Newton, MA Local News, Events, and Information

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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 Breaking News

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

Newton Weather: Tuesday October 29

High: 50°

Low: 42°

Wind: 3 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 84%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 50 and low of 42 degrees. Cloudy during the morning, overcast for the afternoon, clear overnight.

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

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Westwood Minute Community POST...

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Friends of Canton Public Library Announce Sip & Shop - Sun Nov 24 12:00 pm
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Listen Local: Little Jed & The Phat Daddies w/ Black Cat Crossing - Fri Nov 1 7:00 pm
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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

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

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Westwood Sun. Oct 27 2024

Police Log: Resident Charged with Elder Abuse and Possession of Drugs, Including Heroin, Cocaine

Arrest for Elder Abuse leads to drug charges, and other stories

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Resident Charged with Elder Abuse and Possession of Drugs, Including Heroin, Cocaine

Darlene Cancell Editor

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. Oct 26 2024

U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss, MA Lawmakers Urge DOJ, ATF To Crack Down on Interstate Gun Trafficking As Gun Violence Surges

Majority of guns recovered from MA crimes are from other states

Darlene Cancell Editor

U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss, MA Lawmakers Urge DOJ, ATF To Crack Down on Interstate Gun Trafficking As Gun Violence Surges

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Westwood event

Sun Nov 24 12:00 pm

Friends of Canton Public Library Announce Sip & Shop

The library’s Sip and Shop event is back by popular demand!

Darlene Cancell Editor

Friends of Canton Public Library Announce Sip & Shop

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Westwood Fri. Oct 25 2024

Medfield Designates Off-Leash Areas for Dogs at State Hospital

Dogs free to be off-leash in designated areas in Medfield

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Medfield Designates Off-Leash Areas for Dogs at State Hospital

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Westwood Thu. Oct 24 2024

Financial Literacy Class Now a Graduation Requirement at Westwood High School

WHS students study college affordability, car buying

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Financial Literacy Class Now a Graduation Requirement at Westwood High School

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Westwood Wed. Oct 23 2024

Shake Shack Pays Penalties for Violating Child Labor Laws at MA Locations Including Dedham's Legacy Place

AG finds Dedham Shake Shack violated child labor laws

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Shake Shack Pays Penalties for Violating Child Labor Laws at MA Locations Including Dedham's Legacy Place

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Westwood Mon. Oct 21 2024

Police Log: Arrest of Terminated School Employee for Possession of Controlled Substances

Former school employee suspected of theft; arrested for drug possession

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Police Log: Arrest of Terminated School Employee for Possession of Controlled Substances

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Westwood Sat. Oct 19 2024

In-Person Early Voting Opens for November 5th State Election

Early voting begins today, Oct. 19th for November 5th election

Darlene Cancell Editor

In-Person Early Voting Opens for November 5th State Election

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