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ALERT Westwood
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Westwood Word
The Westwood Word is the town's print publication mailed to all residential homes three times per year, April (Spring/Summer), September (Fall), and January (Winter). Westwood Word highlights events, happenings, and news within Westwood through town and community submissions. To see the latest Westwood Word, please click here.
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Did you know...
...that July is Disability Pride Month in the United States, and that the first Disability Pride Day was held in Boston, Massachusetts?
The Town of Westwood values and seeks to recognize the diversity of our community. Please reach out to westwoodwire@townhall.westwood.ma.us with any suggestions for these monthly highlights.
The Westwood Commission on Disability works collaboratively with other Town offices to assist the Town in complying with state and federal requirements and promotes universal access to community life and activities.
The Commission also has a role as a “watchdog", bringing access issues to the attention of Town as well as state officials. A few years ago, a significant issue at the MBTA Route 128 Amtrak Station came to the attention of the Commission. Passengers with mobility issues arriving in Westwood on an in-bound train had no way to cross the tracks to the station due to a broken elevator. Town officials including the Commission convened a meeting with MBTA and Amtrak officials and worked with state and federal legislative representatives to prioritize equipment repair.
Some of the major projects the Commission participated in include: the 2020 Town Comprehensive Plan, the universal access design review for the new Pine Hill Elementary School, review of access improvements at the School Street Playground, and obtaining a grant to fund an updated ADA Self-evaluation and Transition Plan.
The Commission on Disability typically meets once a month via Zoom webinar.
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Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
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A Thank You Note from Town Clerk Dottie Powers...
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Westwood for participating in our Annual Town Election and to congratulate all the newly elected town officials. For those who were not elected, you should be proud of yourselves for your willingness to serve our community and for stepping up as it’s not easy to run for an elective office. We hope you will continue to be involved. We live in a great community because of all of the people working hard to give their time and talents to make it a wonderful place to live and raise families.
I would like to thank the School Department Facilities Manager and Staff, Town Facilities Manager and Staff, Public Works Department and Staff, for delivery and setup of Election equipment as well as our Police Department for helping with the traffic flow and for ensuring the safety of our Voters and Election workers throughout the Election Day. It takes many staff members to assist in the preparation and execution of Election Day so that our voters have a great experience.
Many thanks to our dedicated team of Election staff and High School students who assisted on Election Day. We are extremely grateful for their time and talents.
Dottie
Dog Licensing
If you own a dog (s) the deadline to license your dog was March 31, 2023; it’s a state and local law that all dogs be licensed at 6 months and older.
- You may license your dog online, or by mail, provided you include a copy of a current rabies certificate.
- If you are licensing your dog for the first time, proof of spaying or neutering is also required.
- Licenses are valid from January 1 through December 31, 2023.
- You must license your dog on an annual basis.
- If you own more than 4 dogs this is considered a “Personal Kennel” per MGL c. 140 §136A.
- You must go through a special permit application process through the Zoning Board of Appeals to license a kennel. Contact the building inspector at 781-320-1091 for more information.
- Failure to re-license your dog on or before March 31, 2023, will result in a fine of $25.00, per town bylaws §184-10, B. (1). The late fee will not apply for new dogs.
- Please be sure to include the correct licensing fee. If you are unsure, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 781 326-3964 or townclerk@townhall.westwood.ma.us
Licensing Fees:
- Online convenience fee: $2.00
- Postage fee: $1.00
- Dogs not Neutered or Spayed: $15.00
- Dogs Neutered or Spayed: $10.00
- For residents ages 70 or older, the fee is waived for one dog per household (proof of age is required)
- Kennel Fees: Please contact the Town Clerk’s office (a special permit is required)
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The Town Clerk’s office offers the following services...
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Please contact Town Clerk, Dottie Powers at townclerk@townhall.westwood.ma.us or 781-326-3964 with any questions.
Westwood Council on Aging is on Facebook!
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TRASH & RECYCLING NEWS
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Trash and Recycling collections will be delayed 1 DAY on July 4th (and the remainder of week) in observance of Independence Day.
(7/3, Monday is normal pick up)
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STREET PAVING INFORMATION
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July 1, 2023 is the first day to submit Second Water Meter Readings
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July 31, 2023 is the last day to submit Second Water Meter Readings
Your Sewer account number is eight digits. If you are looking at your water bill, remove the first and last two digits, resulting in your Sewer Account Number (8 digits only).
You must upload a clear picture (4 white digits legible) of your irrigation meter or errors will result in your usage credit.
IRRIGATION/2nd METER READINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED EVERY JULY AND OCTOBER (submission window deactivates last day of the month at midnight).
SECOND METER NOTIFICATION: For future reminders/alerts/notifications to submit your second meter reading, sign up for the town wide phone call alert system click here OR go to the town website and sign up for Alert Westwood Notifications/Second Meters.
"TJ" Tedeschi, Deputy Director
West Suburban Veterans' Services District
Mondays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Westwood Council on Aging
(781) 489-7509
ttedeschi@westsuburbanveterans.com
Westwood Veterans may call or email Mr. Tedeschi to schedule an appointment.
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A Thank You from Westwood Youth & Family Services...
Westwood Youth & Family Services would like to thank all of the high school students who volunteered with our 2022-2023 Mentor Program, providing over 1,600 hours of community service hours to the Town of Westwood. We would also like to thank our school and community partners who helped make this year a success!
Westwood High School Student Volunteers
The Town of Westwood assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this e-mail. The information contained in this e-mail is provided on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness.
The Town of Westwood does not condone, agree with and or support all contents contained in this e-mail and should be viewed as information only.
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Westwood Cultural Council (WCC) helps provide cultural opportunities for residents of the community. Annually, WCC gives grants to applicants wishing to provide opportunities in the arts, humanities and sciences to various segments of Westwood’s residents. The WCC receives grant funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to promote excellence, access, education & diversity in the arts, sciences and humanities to improve the community, economics & quality of life of Westwood.
Grant Awards for 2023
This year Westwood Cultural Council (WCC) funded, either in whole or in part, ten projects. The Council on Aging will receive funding for two musical programs, St. Patrick's Day party, and the Halloween party. The Library will also receive funding for two programs, a Creative Hands-On Building Challenge and a Musical Baseball Show at the Islington Branch Library.
The schools have received grants as well. The Downey, Martha Jones, Hanlon, and Sheehan Schools have all had projects funded in whole or in part. The Integrated Preschool will experience Talking Hands and Creative Movement programs. In addition, the Poetry in the Schools program will be funded for another year.
The WCC will be accepting applications in September for next year's grant cycle. For more information go to the website at www.mass-culture.org.
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