Subscribe to our free, daily publication for all your Westford news. Last week, the Select Board received multiple emails inquiring about the fiscal 2021 budget. I will share the schedule for the public process for crafting the budget and address misinformation. The Select Board understands our community values education. We understand our community also values Public Safety, Library, Senior Center, Highway, Engineering, Conservation, Water, Board of Health, Parks, Grounds and Cemetery, Building & Permitting office, Human Resources, Assessor, Treasurer/Tax Collector, Facilities, Veterans, Clerk, and IT departments. Continue Reading →
Arts
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 →
Lawmaker Seeks to Improve Public Safety for Waste Management and Recycling Drivers and Riders
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State Rep. James Arciero recently testified before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on House Bill 1330: An Act Relative To Speed Limitations Near Waste Or Recycling Collection, a measure he filed, commonly called the Slow Down to Get Around law. Continue Reading →
Government
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Select Board Member Responds to President of Teachers Union
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Mr. [Mike] Colson has chosen to begin the slinging of rhetoric related to the upcoming budget process very early this year. Continue Reading →
Holidays/Events
Westford Annual Tree Lighting Set for December 1; Santa Expected to Attend
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Girl Scouts will also be handing out candy canes and providing crafts.Supporters and sponsors of this year’s event include the Westford Girl Scouts, the Westford Police Department, the Westford Fire Department, Westford Garden Club, Westford Parks and Recreation, the Town of Westford, Ellen Harde, Rick Posch, and Santa. Continue Reading →
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Potential Cuts to School Budget will Bring Years of Ramifications; Trend Must Be Reversed
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Two years after voters approved the override, the school system finds itself ensnared in a quagmire of significant annual budget deficits. Continue Reading →
Schools
NASHOBA TECH: Westford Resident is Named October Student of the Month
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Sabrina McLaughlin of Westford has been selected as an October Student of the Month at Nashoba Valley Technical High School. Continue Reading →
Civic Events
VIDEO: Legislation Filed to Help Veterans with PTSD; Observance Acknowledges their Sacrifices
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Arciero called for a commitment that veterans get the care and benefits they deserve. Continue Reading →
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: School Community Could Suffer if Cuts are Needed
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I am writing to you with my concerns about the up-coming school budget. As a Guidance Counselor for more than 17 years in various districts, from Dover-Sherborn and Acton-Boxborough to Westford Academy (entering my sixth year). Continue Reading →
Health
CHERYL A MAJOR: How to be Detailed in Your Meal Plans
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Last week we began the discussion of meal planning and how having such busy lives can make getting homemade, healthy meals on the table can be a real challenge. Continue Reading →
