Dick Paster Featured on Westwood Living's August Cover

By: Tom Leyden

Dick Paster has lived a life defined by service, leadership, and a love of baseball. From the College World Series to the Armed Forces to mentoring generations of young athletes in Westwood, his journey is defined by dedication, achievement, humility, and giving back. The August issue will arrive in homes between August 15-20, and you can read an excerpt of the cover feature by CLICKING HERE

Cover: Rick Bern Photography
Design: Sara Jessick
Content Coordinator: Diana Bezdedeanu

ALSO INSIDE:

A record-high 12 contributions from our Expert Panel: Mike DiSarro, Dr. Drew Chase, Rob Reilly, Justin Voigt, Lucy DePaula, Bob & Brian Folsom, Dr. Michael Lawrence, Roula Bakis, Dr. Kurt Hofmann, Dr. Ryan Welter, Leah Kofos & Kara Carey

Home & Garden – Trevor Laubenstein showcases an amazing home transformation

Julian Saroufim is the Tinsley Team Standout Student of the Month

Modern Eyes Places to See – Dr. Graham and Christina Stetson take us into Boston

Christopher’s Haven Serves Families Fighting Cancer Together

Catching Up with Domenic Esposito four years after his September ‘22 Cover Feature

Joe & Jackie Bethoney – The Father/Daughter Real Estate Duo

The Dental Arts of Westwood Athletes of the Month are our 2026 Westwood Living Sports Award Winners

Keira Dent is spotlighted as our Dream Spa Medical Artist of the Month

Owen Ziegler’s Top Shots of the School Year

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Jay Resha’s Westword explores his evolutionary taste

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Lauren Leonard’s Long Run – Train Your Adaptability

Renana G. Kehoe takes A Little Trip To Heaven in our monthly art column

SOCIAL SCENE: Photos from Firefighters Foam and the WYWC Concert Series, presented by Bar ‘Cino

What’s Happening at Hale – Is summer the best season?

The 2026 Fall Sports Schedule – Yes… you’re allowed to cut it out!

What Sold For What – Mike O’Brien has the latest Real Estate stats

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