Community Corner

Westwood Week in Review: June 28 - July 4

In our first live week, we found no shortage of news in Westwood, from coverage of American Legion baseball, to a crack down on using seat belts and texting while driving.

The biggest news in Westwood this week revolved around driver safety. The Westwood Board of Selectman approved a motion to move forward with a crackdown on seat belt use in town, an act Westwood Police are embracing and hope to enforce soon.

Likewise, Governor Deval Patrick signed a bill into law on Friday that will prohibit drivers in the state from texting while driving. For those drivers under 18 years of age, the law also prohibits any cell phone use of any kind while behind the wheel. The law is something both Westwood residents and Police Chief William Chase are welcoming with open arms.

Westwood residents currently have a chance to submit their own photos to the first annual Westwood Lions 2011 Calendar Contest, which will feature the twelve best photos portraying the town's finest features, from sporting events to natural scenery.

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In police news, a string of car break-ins hit the Willard Circle and Pine Lane neighborhoods, resulting in property theft and at least one stolen car. Westwood Police Detective Paul Toland is now asking residents to remember to lock their cars when leaving them unattended.

The Westwood Summer Song Institute theatre program began preparing for its second year, with performances on July 23 and August 20. Likewise, Hale Reservation welcomed its first week of summer camp, after having a busy week before getting ready in a calm before the storm.

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Westwood Patch also featured the first of a new series called "Meet the Chefs." In this week's column, , and how it led him to run one of the town's most successful restaurants.

Westwood American Legion Post 320 had a relatively successful week of games, and coach Dick Paster looked toward his 300th win as he and his team prepared to face Needham on Friday.

Lastly, Westwood Town Offices were still battling a voicemail disruption associated with their Verizon service. The annoyance didn't affect Westwood Police or Fire Departments, but the town has yet to figure out when the problem might be solved.


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