Westford Residents Protest Mask Mandate + Tewksbury Mask Lawsuit

Morning, Westford! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 70 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in Westford:

1. Chelmsford educator writes books about ways to support trans community (Wicked Local)
2. Tewksbury parents sue school district, state over mask mandates (Lowell Sun)
3. New superintendent named at Minute Man National Historical Park (Lowell Sun)
4. Westford residents "Standout" against mask mandate (Lowell Sun)
5. Dracut to streamline police recruitment process (Lowell Sun)
6. Massachusetts man killed when he crossed into tractor-trailer's path on Maine Turnpike (Bangor Daily News)
7. Bloodhound 'comfort dog' wows Lawrence High School | News (Eagle-Tribune)
8. Leominster celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, to hold annual tractor parade (Sentinel & Enterprise)
9. Irish tenor Cahill to perform in Clinton (Worcester Telegram)
10. Boylston police chief list narrowed to four candidates; two internal, two external (Worcester Telegram)
11. Ayer Police Department food drive a big success (Lowell Sun)
12. Law enforcement officers complete specialized training in Littleton (nashobavalleyvoice.com)
13. Rail trail connecting West Groton to Townsend officially opened (Lowell Sun)
14. Townsend Historical Society to host fall open house and Minuteman encampment on Saturday (Lowell Sun)
15. Janet Ann (Brewer) Sawyer | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
16. Nashua man, 69, charged with sexually assaulting child | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
17. Nashua man triggers police standoff in Manchester; K-9 team locates him hiding in closet (Nashua Telegraph)
18. Hollis police seek suspect in rash of vehicle break-ins overnight Wednesday (Nashua Telegraph)
19. Adolph M. Markiel | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
20. Lisa D'Eramo-Hamlin | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
21. Chelmsford board backs plan following 2020 sewer main break (Wicked Local)
22. Downtown business, infrastructure issues dominate Districts 2, 3 and 4 Lowell City Council debate (Lowell Sun)
23. Nashua police chief sues city over upcoming ballot question on police commission (The Union Leader)
24. Asking price for this Newton tiny home is $449,900 (WCVB Boston)
25. Westford Academy Principal Makes Recommendation on School Mascot. (westfordcatnews.org)
26. Newton's smallest house for sale (village14.com)
27. Tewksbury Home Build offers second affordable home (Lowell Sun)
28. Boxborough Historical Society to host birthday party (Wicked Local)
29. Worcester DA honors Leominster Police Officer Johnathan Benoit for rushing to help runner who was suffering c (MassLive.com)
30. Police: Unexpected visitor to Waltham home (Boston 25 News)

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Today in Westford:

• Bags and Brews Cornhole Event (2:00 PM)

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Westford Patch Notebook

• Witch's Woods: "Opening night! Reserve your spot now at www.witchswoods.com and we'll see you tonight!" (Facebook)
• Westford Police Department: "** Public Safety Alert From the Drug Enforcement Administration ** The attached flyers contain some very useful information regarding counterfeit pills in our area and the dangers of them. Should you need more information, the Police Dep..." (Facebook)
• Pure Barre: "Check out Ally's retail pick of the week! Throughout October, we're asking a different Team Member each week to pick one of their favorite retail items and we're discounting it 20% for the ENTIRE WEEKEND! That means this Tavi Noir sweats..." (Facebook)
• InMotion Cycling: "Today's the last day to register for our annual OktoberBest 2021 Challenge! This is a month-long fitness competition that'll refresh your routine while competing for amazing prizes! (TBA) Open to all members, check your emails now for a..." (Instagram)
• Parish Center for the Arts: "TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE for The Tim Ray Trio on Saturday, October 30th at 7:30. Get them today at https://westford.org/pca/events/tim-ray-trio/ $25/$21/$12. Door sales = cash or card. The venerable Tim Ray, full-time Musical Director/pia..." (Facebook)
• InMotion Cycling and Fitness Studio: "Today's the last day to register for our annual OktoberBest 2021 Challenge! This is a month-long fitness competition that'll refresh your routine while competing for amazing prizes! (TBA) Open to all members, check your emails now for al..." (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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