Newton, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Sun. Mar 1 2026

OPINION: Why Is There a Lack of Candidates for Westwood Town Election?

OPINION: Elected office is easier to criticize than to perform

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OPINION: Why Is There a Lack of Candidates for Westwood Town Election?

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Westwood Sat. Feb 28 2026

2026 Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu Joins Fellow Olympians in Norwood, in First Post-Olympics Performance

Spencer Howe on bringing Olympic spirit to Norwood

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2026 Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu Joins Fellow Olympians in Norwood, in First Post-Olympics Performance

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Newton Weather: Saturday May 30

High: 53°

Low: 43°

Wind: 12 MPH NNE

Chance of rain: 87%

Moderate rain, with a high of 53 and low of 43 degrees. Patchy rain nearby in the morning, light rain in the afternoon, clear in the evening, patchy rain nearby overnight.

Westwood Fri. Feb 27 2026

Things to Do around Westwood this Weekend and Beyond: Friday, February 27th to Thursday, March 6th

Weekend: Black History Month celebration & immersive film experiences

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Things to Do around Westwood this Weekend and Beyond: Friday, February 27th to Thursday, March 6th

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Westwood Minute Community POST...

Meghan Connolly Westwood event

Music in the Garden: Summer Concert Series - Wed Jun 17 6:00 pm
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Meghan Connolly Westwood event

Music in the Garden: Summer Concert Series - Wed Jul 8 6:00 pm
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Meghan Connolly Westwood event

Music in the Garden: Summer Concert Series - Wed Jun 3 6:00 pm
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Lynne Viti Westwood event

2nd Thursday Poetry Reading At the Menino Center - Thu Jun 11 7:00 pm
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Westwood Fri. Feb 27 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Following Snowstorm and Structural Evaluation, Westwood's Fire Station 1 Operations are Promptly Relocated to Fire Station 2

Emergency structural repairs recommended for FS1

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PRESS RELEASE: Following Snowstorm and Structural Evaluation, Westwood's Fire Station 1 Operations are Promptly Relocated to Fire Station 2

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Westwood Thu. Feb 26 2026

Select Board's Hybrid Meeting Signals Efforts at Improving Communication with Westwood Residents

Westwood Select Board is listening to its residents

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Select Board's Hybrid Meeting Signals Efforts at Improving Communication with Westwood Residents

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Westwood Tue. Feb 24 2026

How Much Snow Did Blizzard Conditions of February 23rd Bring to the Westwood, MA Area?

Area towns: snowfall reports

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How Much Snow Did Blizzard Conditions of February 23rd Bring to the Westwood, MA Area?

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Westwood Mon. Feb 23 2026

Your Gut Microbes Can Be Anti-Aging - Scientists Are Uncovering How to Keep Your Microbiome Youthful

The secret to aging well

The Conversation Contributor

Your Gut Microbes Can Be Anti-Aging - Scientists Are Uncovering How to Keep Your Microbiome Youthful

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Westwood Sun. Feb 22 2026

Westwood American Legion Post 320 Accepting Applications to Sponsor Students in Citizenship, Government, and Leadership Program

High school juniors invited to apply to sponsored program

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Westwood Sat. Feb 21 2026

String Band, "The Moonbellies," Brings Guitars, Fiddles, Washtub Bass, Ukulele, Accordion, and Banjo to Saturday Performance

Live music: Americana, Irish, Cajun & Québecois

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String Band, The Moonbellies, Brings Guitars, Fiddles, Washtub Bass, Ukulele, Accordion, and Banjo to Saturday Performance

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Westwood Fri. Feb 20 2026

Locals and Legislators Rally on Beacon Hill in Support of House Bill for State Takeover of Norwood Hospital

Testimony on eminent domain hearing for Norwood Hospital

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Locals and Legislators Rally on Beacon Hill in Support of House Bill for State Takeover of Norwood Hospital

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Westwood Thu. Feb 19 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond - Friday, February 20th - Tuesday, February 24th

Spring Festival Celebration, Vacation Week activities, Meet TA Connor Read

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond - Friday, February 20th - Tuesday, February 24th

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Westwood event

Sat Mar 14 11:00 am

One Book One Town: Community Book Swap & Clothing Swap

As part of the library's One Book, One Town series, library patrons are invited to bring donations of gently used boo

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One Book One Town: Community Book Swap & Clothing Swap

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