{
 "city": "Westford",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/westfordma.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Trust",
   "headline": "Affordable Housing Trust to discuss mission and housing production updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-6861",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee approves reserve fund transfer for wastewater compliance plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-6864",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Housing Authority to approve $5,001 financial assistance contract",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-6866",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Agricultural Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-6865",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Westford Parks Commission hears updates on tennis courts, ballfield safety, and capital planning",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-6857",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "300th Anniversary Committee",
   "headline": "Westford 300th Anniversary Committee to discuss budget and public ideas",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-6862",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-16",
   "body": "Parkerville Schoolhouse Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews finances and fundraising options for Parkerville Schoolhouse",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09162026-6848",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Route 40 Corridor Study Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews Route 40 Corridor Study recommendations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-6863",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Cultural Council",
   "headline": "Westford Cultural Council to finalize FY26-27 grant guidelines and priorities",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-6859",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Health Insurance Trust Fund",
   "headline": "Health Insurance Trust Fund reviews 2027 plan changes and fund balance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-6858",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee",
   "headline": "DEI Committee to discuss community events and town fundraising guidance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-6856",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to respond to anti-Semitic graffiti, vote on grants and contracts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-6855",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board approves grants, contracts, and appointments including $195K road grant",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-6860",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee",
   "headline": "Westford behavioral health committee to review Select Board decision on restructuring, discuss September suicide prevention",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-6854",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold public hearing on zoning for small clean energy facilities",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-6853",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Board of Water Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to discuss water demand study for 219 Littleton Road",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-6851",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Health insurance listening session for town employees and retirees",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-6850",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to discuss demolition at 5 Technology Park Drive",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-6845",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "School Committee",
   "headline": "Superintendent contract renewal vote expected",
   "summary": "The School Committee will vote on a new contract for Superintendent Dr. Chris Chew. The meeting also includes public comment and is held online.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-6849",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Robinson School Building Committee to vote on submitting Preliminary Design Program to MSBA",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-6844",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Robinson School Building Committee to vote on submitting Preliminary Design Program to MSBA",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-6842",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Robinson School Building Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review Robinson School design program and vote on MSBA submission",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-6841",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "School Committee",
   "headline": "Robinson School Building Committee to vote on submitting Preliminary Design Program to MSBA",
   "summary": "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).",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-6843",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Westford Economic Development Committee meets July 16 with updates on consultant and business outreach",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-6839",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to hear tattoo parlor special permit and used-car variance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-6833",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on library easement, open Special Town Meeting warrant",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-6838",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Robinson School Building Committee",
   "headline": "Robinson School Building Committee to narrow site options for new school",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-6836",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board approves $441k in contracts and donations, restructures committees",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-6840",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Library Trustees",
   "headline": "Library trustees to vote on $1.63M in construction payments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-6834",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Permanent Town Building Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on $1.6M in payments and $656K in change orders for library project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-6835",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to vote on irrigation well rules and discuss rodenticide ban",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-6837",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Library Trustees",
   "headline": "Library board to vote on FY27 book budget and easement approval",
   "summary": "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).",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-6831",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}