Gorgeous shot of the Town Hall. pc: Doug Hyde
The Select Board office is proud to announce our Holiday Tree Lighting will return for its 32nd year! Join the Town of Westwood on December 8th from 3-5pm as we gather to light up Westwood Town Hall for our annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Attendees will enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, face painting, costume characters, festive snacks & more! We even hear someone from the North Pole will be making a guest appearance....
The Town of Westwood has 24 wooden pews in the Sanctuary of the Islington Community Center, the remaining seating from the former Islington Community Church. These pews are available to the public through auction by the Town of Westwood. Buyers are responsible for removing the pews from the Sanctuary at the time of purchase.
Pew Dimensions
Length of pews: 163 inches (13’7”)
Height of pews: 33 inches
Width of pews: 20 inches
Depth of seat: 15 inches
Back rest: 16 inches
To look at the pews, please contact Youth & Family Services at 781-320-1006.
To take possession of pews, please view them here:
http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=2446729
With Halloween approaching, the Board of Health would like to remind all residents to continue to follow the Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommended guidelines to protect yourselves from mosquito bites while trick-or-treating. The threat for Eastern Equine Encephalitis will remain until at least the first hard frost. A hard frost occurs when the outdoor temperature reaches 28 Degrees Fahrenheit for four or more hours. That being said, for individuals and families planning to trick-or-treat after dusk on Halloween, the following actions are recommended;
- Apply insect repellent before venturing out for the evening.
- Wear long pants, long sleeve shirts or jackets, socks and shoes to minimize your chances of a bite. If costumes are short sleeved, shorts, skirts or dresses consider long sleeve shirts and long pants underneath.
- Avoid areas with known high mosquito populations such as heavily wooded areas or areas prone to excessive moisture.
- Limit your time outdoors after dusk to reduce your risk of a bite.
We urge everyone venturing out on Halloween to follow these recommendations to reduce their risk of mosquito bites.
The Board of Health wishes everyone a happy and safe Halloween.
Flu Season Information for Westwood Residents
As we prepare for the 2019-2020 flu season, we would like to provide you with an update on information we have received from our flu vaccine provider, Sanofi Pasteur.
This year, due to late-emerging virus strains that circulate globally, the World Health Organization and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration decided to delay selection of the flu formulation by one month.
This was done in order to collect additional data to help improve the match of the vaccine strains anticipated for this flu season.
As a result, there will be a delay of our flu vaccine shipments by 3-4 weeks. We have been informed that vaccine will be coming in multiple shipments over several weeks with no definitive number of doses we will receive in each shipment.
Due to this delay, we will not be holding a one day flu clinic in October. Instead, we will be having several smaller clinics during the weekday and evening hours. These clinics will be planned for October into November. Once we have received enough vaccine to hold the clinics we will let you know the dates and times and how to make an appointment for yourself and your family to come in for your flu shot.
Thank you for your co-operation and please check the Health Department website for updates as we work through the changes to our immunization efforts for Westwood residents this year.
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Update
The Update is in full swing! Westwood’s Comprehensive Plan is a long range policy document that focuses on Westwood’s vision and strategies to achieve that vision. The Steering Committee will begin presenting initial recommendations and draft goals at a series of Planning Board meetings beginning on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 pm at the Carby Municipal Office at 50 Carby Street. The presentation and discussion sessions will continue on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm on November 5, November 19, December 10, and January 7. All meetings will take place at 50 Carby Street with the exception of the January 7 meeting will be held at the library in the community meeting room.
Tuesday, October 22, 50 Carby St. - Community Facilities Tuesday, November 5, 50 Carby St. – Open Space & Recreation, Natural & Cultural Resources November 19, 50 Cary St. – Transportation, Sustainability & Resiliency December 10, 50 Carby St. – Housing, Land Use January 7, 660 High St. Library – Town Centers, Economic Development
The purpose of the initial presentations is to seek Planning Board and public input on a first draft. The Committee will then continue to work on the plan and return to the Planning Board in 2020 with updates. All meetings will be televised and everyone is invited to attend. Drafts will be available in advance of the scheduled meeting for review.
For more information please visit the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee’s webpage at www.bit.do/WWComprehensiveplan
Please contact Abby McCabe, Town Planner at amccabe@townhall.westwood.ma.us or 781-251-2581 with questions.
Stay Informed About Westwood Government
The Town's website provides meeting agendas, news, and event information in addition to information on every town department, board and committee. You can also sign up to customize your experience on the website using our MyTown portal at the following link. You’ll never miss a meeting as you can receive email notifications for all upcoming public meetings. http://www.townhall.westwood.ma.us/mytown
Here are some ways to customize your visits to the website using the MyTown portal
- Customize which News you want to view on your portal page
- Customize which calendar items categories you want to view on your portal page
- Select email notifications for all events or news items added to the website
- You can "favorite pages" on the website and then select to receive email notifications when that page is updated.
Westwood Youth & Family Services provides free community based programs and confidential counseling for the children and families of Westwood.
WESTWOOD WIRE - November 2019
Our amazing Basket Fundraiser is back! We have 17 amazing baskets (each worth over $250) that we will raffle off in mid-December (you do not need to be here to win). Donated by area businesses, 100% of the proceeds will go towards programs at the Center and elders in the community. Tickets are $10 for 12 tickets or $1 for each ticket and can be purchased at the Center, Monday through Thursday 8-3 and Friday 8-12. This is our ONE fundraiser so we hope you can stop in and help us raise funds to help others! Thank you!
Do you have Osteoarthritis Pain?
Then join us on Friday November 15 at 10:30 ($3 donation) as PT David Fleischman (from APR Physical Therapy) explains simple exercises and ways you help alleviate pain without opioids, cortisone shots or surgery. Please sign up in advance so we know how many to expect.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED FOR MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM
Can you spare a few hours once a week to deliver meals to home bound seniors in Westwood? If so, Elaine is looking for drivers. Please call her at 781-329-6514.
NEW INFORMACIAL
Created by Westwood Media Center - We are thrilled to have partnered with Westwood Media Center to create a new infomercial that will be on cable. If you want to see a sneak peak, click here.
VETERAN’S BREAKFAST
Friday November 8, 8:30 Breakfast/Lecture at 9 No cost to this program but please sign up in advance so we know how many to expect Calling all Veterans! Come enjoy a complete breakfast (quiche, bagels coffee etc.) and hear Professor Hylander lecture on The Battle of the Bulge.
ARM CHAIR TRAVEL
With Photojournalist Barry Pell - Sponsored by Westwood’s Foundation for Education
November 5 & December 3 - Refreshments at 10:00 Lecture begins at 10:30 at the Westwood Main Branch Library
Join us as Barry discusses A Year in Morocco in November and Mediterranean Europe—Travels on Four Island in December.
NIGHT VISION GLASSES $12
Do you have problems driving at night? Does the glare of other cars bother you? Then Night Vision Driving Glasses may help you (and yes! you can wear them over your glasses). See Lorraine for a pair.
For more information about the above programs, please contact:
Westwood COA: 781-329-8799
Minutes Matter… Get Out & Stay Out!
October is Fire Prevention Month. This year’s campaign “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out. Make sure everyone in your home knows at least 2 ways out of every room, practices your escape plan and knows where your designated meeting spot is located.
If you do have a fire in your home it’s important to get everyone out as quickly as possible. Wait until you are safely outside and then call 9-1-1. Never go back inside.
Fall Safety Checklist:
- Check that all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly.
- Change you smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries on 11/3/19 when you turn your clocks back.
- Schedule inspection and maintenance of your heating system.
- Have your chimney inspected and cleaned.
- Keep a 3 ft. radius around portable space heaters clear of all flammable materials.
- If you are remodeling or building a new home consider adding fire sprinklers.
- Always sleep with bedroom doors closed!
The following sections are submissions provided by organizations within the community. If you have questions or would like to learn how to submit to the Westwood Wire, please email westwoodwire@townhall.westwood.ma.us
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 For more information, please go to our website: www.westwoodangp.org
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