Select Board - October 13th, 2026 | Westford, MA

The Westford Select Board meeting on October 13, 2026, included budget, capital, utility, and procurement matters. Water Department staff presented FY2028 rate scenarios in light of two PFAS treatment plants, a combined $24.5 million investment. The plants are expected to add about $1.25 million in annual debt service and approximately $660,000 in operating and maintenance costs once fully online. A rate increase was discussed, including a 17% FY2028 scenario, but no rate decision was made; the Board of Water Commissioners is expected to consider the matter on October 29. The Select Board approved the FY2028 budget policy, as amended to include review of prior budget-task-force recommendations, and endorsed several special town meeting articles, including a proposed allocation of approximately $1.8 million in PFAS settlements, with 90% for plant construction and 10% for private-well assistance. It also approved a license agreement allowing abatement and demolition work at 35 Towne Farm Road before closing, with the applicant responsible for insurance and costs.