🌱 Patch AM: See how Leominster’s star quarterback torched Westford Academy under the lights

Morning Westford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Leominster’s star quarterback torched Westford Academy under the lights

Also on today's calendar: The Knickerbocker All Stars and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A bit of ice in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny, temps: high: 44, low: 24.
• Friday: Periods of rain, with a high of 46 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Leominster's Osiris Lopez playing football through the years (telegram.com) — Westford readers will spot familiar rivals here, as Leominster quarterback Osiris Lopez is shown breaking past Westford Academy defenders and celebrating a touchdown under the lights. This photo gallery traces his growth over several seasons, including matchups against Westford, Wachusett, Doherty, Fitchburg, and St. John’s, highlighting big-play moments at Doyle Field and even Fenway Park.
   

📸 Around Westford

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Westford

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 17

• The Knickerbocker All Stars
  Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Rd, Shirley
  6:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Thursday January 8

• Stuffie Sleepover, 515 Groton Rd
  Temporary Location , 515 Groton Rd. , Westford
  2:00 pm
• Westford REV 250 - A Personal Conversation with Martha Washington
  Westford Museum , 2 Boston Rd , Westford
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Westford Garden Club Local Artisan Fair
  Cameron Senior Center , 20 Pleasant St , Westford
  10:00 am
• Westford Ghosts vs Wayland Warriors
  Westford Academy , 30 Patten Rd , Westford
  7:00 pm
• Cormac McCarthy (PCA Coffeehouse)
  Parish Center For the Arts , 10 Lincoln St , Westford
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 10

• The Hosmer Mountain Boys
  Parish Center For the Arts , 10 Lincoln St , Westford
  7:30 pm
• The Hosmer Mountain Boys
  Parish Center For the Arts , 10 Lincoln St , Westford
  7:30 pm

Monday January 12

• Lowell Regional Transit Authority
  Westford, MA Calendar
  1:30 pm
• Permanent Town Building Committee
  Westford, MA Calendar
  6:30 pm

Friday January 16

• Tea Blending & Tasseomancy (Tea Leaf Reading) at the Farmhouse
  Good Pickin' Farm , 5 Gould Rd , Westford
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Red Cross Blood Drive
  Cornerstone Congregational Church , 32 Graniteville Rd , Westford
  9:00 am

📣 Westford Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Westford PatchAM possible:

• KINISI — (978) 795-4131
  Physical Therapy & Sports Performance
• Denommee Plumbing, HVAC & Electric — (978) 649-8886
  Text 8572269140 to Book Repairs, Services & Upgrades
• Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate — (603) 458-7962
  Basement Remodeling Experts in NH, MA and ME
• AlligatorShot boutique tennis academy — (617) 447-0532
  High-performance tennis training in Acton
• Keystone Montessori School — (978) 251-2929
  Enrolling for 25-26 & 26-27
• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
• FloorMe! — (603) 886-9129
  Your Local Flooring Experts in Nashua, NH
• Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel — (603) 769-3344
  Nashua’s Trusted Home Remodeling Experts

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper - Seasonal Part Time in Westford. Apply here.
• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Chelmsford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chelmsford

• New England hockey players going to the 2026 Winter Olympics & Paralympics (patriotledger.com)
• Skimming Device, Camera Found on Chelmsford Hannaford ATM (wror.com)
• Another Member Resigning from Chelmsford Select Board (insidelowell.com)

Lowell

• Golden Gloves preview: 79th annual event kicks off Thursday night in Lowell (lowellsun.com)
• Three-Vehicle Crash in Lowell Results in Minor Injuries (thelegaladvocate.com)
• GLCF Food Grants Reach 80,000+ Residents (insidelowell.com)

Tewksbury

Ok Westford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I nailed it!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook