Board of Health Meeting - August 10th, 2026 | Westford, MA

The Westford Board of Health held a meeting on August 10, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included the proposed allocation of $1.798 million in PFAS settlement funds received by the town from 3M and DuPont. The board unanimously approved a motion to allocate 10% of these funds to the health department to support private well users, with the remainder primarily benefiting the water department for ongoing PFAS treatment plant projects. The board also discussed the town's pesticide use policy, specifically considering a potential ban on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (escars) on municipal properties due to environmental and public health concerns. While no immediate procurement actions were taken on this issue, the board expressed interest in further research and community education efforts. Additional agenda items included approval of health agents under Massachusetts General Law, updates on public health programs, and coordination on zoning and environmental regulations affecting public water supplies. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported during the meeting.