Nashoba Tech Students Learn in Style in New Salon
Seniors in Nashoba Valley Technical High School’s cosmetology program are learning in a newly renovated state-of-the art salon. The official ribbon-cutting was held in October 2025.
Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers: Trained and Ready
Being ready to help residents during large emergency events and disasters takes planning, preparation, coordination—and often trained volunteers from the Upper Merrimack Valley Medical Reserve Corps. In Westford and six surrounding towns, this group of about 600 active volunteers has stepped up many a time, including during the 2008 ice storm in Westford and the 2018 series of gas fires and explosions in Andover, Mass.
Bench Dedicated to ‘Dr. A’ of Pediatrics West at Jack Walsh Field
After more than 40 years at Pediatrics West, Andreas Athanasiou, MD, retired, and to recognize his service, staff dedicated a bench to him at Jack Walsh Field in Westford.
Water Department Breaks Ground on Facilities to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’
On Friday, the Westford Water Department held a ceremonial groundbreaking for two treatment facilities that will remove regulated PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” from the town’s water supply.
Westford Organizations Reach Out to Help SNAP Recipients
The waiting room for the Westford Food Pantry was filled when 65 families in need arrived to receive help, well over the number for a typical pantry session. As people grow concerned about how they will afford food, several local organizations are raising money and providing meals.
Players Enter Fantasy-Sci-Fi World at New Gaming Store
Owner Andy Kirschbaum has relocated his store, 3 Trolls Games, to Westford and continues to host game nights for Warhammer 40,000 and other events.
Residents invited to ‘Tea with the Town Manager’
Westford Town Manager Kristen Las is inviting the public to join her for tea and conversation at “Tea with the Town Manager.” This new event is an informal avenue for residents to ask questions, voice concerns and share ideas. The next Tea with the Town Manager will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, on the second floor of Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main Street.
Westford holds flu vaccination clinics
The Westford Health Department has one remaining scheduled flu vaccination clinic on Oct. 23.
Orchard Church opens and envisions community space
Orchard Church has opened in Westford on Littleton Road. The vision, Lead Pastor Rob Strong says, is that they are calling their property “The Orchard,” that happens to have a church on it and they have a vision to build a public playground and host community events.
An American dream lost with a layoff. A family almost has to give up cats.
Vineeth Murali, 37, formerly of Chelmsford, was laid off his job as a cancer researcher this spring. That lead to him losing his H-1B work visa, the home that he had bought one year ago and the family almost had to leave their cats behind when he moved to India.
Doctors’ Advice: COVID-19, MMRV Vaccines Save Lives, Prevent Hospitalizations
Local doctors say: COVID-19 vaccines for children and adults and the MMR vaccine and its variation, the MMRV vaccine, which are given to children, are all safe and effective and they are used to reduce the severity of these diseases and also prevent hospitalizations and death.
Westford Town Employees Bring Awareness to Suicide
On Fridays in September about 300 Westford Town employees wore special, teal T-shirts to bring attention to suicide awareness and prevention. “It’s important to share the message that ‘It’s OK, if you’re not OK.’ There’s assistance available if you need help or someone to talk to,” said Rae Dick, director of the Westford Health Department.