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OPINION: Is Mosquito Spraying Worth the Environmental Risks?

OPINION: Writers question effects on birds and pollinators

Darlene Cancell Editor

OPINION: Is Mosquito Spraying Worth the Environmental Risks?

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Breaking News

Growing Wild Campaign Encourages Local Residents to Plant Native Species (Updated)

Native gardens can strengthen pollinator habitat

Darlene Cancell Editor

Growing Wild Campaign Encourages Local Residents to Plant Native Species (Updated)

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Weather: Sunday July 26

High: 81°

Low: 51°

Wind: 6 MPH ENE

Chance of rain: 3%

Sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear overnight.

Westwood event

Mon Aug 3 6:00 pm

WestwoodWinds Free Summer Concert

Hosted and Sponsored by WYWCbring lawn chairs/blanket

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WestwoodWinds Free Summer Concert

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WestwoodWinds Free Summer Concert - Mon Aug 3 6:00 pm
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Joshua Milne Westwood event

Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K - Sat Sep 12 11:00 am
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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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Darlene Cancell Westwood event

Westwood Day - Sat Sep 19 9:15 am
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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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Needham Rotary Westwood event

Needham Carnival Day 4 - Sun Jul 26 12:00 pm
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Christa McAuliffe Center Westwood event

Summer Planetarium: A Galactic Odyssey & In Saturn’s Rings - Fri Aug 21 6:00 pm
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Westwood Thu. Jul 23 2026

Alumnus Evrol Officer Returns to Xaverian Brothers as Its New Director of Community, Culture, and Equity

Bringing "eagerness" and "determination" to the next generation

Westwood Minute Community Contributor

Alumnus Evrol Officer Returns to Xaverian Brothers as Its New Director of Community, Culture, and Equity

Westwood Minute Community Contributor

Westwood Thu. Jul 23 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, July 23 to Wednesday, July 29

Needham Carnival, concerts, nature and more

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, July 23 to Wednesday, July 29

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Westwood Thu. Jul 23 2026

Defendant in Organized Retail Crime Case Accepts Plea Bargain, Serves Jail Time

Suspect in organized retail theft case is sentenced

Darlene Cancell Editor

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood event

Sat Sep 12 11:00 am

Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K

Join Military Friends Foundation for a timed 5K run, walk or ruck honoring Massachusetts military members and first resp

Joshua Milne Westwood Minute

Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K

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Westwood Wed. Jul 22 2026

Police Log: Assault and Battery Reported at Baseball Game, Suspect Enlists Help from Store Staff, and Other Incidents

Suspect asks store staff to remove security tags

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Assault and Battery Reported at Baseball Game, Suspect Enlists Help from Store Staff, and Other Incidents

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Tue. Jul 21 2026

Westwood Select Board Appoints Russell O'Neill as Next Chief of Police, Pending Contract Negotiations

Westwood SB votes 2-1 in police chief hiring decision

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Select Board Appoints Russell O'Neill as Next Chief of Police, Pending Contract Negotiations

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood event

Sat Jul 25 7:00 pm

Summer Lawn Party Concert

The Canton Historical Society invites the community to spend a summer evening under the stars at its Summer Lawn Party C

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Summer Lawn Party Concert

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Westwood Fri. Jul 17 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Pollinator Garden Grows in Islington

Highly trafficked area is also oasis for pollinators

Darlene Cancell Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Pollinator Garden Grows in Islington

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Fri. Jul 17 2026

Norfolk County Property Sales Increase 14% in June 2026, Compared to June 2025

More deeds and mortgages recorded as average price falls

Darlene Cancell Editor

Norfolk County Property Sales Increase 14% in June 2026, Compared to June 2025

Darlene Cancell Editor

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