Westford made it through another Town Meeting on March 23. We plowed through several controversial issues – alcohol on town fields, the restaurant on Drew Gardens, the storm-water enterprise fund – not to mention the $125 million fiscal 2020 budget. Continue Reading →
Wild Woman of Westford Fundraiser, March 30
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Get daily Westford text alerts by subscribing here. If you value this free news please consider making a donation to WestfordCAT through: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1659975. The Westford Historical Society is hosting the Wild Women of Westford on
Saturday, March 30 starting at 7 p.m. This fundraiser will be held at the Museum. Every woman has a story to tell and gifts to share with the world. Since 1987, the United
States has formally recognized March as National Women’s History Month. Continue Reading →
Local Government
Drew Gardens Debate Rages On; Bill Harman Faces Off with Tom Barry and Bill Nussbum
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Barry and Nussbum who favor the restaurant debated Harman over the phone from their Florida vacation site. Harman was in the studio with “Main Street”‘ host, Joyce Pellino Crane. Continue Reading →
Cultural
VIDEO: A ‘Main Street’ Conversation with Shamim Bhindarwala
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Shamim Bhindarwala sits down with WestfordCAT News Director Joyce Pellino Crane for a chat about the Muslim faith, the recent massacre of Muslim worshipers in Christchurch, New Zealand, and what she has experienced as a Muslim living in Westford, Massachusetts. Continue Reading →
Cultural
What’s Happening at the J.V. Fletcher Library
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The J.V. Fletcher Library is located at 50 Main St., Westford. For more information or to register for a program, visit http://www.westfordlibrary.org or call 978-692-5555. Continue Reading →
Arts
Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Performs on Local Music Rocks
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Frances is a Cincinnati native currently in her senior year at Clark University. Continue Reading →
CATNews Updates
WestfordCAT Weekly News – Friday, March 22, 2019
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This week’s edition covers upcoming candidates in the town’s May election, the debate on when and where alcohol can be consumed on public property, a personal reflection on the mass shooting at a mosque in New Zealand, and much more. Continue Reading →
Local Government
Neighbors Seek Relief from VFW Ball Field Activities; Voters to Decide Two Town Meeting Articles
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Selectmen are caught between the league players who want to continue their tradition of playing games at the VFW field at least until 10 p.m. on some nights, and the neighbors, who want to prohibit the consumption of alcohol on public property and turn off the field lights at 10 p.m. Continue Reading →
Health
CHERYL A. MAJOR: Eight Reasons to Eliminate Processed Foods
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Most of us know that a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains is our best choice. Continue Reading →
Animals
ADOPTABLE PET: Diamond will Sparkle
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Diamond is an active and friendly, two year old pit bull mix available now for adoption at the Lowell Humane Society. Continue Reading →
