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Online Event Discussing Policing In Westwood Now On July 30
"Policing & Racial Justice in Westwood w/ Chief Silva & Mr Coleman" is sponsored by Inclusive Westwood, Neighbors in Action, and LWV.
Heather T. Ford, Patch Mayor
Heather T. Ford, Patch Mayor
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I'm a (mostly) lifelong Westwood (Islington) resident who is proud to serve as your mayor. I'm a 2002 Westwood High (the old one) graduate. When not working or being mayor, I captain Boston's Chapter of Have a Hart Day, am Volunteer Coordinator for the international Have a Hart Day organization, and am trying to establish Norfolk County's Chapter of Amnesty International. I also love spending time with my cats (whom I found on the Westwood Patch) and niblings. I'm a vegetarian, theatre geek, Youtube and social media lover.
I wanted this position because I believe the Westwood Patch could be better, so please email me with any story ideas, events, etc. My email is HeatherTappen@gmail.com
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Westwood Summer Program Instructor Tests Positive For COVID-19
In an email to Westwood Public Schools parents, Superintendent Emily Parks reported that contact tracing has begun.
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Westwood Food Pantry Reopening July 21
The Westwood Food Pantry has been closed due to COVID-19, but is reopening as of July 21, 2020.
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How To: Make Your Child’s Technology Experience “Unhackable”
Does your child like “The Cars That Go Boom” & other TikTok dances? Do they play games on their devices? Here’s how to make them safe.
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Despite COVID-19, Deerfield's 5th-Grade Service Project A Success
The students distributed more than fifty backpacks containing over $3000 of school supplies to Schools on Wheels Massachusetts.
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Westwood Day 2020 Canceled
A lack of vendors, sponsors, physical distancing needs, and the unknown regarding schools and COVID-19 were all mentioned as reasons.
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Knights of Columbus Hosting Blood Drive July 14
Norwood Council 252 of the Knights of Columbus will host a Blood Drive on July 14, 2020 from 9am until 2pm, 572 Nichols Street Norwood
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How To: Fight Scamming Techniques Hiding In Your New Device
Westwood’s George Mansour is back with advice on how to prevent marketing traps from distracting you to keep your device safe.
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Postponed--Online Event Discussing Policing In Westwood
"Policing & Racial Justice in Westwood: A conversation with WPD Chief Silva" is sponsored by Inclusive Westwood and Neighbors in Action.
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Despite Ongoing Closure, Senior Center Remains Active
Westwood Senior Center's Physical Location May Be Closed, but the CoA is offering classes via cable, Zoom, and more.
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WHS' Fall 2020 Play To Be "Romeo & Juliet"
WHS students will brush up on their Shakespeare over the summer as Mr. Howard plans the show.
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No Farmer's Market in Westwood in 2020
Lack of vendors led to the market closing in 2019.
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Sign Congratulating Westwood's Class Of 2020 Up At ICC
The Islington Community Center now sports a sign congratulating WHS' Class of 2020.
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Update on the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for June 8, 2020
On June 5, 2020, a Code Red Call will be made to inform residents of the Select Board’s vote regarding the Town Meeting.
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Op Ed: Black Lives Matter And Saying So Matters
Black Lives Matter: Westwood residents should expect our town leadership to say it, not couch it in platitudes.
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Choosing Kindness Rocks For Westwood Sisters
Katherine and Charlotte Santos made Kindness Rocks for Westwood senior citizens who are served by Meals on Wheels. #TheKIndnessRocksproject
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Unhackable: How To Control Email & Password Technology
George Mansour names tools to see if your email has been breached, create a strong password, and avoid phishing.
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Westwood Library's Summer Reading To Start June 1 2020
The physically-distant version of Summer Reading through the Westwood Library will use the tracking tool Beanstack.
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Four Internet Safety Tools For You To Stay Safe On The Web
CCleaner, Hide.me, StartPage, and DuckDuckGo are tools you can use to be a better-prepared Internet citizen.
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#SomeGoodNews: Westwood Teen Thanks Frontline Workers
Natalie Hoge, 13, was inspired to make the colorful sign by Newton native John Krasinski’s YouTube Series “Some Good News”
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