🌱 Westwood: Everything Going On Today (Thu, Nov 18)

Westwood MA

18 November, 2021

5:32 AM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here are the most important things going on today in town. First, today's weather: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 69 Low: 39. Here are the top stories in Westwood today: Holiday Tree Going Up at Faneuil Hall, But No Lights or Music This Year (NBC10 Boston) Mass. state trooper facing assault, strangulation, kidnapping charges in connection with altercation with girlfriend| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News) Consumer watchdog group lists 10 Worst Toys for 2021 (WCVB Boston) Removal of tents, people from Mass and Cass paused as Boston Mayor Michelle Wu embarks on first full day (WCVB Boston) Almost all of Mass. is again considered high-risk for COVID-19 transmission| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News) Boston's first temporary cottage community for unhoused people draws mixed reaction (Boston 25 News) Winter weather outlook: 'Swings very rapidly between extremes' for Boston area (WCVB Boston) 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: School Building Aesthetics & Design Subcommittee meeting - (8:00 AM) Westwood Patch Notebook Westwood, MA Public Library: "Introducing the ReadNext collection! If you are looking for what to read next and feel overwhelmed be sure to visit the second floor to visit this highly curated collection. Here you will find past ReadNext service selection picks, Book ..." (Facebook) Westwood, MA Public Library: "Two weeks from tonight! Registration is now open on the website." (Facebook) Westwood, MA Public Library: "A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus Lizzy loved this middle grade Historical fiction that takes place in 1940 England about three siblings trying to find a family and a home during World War II. It is a great read aloud for kids of al..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Local Thanksgiving dinners, brought to your door (November 18) Social Security Seminar (November 18) Fall Harvest Fair! (November 20) Add your event That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox with another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your 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? You can contact me at [email protected].