Guide To Town Meeting
Updated in September, 2023. Be prepared and informed when attending Annual & Special Town Meetings! Publication of the Guide was partially funded by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts Citizen Education Fund.

How Westford Works
Everything you need to know about town government in one handy booklet! Published in March, 2018.

Thinking about running for local office? Check out the League’s Guide to Running for Local Office.

Learn about Town Committees through these League Videos

Click the video below for an overview of Town Committees:

Click the Links below for individual committees:

Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee
Pedestrian Safety Committee
Recycling Commission

All about Town Meeting: Short Video Series

Click the links below to view the Westford League’s Town Meeting Short Video Series:

Why You should Attend Town Meeting (New 2024)
Parking and Transportation at Town Meeting (New 2024)
Preparing for Town Meeting
Understanding the check in process at Town Meeting (New 2024)
Town Meeting Motions 101
How to vote at Town Meeting (New 2024)
Annual vs. Special Town Meeting
Who decides what goes on the warrant?
What is a Consent Agenda?
How do we vote on the budget?

Or play the entire original video series