Monday, November 12, 2012
As the country observes Veterans Day today, let's share stories and thoughts about the veterans in our lives.
Veterans Day, which marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, honors all veterans, alive and dead. Maybe you have today off from work. Maybe you don't. Either way, we encourage you to take a few moments to help us honor local veterans. Westwood Patch, as a meeting place for community information and conversation, has a blogging platform that we'd love to see filled today and this week with stories about or tributes to the veteran(s) in your lives. To share a story about a veteran in our local voices section, click here. Or, add a comment to the end of this article. I used our blogging platform last month to pay tribute to my 89-year-old grandfather, Armand Descoteau: a World War II veteran who recently received France's highest …
Here's what's open and closed for today's holiday.
Today we observe Veterans Day, a national holiday established in 1926 to honor men and women who have served in the military. Here's a quick round-up of what's open and closed in Westwood today. If you know of more businesses that are open or closed, help out your fellow neighbors by leaving them in the comments.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round, as well as on Veterans Day. Know of a deal missing? Add it in the comments.
A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Veterans Day is this Sunday, Nov. 11, though it is observed as a federal holiday on Monday, Nov. 12. Here's a guide to specials in the area. Two important notes: Free food: Store discounts: Free activities:
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Veterans Day is this Sunday, Nov. 11, and Westwood Patch wants to mark the occasion by sharing photos of Westwood's servicemen and women in uniform.
Veterans Day is this Sunday, Nov. 11. To honor local veterans, we invite you to share photos of Westwood servicemen and women so the whole town can honor those who serve our nation. Just click the green "Submit Your Photos" button above the photos or at the bottom of this article to add yours, along with a caption. Also, leave shoutouts to veterans you know in the comments below.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
One relatively normal Veterans Day in Westwood also marked the marriage of a Norwood couple.
November has come and gone, but for one local couple, it was a November to remember. On Friday, Nov. 11 (also referred to as 11/11/11), a large number of residents gathered at Veterans Park to celebrate Veterans Day 2011. But just around the corner, up the hill at the Westwood Gazebo, located at the Westwood Senior Center, Dan Kazachkov and his fiance Shauna Basil were celebrating a new life together. And choosing 11/11/11 was not coincidence. "We spoke of that date before," said Kazachkov, a Norwood resident who is also the owner of the Dental Arts of Westwood on High Street. Originally, the couple planned to wed at Veterans Park to commemorate the date, as Shauna is currently serving in the U.S. Navy. When they discovered the town'…
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Officials and residents gathered at Veterans Park on Friday morning to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Cold and blustery winds graced the area of Veterans Park in Westwood on Friday. But the brisk air wasn't enough to keep residents and officials from honoring the town's heroes for Veterans Day 2011. Friday's annual service included thoughts and prayers from the likes American Legion Post 320 Commander Dick Paster, as well as Veterans Agent Chris McKeown and Board of Selectmen Chair Pat Ahearn, who took a moment to thank State Sen. Mike Rush for currently serving overseas. Aspiring Eagle Scout Kiernan Somers also took some time to thank those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and dedicated a Liberty Tree to the town's veterans. "[The Liberty Tree] was the symbol of the revolution and the American Spirit," Somers said. Those who …
Friday, November 11, 2011
Officials and residents gathered at Veterans Park on Friday morning to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Despite a drop in temperatures and noticably strong wind gusts, the sky over Veterans Park in Westwood was more than ideal Friday morning, when residents and officials gathered to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Friday's Veterans Day service features speeches by Dick Paster of American Legion Post 320, Board of Selectmen Chair Pat Ahearn and aspiring Eagle Scout Kiernan Somers, as well as a singing of the National Anthem by Leanne Murray, who will also be singing at Friday night's home football game between Westwood and Hopkinton. Check back with Westwood Patch first thing Monday morning for a full photo gallery and special video feature of Friday's Veterans Day service. In the meantime, if you've got your own …
Your daily roundup of news and information on this Veterans Day 2011.
Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Veterans Day Services: Westwood officials will hold annual Veterans Day services today at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park on High Street. 2. FOX 25 and Veterans Come to Westwood: FOX 25 will be on hand to cover tonight's varsity football game between the Westwood Wolverines and Hopkinton Hillers. The game will also feature a special commemoration of veterans from around the Westwood area for Veterans Day. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. 3. Girls Night Out & HeartStrings Trunk Show: Head over to Decor and More at 5 p.m. today for appetizers and wine as you shop the shelves. HeartStrings, which offers personalized jewelry and gifts …
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