Westford’s Covid-19 Cases are Rising as They are Nationwide
From as low as 2 to now at least 20; that’s the number of people now confirmed with the Coronavirus in Westford in the last few days according to Westford Health Director, Jeff Stephens. Apparently the percentage positivity rate is also on the rise in town.
ADOPTABLE PET: Rat Pack Brothers Like to Snuggle and Explore
Brothers Lucky and Remy are two 8 month old rats looking for a new home together. Surrendered to the Lowell Humane Society because the child in their previous home found it too difficult to care for them, these two affectionate and active boys would do best in a home where they could safely roam and explore.
ADOPTABLE PET: Brothers Kenai and Koda Are Looking for a Forever Home Together
Kenai and Koda are two year old, bonded, guinea pigs looking for a home together. Both brothers are described as shy but affectionate, by Lowell Humane Society Volunteer Coordinator, Lindsey Andella. Kenai is an Abyssinian with swirly hair; Koda is an American Smooth with a smoother coat.
ADOPTABLE PET: Four-Month Old Bunnies Looking for a Home
Tamago and Maki are two fourth-month-old, Angora bunnies looking for their forever home. These friendly fellows enjoy attention and are close to being litter-box-trained.
VIDEO: Westford Academy Alumnus Hosts STEM for Girls Program on Patent Process, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
In this episode of STEM For Girls By Girls in STEM, Westford Academy graduate and UConn senior, Serena Beri, describes the process and challenges of obtaining a patent for one of her own inventions, an Ultrasound Probe Holder. Beri also talks with the Program Director of Women Entrepreneurs at Cornell University, Andrea Ippolito, who herself is an acknowledged entrepreneur. Ippolito is co-founder and CEO of the two successful companies, SimpliFed and Smart Scheduling, both of which are focused on mobile health tools and intelligent apps.
ADOPTABLE PET: Go Cuckoo for Coo Coo
Coo Coo is a 4 year old stray who was brought into the Lowell Humane Society when she was seen wandering the streets. She is a feisty, playful girl who was diagnosed with a minor, undetermined neurological condition that requires no treatment and does not affect her quality of life.
Box Truck Rollover on Depot Road
A Dunkin’ Donuts delivery truck clipped a pole along Depot Street early on June 6 causing the truck to flip, but leaving the driver unharmed. Footage of the incident came from a homeowner’s surveillance camera.
Henny is a Honey Who Still Needs a Home
Five year old Henny is a long haired chihuahua who we have featured before. When he was surrendered to the Lowell Humane Society in March, he was very shy and scared but since having been moved to his foster home, he has flourished. Henny is a complete lap dog but also enjoys being outdoors running around in the yard.
WestfordCAT Weekly News – May 28, 2021
There is a theatrical surprise at Stony Brook School; Select Board members take a wait and see position on Article 21 for Annual Town Meeting regarding drive-thru restaurants; 6 prime acres near the center of town are under agreement; meet talented WestfordCAT intern and editor, Nick Godfroy.
ADOPTABLE PET: Shelter Staff is Over the Moon for Luna
One-year-old Luna is a social and friendly Flemish Giant rabbit looking for an adult only home with no other pets. According to the Lowell Humane Society’s Volunteer Coordinator, Lindsey Andella, Luna is very intelligent and enjoys plenty of enrichment activities.
WestfordCAT Weekly News – May 21, 2021
This week on WestfordCAT news, Health Director Jeff Stephens details the upcoming changes to to the COVID guidelines; Attorney and WestfordCAT board member Sean Kelly explains why the station’s by-laws got updated this month; visual artist Gina Kalenderian gives advice to young, female artists in the latest edition of Women Empowered by Art.
VIDEO: Westford Health Director Discusses New CDC Mask Guidelines; Governor Lifting Most COVID-19 Restrictions Beginning May 29
Westford Health Director Jeff Stephens spoke with WestfordCAT’s Patty Stocker on May 18 about the whirlwind of new COVID-19 information that has been released in the past 2 weeks. He explained the new CDC guidelines which address face masks among fully vaccinated people; Governor Charlie Baker lifting almost all COVID-19 restrictions beginning May 29; 12 – 15 year olds now being eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine; he has some good news on the percentage of people in town who have at least one vaccine administered.