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WESTFORD — Here’s the Oct. 26 edition of Wednesday Whiteboard, where WestfordCAT highlights important dates and events during the week in and around Westford.
News and upcoming events around town
Westford Remembers hosted its first International Block Party on Oct. 16.
Bollywood members dace on stage at the Franco American Club. (Photo/Ben Domaingue)
Northeast Mass. has been downgraded to a ‘Severe’ drought with Stage 2 water restrictions are now in effect.
National Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Unneeded medication can be disposed of at the Westford Police Department.
Bob Oliphant of the Westford Historical Society released the 63rd episode of his Westford Wardsman podcast, where he shares the weekly Westford news with bonus information of Westford and her residents from over 100 years ago. Listen to the podcast below.
Important municipal dates
Early voting began on Oct. 22 and ends on Nov. 4. The election will be held on Nov. 8 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 28 by 5 p.m.
Government meetings
The Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee will meet virtually on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
The Conservation Commission will meet on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.
The Cultural Council will meet virtually on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet virtually on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.
The English Learner Parent Advisory Council will meet virtually on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.
The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments will meet on Oct. 28 at 9:30 a.m.
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