Westford, MA

School Committee

Finance Committee

Health Insurance Trust Fund

School Committee

Board of Registrars

The Westford Board of Registrars is meeting on September 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM in the Town Clerk's Office to read the precinct tally tapes as they are delivered. This is a procedural step in the State Primary Election process, involving the official review of election results from each precinct.

• Reading of precinct tally tapes for the State Primary Election
• Meeting at Town Clerk's Office, 55 Main Street, Westford, MA

Select Board

Affordable Housing Trust

Parkerville Schoolhouse Committee

The Parkerville Schoolhouse Committee met to review routine reports including treasurer, secretary, and building maintenance updates. Members discussed fundraising alternatives due to rising postage costs and the upcoming expiration of the annual mailer permit.

• Discuss replacing mailer with email-based fundraising to reduce postage costs
• Review treasurer’s report noting $0 net change in savings due to no transfers from checking
• Update on School Sign repainting and finishing work by Ruth
• Board positions for Heidi, Dolly, and Jo-Anne expiring June 30, 2026 requiring reappointment
• Heidi to redo donor plaque; Ruth to submit annual report to Massachusetts for 2024 and 2025

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

Board of Water Commissioners

The Westford Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to discuss a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) bylaw, a department financial update, identification of a new water source, and naming of new PFAS treatment plants. The board will also handle open forum, old/new business, and approve minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) bylaw
• Department financial update
• New water source identification
• Naming of new PFAS plants
• Minutes approval for 7/23/2026 meeting

Conservation Commission

The Westford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and act on various conservation matters, including a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for properties at 77 and 87 Concord Road. The agenda also includes requests for Certificates of Compliance, discussions on agricultural land use, and enforcement actions. Several conservation area projects and updates are scheduled for discussion.

• Public hearing on RDA for 77 & 87 Concord Road
• Certificate of Compliance requests for 33 Robinson Road and Mill Park Place
• Discussion to amend 2026 Hill Orchard License Agreement
• Enforcement discussions for 20 and 35 Keyes Road
• Stony Brook Conservation Area: unauthorized trail marking and East Boston Camps chimney repairs

Select Board

The Westford Select Board is meeting to discuss several operational and policy items, including an update on the Acton Road Culvert Project, a request to consider an all-way stop at Lowell Road and Chamberlain/Brookside Roads, and a continuation of the billboard discussion at 5 Makepeace Road, which includes zoning and a potential development agreement. The board will also consider approving grants, purchase orders, and contracts, including an interim town manager appointment and a $150,000 MassDOT bridge grant.

• Continuation of billboard discussion at 5 Makepeace Road, including zoning and development agreement
• Request to consider all-way stop at Lowell Road and Chamberlain/Brookside Roads
• Accept MassDOT Municipal Small Bridge Program Agreement for $150,000 for Old Homestead Road Bridge
• Approve purchase orders: $166,000 for fuel, $25,250 for water analytical services, $22,000 for recreation programs, $21,127.14 for tech support
• Consider appointing an Interim Town Manager and authorize Chair to sign contract

Select Board

Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee

The Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to welcome new members, approve prior minutes, and discuss its structure and charge following the Select Board's June 2026 restructuring approval. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Welcome new committee members Cheryl Laverdure, Denise Maguire, and Sarah Yim
• Approve minutes from June 22, 2026
• Discuss committee structure after June 2026 Select Board restructuring
• Review committee's charge

300th Anniversary Committee

The committee is meeting to review ideas from public forums and discuss the budget for the town's 300th anniversary. The agenda also includes a conversation regarding Groton.

• Discussion of public forums and ideas to date
• Budget discussion
• Conversation with Groton

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk's office will test voting machines for the upcoming September 1, 2026 State Primary Election. This is a procedural public test required before the election.

• Public test of voting machines for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election

Economic Development Committee

The Westford Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive town updates, and discuss next steps with Troast Advisory Services for FY27. The agenda also includes updates on business outreach and a report from the Westford Business Association.

• Approval of 07/16/2026 meeting minutes
• Town comments from Kristen Las, Tom Clay, Jeff Morrissette, Joe Giniewicz
• Discussion with Troast Advisory Services on FY27 next steps
• Business/Industry Sector Outreach Work Group update
• Westford Business Association report

Agricultural Commission

The Westford Agricultural Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a gleaning plan for Hill Orchard, as well as the status of the RFP for Hill Orchard and Day Field. They will also consider the possibility of managing a farmer for these properties.

• Hill Orchard Gleaning Plan update and approval
• Hill Orchard and Day Field RFP status update
• Discussion and approval of managing a farmer for Hill Orchard and Day Field

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications: two for extending non-conforming residential structures and one for motor vehicle repair and retail sales at 31 North Street. The board will also review draft minutes, discuss a request to withdraw a variance application, and consider an insignificant change to a comprehensive permit for Avalon on Durkee Lane.

• Public hearing for special permit and variance for auto repair and retail sales at 31 North Street (BOA 2609 SP VAR)
• Public hearing for special permit for 6'x45' farmers porch at 6 Robert Road (BOA 2610 SP)
• Public hearing for special permit and variance for 42'x16' addition at 2 Beech Road (BOA 2611 SP VAR)
• Request to withdraw variance application for 31 North Street without prejudice
• General business: request for insignificant change to Comprehensive Permit for Avalon (formerly Woodlands at Laurel Hill), Durkee Lane

Health Insurance Trust Fund

The Westford Health Insurance Trust Fund trustees are meeting virtually to review the fund balance, claims utilization, and upcoming November 1, 2026 renewal rates for both the health plan and stop loss coverage. They will also discuss potential plan design changes for March 1, 2027 and set dates for votes on these items. The meeting includes accepting minutes from prior meetings and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of November 1, 2026 renewal rates and set date to vote
• Review of November 1, 2026 potential stop loss renewal and set date to vote
• Review of HUB scenarios for potential March 1, 2027 plan design changes
• Discussion of meeting with IAC to present changes
• Accept minutes from June 24, July 1, and July 30, 2026 meetings

Planning Board

The Westford Planning Board will hold public hearings on a zoning amendment to create regulations for small clean energy infrastructure like battery storage, a special permit for a common driveway on Wright Lane, and a sign variance at 174 Littleton Road. They will also discuss a stormwater permit modification for the Kinloch Drive subdivision and a minor modification to the Colonel Rolls Subdivision. The meeting includes review of draft minutes and an open forum.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment to add Section 6.6 for Small Clean Energy Infrastructure Facilities (SCEIF), including BESS
• Public hearing on re-issuing special permit for common driveway at 0 & 1 Wright Lane (Map 021, Parcels 0095 & 0105)
• Public hearing on special permit for second wall sign at 174 Littleton Road (Liquor Junction), total signage 109-77 90 SF vs 60 SF max
• Public hearing on modification to Kinloch Drive subdivision to change from 2 to 3 lots and add roof drain infiltration systems
• Discussion on land disturbance exceeding approved limits under stormwater permit at Kinloch Drive

Select Board

The Westford Select Board is meeting to discuss potential health insurance changes for employees and may provide guidance to the Health Insurance Trust. They will also review a potential license agreement for Hill Orchard. The meeting includes an executive session for strategy on negotiations with nonunion personnel and collective bargaining.

• Executive session on negotiations with nonunion personnel and collective bargaining re: health insurance changes
• Discussion on health insurance and potential guidance to the Health Insurance Trust
• Review potential license agreement for Hill Orchard

Select Board

The Westford Select Board will meet to discuss potential health insurance plan design changes, with guidance to the Health Insurance Trust to implement deductibles that keep the town's contribution increase to a maximum of 2.5%. They will also review a potential license agreement for Hill Orchard. The meeting includes an executive session on negotiations with nonunion personnel and collective bargaining regarding health insurance changes.

• Discussion and potential direction to Health Insurance Trust on plan design changes with deductibles to cap town contribution increase at 2.5%
• Review potential license agreement for Hill Orchard
• Executive session on strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel and collective bargaining on health insurance changes
• Open Forum for public comments and announcements

Board of Cemetery Commissioners

The Westford Board of Cemetery Commissioners is meeting virtually to review and approve the June 11, 2026 minutes, receive department reports on cemetery operations, budget, and burials/deeds, and discuss continuing items including the Summer House at Fairview Cemetery, expansion of Pine Grove, and a vacant commission seat. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Review and approve minutes from June 11, 2026
• Cemetery operations and grounds report
• Budget report
• Burial report and deeds to be signed
• Continuing discussion: Summer House at Fairview Cemetery and expansion of Pine Grove

Conservation Commission

The Westford Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing on a project at 5 Technology Park Drive, discuss a draft license agreement for Hill Orchard, and review several requests for certificates of compliance. The agenda also includes enforcement actions, strategic discussions, and updates on conservation area projects. Most items are routine, but the public hearing and enforcement ratifications are notable.

• Public hearing for The Gutierrez Company at 5 Technology Park Drive
• Draft 2026 Hill Orchard License Agreement and harvest proposals
• Certificates of compliance for properties at 4 Shelly Lane, 43 South Chelmsford Road, 4 Juneberry Lane, 7 Craig Circle, and Dana Drive & Buckboard Drive Trail
• Ratify enforcement orders for 14 Frances Hill Road and 73 Brookside Road
• Discussion of Community Preservation Act funded projects including Nashoba Brook footbridge and Freedom Park improvements

Clean Energy & Sustainability Committee

The Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee is meeting virtually to discuss committee openings, volunteer activity forms, progress on Massachusetts Climate Leader status, and an update on zoning for solar and battery energy storage facilities. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from its April, May, and June 2026 meetings.

• Update on energy facility (solar and battery energy storage system) zoning
• Update on MA Climate Leader progress
• Discussion with residents who submitted volunteer activity forms
• Approve minutes – April 8, May 13, June 10, 2026
• Committee openings, POP, CEASC metrics, building projects

Robinson School Building Committee

Select Board

The Westford Select Board will hold an executive session on negotiations, then discuss health insurance guidance, a recycling commission request, and several administrative items including the town manager's resignation and search process. They will also vote on consent agenda items, grants, purchase orders, and contracts.

• Discussion on health insurance and potential guidance to the Health Insurance Trust
• Town Manager Kristen Las' resignation effective September 30, 2026; consider search process and RFP for executive search firm
• Accept $125,000 Green Communities Grant for Cameron Senior Center improvements
• Approve purchase orders: $30,000 for perchlorate testing, $26,509.20 for public safety communications, $10,936.56 for FY27 Community Assessment
• Approve contracts: $51,300 for MRC Coordinator, $24,900 for Westford Academy wastewater treatment plant engineering

Select Board

The Westford Select Board held a meeting with an executive session for negotiations, followed by public sessions. They approved a consent agenda, a resolution supporting Paint Stewardship, and several items including the Town Manager's resignation and search process. The board also approved grants, purchase orders, and contracts, and discussed health insurance, which was continued to a later meeting.

• Approved $125,000 Green Communities Grant for Cameron Senior Center improvements
• Approved purchase orders totaling $67,445.76 for testing, communications, and assessment
• Approved contracts including $51,300 for MRC Coordinator and $24,900 for wastewater plant engineering
• Approved Town Manager search committee and RFP for executive search firm
• Approved appointments to Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee

Permanent Town Building Committee

The J.V. Fletcher Library Board of Trustees and the Permanent Town Building Committee will hold a virtual joint meeting to review the library construction project's budget and schedule, and to vote on warrants, invoices, and payments totaling $1,175,068.41. They will also vote on a proposed change order for chimney reconstruction at $48,308.00 and receive reports on numerous smaller change orders. New business includes approving a new Robinson School Building Committee member and a thank-you letter for a $50,000 legislative earmark.

• Approval of payments totaling $1,175,068.41, including $1,045,164.60 to Hutter Construction Corporation
• Proposed change order #80 for chimney reconstruction at $48,308.00
• 21 proposed change orders under $15,000, including credits and various construction adjustments
• Approve new Robinson School Building Committee member
• Correspondence: thank-you letter to Sen. Cronin for $50,000 legislative earmark

Agricultural Commission

The Westford Agricultural Commission will meet to discuss updates on the Hill Orchard and Day Field RFP, the 66-68 Boston Road property, and agricultural land availability. Reports from the Finance Committee, Community Garden Committee, and Beekeepers Committee are also on the agenda.

• Hill Orchard and Day Field RFP status and update
• 66-68 Boston Road update
• Agricultural land open to farming discussion
• Community Garden Committee update including Conservation Commission liaison report
• Westford Community Beekeepers Committee apiary updates

Library Trustees

The J.V. Fletcher Library Board of Trustees will meet jointly with the Permanent Town Building Committee to review the library construction project's budget and schedule, and to vote on warrants totaling $1,175,068.41 and a proposed change order for chimney reconstruction at $48,308.00. They will also consider approving a new Robinson School Building Committee member and the June 2026 AMPLIFUND report.

• Approval of warrants/invoices totaling $1,175,068.41, including $1,045,164.60 to Hutter Construction Corporation
• Proposed change order #80 for Chimneys Reconstruction in the amount of $48,308.00
• Approval of new Robinson School Building Committee member
• Approve AMPLIFUND Monthly Report for June 2026 showing $155,823.13 interest earned
• Correspondence: Thank You Letter to Sen. Cronin for $50,000 Legislative Earmark

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Westford Parks & Recreation Commission will convene on August 10, 2026, to receive updates on the Roudenbush Tennis Court, the Graniteville Ballfield Safety Improvement project, and a Department of Public Works (DPW) capital planning presentation. The meeting also includes routine reports on recreation programming, grounds maintenance, and approval of June meeting minutes, followed by open discussion of old and new business.

• Roudenbush Tennis Court update
• Graniteville Ballfield Safety Improvement project update
• DPW Capital Planning Presentation
• Approval of June meeting minutes (discussion)
• Old/New Business (discussion)

Board of Health

The Westford Board of Health will hold a remote regular meeting on August 10, 2026, starting with an executive session on nonunion personnel negotiations. The agenda includes discussions on allocating PFAS settlement funds, a potential rodenticide ban, and an update on battery energy storage system regulations. The board will also consider approving health agents and hear updates on various public health programs.

• Proposed allocation of PFAS Settlement Funds
• Rodenticide Ban discussion
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Regulation Update
• Approval of Health Agents per MGL Chapter 111, Section 30
• Influenza Immunization Clinics and Cancer Screenings

Library Trustees

The J.V. Fletcher Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to approve warrants and minutes, accept the treasurer's quarterly report, and hear the director's report. They will also discuss unfinished business including the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Project grant update and free expression legislation, and consider new business such as approving the ARIS 27 report to the MBLC and reviewing budget directives for FY28-30. The meeting includes a second reading of the Policy on Study Rooms and Tutorials.

• Warrant #27-07TE totaling $215.00 for EDR Continuing Education Trust Fund
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2026
• Acceptance of Treasurer's Quarterly Report
• Discussion of FY26 Library Encumbrances, Carryforwards, and Fixed Assets
• Second reading of Policy on Study Rooms and Tutorials

Finance Committee

The Westford Finance Committee will meet virtually on August 6, 2026, to discuss a reserve fund transfer request for the Westford Academy Wastewater Treatment Plant to meet a state deadline. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and future scheduling.

• Reserve fund transfer for Westford Academy Wastewater Treatment Plant return to meet DEP compliance deadline
• Approval of May 11 and May 19, 2026 Finance Committee meeting minutes

Housing Authority

The Westford Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to approve Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) #13 in the amount of $5,001. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Approve 5001 Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) #13

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will discuss roles and mission statements with the Mass Housing Partnership. The body is considering the appointment of an Advisory Group for the Housing Production Plan and a change to combine WRAP and WERAP funding pools.

• Proposal to combine WRAP and WERAP allocations into a single funding pool
• Support for Town Manager to appoint an Advisory Group for the Housing Production Plan
• Project updates for Town Farm Rd, 37 Powers Road, and 219 Littleton Road (Westford Regency)
• Discussion on roles and mission statement by Ms. Shelly Goehring of Mass Housing Partnership