Westwood Wire - July 2024

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Westwood Wire - July 2024

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Dear Residents,

Happy Independence Day, 2024!

This month's WIRE highlights include:

Please keep reading for all the details.

Town of Westwood


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News from the town

Westwood Select Board's Office


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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Westwood Human Rights Task Force


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?

Town of Westwood Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion


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The Town of Westwood values and seeks to recognize the diversity of our community. Please reach out to westwoodwire@westwoodma.gov, with any suggestions for these monthly highlights.


Westwood Human Resources Department


Click here to view our employment opportunities!

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Westwood Collector's Office


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Tax Collector Announces New Look for Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills

Residents will notice a change in the look of real estate and personal property tax bills beginning July 1, 2024.  All pertinent information on bills is the same, we have just updated the bill format and look!  

As a reminder, you have several options to pay your tax bills:

  • Pay online
  • Mail to Town Hall, 580 High Street
  • Drop it off in person at the Collector’s office (Monday-Thursday 8 am-4:30 pm, Friday 8 am-1 pm) or
  • Drop it into the green and white Town Hall drop box in front of Town Hall.

Questions? Call the Collector’s Office at 781 320-1017.


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Westwood Town Board and Committee Openings


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Westwood Town Clerk


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Dog Licensing Fees & Information:   

  • Dogs not Neutered or Spayed: $20.00
  • Dogs Neutered or Spayed: $15.00
  • Online convenience fee: $2.00
  • Apply for License by Mail - add the postage fee: $1.00
  • 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 (Special Permit is required)
  • Licenses are issued annually on January 1st and expire on December 31st.
  • If you are unsure, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 781 326-3964 or townclerk@westwoodma.gov 
  • Click here to pay online!

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Marriage Intentions

Marriage intentions must be filed by appointment only. Please click her to review the guidelines for applying for a marriage license.

If you have any questions, please contact Town Clerk, Dottie Powers at townclerk@westwoodma.gov or 781 326-3964. 


Westwood Council on Aging


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Westwood Police Department


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Westwood Department of Public Works


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The Department of Public Works needs each household's assistance to decrease and eliminate our increasing recycling contamination!  So far the town has been fortunate through residents' efforts and negotiations to avoid the impact of a contamination charge.  Based on the results of our most recent audit, additional contamination charges will be applied if we do not decrease our recycling contamination. 


Check out these links below for helpful recycling tips.



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trash cans

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@westwoodma.gov or call 781-251-2587 within 24 hours of your scheduled day.


ANNUAL TRASH BARREL PAYMENTS DUE NOW

If your household has more than one trash barrel, please pay the annual fee online or send a check to the Town of Westwood, 50 Carby Street.  See our website for more information. 


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July 4th and 5th have 1-DAY DELAY in trash/recycle collections for the Independence Day Holiday.


Westwood Public Library


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Westwood Recreation Department


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Westwood Youth and Family Services


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Follow Westwood Youth and Family Services 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.


News from Community

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Hale Education


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