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What’s Happening at the J.V. Fletcher Library

By: Submitted Content | 6 hours ago

CHERYL A. MAJOR: 10 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Depression

By: Cheryl A. Major | 19 hours ago

ADOPTABLE PET: This Pit Bull Mix Will aMaze You

By: Patty Stocker | 20 hours ago

Westford Academy student leader of the Model U.N. Club, Megnha Vasiraju. PHOTO BY NICK WOODBURY

WESTFORD ACADEMY: Model U.N. Club is Spotlighted

By: Submitted Content | 20 hours ago

PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Festival Ongoing Through Dec. 27

By: Joyce Pellino Crane | December 10, 2018

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FEATURED

COMMENTARY: FCC Proposed Policy Change Could Phase Out Public Access Television Stations. Here’s Why it Matters

We’re asking our viewers and readers to submit their comments to the FCC in favor of public access stations before this proposed change could force us to shut our doors.

Arts

Concord Women’s Chorus Performs ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime

By: Submitted Content | December 10, 2018

Joyful and lyrical, the Concord Women’s chorus will present a wintertime repertoire that melds unique settings of treasured carols with vibrant new works by Ola Gjeilo, Kim André Arnesen, Andrew Carter, Carol Barnett, and more. Continue Reading →

Business

Market Somersault Drives Up Cost of Collecting Recyclable Items in Westford and Beyond

By: Joyce Pellino Crane | December 9, 2018

On the set of Main Street, News Director Joyce Pellino Crane speaks with Chris Macera, municipal services director for Republic Services, and Ellen Harde, co-chairman of the Recycling Commission. WESTFORDCAT PHOTO

A shift in the market is prompting changes to the recycling process in communities throughout the country, including Westford. Continue Reading →

Schools

Recommendation regarding Westford Academy Graduation Robes from the School Committee Policy Subcommittee

By: Submitted Content | December 8, 2018

School Committee member Megan Eckroth (left) reads a policy recommendation as Mingquan Zheng and Steven MacMaster listen. WESTFORDCAT PHOTO

The Policy Subcommittee is currently in the process of reviewing and revising the policy on Student Dress / School Dress, P5323. Continue Reading →

Cultural

Things to Do In and Around Westford this Week

By: Joyce Pellino Crane | December 7, 2018

Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops. COURTESY PHOTO

Here are suggestions for things to do in and around Westford this coming week. Continue Reading →

CATNews Updates

WestfordCAT Weekly News – Friday, December 7

By: Joyce Pellino Crane and Patty Stocker | December 6, 2018

VIDEO: WestfordCAT Weekly News Show for Friday, December 7, 2018 Continue Reading →

Cultural

What’s Happening at the J.V. Fletcher Library

By: Joyce Pellino Crane | December 6, 2018

Knitting Group: Monday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. This informal Knitting Group meets in the Mary Atwood Room on the second Monday of every month from 3 to 5 p.m. and on the fourth Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Continue Reading →

Cultural

Scouts Earn Eagle Badge; Presented with Citation from House of Representatives

By: Joyce Pellino Crane | December 6, 2018

Pictured are Alec Musante, Representative Arciero and Arya Kunaparaju, all of Westford. COURTESY PHOTO

Arya Kunaparaju and Alec Musante of Westford Boy Scout Troop 159 recently received their Eagle Scout badges, the highest award given in Scouting, during a ceremony at First Parish Church United in Westford. Continue Reading →

Health

CHERYL A. MAJOR: Coping with Holiday Depression

By: Cheryl A. Major | December 5, 2018

It’s not always “the most wonderful time of the year.” In fact, for many and for a variety of reasons, coping with holiday depression can be pretty challenging. Depression is a huge problem at any time of the year, but at holiday season, it can be particularly painful. Continue Reading →

Animals

ADOPTABLE PET: Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun with Genoa and Vienna

By: Patty Stocker | December 5, 2018

The Lowell Humane Society is looking to find one home for two cats brought into the shelter together. Continue Reading →

Arts

Blanchard Theatre Arts Presents Shrek The Musical Jr.

By: Submitted Content | December 4, 2018

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and Broadway musical. Continue Reading →