Welcome to August, Westford! Here's a quick rundown on some things going on in local government and politics. Planning Board A decision will likely be made on Monday night's Planning Board meeting over the ongoing debate over freestanding entrance signs at Cornerstone Square,which was closed to public discussion at the last Planning Board meeting in July. The meeting also holds another discussion over a freestanding sign request for Kindercare on Carlisle Road and sign requests from three businesses within Cornerstone Square itself (Market Basket, Family Eye Care Center, Five Guys). …
The Westford Board of Selectmen are slated to discuss allowing Keno at Willows Pizza in Nabnasset (pictured) this Tuesday, potentially making it the first restaurant in Westford to have the game. Run by the Massachusetts State Lottery, Keno can currently be found in Westford at Spinner's Market, the Franco-American Club, Healy Post #159 in Graniteville, the Fletcher Social and Athletic Club, Nabnasset Lake Country Club, Tedeschi's on Main Street and in Nabnasset, and Towne Convenience on Groton Road. Keno-To-Go is also available at Cumberland Farms, Mobil-on-the-Run, Nab's One Stop Shop, …
Hello Westford! Today marks the return of the Superagenda, an overview of local and state political and government information relating to Westford for the upcoming week and beyond. Law of the Week: Under Massachusetts State Law, it's illegal to give beer to a hospital patient unless it's prescribed by a doctor. The fine is up to $250 and not more than two months imprisonment. This Week's Local Government Meetings: Monday, October 24 7:00 p.m. - Town Hall - Board of Health 7:30 p.m. - Millenium Building - School Committee, Town Hall - Planning Board Tuesday, October 25 7:30 p.m. - Town Hall…
Welcome to the Superagenda for Tuesday, September 20. If you have any local political or government news, please e-mail us at westford@patch.com #1. Today In The Area: The Board of Assessors adjourns at 9 a.m. for a meeting downstairs in Town Hall and Unaccepted Roads Committee meets upstairs for a 7:30 p.m. meeting. #2. Today On Beacon Hill: At the State House, the Joint Committee on Public Health and the Joint Committee on Education meet at 10 a.m., the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight meets at 11 a.m., and the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, Joint …
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: The Capital Planning Committee meets this morning at 8:30 in town hall. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: There are no scheduled meetings today on Beacon Hill. #3. Local Law of the Day: Last week we talked about Massachusetts General Law 291a, which entails topics regarding domestic abuse such as what a police officer should do when they find domestic abuse…
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Commission meets in Otis for an 11:00 a.m. meeting, while the Housing Authority, Finance Committee, Recycling Commission and School Committee Policy Subcommittee will hold 7:00 p.m. meetings in Westford. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: The House and Senate have informal sessions in their chambers at 11:00 a.m. #3. …
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: The Board of Water Commissioners meet today for a 5:00 p.m meeting on Forge Village Road, followed by a Northern Middlesex Council of Governments meeting in Lowell at 6:00 p.m, a 6:30 p.m meeting of the Permanent Town Building Committee at the Cameron Senior Center, and a 7:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Meeting at Town Hall. #2. Today on Beacon Hill…
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at andrew.sylvia@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: Today’s only local meeting is the Planning Board, which will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m at Town Hall. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: The Joint Committee on State Adminstration and Regulatory Oversight meets today at 11:00 a.m in Room 222 at the State House, while both the House and Senate will also meet for informal sessions in their chambers at 11:00 a.…
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: There are no meetings today, but all flags on municipal property will be flown at half-staff to honor Lieutenant Timothy Steele, who died in Afghanistan. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: There are no scheduled events at the State House as of press time. #3. Local Law of the Day: Earlier this week, the Board of Selectmen and members of several other boards …
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com. #1. Local Government Meetings Today: There are no scheduled meetings today in or around Westford. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: Today, the House and Senate both have informal sessions in their chambers at 11 a.m. #3. Local Law of the Day: If you’re killed or injured from riding a horse tended by someone else in the state of Massachusetts, that person is not liable in nearly all …
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: There was a Board of Water Commissioners meeting today, but that was cancelled, leaving only an all-boards meeting at the J.V Fletcher Library regarding the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: As of press time, there are no scheduled meetings or hearings today at the State House. #3. Local Law of the Day: Today we look at the general …
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: The Board of Water Commissioners adjourns for an 8 a.m. meeting today at their offices on Forge Village Road, while the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments has a noon meeting in Lowell. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: There are no hearings or meetings at the State House today as of press time. #3. Local Law of the Day: If you’ve ever wanted to start a…
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: The Westford School Committee meets tonight in the Millennium Building for a 7:00 p.m. meeting. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: The House and Senate have informal sessions at 11:00 a.m. as of press time. #3. Local Law of the Day: With this weekend’s state of emergency declared by Governor Patrick, it’s good to know that the Chairman of the state’s Public …
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: The Public Works Initiative Committee meets at Town Hall this morning for an 8:30 a.m. meeting. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: There are currently no scheduled meetings or hearings at the State House today as of press time. #3. Local Law of the Day: Today is our first ever federal law, and it’s technically a regulation from the Code of Federal …
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: The Tax Possession Sale Committee meets at Town Hall for a 5:00 p.m. meeting. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: Today at the State House, the House and the Senate have informal sessions at 11:00 a.m. #3. Local Law of the Day: In the state of Massachusetts, only honey bees can make honey, and calling something honey that was not made by honey bees is illegal…
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: Today the Merrimack Special Education Collaborative Board meets in Chelmsford for an 11:00 a.m meeting, the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments meetings in Lowell for a 6:00 p.m. meeting, the Permanent Town Building Committee meets at the Cameron Senior Center for a 6:30 p.m. meeting, and the Conservation Commission and the Unaccepted Roads Study…
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization meets today at the NMCOG offices in Lowell for a 3:00 p.m. meeting while the Board of Selectmen adjourn at Town Hall for a 7:00 p.m. meeting. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: No hearings or meetings are scheduled at the State House today as of press time. #3. Local Law of the Day: Under Section 95 of…
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: There are no scheduled meetings in or near Westford as of press time. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: As of press time, the House meets today in their chambers for an informal session at 11:00 a.m. #3. Local Law of the Day: Under Massachusetts General Law, people who enter “pick-your-own” farms for agricultural harvesting of any kind, including cutting down…
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com #1. Local Government Meetings Today: No meetings are currently scheduled today as of press time. #2. Today on Beacon Hill: No meetings are currently scheduled today as of press time. #3. Local Law of the Day: Under Chapter 84 of Westford’s General Bylaws, anyone owning a dog without a license needs to get one down at Town Hall by the first day of the next April (same year in January, …
Hello Westford! Welcome to the Superagenda, your source for local political and government news today in and around Westford. If you have any local or political news, please let us know at westford@patch.com Local Law of the Day: In theory, it’s possible to own an adult bookstore, theater or entertainment establishment in Westford, but geographically, it’s pretty difficult to get zoning approval. In addition to the normal zoning restrictions for any business, according to Section 6.1.2 of the Westford Zoning Bylaws, adult themed businesses also must be at least 750 feet from…. Anywhere with a…
