Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Westford this weekend
A strong nor’easter is expected to bring periods of rain and gusty winds to Westford beginning Friday night and continuing through the weekend, prompting event cancellations and warnings about using town fields and parks.
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Boston Road Construction to finish in June 2027
Town Engineer Jeremy Downs provided updates on the Boston road project during this week’s Select Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22. He said construction is expected to finish in June
Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Westford this weekend
A strong nor’easter is expected to bring periods of rain and gusty winds to Westford beginning Friday night and continuing through the weekend, prompting event cancellations and warnings about using town fields and parks.
State officials secure $50,000 for J.V. Fletcher Library renovation
Sen. John Cronin and Rep. Jim Arciero recently met with J.V. Fletcher Library Director Ellen Rainville, to present $50,000 in state funding for physical upgrades to the library as part of its ongoing expansion and renovation.
The $32.5 million expansion and renovation of the library broke ground in September of last year and is expected to be completed this Spring.
Since opening in 1896, the library has been a cornerstone of the Westford community, offering a wide range of physical and digital books, book club kits, museum passes, online research databases, streaming services plus individual and collaborative study rooms.
What’s Happening at the Library – September 25, 2026
Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library. Director’s Corner: Library Project Update – The design team is thrilled to announce that the
Westford Police Recognize Co-Responders
WESTFORD CENTER — The Westford Police Department recognized last week as National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week, honoring those who work alongside police officers during mental and behavioral health crises.
Kimball Farm Completes Conservation Requirement
The Conservation Commission reviewed corrective work at Kimball Farm on Sept. 9 as the property moves toward resolving several longstanding environmental requirements at 400 Littleton Road. Representatives from Hancock Associates
Community Garden Expansion Raises Questions Over Future Agricultural Use
A potential expansion of Westford’s community garden is raising questions about the future agricultural use of Day Field as town officials continue considering how the property should be managed. The
Trahan and Warren visit Burlington ICE Facility
BURLINGTON — Rep. Lori Trahan and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are calling for more transparency and humane treatment of people in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, following a recent unannounced
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Boston Road Construction to finish in June 2027
Town Engineer Jeremy Downs provided updates on the Boston road project during this week’s Select Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22. He said construction is expected to finish in June
Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Westford this weekend
A strong nor’easter is expected to bring periods of rain and gusty winds to Westford beginning Friday night and continuing through the weekend, prompting event cancellations and warnings about using town fields and parks.
State officials secure $50,000 for J.V. Fletcher Library renovation
Sen. John Cronin and Rep. Jim Arciero recently met with J.V. Fletcher Library Director Ellen Rainville, to present $50,000 in state funding for physical upgrades to the library as part of its ongoing expansion and renovation.
The $32.5 million expansion and renovation of the library broke ground in September of last year and is expected to be completed this Spring.
Since opening in 1896, the library has been a cornerstone of the Westford community, offering a wide range of physical and digital books, book club kits, museum passes, online research databases, streaming services plus individual and collaborative study rooms.
What’s Happening at the Library – September 25, 2026
Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library. Director’s Corner: Library Project Update – The design team is thrilled to announce that the
Westford Police Recognize Co-Responders
WESTFORD CENTER — The Westford Police Department recognized last week as National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week, honoring those who work alongside police officers during mental and behavioral health crises.
Kimball Farm Completes Conservation Requirement
The Conservation Commission reviewed corrective work at Kimball Farm on Sept. 9 as the property moves toward resolving several longstanding environmental requirements at 400 Littleton Road. Representatives from Hancock Associates
Community Garden Expansion Raises Questions Over Future Agricultural Use
A potential expansion of Westford’s community garden is raising questions about the future agricultural use of Day Field as town officials continue considering how the property should be managed. The
Trahan and Warren visit Burlington ICE Facility
BURLINGTON — Rep. Lori Trahan and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are calling for more transparency and humane treatment of people in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, following a recent unannounced
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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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Education Channel
Comcast 99 – Verizon 33
Watch Live – Schedule
Government Channel
Comcast 9 – Verizon 34
Watch Live – Schedule