We update you on the Groton Road house fire; the Board of Health grapples with mandatory face coverings; we speak with an infectious disease physician about COVID-19; the Westford Public Health nurse explains why a negative Coronavirus test does not necessarily mean a clean bill of health.
A member of the School Committee and the president of the teachers' union clash; Select Board members learn what a Fence Viewer is; the Board of Health discusses COVID-19.
Superintendent Bill Olsen's contract extension is still under consideration by the School Committee; the Select Board approved a Council on Aging Transportation Hardship Policy for residents in need of transportation; Newport Materials will finally begin monitoring traffic on Route 40.
Superintendent Bill Olsen releases a letter to the Westford community countering charges expressed by the School Committee. Westford resident Sue Higgins launches a recall referendum to remove six of the seven School Committee members. The World Health Organization gives an official name to the Coronavirus.
Injured school principal Kevin LaCoste pays a visit to the Robinson Elementary School to read to a book to his students. See what famous singer/songer writer pays tribute to him in a video. Westford health officials give tips on avoiding the flu. A real estate developer is bringing some new restaurants to town.
We bring you the results and highlights of the October 28th Special Town Meeting; the Select Board continues to work toward a bylaw change regarding AirBnBs in town; we show you how one woman discovered empowerment through her art.
We interview Kevin LaCoste, the Robinson Elementary School principal severely injured in July, after he returns home from months of hospitalization and therapy; we show you the new handheld devices voters will use at Special Town Meeting on October 28th; we feature a WA and UMass Lowell graduate’s unique photographs that are on exhibit at his alma mater.
an arrest has been made in connection with the woman found dead on Providence Road last winter; this year’s Westfest draws hundreds to the Stony Brook School; Westford Animal Control releases a red tailed hawk back into the wild after months of rehabilitation.
