As a Westford resident for more than 40 years, I am quite concerned about the current turmoil at WestfordCAT. Continue Reading →
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Seeks Support from Select Board to Save Westford Community Access TV
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I would like to express how frustrated I am at the current state of affairs of WestfordCAT and enlist your assistance in immediately supporting a remediation and solution to retain funding. Within a five week period of time, the CAT Board suddenly cancelled their Holiday Open House three days before the event, cancelled the News Service, and lost two critical leadership staff members. Allegedly, there are also rumors of legal ramifications to the rash decisions made not. These last steps were all done suddenly, without any communication or input from members and supporters in the community. Residents rely on WestfordCAT for their news, government streaming services, as well as community programming, and organizations have joined as WestfordCAT partners. At this point in time, the operational plan to be able to support those MOU (memorandum of understanding) services has not been communicated, and residents want to know how those services can continue to be executed with the same professionalism and quality that we have received. Continue Reading →
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Support Education, But Don’t Be Fooled
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Concerned that education funding isn’t going far enough, some are attempting to build momentum for yet another Proposition 2 ½ override. Continue Reading →
Schools
Afternoon School Committee Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 24 at Noon is Cancelled
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Several weeks ago I suggested to the School Committee that in addition to our scheduled evening budget meetings, we schedule a budget meeting during the day to accommodate parents and staff who have a difficult time attending night meetings due to family obligations. Such a meeting was scheduled for this Friday, Jan. 24. Continue Reading →
State and Local Government
Legislator: Bill to Protect Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Passes
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“This is a great piece of legislation as it extends and strengthens protections for a very vulnerable group of individuals in our commonwealth. A very dynamic group of people worked on getting this legislation passed and I am thrilled to have been part of that process,” said Arciero. Continue Reading →
Technology
VIDEO: Westford Academy Graduate and UConn Sophomore Hosts STEM For Girls Program Focusing on Global Outreach
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In this fifth episode, Westford Academy graduate and UConn sophomore, Serena Beri, talks about the importance of piloting STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) global outreach programs to underprivileged countries. Beri and her guests share their experiences of providing supplies, conducting robotic workshops, and teaching fundraising skills to schools in Argentina, Rwanda, India, Ghana, Kenya, and Hong Kong. Continue Reading →
Schools
AFTER THE BELL: Westford Academy’s Speech and Debate Club is Featured
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Westford Academy student Alicia McKenna visits the Speech and Debate Club for an overview of what participants do and how it can help students into the future. Continue Reading →
Arts
WESTFORD ACADEMY: Theater Arts Students to Perform ‘The 39 Steps’
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Westford Academy Theater Arts presents The 39 Steps adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Luke Jorgensen on Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Westford Academy Performing Arts Center. Continue Reading →
Health
State and Local Officials Kick-off Expansion of Medicare Savings Programs
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New law that took effect January 1 will help low-income residents on Medicare pay for coverage and lower their out-of-pocket costs. Continue Reading →
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: President of Teachers Union Frustrated by Meetings Schedule; Seeks Change
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Although the subject of cuts to school positions, staff, and programs that hurt students continues to be heartbreaking, I have been proud of the incredible involvement at late night School Committee and Select Board meetings this past month from our community’s parents, teachers, and students. Continue Reading →