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OPINION: Is Mosquito Spraying Worth the Environmental Risks?

OPINION: Writers question effects on birds and pollinators

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OPINION: Is Mosquito Spraying Worth the Environmental Risks?

Darlene Cancell Editor

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Sarah D Neighbor

7-26-2026 6:40am

We used to spray our lawn with a company that said they used non-toxic chemicals. The loss of bees, frogs, pollinators and birds in our garden was dramatic.

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

Native gardens can strengthen pollinator habitat

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

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Ellen McFarland Neighbor

7-25-2026 10:36am

what a great way to encourage people to plant native, it gives me so much pleasure to see who is visiting my plants.

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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Sam Elliot Neighbor

7-24-2026 3:55pm

Good (majority) call by the Select Board. Appropriate time to bring in outside, impartial, leadership to the Department.

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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

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Pollinator Garden Grows in Islington

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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

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

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Westwood Thu. Jul 16 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, July 17 - Thursday, July 23

Children's theatre, Christmas in July, planetarium, carnival & concert

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, July 17 - Thursday, July 23

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Westwood Thu. Jul 16 2026

Water Main Break on Pine Lane, Road Closed to Vehicle Traffic (Updated)

Road closed between Gay and Fairview streets

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Water Main Break on Pine Lane, Road Closed to Vehicle Traffic (Updated)

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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

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Three Finalists Named in Search for Next Westwood Chief of Police

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Joyful Day Neighbor

7-17-2026 4:04pm

Westwood Media Center has released the video recording of this morning's Select Board public meeting, during which the Board interviewed the candidates for the position of Police Chief. The recording is now available for anyone who would like to watch the interviews and learn more about the candida

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