A Brief History of Westford

For International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re highlighting an early accessibility device in the MHS collection. Have you ever heard of a ‘noctograph’? This writing apparatus, patented in the early 19th century, was used by visually impaired individuals to easily write in a straight line. This noctograph in the MHS collection belonged to William H. Prescott (1796–1859), a historian and author distinguished for his writings about the rise and fall of Spanish Empire. Prescott was blinde

Set in Stone~ History of the Quarry Industry

A powerful storm brought high winds and heavy rain to much of Massachusetts on Friday, downing several trees and power lines in Westford, blocking off multiple roads. Read more here: https://westfordcat.org/2025/12/storm-downs-trees-blocking-westford-roads/ | Westford CAT

10-Day Weather Forecast for Westford, Massachusetts 01886 - The Weather Channel | weather.com