Notable of the Month – Each month, we showcase an individual from Westford who deserves recognition or commendation for their noteworthy contributions or achievements.
Westford Notable of the Month: Joseph R. Connell (1928-2020)
Westford’s Police Chief, Fighting Marine By James VanBever Joseph Richard Connell was born on December 14, 1928, to John L. and Catherine Alice (Gower) Connell in Lowell, Massachusetts. He was
Westford Notable – Richard Stockton Emmet (1924-2007)
Emmet’s service to the town of Westford spanned more than four decades! By James VanBever Shortly after Richard “Dick” Emmet’s death in 2007, the Westford Town Report on its “In
Westford Notable – Alan McLaren (Summersby) Emmet (1927-2021)
“A Great Life” By James VanBever When Alan Summersby was five years old, she and her family took a train from their home in New Jersey to their summer home
Emily Teller, Westford Museum’s 2025 Wild Woman of Westford!
In September, we had the pleasure of celebrating the fifth “Wine with the Wild Women of Westford” event. This program honors the remarkable contributions made by women in shaping the
Jessie Carlson Merritt (1933-2017)
“The Amazing Mrs. Merritt”by James VanBever In the 1965 Westford Academy Clarion, the graduating class dedicated their yearbook to Mrs. Jessie Merrit, who was the girls’ physical education teacher
Bruce C. Epler (1947-2010)
Westford Academy Graduate | Environmental Economist | Global Conservationist By George Gigolo and Vickie Epler (Sister and friend of Bruce) Known worldwide for his work in sustainable development and conservation,
Charles L. Cunniffe Westford’s renowned architect
By James VanBever, Westford Museum Volunteer Aspen, Colorado, architect Charles L Cunniffe’s philosophy on building and designing a home is that “A home is not just shelter from the weather
Caesor Bason, Patriot of Color at Bunker Hill
By Leslie Howard Caesor’s beginnings are unclear. Through the historical record, there are several discrepancies in the spellings of his name and three possible last names. He’s been Caesor Burn,
Women Who Changed Westford – The Select Board Women of Westford
“Women Who Changed Westford” celebrates the incredible women who have played a vital role in Westford’s government! Their inspiring leadership and commitment to the town have improved and guided Westford