Newton, MA Local News, Events, and Information

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 8

Weekend: Pancake festival, high school play, Gronkowski's Hall of Fame induction

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 8

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Westwood Breaking News

How Westwood Voted on 9 Ballot Questions Compared to the State in Massachusetts' November 3 State Election

Westwood voter sentiments closely match statewide results

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How Westwood Voted on 9 Ballot Questions Compared to the State in Massachusetts' November 3 State Election

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Newton Weather: Thursday November 5

High: 74°

Low: 58°

Wind: 8 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 26%

Overcast, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees. Overcast during the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Westwood Breaking News

Westwood Voters Approve Proposition 2 1/2 Debt Exclusion For Fire Station 1 Project

Vote allows FS1 Project to Advance

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Westwood Minute Community Westwood event

Cub Scouts Townwide Food Drive: Nov. 7–14; Drop-Offs Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-noon - Sat Nov 14 10:00 am
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Meghan Connolly Wellesley event

18th Annual Festival of Trees - Wed Nov 25 10:00 am
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Westwood Tue. Nov 3 2026

Multiple Injuries after Maintenance Vehicles Collide on Train Tracks in Norwood

Six workers transported to area hospitals

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Westwood Mon. Nov 2 2026

Westwood In a Minute: Town of Westwood Receives Mass Save Impact Award at Massachusetts State House

Westwood leaders accept energy efficiency award

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Westwood In a Minute: Town of Westwood Receives Mass Save Impact Award at Massachusetts State House

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Westwood Sat. Oct 31 2026

OPINION: Ballot Question 7 Is a Developer's Dream that Could Change Character of Westwood

OPINION: Question 7 doesn't require affordable housing

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OPINION: Ballot Question 7 Is a Developer's Dream that Could Change Character of Westwood

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Westwood Sat. Oct 31 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Audit Reveals Westwood’s Recycling Contamination Rate Below Threshold

Westwood lowers recycling contamination, avoids added fee

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PRESS RELEASE: Audit Reveals Westwood’s Recycling Contamination Rate Below Threshold

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Westwood Fri. Oct 30 2026

WESTWOOD MINUTE VOICES: SPORTS - TMS Bulldogs Football Ends Season with Big Win over Medfield

Thurston Middle School football team's 42-14 victory

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WESTWOOD MINUTE VOICES: SPORTS - TMS Bulldogs Football Ends Season with Big Win over Medfield

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Westwood Thu. Oct 29 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, October 30 - Thursday, November 5

4th Annual Luminary Night, Halloween activities, WHS comedy

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, October 30 - Thursday, November 5

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Westwood Thu. Oct 29 2026

WHS Production of Greek Comedy, "The Birds," is Retold in Late 1960s Setting

WHS presents ancient comedy in modern setting

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WHS Production of Greek Comedy, The Birds, is Retold in Late 1960s Setting

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Westwood Wed. Oct 28 2026

In 17th Year, Interfaith Walkers Raise More than $19,000 to Help End Hunger in Massachusetts

Local faith groups join forces at Interfaith Walk to End Hunger

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In 17th Year, Interfaith Walkers Raise More than $19,000 to Help End Hunger in Massachusetts

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Westwood event

Tue Nov 3 7:00 am

State Election and Fire Station 1 Ballot Question

Along with a chance to vote for their choice of candidates for statewide office, Westwood registered voters will have

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State Election and Fire Station 1 Ballot Question

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