“You are supposed to protect the property owner, not the developer”: Kinloch Drive dispute puts Planning Board under scrutiny

WESTFORD – A contentious discussion over the Kinloch Drive subdivision during the public hearing of the Oct. 5th Planning Board meeting brought multiple nearby residents before the Planning Board, with […]
Planning Board Backs Clean Energy Measures, Sign Changes, Online Permitting

WESTFORD — The Planning Board endorsed a proposed zoning bylaw for small clean energy infrastructure, supported adoption of the state’s Specialized Energy Code and approved a revised sign for Liquor […]
Fletcher embraces Wild Woman of Westford title

For Sarah Fletcher, figuring things out has never necessarily meant having all the answers first. “I can figure it out as I go,” is how Fletcher describes the approach that […]
Beyond the Badge: how Westford’s police leaders see a changing role for local policing

What does a police officer do when the problem in front of them isn’t really a police problem? Increasingly, the answer can involve a mental-health clinician, a social worker, a […]
Select Board bids farewell to town manager, reviews tax relief options

The Westford Select Board held a packed late September meeting, covering a wide range of town business, including the departure of Town Manager Kristen Las, a detailed review of Westford’s […]
From students to teachers: Westford Academy teens pass Chinese dance to the next generation

At Westford Academy, four students spend their school days doing what thousands of other teenagers do: attending classes, studying for exams, and participating in extra curricular activities. But outside the […]
Planning Board Advances Clean Energy Zoning Changes, Weighs Kinloch Drive Land Clearing Concerns, Updates ‘Cornerstone at Westford’ plaza and more

The Planning Board met on Monday, September 14, for a lengthy session covering open forum updates, a continued public hearing on proposed zoning amendments for small clean energy facilities, several […]
If Every Voice Matters, Someone Has to Listen

Westford is currently celebrating an idea called “Stronger Together” through an art exhibition in Muffins on Main, dedicated to democracy. The exhibit describes a core American ideal: “every voice matters,” […]
Select Board expands Town Manager search committee, advances special Town Meeting articles

With Town Manager Kristen Las departing and Mike Edwards serving as interim, the Select Board voted Sept. 8 to expand the Town Manager Search Committee and reduce the number of […]
Select Board Postpones Replacement of Deteriorating Culvert

By Ming Zhang WESTFORD – Westford officials have postponed the replacement of a deteriorating culvert on Acton Road until summer 2027, citing concerns about traffic and safety during the upcoming […]
Planning Board tackles Kinloch Drive dispute, clean energy zoning

WESTFORD – The Planning Board spent much of its recent meeting addressing two issues that generated significant discussion: a contentious proposal to add a third house lot on Kinloch Drive […]
Select Board Urges Health Insurance Trust to Limit Cost Increase

The Westford Select Board voted on Aug. 14, to endorse a proposal aimed at limiting the town’s health insurance cost increase to 2.5%, while leaving decisions about specific plan changes […]