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 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 …
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 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 …
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…
Westwood's Finance and Warrant Commission got an early look at a scaled-back, $33.9 million to $40 million Fire Station 1 plan for the Deerfield Avenue site ahead of a November 3 debt-exclusion vote.
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 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…
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…
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,…