Notable of the Month
Dr. Cyril Blaney (1879-1956)
“Dr. See See” By James VanBever My late mother Anna (Smith) VanBever told me that Dr. Cyril Blaney was a friend of her parents’ and would often visit their house … Read more »
William “Bill” Charles MacMillan (1921-2000)
Bill MacMillan was an active participant in Westford Town Affairs. By James VanBever Whether it was running a benefit “Penny Sale” at the American Legion Hall to benefit Hose Company … Read more »
Capt. Sherman H. Fletcher (1846-1928)
The Legendary Captain Sherman Heyward Fletcher By James Van Beaver A number of years ago a reporter from the (now defunct) Boston Post newspaper wrote a series of articles on … Read more »
Albert Franklin Trask (1907-2003)
From Westford School Principal to Establishing the Nabnasset Lake Shore TheatreBy James Van Bever Albert Franklin Trask was born in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston on August 17, 1917. His … Read more »
Peter Denisevich (1915-2009)
“North Street’s Lt. Colonel” By James VanBever Peter Denisevich was born on North Street in Graniteville on June 15, 1915. He was the son of Joseph and Barbara … Read more »
Father Bobby Wall (1931-1992)
By James VanBever Today, the Little League baseball field in Graniteville features well-groomed baseball and softball diamonds that are well lit so that boys and girls can play at night. … Read more »
“The Hartford’s of Westford” George and Alfred
Over the years, Westford has had many citizens who have made positive contributions to their community. George Hartford and his son Alfred were two of these people. During the early … Read more »
Norman E. Day (1908-1979)
He’s Electrifying! By James Van Bever Shortly after Norman E. Day’s death on October 29, 1979, Westford Selectmen Chair, Jack Flavell, stated that “Norman E. Day did a lot for … Read more »
Earle Williams (1902-1988)
Earle Williams Sells Fudge in Littleton Area Littleton- HEAVY CREAM – HOMEMADE FUDGE that’s what the four cornered sign says atop of the car usually parked at Littleton Common on … Read more »
Paul F. Bohenko (1935-2001)
“The Jockey from Forge Village” By James VanBever Many people may have visited the Mall at Rockingham Park in Salem, New Hampshire, and not known that it was once the … Read more »
Charlie Hildreth, Town Clerk. (1879-1968)
By James VanBever Charles Lewis Hildreth was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 15, 1879. His parents were Charles Willis Hildreth and Lucy Maria Colburn. The house in Cambridge where … Read more »
The Black Knights of Westford Academy
Before Westford Academy was known as the Grey Ghosts or later as simply the Ghosts, they were known as the Black Knights. The Academy was only called the Black Knights … Read more »