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You can now join or renew online. Or, Download a membership form and mail it to us.

Either way, we are excited to welcome current and new members to the League!

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Your membership dues are used to support activities at the state and national levels with 20% going to the Local League to which you belong. We welcome any additional donations which will be used entirely by the Local Westford League to support our programs. Donations in any amount are welcome!

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

The League of Women Voters of Westford is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization of people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. The League’s goals are to encourage active and informed participation in government, increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.

Coming Soon: Special Town Meeting Preview

The Westford League and the Town will host a virtual Special Town Meeting Preview on Thursday, October 15, at 7:00 p.m. Join us while our town specialists go over and explain the 10 articles on this year’s warrant.  More details about the articles can be found in the Motions Document.

Be sure to register to attend via Zoom.

Questions will be accepted during the Preview. Also, New this year, you can submit your questions about the warrant articles online ahead of the Preview. Click Here to get started!

Special Town Meeting: October 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Special Town Meeting (STM) is scheduled for Monday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Westford Academy. There are 10 articles on the STM warrant which will be voted on during the Meeting.

If you are not currently a registered voter, you have until Friday, October 15 at 5:00 p.m. to register. You can do so  either online or at the Town Clerk’s office.

For more information regarding Town Meeting including deadlines for free childcare and free transportation, Click Here.

Also, check out the Special Town Meeting Preview information listed elsewhere on this webpage.

November 3d Ballot Question Resources

Voting day is November 3d. In Massachusetts there will be Nine Ballot Questions. Click Here to learn more about the questions and what your vote might mean.

The League Encourages Early Voting for the November 3d Election

Because of the number of Ballot Questions and number of ballot pages, rather than wait for November 3, the LWV of Westford is suggesting that registered voters cast their votes early. There are two ways to vote early: early voting in person and voting by mail.

See information further down on this webpage for more information.

Early Voting – In Person

Early voting in Massachusetts begins Saturday, October 17, and runs through October 30. In-person early voting at the Westford Town Clerk’s office can be done on the following days and times:

  • Saturday, October 17, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Monday, October 19, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 21,  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 23, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Monday, October 26, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 27, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 28,  8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 29, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 30, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Early Voting – By Mail

Mail In Ballots:

The Town Clerk’s office has already mailed ballots to voters who have applied. Voters who haven’t applied yet have until Tuesday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m. to request a mail-in ballot.

Voters can apply online (the fastest and easiest way to apply) Here or download a paper application from the same webpage. They can also contact the Town Clerk’s office at 978-692-5515 or townclerk@westfordma.gov to request an application.

Completed applications can be returned by emailing it to townclerk@westfordma.gov with “ballot application” in the subject line or dropping it off at the Town Clerk’s office or in the drop box at Town Hall’s back door.

Once an application has been submitted, Click Here to track online.