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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.
Visit the MA Online Voter Registration System
- Register or Pre-Register to Vote
- Update Name, Address and/or Party
Please contact Town Clerk, Dottie Powers at townclerk@townhall.westwood.ma.us or 781-326-3964 if you have any questions.
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Vote by Mail Coming in January 2024
Voting by mail will be available to all registered voters for the 2024 Election cycle. Be on the lookout for an application in mid-January that will be mailed to every registered voter from the Secretary of State. You will have to designate what election you would like a ballot mailed for. For a primary, if you are registered in a party, you will only be eligible to receive that ballot unless you change your party. If you are an unenrolled voter (no party) you have to designate what party ballot you want mailed to you. Please be sure to fill it out completely with your signature so that there is no delay in processing your request. More information will follow in the upcoming months. There will also be an online portal on the Secretary of State's website for State Elections only.
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November Updates from the COA
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The Westwood Council on Aging is kicking off the season of giving...
Thank you for supporting our seniors!
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No delay in trash and recycling collections for the Veterans' Day Holiday, 11/10/23. |
Everything (trash/recycle/yard waste/bulk, etc.) for collection must be at the curbside by 7 am on your scheduled day. Any missed pick-ups (that were at curbside by 7 am) must be reported. Please email dpw@townhall.westwood.ma.us or call 781-251-2587 within 24 hours of your scheduled day.
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There WILL be a one-day delay in trash/ recycling and yard waste collections on Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving week (11/23 & 11/24).
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Download the free Recycle Coach App for our calendar, reminders, events, do’s & don’ts and what goes where at your fingertips. |
Westwood’s Climate Resiliency Plan Taking Shape
One gas-powered leaf blower running in your yard for 30 to 60 minutes emits as much carbon dioxide as a pickup truck driving from Texas to Alaska. It sounds hard to believe, but that was one fact discussed during a meeting on Oct. 19 of Westwood residents, including a group of Westwood High School students, interested in contributing to the town’s first Climate Resiliency Plan. Town Planner Elijah Romulus led the meeting. "We broke into five small groups based on different areas of the plan,” said Romulus. “Those five areas are: land use and transportation; natural and working lands; sustainable buildings and clean energy use; resiliency planning and implementation; and water and waste management.”
During the breakouts, the groups discussed hopes and concerns then came back together to share what they worked on.
“We are looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint while being business friendly,” said Romulus. “For instance, one group looked at the Route 109 corridor in Westwood and communities it crosses through, and talked about potentially lobbying the MBTA for a fixed bus route in that area.”
A 2017 study found that only about 3 percent of the town’s emissions were generated by municipal buildings and operations and that the bulk of emissions came from residential buildings, passenger vehicles, and the manufacturing industry.
The group will meet again on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at the Westwood Public Library main branch. Romulus urges more members of the public to attend.
“It’s important to come out so that your voice is heard,” said Romulus. “If you have any concerns or hopes around this plan, please join us. It’s all about climate action. There has definitely been an uptick in large climate events and natural disasters. We want to be prepared as a community to move forward.”
Residents are also encouraged to fill out a Climate Action, Resiliency and Sustainability survey which can be found here. A new youth survey recommended for residents from sixth grade to college age can be found here.
Romulus said the town’s goal is to have the Climate Resiliency Plan completed by next summer.
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Public Safety Communications
Helpful Information from Public Safety Communications Manager, Brian A. Kamp, ENP |
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Annual Toy Drive
The Westwood Public Safety Communications Center has partnered with Westwood Fire Department, and Westwood Police Department to collect toys for the Marine Foundation TOYS FOR TOTS program.
At Christmas, Toys for Tots Coordinators, with the assistance of local social welfare agencies, church groups, and other local community agencies, distribute the toys to the less fortunate children of the community. Over the years, Marines have established close working relationships with social welfare agencies, churches and other local community agencies which are well qualified to identify economically disadvantaged children in the community and play important roles in the distribution of the toys.
The ultimate success of our Toy Drive depends on the support of the Westwood community and the generosity of those who donate toys.
See the flyer below for more details.
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"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
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TJ Tedeschi and Sarada Kalpee are the Veteran Service Officers (VSO) for the five communities of the West Suburban Veterans District (WSVD). They can assist with gathering of essential paperwork to support legitimate claims, filing such claims and, if necessary, appeal any denied claims. Westwood Veterans may call or email the office to schedule an appointment.
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Townwide Food Drive |
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