Chelmsford Secret Santa Helps Those In Need + Local Tree Lighting

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Annie Sandoli, your host of the Westford Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 43 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories in Westford today:

1. Chelmsford Secret Santa aids families in need (Wicked Local)
2. Death investigation underway in Derry (WMUR Manchester)
3. Zoning revisions alarm Medford residents due city's definition of family (Wicked Local)
4. Annual Donald S. Sparks II Memorial Turkey Drive honors giving back legacy of Fitchburg resident namesake (Sentinel & Enterprise)
5. What Criticisms of Grade Inflation Really Tell Us | Opinion (Harvard Crimson)
6. The Lowell City of Lights Parade & Other Upcoming Winter Events (merrimackvalley.org)
7. Northborough adopts single tax rate of $16.49 (Community Advocate)
8. Marlborough notes rise in COVID-19 cases (Community Advocate)
9. Robots roll into Shawsheen classrooms | News (Eagle-Tribune)
10. Pepperell boy receives cards from around world after brain surgery (Boston 25 News)
11. The Beacon Santa Telethon at Maynard High School's WAVM is coming up (Wicked Local)
12. McDonald's appeals approval of Raising Cane's special permit (Community Advocate)
13. Caring Connections Across Communities – Framingham SOURCE (framinghamsource.com)
14. Officials identify Malden shooting victim (Boston.com)
15. 6,801 new COVID-19 cases, 17 additional deaths reported in Massachusetts over 3 days (WCVB Boston)
16. North Chelmsford tree-lighting a 'go' (Wicked Local)
17. Robot named 'Kebbi' helping Andover, Massachusetts, special needs students unlock potential (WCVB Boston)
18. Andover Reviewing Parade Security After Wisconsin Tragedy (CBS Boston)
19. Autopsy: Merrimack 5-year-old boy died of 'violence and neglect' (New Hampshire Public Radio)
20. Tewksbury Police seek help naming puppy in training (Lowell Sun)
21. Office use proposed for former Lord & Taylor Burlington Mall space (Woburn Daily Times)
22. Hamilton Canal Innovation District land transferred to Lowell (Lowell Sun)

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Today in Westford:

• Thanksgiving Break - Early Relase - Westford Academy (12:00 AM)
• WAFS Football/Cheer Luncheon - Westford Academy (11:00 AM)

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Westford Patch Notebook

• Westford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center, LLC: "#therapeuticlaser therapy uses light of a specific wavelength to stimulate intracellular changes that can produce a variety of beneficial effects. It's painless (many patients even find it relaxing) and can be applied to wide range of ne..." (Facebook)
• Pure Barre: "Today's the day for a Lady Gaga playlist!" (Facebook)
• Pure Barre: "Kerri's retail pick of the week is this super cute high-neck Beyond Yoga top! Treat yourself to an early holiday gift, it is 20% off now through Sunday 11/28. Originally $65, now $52 for this week only! Comment below to purchase! Availab..." (Facebook)
• Westford East Boston Camps: "Consider a T-shirt or sweatshirt for a Holiday gift! Sale ends on Friday December 3. Just click on the link! https://www.frontlinepromos.com/" (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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