Geoff Hall’s Westford Tales

Geoff Hall continues to capture stories from the Westford community through a project called “Westford Tales,” which focuses on residents’ memories of the town over the years.

Geoff’s passion for history and deep affection for Westford inspire him to create compelling documentaries showcasing the town’s rich heritage. He appreciates the unwavering support and expertise of the dedicated volunteers accompanying him on this remarkable journey. Together, they are actively bringing Westford’s history to life!

Jim grew up in Westford and attended local public schools, where football and wrestling were important to him. He began his coaching career with the Westford Academy football team in 1988. He became a classroom teacher in 1994. Jim later served as the dean of student activities before becoming assistant principal, and in 2007, he was promoted to principal, a position he held for 16 years. (2025)

Do you know that Geoff, Paul, and Jim grew up in Graniteville, went to school together, and have been a significant part of each other’s lives ever since? The adventures they have had together are endless, and they have shared many of them in this new Westford Tales, “The Boys of Graniteville” (2024)

Ken Tebbetts, Former Westford Historical Commissioner and past President of the Westford Historical Society, sits down with Geoff Hall to discuss the many roles he filled in Westford in the 1990s and early 2000s and the contribution his parents and grandparents made to the town and how their legacy lives on today. (2023)

Nothing is more special than the relationship between sisters! Hear Nancy’s and Barbara’s story of attending Westford School, their friends and families, and living in Graniteville. Never have there been two more devoted sisters! (2023)

In Geoff’s interview with Shirley Burne MacDougall. Geoff explores with Shirley her life of growing up on Boston Road, attending Westford Schools, and raising a family in the town where she has lived 93 of her 94 years. (2022)

This interview features the one and only Helena “Mickey” Crocker, a veritable legend in Westford History Circles. (2021)

An exclusive interview with Geoff Hall, “Growing up in the “One and Only” Forge Village (Westford MA) with Josephine Patricia (Connell) Hartley,” (2021)

Geoff Hall’s first interview is with local author and town historian June Kennedy, who talks about her nearly 60 years in Westford.(2017)