Westford, Massachusetts
Population: 20,754
Located in Middlesex County
People have always been drawn to rivers. They choose to live, work and enjoy life in places fed by bountiful waters. The power and promise of the Merrimack led to the settlement of the area near the Pawtucket Falls by native peoples and to the founding of a new city in the 19th century.
Westford is that very beautiful town with rolling hills, lakes, and apple orchards.
Originally Westford was noted for its farms and woolen mills, but today is mostly a bedroom community with an emphasis on high tech. It has a beautiful state of the art library, a very active community center with offerings for all ages, an active recreation department, an excellent school system, the Nashoba Valley Ski Area, and two town beaches on spring-fed ponds.
While Westford maintains many of the amenities of a larger city, it prides itself on its small-town feeling. Neighbors know neighbors. People say hello to one another. The city neighborhoods are a wonderful blend of older and newer homes. A variety of styles - Victorians, Colonials, Capes and Ranches - are represented. Besides the selection of single-family homes, two- and three-family units are also available. Plus, innovative re-use of former mills has led to the development of executive-class apartments and condominiums within walking distance of Westford's many cultural amenities.
The presence of 34 playgrounds in the city, plus year-round recreational programs, demonstrates Westford's commitment to serving young people's recreational needs. And groups such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys Club, Girls Inc., YMCA, and YWCA address the social and cultural needs of the city's younger residents. Whether spectator or participant, Westford's recreational scene, offering organized sports, river activities, and nature parks will keep you busy.
Every year the Town has an Apple Blossom Festival in May with a parade and the crowning of an apple blossom queen, a Strawberry Festival in June featuring a wonderful craft fair and strawberry shortcake. The elements that make up a quality neighborhood are as diverse as the people in them. In Westford, you'll find them all.
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