Walpole, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Fri. Dec 19 2025

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Saturday, December 20th to Wednesday, December 24th

Holiday activities through Christmas Eve

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Saturday, December 20th to Wednesday, December 24th

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Westwood Thu. Dec 18 2025

Westwood School Committee Votes to Prioritize Thurston Middle School Construction Project

91% of respondents agree -- invest in Thurston before Sheehan

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood School Committee Votes to Prioritize Thurston Middle School Construction Project

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Walpole Weather: Sunday May 31

High: 69°

Low: 39°

Wind: 4 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 92%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 69 and low of 39 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Sunny in the morning, light drizzle in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Westwood Wed. Dec 17 2025

A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Kristen Evans as She Retires after 18 Years in Westwood Public Schools

Sheehan principal to retire in December

Darlene Cancell Editor

A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Kristen Evans as She Retires after 18 Years in Westwood Public Schools

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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 Wed. Dec 17 2025

70 Weeks, 700 Poems, 4 Poetry Events: Tuesday Evening Poets to Celebrate 4th Anniversary

The Westwood Tuesday Evening Poetry Workshop marks its fourth anniversary on January 11.

Lynne Viti Contributor

70 Weeks, 700 Poems, 4 Poetry Events: Tuesday Evening Poets to Celebrate 4th Anniversary

Lynne Viti Contributor

Westwood Tue. Dec 16 2025

OPINION: The "One Chatbot Per Child" Model for AI in Classrooms Conflicts with What Research Shows: Learning is a Social Process

OPINION: Learning depends on social interaction

The Conversation Contributor

OPINION: The One Chatbot Per Child Model for AI in Classrooms Conflicts with What Research Shows: Learning is a Social Process

The Conversation Contributor

Westwood Mon. Dec 15 2025

Police Log: Arrest of Squatter, Holiday Decorations Vandalized, Report of Stalking

Vandal cuts cord to holiday lights

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Arrest of Squatter, Holiday Decorations Vandalized, Report of Stalking

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Westwood Mon. Dec 15 2025

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown on Sunday, December 14th

Happy Hanukkah!

Darlene Cancell Editor

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown on Sunday, December 14th

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Westwood Sat. Dec 13 2025

Westwood In A Minute: Community Chest's Luminary Night Shines a Light on Neighbors in Need

PHOTOS: Lighting up luminaries in support of neighbors

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood In A Minute: Community Chest's Luminary Night Shines a Light on Neighbors in Need

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Westwood Thu. Dec 11 2025

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Friday, Dec 12 to Sunday, Dec 14

Community singalong, carols, concerts, and a holiday party

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Friday, Dec 12 to Sunday, Dec 14

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Westwood Thu. Dec 11 2025

Westwood Select Board Finalizes Contract for New Town Administrator Connor Read

Connor Read to begin Town Administrator duties in Feb. 2026

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Select Board Finalizes Contract for New Town Administrator Connor Read

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Westwood Thu. Dec 11 2025

DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE: FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TEST ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE

NOTICE for 12/17: potential for discolored water and pressure changes

Darlene Cancell Editor

DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE: FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TEST ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Dec 10 2025

Police Charge 7 Juveniles after Overnight Multi-Town Car Chase Involving Stolen Vehicles

Coordinated local police response leads to arrests

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Charge 7 Juveniles after Overnight Multi-Town Car Chase Involving Stolen Vehicles

Darlene Cancell Editor