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

Deer siblings reunite: Westford resident helps rescue orphaned fawn

Two newborn fawns were initially found near the roadway and transported to a state-permitted wildlife rehabilitator.

School Committee approves handbook updates for FY27

WESTFORD CENTER — The School Committee approved proposed updates to the Westford Academy and middle school student handbooks for FY27 during its May 26 meeting. Westford Academy Principal Dan Twomey […]

Middle schools outline FY27 improvement goals

WESTFORD CENTER — Middle school administrators gave updates on FY26 improvement goals and outlined proposed FY27 school improvement plans during the May 26 School Committee meeting. Blanchard Middle School Principal […]

Inside the Westford Sportsmen’s Club’s mission of conservation

GRANITEVILLE — From youth fishing derbies and forestry management, to wildlife conservation and outdoor education, the Westford Sportsmen’s Club has spent nearly 80 years connecting residents with the outdoors while […]

Westford Taekwondo students earn multiple titles at state championship

WESTFORD — Students from Achieve Taekwondo earned an impressive collection of medals at the April 12 USA Taekwondo Massachusetts State Championship. Twelve students from the school’s Westford and Concord locations […]

Westford-built LEGO mosaic heading to national expo in Chicago

WESTFORD CENTER — A community-created LEGO mosaic celebrating neurodiversity is heading from Westford to Chicago for the BrickWorld LEGO convention. The colorful mosaic, assembled during Westford’s annual Community LEGO Building […]

Planning Board endorses 10-year open space and recreation plan

WESTFORD CENTER — The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments presented the new Open Space and Recreation Plan to the Planning Board on May 18. Presented by NMCOG Executive Director Jennifer […]

Traffic pattern change coming to Plain Road and Nutting Road intersection

WESTFORD CENTER — A new traffic pattern will take effect at the intersection of Plain Road and Nutting Road beginning Tuesday, May 26, as part of the ongoing Plain Road […]

Westford Women’s Club celebrated its 50th anniversary

WESTFORD CENTER — The Westford Women’s Club celebrated its Golden Anniversary last month, recognizing five decades of community service and civic involvement in Westford and surrounding communities. Displays highlighting the […]

Herbicide treatment scheduled for town pond and lake

WESTFORD CENTER — Town officials have announced that Long Sought Pond and Nabnasset Lake are scheduled to undergo aquatic herbicide treatment for invasive aquatic vegetation on Tuesday, May 19. Temporary […]

Town reminds residents of water restrictions amid drought conditions

WESTFORD CENTER — Water Department officials are reminding residents that Stage II mandatory outdoor water use restrictions remain in effect as warmer weather and drought conditions increase demand on the […]

Heat advisory, severe thunderstorm risk, for Tuesday and Wednesday in Westford

The National Weather Service in Boston issued a heat advisory in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. The chance for severe thunderstorms will also increase on Wednesday afternoon as a cold front moves into the region, bringing a risk for downpours, gusty winds and a slight risk for hail.