Westford, MA

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

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

Agricultural Commission

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)

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

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

Route 40 Corridor Study Advisory Committee

The Route 40 Corridor Study Advisory Committee will meet to review the study report and prioritize proposed recommendations for the Route 40 corridor. The group will also approve minutes from three prior meetings before adjourning.

• Review Route 40 Corridor Study Report and Prioritize Proposed Recommendations
• Review and Approval of Minutes (Oct 7, Oct 30, Nov 18, Dec 16, 2025)

Cultural Council

The Westford Cultural Council will hold a virtual meeting on July 30, 2026, to review survey results, discuss officer elections, and finalize guidelines and priorities for the FY26-27 grant cycle. The meeting includes old and new business items, with no major decisions expected beyond procedural updates.

• Finalize and approve cultural council guidelines and priorities for FY26-27 grant cycle
• Review Cultural Council Survey results
• Officer Elections (Chair, Treasurer, Secretary)
• Previous meeting minutes (April 30, 2026)
• Current treasurer report

Health Insurance Trust Fund

The Health Insurance Trust Fund Trustees will review the current fund balance, claims utilization, and a July 23 Select Board meeting summary. They will also discuss potential plan design changes effective March 1, 2027, and set the next meeting date.

• Review of Health Insurance Trust Fund balance
• Claims Utilization Review
• Review of Select Board meeting from July 23, 2026
• Review of HUB scenarios for March 1, 2027 plan design changes and potential vote

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will review updates on community engagement and upcoming cultural events. The body will also discuss the status of a town fundraising guidance document and the officer selection process.

• International Block Party & Diversity Festival on August 25 at Abbot Elementary School lawn
• India Independence Day event on August 1
• Indigenous Peoples Day Recognition on October 17
• Review of Select Board response to anti-Semitic graffiti
• Discussion on fundraising guidance document drafted in January 2026

Select Board

The Westford Select Board will discuss a response to recent anti-Semitic vandalism incidents, hear an update on the Stony Brook Conservation Area, and vote on several items including a $195,000 MassDOT grant for Pond Road reconstruction, appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and multiple purchase orders and contracts for town services.

• Response to recent anti-Semitic graffiti incidents in town
• Accept $195,000 MassDOT grant for Flushing Pond Road reconstruction
• Appoint members to Zoning Board of Appeals (5 candidates for 3 seats)
• Approve $90,972.19 contract with WSP USA for Townwide Bridge Asset Management Plan
• Sign Order of Taking for Stony Brook Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Select Board

The Westford Select Board met on July 28, 2026, and approved routine items such as grants, contracts, and appointments. They also discussed responses to recent vandalism incidents and updates on the Stony Brook Conservation Area.

• Approved $195,000 MassDOT grant for Flushing Pond Road reconstruction
• Approved $31,000 surveying contract for Conservation Commission
• Approved $33,600 Economic Development Consulting contract
• Approved appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals and other commissions
• Approved signing Intergovernmental Agreement with Westford Housing Authority for Town Fuel Depot use

Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee

The Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee will review the Select Board's approval of a committee restructure and discuss next steps. Members will also review four volunteer activity forms for a recommendation to the Select Board and plan for September's Suicide Prevention Month. The meeting is procedural, with no votes on ordinances or spending.

• Review of 7.14.26 Select Board meeting approval of the committee restructure and next steps discussion
• Review 4 Volunteer Activity Forms and discuss recommendation for Select Board
• September, Suicide Prevention Month

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to create a new section for Small Clean Energy Infrastructure Facilities (SCEIF), including Battery Energy Storage Systems, to align with the MA 2024 Clean Energy Act. The board will also reorganize and appoint members to various committees and review draft minutes from May 18, 2026.

• Public hearing on PB 2612 ZNG to add Section 6.6 for Small Clean Energy Infrastructure Facilities and amend related zoning sections
• Board reorganization and appointments for Chair, Vice-Chair, and representatives to NMCOG, CPC, Stormwater Panel, and Pedestrian Safety Committee
• Review of draft minutes from May 18, 2026

Board of Water Commissioners

The Westford Board of Water Commissioners will discuss a water demand study for 219 Littleton Road, enforcement of outdoor water use restrictions, and identification of a new water source. The meeting includes an open forum and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• 219 Littleton Road Water Demand Study
• Outdoor Water Use Restrictions Enforcement
• New Source Identification
• Minutes approval for 6/25/2026

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a listening session on health insurance, with a brief presentation followed by questions and comments from employees, retirees, and the public. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Health Insurance Listening Session with presentation and public comment

Conservation Commission

The Westford Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on July 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall. The agenda includes a discussion with The Gutierrez Company about a proposed demolition at 5 Technology Park Drive, requests for Certificates of Compliance, enforcement updates on multiple properties, and several conservation area projects.

• Discussion with The Gutierrez Company about proposed demolition at 5 Technology Park Drive
• Request for Certificate of Compliance, Dolan, 7 Tenney Road
• Request for Certificate of Compliance, Plummer, 14 Frances Hill Road
• Enforcement in-progress/monitoring at 43 Cold Spring Road, 123 Oak Hill Road, 27 Tenney Road, 13 Forrest Road, 6 Loon Way, 12 Patten Road, 7 Applewood Drive, 400 Littleton Road
• Community Preservation Act funded projects: Nashoba Brook Conservation Area footbridge engineering & design, Freedom Park improvements

School Committee

The School Committee will vote on a new contract for Superintendent Dr. Chris Chew. The meeting also includes public comment and is held online.

• Vote expected on Superintendent Dr. Chris Chew's contract renewal

Finance Committee

The joint meeting of the Robinson School Building Committee, Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee will review the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) for the Robinson School project. Key items include a schedule overview, summary of PDP components, evaluation of preliminary options with conceptual cost estimates, and a vote on authorizing submission of the PDP to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Review of Preliminary Design Program (PDP) for Robinson School project
• Evaluation of preliminary options with conceptual cost estimates
• Vote expected on authorization to submit PDP to MSBA
• Public comment period with two-minute speaker limit

Select Board

The Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee will join the Robinson School Building Committee to review the Preliminary Design Program, including schedule, key components, and conceptual cost estimates. A vote is expected on whether to authorize submission of the PDP to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

• Review of Preliminary Design Program (PDP) for Robinson School project
• Conceptual cost estimates to be presented
• Vote on authorization to submit PDP to MSBA
• Public comment period included

Robinson School Building Committee

The Robinson School Building Committee holds a joint meeting with the Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee to review the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) for the Robinson School project. Members will discuss the schedule, key components, evaluation criteria, and conceptual cost estimates before voting on whether to submit the PDP to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker and accommodations are available per ADA requirements.

• Review of Preliminary Design Program (PDP) including schedule overview
• Summary of key PDP components and deliverables
• Evaluation of preliminary options with conceptual cost estimates
• Vote expected on approval to submit PDP to MSBA
• Public comment limited to two minutes per speaker

School Committee

The Robinson School Building Committee, meeting jointly with the Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee, will review the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) for the school project. Key items include a schedule overview, summary of PDP components, evaluation of preliminary options with conceptual cost estimates, and a vote on whether to authorize submission of the PDP to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).

• Review of Preliminary Design Program (PDP) including schedule and key deliverables
• Evaluation of preliminary options with conceptual cost estimates
• Vote expected on approval and authorization to submit the PDP to the MSBA

Economic Development Committee

The Westford Economic Development Committee will hold an in-person meeting at Town Hall to review past minutes, receive updates from town officials and a consultant, and hear reports from the Business/Industry Sector Outreach Work Group and the Westford Business Association. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings: a special permit for a tattoo business at 175 Littleton Road, Unit 2, and a variance to allow used-car sales as an accessory use at 31 North Street. The board will also discuss possible zoning amendments for battery energy storage and solar energy uses.

• Special permit for Body Art Establishment (tattooing) at 175 Littleton Road, Unit 2
• Variance for retail sales of motor vehicles as accessory use at 31 North Street
• Discussion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) zoning bylaw amendments
• Discussion of Solar Energy Uses zoning bylaw amendments
• Board to make membership recommendations to the Select Board

Select Board

The Westford Select Board will vote on executing an easement at 50 Main Street for the J.V. Fletcher Library Project and on opening the 2026 Special Town Meeting warrant. The board will also consider restructuring the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee, amending the Robinson School Building Committee membership, and authorizing the town manager to sign MSBA documents. Additionally, the board will hear a pledge of collateral application from Kajal and Kevin LLC DBA Liquor Junction and receive an update from the Veterans Services Officer.

• Vote to execute the easement at 50 Main Street for the J.V. Fletcher Library Project
• Request to open the 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant beginning October 26, 2026
• Authorize Town Manager to sign MSBA required letters for PDP and PSR submissions
• Accept a donation of up to $44,462 from Friends of Forge Pond for invasive milfoil management
• Purchase orders totaling over $231,000 for security cameras, radios, guardrail fence, and lake management

Robinson School Building Committee

The committee will review evaluation criteria and initial cost data to recommend site options for further development. A vote is expected on selecting options for continued investigation. The meeting also includes approval of monthly invoices and prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of monthly invoices and payments
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 23, 2026
• Review of evaluation criteria for site options
• Review of initial cost comparison data
• Vote on recommending site options for final evaluation

Select Board

The Westford Select Board met on July 14, 2026, and approved multiple contracts, grants, and committee changes. They also recognized local award recipients and discussed upcoming town events. The meeting included routine approvals and updates from town departments.

• Approved $44,462 donation from Friends of Forge Pond for invasive milfoil management
• Approved $188,500 contract for roofing and siding at 51 Main St.
• $151,500 tech support contract with NBS Tech Group, LLC
• Restructured Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee
• Voted to open 2026 Special Town Meeting on October 26, 2026

Library Trustees

The J.V. Fletcher Library Board of Trustees will hold a joint virtual meeting with the Permanent Town Building Committee to review and vote on warrants, invoices, and payments totaling $1,631,768.87 for the ongoing library construction project. The agenda includes approval of minutes, reports on budget and construction schedule, and discussion of proposed change orders. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Approval of payments totaling $1,631,768.87, including $1,498,871.10 to Hutter Construction
• Discussion of proposed change orders, including PCO 39 ($21,966) and PCO 59 ($27,530) under review
• Report on disbursements #4 ($1,570,399) and partial #5 ($1,000,000) received
• Vote to transfer $4,500 from Contingency Fund for WSP
• Approval of AMPLIFUND Monthly Report showing $155,823.12 in aggregated interest earned

Permanent Town Building Committee

The joint meeting of the J.V. Fletcher Library Board of Trustees and the Permanent Town Building Committee will review and vote on payments totaling $1,631,768.87, including $42,500 to CHA Solutions and $1.5M to Hutter Construction. The committee will also vote on a $1,102.50 legal costs journal entry and discuss $656,338.09 in executed change orders for the ongoing library construction project.

• Approval of payments totaling $1,631,768.87, including $1,498,871.10 to Hutter Construction Corporation
• $42,500 payment to CHA Solutions OPM Services for May 30–July 3, 2026
• $1,102.50 journal entry for legal costs
• $656,338.09 in executed change orders for library construction project
• Transfer of $4,500 from contingency fund to WSP approved on 3.3.25

Board of Health

The Westford Board of Health will hold a remote meeting on July 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM to decide on a proposed irrigation well regulation and discuss updates to battery energy storage system rules and a rodenticide ban. The meeting also includes updates on health department goals, accreditation, and community events.

• Approval of 'Area of Special Concern; Irrigation Only Wells' for Century Aggregates at 49 North Main St.
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Regulation Update and Discussion
• Rodenticide Ban discussion led by Animal Control Officer Kirsten Hirschler
• Health Department Goals FY2027 update
• Farmers Market on July 28th: tickborne illness, internet safety, and social media education topics

Library Trustees

The J. V. Fletcher Library Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting to approve FY27 book purchases totaling $213,692 and vote on a National Grid easement. The board will also discuss budget directives for FY28-30 and affirm continued membership in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC).

• Vote to sign National Grid easement for utility on Library property
• $213,692 FY27 book budget across five vendors (Ingram, Midwest/hoopla, Overdrive, Kanopy, Freegal/MVLC)
• Affirm continued membership in MVLC per Governance Agreement
• Allow surplus materials to be donated to Friends Book Sales per MGL 30B, S15 (g)
• Approve ARIS 27 report for August 14 submittal

Agricultural Commission

The Westford Agricultural Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the 66-68 Boston Road property, a Conservation Commission liaison report, and community garden and beekeeping committee reports. The agenda also includes an open forum and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• 66-68 Boston Road update
• Conservation Commission liaison report
• Compost committee report
• Westford Community Beekeepers committee report
• Agricultural Land Open to Farming discussion

Recycling Commission

The Westford Recycling Commission will discuss updates from its June meeting, options for outdated trash bins, and plans for a new composting bin for the town. Members will also brainstorm a new name for the commission and consider an interview request from WestfordCAT. The meeting is remote and open to the public.

• Options for outdated trash bins
• Planning Board discussion on trash/recycling for MBTA Communities
• Composting bin for town
• Brainstorm new name for WRC
• WestfordCAT interview request

Housing Authority

The Westford Housing Authority will meet in person to review and vote on the 2026 Annual Plan. Residents may speak during public participation, but no other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

Commission on Disability

The Westford Commission on Disability will vote on filling three full member seat openings and discuss candidates. The agenda also includes updates on Disability Pride Month, the Blue Envelope program, and a panel on making Town Meeting accessible. Several items are informational or ongoing, such as tracking accessibility variance requests and library renovations.

• Vote expected on filling three full member seat openings (resignations of Dawn Brantley, Scott Hazelton, Matty Tricca)
• Discussion of candidates including Bridget Arciero, Kerri Whalen, and Associate Member Lisa Potvin
• Update on MassDOT transportation access panel findings
• Tracking of 521 CMR accessibility variance requests for 219 Littleton Road and 79 Powers Road
• Panel presentation on 'Making Town Meeting Accessible to All'

Conservation Commission

The Westford Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a water chestnut removal project on Beaver Brook, continue a hearing on a Colonial Drive bridge project, and consider several requests for Certificates of Compliance for developments at 120 Main Street and other addresses. The meeting also includes discussions on allowing cremated remains on commission properties, signage at Stony Brook Conservation Area, and enforcement actions at multiple properties.

• Continued public hearing and order of conditions for Colonial Drive over Butter Brook Tributary (DPW project)
• Public hearing for water chestnut removal on Beaver Brook (Friends of Forge Pond)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for Deca Corp. at 120 Main Street
• Discussion on allowing cremated remains to be spread on commission properties
• Community Preservation Act funded projects: Nashoba Brook footbridge engineering and Freedom Park improvements