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Make time for Union Station Card Show on the Westford Patch calendar
Hello Westford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How one WA student plans to save Westford's longest trail bridge
- Can Westford Academy keep rolling in Monday's home match vs. Hudson?
Also on today's calendar: Union Station Card Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 59, low: 52.
- Monday: Cool with rain, with a high of 57 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WA Student Raises Funds to Fix Bridge for Eagle Scout Rank (westfordcat.org) — A Westford Academy student is raising funds to repair the aging Academy Bridge, a key trail link between WA and nearby schools that many neighborhood kids use daily. Her Eagle Scout project aims to replace a failing 24‑foot section and railings so the Westford community can keep a safe walking route between schools and sports fields for years to come. 
• Volleyball Recap: Lowell Falls to Westford Academy (maxpreps.com) — Westford Academy's volleyball team continued its strong start by defeating Lowell 3–1, pushing the Ghosts to a 4–1 record. The win extends Lowell's losing streak, but gives Westford fans plenty to cheer about. Next up, Westford Academy hosts Hudson at home on Monday at 5 p.m., giving local supporters a chance to catch the team in action.
📸 Around Westford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westford
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★ Featured events ★
- Union Station Card Show →
Union Station Worcester, 2 Washington Sq, Worcester
10:00 am - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
American Legion Post 221, 357 Great Rd, Bedford
7:00 pm - Fall Book Sale →
Town Hall Gym, 50 Billerica Rd, Chelmsford
9:00 am - Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
10:00 am
Sunday September 27
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Pony Palooza →
Good Pickin' Farm, 5 Gould Rd, Westford
10:00 am - A New Season Kicks Off at Andover Choral Society →
Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
7:20 pm - Our Climate. Our Future. Our Choices. →
First Parish Church United, 48 Main St, Westford
7:00 pm - Lawrence Academy Fall Open House: October →
Lawrence Academy, 44 Main St, Groton
9:45 am - Donkey Daze →
Good Pickin' Farm, 5 Gould Rd, Westford
10:00 am - WA Marching Band Competition →
30 Patten Rd, Westford
5:00 pm - Westford Academy Marching Band Competition →
30 Patten Rd, Westford
5:00 pm - Annual Pepperell Open Farm Day →
Participating Farms in Pepperell, Pepperell
11:00 am
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Robie Farm Partners with WAPF for Hands-On Tour Showcasing Grass-Fed Dairy, Raw Milk Education, and Samples —WellSkills Read on Patch
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Westford. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Lowell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chelmsford
- Family-Friendly Seasonal Event Rescheduled In Chelmsford (patch.com)
- What is Wonder? Ghost kitchen concept popping up across Massachusetts (milforddailynews.com)
- Tent company expects busy weekend as nor'easter arrives in Massachusetts: "You have to be ready" (cbsnews.com)
Littleton
- Mevion, Leo Cancer Care and RaySearch Highlight Upright Proton Therapy at ASTRO 2026 (bostonlifesciencestimes.com)
- Protecting The Public's Trust & Flock (norwoodrecord.com)
- Here's what races are on the ballot in Worcester County this election (thegardnernews.com)
Tewksbury
- Tewksbury Police Provide Pedestrian, Crosswalk Safety Update (patch.com)
Ok Westford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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