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Dept. of Education investigates Westford schools over gender policy
The U.S. Department of Education recently launched an investigation into the gender policy at Westford public schools, following a complaint from a town resident.

Museum to Host 5th Annual Patriots’ Day Candlelight Stroll
WESTFORD — The Westford Historical Society will host its fifth annual Patriots’ Day Candlelight Stroll on April 19 at the Old Division of Fairview Cemetery. The event, as part of
WestfordCAT News – WFD New Contract, Dept. of Education Investigation, Vandalism in Town & More
Westford’s local news roundup for the week of April 13, 2026
Westford League of Women Voters’ Guide Now Available
The League of Women Voters of Westford has just released its annual Voters’ Guide to give residents more information about the candidates running for local office. All candidates – including those who
Trahan holds town hall at Stony Brook School
U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan hosted a town hall at Westford’s Stony Brook School on April 2, sharing updates from Congress and answering constituents’ questions.
What’s Happening at the Library?
April 10, 2026 Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library. Director’s Corner: National Library Week will be celebrated April 19-25. This year’s
Word on the Street (Westford’s Version)
Time, mystical time, cutting me open, then healing me fine. My dear column obsessors, I am here with yet another edition of Word on the Street (Westford’s Version), but with
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- 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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Dept. of Education investigates Westford schools over gender policy
The U.S. Department of Education recently launched an investigation into the gender policy at Westford public schools, following a complaint from a town resident.

Museum to Host 5th Annual Patriots’ Day Candlelight Stroll
WESTFORD — The Westford Historical Society will host its fifth annual Patriots’ Day Candlelight Stroll on April 19 at the Old Division of Fairview Cemetery. The event, as part of
WestfordCAT News – WFD New Contract, Dept. of Education Investigation, Vandalism in Town & More
Westford’s local news roundup for the week of April 13, 2026
Westford League of Women Voters’ Guide Now Available
The League of Women Voters of Westford has just released its annual Voters’ Guide to give residents more information about the candidates running for local office. All candidates – including those who
Trahan holds town hall at Stony Brook School
U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan hosted a town hall at Westford’s Stony Brook School on April 2, sharing updates from Congress and answering constituents’ questions.
What’s Happening at the Library?
April 10, 2026 Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library. Director’s Corner: National Library Week will be celebrated April 19-25. This year’s
Word on the Street (Westford’s Version)
Time, mystical time, cutting me open, then healing me fine. My dear column obsessors, I am here with yet another edition of Word on the Street (Westford’s Version), but with
Home Delivery Subscription
Subscribe today!
Here’s How You Can Help Keep Local News Thriving
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
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Government Channel
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