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The Great New England Hurricane

The Great New England Hurricane of 1938

The section headings for this document were derived from real news headlines reporting on the natural disaster. Each heading reflects the specific events and impacts associated with the disaster, as

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On the Farm

Westford Then Now Tomorrow

Connect the past, present, and future of the town!​

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The Many Colors of Westford Academy

The Many Colors of Westford Academy Did you know that Westford High School’s vibrant colors of maroon, grey, and sometimes gold, along with the lively Grey Ghost mascot, have an

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Past Eateries of Westford

Originally Exhibited Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 Westford has experienced a variety of restaurants that have come and gone over the years. These establishments varied in size and were often

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Westford Schools 1780’s to present

Five school districts, each with its own schoolhouse, were established in 1787. Additional districts were created in 1806, 1822, and 1826. Westford Academy was incorporated in 1792, and a two-story,

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Fire Companies of Westford MA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkAnfAG2Aus&feature=youtu.be Westford Historical Society’s 2005 Calendar researched and created by Marilyn Day, Wesyford Town Historian  (2005) Slideshow, Alina Jeng, Westford Historical Society Intern (2020) The Center Fire Station  The fire

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Women’s Rights in Westford

Women’s Rights in Westford timeline 1780                   The Massachusetts State Constitution restricts voting to men only but does not specify “male” as a qualification

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The Atwood-Carlton-Millett Family

The Westford Family lived in town starting in the 1880s. Having left their mark on local medicine and art, members of the family lived in town until 2007.

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Science is History, Too!

Spring 2012 Intercom Scientific advancements have transformed communications, transportation, musical instruments, medical instruments, industrial equipment, electronics, and entertainment. These developments have also changed the way we operate, enhancing processes, efficiency,

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