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Thanks to Ken Foscaldo for contributing this news to Westwood Minute.
American Legion departments and posts are encouraged to sponsor Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Programs in cooperation with their State Police or Highway Patrol. From state to state the name of the program may vary and include such terms as Trooper Week Program, Law Enforcement Training, and State Police Youth Week.
The program provides first-hand experiences and insight into the operations of law enforcement agencies. The program also affords these highly motivated young people an opportunity to consider law enforcement as a potential career choice.
Recruitment of high school students, both male and female, representing all communities and backgrounds in the state, is one goal of the program. Once these young people have been selected to attend the program, the law enforcement community is challenged to present a program that will instill an understanding and respect for law enforcement professionals and their techniques. Anyone interested should email Westwood's American Legion Post 320 at info@westwoodalpost320.com.
These are great strides in addressing concerns about a lack of openness and two way dialogue raised by Westwood citizens. Thanks to the Select Board and to Mr. Read for listening and acting.
In promulgating the public comment policy, the Select Board has taken a big step towards showing willingness to engage in conversation with Westwood residents about the many important issues at hand—currently, the Fire Station 1 and the budget.
Have been following the discourse about the Town's lawsuit against the Land Trust and had started to attend Select Board meetings via zoom. I was incredulous when I discovered that the Select Board had implemented a policy in the summer which allowed them not to respond to citizens' questions. I applaud their de
Moderate rain, with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees. Partly Cloudy for the morning, overcast in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby overnight.