Newton, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Wed. Nov 6 2024

Westwood Food Pantry and Cub Scouts Team Up for Townwide Food Drive on November 16th

Scouting For Food Drive launches this weekend

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Westwood Food Pantry and Cub Scouts Team Up for Townwide Food Drive on November 16th

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Westwood Tue. Nov 5 2024

How to Vote By Mail or In-Person on Election Day, Tues. November 5th

Return mail-in ballots to official dropbox, not the polling place

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How to Vote By Mail or In-Person on Election Day, Tues. November 5th

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Newton Weather: Friday April 11

High: 45°

Low: 33°

Wind: 4 MPH ESE

Chance of snow: 6%

Moderate rain, with a high of 45 and low of 33 degrees. Overcast during the morning, cloudy for the afternoon, overcast in the evening,

Westwood Mon. Nov 4 2024

OPINION: So You Don't Like Trump or Harris - Here's Why It's Still Best to Vote for One of Them

OPINION: Mistakes made by protest voters

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OPINION: So You Don't Like Trump or Harris - Here's Why It's Still Best to Vote for One of Them

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Live Music: Undercover Cameo - Sat Apr 19 7:30 pm
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Final de Barro MTB Race - Sun May 18 9:00 am
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Westwood Resident Nicolás Emden Performs at Club Passim - Wed Apr 16 7:00 pm
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Westwood Sat. Nov 2 2024

Daylight Savings Ends at 2 AM on Sunday, November 3, 2024

Time to set clocks one hour back

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Daylight Savings Ends at 2 AM on Sunday, November 3, 2024

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Westwood Sat. Nov 2 2024

Pedestrian in Fatal Norwood Car Accident is Identified

Norfolk DA identifies Ellen Kana as victim in fatal car accident in Norwood

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Pedestrian in Fatal Norwood Car Accident is Identified

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Middlesex County COVID-19 Statistics

Newton and Middlesex County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

There have been 438,957 cases in a county with a population of 1,611,699

n/a cases per 100,000

n/a infection rate

4,675 deaths

Westwood Sat. Nov 2 2024

Fatal Pedestrian Accident with Car in Norwood on Friday Evening

Victim of Norwood car accident unable to be revived

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Fatal Pedestrian Accident with Car in Norwood on Friday Evening

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Westwood Fri. Nov 1 2024

Police Log: Theft of Political Campaign Signs at Four Locations, Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot

4 separate complaints of political signs disappearing

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Theft of Political Campaign Signs at Four Locations, Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot

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Westwood Thu. Oct 31 2024

For First Time Since Pandemic, Westwood's Middle School Students Enjoy a School Library

After 4 Years, a Library Reopens at Thurston Middle School

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For First Time Since Pandemic, Westwood's Middle School Students Enjoy a School Library

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Westwood Wed. Oct 30 2024

Westwood Resident, Owner of Stash's Pizza, to Serve 8.5 Years in Prison for Forced Labor Charges

Local abused and threatened employees for nearly a decade

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Westwood Resident, Owner of Stash's Pizza, to Serve 8.5 Years in Prison for Forced Labor Charges

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Westwood Tue. Oct 29 2024

Canton, Norwood Fire Departments Battle Brush Fire for Second Day in Canton

Smell of smoke in Westwood area could be from local brush fires

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Canton, Norwood Fire Departments Battle Brush Fire for Second Day in Canton

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Westwood Mon. Oct 28 2024

Westwood Minute Thanks Readers with Raffle of Tickets to Needham Community Theatre's Fiddler on the Roof (Updated)

Become a subscriber/supporter to win tickets to Fiddler on the Roof!

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Westwood Minute Thanks Readers with Raffle of Tickets to Needham Community Theatre's Fiddler on the Roof (Updated)

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Westwood Mon. Oct 28 2024

Walkers Shine Spotlight on Food Insecurity at the 2024 Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger

Local faith community raises over $14K for the hungry

Darlene Cancell Editor

Walkers Shine Spotlight on Food Insecurity at the 2024 Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger

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