What's Up This Week in Westford Local Politics?

Checking in on the Planning Board, School Committee and Board of Selectmen.

  Here's a look at what's going on and what's been happening lately in Westford local government. More information is available on the Town of Westford website. School Committee The School Committee will adjourn at the Millennium Building on Monday night for a meeting highlighted by proposals from principals from Westford's Middle Schools and Westford Academy principal James Antonelli. Board of Selectmen On Tuesday, the Board of Selectmen will reorganize and take one last look at the results of Fall Town Meeting for assessing how to move forward. Planning Board The Planning Board will meet in the Police Training Room instead of their normal location at the Town Hall Conference Room to look over a few more sign applications for stores at …

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This Week in Westford Local Government: Aug. 13

A round up of what's going on with local municipal boards in town.

  Board of Health There will be a discussion 7 p.m. tonight at Town Hall on the recent mosquito sprayings and the water supply at Vinebrook Estates among other topics. School Committee Tonight's meeting at the Millennium Building is scheduled for just over 100 minutes, and the major topics on the agenda appear to be updates on substance abuse in town, enrollment, the new Parent Portal, religious holidays on the school calendar, school enrollment, and administration turnover at Westford Academy. Selectmen The Selectmen will have a number of issues on the docket for Tuesday, including updates on the transfer of the Vose Parcel and the status of the old Westford Anodizing Plant on North Main Street.

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Cornerstone and Guard Up on the Docket This Week

Here's a quick look into what's going on in Westford politics and government for the week of Aug. 6.

  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). Conservation Commission On Wednesday night, the Conservation Commission will hold a discussion over the topic of insurance issues with Guard Up and the …

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Selectmen to Discuss Keno at the Willows

The topic of Keno is one of several topics on the Selectmen's agenda this Tuesday night.

  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, Rapid Refill, Gulf, and Westford Market and Liquors. In addition to that, here are some more things being discussed by Westford's town boards this week…

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You Can't Give Beer To A Hospital Patient In Massachusetts

Today marks the return of the Superagenda: an overview of local and state politics and government that impact Westford.

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 - Board of Selectmen Wednesday, October 26 7:15 a.m. - 65 Tadmuck Rd. - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee, Pine Grove Cemetery Office - Cemetery…

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How Does Westford Define "Pond" Versus "Lake?"

Welcome to today's Superagenda

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 Committee on Financial Services , and Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure meet at 1 p.m. #3. Law Of The Day: Today's law of …

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What Is MGL 291a?

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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, avenues for those who may be victims of domestic abuse, what records are kept confidential, and #4. A Week From Today: There are no currently …

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Why Would The Authorities Close A Beach?

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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.  Local Law of the Day: Westford follows the Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) when it comes to deciding whether or not a public beach should be …

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What Is A "Shade Tree?"

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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:  The Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy meets today for a 10:00 a.m. meeting at the Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, …

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There Are Limits To What ZBAs Can Limit

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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.m. as well. #3.  Local Law of the Day: Following up on an earlier Superagenda from last week, Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40a, Section 3 limits …

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