Westwood, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Sun. Jul 5 2026

Liyann Alrayashi Named New Westwood Youth Poet Laureate

Rising WHS sophomore selected as Youth Poet Laureate

Darlene Cancell Editor

Liyann Alrayashi Named New Westwood Youth Poet Laureate

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Westwood Sat. Jul 4 2026

United States' 250th Anniversary: Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026

Have you read the Declaration of Independence lately?

Darlene Cancell Editor

United States' 250th Anniversary: Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026

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Westwood Fri. Jul 3 2026

Hand-Printed Copies of the Declaration of Independence Being Delivered Across Massachusetts

Declaration Delivery Day - important reminder of civic engagement

Darlene Cancell Editor

Hand-Printed Copies of the Declaration of Independence Being Delivered Across Massachusetts

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Kate Quigley Westwood event

W.Y.W.C. Family Summer Concert Series begins Mon, Jul 13 2026 @ 5:30PM! - Mon Aug 3 5:30 pm
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Meghan Connolly Westwood event

New England Fall Flower Show: Growing Together - Fri Sep 18 9:00 am
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Allie B Westwood event

FREE Touch-a-Truck in Danvers! - Sat Aug 15 10:00 am
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Westwood Day - Sat Sep 19 9:15 am
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Needham Rotary Westwood event

Needham Carnival Day 4 - Sun Jul 26 12:00 pm
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Needham Carnival Day 3 - Sat Jul 25 12:00 pm
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Needham Carnival Day 2 - Fri Jul 24 6:00 pm
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Needham Carnival Day 1 - Thu Jul 23 6:00 pm
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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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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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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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

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Westwood event

Mon Aug 3 5:30 pm

W.Y.W.C. Family Summer Concert Series begins Mon, Jul 13 2026 @ 5:30PM!

Join us for a 4 evenings of free family fun! W.Y.W.C.

Kate Quigley Westwood Minute

W.Y.W.C. Family Summer Concert Series begins Mon, Jul 13 2026 @ 5:30PM!

Kate Quigley Westwood Minute

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

Calling all Experienced or Wannabe Poets!

Seeking new members of the Tuesday Evening Poetry Workshop at the Westwood Public Library

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Calling all Experienced or Wannabe Poets!

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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