Walpole, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Sun. Aug 31 2025

Positive Samples of West Nile Virus in Mosquitos in Norwood and Walpole

Risk is "moderate" for West Nile Virus

Darlene Cancell Editor

Positive Samples of West Nile Virus in Mosquitos in Norwood and Walpole

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sun. Aug 31 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Evidence is Compelling to Invest in New Fire Station 1

OPINION: Current FS1 plan is necessary, best investment

Darlene Cancell Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Evidence is Compelling to Invest in New Fire Station 1

Darlene Cancell Editor

Walpole Weather: Wednesday April 15

High: 79°

Low: 55°

Wind: 6 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 76%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Sunny during the morning, overcast in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Westwood Sat. Aug 30 2025

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Kids Need Soft Skills in the Age of AI, but What Does this Mean for Schools?

OPINION/ANALYSIS: Pupils' advantage over AI is emotional awareness

The Conversation Contributor

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Kids Need Soft Skills in the Age of AI, but What Does this Mean for Schools?

The Conversation Contributor

Westwood Fri. Aug 29 2025

Things To Do around Westwood this Labor Day Weekend: Friday, Aug 29 - Monday, September 1

Jaws and planetarium films, outdoor music, football

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood this Labor Day Weekend: Friday, Aug 29 - Monday, September 1

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Thu. Aug 28 2025

Despite Resident Concerns, Planned Size of Fire Station 1 Remains Unchanged - Select Board Explains Why

SB considers cutting FS1 costs, but no game changer

Darlene Cancell Editor

Despite Resident Concerns, Planned Size of Fire Station 1 Remains Unchanged - Select Board Explains Why

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Aug 27 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time Is of the Essence in Building FS1

LETTER: Delaying FS1 puts firefighters at risk, increases costs

Darlene Cancell Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time Is of the Essence in Building FS1

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Tue. Aug 26 2025

Westwood Poet Laureate Invites Residents to Help Her Write a Westwood Day Poem

What does "Westwood" conjure up for you?

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Poet Laureate Invites Residents to Help Her Write a Westwood Day Poem

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Mon. Aug 25 2025

Police Log: Unreliable Witnesses, Vandals Target Young Child, Drone Searches for Suspect

Video contradicts witness in claimed hit-and-run

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Unreliable Witnesses, Vandals Target Young Child, Drone Searches for Suspect

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sun. Aug 24 2025

Lt. Governor Driscoll to Speak in Dedham on Norfolk County's Notable Women

Norfolk County's trailblazing women recognized

Darlene Cancell Editor

Lt. Governor Driscoll to Speak in Dedham on Norfolk County's Notable Women

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood event

Sat Sep 13 7:30 pm

Garnet Rogers Opens 43rd Season of Homegrown Coffeehouse

Baritone Garnet Rogers sings of people and their small, daily victories in life.

Darlene Cancell Editor

Garnet Rogers Opens 43rd Season of Homegrown Coffeehouse

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sat. Aug 23 2025

Music & Hope: Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to host “Recovery Fest” on Saturday, September 13th in Braintree

Free family-friendly event is a highlight of Recovery Month

Westwood Minute Community Contributor

Music & Hope: Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to host “Recovery Fest” on Saturday, September 13th in Braintree

Westwood Minute Community Contributor

Westwood Sat. Aug 23 2025

As School Reopens, Educators are Grappling with Issue of AI Use by Teachers and Students

MA DESE provides AI resources for educators

Darlene Cancell Editor

As School Reopens, Educators are Grappling with Issue of AI Use by Teachers and Students

Darlene Cancell Editor