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Town Meeting voters may vote on a 25-mile-per-hour speed limit on four thickly-settled streets, with Select Board support of a traffic safety report.

A question on the Sept. 6 primary ballot may ask Westford voters to consider renaming Columbus Day to honor native peoples.

Mark Schulert/Correspondent WESTFORD -- The town has not received its order of coronavirus vaccines -- and town officials are growing frustrated. “We have worked extraordinarily hard to try to get it," said Health Director Jeffrey Stephens, who gave an update at the Feb. 9 Select Board meeting. "We have done all the things you’re supposed to do…We have a clinic set and ready to go." When and if the vaccine doses arrive, Stephens said a clinic for eligible residents will take place at Nashoba Valley Technical High School.  Late notice on updates The Cameron Senior Center is working to r...

Please support local journalism by subscribing. For more info, click here. WESTFORD -- The town has reached the coronavirus "red zone," or highest risk for the first time, prompting closure of some town facilities, and advisories from health officials.  Public Health Director Jeffrey Stephens said the rise may linked to changes in behavior, including residents staying inside more to keep warm.  "I think the current spike is in part related to Thanksgiving, but people are spending less time outside right now," Stephens said. "The weather and holidays are definitely factors." Keeping safe T...

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 unanimously on the measure at its Dec. 8 meeting, held virtually due to coronavirus restrictions. Pa...