2026 Special Town Meeting: Here’s what passed and what failed
Westford voters gathered on Oct. 26 for Special Town Meeting to consider 10 warrant articles addressing clean energy regulations, municipal spending, town projects, and a proposed reduction to the town’s Community Preservation Act property tax surcharge.
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Westford Resident Tapped As New Board Chair
BOSTON, MA – First Literacy recently announced that Corey Groves of Westford has been appointed its new Board Chair. First Literacy’s mission is to fund innovation in adult literacy to
Trahan highlights $142 million in heating assistance as winter costs rise
WASHINGTON D.C. — Massachusetts is set to receive more than $142 million in federal heating assistance ahead of winter, but rising heating oil prices and a smaller allocation than last
Focus on Special Ed, Mental Health And Social-Emotional Learning At School
WESTFORD — Westford Public Schools is working to strengthen special education procedures, improve communication with families, and expand mental health services. During the Oct. 19 School Committee meeting, the district’s
RSBC votes to move forward with Abbot School site for future project
The Robinson School Building Committee voted to move forward with the Abbot School site for a potential future project to renovate or rebuild an elementary school on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
2026 Special Town Meeting: Here’s what passed and what failed
Westford voters gathered on Oct. 26 for Special Town Meeting to consider 10 warrant articles addressing clean energy regulations, municipal spending, town projects, and a proposed reduction to the town’s Community Preservation Act property tax surcharge.
Letter to the Editor: Thank You, Westford, for Another Successful Special Town Meeting
Submitted by Noëlle Donovan, Select Board First, I want to offer heartfelt congratulations to our new Town Moderator on a terrific job. Leading a Town Meeting requires preparation, patience, fairness,
“You are supposed to protect the property owner, not the developer”: Kinloch Drive dispute puts Planning Board under scrutiny
WESTFORD – A contentious discussion over the Kinloch Drive subdivision during the public hearing of the Oct. 5th Planning Board meeting brought multiple nearby residents before the Planning Board, with
Town tests voting machines in anticipation of elections
WESTFORD — Town Hall employees gathered in the Meeting Room on Thursday, Oct. 15 to test the Town’s voting machines. The 9 a.m. tests were conducted to ensure the functionality
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Westford Resident Tapped As New Board Chair
BOSTON, MA – First Literacy recently announced that Corey Groves of Westford has been appointed its new Board Chair. First Literacy’s mission is to fund innovation in adult literacy to
Trahan highlights $142 million in heating assistance as winter costs rise
WASHINGTON D.C. — Massachusetts is set to receive more than $142 million in federal heating assistance ahead of winter, but rising heating oil prices and a smaller allocation than last
Focus on Special Ed, Mental Health And Social-Emotional Learning At School
WESTFORD — Westford Public Schools is working to strengthen special education procedures, improve communication with families, and expand mental health services. During the Oct. 19 School Committee meeting, the district’s
RSBC votes to move forward with Abbot School site for future project
The Robinson School Building Committee voted to move forward with the Abbot School site for a potential future project to renovate or rebuild an elementary school on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
2026 Special Town Meeting: Here’s what passed and what failed
Westford voters gathered on Oct. 26 for Special Town Meeting to consider 10 warrant articles addressing clean energy regulations, municipal spending, town projects, and a proposed reduction to the town’s Community Preservation Act property tax surcharge.
Letter to the Editor: Thank You, Westford, for Another Successful Special Town Meeting
Submitted by Noëlle Donovan, Select Board First, I want to offer heartfelt congratulations to our new Town Moderator on a terrific job. Leading a Town Meeting requires preparation, patience, fairness,
“You are supposed to protect the property owner, not the developer”: Kinloch Drive dispute puts Planning Board under scrutiny
WESTFORD – A contentious discussion over the Kinloch Drive subdivision during the public hearing of the Oct. 5th Planning Board meeting brought multiple nearby residents before the Planning Board, with
Town tests voting machines in anticipation of elections
WESTFORD — Town Hall employees gathered in the Meeting Room on Thursday, Oct. 15 to test the Town’s voting machines. The 9 a.m. tests were conducted to ensure the functionality
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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
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Comcast 8 – Verizon 35
Watch Live – Schedule
Education Channel
Comcast 99 – Verizon 33
Watch Live – Schedule
Government Channel
Comcast 9 – Verizon 34
Watch Live – Schedule