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Also on today's calendar: Rainbow Bazaar Doll, Bear, and Toy Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Committee to Decide Future of Westford Elementary Schools (westfordcat.org) — Westford families face major choices about the future of the town's elementary schools, including whether to rebuild Robinson or consolidate into K-5 schools that could close or renovate several buildings. Residents raised concerns about school size, traffic, special education spaces, and where new buildings might go, with final decisions headed to a future Town Meeting and another community forum set for Oct. 14.
• 'It's Like Coming Home': Melissa Richard Returns to Nabnasset as Principal (westfordcat.org) — Nabnasset School in Westford is welcoming back a familiar face, as longtime teacher and former Abbot assistant principal Melissa Richard returns to lead the school as principal. Drawing on her deep special education background and years in Westford classrooms, she says her priority is building strong relationships, open communication, and a safe, supportive environment for Nabnasset students, staff, and families.
• High school roundup/scores: Caitlin O'Neil nets four goals in Hanover rout (bostonherald.com) — Westford High's field hockey team is noted here in a statewide roundup, falling 6–1 to Chelmsford in recent action. The piece quickly recaps standout performances and scores from field hockey, soccer, volleyball, golf, and cross-country meets across Massachusetts, giving context on how other programs are faring early in the fall season.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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