Emily Collins

Emily has a degree in journalism from Suffolk University in Boston. She started her journalism career at her school’s newspaper, The Suffolk Journal, where she covered arts, environmental news, local news and world news topics. Emily spent her time in college pursuing her passion for writing through multiple internships and volunteering as a photojournalist in Brazil. In her fourth year at Suffolk, she was offered a co-op position at Boston.com as a staff writer. Emily wrote for the Community section at Boston.com with some of her articles receiving tens of thousands of views. Emily is excited about continuing her journalism career and strengthening her skills at WestfordCAT.
Contact her at ecollins@westfordcat.org

Residents participated in 38th annual Jimmy Fund Walk

BOSTON — Fourteen Westford residents joined thousands of participants on Sunday, Oct. 4, for the 38th annual Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber. Walkers included a local cancer survivor who participated […]

ConsCom seeks tree assessment for project

summer recreation

FORGE VILLAGE — A proposal to demolish and replace an existing home along Forge Pond will undergo additional review after the Conservation Commission raised concerns about tree removal and the […]

The Future of Westford Elementary Schools

The School Committee moves a step closer to key decisions on the Robinson School Building Project as officials weigh the size of a future elementary school, potential school consolidation and […]

Popular Playground Closed for Improvements

NABNASSET — The Ronan McElligott Memorial Playground at Edwards Beach will temporarily close beginning Sept. 28, as crews install new shade structures over the playground’s swing set. The project is […]

Public Schools consider new guidelines for digital learning

Westford Public Schools could place a greater emphasis on balancing technology with traditional classroom instruction under a new student learning goal. Superintendent Christopher Chew presented his proposed goals to the […]

Kimball Farm Completes Conservation Requirement

Kimball Farm nostalgia ice cream

The Conservation Commission reviewed corrective work at Kimball Farm on Sept. 9 as the property moves toward resolving several longstanding environmental requirements at 400 Littleton Road. Representatives from Hancock Associates […]

Community Garden Expansion Raises Questions Over Future Agricultural Use

A potential expansion of Westford’s community garden is raising questions about the future agricultural use of Day Field as town officials continue considering how the property should be managed. The […]

Student survey highlights concerns about belonging and connection

Westford school officials are examining student feedback on belonging, relationships and school climate after an anonymous district survey showed largely positive results but also identified groups of students who do […]

Westford prepares for leadership change, Town Meeting and major fall projects

Westford has a packed fall schedule: preparing for a leadership transition, Special Town Meeting, continued discussion over the future of elementary schools, and several infrastructure and sustainability projects. Assistant Town […]

Westford Schools Develop AI Guidance for Classrooms

Westford Public Schools are developing a new guidance system for the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, including a system designed to help teachers communicate when students may use AI. […]

Run for Liv returns to Westford to support domestic violence survivors

GRANITEVILLE — The Run for Liv will return to Westford this month, bringing community members together to honor the life of Olivia “Liv” Marchand and raise money to support survivors […]

Cornerstone Square Sold for $74 Million

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the Aug. 5, 2026 print edition of The Westford Villager. WESTFORD CENTER — The Cornerstone at Westford shopping plaza, home to Market […]