Westwood Press

Honor roll

Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X., the Headmaster of Xaverian Brothers High School is pleased to announce the following students have been named to the honor roll for the third marking period of the 2011-12 school year.

Alumni from the Catholic Memorial graduation classes ending in '2' and '7' are invited to this year's CM Reunion, to be held on the campus of Catholic Memorial School on June 8-9.

Looking for a reason to encourage your kids to hit the books this summer? How about the chance to win a new bike or a gift card for summer fun? Dependable Cleaners has kicked off its 14th Annual Read to Ride program designed to encourage students to keep up the challenging momentum of school while fostering the love of reading and staying healthy during summer vacation.

Three candidates have been chosen for the final round of interviews for Westwood Integrated Preschool Director.

Looking at 13-year-old Caroline Fitzgerald of Westwood, it is hard to tell that she has been living with Type-1 diabetes since she was 8 years old.

The meeting

At its meeting on Monday, May 14, the Westwood Board of Selectmen approved a beer and wine license for Lambert’s Rainbow Fruit, heard an update on the construction of the new town library, and discussed the search for a new public works director.

The owner of a dog ordered banished from Westwood after attacking a resident has promised to appeal the decision, and has threatened legal action from what he considers a biased hearing process.

Attorney General Martha Coakley is trying to clarify what it means to violate the Open Meeting Law intentionally, an offense that can cost government boards a $1,000 fine.

Westwood Recycling Day, May 19, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Westwood residents may obtain approved sharps containers free of charge during business hours at the Board of Health Office, Town Hall, or the Senior Center. Sharps must be placed in this approved container for proper disposal. Needles, lancets, and syringes are all considered sharps.

"THE VALOR ACT" TO HELP VETERANS (S 2241)

Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would expand financial, housing and education benefits and many other services for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families.

The Norwood Evening Garden Club will hold its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hawes Pool Park in South Norwood, rain or shine. There will be no early-bird sales.

Gov. Deval Patrick applauded President Barack Obama’s public support of same sex marriage Thursday during an editorial board meeting with Wicked Local.

“I think leadership by conviction is always good politics. Always,” said Patrick. “It’s not conventional, but it’s good politics.”

Dean’s list

Villanova University named the following students to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester.

Erin Curran, from Westwood, is enrolled in the College of Engineering.

Margaret Emerson, from Westwood, is enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The latest eReader devices are now available for loan at the Westwood Main Library. Town residents can borrow a Kindle (Amazon) or a Color Nook (Barnes & Nobles) for a one-week period.  Each device is easy to use and comes with instructions. Both the Kindle and the Nook have pre-loaded best-sellers and popular titles for your enjoyment.

On Saturday, May 12, the 20th annual Letter Carriers Food Drive will take place in Westwood and Norwood. Local volunteers are hoping everyone on their postal routes who is able will participate.

The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday unanimously passed “The Valor Act” – new legislation that will expand benefits and increase access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military and their families, state Sen. Mike Rush, D-West Roxbury, announced in a press release.

Town Meeting will continue to a second night tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at the High School. Registration begins at 7 p.m.

A new building code calling for more energy-efficient construction met with approval, while a proposal for expanding the wireless district failed to get the necessary two-thirds votes.

Article 31 sought to amend the town’s zoning bylaws to establish two separate Wireless Communications Overlay Districts (WCOD) in Westwood, allowing for the construction of wireless facilities on specified parcels of land.

Join the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce for the first Fashion Envy-Fashion Extravaganza, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit Birthday Wishes of Foxboro, an organization dedicated to bringing the job of birthday parties to homeless children.