July 4th Roundup: 5 Things to Know Today, What's Open and Closed in Westwood

Happy Independence Day, Westwood!

Today we're combining our morning roundup of news and information with a list of what's open and closed in Westwood for the holiday. 

5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 4

Today's Weather: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. today, with otherwise partly sunny skies and a high near 88 degrees, according to information from the National Weather Service.

1. Heading into Boston for July 4th? 
2. Westwood's trash and recycling schedule will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week due to the holiday today.
3. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has modified its Commuter Rail surcharge policy, which began on July 1. (Full details on the MBTA fare hikes can be found here.)
4. A group of residents from the East Street area  to discuss ways to reduce traffic accidents under the East Street bridge.
5. Be sure to head into Boston to see the Tall Ships, an event that .

What's Open and Closed in Westwood Today:

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• Convenience Stores: Open at owner's discretion.
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• MBTA Stations ( and ): Commuter rail service from Islington Station and 128 Station will operate on a Saturday schedule.
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• Restaurants: Open at owners' discretion.