The National New Play Network (NNPN) announced last week that Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will receive one of its first “Bridge Program” grants for Kween by Vichet Chum, a quick-witted, inspirational story of a 16-year-old, Cambodian-American Lowell High School student, who aspires to be a poet under the alias Khmer Kerouac. Continue Reading →
Arts
VIDEO: Sculptor/Painter uses Mixed Media and Love of Color in PCA Virtual Exhibition
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WestfordCAT’s Patty Stocker continues her special series that focuses on regional artists that are scheduled to display their work at the Parish Center for the Arts’ Artist of the Month virtual exhibitions. Continue Reading →
CATNews Updates
Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee Goal: Zero Greenhouse Gases in Town By 2050
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This committee may also assist the facilities director on energy-related efforts, and shall assist the permanent town building committee on all town facility projects over $50,000, where energy usage is impacted, by reviewing and potentially recommending alternative energy sources, materials, or other options to be used. Continue Reading →
CATNews Updates
Lowell General Hospital Opens Mass Vaccination Center
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Lowell General Hospital just opened a vaccination facility on Pawtucket Boulevard in Lowell to immunize 65-year-olds and older in this region. Continue Reading →
CATNews Updates
Apply for Position on the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee
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Click here to subscribe to our website. The Select Board members voted to rename, recharter and expand the current Energy Committee on Feb. 8. Their mission is to guide the town of Westford to a clean energy future. The committee needs knowledgeable and enthusiastic people with a wide range of backgrounds to make this happen. Continue Reading →
Arts
What’s Happening at the J.V. Fletcher Library
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Device Advice comes to Zoom! : Do you want to download items from our e-collections but you aren’t sure where to begin? If you need help navigating Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby, OverDrive, Freegal or O’Reilly for Libraries, book a Zoom appointment with a librarian. Fill out our form and we will contact you to schedule a session. If you prefer phone support, or need assistance with the form, call Information Services at 978-399-2304. Continue Reading →
Weather
Weathering the Weather with Ed
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Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Posted Monday, Feb. 22
A little snow and rain early evening. 40s Tuesday through Thursday, Feb 23-25, colder Friday and Saturday, milder on Sunday. Continue Reading →
Cultural
St. Mark’s Parishioners Will Match Donations for Hunger Relief
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The Five Loaves, Two Fishes campaign will match each dollar given to five local hunger relief programs—up to $6,000—doubling the impact of donations to organizations straining under an increase in demand for their services. Continue Reading →
CATNews Updates
More Than 20,000 Vaccine Appointments Available at Mass Sites
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The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Feb. 12 that Massachusetts has exceeded one million doses of vaccines administered, over 20,000 vaccine appointments are available at mass vaccination sites and extended hours for the call center to support 75+ residents seeking assistance to schedule an appointment for a vaccine. Continue Reading →
Schools
Guidelines for Fall2 Sports at Westford Academy
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The goal is to continue this training during the next two months leading up to the Spring Track & Field season. Continue Reading →