Posted on: January 23, 2023
You are cordially invited to the 2023 Lunar New Year celebration at Westford Academy on January 28th at 4:30pm! This gala, organized by the WA Asian Culture Club and other volunteers will offer an authentic Chinese dinner, culture showcases, act...
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Posted on: January 20, 2023
Because of the bad weather the Town Manager has decided to delay the opening of town offices by two hours this morning, Friday 20th January.
The Superintendent of Schools has decided to close the public schools for the day.
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Posted on: January 4, 2023
Owing to the forecast of freezing rain during the morning commute, the Town Manager has decided to delay opening of town offices by two hours. Town offices will open two hours later than usual on Thursday 5th January.
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Posted on: December 30, 2022
Community Teamwork, Inc. is the Community Action Agency that provides needed services to the Greater Lowell region. The communities of service include Lowell, Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, and Westford. Every three years,...
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Posted on: December 7, 2022
Massachusetts State Sanitary/Housing Code changes effective April 2023
(105.CMR 410.000)
December 7th, 2023
Safe housing is a necessity for every resident of the Commonwealth and vital for healthy communities. The Department of Public Hea...
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Posted on: December 7, 2022
Westford Health Department and Emergency Management maintains a registry for residents of all ages - infants to seniors - who live at home and who have special cognitive, developmental, mental health, sensory and mobility disabilities, chronic conditions,...
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Special Needs Registry Form
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Posted on: November 22, 2022
Westford Recreation offers a new Special Program covering Tuesday through Thursday of December Break School Vacation - December 27, 28 and 29
Program excitement includes visits to Chunky’s Cinema (Puss in Boots!), XtremeCraze i...
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Posted on: November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022Public Notice about Select Board antisemitism actions
Based on a recommendation from its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, the Westford Select Board approved motions at its November 15 meeting that reinforce its stand against...
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Posted on: November 17, 2022
FROM: WESTFORD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSCONTACT: STEPHEN CRONIN, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKSRE: BEAVER BROOK BRIDGE CLOSURE
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) - Highway Division has undertaken the inventory, inspection, and rating of th...
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Posted on: November 4, 2022
The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture (MDAR) has confirmed Avian Flu in a flock of backyard birds in Dunstable. We have been asked to share information on "how to protect your backyard birds"; which includes chickens.
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Posted on: October 27, 2022
Did you know that if not properly managed, leaf litter and yard debris can be a source of pollution that can affect the water quality in our streams, ponds, and lakes? Some helpful tips to follow when cleaning up your yard this fall:
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Posted on: October 26, 2022
Results are available for the survey that ran from September - October 2022 for MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning District Requirement. Thank you to all who participated and provided valuable input!
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Posted on: September 9, 2022
Under these recent state law changes, Westford is considered a “MBTA Adjacent Community”. The communities in this category are required to update their zoning bylaw to allow the potential for multi-family housing development by Decembe...
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Posted on: September 28, 2022
BRUSH CHIPPING
Saturday, October 1, 2022, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Westford Highway Garage, 28 North Street
Please unload your brush as directed by the Highway Department personnel. Deposit your $10 check, payable to the Tow...
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Posted on: September 9, 2022
"Commercial Recreation" is a type of use that can include indoor/outdoor sports fields and courts, trails, skiing, camping, and more! This is currently only allowed in one zoning district in town, Commercial Highway (along Route 110). During the...
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Posted on: September 30, 2022
With Westford Power Options Program, Most Westford Residents Unaffected by National Grid Winter Rate Hike
Westford, MA—Westford residents and businesses enrolled in Westford Power Options Program&n...
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Posted on: September 27, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE – 9/27/22 at 1:20PM
The following resources are available to Westford residents and businesses to help curb the ongoing increased utility costs that are expected during the upcoming winter months:
Utility payment plans &...
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Posted on: September 22, 2022
Don't forget the our Special Town Meeting will be help at 7PM on Monday, October 17th in the Gym at Westford Academy. Enter through the front door of the school.
Documents including the list of items to be discussed (the warrant & motions) can...
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Posted on: September 2, 2022
More summer fun at EBC, with special guest, Animal Adventures!
On Tuesday, September 6, Westford Recreation will offer a full day Special Program open to all K-8 students. Extend the summer! Kids will enjoy hiking and outside sports and games at East Bosto...
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Posted on: August 4, 2022
With the temperatures forecast to be at or around 100F on Thursday we would like to remind residents who need to escape the heat that there are two public buildings with air conditioning available:
- The Cameron Senior Center, 20 Pleasant Street. Open from 8...
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Posted on: August 2, 2022
With the temperatures forecast to be at or around 100F on Thursday we would like to remind residents who need to escape the heat that there are two public buildings with air conditioning available:
- The Cameron Senior Center, 20 Pleasant Street. Open from 8...
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Posted on: July 25, 2022
The Westford Cultural Council (WCC), a branch of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), exists to help fund programs and events in the Arts, Humanities, and Interpretive Sciences that will enrich the cultural life of the residents of Westford.
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Posted on: July 21, 2022
Recreation'sWestford Partnership for Children (WPC)After School Program Open HouseWednesday, July 27, 20226 - 8 PM
This month's Open House provides up to date information on the WPC programand all it's offerings, such as:
Collaboration with Westfo...
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Posted on: June 30, 2022
In honor of Independence Day non-essential town offices will close at 2pm on Friday 1st July
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Posted on: May 11, 2022
Westford Residents,
Through ARPA funding we are proud to announce that we will be reviewing applications for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for one week of free Kids Club Summer Camp (starts June 27th,2022) per child OR $400 credit per child ...
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Posted on: April 29, 2022
Healthy soils help create a healthy lawn and keep a healthy environment. As you begin to clean up your yard this spring and apply fertilizers and herbicides, we would like to remind you to be careful for both your own health and the health of the environm...
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Posted on: March 3, 2022
The Cameron Senior Center has received a donation of 200 COVID testing kits from AgeSpan (formerly Elder Services of Merrimack Valley). We will distribute two kits per household, on a First Come First Serve basis, to Westford residents. To get y...
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Posted on: March 3, 2022
Westford Town DEI committee would like to hear from community about possibly changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. The committee members have created a simple survey, see the link. Please take a moment to answer this survey before March 15.
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Posted on: February 16, 2022
Statement from the Select Board on Feb 8th:
On January 28th, a racial incident occurred at the Westford Academy girls’ basketball team. While that investigation is ongoing, we join Dr. Chew and Principal Antonelli in condemning the racist hurtful...
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Posted on: February 16, 2022
The Town of Westford has ARPA funds available to assist Westford households impacted by Covid. These funds may be used for Rent/Mortgage payment assistance or utility payment assistance. Qualifying households will have a gross annual income at or below 30...
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Posted on: February 8, 2022
Recreation Special Programs FEBRUARY VACATION!
Westford Recreation provides support for parents and children with special full day and full week programs during school professional development days, parent conferences, and February and April school vacatio...
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Posted on: February 2, 2022
The recent incident of racist taunting from the Westford student section at a Westford Academy girls basketball game against Wayland High School at Westford Academy last week is upsetting and disturbing to learn about.
We strongly condemn such a...
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Posted on: February 2, 2022
SNAP households who lost power for more than four hours and as a result had to toss food unsafe to eat can request SNAP replacement benefits for the value of the food lost that was purchased with SNAP - up to their monthly SNAP (including Emergency Allotm...
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Posted on: July 30, 2021
Properly maintaining your septic system not only protects your investment in your home but also protects the environment and our drinking water supply. Below are just a few simple tips to help you care for and extend the life of your septic syst...
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