Coming off the heels of Sunday's holiday-season kick off at Westwood Town Hall, be sure to check back this week for a variety of holiday and-holiday news. In school news, Xaverian Brothers High School announced Monday that it selected a new Assistant Headmaster of Advancement. Check back first thing Tuesday morning to learn more on who will be filling the role.  Following last week's preview of the Westwood High School varsity girls ice hockey 2011 season, stay tuned this week for a similar preview from a different lens on the boys season as well.  And it doesn't end with hockey - previews on…

Coming hot off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, there's plenty of news to come this week in Westwood.  Tonight, the Westwood Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a variety of topics, from tax classifications to road improvements. Read more in tonight's agenda. This week we'll also feature photos and information from the first annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser, taking place at the Islington Tennis Courts. On Sunday, officials and residents will gather on the front steps of Westwood Town Hall for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. Westwood Patch will be there Sunday to get direct …

It's a week of giving thanks, celebrations and recipes in Westwood. Here's a look at what's coming this holiday week. Check back Tuesday morning for a special photo gallery from Monday's annual farmers market, which is hosted each year by second graders at the Deerfield School. The market included harvest-style goods, such as apples, pumpkin seeds and muffins.  Sixth graders at Thurston Middle School this week will resume their annual Neolithic Trade Fair, an event that takes place before Thanksgiving each year and coincides with the students' studies of the beginnings of civilization. Check …

Thanksgiving is just a little more than a week away, and leading up to the American holiday, we've got plenty of news and stories coming to you in Westwood.  Check back on Tuesday morning for the latest developments regarding the town's efforts to update the Westwood Comprehensive Master Plan, such as how a local steering committee is working to compose drafts of the new plan, which was last updated in 2000. Also this week, we'll provide some light on how Westwood High School is working to develop some energetic school spirit with new homecoming activities that begin this week and run through…

The Westwood Planning Board, Westwood Conservation Commission and Dedham Planning Board will all meet in a joint meeting Monday night at the Dedham Hilton to discuss a proposed building project at 40 Allied Dr., the location of which crosses over the borders of the two towns. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night will mark the fifth annual Capturing Nature in Westwood Art Exhibit to be held at Westwood High School. Exhibited items at last year's exhibit included ceramic pottery with garden patterns; colorful “pet rocks”; nature-inspired collages based on Matisse stained glass window …

This week, Westwood Patch will have a handful of highlights coming on Hale Reservation's Sen Ki trail lot. Stay tuned for a guided tour of the new trail and for more information on the area's grand opening this weekend.  On Saturday, the Westwood Fire Department will hold its annual open house of its High Street station. The event will feature fire safety demonstrations, as well as a ladder demonstration for children and families. Residents can also tour the fire house. For coverage of last year's open house, click here.  In the same light, we'll be speaking with fire officials this week …

On Tuesday this week, Westwood Public Schools will host the Board Meeting for the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the Westwood High School Little Theater. Check back Wednesday for complete coverage of the meeting.   Also on Tuesday, children's author David Kelly will be making a special visit to the Westwood Public Library. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. at the library's main branch, and will include a Question and Answer session.   Westwood Patch recently spoke with an aspiring Eagle Scout who has completed his Eagle Scout Project. …

Labor Day is over, and fall is in the air in Westwood, as students hit the books for the 2011-2012 school year starting today (if you've got any photos of your kids heading off to school, send them over!). As we look at how things will roll out with students and programs in the Westwood Public School system this fall, we'll also be resuming our coverage of sports teams in town. Meanwhile, we'll be taking a look back at the summer months in Westwood, from our coverage of camps and programs at Hale Reservation to last week's wild weather. Perhaps most notably, though, will be our coverage …

Lots of news came about in Westwood last week, including the planned memorial services for 9/11's 10th anniversary, as well as the announcement that a key player in the Westwood Station Project had paid off a large debt in outstanding taxes it owed to the town.  Now, here's a taste of what's in store for news this week: Trail Lot Update: Hale Reservation has announced that the trail lot at 1255 High St. is now available for public use. Stay tuned Tuesday morning for more information on the lot, when it can be used and any restrictions that are in place. Planning Board Update: Stay tuned this …

Coming off a week filled with tax-free weekend preparations, thoughts from a star lacrosse player and continued opposition to a proposed billboard, the week ahead will see everything from committee meetings to one-on-one interviews with local residents.  Here's a taste of what's in store for news this week: Board of Selectmen: The Westwood Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a variety of issues, from a potential 10th anniversary of 9/11 to the Department of Public Works annual pavement plan. For a full agenda, click here. Planning Board: The Westwood Planning Board …

Last week not only marked the coming of the annual Fireman's Foam event, it also saw the start of the Summer Concert Series in Westwood.  That series continues tonight with a performance by all-male a capella group Overboard at the Westwood Senior Center. Here's a roundup of some other items we've got coming your way this week: Tonight the Westwood Board of Selectmen will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's meeting room at Westwood Town Hall.  The Westwood Recreation Commission will meet on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Carby Street Municipal Building. We'll have a roundup of photos coming …

It's summertime in Westwood, and while things certainly quiet down this time of year, there are still plenty of goings-on around town. Here's a look at some of what's on our radar this week: Tonight, the first installment of the 2011 Summer Concert Series kicks off at the Westwood Senior Center with a performance by the Westwood Community Swing Band. Show starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Stay tuned for coverage of the event. The Westwood Planning Board will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. To see the full agenda, click here. Tonight, in the spirit of Harry Potter's final voyage this Friday - when "…

The Fourth of July has come and gone, leaving a veritable doorway open into the Summer of 2011. To kick things off this week, here's a roundup of just some of the things we'll be covering: Stay with us this week as we update you with a first-hand look at the Westwood Recreation Department's summer programs this year, as well as updates from happenings within the department. The Westwood 2011 Summer Concert Series kicks off this weekend, and we're going to bring you a preview of what's to come for the four-week installment of music an entertainment, to take place right in your back yard at the…

With school now out for the summer and June about to wrap-up, we're gearing into summer mode over here at Westwood Patch. Here's a taste of what's on our radar this week: Tonight, a small ceremony will be held to swear in newly-appointed members of boards and committees that will begin their terms on Friday, July 1. Although summer is here, Westwood Officials said last week that the town will reimbursed for funds it spent as part of its Snow and Ice Removal budget for a storm that hit on January 11-12. Stay with us for more information.  It was announced last week that Dr. Leo Hogan has been …

In the wake of a busy week last week in Westwood, we're now looking ahead to the official start of summer, the first day of which is Tuesday. Here's a look at a few other items that are on our radar this week: The Westwood Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at Westwood Town Hall. For a full agenda of the meeting, click here. The last day of school for students in Westwood comes on Thursday this week. Stay with us to see what teachers and students plan on doing during the summer months. The Westwood Extended Day program is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Stay tuned later today …

While graduates of Westwood High School are now embarking on their last summer before college, the Westwood School Committee is preparing for its final meeting of the 2010-2011 school year, which will take place on Thursday night.  In the same light, a Westwood High School Class of 2011 graduate has expressed his thoughts in a letter to Westwood Patch. Check back Tuesday to find out what he has to say. Meanwhile, updates regarding the Westwood Comprehensive Master Plan will continue this week, with a meeting tonight of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, its subcommittees and the …

This past Sunday marked commencement for Westwood High School's graduating class of 2011. Not only is this a sign of change for students, but it's also a sign that summer is just about here.  With that in mind, we're going to be bringing you continued coverage of happenings in town as the summer months approach. Here's a look at just some of what's on our radar this week: Not long after their graduation on Sunday, Westwood High School seniors flooded the halls of the high school during the overnight hours, where they partied during the annual All Night Graduation Party. Stay tuned later today…

Memorial Day has come and gone, and the summer looms on the horizon in Westwood. But before the warmest months of the year descend upon the area, we'll be bringing you continued news coverage of what's taking place. Here's just a few notes of what's on our radar this week: The Westwood Planning Board will be meeting tonight with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee's Housing Subcommittee at the Carby Street Municipal Building. For more information on the meeting, click here. Westwood Community Access Television (WestCAT) has recently completed negotiations with Verizon, and will be …

Here's a look at some of the things we've got coming your way this week on Westwood Patch: The Westwood Board of Selectmen will meet tonight from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's meeting room at Westwood Town Hall. Stay tuned for complete coverage of the meeting, and for a full agenda, click here. The Westwood Planning Board will meet Tuesday, when they'll continue discussions on last week's hearing regarding the installation of a cell tower at Temple Beth David. For a full agenda, click here. The Westwood School Committee will meet Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. For a full agenda, click …

Coming off a busy week last week - what with Osama bin Laden's death and Town Meeting - there are a few things taking place this week in Westwood that are noteworthy.  The fourth annual PMC Kids Ride will take place this Sunday in Westwood. Stay tuned later today for more on what's to come this year. The Westwood Planning Board will meet Tuesday night at Westwood High School at 7:15 p.m. Stay tuned for coverage of the meeting. This Saturday, Westwood's annual Fishing Derby at Buckmaster Pond will kick off at 7 a.m. For more on the event, click here. We'll also be covering a handful of …