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Fire Station 1 forum set for Wednesday

Westwood opens its Fire Station 1 rebuild project to a public forum Wednesday night. Also in today's brief (11 items): Seasonal pumpkin patch attraction opens for fall; Library walking book club meets at Hale Education; Select Board holds hybrid meeting Monday; Youth and Family Services…

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Frugal Fannie's closing after 40 years

Frugal Fannie's is closing its Westwood store after more than 40 years amid a going-out-of-business sale. Also in today's brief (9 items): Frugal Fannie's closing after 40 years in Westwood; Nor'easter to bring high winds, rain this weekend; Westwood freshman football hosts Milton Satur…

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Registry warns of deed scam scheme

Norfolk County registry warns homeowners of scheme targeting property deeds. Also in today's brief (12 items): Norfolk County warns of deed scam targeting homeowners; Financial planning, conservation panels meet Tuesday; Pedestrian, environmental boards meet Thursday evening; Library sc…

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FinCom hears FS1 plan, keeps hearing open

Finance and Warrant Commission heard Fire Station 1 and stabilization fund updates and kept its hearing open. Town Administrator Connor said the redesigned station is about 22 percent smaller, with a net 30 added parking spaces behind the library. The budget carries an 8 percent contingency.

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Finance panel holds public hearing Tuesday

Westwood's Finance and Warrant Commission holds a public hearing on town finances Tuesday night. Also in today's brief (11 items): Recreation Commission meets tonight; Finance panel holds hearing on town spending; Ukulele Play-Along returns to library; Library hosts queer craft and movi…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 14, 2026 through September 20, 2026

Three Westwood obituaries were published this week: Christian, Roger Lawton, M.D., 86; Henry, William L., 91; and Pritchard, John Leo, 90. Dr. Christian, a physician, died September 12 at home after an illness; William Henry had been a resident of Fox Hill Village in Westwood; John Prit…

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Westwood Earns National Recognition for Financial Reporting

Westwood earned national recognition for its municipal finances as the public library rolled out a week of community programming. "Westwood Receives GFOA Financial Reporting Award for 29th Consecutive Year," Westwood Minute reported, marking nearly three decades of clean financial repor…

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