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Monday, September 21, 2026

Culvert failure closes Forge Village Road indefinitely as Westford crews begin repairs.

From Westford News

• Westford school panel names new director, $64,247 in invoices. Westford's Robinson School Building Committee installed Tim Bonfardi as project director, replacing outgoing Vertex lead Brian Jarvis, then reviewed four HVAC options, including full and hybrid geothermal, ahead of an October 13 sustainability vote and School Committee enrollment decisions due October 5 and 19.Westford News

Today in Westford

• Forge Village Road closed after culvert failure. The town closed Forge Village Road after a culvert failure and posted repair updates online; drivers should expect detours until officials announce a reopening date.Town of Westford
• Possible nor'easter could soak Massachusetts this week. Westford Patch reports a coastal storm system developing off Massachusetts could bring days of rain, wind and beach erosion, according to the outlet's daily roundup.Westford Patch
• Delvena Theater murder-mystery show rescheduled. The town says Delvena Theater's presentation of 'Another Order of Mangia, Meatballs and Murder!' is being rescheduled; a new date has not yet been announced.Town of Westford

Coming up

• Tue, Sep 22, 7 p.m.: School Committee meets Tuesday evening. Westford's School Committee meets Tuesday, September 22 at 7 p.m. at 23 Depot Street for its regular session.Town of Westford
• Tue, Sep 22, 7 p.m.: Select Board holds fourth-Tuesday meeting. The Select Board meets Tuesday, September 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. at 55 Main Street for its regular fourth-Tuesday session.Town of Westford
• Wed, Sep 23: Tai Chi open house set for Wednesday. A Tai Chi Open House is on Westford's community calendar for Wednesday, September 23, giving residents a chance to try the practice before enrolling in classes.Westford Patch
• Thu, Sep 24, 8:30 a.m.: Town manager search committee meets Thursday. The committee leading Westford's search for a new town manager meets Thursday, September 24 at 8:30 a.m. as the process continues.Town of Westford
• Thu, Sep 24, 7 p.m.: Finance Committee meets Thursday at Town Hall. Westford's Finance Committee meets Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m. at 55 Main Street.Town of Westford
• Thu, Sep 24, 7:30 p.m.: Sustainability committee meets ahead of HVAC vote. Westford's Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee meets Thursday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m., weeks before an October 13 vote on HVAC options for the Robinson School project.Town of Westford
• Thu, Sep 24: Town buildings to close September 24. Westford town buildings will be temporarily closed Thursday, September 24, according to a notice on the town's website; residents should plan municipal business accordingly.Town of Westford
• Sun, Sep 27: Run/Walk for Nature returns this weekend. Westford's Run/Walk for Nature and Kids Fun Run, with 5K and 10K options, is set for Sunday, September 27, according to the local events calendar.Westford Patch