Westwood was established in 1897. It is made up of a community of 14, 626 located 12 miles southwest of Boston. Westwood is situated at the junction of Route 95/128 and 93 and provides an excellent location for its residents with easy access to Boston, but with all the elements of a beautiful suburban community. 

Westwood is recognized for the quality of its education. Students consistently score in the top percentiles on national tests, MCAS, and the overwhelming majority of students graduating from the high school go on to higher education. The Town also encourages and maintains many recreational areas and facilities, including numerous conservation areas, playgrounds, ball fields and an indoor pool facility. The Town has two libraries, a senior center, Youth & Family Services, and numerous community-sponsored events for the Town's residents.

The Town of Westwood Massachusetts is governed by the Board of Selectmen, which is made up of three members who are elected for three-year overlapping terms. The Town adopted a Home Rule Charter, which provides for the Selectmen, Open Town Meeting, and Town Administrator form of government.

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Town of Westwood, Massachusetts

Town of Westwood, Massachusetts' headquarters in Westwood, MA, United States

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Eric Alden

Brian Kamp

Laurie Destefano

Steven Cromack

Laura Northup-Bucari

Tara Mansour Otd

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