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VIDEO: Westford Health Director Gives Guidance on Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely; the Governor’s New Hampshire Travel Restriction

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Westford Health Director Jeff Stephens talks with WestfordCAT’s Patty Stocker to offer ways in which Thanksgiving can be celebrated safely during the COVID-19 pandemic including a 10 person limit at gatherings. Stephens also details the specifics on Governor Charlie Baker’s recent New Hampshire travel restrictions now that the state to our north has been deemed a high risk state by the Massachusetts Department of Health. “There is a real fear that we’ll see numbers spike up extraordinarily high in a couple of weeks after the holiday.” Continue Reading →

Filed under: CATNews Updates, COVID-19, Health, Holidays/Events, Local Government

WestfordCAT Weekly News – November 20, 2020

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The newly formed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is off and running; Superintendent Bill Olsen holds a public forum to hear parents’ concerns; WestfordCAT prepares for next month’s auction; a nationally renowned artist to donate half the proceeds of the sale of two paintings to the African Community Center of Lowell. Continue Reading →

Filed under: COVID-19, Cultural, Government, Health, Local Government, Schools, State Government

WestfordCAT Weekly News – November 13, 2020

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Town’s veterans are celebrated virtually; Superintendent Bill Olsen has a lot of COVID – 19 news to share; Town Social Worker Alison Christopher details a new rental assistance program; Health Director Jeff Stephens explains the governor’s revised pandemic shutdown orders. Continue Reading →

Filed under: CATNews Updates, COVID-19, Election, Holidays/Events, Housing, Local Government, Police and Fire, Schools

VIDEO: Westford Health Director Details Governor’s Revised Reopening Order

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With coronavirus cases on the rise in the Commonwealth, Governor Charlie Baker announced some new guidelines which went into effect on November 6. Westford Health Director Jeff Stephens talks with WestfordCAT’s Patty Stocker about these new orders which include a nighttime stay-at-home advisory, a revised gatherings order, the potential for fines, restaurant curfews, and a new face covering advisory. Continue Reading →

Filed under: CATNews Updates, COVID-19, Health, Local Government, State Government

ADOPTABLE PET: Smart, Socialized, Bonded Rat Sisters Love to Cuddle and Play

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September and October are bonded rat sisters that need to find a forever home together. Shelter Communications and Fundraising Director, Crystal Arnott, describes rats as social, smart animals that like to explore and play. “Well handled, socialized rats are a great option for kids”, said Arnott. They’re so friendly and so smart. You can teach them tricks just like you can a dog.” They are available now for adoption at the Lowell Humane Society. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Animals

VIDEO: Westford Coalition for Non-Violence and State Representative Discuss Domestic Violence Awareness

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and the Chair of the Westford Coalition for Non-Violence (WCNV)/Westford Public Health Nurse, Gail Johnson, gathered a number of Westford residents together to discuss the issue of domestic violence. Founding members of the WCNV, Joanne Derr and Pat Reppucci join Gail along with the Town of Westford’s/Council on Aging’s Social Worker, Alison Christopher, also a WCNV member, and state Rep. James Arciero, a supporter of domestic violence awareness. Continue Reading →

Filed under: CATNews Updates, COVID-19, Health, Public Safety

WestfordCAT Weekly News – October 30, 2020

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This week on WestfordCAT News, resident Brian Mahony explains why he created a Kindness Westford Facebook page; Westford Academy sophomore Austin DeSisto brings high school sports coverage to WestfordCAT; we explain what a sign, an 8-year-old girl, and a pile of leaves have in common. Continue Reading →

Filed under: CATNews Updates, COVID-19, Local Government, Police and Fire, Schools, Sports, Sports, Weather

ADOPTABLE PET: This “Velveteen Einstein” is in Search of a Forever Home

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Thirteen year old Einstein is a medium hair, tuxedo cat who likes to play with wand toys as much as he likes to snuggle. He will do best in a home with older children/adults as he is a bit feisty but he is described as sweet and friendly by the Lowell Humane Society staff. The shelter’s Communications and Fundraising Manager compared his fur to the Velveteen Rabblit’s. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Animals

VIDEO: Town Social Worker Details Financial Assistance Resources for Those in Need Due to COVID-19

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Council on Aging/Town of Westford Social Worker, Alison Christopher, talks with WestfordCAT’s Patty Stocker about myriad financial assistance resources available to Westford residents who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown. Christopher details the numerous programs designed to help those who are struggling with paying their rent or mortgage, keeping food on the table, paying their utilities bills, and other programs to assist those in financial need. Continue Reading →

Filed under: CATNews Updates, COVID-19, Emergency, Government, Housing, Local Government, State Government

WestfordCAT Weekly News – October 23, 2020

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Voters wrapped up special Town Meeting in a day; a new amenities building for the Trustees Field at Westford Academy won approval; Food Inspector Arnie Price got a special recognition; multi-faceted artist Rick Lowe is the focus of our PCA Artist Spotlight. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Business, CATNews Updates, Cultural, Government, Local Government, Schools

VIDEO: Painter, “Aquascaper” to be Future Exhibitor at the PCA

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With COVID-19 delaying the Parish Center for the Art’s Artist of the Month exhibitions until 2021, WestfordCAT has started a series which will focus on regional artists that are scheduled to display their work at the PCA. Rick Lowe is a local ink and acrylic painter from Lowell who is inspired by his love of nature especially landscapes from China. Lowe also considers himself an “aquascaper” as he creates living, fully contained, self-sustaining ecospheres that can last for 20 years as well aqua bonsai which are used in aquariums. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Cultural