Ming Zhang, Community Correspondent

A Westford resident, Ming Zhang is a community correspondent for WestfordCAT. He holds a BA in English, an MA in American Studies, and an MS in Library Science. A graduate of Beijing Foreign Studies University, one of China's leading institutions for foreign language studies, he taught English there as a lecturer for six years. He later served as Poetry Editor of Hawaii Review and a staff writer for Ka Leo O Hawai‘i (Hawaii Daily) while pursuing graduate studies at the University of Hawaii. His creative work has appeared in various literary journals. To get in touch, email mzhang@westfordcat.org or find him on Facebook at @ming.zhang.940098.

The Eternal Candle: Remembering September 11, 25 Years Later

Three days after September 11, 2001, I sat down and wrote a poem in Chinese. Reading it after all these years brought tears to my eyes. The poem was called […]

Select Board highlights community honors, veterans outreach, positive early results of new trash program

The Westford Select Board opened its July 14 meeting with community recognitions, updates on veterans’ services and the new trash program, and resident concerns about noise, speeding and bicycle safety.

Select Board reorganizes, advances budget transfers, community initiatives

The Westford Select Board held a wide-ranging meeting on Monday, May 11 that included board reorganization, budget transfers, updates on the town’s upcoming Pay-As-You-Throw trash program, approval of community requests, […]

Planning Board reviews Stony Brook Bridge project

The Planning Board opened a public hearing on a proposed habitation of the historic Stony Brook Bridge, while also advancing broader discussions on housing strategy and board procedures during its […]

Planning Board – March 2, 2026

Planning Board reviews Kimball Farm arcade, other projects WESTFORD CENTER – The Planning Board reviewed updates to a proposed arcade and restaurant building at Kimball Farm, continued several subdivision hearings, […]

Select Board reviews Communications Plan and 2026 engagement strategy

WESTFORD — The Select Board’s Feb. 10 meeting focused heavily on town communications, including review of a proposed Communications Plan and presentation of a 2026 community engagement strategy. Residents weigh in […]

Carl Thompson Road site modifications approved

WESTFORD — The Planning Board on January 22 continued several public hearings, approved a modification to a previously approved site plan on Carl Thompson Road, and opened a new public […]

Select Board marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, reviews Library progress, defers Town Meeting Date discussion

WESTFORD – The Select Board opened its Jan. 27 meeting by recognizing town staff and volunteers for their response to a historic winter storm. Town staff praised for snowstorm response […]

Westford Select Board reviews ADU bylaw outreach, a permit appeal, facilities planning update

WESTFORD – The Select Board met on January 13 to discuss the town’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw outreach, and listened to a permit appeal as well as a major presentation […]

Westford kicks off Route 40 corridor study

Town officials have launched Route 40 Corridor Study, with an advisory committee formed back in October 2025. It’s a planning effort aimed at shaping the long-term future of one of Westford’s most debated roadways.

Opinion: What Mamdani’s Victory Tells Us

While Mamdani’s rise occurred on a national stage, the lesson it offers is ultimately a local one.

Select Board endorses pursuit of Climate Leader path, commits to grant application and key sustainability steps

WESTFORD – the Select Board recently voted to support the town’s pursuit of Massachusetts Climate Leader Community designation, a significant step up from its current Green Community status. The decision […]