Here’s What Voters Should Expect During Special Town Meeting
WESTFORD CENTER — Voters will consider 10 articles at the 2026 Westford Special Town Meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, including how to use nearly $1.8 million in PFAS settlement funds, […]
Westford police receive Gold Award for traffic safety
The Westford Police Department received a Gold Award for traffic safety from AAA Northeast during a luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough, marking the third consecutive year the department received the recognition.
Mass. Senate approves bill for no-cost firefighter cancer screenings
The Massachusetts Senate recently approved legislation that would require health insurance plans to cover cancer screenings for eligible full-time firefighters every three years without copays, deductibles or other out-of-pocket costs.
Town receives over $4 million through Community One Stop for Growth program
WESTFORD CENTER — Rep. Jim Arciero and Sen. John Cronin recently announced that the Town of Westford was awarded $4,720,761 in state funding through the Fiscal Year 2027 round of […]
Fire department receives federal funding for new firefighting equipment
WESTFORD CENTER — The Westford Fire Department recently announced that it has received $44,081 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, in order to upgrade their […]
Health Department holds flu clinic at Westford Academy
WESTFORD CENTER — Westford residents will have an opportunity to receive free flu vaccinations at a community clinic hosted by the Westford Health Department next week. The clinic is scheduled […]
Town to hold third annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day observance
WESTFORD CENTER — This past Monday was Columbus Day, a federally recognized holiday commemorating Christopher Columbus’ 1492 arrival in the Americas. However, in recent years, activists and Indigenous communities have […]
7-month old flown to hospital after falling from window of Westford home
A 7-month baby was airlifted to the hospital after falling from a second floor window on Wednesday morning.
Spotted lanternfly found in town, officials urge residents to help slow spread
WESTFORD CENTER — Health officials recently announced that the invasive spotted lanternfly was seen in town, urging residents to help slow its spread. In a statement posted to social media […]
Schools initiate bell-to-bell cell phone ban
Westford Academy students are now required to keep their cell phones turned off and stored away throughout the school day as the district takes a stricter approach to personal cellphone […]
Car fire closes road in Westford Center
Hildreth Street between Boston Road and Flagg Road was closed Friday evening following a car fire.
Select Board member Tom Clay reflects on military service
Westford Select Board member Tom Clay is the subject of the latest Quarterly Veteran profile, an initiative started by the town’s Veterans Services Officer Colin Bode to highlight veterans by sharing their stories of military service with the community.