Air Quality Studies In Chelmsford, Westford + Nashoba Tech Events

Happy Thursday, people of Westford! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing around Westford today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 73 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in Westford today:

1. Andreas Perdikomatis, 71, formerly of Marlborough (Community Advocate)
2. Native Sun retail dispensary to petition Hudson for hours extension (Community Advocate)
3. Nashoba Tech Plans Golf And Cornhole Tournaments (Press Release Desk)
4. Following lengthy debate, Tewksbury town meeting shortens Planning Board term to 3 years (Lowell Sun)
5. Waltham election: "Why should voters choose you for Ward Councillor?" (Wicked Local)
6. Air quality studies near Chelmsford, Westford asphalt plants show little change (Wicked Local)
7. No more 9 to 5: Framingham couple convert a school bus into a tiny home. See inside 'Sage' (MetroWest Daily News)
8. Letter: Was the Route 38 road widening in Lowell worth it? (Lowell Sun)
9. Dog Is Latest Victim Injured in Arlington Coyote Attacks (NBC10 Boston)
10. Theresa Rolande Theriault | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
11. Marlborough proposes revisions to state recommended redistricting plan (Community Advocate)
12. Marlborough City Council approves $250,000 gift library renovation (Community Advocate)
13. Methuen Formally Swears in Police Chief McNamara During Tuesday Ceremony (WHAV News)
14. Voting Rights a 'Top Priority' For Middlesex Sheriff Koutoujian – Framingham SOURCE (framinghamsource.com)
15. Transformer fire and power outages in Newton Centre (village14.com)
16. Lowell City Council OKs police contracts allowing body cameras (Lowell Sun)
17. Methuen fields to be proactively sprayed to prevent West Nile (Eagle-Tribune)
18. Leominster Fire Department swears in four new lieutenants (Leominster Champion)
19. Make Your Own Fused-Glass Mezuzah | JewishBoston (jewishboston.com)
20. Town Of Westford: REMINDER: October 6th Last Day To Register To Vote For October 16, 2021 Special Town Meeting (Press Release Desk)
21. Erev Shabbat Service - 10-08-2021 | JewishBoston (jewishboston.com)
22. COVID case numbers headed in the "right direction" in Billerica (Wicked Local)
23. Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission secures $1 million in state funding | Middlesex Sheriff (middlesexsheriff.org)
24. Newton South girls soccer undefeated heading into match with Westford Academy (Wicked Local)
25. Windham boy with autism wins student council seat after delivering self-written speech (WMUR Manchester)
26. UPDATE: Westford Realtor Reflects on Housing Market (westfordcatnews.org)
27. Lowell Summer Music Series has new director (Lowell Sun)
28. Melmark New England Celebrates Twenty-three Years Serving Individuals with Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Woburn Daily Times)
29. NetNumber Strengthens Its Relationship with Cablenet as They Expand Their Service Offerings in the Region (Woburn Daily Times)
30. Man accused of driving drunk before crash near Pelham police station (WMUR Manchester)

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Today in Westford:

• Virtual Westford Special Town Meeting Preview (7:30 PM)
• WA Back to School Night - Westford Academy (12:00 AM)
• ZAPS Seminar - Westford Academy (8:00 AM)
• PTO - Col John Robinson (8:15 AM)
• Back to School Night - Westford Academy (4:00 PM)

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Westford Patch Notebook

• Westford Police Department: "Come down and enjoy some coffee and conversation." (Facebook)
• Witch's Woods: "Opening weekend was a blast. Join us for weekend #2, won't you? Tickets, info and more at www.witchswoods.com" (Facebook)
• Westford Police Department: "The pictured IPhone was found at Grassy Pond. It is being held at the police station for safekeeping. If it's yours you can pick it up at the station (if you have the access code)." (Facebook)
• J. V. Fletcher Library: "This Thursday night at 6:30! Register here to get the Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/3xk356hc UPDATE: Given that there is now a high school open house scheduled for the same night, Jack Wang will make a recording of this program availabl..." (Facebook)
• InMotion Cycling: "Hello InMotioners! Work on your moneymaker & get your arms ready for the show with Buns & Guns, a special upper body & glutes-themed group fitness class this Saturday at 9:30 am! Click on the link in the bio to book your spot now!" (Instagram)
• InMotion Cycling and Fitness Studio: "Hello InMotioners! Work on your moneymaker & get your arms ready for the show with Buns & Guns, a special upper body & glutes-themed group fitness class this Saturday at 9:30 am! Visit the website now to book your spot!" (Facebook)
• Pure Barre: "We're working with the Lowell Humane Society to help animals in need! Click the link below to participate in their virtual auction on October 21st at 7pm! https://one.bidpal.net/lhsauction21/welcome" (Facebook)
• Pure Barre: "We're working with the Lowell Humane Society to help animals in need! Click the link below to participate in their virtual auction on October 21st at 7pm! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ https://one.bidpal.net/lhsauction21/welcome" (Facebook)
• Pure Barre: "We're half way through the Fall Fit Challenge! We are blown away by all your hard work! How many classes have you taken so far?" (Facebook)

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— Annie Sandoli

About me: Annie has been a Boston-based writer since 2018, after graduating with her BA in Social Thought and Political Economy from UMass Amherst and ALM in journalism from Harvard University. She has worked as a freelancer throughout Massachusetts and as part of an editorial team in London, UK. Her interests include music and the arts, creative writing and literature, and topics of social and political justice. Annie covers Brookline, Newton, Waltham, Chelmsford and Westford. Email news tips to annie.sandoli@patch.com.

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