🌱 WESTWOOD DAILY: What's Happening Today (Mon, Nov 15)

Westwood MA

15 November, 2021

5:31 AM

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Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know around town today. First, today's weather: Clearing, a shower. High: 49 Low: 33. Here are the top stories today in Westwood: After 600 days, the Massachusetts State House remains closed to the public. It appears to be the only state capitol still shut on this continent (The Boston Globe) Millennial. Mom. Mayor. Another way Michelle Wu reflects a changing Boston (The Boston Globe) Heavy police presence in Dorchester, active investigation underway (Boston 25 News) Tree explodes after being struck by lighting, damaging several buildings, cars in Ashland (Boston 25 News) Some seek action on fatal crosswalk; manager explains delay (YourArlington.com) MBTA police arrest suspect in attempted rape at State Street station (Boston.com) When her child was bullied, a mother says, Wellesley school officials looked away (The Boston Globe) Today's Westwood newsletter is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Westwood: Westwood Patch Notebook From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Needham Republican Town Committee (November 15) Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15) Social Security Seminar (November 17) Local Thanksgiving dinners, brought to your door (November 18) Social Security Seminar (November 18) Add your event Other classifieds: Donate Original Art to Lincoln METCO and Downsize for Diversity! (Details) Add your classified You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Mary Ellen Gambon About me: I am a Freelance Massachusetts Editor covering the towns of Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Westwood and Walpole, MA. I am a Boston native who began my journalism career in 1994. I graduated from Boston University, where I received bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. In 2002, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a master's in public administration. I am a 1994 Pulliam Fellow, a national award given to 10 graduating college seniors who are pursuing careers in journalism. I previously was a staff reporter for Gazette Publications, Inc., The Dedham TImes, The Daily Transcript and The Parkway-West Roxbury Transcript. Over the past four years, I have been a freelance reporter at Bulletin Newspapers, Inc. and Gannett, Inc. covering greater Boston. I also write for The Hopkinton Independent. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Westwood Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at [email protected].