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Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Westwood School Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting provided an overview of recent district activities, including school sports events, anti-bullying assemblies, and student educational projects. A primary focus was the update from the Community Coalition to Combat Hate Speech, which centered on three key pillars: improving incident response protocols, enhancing community engagement, and reviewing social-emotional curriculum. The committee discussed the development of an online incident reporting dashboard, the creation of a clear, step-by-step district response plan for hate speech incidents, and the formation of a new community response team involving town departments and local clergy. The session also included a mandatory quarterly update from the technology collaborative.
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The Select Board hosted a community forum to present a new proposal for the replacement of Fire Station One. Key discussion topics included the urgent need for a new station due to structural deficiencies and the lack of modern decontamination facilities, the selection of the former Deerfield School site for the new facility, and the project's revised scope and design efficiency. The board outlined the architectural approach, which includes a dedicated decontamination corridor and space for fleet maintenance, and discussed the funding strategy involving debt exclusion and available town funds to minimize taxpayer impact.
Jun 10, 2026·Board meeting
Westwood School Committee And Westwood Select Board Joint Meeting
The Westwood School Committee and Westwood Select Board held a joint meeting to discuss and take action on a recommendation by the Westwood Human Rights Task Force to issue a joint statement condemning hate speech in the community. The discussion centered on the need for this statement as a foundation for moving forward, emphasizing community safety, inclusion, and accountability. Participants also discussed the formation of the Westwood Community Coalition to combat hate speech, its structure, and how residents can get involved, as well as plans for better communicating these efforts through updated web resources.
