Westwood Year In Review: 5 Most-Read Stories Of 2017

WESTWOOD, MA – As the year winds down, we are looking back at some of our top stories on Westwood Patch.

Here's a look at the five most-read stories of 2017:

1. 2 Struck On Pond Street In Westwood: PD - Two people were struck in the crosswalk by the area of Pond Street and Lakeshore Drive in Westwood in November.
2. Westwood Man Convicted Of 2015 Fenway Rape - Suffolk District Attorney Dan Conley said the evidence against Michael Purpura was "chilling."
3. Westwood Man, 9 Others Charged In LSU Fraternity Pledge's Death - A Westwood native was among 10 people facing hazing charges in connection with Maxwell Gruver's death in September.
4. HomeGoods Sister Store Homesense Opens In Westwood - Homesense, owned by the parent company of HomeGoods and TJ Maxx, places a heavier emphasis on furniture, lighting and gifts.
5. Sexual Assault Investigation At Now-Shuttered Westwood Psychiatric Hospital - Westwood police investigated an alleged sexual assault at Westwood Lodge, which state officials permanently closed in August.