Connect with Westwood
Staying on top of what’s going on in Westwood is easier than ever! The Town has several options on a variety of platforms for all residents to find out what is happening in Westwood.
ALERT Westwood
ALERT Westwood is what the Town uses for all emergency notifications. Once enrolled, residents have the option to receive phone calls, text messages, emails, or a combination of those three options. It is our hope that with a more advanced software, we will be able to communicate with residents quicker than before.
To enroll in ALERT Westwood, please click here.
Westwood Wire
The Westwood Wire is an e-newsletter that goes out monthly. It includes a combination of news provided by the Town as well as news provided by local groups and organizations within the community.
To subscribe to the Westwood Wire, please click here.
Community Newsletter
The Community Newsletter is a quarterly print publication that is created and distributed by the Town. It highlights events, happenings, and news within Westwood through both Town and Community submissions. The Community Newsletter is mailed to all residents of Westwood four times a year.
Social Media
Westwood has two social media accounts that are actively updated. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Website Notifications
Residents have the option to sign up for specific email updates of their choice. These email updates include everything as wide as general news or something as specific as a certain board or committee.
To see subscription options, please click here.
Looking to volunteer?
The town often has open positions on various Boards & Committees. If you are interested in any of the posted positions on our website, we encourage you to apply!
Current available positions:
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Tax Collector
- Conservation Commission
- Recreation Commission
- Housing Partnership Fair Housing Committee
How to Apply
Any person who would like to be considered for an appointment to an open position should submit a resume and application/statement of interest, to the Westwood Select Board at phealey@townhall.westwood.ma.us or via mail to 580 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090
For more information, click here.
Flu Clinic – October 23, 2021
The Westwood Health Department is pleased to announce that a Flu Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10am-3pm for Westwood residents age 3 and older outside in the rear parking area of Westwood High School. This clinic will be run by Wegmans Pharmacy by appointment only.
Please make an appointment by going to Wegmans online registration site:
https://c.ateb.com/280c259028fc46a7b57b3511146f46b4
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The day of the clinic you will need to bring a copy of your ID and insurance cards.
Remember, the best protection from influenza and other illness is frequent hand washing. Wash hands with warm water and soap and lather for at least 15 seconds. Avoid people you know are ill, stay home if you are ill yourself, and if you develop flu-like symptoms, seek medical care. Let’s keep Westwood Healthy!
Thank you and hope to see you at the clinic.
For more information, please contact pharmacywellnessne@wegmans.com or call (781) 234-0345
COVID Booster Shots
While the COVID-19 vaccines continue to be remarkably effective in reducing risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death, even against the widely circulating Delta variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said the protection provided by the vaccine could wane over time, especially among those at higher risk or who were vaccinated during earlier phases of the vaccination rollout. For that reason, a booster shot is needed to maximize vaccine-induced protection and prolong its durability. Certain individuals who received two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months ago are eligible for a booster dose, including everyone over age 65 and people age 18-64 with underlying health conditions people aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of their occupational or institutional setting. The vaccine is widely available at local pharmacies and other locations. Please go to our website for information on where you can receive a booster COVID Information.
Westwood Private Well Regulations
Please be advised that this regulation requires that a water quality test be conducted and a copy of the results forwarded to the Board of Health office prior to a change in ownership of the property on which the private well is located. This applies to both drinking water and irrigation wells. Please refer to our website for the Private Well Regulations for more information on the required tests. If you have any questions please call Jared Orsini, Health Director (781) 320-1026.
Sharps Collection Program
The Westwood Board of Health Sharps Collection Kiosk is located at the entrance to the Municipal Building, 50 Carby St., residents can bring their sharps in the appropriate container for disposal in the kiosk. The Health Department provides the red one-liter sharps containers free of charge to residents, please do not put loose needles or any other size container in the kiosk. Containers are also available at Town Hall and the Senior Center during business hours.
Medication Collection Program
The Westwood Board of Health and the Westwood Police Department have joined forces to collect expired prescription and over the counter medications for proper disposal. The Medication Collection Box is located in the lobby of the Police Station and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for residents.
     
Second Meter Readings are submitted twice a year during JULY and OCTOBER
SECOND METER NOTIFICATIONs: To get any future reminders/alerts/notifications to submit your second meter reading, you will need to sign up for the town wide phone call alert system click here OR go to the town website and click on "Sign up for Smart911 alerts".
Trash and Recycle barrels are the property of the Town of Westwood and cannot be moved from the residence (it is the property owner’s responsibility to maintain and clean).
Everything (trash/recycle/yard waste/bulk, etc.) to be collected must be at curbside by 7am on your scheduled day. Any missed pick-ups (that were at curbside by 7am) need to be reported to dpw@townhall.westwood.ma.us or 781-251-2587 within 24 hours of your scheduled day.
Yard Waste Collection Weeks remaining for 2021 (every week in November):
- November 1-5
- November 8-12
- November 15-19
- November 22-27 (1-day delay, Thanksgiving holiday, TH-Sat)
- 29-December 3
Yard Waste Collection Requirements:
- Leaves must be placed in paper leaf recycling bags or loosely in barrels that are clearly marked "leaves." Do not put yard waste in your Westwood Recycling or Trash barrel for disposal.
- Each barrel and/or bag shall not exceed 45 pounds. Anything in excess of 45 pounds will not be collected.
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No plastic bags can be collected with yard waste, as they will cause the entire truck load to be rejected at the composting site.
- Place barrels and bags curbside by 7:00 AM on your trash pickup day and Waste Management has until 6:00 PM to pick up.
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DO's: grass clippings, leaves, weeds, small twigs
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DONT’s: rocks, stones, gravel, sand, dirt, wood, plastic, bags exceeding 45 pounds
NO LONGER MISS ANY COLLECTIONS OR EVENTS (yard waste, recycle, trash, household/curbside bulk, Recycling Day and Hazardous Waste Day)! Download the free Recycle Coach App for all calendar schedules, reminders, events, do’s & don’ts and what goes where at your finger tips. Click here for more information.
During inclement weather check the website for trash & recycle collection delays and updates: Click here for more information.
December 1st – March 31st Overnight Parking Ban/Restrictions
Starting December 1st – March 31st, there is a Town wide overnight parking ban. In order to ensure snow plows can efficiently clear roads and emergency vehicles can quickly reach their destinations, it is imperative that you do not park on the street. The Public Works Assistant Director or the Chief of Police, for the purpose of removing or plowing snow, or removing ice, from any way, may remove or cause to be removed any vehicle interfering with such work. If you violate this ban you are subject to ticketing and towing. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Snow Removal Information and What You Can Do to Help
Snow Clearing and Clearing of Hydrants: Please do not lay, throw, place any snow or ice on any town street, sidewalk or on top of Hydrants as this can create a hazardous condition of public safety concern.
- 355-5 Placement of snow or ice; penalty.
- No person other than an employee in the service of the Town of Westwood or an employee in the service of an independent contractor acting for the Town of Westwood shall pile, push, plow, or blow snow or ice onto or across a public way which is plowed and/or sanded by the Town or deposit snow in such a way as to obstruct the operation of any fire hydrant. Violations of this section shall be subject to a written warning for the first offense; a fine of $50 for the second offense; and $100 for third and each subsequent offense.
Storm Drain Cleaning:
There are over 2200 catch basins (storm drains) in the town, making it almost impossible to clear snow and debris from all. It would be much appreciated if you could keep the drain in front of your property clean as to not cause street puddling or ice hazards.
Town Layout:
Nothing damaged by the Town that is constructed, built or placed on the Town layout will be repaired or replaced, i.e.: mailboxes, fences, stonewalls, etc.
Please remove all basketball hoops, sports nets, etc. from the roadway
Did you know that hurricane season does not end until November 30th?
Fall is actually the peak time for hurricanes to affect the New England area. Here are a few tips to help keep you and your family safe. Know your zone. Learn if you are in a hurricane evacuation zone. Make a Family Emergency Plan. Plan on how to stay in touch, where to go during an evacuation and what to bring. Build a kit. Include supplies that your family will need for 3 to 5 days. Remember to include water, non-perishable food and medications. Plan for power outages. Prepare your home. Take steps to prevent damage from wind and flooding. As always, make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Prepare for pets and service animals. You can find more detailed information on what to do before, during and after a hurricane on the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) website at Mass.gov/MEMA.
Westwood Veterans Day Observance will be held on Thursday, 11 November 2021 at 11am in Veterans Park. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the COA.
 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
Westwood Historical Society 2021 Fall Programs
In collaboration with the Westwood Public Library
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 (7:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Land Subsidence – What it is and what it means to our historical landscape
Dr. Estelle Chaussard is currently a senior research scientist and will talk about the growing threats related to sea level rise, increased flooding and water sustainability – and what it means to all of us as we look at our homes and historic buildings. Estelle will use Boston as her backdrop, given that the city has experienced, ameliorated and lived with these changes over the years.
To Register: Please visit the library website to register for this program. Find the program, then click on “Begin Registration“ to sign up. You will receive an e-mail the day before the event with the Zoom information you need to join us. (If you’d rather register by phone, just call 781-320-1045.)
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