Select Board - August 25th, 2026 | Westford, MA

The Westford Select Board meeting held on August 25, 2026, covered a range of municipal topics with significant focus on procurement and infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the Actton Road culvert replacement project, where the contractor proposed postponing construction until summer 2027 due to scheduling and traffic detour challenges. The board discussed detour route safety concerns raised by residents, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and contingency plans for potential emergency repairs. The board also approved accepting a $150,000 MassDOT municipal small bridge program grant for the Old Homestead Road bridge project. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved purchase orders totaling over $191,000 for analytical services and fuel supplies. A development agreement negotiation was authorized for a proposed digital billboard at 5 Makepeace Road, with detailed discussions on zoning, environmental impact, lighting, and contract terms. The board also authorized a contract for an interim town manager and approved municipal energy contracts for natural gas and electricity to secure favorable rates for the next three years. Other agenda items included traffic safety improvements with the installation of an all-way stop at Mole Road intersections and amendments to a landscaping buffer covenant near the library. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement decisions, contract approvals, and capital improvement project updates with community safety and fiscal responsibility considerations.