Why Launch a Print Newspaper in Today's Digital World?
While newspapers across the country are closing their doors as digital media dominates, we see an opportunity to serve Westford differently. Our digital news will remain free, but our home delivery edition offers unique benefits: supporting local businesses through promotional opportunities, providing exclusive content, and offering a reading experience free from digital tracking.
Our Community Mission
Our newspaper represents:
A vital community service that builds town pride while preserving and documenting Westford's history
A commitment to honest, nonprofit journalism that remains nonpartisan and amplifies all voices
A path to becoming Westford's official newspaper of record
The Critical 250 Subscriber Milestone
Reaching 250 subscribers would transform our operations by:
Qualifying for nonprofit postage rates ($0.17-$0.26 per piece vs. current $1.01)
Enabling partnerships with professional printers for production and distribution
Creating a sustainable model of home delivery subscribers alongside free distribution
Establishing credibility as we work toward becoming Westford's newspaper of record
