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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Volunteers help restore Hill Orchard as town considers future maintenance plans
WESTFORD CENTER — Volunteer cleanup and harvesting efforts at Hill Orchard have helped to maintain the town-owned property in recent months, as the Conservation Commission considers what additional maintenance work
Ancestral Lands, Renewed Relationships: Indigenous Voices Gather in Westford
Submitted by Wendy Gloyd, Westford Resident Sometimes moving an event indoors improves the opportunity for real connection. Westford’s third annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day observance was originally planned for the Westford
What’s Happening at the Library – October 30, 2026
Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library. Director’s Corner: Children are invited to stop by the children’s room to decorate a “haunted
Letter to the Editor – Westford: A Beautiful Town Becoming Too Expensive For Its Own Residents
By Dan Daddieco, Westford Resident The results of Westford’s October 26 Special Town Meeting should be a wake-up call for every taxpayer, especially seniors and residents living on fixed incomes.
This road named Massachusetts’ most dangerous for drivers… and it passes through Westford
This road, which runs through Westford, had the highest number of fatal crashes among Massachusetts roads analyzed between 2020 and 2024.
New Jersey Mike’s location unveiled in Westford
WESTFORD – A Jersey Mike’s location unveiled in Westford on Wednesday, Oct. 28, just off Littleton Rd. at the Westford Valley Marketplace. Jersey Mike’s is a sub sandwich franchise with
Westford’s Problem of Car Dependency
By Maryam Kechaou Editor’s note: This submission was part of an activity during WestfordCAT’s News Academy week. On the first day, participants (then all rising sophomores) were asked to take
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Volunteers help restore Hill Orchard as town considers future maintenance plans
WESTFORD CENTER — Volunteer cleanup and harvesting efforts at Hill Orchard have helped to maintain the town-owned property in recent months, as the Conservation Commission considers what additional maintenance work
Ancestral Lands, Renewed Relationships: Indigenous Voices Gather in Westford
Submitted by Wendy Gloyd, Westford Resident Sometimes moving an event indoors improves the opportunity for real connection. Westford’s third annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day observance was originally planned for the Westford
What’s Happening at the Library – October 30, 2026
Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library. Director’s Corner: Children are invited to stop by the children’s room to decorate a “haunted
Letter to the Editor – Westford: A Beautiful Town Becoming Too Expensive For Its Own Residents
By Dan Daddieco, Westford Resident The results of Westford’s October 26 Special Town Meeting should be a wake-up call for every taxpayer, especially seniors and residents living on fixed incomes.
This road named Massachusetts’ most dangerous for drivers… and it passes through Westford
This road, which runs through Westford, had the highest number of fatal crashes among Massachusetts roads analyzed between 2020 and 2024.
New Jersey Mike’s location unveiled in Westford
WESTFORD – A Jersey Mike’s location unveiled in Westford on Wednesday, Oct. 28, just off Littleton Rd. at the Westford Valley Marketplace. Jersey Mike’s is a sub sandwich franchise with
Westford’s Problem of Car Dependency
By Maryam Kechaou Editor’s note: This submission was part of an activity during WestfordCAT’s News Academy week. On the first day, participants (then all rising sophomores) were asked to take
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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
Watch Live – Schedule
Education Channel
Comcast 99 – Verizon 33
Watch Live – Schedule
Government Channel
Comcast 9 – Verizon 34
Watch Live – Schedule