The following websites are managed by people in Westwood or otherwise serve the community.
1,100 acres of unspoiled woodlands, winding streams, extensive hiking trails and scenic ponds, Hale Reservation offers educational experiences that foster responsibility, leadership and appreciation for the natural environment.
The most common name for the area prior to forming the town was "West Dedham" or the Clapboardtrees Parish. As the town was officially formed, the original name suggested was "Nahatan," however this was considered too similar to Nahant, so constable Isaac Carter proposed "Westwood" instead, and the town was officially formed on April 2, 1897.
Fenerty, West Dedham and Westwood, 300 Years, p. 28
