Staying on top of what's going on around Westwood is easier than ever! The Town has several options - on a variety of platforms - for all residents to stay on top of public safety information, school, and town business.
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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.
All residences were mailed a copy of the Finance and Warrant Commission 2024 Annual Report, Warrant and Recommendations book. This book includes a summary of each warrant article being presented to Town Meeting and the Finance and Warrant Commission's recommendation on each article. Click on the image below to read it now.
Please Bring Your Book to Town Meeting!
If you think “I am too young to go to the Senior Center,” think again. The average age of those who enjoy Senior Centers is 70, but many adults who are 60 come to our programs and classes. Age has nothing to do with coming to our Center, and being active is the best way to stay healthy and age well.
Check out featured, special programs below. You may also view our current newsletter for more information on all of our programs.
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At the upcoming May 6th Annual Town Meeting, the Planning Board will propose to expand the Mixed-Use Multi-Family Residential Overlay District (MUMFROD) zoning to meet the MBTA Communities Law requirements and as part of its commitment to creating more housing opportunities for all.
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Mosquito Control
The Town of Westwood is a member of the Norfolk County Mosquito Control District which provides mosquito control activities. The District conducts monitoring to detect disease, water management to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes in existing drainage swales and systems, larval control to control mosquitoes before they become flying adults, and adult control to manage mosquitoes. Aerial larval applications are conducted over wetlands for nuisance control in the spring. Adult Control (Adulticiding) is conducted from truck-mounted equipment (mosquito spraying) and is conducted weekly, weather permitting in the evenings after sunset by request only. Visit the District’s website at www.norfolkcountymosquito.org for more information.
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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 before 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.
The Department of Public Works needs each Westwood household's assistance! Westwood's recycling contamination has increased significantly. We have been fortunate through residents' efforts and Town negotiation to avoid the impact of a contamination charge for a while. Based on the results of our most recent audit, additional contamination charges will be applied if we do not correct this immediately. With the help of each resident, we are certain we can decrease and eliminate recycling contamination.
Check out this great video for the kids in your household!
Check out these additional resources below for helpful recycling tips:
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The WEEK of May 27th – 31st
There is a 1-DAY DELAY for trash & recycle collections in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday
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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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Follow us on Social Media @westwoodyfs
To learn more about our upcoming programs, mentor programs, counseling, mental health resources and services please follow us on social media @westwoodyfs.
Westwood Community Chest Invites Applications for Summer Camp Awards
Westwood Community Chest is accepting applications for Campership Awards - financial aid awards of up to $800 per child - to help Westwood families send their children to summer camp. Awards are granted on a rolling basis over the next two months. Applications may be submitted for the next two deadlines, May 19 and June 10. Eligible recipients are children residing in Westwood from kindergarten to twelfth grade.
Click here to apply online and for more information.
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