WESTFORD — Here’s the Nov. 1 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.
The Town of Westford has received a total of $440,000 in state grants to redevelop sections of Graniteville, including clean-up at 12 North Main St., to explore off-site sewer options and to conduct a market study of key parcels in the neighborhood.
The Power Options Program contract has been renewed. Read more online.
Learn more about Westford’s sustainability efforts in a conversation with Westford’s Sustainability Coordinator, Sue Thomas in the podcast below.
The Communications Advisory Committee is seeking input on Westford’s cable access offerings. Please participate by taking the survey online.
The transportation program of the Cameron Senior Center is hosting a survey to understand the community’s needs. According to the town, the program has reached a point where budgetary restraints, increased ridership and the “drastic increase” in gas prices have made it unrealistic for the town to continue to offer the service on its current donation-based system.
Hydrant flushing began on Oct. 12 at the water mains starting in Forge Village. The Water Department is scheduled to flush hydrants near Town Center and Route 110, as well as other areas in town as time allows. Flushing will take place between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. A schedule can be found online.
The department advises residents who have discolored water to run their cold water tap for up to 20 minutes after flushing has concluded.
The Budget Task Force has released its report.
From WestfordCAT:
News office hours are Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the J.V. Fletcher Library. Changes will be reflected on our studio calendar.
Check out our Community Calendar!
From the J.V. Fletcher Library:
A sustainability forum will be hosted by the Permanent Town Building Committee and the J.V. Fletcher Library Board of Trustees. Representatives from the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee will be in attendance. The forum will focus on the best energy-savings and sustainability measures to include in the future library project design.
Residents can register for the webinar online. The webinar will be hosted on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.
From Nashoba Valley Technical High School:
An open house will be held on Nov. 5 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Members of the community are invited to tour the school, meet with academic and technical instructors, and see what extracurricular activities Nashoba Tech has to offer.
From the Westford Rotary:
Junk in the Trunk is back! The free shopping event will be held on Nov. 11 with a rain date of Nov. 12 at Abbot Elementary School. Set out your unwanted items between 9:30 and 10 a.m. and shop for new items until 11 a.m.
Ungifted items are loaded onto the New England Textile recycling truck for donation.
From the Council on Aging:
Interested in events around the Cameron? Check out the November and December newsletter online.
The Cameron Senior Center is hosting a 55+ year-old Asian and South Asian focus group on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. Group participants will be entered into a raffle for door prizes.
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 Health Department and Community Wellness Department:
The Health Department is accepting applications for residents to receive $400 per child for the Recreation Department’s after-school program, which began 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.
Community Wellness Assistance is now available for drop-in hours. Community Wellness Coordinator will be available on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the J.V. Fletcher Library.
A number of upcoming wellness events will be hosted in town. Check out our community calendar for more information.
Important municipal dates
A public hearing will soon be scheduled to discuss Westford’s cable TV offerings as Comcast and Verizon cable contracts are scheduled for renewal. A date for the hearing has not been announced at the time of reporting.
Government Meetings
The 35 Town Farm Task Force will meet on Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
The Affordable Housing Trust will meet virtually on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.
The Capital Planning Committee will meet virtually on Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m.
The Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee will meet virtually on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
The Communications Advisory Committee will meet virtually on Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.
The Historic Commission will meet on Nov. 2 at 8 a.m.
The Pedestrian Safety Committee will meet on Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
The Planning Board will meet on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. No agenda has been posted at the time of reporting.
The School Committee will meet on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. No agenda has been posted at the time of reporting.
The School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet on Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m.
The School Committee Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will meet virtually on Nov. 3 at 1 p.m.
The Select Board will meet on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. No agenda has been posted at the time of reporting.
