Former Innovation Academy teacher allegedly abused student according to civil complaint
TYNSBOROUGH — A former English teacher at Tyngsborough’s Innovation Academy Charter School (IACS), Ryan Deery, faces a civil lawsuit alleging he groomed and sexually abused a former student. Identified in […]
DEI discusses Indigenous People’s Day event, Town Manager Search Committee and more
Westford’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee met on Wednesday, Sept. 30 to discuss updates on the Town Manager search as well as previous and upcoming events, including Indigenous People’s […]
Robinson School Building Committee Reflects on Last Community Forum, Provides Updated Scenarios
Last Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Robinson School Building Committee (RSBC) met to hear residents’ reflections on the initial community forum, held on Sept. 9, as previously reported on by WestfordCAT […]
Boston Road reconstruction to finish in June 2027
Town Engineer Jeremy Downs provided updates on the Boston Road reconstruction project during Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, where he said work is expected to finish in June 2027.
New England Podcasters Build Community at WCAT
For those looking for community within the media and podcasting landscape, WestfordCAT has the group for you. The second Saturday of every month at noon, podcaster and entrepreneur Ande Lyons […]
WA Student Raises Funds to Fix Bridge for Eagle Scout Rank
Since their foundation, Westford Academy and the Robinson and Crisafulli schools have been connected by forest trails. One bridge near Westford Academy, dubbed the Academy Bridge, is the longest trail […]
FinCom okays $17,200 transfer for Town Manager search
In a rare midday session, the Finance Committee met on Monday, Sept. 12 to review the transfer of $17,200 for the Select Board to hire a search firm to assist […]
Committee to Decide Future of Westford Elementary Schools
For some time now, the future of Westford elementary schools has been the subject of intense discussion in coffee shops, on playgrounds and in day care center drop offs around […]
“It’s Like Coming Home”: Melissa Richard Returns to Nabnasset as Principal
The fall brought a new school year, and for Nabnasset School it also brought back a familiar face. Melissa Richard, a former first and second grade teacher for the Nabnasset, […]
Updates on Affordable Housing in Westford
The Affordable Housing Trust met on Wednesday, September 2 to discuss updates to Westford’s housing needs assessment and housing production plan (HPP) and on the Committee’s current projects. The Town’s […]
Health Insurance Trustees Review Changes to Town’s Insurance, Considers New STOP LOSS Options
By Melanie Duronio The Health Insurance Trust Fund met on September 1 to discuss planned changes to the town’s insurance. It reviewed projected changes of STOP LOSS insurance renewals and […]
‘A Place Where You Never Have to Say I’m Sorry’ Rock the Spectrum Gym Celebrates Three Years of Operation
Westford’s We Rock The Spectrum is a play and learning hub for neurodivergent families and children, owned and operated by Sam O’Brien, her partner Matt O’Brien, and her sister Kristen […]