Westwood Youth Soccer sets mandatory coaches meetings and a Sept. 27 board session as fall registration winds down.

Westwood Youth Soccer holds mandatory virtual coaches meetings this week (Monday, Aug. 31 or Tuesday, Sept. 8) ahead of its Fall 2026 season, and its board of directors has set its next meeting for Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Late registration for grades K-8 remains open with limited space in so…

Obituary notices, week of August 31, 2026 through September 6, 2026

Three Westwood-resident obituaries were published this week: McNulty, Rita M., 77; Cook, Laurence J., 87; and Corcoran, Nancy (Harrington), 83. McNulty, who died August 31 after a long illness, was the widow of the late Paul S. McNulty. Cook died September 1; the notice available did no…

Markey Turns Back Moulton's Senate Primary Challenge

Westwood voters helped settle four statewide primary races Tuesday as Sen. Ed Markey turned back U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton's Senate challenge. Minogue also emerged from the primary to face Gov. Maura Healey in November, according to Westwood Patch's "MA State Primary 2026: Markey Repels Mo…

Markey-Moulton Senate Primary Headlines Tuesday Ballot

Markey-Moulton Senate primary headlines Tuesday's statewide vote, with a Westwood Patch guide steering residents to poll times and races. Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton face off in the marquee Democratic Senate primary contest, per "MA State Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Races, Poll T…

Obituary notices, week of August 24 through August 30, 2026

Three Westwood-resident obituaries were published this week: Cappuccino, Kathleen "Kathy" M.; Fabiano, Joseph J.; and Hermosa, Rudolph. Cappuccino, 95, of Westwood and formerly of Dedham, died August 28 surrounded by family; Fabiano, 89, died August 26; and Hermosa, 86, died August 25. …

Westwood Schools Thank Custodial, Facilities Staff With Cookout

Westwood Public Schools thanked custodial and facilities staff with a back-to-school cookout on August 30. The gathering began at 7 p.m. Sunday, recognizing the crews who spent the summer readying school buildings for the new academic year, Westwood Minute reported in a piece headlined …

New Sushi Restaurant Debuts First Massachusetts Location in Westwood

A new sushi restaurant opened its first Massachusetts location in Westwood this week, offering a range of grand-opening perks to draw in customers. Per "New Sushi Spot Debuts First MA Location With Freebies: Cheap Eats," Westwood Patch reports the eatery is marking its debut with free m…

Democratic Primary Challengers Make Their Case at Dedham Forum

Democratic primary challengers made their case to voters at a candidate forum held in Dedham this week, addressing the district that includes Westwood. Westwood Minute reported the event Friday night under the headline "Democratic Primary Challengers Make Their Case at Dedham Candidate …

Friends of the Library Reopen Used Book Store at Westwood Library

Westwood's Friends of the Library reopened their used book store this week, with proceeds supporting library programs. The volunteer-run shop, housed inside Westwood Public Library at 666 High Street, sells donated and previously read titles at low prices, funneling every dollar back in…

Massachusetts Colleges Earn Spots on Princeton Review's 2027 Best List

Massachusetts colleges earned strong representation on the Princeton Review's newly released 2027 Best Colleges list, according to Westwood Patch. The education-services company's annual college guide included 392 schools nationwide, with the Bay State again placing multiple institution…

Hale Education, Trustees Protect Over 1,100 Acres in Dover, Westwood

Hale Education and The Trustees of Reservations permanently protected more than 1,100 acres in Dover and Westwood. The landmark conservation agreement, announced Tuesday, ranks among the largest regional land protection deals in recent years and permanently shields the shared acreage fr…

Westwood Basketball Association opens 2026-27 travel tryout registration as Westwood Youth Soccer sets an Aug. 23 board meeting.

The Westwood Basketball Association has opened registration for its 2026-27 Metrowest travel basketball tryouts (grades 4-8, November through mid-March) and continues to run its no-tryout In-Town program for grades 1-12, which starts the first weekend in December at $150 per player with…

Obituary notices, week of August 17, 2026 through August 23, 2026

This week's obituary column carries one notice for a Westwood, Massachusetts resident: Firth, Olga, 91, who died July 24, 2026, and was formerly of Dover before making Westwood her home. Her notice, posted by Folsom Funeral Service – Westwood Chapel and also carried by the Boston Globe,…

Xaverian Names Matthew Noone Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach

Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood named Matthew Noone its new varsity lacrosse head coach, Westwood Minute reports. Editor Darlene Cancell's report was published August 23, 2026, filling the program's top coaching position at the private Catholic prep school based in Westwood. W…