Rev. Suzanne Wade of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, kicks off this story-telling video, as Interfaith community members, tell viewers what they view a community is.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding members of the public to plan ahead for the upcoming holiday season, utilize the appropriate technology tools to make informed decisions, and be aware there may be limited public amenities on trips due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In its 11th year, Jim Arciero's Annual Sun Santa/Toys For Tots event was held a little differently. Instead of an indoor gala with gift baskets raffled off, silent auctions, and unwrapped toys dropped under the tree, Representative Arciero held a drive-thru event on Saturday, December 12th at the Abbot School in Westford. Some notable in attendance were U.S. Congresswoman Lori Trahan, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, state Sen. Ed Kennedy, Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen from the Select Board, Westford Health Director, Jeff Stephens, and of course, Santa Claus.
Westford lands in the red zone as COVID surges and vaccines arrive; School Superintendent Bill Olsen addresses the Board of Health with COVID data; student hockey and basketball players protest on the Town Common; a local restaurant owner talks about the difficulties of running a business during a pandemic.
Pastor Jonathan Romig reminds the public that the Cornerstone Congregational Church will be holding a Christmas Eve service at 6:00pm on December 24 on the Westford Town Common. Social distancing and face coverings are required.
