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Westford COA Publishes July–August Newsletter as Summer Programs Begin

Westford's Council on Aging released its July–August 2026 newsletter Wednesday, giving residents an early look at summer programming as the J.V. Fletcher Library — mid-renovation and operating from 515 Groton Road — launches its "Plant a Seed, Read!" summer reading series with a YA kick…

J.V. Fletcher Library Renovation Hits One-Year Groundbreaking Mark

J.V. Fletcher Library's renovation groundbreaking turns one year old today, June 23, as summer programming accelerates. The $7,851,994 state-funded construction project — with the historic Main Street facade intact and a modern rear expansion underway — marks the anniversary while the l…

Nashoba Youth Hockey opens registration for the 2026-2027 season as Westford-area youth hockey programs look ahead to fall.

Nashoba Youth Hockey Association has opened registration for the 2026-2027 season, offering co-ed travel, girls travel, in-house, and learn-to-skate/play programs for youth in Westford and surrounding communities. The association also noted a Squirt 2 VHL championship won earlier this s…

Planning Board Approves Forge Crossing Subdivision 3-1, Advances Tech Park West Deal

WESTFORD — June 16, 2026 — Westford Planning Board approves Forge Crossing subdivision 3-1 with unresolved trash-pickup conditions. The board voted at its June 16 meeting to approve the five-lot West Prescott Street development, known as PB 2604, after a months-long review of engineering revisions to a stormwater

Westford Planning Board Approves Five-Lot Forge Crossing Subdivision With Conditions

WESTFORD — June 15, 2026 — Westford Planning Board approved a five-lot subdivision on West Prescott Street and unanimously backed a development agreement amendment for Tech Park West at its June 15 meeting. The board voted 3-1 to approve the Forge Crossing definitive subdivision after engineer Jeffrey Brem of Supreme

J.V. Fletcher Library Hosts Free Virtual Amelia Earhart Talk Monday Night

The J.V. Fletcher Library anchors Westford's Monday with a free virtual program and a summer reading launch. Author Rachel Hartigan takes the library's online stage tonight at 7 p.m. for "Virtual-Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life," the marquee Jun…

Westford Activates Stage III Water Restrictions Amid High Demand

Westford's Water Department imposed Stage III outdoor water restrictions effective immediately, citing sustained excessive non-essential demand — the town's strictest conservation tier, halting most lawn and irrigation use across all properties. The PAYT cart rollout, which began June 8…

Westford Activates Stage III Water Ban as Heat Advisory Runs Through Friday Evening

Stage III outdoor water restrictions and a Friday heat advisory are bearing down on Westford simultaneously, testing residents as summer gets underway. The Water Department imposed Stage III — its strictest tier, triggered by sustained excessive non-essential demand — while a separate h…

Westford Board of Health Told It Can Shut Down Battery Storage Sites After They Open

WESTFORD — June 9, 2026 — Westford Board of Health hears urgent dual briefing on battery energy storage threat as new state permitting rules take effect. Michael Hugo, Director of Strategies and Government Relations for the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards, told the board at its June 9 meeting that boards of

Westford Planning Board unanimously approves 219 Lincoln Road multi-family development decision

WESTFORD — June 2, 2026 — Westford Planning Board approves 219 Lincoln Road multi-family decision and advances West Prescott subdivision toward June 15 vote. The board voted unanimously at its June 2 meeting to approve the final 32-page permit decision for 219 Lincoln Road, covering both the MBTA Communities multi-

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