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Westwood Thu. Jul 2 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Fourth of July Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, July 2 to Wednesday, July 8

Independence Day fireworks & celebrations, planetarium fun, and music in the garden

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Things To Do around Westwood This Fourth of July Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, July 2 to Wednesday, July 8

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Westwood Wed. Jul 1 2026

Staying Cool in the Heat Wave (Updated)

Local indoor cooling centers, outdoor splash pads

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Staying Cool in the Heat Wave (Updated)

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Newton Weather: Wednesday August 19

High: 92°

Low: 63°

Wind: 9 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 6%

Sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 63 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear overnight.

Westwood Wed. Jul 1 2026

Bean Family Farm Shuts Down Vegetable Operations After Court Decision in Conservation-Land Farming Dispute

Chris Bean plans to farm outside of Westwood

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Bean Family Farm Shuts Down Vegetable Operations After Court Decision in Conservation-Land Farming Dispute

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Sunflower Spectacular - Sun Aug 23 10:00 am
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Sunflower Spectacular - Sat Aug 22 10:00 am
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Westwood Tue. Jun 30 2026

Westwood Police Investigate Fatal Route 1 Crash

Motor vehicle crash takes life of Walpole man

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Westwood Tue. Jun 30 2026

Police Log: Juvenile Arrested for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Shots Fired, and Other Incidents

Shooting reported on I-95 near University Avenue

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Police Log: Juvenile Arrested for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Shots Fired, and Other Incidents

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Westwood Sun. Jun 28 2026

Westwood Kindness Ninjas Deliver Encouraging Notes to Seniors

Westwood Kindness Ninjas strike again

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Westwood Kindness Ninjas Deliver Encouraging Notes to Seniors

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Westwood Sat. Jun 27 2026

Two More Unlocked Cars Entered in Westwood After Earlier Vehicle Break-Ins

2 vehicle break-ins in Westwood, near Norwood line

Darlene Cancell Editor

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Fri. Jun 26 2026

Bruins Prospect Players Kickoff Summer Reading at Westwood Public Library

Boston Bruins bring summer reading initiative to Westwood

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Bruins Prospect Players Kickoff Summer Reading at Westwood Public Library

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Westwood Fri. Jun 26 2026

Landmark Hale Conservation Effort Awaits Final State Signatures

Over 1100 acres at Hale move toward permanent protection

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Landmark Hale Conservation Effort Awaits Final State Signatures

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Westwood Thu. Jun 25 2026

DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE: FIRE PUMP TEST ON CANTON STREET

NOTICE for 7/1: potential for discolored water and pressure changes

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DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE: FIRE PUMP TEST ON CANTON STREET

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Westwood Wed. Jun 24 2026

Westwood Police Investigate Stolen Vehicle and Numerous Motor Vehicle Break-ins

Police advise residents to lock vehicles after rash of MV break-ins

Darlene Cancell Editor

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Tue. Jun 23 2026

Westborough Police Officer Wins Miss Massachusetts, Set to Make History at Miss America Pageant (Updated)

Westborough police officer is Miss Massachusetts 2026

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Westborough Police Officer Wins Miss Massachusetts, Set to Make History at Miss America Pageant (Updated)

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