Police issue warning after 21-year-old dies from fall into Westford quarry

A 21-year-old died after falling into the water at Merrill's Quarry in Westford, Massachusetts.

• Aug 16

Cleanup underway in Westford after water main break floods homes

An old water main broke along Grove Street in Westford, Massachusetts causing the road to collapse and parts of homes to be flooded.

• Nov 3, 2025

Blind cat rescued from floating piece of ice on lake

Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.

• Dec 17, 2024

Samaritans rescue blind cat floating on ice in Westford lake

The 20-year-old blind cat is now at home with his owners.

• Dec 17, 2024

Students at Massachusetts school celebrate culture and community with "Darba" event

A student group in Westford is hosting a "Darba" event, combining a South Asian holiday with a traditional form of dance. WBZ-TV's Levan Reid reports.

• Nov 15, 2024

The Butterfly Place in Westford brings visitors closer to nature

Not far off Route 495 in Westford, there's a place that will make you forget all about the hustle and bustle of life.

• May 2, 2024

Weekend To Do List: Celebrating Easter and Holi in Massachusetts

Easter is Sunday and there's plenty of egg hunts happening around Massachusetts, plus a special Holi festival!

• Mar 29, 2024

Westford woman dies in snowmobile crash, likely due to "operator inexperience"

A Massachusetts woman died in a snowmobile crash on Saturday in New Hampshire due to inexperience, Fish and Game officials said.

• Feb 26, 2024

Kassidy Carmichael aims for Olympics after winning hockey world championship

The road to gold originated in Westford for two season athlete Kassidy Carmichael.

• Jan 19, 2024

Westford family raises money for Jimmy Fund with massive Halloween display

A huge Halloween display in Westford has a lesson in history and a deeper purpose for visitors.

• Oct 20, 2023

18-year-old drowns in Westford quarry once featured in Adam Sandler movie

A young man died in a well-known Westford quarry that was once part of an Adam Sandler movie.

• Sep 6, 2023

WBZ News update for September 5

Teen drowns in quarry; Boston firefighters’ contract; Newton teacher contract; This week’s weather

• Sep 5, 2023

Teenager drowns while swimming at Westford quarry

An 18-year-old drowned after jumping into Merrill's Quarry in Westford. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.

• Sep 4, 2023

'So much joy here,' Westford gym provides safe sensory experiences for kids

A gym in Westford is making sure all kids have a place to use their energy and their senses.

• Aug 8, 2023

Westford school uses lemonade stand to raise money for Children's Hospital

A 3-year-old student at the school helps care for his sister with a rare disorder.

• May 31, 2023

Westford community uses lemonade stand to raise money for girl's medical care

WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.

• May 31, 2023

Engineer trades in career to follow her weaving passion

Some of the best feelings a person can have are when they stop doing what they are doing and change course to follow their passion.

• Jan 20, 2023

Body of missing hiker Emily Sotelo found after days of searching NH mountain

The body of 19-year-old Westford resident Emily Sotelo was found Wednesday after she went missing during a hike in New Hampshire.

• Nov 23, 2022

Westford multi-family home a total loss after blaze

Firefighters battled flames at a Westford building during Sunday's near record-breaking heat.

• Jul 24, 2022