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Westwood Tue. Dec 16 2025

OPINION: The "One Chatbot Per Child" Model for AI in Classrooms Conflicts with What Research Shows: Learning is a Social Process

OPINION: Learning depends on social interaction

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OPINION: The One Chatbot Per Child Model for AI in Classrooms Conflicts with What Research Shows: Learning is a Social Process

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Westwood Mon. Dec 15 2025

Police Log: Arrest of Squatter, Holiday Decorations Vandalized, Report of Stalking

Vandal cuts cord to holiday lights

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Arrest of Squatter, Holiday Decorations Vandalized, Report of Stalking

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Weather: Monday February 16

High: 36°

Low: 20°

Wind: 3 MPH N

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 36 and low of 20 degrees. Partly Cloudy in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, clear overnight.

Westwood Mon. Dec 15 2025

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown on Sunday, December 14th

Happy Hanukkah!

Darlene Cancell Editor

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown on Sunday, December 14th

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Westwood Chinese School's Spring Festival Celebration - Sun Feb 22 10:00 am
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The Challenger Disaster: Communication, Culture and Ethics - Thu Mar 5 5:00 pm
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Vacation Week Trailside Explorers: Tracking - Thu Feb 19 1:00 pm
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Vacation Week Trailside Explorers: Animal Movements - Tue Feb 17 10:00 am
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Boston Comedy Blowout! - Fri Feb 20 7:30 pm
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Black History Month Celebration - Sat Feb 28 10:00 am
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2026 Annual Westwood Town Election - Tue Apr 28 8:00 am
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Pink Floyd Under the Dome The Dark Side of the Moon 5PM and 6:30PM - Sat Feb 28 5:00 pm
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Westwood Sat. Dec 13 2025

Westwood In A Minute: Community Chest's Luminary Night Shines a Light on Neighbors in Need

PHOTOS: Lighting up luminaries in support of neighbors

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Westwood In A Minute: Community Chest's Luminary Night Shines a Light on Neighbors in Need

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Westwood event

Sat Dec 20 5:30 pm

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

New to the McAuliffe Center, this shows celebrates Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’, originally rel

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Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

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Westwood Thu. Dec 11 2025

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Friday, Dec 12 to Sunday, Dec 14

Community singalong, carols, concerts, and a holiday party

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Friday, Dec 12 to Sunday, Dec 14

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Westwood event

Sat Dec 13 10:00 am

Westwood FOL Book Sale

Shop the Westwood FOL collection of like-new books and puzzles!

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Westwood FOL Book Sale

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Westwood Thu. Dec 11 2025

Westwood Select Board Finalizes Contract for New Town Administrator Connor Read

Connor Read to begin Town Administrator duties in Feb. 2026

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Select Board Finalizes Contract for New Town Administrator Connor Read

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Thu. Dec 11 2025

DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE: FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TEST ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE

NOTICE for 12/17: potential for discolored water and pressure changes

Darlene Cancell Editor

DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE: FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TEST ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE

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Westwood Wed. Dec 10 2025

Police Charge 7 Juveniles after Overnight Multi-Town Car Chase Involving Stolen Vehicles

Coordinated local police response leads to arrests

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Charge 7 Juveniles after Overnight Multi-Town Car Chase Involving Stolen Vehicles

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Westwood Tue. Dec 9 2025

$45 Million Eversource Settlement to Benefit Customers with Credits and Savings

AG announces $20 million in credits for Eversource/NSTAR customers

Darlene Cancell Editor

$45 Million Eversource Settlement to Benefit Customers with Credits and Savings

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Westwood event

Sun Dec 14 2:00 pm

Holiday Party & Westwood Ringers' Christmas Concert

Take the opportunity to view winter artwork from the historical archives with music and refreshments from 2:00

Darlene Cancell Editor

Holiday Party & Westwood Ringers' Christmas Concert

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