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Patch Facts, also known as "5 Things You Need to Know Today," is a morning column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance in Westwood.1. Take a look at today's Westwood Police Log. 2. The Planning Board will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. The first hour will focus on University Station. 3. The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. It will begin with a public hearing on tax classification. 4. If you like to swim, you should know the schedule of the Westwood Pool, as well as membership information. 5. If you haven't done so yet, then you'll want to sign up for our newsletter. You'll get headlines delivered right to your inbox every morning, and breaking news will get sent as well.
1. Yesterday was the last day that the main branch of the Westwood Public Library was open. Be sure to check out the Islington Branch for all of your library needs. 2. Basketball players and parents of basketball players: Coach St. Martin and Coach Clark's "Harvest Hoops" 3 v 3 Tournament is on November 4. BUT, you must register by tomorrow. 3. Westwood Police make an arrest for an OUI. 4. Read about a high school freshman who's found a way to combine his love for biking with giving back to the community. 5. Follow Westwood Patch on Twitter. Our handle is @WestwoodPatch.
1. Do you like staying in the know with Social Media? Then how about following us on Twitter? Our handle is @WestwoodPatch. 2. Here's some information about the new barrels for the Trash and Recycling program. 3. If you're a photography fan, then you should enter out pumpkin photo contest. Best photo wins a $25 gift card to a local business. 4. Remember to wear your home uniforms if you play a sport at the high school. It's picture day! 5. Speaking of Wolverines athletics, it's senior day for the girls swim team. They're hosting Apponequet.
1. There will be a joint meeting with the Planning Board, Board of Selectmen and the Finance and Warrant Commission to discuss University Station at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Thurston Middle School. 2. Parents, make sure you're aware of tomorrow's early release day from Westwood Public Schools so you know what time to expect your children to get home. 3. If you're on Facebook, then you're going to want to Like Westwood Patch's Facebook page. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast …
1. Tomorrow there will be a joint public meeting to discuss the University Station Development. The Board of Selectment, Planning Board and Finance and Warrant Commission will be hosting this meeting. The meeting will be held in the Middle School cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. 2. Tonight is the Westwood Little League Annual Meeting. The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Middle School auditorium. 3. The Westwood Police Department made an an arrest at the Budget Inn recently. 4. Parents, be aware that there will be an early release day for Westwood Public Schools on Wednesday. The Deerfield …
1. It's getting closer and closer to election day. Make sure you have all the correct information about when and how to register to vote, as well as what you need to do if you require an absentee ballot. Westwood Town Clerk Dottie Powers has shared this important information with Westwood Patch. 2. How about something fun to participate in? We're looking for the best fall foliage photographs. Just submit them here and you could win a $25 gift card! 3. A little movement on the University Station project last night with the selection of a peer review consultant. Now we want to know what you'd …
1. There is no school in Westwood today in celebration of Columbus Day. 2. Due to the holiday, there are also no town meetings; however, tomorrow there are a number of meetings, including Planning Board, Board of Assessors, Board of Health and the Board of Library Trustees. Check the town calendar for details on the agendas for these meetings. 3. Parents of students at the Hanlon School might want to have their children dress their best tomorrow because it's Picture Day! 4. A reminder that one week from today is Westwood Little League's Annual Meeting. 5. Looking for something to do to kill …
1. A reminder to parents as we head to the weekend- there will be no school for Westwood Public School students on Monday in celebration of Columbus Day. 2. If you're child attends the Hanlon School, don't forget that Picture Day is on Tuesday October 9. 3. The Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, October 9. Prior to the meeting they will interview two candidates for peer review consulting services for the University Station project. The meeting will then begin with discussions related to University Station. 4. The only varsity game on the schedule today for Westwood High is the volleyball …
1. A reminder to parents that today is an early release day at Westwood Public Schools. Make sure you know what time your child's school gets out for the day so you can pick them up. 2. Here is today's Westwood Police Log. 3. The Westwood Board of Selectman have proclaimed October 24 United Nations Day. 4. Today is a little slow on the Wolverines athletic front, with just boys golf in action from the varsity ranks. 5. Remember to sign up for our newsletter. Then you can make sure you get all the top headlines every morning delivered to your inbox.
1. The Planning Board will meet tonight to discuss zoning bylaws and how they relate to the University Station project. Remember, changes in zoning will be something that is voted on at Town Meeting. 2. Wolverines in action at the varsity level today include boys and girls soccer, field hockey and girls volleyball. Boys soccer and field hockey (under the lights) are being played at home. Check out the Wolverines calendar for more information. 3. Tomorrow Westwood Public Schools will have early dismissal for professional development. Visit the School Department's website to find out what time …
1. The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. They will be discussing a number of things, including mobile food permits and DPW Director interviews. They will also be getting updates on University Station and the library project. 2. Tomorrow the Planning Board will meet again at 6:30 p.m. at 50 Carby St. and will be discussing University Station. They are expected to be going over some potential zoning law changes in the area. These changes would have to be approved through a vote by town residents. This will most likely occur in February. 3. There will be a district …
1. Big news related to University Station last night, as the Planning Board received a revised conceptual plan from the developer. While not completed with all the specifics, it appears it is headed in the right direction, and will be further discussed at upcoming meetings (see article). 2. Governor Deval Patrick chatted with Patch readers yesterday afternoon. Find out how he answered some of your questions. 3. A lot of action for Westwood High in the athletic arena today. At home, girls soccer (3:30 p.m.) and girls volleyball (6:30 p.m.) will both host Norton. Boys soccer and football are at…
1. Governor Deval Patrick will be joining Patch for a live chat today at 1:30 p.m. If you have any questions for him, make sure to log and submit them. 2. Check out today's Westwood Police log. That truck that was stolen last week- it was recovered. 3. There will be a Planning Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 50 Carby St. The University Station plan will be discussed, among other things. 4. In the athletic arena, golf and girls swimming are both in action today for Westwood High School varsity athletics. 5. Remember, if you're not getting the latest headlines delivered to your inbox bright in …
1. Today is Yom Kippur. There is no school in Westwood. 2. This Saturday there will be a can and bottle drive at Westwood High School to benefit the Class of 2013 All Night Graduation Party. 3. Governor Deval Patrick will be chatting on Patch tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Don't forget to log on and submit your questions. 4. Please check out our Facebook page and like it. We'll be friends with you too! 5. Lastly, we want to remind everyone once again that we're always looking for bloggers. If you like to write, have an opinion or just want to tell us about something going on in town, visit our Local …
1. Be sure to participate in our live chat with Governor Deval Patrick on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Do you have a question for the Governor? You can submit it now at the above link and Patch will try to get in in the queue for Governor Patrick to answer. 2. Tonight is Kol Nidrei, the beginning of Yom Kippur. Check our list of times for member services at area synagogues that we ran before Rosh Hashanah. There will also be no school in Westwood on Wednesday because of Yom Kippur. 3. Today is National Voter Registration Day. Get out there and vote! If you're not registered, read this to find out …
1. Could you go car-free if you had to? Many people took part in car-free week recently. 2. Looking for the best deal on groceries, but don't want to flip through the circulars? Visit our grocery section and you can search by item or by store! 3. The fall sports season is in full swing, and there is plenty of room in our virtual neighborhood to share news about your favorite sports teams. See this article for other ways you can get publicity for Westwood athletics. 4. Are you job-hunting? Make the jobs section on Patch one of the places you look. 5. As you stand over your trash bin peeling …
1. Westwood Day is tomorrow! Take a look at the schedule to find out when your favorite events are. Don't forget to stick around for the fireworks after the football game. 2. Also happening tomorrow night, although in Cambridge, former Westwood High girls basketball coach Kathy Delaney-Smith will be honored for her 30 years as coach at Harvard. The guest speaker at the event will be Hall of Fame sportswriter Jackie MacMullan, who is also a WHS alum. 3. For those who will be in town later this evening and have no plans, the Westwood boys soccer team will be playing a home game against Ashland …
1. Two more days. Once again, make sure to check out the schedule for Westwood Day. 2. Tonight is Curriculum Night at three elementary schools in Westwood: Downey, Martha Jones and Deerfield. Be sure to check what time you're supposed to be there so you don't miss anything. 3. One thing you can do at Westwood High on Saturday (yes, Westwood Day) is sign up to be a Girl Scout. Everyone loves Girl Scouts, and not because the cookies taste so good. Research shows that being a Girl Scout can result in many positive life outcomes. 4. Westwood Patch wants to remind you again about the upcoming road…
1. Westwood Day is this Saturday. Make sure you take a look at the schedule of events so you make sure you see what you don't want to miss! 2. Once again, here is a reminder to all parents that today is an early dismissal from school day. Make sure you know what time your child gets out of school. 3. It's the return of... You Ask, Patch Answers! This is a column where we at Patch will try to answer those questions about things in Westwood that have been nagging you. Curious about something? Well ask us and we'll try to find the answer. 4. The Westwood girls soccer team may have started slow …
1. You can still register to vote for the November election. The deadline is not until October 17, but the earlier the better as you don't want to forget. For more information, check with the Town Clerk's office. 2. Tomorrow there will be storytime at the Islington Branch Library at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up. 3. Did you hear that a Westwood High School graduate who is now just starting medical school recently saved a life by performing CPR on a man. 4. There will be an early release day for Westwood Public Schools on Wednesday for professional development. The Deerfield School will get out …