Westford Residents Celebrating Columbus Day This Weekend, Hoping To Save Holiday In Their Town

Westford Residents Celebrating Columbus Day This Weekend, Hoping To Save Holiday In Their Town

Columbus Day supporters in Westford are planning a community celebration of the holiday on Monday, in anticipation of a town vote on whether it should continue.

Italian music, talks on the history and importance of the holiday, and a display of a replica of the flag that flew on Christopher Columbus's flagship in 1492 are planned for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 10 at Westford Town Common, a triangle between Main Street, Boston Road, and Lincoln Street.