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Precinct 6: Rita Miller School Ballot info Dubey said voters can request ballots until April 28. "You don’t need a reason to request one except that you prefer to vote by mail," Dubey said. Absentee ballots are available until noon, May 3. Dubey said, "You need to have a reason to request an absentee ballot that you can’t make it to the polls -- either out of town on election day, a member of the military, residing overseas,  requires assistance due to a physical disability or for religi...

Wicked Local WESTFORD -- The League of Women Voters of Westford is hosting a virtual candidates forum -- and wants to hear from voters in town with questions. The leagues candidates night takes place April 14, 7-9 p.m., according to an announcement on the leagues Facebook page.  Questions welcome The league asks residents to send questions by 5 p.m. April 9 to a link on the leagues website. Organizers have asked those submitting questions to observe rules: Organizers said residents can call i...

Wicked Local WESTFORD -- The process for naming a new police chief is moving ahead, with the Select Boards appointment of a citizen member to a promotions panel. The Select Board voted to accept Noel Almeida on Feb. 9 among the nine applications for the residents representative position. Praise for applicants Select Board members praised the nine applicants who came forward, and encouraged them to remain involved in the process.  "There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Thank y...

Westford eyes goal of reducing carbon emissions Mark Schulert/Correspondent Please support local journalism by subscribing. For more info, click here. WESTFORD -- The town wants to meet a state goal of reducing carbon emission, but there are differing views on how to go about it.  The Select Board held a joint meeting Dec. 8 with the Energy Committee to discuss the directives of Article 14, approved by voters at fall special Town Meeting. The meeting took place virtually, due to coronavirus...

Please support local journalism by subscribing. For more info, click here. WESTFORD -- With many businesses bearing the brunt of the economic crisis, the Select Board has waived all town liquor license fees for the first six months of 2021.  The list includes all alcohol and wine and malt licenses. However, the board noted the town is grappling with fiscal issues of its own as the coronavirus continues to take a toll both on the economy and public health. Businesses struggle The board voted ...