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Westford Notable of the Month – Walter Teresko
Walter “Chassy” Teresko (1929-1968) He believed in sportsmanship, which is an investment in good citizenship. By James VanBever On May 2, 1945, Westford Academy pitcher Henry Belida threw the first … Read more »
Mary E. Fitzpatrick Smith (1922-2000)
A Community Advocate By James VanBever Following the death of Mary Smith in 2000, former State Representative Geoffrey D. Hall commented “When people move here and say it is a … Read more »
This Minuteman Statue (is built on Westford) Rocks!
The Daniel Chester French Minuteman Statue at Minute Man National Historic Park rests on WESTFORD Granite! The Minute Man is a sculpture created by Daniel Chester French in 1874, located … Read more »
Vivian Marguerite (Connell) Clark, A Westford WAVE of Deep Faith, Proud to Serve
By Vivian “Didi” (Clark) Hughes, daughter of Jim and Vivian (Connell) Clark; and Heather Monahan, Senior Administrative Assistant for Westford Cemetery & Veterans Services. Vivian Marguerite (Connell) Clark was born … Read more »
The Westford Military Leaders of the American Revolution (1775-1781)
Westford REV 250. In 2025 and 2026, the Westford Museum and Historical Society will commemorate the significant battles that shaped America’s struggle for independence. Discover the birthplace of American liberty, … Read more »
Westford Notable of the Month-Josephine M. Connell 1899-1992
Forge Village Postmaster By James VanBever with Robin Connell and Lynne Hartley Josephine (Socha) Connell was born in Krakow, Poland, on March 10, 1899, to Philip and Katarzyna Socha. Philip … Read more »
WESTFORD’S THREE SNOW ROLLERS
Complied by Marilyn DayIntroduction by Linda Greene Today’s snowstorm has put the reliable gasoline-powered snowplow into action, equipped with flashing lights, a radio, and a heated cab for comfort. As … Read more »
“The Valentine Party at Town Hall!
Complied By Marilyn Day On February 14, 1907, the Westford Athletic Association held a Valentine’s party at the Westford Town Hall on Valentine’s Day. From the tone of the article … Read more »
Westford Journalist, June Kennedy, Westford Eagle Newspaper Articles (1970-2000)
Kennedy stated that Allister MacDougall’s lectures at the Historical Society inspired her to research Westford history. His black-and-white photographs ignited her interest and led to her publications in the “Westford … Read more »
Abiel J. Abbot (1850-1921)
Philanthropist, Industrialist, World Traveler By James VanBever Abiel Jacob Abbot was born on January 8, 1850, in Westford, Massachusetts to John W.P. and Catherine Abbot. Abiel was one of six … Read more »
Frank Page (1934-1984)
Westford’s Music Man by James Van Bever On the morning of November 21, 1959, the Westford Academy band marched through the Graniteville section of town under the direction of first-year … Read more »
A Railroad Station called Carlisle, at the intersection of Acton and Carlisle Roads
From Arnold Wilder’s “History of the Railroads in Westford.”Prepared by Marilyn Day “THE FRAMINGHAM AND LOWELL RAILROAD This line was chartered to build a line from a connection with the … Read more »