Last week, Rabbi Karen Citrin of Westwood's Temple Beth David invited members of Westwood's clergy to visit the Sukkah, built by members of the temple, in celebration of the holiday of Sukkot. This year, Sukkot began at sunset on September 29th and ended at sunset on October 6th.
One day later, on Saturday, October 7th, Israel was at war against Hamas after Palestinian militants attacked Israel in the morning, killing hundreds, wounding many more, and taking hostages.
"In this time of violence and hatred, I thought it might be nice to show a picture of interfaith congeniality and mutual respect," writes Westwood resident Connie Rizoli, who a few days later submitted the above photo of leaders of Westwood's faith communities, coming together at Temple Beth David's Sukkah.
Thanks to Connie Rizoli for sharing this moment in time in Westwood.
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Updated 10/10/2023 at 8:35 a.m.
Sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.
This needed to happen 5 years ago. But now the real wrangling begins as MPT will fight to get as much $$$ as they can from the state as possible”just compensation.”
I appreciate all of the work and time that the FS1 Steering Committee and Select Board have put into this process. I've also noticed a big difference in communication around this from the town on Facebook and Westwood Wire. This feels like a much different process than the first time around.
Combing the FS1 vote with the general election makes a ton of sense, and in fact, makes me wonder why not do this will ALL elections instead of holding town elections in April?
Just a reminder that you can e-mail the FS1 Committee at FS1Committee@westwoodma.gov with questions/feedback, etc.
Two different votes for the Project?
First one in October for 'site selection, budget, and funding sources' for a new FS1.
Then, a November vote for 'designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing' of a new FS1.
Seems repetitive.
