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The Start of Summer, Whitey Bulger Reactions, and Students Sign Off

A look back at the news in Westwood this past week.

Big news came this week when it was announced Wednesday that infamous mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger had been arrested in California. As a result, a handful of folks in Westwood gave their  reactions and thoughts to the matter.

It was also a big week for students in Westwood Public Schools, as the .

Adding to that, things ended on a high note for Westwood High School, which was ranked fifth in the state and 134th in the country on .

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Moreover, one teacher at Westwood High School was recently honored for her .

On Monday, the Westwood Board of Selectmen gave a  to the Westwood High School varsity girls Lacrosse Team for taking home the state title earlier this month.

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Recent Westwood High School graduate Harry Clapsis sent us a note regarding his experiences in Greece, where he was present for .

The Westwood School Committee announced that the recent firing of high school boys track coach Tom Davis was after investigating the matter. 

The Westwood Extended Day program also signed off for the summer this week after celebrating its .

Westwood officials are currently in talks with those in Dedham to .


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