Walpole, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Thu. Jul 16 2026

Three Finalists Named in Search for Next Westwood Chief of Police

“Exhaustive” police chief search results in three “excellent" finalists

Darlene Cancell Editor

Three Finalists Named in Search for Next Westwood Chief of Police

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Westwood Thu. Jul 16 2026

Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries, Woman Arrested for OUI, in Vehicle Crash in Norwood

Victim flown to Boston hospital

Darlene Cancell Editor

Walpole Weather: Thursday October 22

High: 64°

Low: 46°

Wind: 10 MPH N

Chance of rain: 10%

Overcast, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees. Overcast in the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening, overcast overnight.

Westwood Wed. Jul 15 2026

Westwood Unveils Smaller Fire Station 1 Design, Invites Public Input on Cost Comparison and Site Selection (Updated)

Vote on FS1 planned for October Town Meeting

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Unveils Smaller Fire Station 1 Design, Invites Public Input on Cost Comparison and Site Selection (Updated)

Darlene Cancell Editor

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CE Program Needham UCC Westwood event

Not-So-Spooky Trunk or Treat - Sat Oct 24 2:00 pm
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Meghan Connolly Wellesley event

18th Annual Festival of Trees - Wed Nov 25 10:00 am
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Westwood Minute Community Westwood event

WCC 4th Annual Luminary Night - Sun Nov 1 5:00 pm
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Westwood Tue. Jul 14 2026

Town of Westwood, Officer Abbatangelo Reach Settlement in Termination Proceedings

Officer Abbatangelo to accept discipline, return to active duty

Darlene Cancell Editor

Town of Westwood, Officer Abbatangelo Reach Settlement in Termination Proceedings

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Westwood Mon. Jul 13 2026

Police Log: Suspect Flees State Police, Fraudster Complains about Increased Security

Three road rage incidents reported in one week

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Police Log: Suspect Flees State Police, Fraudster Complains about Increased Security

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Westwood Sun. Jul 12 2026

Teachers Are Worried about Students Cheating with AI, but My Survey Suggests the Deeper Issue Is Learning

How to show learning when AI polishes student work?

The Conversation Contributor

Teachers Are Worried about Students Cheating with AI, but My Survey Suggests the Deeper Issue Is Learning

The Conversation Contributor

Westwood Sat. Jul 11 2026

Xaverian Brothers High School Teacher Catherine Sciortino Receives 2026 ISTE+ASCD 20 to Watch Award

Xaverian Teacher Named Among 20 Innovative Educators

Darlene Cancell Editor

Xaverian Brothers High School Teacher Catherine Sciortino Receives 2026 ISTE+ASCD 20 to Watch Award

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Westwood Fri. Jul 10 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, July 10 to Thursday, July 16

WYWC summer concerts, auto show, planetarium visuals

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, July 10 to Thursday, July 16

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Westwood Wed. Jul 8 2026

Westwood In A Minute: Firefighters Foam

Annual Firefighter's Foam returns to Sheehan field

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Westwood event

Sat Sep 19 9:15 am

Westwood Day

Westwood Day is Saturday, with fireworks on Friday evening! Saturday's activities start with a 5K at 9:15 a.m.

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Westwood Wed. Jul 8 2026

State House Advances Emergency Legislation for Norwood Hospital to Senate (Updated)

MA Senate considers eminent domain for Norwood Hospital

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Mon. Jul 6 2026

Police Log: Fatal Crash, Attempted SUV Theft, Chase of Two Mopeds

Attempted vehicle theft, porch pirates

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Fatal Crash, Attempted SUV Theft, Chase of Two Mopeds

Darlene Cancell Editor