
Westford author uncovers the Town’s history of slavery
Local author and historian Leslie Gwen Howard has released her new book, “Once Known: A History of Slavery in Westford, MA.”
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Word on the Street (Westford’s Version)
I think I’m gonna die in this house… Okay, so that is a little dramatic, but it also could not be a truer statement since 5:38 p.m. Sunday, March 1,

Westford author uncovers the Town’s history of slavery
Local author and historian Leslie Gwen Howard has released her new book, “Once Known: A History of Slavery in Westford, MA.”
WA advances in statewide theater festival
WESTFORD — Westford Academy Theater Arts is moving on in the statewide Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild High School Drama Festival after its production of “Chamber Music” was named a preliminary
Video Club, Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey and more: Wednesday Whiteboard
WESTFORD — Here’s the March 4 edition of Wednesday Whiteboard, where WestfordCAT highlights important dates and events during the week in and around Westford. News and events around town: From
Westford Kiwanis powers Apple Blossom Festival while serving community year-round
WESTFORD — Every spring, the streets of Westford come alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of the annual Apple Blossom Festival and Parade, a tradition that has become a
Museum to host “Affectionate Friends and Humble Servants”
WESTFORD — Martha Washington and Mercy Otis Warren will come to life in a scripted performance at the Westford Museum on March 5, at 7 p.m. The event, titled “Affectionate
Westford town offices close early due to winter weather
All of Middlesex County, including Westford, was placed under a winter weather advisory, due to snow, sleet and ice on Tuesday.
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Word on the Street (Westford’s Version)
I think I’m gonna die in this house… Okay, so that is a little dramatic, but it also could not be a truer statement since 5:38 p.m. Sunday, March 1,

Westford author uncovers the Town’s history of slavery
Local author and historian Leslie Gwen Howard has released her new book, “Once Known: A History of Slavery in Westford, MA.”
WA advances in statewide theater festival
WESTFORD — Westford Academy Theater Arts is moving on in the statewide Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild High School Drama Festival after its production of “Chamber Music” was named a preliminary
Video Club, Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey and more: Wednesday Whiteboard
WESTFORD — Here’s the March 4 edition of Wednesday Whiteboard, where WestfordCAT highlights important dates and events during the week in and around Westford. News and events around town: From
Westford Kiwanis powers Apple Blossom Festival while serving community year-round
WESTFORD — Every spring, the streets of Westford come alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of the annual Apple Blossom Festival and Parade, a tradition that has become a
Museum to host “Affectionate Friends and Humble Servants”
WESTFORD — Martha Washington and Mercy Otis Warren will come to life in a scripted performance at the Westford Museum on March 5, at 7 p.m. The event, titled “Affectionate
Westford town offices close early due to winter weather
All of Middlesex County, including Westford, was placed under a winter weather advisory, due to snow, sleet and ice on Tuesday.
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To make this printed news service sustainable and expand our coverage, we need subscribers like you. With enough community support, WestfordCAT can become Westford’s official newspaper of record – which means:
- Cost savings for the town on legal notices
- A more sustainable model for local journalism
- Expanded coverage of the stories that matter to you
- Keeping local news local
Public Channel
Comcast 8 – Verizon 35
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Education Channel
Comcast 99 – Verizon 33
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Government Channel
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