Bill Olsen presents options to the School Committee to alleviate a budgetary downfall; the Select Board pays tribute to a retiring police chief and building inspector; Westford rolls out its first COVID-19 vaccines; despite the pandemic, three new restaurants are opening in town. Continue Reading →
As 2020 came to a close, the Westford Girl Scouts encouraged residents to ring in 2021 with “Signs of Hope” on the Westford Common. Continue Reading →
As the number of COVID cases rise across the country, the state, and in Westford, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, according to Westford Health Director Jeff Stephens. The first batch of vaccines are currently in storage, secured, and set to be administered beginning Tuesday, January 12. Continue Reading →
2020 started out like any other year but certainly didn’t end that way. Take a look back on all the twists and turns throughout the year as covered by your local news station, WestfordCAT. Continue Reading →
From the moment Westford Community Access Television learned that Covid-19 had hit in early 2020, the staff was relied upon more than ever for town communications. As everyone began to navigate virtual meeting platforms, WCAT learned just what it meant to be an essential service. Continue Reading →
In its 11th year, Jim Arciero’s Annual Sun Santa/Toys For Tots event was held a little differently. Instead of an indoor gala with gift baskets raffled off, silent auctions, and unwrapped toys dropped under the tree, Representative Arciero held a drive-thru event on Saturday, December 12th at the Abbot School in Westford. Some notable in attendance were U.S. Congresswoman Lori Trahan, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, state Sen. Ed Kennedy, Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen from the Select Board, Westford Health Director, Jeff Stephens, and of course, Santa Claus. Continue Reading →
Westford Health Director Jeff Stephens talks with WestfordCAT’s Patty Stocker about the commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout and when Westford should expect to receive their first doses. With the number of cases in town on the rise and Westford moving into the state’s red zone, Stephens explains what the term “percent positivity” means and how it is not the percentage of the town’s overall population testing positive for the virus. Continue Reading →
Westford lands in the red zone as COVID surges and vaccines arrive; School Superintendent Bill Olsen addresses the Board of Health with COVID data; student hockey and basketball players protest on the Town Common; a local restaurant owner talks about the difficulties of running a business during a pandemic. Continue Reading →
The Cameron Senior Center is currently having an iPad/Laptop drive. Since being temporarily closed to the public due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Cameron has been offering programs remotely. In doing so, they have found that some seniors don’t have the technology they need in order to participate and are asking for donations. Continue Reading →
Pastor Jonathan Romig reminds the public that the Cornerstone Congregational Church will be holding a Christmas Eve service at 6:00pm on December 24 on the Westford Town Common. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Continue Reading →
This week on WestfordCAT News, students learn the fate of winter sports in the public schools; there’s been no increase in clients at the Westford Food Pantry — yet; Westford’s Health Director discusses the state’s shutdown roll back and the COVID-19 vaccine rollout; WestfordCAT’s holiday auction was a smash. Continue Reading →
Westford Health Director Jeff Stephens spoke with WestfordCAT’s Patty Stocker on Dec. 9 to talk about several updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and several of the state’s new guidelines including the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 reopening rollback. They also discuss revised quarantine and isolation regulations as well as the state’s 3 phase plan for a COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Continue Reading →
In its 11th year, state Rep. James Arciero’s annual Sun Santa/Toys For Tots event will be held a little differently. Instead of an indoor gala with gift baskets raffled off, silent auctions, and unwrapped toys dropped under the tree, Arciero will be holding a drive-thru event from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Abbot School, 25 Depot St., Westford. Continue Reading →
Up to 90 items up for bid. The auction ends on Friday, Dec. 11. Continue Reading →
