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 – Sarah (Sally) Lavelle McNiff (1898-1984)
Reflections on Mrs. Sally McKniff by Roseann Vardaro (Micky Crocker’s mother, based on interviews by Westford Academy students Angela Antos and Kerry Wilson) Sally McKniff (Sarah Lavelle) was born
Roger Parent (1922-2006)
Businessman, Civic Organizer, Graniteville Institution By James Van Bever Whether or not you have ever visited Graniteville or lived in Westford, you’ve probably heard of Parent’s Market. Located on Broadway,
Westford Notable of the Month – Eileen (O’Neill) Anderson (1935-2019)
Businesswoman, Westford Academy Trustee President, All-Star Basketball Player By James VanBever Eileen (O’Neill) Anderson was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on June 7, 1935, to Thomas and Mary Ellen (Lavelle) O’Neill.
Westford Notable – 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
Westford Notable – 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
Westford Notable – 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,