On October 16, 2017, at Abbot Elementary, the town of Westford hosted a special town meeting to address more 'time-sensitive' issues in the district. Issues ranged from budget adjustments to retail marijuana establishments to new zoning bylaws. Here are the most prominent decisions made last night: Article...

On October 12, an email from superintendent, Everett Olsen, was sent to WA parents concerning the diagnosis of MRSA in a Westford Academy student. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a bacteria that is resistant to many different antibiotics. The bacteria can cause infections,...

Where the old playground used to stand, junior Kyle O'Connell has built a greenhouse that will be used for the science curriculum. He completed this as his Eagle Scout project, which is meant to benefit the community and be continue to be a part of it as long as possible. O'Connell was approached...

With the recent opioid epidemic plaguing the country, Westford has kept the number of deaths caused by overdoses to a minimum. However, in 2017, the town surpassed the number of deaths that occurred in previous years, and the year is not over yet. With this information in mind, the WA Health Department has...

With overdose deaths on the rise in Westford, residents are beginning to realize the scale of the drug problem in this town. However, the Westford Police and Fire Department has been on the lookout since drug usage started going up regionally years ago, and are now taking action to get to the root...

On Friday September 29th, new environmental science teacher Mark Soo was doing something many will never be able to relate with; performing on the same stage as famed composer John Williams at his alma matar, Boston College. Boston College hosted the 25th annual Pop on the Heights, an event designed...

The new school year brings an addition of a spirit week dance to Westford Academy.  The upperclassman dance will be held from 9-11 pm on October 20th, the night of the Friday of Spirit Week, following the traditional football game. WA’s student council and the dance committee are planning the...

From September 15-17, a small group of students, teachers, administration, and parents of Westford Academy took the 6 hour flight to Stanford, California. With a goal to help students’ mental health, WA took part of Stanford University’s Challenge Success program. WA grasped new ideas and methods...

Administration has altered the WA traffic pattern this year, adding more pickup & drop-off zones and a crosswalk in the student lot. The changes were pointed at reducing traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up times to ensure the safety of pedestrian students. At a school as large as Westford...

When talking about foreign trips, most people tend to think of the foreign language department with their exchange student programs and visits. However, history teacher Stephen Scully is looking to change that.  School trips abroad can be a great opportunity to make classroom material relevant as they...

On Monday, June 5th Westford hosted the New England Patriots at WA for the annual charity basketball game. Six Patriots players laced up and went to town with the basketball. The Westford team was comprised of members of the Westford schools’ faculty, students, and Westford community members. The...

Westford Community Crew is one of the few unknown recreation organizations in Westford, introducing students of all ages to a sport that many have never had access to in their lives.          As they prepare for the upcoming fall season of rowing, head coach Dave Cormier, a 27 year old coach with...