Town Manager's Newsletter for January 2021

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

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...

Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Advisory Extending Period Restricting Capacity Limit

COVID Vaccine Information

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...

Town Offices Temporarily Closed to the Public Due to COVID-19 Surge

Due to the COVID-19 surge, Westford Town Offices will be temporarily closed to the public. 

Our employees are still working to assist you during regular business hours. (8AM-4PM Mon-Fri)

Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for more information or con...

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 ...

More Information on Affordable Housing

Click the links below to see more information regarding Affordable Housing options in the Westford Area

Affordable Housing Summary

Affordable Rentals

Coping with Covid, with Dr. Movitz

Alison Christopher, the social worker of the Cameron Center, worked with Westford Cable Access Television, and Dr. Rachel Movitz of Westford to create this roughly 40 minute video on helping people deal with the complex issues surrounding Covid-19. Please...

National Grid offering webinar on Covid assistance programs

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Affordable Housing opportunity in Littleton

Click on the below link to see information regarding Jones Meadow, a 55+ Community, located on 100 Spectacle Pond Road in Littleton. 

Click here for more info

Destination Exploration at EBC starting on June 29!

Enjoy summertime Westford Style with Destination Exploration, Parks & Recreation’s summer weekly program, running from June 29 - August 21 at East Boston Camps. Enjoy classic summertime activities during this eight-week summer program for ag...

Town Manager's Newsletter for June 2020

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

New Alzheimers Resource

Alzheimers Association has a new resource: The Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter has developed resources to help those with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. The...

Coping with Covid-19 for People Over Age 60

Tune into Westford CAT on June 24th at 11AM. Alison Christopher, LICSW will be interviewing Rachel Movitz PsyD. Dr. Movitz is a Licensed Psychologist and Specialist in Geropsychology and Geriatric Neuropsychology, with a private practice in Westford. She ...

Free Weekly Fresh Vegetables

Gaining Ground, a non-profit organic farm in Concord, Massachusetts is providing free organic produce to Westford residents who meet certain income requirements. For more information, please see the attached flyers. The first link is in English, and the s...

Affordable Housing Lottery! Hanover Westford Hills

SEB Housing is currently working with Hanover Westford Hills, MassHousing, and the Town of Westford to provide affordable housing rental units. Below is a link to a flyer for this affordable housing opportunity.  

Information is also available on ...

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...

Emerson Hospital Free Webinar Combating Loneliness

Emerson Hospital is offering a free webinar to help combat loneliness during these times of social distancing. It will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. A link to their flyer which contains registration info is below.

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Town Manager's Newsletter for May 2020

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

Westford Parks & Recreation 2020 Summer Program Survey

Please respond to the survey one time. We are sending an updated survey link for those who have not yet responded.

The Westford Parks & Recreation Department is in the process of planning for 2020 summer programming for children ages 4 to 14. ...

BOH Notice on Face Covering

On May 6, 2020, Governor Baker ordered the use of face coverings when in public. This order requires that people over age two wear of face covering in public when social distancing is not possible. Face coverings should cover the mouth and nose. Face cove...

Town Manager's Newsletter for April 2020

The Town Manager’s Newsletter for April 2020 is now available.

Please read for important local updates.

Select Board Voted to Extend Tax Due Dates to June 1, 2020

Town of Westford- Important information Regarding Your Tax BillUnder “An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting From COVID-19,” Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, the town has adopted local optio...

WPC, Parks & Rec's After School Enrichment Program, Session 5 registration forms now online

Westford Partnership for Children (WPC) Session 5, May 4-June 15, registration forms can be found at About WPC at westfordrec.com. As part of the registration process, please review the WPC Session 5 Memo from Assistant Director Michelle Collett.

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Parks and Recreation Athletic Facilities Update

Click here for information concerning COVID-19 and town athletic facilities.

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Parks and Recreation Facility Update

Westford playgrounds remain closed to the public at this time.  Please see the attached notice regarding current public use guidelines for other Parks & Recreation Facilities.  

Parks and Recreation Current Public Use Guidelines

DO YOU...

Westford Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

On Thursday, March 19, the Westford Health Department was notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) that a resident tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19), marking the first positive case for Westford. The case is being handled a...

Parks and Recreation Athletic Facilities Update

Click here for information concerning Coronavirus and town athletic facilities.

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Town Manager's Newsletter for February 2020

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

Parks & Recreation Update

We’ve got you covered: WPC Special Programs 

for February Vacation (Winter Break), February 18-21

Flexible, full-day coverage from 7:00 am to 5:45 pm, for grades K-8.  Itinerary includes: Altitude Trampoline Park, Tyngsboro Sport...

Town Manager's Newsletter for January 2020

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

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.

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Town Manager's Newsletter for August 2018 now available

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

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Town Manager's Newsletter for July 2018 now available

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

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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:

New shuttle service starting Monday June 4, 2018

The Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) and CrossTown Connect – the local Transportation Management Association – are happy to announce MART’s newest transportation service: the Littleton-Westford Commuter Rail Shu...

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.

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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

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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

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