Storms And Layoff Warnings Dominate Westwood News Cycle

Statewide weather and economic forecasts dominated the news reaching Westwood over the past day, with no new town hall, school, or library announcements posted in the coverage window.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Tropical Downpours Close Highways, Cause Flash Floods: See Latest Forecast" read one Patch alert, warning that heavy rain of up to 2 inches per hour brought a warm, humid Monday to the region, with highways closed and flash flooding reported in parts of Massachusetts, according to Westwood Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/westwood/s/kl05a/tropical-downpours-close-highways-cause-flash-floods-see-latest-forecast).

"Almost 1,400 MA Layoffs Expected In August" was the headline of a separate Patch dispatch, which reported that the state's unemployment rate already exceeds the national average as new layoff notices are anticipated across Massachusetts this month, according to Westwood Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/westwood/s/kl0jc/almost-1-400-massachusetts-layoffs-expected-in-august).

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.