Politics & Government
Welcome Reception Tonight for New Westwood Police Chief
The reception will be held at the new Westwood library from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight (July 17).

The Board of Selectmen will hold a welcome ceremony tonight (July 17) for the new Westwood Chief of Police Jeffrey Silva at the new Westwood Public Library (660 High 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
"Since he previously worked in New Bedford, he is not a familiar person in the community, so this meet and greet is a way we have introduced new department heads to the community when they first start out," said Town Administrator Mike Jaillet.
Silva was appointed in June after a months-long search to replace Police Chief William Chase who resigned in January.
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