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Westford Select Board issues Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation; schools offer parallel recognition
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Summary
Wendy Gloyd says Westford's Select Board signed a Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation and that Westford Public Schools issued a parallel recognition emphasizing dignity, belonging and respect for students.
Wendy Gloyd, vice chair of the Commission on Disability, told the Westford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee podcast that the town’s Select Board signed a Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation this year and that Westford Public Schools issued a parallel recognition emphasizing dignity and belonging for students.
Wendy said the proclamation and school recognition were intended to provide visible signs of support on Westford Common and in schools, and to reassure transgender and gender‑expansive students and their families that ‘‘there is some safety, some representation.’’ She described the town action as part of broader community efforts to increase visibility and supports.
No vote tallies, proclamation text or dates were provided during the podcast; Wendy’s comments identify the existence of the proclamation and school recognition but do not reproduce the official language. The podcast also references ongoing community supports, including weekly queer‑space meetings at First Parish Church.
The announcement signals municipal recognition tied to Transgender Day of Visibility; listeners seeking the proclamation text or school statement should contact the Select Board or Westford Public Schools for the official documents and dates.
