Westford
Nestled in the northeast corner of Chittenden County on Route 128, Westford is a quiet hamlet with a picturesque town Common that serves as the focal point of the community. The pavilion on the 2.5 acre green functions regularly as a bandstand, for picnicking, or a place to sit and chat on balmy summer days. Recently renovated and landscaped, the Common is surrounded by town offices and library on the north, the United Church of Westford on the west, and the Brick Meeting House on the east. Chartered in 1763, the first settlers did not arrive until after the Revolutionary War. By 1791, 63 people inhabited the 39 square mile township.
During the 19th Century, the Browns River powered mills for area residents, however farming was the primary occupation until the latter half of the 20th Century. In 1881, out of 375 households listed in a gazetteer, only 64 did not list farming as the family's primary occupation.
Residents enjoy the history that encompasses Westford. Many of today's roads are the original routes cut into the countryside by early settlers. Once a Baptist Church, the Brick Meeting House was constructed in 1822. An effort to restore the landmark is underway. The town's covered bridge is also a source of local pride.
Participation in community and school activities are paramount to Westford residents. Area children attend Westford School through the Eighth Grade. Older students choose the high school they wish to attend. In summer, several sports programs are underway for both children and adults, including soccer, Tae Kwon Do, baseball, volleyball, and yoga.
Bordered by Essex and Fairfax, and one-half hour from both Burlington and St. Albans, those who work outside of the town commute through picturesque landscapes. Many of the residents have chosen to work from home in order to more fully experience Westford's rural ambience. Open spaces, friendly people, and peaceful living, are just three of the many reasons to choose Westford as home.