WestfordCAT Weekly News – April 9, 2021
The School Committee approves a Memorandum of Understanding with the Teachers Union; Superintendent Bill Olsen presents Part 2 of School Finance 101; COVID-19 cases are still on the rise in Westford but so are the number of residents being vaccinated.
VIDEO: COVID Numbers Still Going Up in Town but so are Vaccinations; Westford Celebrates Public Health Week
Westford is experiencing a surge of the COVID-19 virus that has Health Director Jeff Stephens keeping a close watch. On the flip side, COVID vaccination numbers are also on the rise. It’s Public Health Week and Westford has plenty of things planned to celebrate.
WestfordCAT Weekly News – April 2, 2021
Hybrid learning is ending in Westford Public Schools; COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in town; a Westford resident is killed while bicycling; Jodi Ross explains her reasoning for promoting from within.
VIDEO: J.V. Fletcher Library Director is Prepared for Phase 4 Reopening
With Phase 4 of the Commonwealth’s reopening process having begun on March 22, WestfordCAT’s Patty Stocker talks with Ellen Rainville, Director of the J.V. Fletcher Library, about what that means in terms of services.
ADOPTABLE PET: Long-haired Chihuahua, Henny, Likes Plenty of Chicken
Henny is a five year old long haired chihuahua with a thick, curly coat. Henny was brought into the Lowell Humane Society when his previous owner relocated to a home that did allow pets. Henny is a shy guy, but warms up after he feels safe and comfortable.
WestfordCAT Weekly News – March 19, 2021
The four Superintendent candidates give it their all. Find out who came out on top. The School Committee learns of a slight financial windfall; the May 4th election will bring contested races; see the work of four plein air artists exhibiting virtually at the PCA.
VIDEO: 4 Landscape, Nature/Plein Air Artists are the Latest to Exhibit at the PCA’s Virtual Shows
WestfordCAT’s special series, PCA Artist Spotlight, focuses on regional artists that are scheduled to display their work at the Parish Center for the Arts’ Artist of the Month virtual exhibitions. The month of March through mid April of 2021 features 4 local artists whose artworks range from nature, animal subjects, and landscapes, created in oils, pastes, acrylics and ink drawings. All four artists enjoy creating their art en plein air.
ADOPTABLE PET: Scoop-Up These Two ‘Beautiful’ Bonded Australian Shepherds
Auggie, an 11 year old Australian Shepherd and Gigi, a 9 year old Australian Shepherd/Poodle mix are two bonded, mild-tempered dogs looking for a home together. Both dogs were surrendered to the Lowell Humane Society due to their owner losing their housing. Their prior home had an abundance of dogs which has left Auggie and Gigi shy and a bit skittish, but with patience and understanding, they will warm up to their new surroundings.
WestfordCAT Weekly News – March 5, 2021
This week on WestfordCAT News, the School Committee announces finalists for the superintendent’s position; the School Department’s Director of Finance departs; as Massachusetts plans on moving into Phase 4 of reopening, local restaurants will benefit.
VIDEO: Westford Health Director Talks All Things COVID-19
Governor Charlie Baker has moved the state back to Phase 3 Step 2 as of March 1, and the Commonwealth may move into Phase 4 of the reopening as early as March 22; Westford Health Director Jeff Stephens talks about the impact to businesses, declining positive cases in town, the new one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and the emerging Covid-19 variants.
WestfordCAT Weekly News – February 26, 2021
WestfordCAT board members present the station’s budget to the Select Board; Superintendent Bill Olsen gives the School Committee a lesson in finance; a decades long volunteer gets recognized; two competitors learn what they have in common while vying for “Last Skier Standing”.
ADOPTABLE PET: Notorious P.I.G. Likes ‘Chillaxin’ and Playing with Toys
Notorious P.I.G., a rather large guinea pig at 3.5 pounds, was surrendered to the Lowell Humane Society by his owners because he was not getting along with the other guinea pigs in the home. Although most guinea pigs are social by nature, Notorious P.I.G. prefers to be in his own enclosure. He can live with other guinea pigs; he just needs his own pen.