Obi Bun Kenobi and his brother Luke Skyhopper came into the shelter together at the end of May . These boys are very shy, so they are looking for a home that has prior experience with rabbits so their new family can help them come out of their shells. Continue Reading →
We bring you the town election results: we follow up on the Westford Academy amenities build story; we talk with Westford’s Health Director to see how Westford proceeded with the next step of re-opening businesses in town. Continue Reading →
While making history, Annual Town Meeting goes off without a hitch; town officials issue a statement condemning the death of George Floyd; State Representative James Arciero pays a visit to the new Forge Beach playground. Continue Reading →
Chuppi is a 10-year-old, domestic shorthair cat, whom we featured on Adoptable Pet back in April and he is still looking for his forever home. Described by the staff at the Lowell Humane Society as an “absolute love bug,” Chuppi likes to snuggle and “give hugs”. He loves to be around people but will do best in a quiet home. Continue Reading →
This week on WestfordCAT News, we tell you how much our silent auction brought in; a Black Lives Matter rally attracted hundreds of peaceful demonstrators to the town Common; we check in with two directors of the J.V. Fletcher Library to see how they are doing with Phase 2 of the state’s reopening process. Continue Reading →
Pops is a playful and friendly, 12-year-old hound mix with lots of energy to spare and he is available now for adoption at the Lowell Humane Society. The shelter’s Marketing and Fundraising Manager said in his other home he had experiences with other dogs and did really well. A family with children would be okay too Continue Reading →
Westford Health Director, Jeff Stephens, talks with WestfordCAT’s Patty Stocker about step one of the second phase of reopening after the COVID-19 shutdown. Continue Reading →
State Rep. James Arciero talks with the Chancellor of UMass Lowell, Jacquie Moloney, about the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown on the university. The quick shift to virtual learning is discussed as is the success the school’s seniors virtual graduation and what the future holds for students in the fall. Continue Reading →
This week on WestfordCAT News, we learn that the controversial asphalt plant at Newport Materials is built and ready to begin operations; Select Board Chair Andrea Peraner-Sweet shares her thoughts on George Floyd’s death; the Annual Town Meeting will be held outside this month; local beaches, restaurants, and recreational programs move forward during the state’s Phase 2 reopening. Continue Reading →
J.V. Fletcher Library Director, Ellen Rainville, and Assistant Director, Kristina Leedberg talk with WestfordCAT’s Patty Stocker about Phase 2 of the state’s reopening and how it affects Westford’s library. Continue Reading →
Westford Health Director, Jeff Stephens, offers guidance to residents and local businesses as the Commonwealth begins Phase 2 of reopening. Stephens talks about the number of cases in town, including active and recovered, and also discusses why the number of deaths from the virus seemed to rise dramatically over the past week and a half. Continue Reading →
The town pays tribute to the graduating seniors; Superintendent Bill Olsen defends his legacy; the community gardeners are putting in their gardens, residents unite for a Black Lives Matter rally on Westford Common. Continue Reading →
State Rep. James Arciero talks with five administrators from Middlesex Community College on how the college had to shift quickly in March to respond to its students needs during the COVID-19 shutdown and what they foresee for the summer and fall semesters. Continue Reading →
This week on WestfordCAT News, Annual Town Meeting is scheduled outdoors at Westford Academy; still no contract between Dee Bus Service and the School Committee; Westford’s Town Clerk explains how absentee/early balloting will work in next month’s election. Continue Reading →
