Stuffie Sleepover, Martha Washington, Duty vs. Inclination, and more: Wednesday Whiteboard

WESTFORD — Here’s the January 7 edition of Wednesday Whiteboard, where WestfordCAT highlights important dates and events during the week in and around Westford.

News and events around town:

From the Town of Westford:

• Your Town, Your Updates: Learn How to Stay Connected
• Boston Road Detour Status
• 2026 Dog Licensing Is Now Open

 First Parish Church United:

• Donna Olson lessons January 7 @ 2:45 – 8:15 p.m. Meetinghouse-1-Conference Room (15)
• Yoga January 8 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall-1-Seavey Room (250)
• Community Wellness Meditation January 8 @  4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall-2-Gathering Room (25)
• Donna Olson lessons January 9 @ 2:45 – 8:15 p.m. Meetinghouse-1-Conference Room (15)
• Westford LGBTQ+ event January 9 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.Meetinghouse-1-Cozy Corner (15)
• Worship Service January 11 @ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• AA January 12 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall-1-Seavey Room (250)
• Dunjas Dance Class January 13 @ 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall-1-Seavey Room (250)

From the Westford Museum:

• Westford REV 250 – Martha Washington, Duty vs. Inclination January 8 @ 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Westford Rev 250: “Were so lucky as to get the Cannon out of the River” – Henry Knox and His Noble Train of Artillery.  January 25 @ 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

From the PCA: 

• Sing n Jam January 8 @ 7-9:30 p.m.
• Cormac McCarthy January 9 @ 7:30 p.m.
• Hosmer Mountain Boys January 10 @ 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mic January 11 @ 7-9:30 p.m.
• Bluegrass Jam January 16 @ 7-9:30 p.m.
• Gospel Connection January 17 @ 7:30 p.m.
• Essex Piano Trio January 18 @ 4 p.m.

From the J.V. Fletcher Library:

• VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER — Self-Assessment (“Finding Your Why”)
• January 7 @ 9:30—11:30 a.m. 
• Stuffie Sleepover January 8 @ 2:00—4:30 p.m. 
• VIRTUAL: Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey
• January 13 @ 6:30—7:00 p.m. 
• VIRTUAL: Don’t Toss That! 10 Things to Keep When Decluttering in 2026
• January 13 @ 7:00—8:00 p.m. 

Government Meetings:
          Tue, Jan. 6

• J.A. Crisafulli School Advisory Council
• Monuments and Memorials Committee

• Wed, Jan. 7
  • Board of Water Commissioners Monthly Meeting
  • Historical Commission
  • Affordable Housing Trust
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
• Thu, Jan. 8
  • Board of Cemetery Commissioners
  • Housing Authority
  • Budget Hearing – Finance Committee & Select Board
  • Recycling Commission
• Mon, Jan. 12
  • Permanent Town Building Committee

• Wed, Jan. 14
  • Conservation Commission Meeting
• Thu, Jan. 15
  • Westford 300th Committee
  • Budget Hearing – Finance Committee & Select Board
• Wed, Jan. 21
  • Board of Assessors
  • Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
• Thu, Jan. 22
  • Planning Board Meeting
• Wed, Jan. 28
  • Conservation Commission Meeting
• Thu, Jan. 29
  • Budget Hearing – Finance Committee & Select Board

The Wednesday Whiteboard is non-exhaustive. If you have an event to add to our newsletter, please email WestfordCAT staff member Lindsey Hanrahan at lhanrahan@westfordcat.org.