Select Board - June 23rd, 2026 | Westford, MA

The Westford Select Board meeting held on June 23, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key actions included joint votes with the Finance Committee to increase expenditure limits for the East Boston Camps maintenance revolving fund from $80,000 to $115,000 and the senior center programs revolving fund from $65,000 to $75,000, reflecting budget adjustments for ongoing maintenance and program needs. The board approved an amended development agreement for 37 Powers Road, allowing the town to receive half of the development impact fees earlier, enhancing the town's financial position. A three-year contract with the Westford Housing Authority was approved for affordable housing consultant services, with annual fees around $43,000 to $45,000, supporting the town's affordable housing initiatives. Additionally, the board authorized the town manager to sign an amended agreement with Nemcog to update the Housing Production Plan, incorporating a detailed housing needs study funded by CPA monies. Procedural votes were taken to remand zoning bylaw amendments related to battery energy storage and ground-mounted solar systems to the planning board for public hearings, aligning local regulations with state clean energy mandates. The meeting also addressed grant acceptances, including an $894,750 MassDOT construction grant for the North Main Street culvert program and a $25,760 donation for invasive milfoil management in Forge Pond. The board discussed ongoing infrastructure projects, pedestrian and bicycle connectivity plans, and the rollout of new waste carts, highlighting operational updates and community engagement efforts. Several appointments and candidate interviews for planning and zoning boards were conducted, with some appointments delayed pending further investigation. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, managing budget reallocations, and ensuring regulatory compliance in land use and environmental matters.