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Hi Westford! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Westford's school overhaul change your child's elementary experience?
  • Why Nabnasset's new principal says returning to Westford feels like home
  • How did Westford field hockey fare in this week's statewide action?

Also on today's calendar: Rainbow Bazaar Doll, Bear, and Toy Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers late in the afternoon, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Committee to Decide Future of Westford Elementary Schools (westfordcat.org) — Westford families face major choices about the future of the town's elementary schools, including whether to rebuild Robinson or consolidate into K-5 schools that could close or renovate several buildings. Residents raised concerns about school size, traffic, special education spaces, and where new buildings might go, with final decisions headed to a future Town Meeting and another community forum set for Oct. 14.
   

• 'It's Like Coming Home': Melissa Richard Returns to Nabnasset as Principal (westfordcat.org) — Nabnasset School in Westford is welcoming back a familiar face, as longtime teacher and former Abbot assistant principal Melissa Richard returns to lead the school as principal. Drawing on her deep special education background and years in Westford classrooms, she says her priority is building strong relationships, open communication, and a safe, supportive environment for Nabnasset students, staff, and families.
   

• High school roundup/scores: Caitlin O'Neil nets four goals in Hanover rout (bostonherald.com) — Westford High's field hockey team is noted here in a statewide roundup, falling 6–1 to Chelmsford in recent action. The piece quickly recaps standout performances and scores from field hockey, soccer, volleyball, golf, and cross-country meets across Massachusetts, giving context on how other programs are faring early in the fall season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Waypoint Community Church to Host Free Community Open House in Chelmsford on October 3rd —Nishant George Read on Patch
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Groton. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Lowell Chili's in Lowell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chelmsford

  • Start Your Engines! NASCAR 26 Launches Today on PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X (gamespress.com)
  • Whelen Modified Tour My Guy Auto Supply NAPA Of Riverhead Eddie Partridge 206 On Tap Saturday At Riverhead Raceway (racedayct.com)
  • Live Fire and Island Fish: Greek Dining Expands From Manhattan to Miami (hellenicnews.com)

Littleton

  • Cultivation Harvest/Cure Associate Day Shift No Weekends at Sanctuary Littleton (oregonlive.com)
  • Gorham planning board OKs Amazon warehouse proposal (mainepublic.org)

Tewksbury

  • Fatal Fentanyl Overdose At Tewksbury Motel Leads To Arrest, Police Say (patch.com)

Ok Westford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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