WESTFORD — Here’s the July 19 edition of Wednesday Whiteboard, where WestfordCAT highlights important dates and events during the week in and around Westford.
News and upcoming events around town
A number of committees have open seats. Apply online.
Voluntary water use restrictions are now in effect. The Water Department requests that odd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered days between 6 p.m. and 9 a.m and that even-numbered addresses may water on even-numbered days from 6 p.m. and 9 a.m.
Dan Twomey has been selected as Westford Academy’s next principal. Read more online.
The 2022 water quality report is now available online.
The Budget Task Force is seeking community input. Residents are encouraged to submit feedback on a sustainable five-year budget plan.
MBTA Communities Multi-Family Housing Advisory Committee will host its inaugural meeting on July 20 at 7 p.m.
From WestfordCAT:
News office hours are on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the J.V. Fletcher Library. Changes will be reflected on our studio calendar.
We now have printed copies of WCAT News! It’s not a newspaper and we’re working through some design iterations. Updated flyers can be found every Wednesday at the J.V. Fletcher Library, Cameron Senior Center, Town Hall, Roudenbush Community Center, Muffin’s on Main, Mario’s, Classic Kitchen Café and Paul’s Diner. Please send feedback to Executive Director Sarah Fletcher.
Check out our new Community Calendar!
From the Westford Recreation Department:
Looking for something to do this summer? Check out the Recreation Department’s summer activities, including summer camp for kids, pickleball clinics for adults and a number of beaches to enjoy with the whole family.
The department also offers BollyX Dance Classes and CPR and First Aid certification for adults.
From the Westford Conservation Trust:
The trust hosts a trail steward group every Tuesday at 9 a.m. led by Bill Harman. Sign up here to get on Bill’s email list or call Bill at 978-692-3907 for information on this week’s trail.
From the Sustainability Department:
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is seeking approximately 45 homes to participate in the second cohort of the Decarbonization Pathways Pilot. The pilot offers technical support and financial incentives to implement high-efficiency decarbonization measures.
Applications will be accepted through July 30. Learn more and apply online.
From the Health Department and Community Wellness Department:
The Health Department is accepting applications for residents to receive one free week of Kids Club Summer Camp, which began on June 26 or $400 per child for the Recreation Department’s after-school program, which begins on Aug. 30.
Applications should be emailed to Regional Community Health and Wellness Coordinator Brittany Nash. Applications can also be mailed to Town Hall. Applicants must be Westford residents and be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
From the Roudenbush Community Center:
The Community Market is back. The market is held at Roudenbush on Tuesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
From the Recycling Commission:
The commission will host composting open houses on July 22 and Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 39 Main St.
Volunteer members of the Westford Recycling Commission will show Westford residents how to compost organic material. Composting diverts food waste from the trash and reduces the high cost of Westford’s trash collection. Organic material can represent up to 20% of the weight of our trash.
At any time, Westford residents can purchase Earth Machine backyard composters for $25 by contacting Nicole Feliciano at the Westford Highway Department at 978-692-5520 or by email: nfeliciano@westfordma.gov.
For more information, visit www.westfordma.gov/recycling. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/
From the Parish Center for the Arts:
Stephanie Beach Magic will perform on Westford Common on July 22 at 12 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person or $10 for families.
From the Cameron Senior Center:
Read the July and August newsletter online.
Important municipal dates
The Strategic Planning Retreat is planned for Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kimball Farm.
Special Town Meeting is planned for Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
Government Meetings
The Affordable Housing Trust will meet virtually on July 19 at 7 p.m.
The Budget Task Force will meet virtually on July 19 at 12:30 p.m.
The Communications Advisory Committee will meet virtually on July 20 at 1 p.m.
The Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually on July 20 at 7 p.m.
The Council on Aging will meet on July 19 at 4 p.m.
The Economic Development Committee will meet on July 20 at 8:15 a.m.
The Historic Commission will meet on July 19 at 7 p.m.
MBTA Communities Multi-Family Housing Advisory Committee will meet on July 20 at 7 p.m. A virtual option is available for residents unable to attend in person.
The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments will meet virtually on July 26 at 2 p.m.
The Pedestrian Safety Committee will meet on July 19 at 6:30 p.m.
The Select Board will meet on July 25 at 7 p.m. No agenda has been posted at the time of reporting.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on July 19 at 7 p.m.
