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🌱 Patch AM: What really happened in last week’s crash and break-ins across Westwood?
Also, don't miss Ukulele Play-Along on the Westwood Patch calendar

Greetings Westwood! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What really happened in last week's crash and break-ins across Westwood?
Also on today's calendar: Ukulele Play-Along and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police Log: Driver and Passenger Extricated after Crash, Resident Reports Assault in Friend's Home, Vehicle Break-Ins (town.news) — Westwood residents can see a busy week of police activity, from vehicle break-ins on several neighborhood streets to a serious Winter Street crash where a driver and passenger were extricated and hospitalized. The log also covers shoplifting on University Avenue, a lost high-value ring, road rage ending at the Westwood police station, and a disorderly passenger removed at Route 128 Station.
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📸 Around Westwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westwood
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- Great Reads MA Book Discussion: "Nothing More of This Land&qu
Morrill Memorial Library First Congregational Church 100 Winter St, Norwood, MA, 02062
6:30 pm - [Virtual] Turn the Page Book Group-Happiness Falls
Morrill Memorial Library Virtual
6:30 pm - Open Mah Jongg
Westwood Public Library Conference Room, Main Library
7:00 pm - Conservation Commission Meeting
Town of Norwood Norwood, MA 02062
7:30 pm - Zoom with a Law Librarian
Morrill Memorial Library Virtual
1:00 pm - Communication Without Limits
Morrill Memorial Library Simoni Room , 33 Walpole St., Norwood
1:30 pm - Read Wildly on the Library Patio
Westwood Public Library Library Green, Main Library
6:00 pm - Sewstainability StashShare: Drop-Off
Morrill Memorial Library Simoni Room , 33 Walpole St., Norwood
6:00 pm - Ukulele Play-Along →
Westwood Public Library, 660 High St, Westwood
1:00 pm - Ukulele Play-Along →
Westwood Public Library, 660 High St, Westwood
1:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
Tuesday September 8
📣 Westwood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby & Me Storytime
Dedham Public Library Endicott Branch - Children's Area
9:30 am - Terrific Toddlers Storytime
Needham Free Public Library Library Community Room , 1139 Highland
10:00 am - Together Tales with Ms. Gloria
Morrill Memorial Library Off Site , 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA\
10:00 am - Terrific Toddlers Storytime with Ms. Sarah
Needham Free Public Library Children's Room , 1139 Highland
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Schulte posted a job opening for FT Housekeeping Houseperson incl weekends in Westwood. Apply here.
- PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Full Time in Westwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Norwood
- REVIEW: Joanna Connor 'Live On 11/11' (americanahighways.org)
- Unlimited Pizza Pass Offered By Popular Chain: How To Buy One (dailyvoice.com)
- High school football 2026 schedule and results for MetroWest (metrowestdailynews.com)
Needham
- Indian Community Celebrates Country's Independence (needhamlocal.org)
Ok Westwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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