Middlesex County Vaccine Stats + DA Launches Dental Health Effort

Good day, neighbors! Annie Sandoli here with a brand-new Westford Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 39 Low: 24.

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Here are the top stories today in Westford:

1. Burlington to host Affordable Housing Lottery (Wicked Local)
2. Middlesex County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 74% of people are fully vaccinated (MetroWest Daily News)
3. Pool pumps, drones and EVs: How a Lowell startup aims to take over the electric motor market (Boston Business Journal)
4. Boylston voters authorize next step in Camp Harrington plans, approve buying a cruiser (Worcester Telegram)
5. Mary Ellen Peloquin, 88, formerly of Marlborough (Community Advocate)
6. Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze in Everett, Smoke Visible for Miles (NBC10 Boston)
7. CTA Construction and Somerville Community Celebrate Library's West Branch Reopening (Woburn Daily Times)
8. Local businessman trying to find his bliss (Wicked Local)
9. Future of Fitch school building undecided as officials explore options (Wicked Local)
10. NetNumber Joins Forces with the Fenix Group to Address the Rapidly Growing Need for Secure Private Networks (Woburn Daily Times)
11. Marlborough police log, Dec. 10 edition (Community Advocate)
12. Medford mayor, city apologizes over 'antisemitic' Hanukkah menorah display at city hall after community respo (MassLive.com)
13. Get them while you can: Christmas trees in MetroWest are selling out quickly (Milford Daily News)
14. How will Arlington spend its share of American Rescue Plan funding? (Wicked Local)
15. Westford resident finds creative connection in hand-dotted items (Wicked Local)
16. 'Eclectic Electric' Joe Louis Walker comes to the Bull Run in Shirley Dec. 10 (Worcester Mag)
17. Man arrested in Lawrence shooting Sunday | News (Eagle-Tribune)
18. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Middlesex Community College, Regis College, Lowell Community Health Center and Lowell Public Schools Launch Oral Health Initiative to Improve Outcomes for Youth | Middlesex County District Attorney's Offic (middlesexda.com)
19. VA Bedford Healthcare Seeks Licensed Practical Nurse Job Applicants (WHAV News)
20. BUSINESS BRIEF: Wilmington's Analog Devices Named To Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies 2022 List (wilmingtonapple.com)
21. VIDEO: Watch Wilmington Senior Center's "Fun Singers" Perform On New Episode Of "Aging In Wilmington" (wilmingtonapple.com)
22. Business at Marlborough BBQ spot is sizzling hot (Community Advocate)
23. Republican Jodi Nelson scores lopsided win in NH House special election in Derry (WMUR Manchester)
24. Families Being Forced Out Of Malden Apartments By Charter School That Purchased Building (CBS Boston)
25. FBI Investigation Underway in Tewksbury (NBC10 Boston)
26. Lowell City Council questions construction plans (Lowell Sun)
27. Town Of Westford: Westford Health Department Has Flu Vaccine Available !!!!! (Press Release Desk)
28. Town Of Westford: Westford's Climate Roadmap 1st Draft Available For Review (Press Release Desk)
29. Town Of Westford: Senior Residence Lottery Information Session Tonight, Dec 7, 2021, 6 PM (Press Release Desk)
30. Middlesex DA launches dental care initiative for local youth (Lowell Sun)

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Today in Westford:

• Legacy Studios- Picture Retake Date - Westford Academy (8:00 AM)
• WATA: Black Box Production - Westford Academy (3:00 PM)
• Art Book Club for grades 3 to 5 - J. V. Fletcher Library (4:00 PM)
• Youth Covid Vaccination Clinic - Westford Academy (4:00 PM)
• Virtual Felted Hedgehog Class - J. V. Fletcher Library (7:00 PM)
• Library Adult Book Club - J. V. Fletcher Library (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Westford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center, LLC: "Happy T😛ngue out Tuesday! Share your pet companion's expressions with us! #tongueouttuesday #pets #animals" (Facebook)
• Town of Westford, MA: "Westford's Climate Roadmap 1st Draft Available for Review" (Facebook)
• InMotion Cycling and Fitness Studio: "Are you a student who wants to stay in shape this holiday season? Do you have a son or daughter about to come home for the holidays? We're excited to announce the return of our Student Holiday Special which is now available on the websit..." (Facebook)
• InMotion Cycling: "Are you a student who wants to stay in shape this holiday season? Do you have a son or daughter about to come home for the holidays? We're excited to announce the return of our Student Holiday Special which is now available on the websi..." (Instagram)

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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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