New Committee to Study Ways to Increase Attendance at Town Meeting

At the SB meeting on 7/27/21, the SB invited residents to express their interest in being appointed to a new committee, "Committee to Study Ways to Increase Attendance at Town Meeting". 

The charge is as follows: “The Committee...

FUNDS REMAINING - Childcare Subsidy Program Available to Income-Eligible Families!

UPDATED - August 2, 2021

The town of Westford has been awarded funds from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development through a regional CARES ACT Community Development Block Grant Program to provide COVID-specific relief to local com...

Latest Face Covering Updates

Two new recommendations were issued by the State today:

Advisory on Face Coverings

Guidance for Districts & Schools for Fall 2021

Septic System Care

Properly maintaining your septic system not only protects your investment in your home but also protects the environment and our drinking water supply.  Below are just a few simple tips to help you care for and extend the life of your septic syst...

Protect Local Drinking Water – Pick Up Your Dog’s Waste

Whether you are walking your dog on your own land or on public land, it is important to pick up your dog’s waste. The average dog generates ¾ lb. of waste per day. That ¾ lb. contains billions of fecal coliform bacteria. Fe...

Town Manager's Newsletter for July 2021

The Town Manager's Newsletter for July 2021 is now available to read online via the link below.

Updated Affordable Housing Information with 2021 Income Limits

The below links contain updated affordable and low-income housing options for the Town of Westford. The Cameron Senior Center Social Services Team is available to assist residents of all ages. If you are experiencing a financial hardship or emergency plea...

Parks & Rec's Westford Partnership for Children (WPC) for grades K-8

Join us at the2021-22 WPC After School Enrichment OPEN HOUSEJuly 21, 5:00-7:00pmWestford Parks & Recreation, 65 Main Street, 3rd floor

Assistant Director Michelle Collett and the WPC Site Directors will be available to answer your questions about WPC a...

Motorist / Cyclist / Pedestrian Safety Tips!

Please take a moment to read the Pedestrian Safety Committee's safety tips for motorists / cyclists / and pedestrians!

The flyer was created by Mia Clark, a junior at Westford Academy!

Information on Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021

Important changes to the Child Tax Credit will help many families get advance payments of the credit starting this summer. The IRS will pay half the total credit amount in advance monthly payments beginning July 15. You will claim the other half when you ...

Let the Summer Begin with Westford Parks & Rec

WESTFORD PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN (WPC)  AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM 

Only one week left for this year’s 2020-21 WPC program

Plan ahead! Westford Parks & Rec’s WPC After School Enrichment program will return to full service for gra...

2021 ATM Handout - Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments UPDATED

Childcare at Annual Town Meeting

Westford’s Annual Town Meeting begins at 9:00 AM, Saturday, June 12^th, on the Westford Academy Alumni Field.  To accommodate families with young children, childcare is available for children in kindergarten through grade five.  ...

Drive Through Survey Results

Drive Through Survey Results

35 Town Farm Road Public Service Video

The Cameron Senior Center has produced a public service video for the Town of Westford to educate our community on Article 6 of the upcoming Town Meeting. The video covers the history of the property at 35 Town Farm Rd., and the possible effects the curre...

Friends of the Cameron Center Yard Sale Moved Indoors

The Cameron has moved the intended and modified yard sale inside for Friday, June 4^th from 8-1. Fun finds and low prices. Masks are required in the Cameron Senior Center, located at 20 Pleasant Street.

SEEKING HANDYPERSON VOLUNTEERS

Westford senior residents on fixed incomes occasionally look to the Council on Aging for help with small/odd jobs.  Requests that come in are varied but include: installing window air conditioners, changing faucets, repairing computers, rewiring ...

LWV Annual Town Meeting Preview

Join the Westford LWV and Town officials as we go through all articles on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. This event is free and open to all voters. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about items on the warrant and become more prepare...

Public Forum on Drive Through Restaurants 5/26/21 @ 7PM

26th May at 7PM. Discuss the Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment to Allow Drive-Throughs for Restaurants by Special Permit

Cameron Spotlights

COVID Update From GOVERNOR:

Governor Baker’s announcement regarding the close to the preregistration system for vaccine appointments and the expansion of the state homebound vaccination program to eligibility individuals who are not yet vaccinate...

Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Forgivable Loans After Cap Raised to $25,000

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The last year of the Covid-19 Pandemic has taken a toll on many folks’ mental health. We know that there has been a significant increase in depression and anxiety in the US during the pandemic. Covid-19 stre...

Oak Hill Road Construction

Contractors for the town will begin construction on Oak Hill Road on Monday morning, May 3^rd.  Commuters should expect delays and possible detours in the area of Edwards Road.  

Residents will have access to and from their properties, and...

Hazardous Waste Collection Deadline Approaching

Pre-registration deadline for Household Hazardous Waste Collection is Saturday, May 1st.

Westford Partnership for Children (WPC) After School Enrichment Program - Starts April 26

This spring, Parks & Rec's Westford Partnership for Children After School Enrichment Program (WPC), will run from April 26 - June 18, Monday - Friday, from school dismissal to 5:45 p.m. The program is available to all of Westford’s ...

Spring 2021 Westford Partnership for Children (WPC) After School Enrichment Program

WPC REGISTRATION STARTS MONDAY, APRIL 5.

This spring, WPC will run from April 26 through June 18. The program is available to all of Westford’s K-5 students and will operate at the following schools:  Crisafulli, Robinson, and N...

A Statement From The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

To the Westford Community

"A crime against any community is a crime against us all."  Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

The violent and tragic events that occurred in Atlanta on March 16, 2021 may be geographically far away from Westfor...

Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination Program for COVID-19

The Commonwealth is working with local Boards of Health and developed a statewide program to offer in-home vaccinations for homebound individuals who cannot leave their home to get to a vaccination site. Eligibility for Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination...

NEW Parks & Recreation WPC After School Program Needs Assessment Survey

Thank you to everyone who responded to the previous survey.  This survey is specific to families with children in grades K-5.  To further understand after school care needs for children in these grades, we ask families with K-5 students ...

Parks & Rec 2021 SUMMER WEEKLY PROGRAMS for children

Kids Club at Nabnasset School, and Destination Exploration, and Summer Beach Party – both at East Boston Camps:All fun-filled, full-week programs, offering great activities and flexible scheduling options throughout the summer!

LEARN MOR...

Emerson Hospital Community Needs Survey

Parks & Recreation WPC After School Enrichment Program

As a result of the recent change to school attendance requirements, the Westford Parks & Recreation Department is working to understand this spring's unmet after school care needs in our community.  Your responses to this survey will...

Hooray! The Cameron Senior Center announces their soft reopening date for Monday, March 22nd.

The Cameron staff is anxious to get our programs and services rolling out again, but we must be cautious and ensure everyone’s health and continued safety.  We ask that everyone wear a mask while visiting the Cameron and participating i...

Town-Wide Catch Basin Cleaning

Over the next several weeks you will see New England Stormwater Management trucks in town cleaning our storm drains (also known as catch basins).  Westford has more than 3,000 town-owned catch basins that need to be cleaned each year to remain in...

Town of Westford and Lowell General Hospital Partner in Offering Scheduled Blocked Appts Through COA

Westford Board of Cemetery Commissioners

The Westford Board of Cemetery Commissioners will hold a public meeting on 2/18/2021, via webinar, to discuss the continued development of Pine Grove Cemetery (68 Forge Village Road),  share current project planning, gather input from the communi...

Veterans Age 50 and Older Eligible to be Vaccinated at Bedford VA

From the Bedford VA:

Join District Attorney Marian Ryan for Senior Wellbeing and Safety Program

Join District Attorney Marian Ryan, March 16th at 11:00 AM on a Zoom webinar discussing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Senior population. More information is available at the following link:

Click here for more information

Those wishing to regi...

How to Navigate the Mass.Gov Vaccination Appointment Process

Monday, February 1st, begins Phase 2 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Covid-19 Vaccination roll out. The first priority in Phase 2 is for Seniors age 75 and older to be vaccinated. The Mass.Gov website has added a map of vaccination...

Microenterprise Forgivable Loans Available for Eligible Westford Businesses!

ACTON — Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti, Boxborough Town Administrator Ryan Fererra, Littleton Town Administrator Anthony Ansaldi, Maynard Town Administrator Gregory Johnson and Westford Town Manager Jodi Ross are pleased to announce a new partnership...

Northeast Legal Aid Announces the Opening of Its New Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)

Northeast Legal Aid, who offers free high quality civil legal services to low income and elderly people in Northeastern Massachusetts, has announced the opening of its new Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). To learn more about their offerings and contact ...

Bedford Veterans Administration to Roll Out Covid-19 Vaccine to Veterans

The Bedford Veterans Administration is rolling out Covid-19 vaccinations to U.S. Veterans who are 65 or older, and registered as part of the VA Healthcare system. Veterans who are under 65 but may feel the need to get vaccinated due to health issues may a...

Boston Road Design Public Hearing

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be holding a pre-recorded Design Public Hearing for the proposed Rehabilitation of Boston Road Project online at:

https://www.mass.gov/massdot-highway-design-public-hearings

T...

Protect Yourself - Avoid Vaccine Scams

The HHS Office of Inspector General, the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have issued the following advisory to help you steer clear of vaccine scams:

Click here for advisory

Cameron Center Reaches Out

Please click the below link to learn about the Cameron Center iPad/Laptop drive. 

Click here for video

Eviction Diversion Initiative: Free Legal Services

Eviction Diversion Initiative: Free Legal Services 

Through the COVID-19 Eviction Legal Help Project (CELHP), there is a substantial expansion of free legal help for low-income tenants as well as low-income owner-occupants of 2-3 family properties...

Search for Superintendent of Schools

With the impending retirement of Superintendent Bill Olsen at the end of the ‘20-’21 school year, the Westford School Committee is starting the search process for the next Superintendent of Schools, to begin serving on July 1, 2021. &a...

Emergency Preparedness Training

Offered by The Massachusetts Office on Disability & Westford Health Department, for residents with a disability

Veterans Day Virtual Job Fair

MassHire is running a Veterans Day Virtual Job Fair, Tuesday, November 10th,  for both Veterans and the General Public alike. Job Seekers and Businesses with employment opportunities are encouraged to click the below link for more information.&am...

Community Compact Connector: Small Business Grants are now open!

COVID-19 Small Business Grants: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $50.8 million in grants available to support small businesses, microenterprises, and their employees, families and communities. Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) will...

Housing Assistance Resources for Those Effected by COVID-19

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Community Teamwork Incorporated have both released informative brochures that contain links to resources available to residents who have found themselves in housing crises due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. These resources...

COA Van Transportation available for early voting (55+)

The COA van service will be providing transportation to the polls Monday, October 19^th thru Thursday, October 29th from 8:00AM -3:30PM for those who need transportation ages 55 plus.  Also, any resident who is experiencing a transportati...

RMV to offer Senior Only (75+) appointments in October for License Renewals

The Registry of Motor Vehicles will be offering Senior Only Wednesdays during the month of October for residents 75 years of age or older, in order to allow for safer in person license renewals. These Senior Only Wednesdays are only available at select RM...

Westford Rental Assistance Program now accepting applications.

The Westford Rental Assistance Program (WRAP) is now accepting applications.  For more information on this housing subsidy program for renters, please click the link below:

Click here for more info

Aging Mastery program returns to the Cameron Center

AGING MASTERY PROGRAM RETURNS:  

Every Monday & Wednesday  October 5 through November 4, 12:00-2:00

The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) is a national program that uses evidenced based materials, expert speakers, group discussion a...

Trivia Night Returns to the Cameron Center September 22nd!!!

TRIVIA RETURNS:  Tuesday September 22 1:30 - 3:30 

Ken, our trivia King, would like to present a style of trivia that has “never been done before” …

Trivia A -Go-Go. Sample questions  include: 1. Whi...

Destination Exploration at EBC – now running through September 4!

Parks & Recreation has extended Destination Exploration, our summer program for children, by two weeks. 

Please join us for one, or all, of the following weeks:

Week 8: August 17-21

Week 9: August 24-28

Week 10: August 31-September 4

Located at Ea...

Town Manager's Newsletter for August 2020

The Town Manager’s Newsletter for August 2020 is now available to read online via the link below.

Pet Waste Disposal

We love our dogs and now more than ever, we get to spend more time with our pets! However, dog waste carries harmful bacteria that can make our waters unsafe for drinking or swimming, so always pick it up and throw it in the trash. While you’re ...

Virtual Pre-Town Meeting

A virtual Pre-Town Meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 11th, sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and Finance Committee will be jointly meeting during this session to review Annual Town Meeting W...

Don't Forget to Sign Up for Rave/Smart911 Emergency Notifications

If a child is missing, a hurricane or tornado is approaching, a break-in occurs or a general message is needed to be sent to the community. Quick and accurate communication between law enforcement officials and residents is now available through Smart911....

Affordable Housing Development Information

Some current affordable housing opportunities in Westford

Town Manager's Newsletter for January 2019 is now available

The Town Manager's Newsletter for January 2019 is now available to read online via the link below.

Town Manager's Newsletter for September 2018 now available

The Town Manager's Newsletter for September 2018 is now available to read online.

Use the link below to access it.

Town Manager's Newsletter for August 2018 now available

The Town Manager's Newsletter for August 2018 is now available to read online.

Use the link below to access it.

Town Manager's Newsletter for June 2018 now available!

The Town Manager's Newsletter for June 2018 is now available to read online, using the link below:

Town Ends Resident Waste Oil Drop-Off at Center Fire Station

Since 1990, residents who change their own automobile oil have been able to pay a dollar a gallon to dispose of their waste oil at the Center Fire Station.Fire Department personnel oversaw the oil recycling.As calls to the Fire Department have increased, ...

The Town Manager's Newsletter for April 2018 is now available to read online.

The Town Manager's Newsletter for April 2018 is now available to read online. Use the link below to read it!

Town Manager's Newsletter for March 2018 now available online

The Town Manager's Newsletter for March 2018 is now available to read online. Use the link below to read it!

Town Manager's Newsletter for February 2018 is now available online

The Town Manager's Newsletter for February 2018 is now available to read online.

Use the link below to read it.

Town Manager's Newsletter for January 2018 is now available online

The Town Manager's Newsletter for January 2018 is now available online. Use the link below to read it.

Town Manager's Newsletter for December 2017 is now available online

The Town Manager's Newsletter for December 2017 is now available online. Use the link below to read it.

Town Manager's Newsletter for August 2017 now available

The Town Manager’s Newsletter for August 2017 is now available online. 

You can view it here:

https://www.westfordma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=653

You can view past newsletters archived here:

https://www.westfordma.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=41

Town Manager's Newsletter for July 2017 now available

The Town Manager’s Newsletter for July 2017 is now available online. 

You can view it here:

https://www.westfordma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=642

You can view past newsletters archived here:

https://www.westfordma.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=41

Town Manager's Newsletter for December 2016

The December 2016 Town Manager's Newsletter is now available online:http://westfordma.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/579

You can view past newsletters with this address:http://westfordma.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=41

Town Manager's NewsletterD...

Town Manager's Newsletter November 2016

The November 2016 Town Manager's Newsletter is now available online:
http://www.westfordma.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/556

You can view past newsletters with this address:http://www.westfordma.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=41Read on...

Oak Hill Road Detour

Contractors for the town will be closing Oak Hill Road to through traffic on Tuesday, June 1st and Wednesday, June 2nd.  A detour route will be in place from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on both days.  All roads will be opened to residents, busine...

Oak Hill Road Detour June 7th - 10th

Contractors for the town will be closing Oak Hill Road between Moore Road and Plain Road beginning on Monday, June 7th through Thursday, June 10th.  A detour route on Brookside Road and Nabnasset Street will be in place from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on...