote YES for Approval of Funding Mechanism

Resident/Firefighter: FS 1 is in "state of dangerous disrepair"

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Westwood Firefighter Calls Deteriorating Fire Station 1 a Health Crisis, Urges Residents to Revote YES for Approval of Funding Mechanism

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Westwood Tue. Aug 12 2025

6 Tips for Staying Safe in Extreme Heat if You're a Runner, Cyclist or Anyone Else Active Outdoors

Top heat safety tips, especially if you're active

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6 Tips for Staying Safe in Extreme Heat if You're a Runner, Cyclist or Anyone Else Active Outdoors

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Westwood Mon. Aug 11 2025

Police Log: Bullying Claims, Juvenile Suspected of Shoplifting, Porch Pirates and Other Stories

Reports of youths misbehaving

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Police Log: Bullying Claims, Juvenile Suspected of Shoplifting, Porch Pirates and Other Stories

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