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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 religious reasons." There is a drop box for ballots at the back door of Town Hall.

Open space in focus One question asked was if the candidates support open space acquisition. Also asked was their thoughts on the Select Board's decision against pursuing the purchase of the Westford Riding Academy. Cunningham said he supports open-space acquisition, but said the academy property offers no direct connection to other conservation parcels. "The cost would probably have been pretty high. It's a matter of figuring out which ones are best for the town, and which ones we can really afford." Barber-Mingo said he supports open-space purchases within budgetary means. As a 21-year tow...

Wicked Local WESTFORD -- School Committee candidates answered questions about inclusion, budget issues the pandemic and more at an April 14 candidates' forum. The forum was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Westford. The forum also included Select Board candidates Eric Barber-Mingo and John Cunningham, as well as candidates for uncontested seats. The three open School Committee seats have drawn six candidates. Questions came from the league, and from town residents. Diversity, inclusion A questioner asked candidates how the School Committee and the district should address racis...

OTHER COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION Election worker -- closer -- for several years. Prior to moving to Westford, coached youth soccer for four years and was a Webelos Den Leader and Cub master. WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE After serving Westford for much of the last 16 years on several committees and now on the Finance Committee, I want to put my energy and experience to work for the town once again. Working for the town has given me a renewed sense of purpose.   WHAT IS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE FACING THE TOWN RIGHT NOW? Defeating the COVID-19 virus that still threatens our h...

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 league's candidates' night takes place April 14, 7-9 p.m., according to an announcement on the league's Facebook page.  Questions welcome The league asks residents to send questions by 5 p.m. April 9 to a link on the league's website. Organizers have asked those submitting questions to observe rules: Organizers said residents can call in this year with questions, but encourages questions sent in advance. The league website lists ...