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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

A still frame from the Janurary 5th school committee hearing.

School Committee reviews FY27 budget, flags concerns for FY28

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Sports Editor Jan 15, 2026

At the School Committee meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, committee members held a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2027 (FY27) school budget and expressed growing concerns about the district’s long-term financial outlook heading into FY28. Projected class sizes across the district and rising utility...

Westford Academy's math hallway in the middle of the first round of LED installations during March 2025.

Energy-efficient lights continue to be installed at WA

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor Jan 11, 2026

New energy-efficient lighting was installed in the senior lobby, hallways, and classrooms of Westford Academy during December break as a continuation of the plan to upgrade the school with more cost-effective light fixtures. The first wave of renovations took place in the science hallway during the...

A yard sign encouraging town residents to attend the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for March 23rd.

A student’s guide to Annual Town Meeting

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 22, 2024

Westford's annual budget and warrant articles will be voted on during the March 23 annual Town Meeting. The meeting, which will include a vote that decides whether or not the Proposition 2 1/2 override will appear on the May ballot, will be held at Westford Academy, with a start time of 9:00 a.m and...

A glimpse into some of the resources and information put out by the committee.

Vote “Yes” for Westford: residents form override action committee

Deepa Gautam, Editor-in-Chief Feb 13, 2024

With the threat of budget cuts to town and school services looming over Westford, many students and residents have found themselves learning more about the town’s budget challenges. Among them is resident Nate Mackinnon, who, upon learning of the $8 million deficit, felt compelled to take action, chairing...

An image of Westford Academy. An override would allow WPS to reduce staff and service cuts.

Overrides: An informative breakdown

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 15, 2023

The Town of Westford is facing two different budget scenarios in Fiscal Year 2025 [FY25] based on whether or not an override is passed by a vote at Town Elections on May 7. To fully understand what an override is and what exactly it means for Westford, here are answers to frequently asked questions. Q:...

The school committee discusses the FY25 school district budget.

3 main takeaways from the 12/4 school committee meeting

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor Dec 15, 2023

During the Westford School Committee meeting on Dec. 4, committee members continued discussion of the FY25 (Fiscal Year 2025) budget projection, considered Stony Brook’s Environmental Leadership Club’s outreach initiative, and reviewed a post-graduate program proposal. FY25 Budget Projection Superintendent...