Conservation Commission - July 22nd, 2026 | Westford, MA

The Westford Conservation Commission meeting held on July 22, 2026, focused primarily on environmental and land management issues, including updates on conservation staffing, upcoming public works projects, and boundary surveys for conservation properties. Key procurement-related discussions included the anticipated release of RFPs for the Dayfield agricultural field and Hill Orchard, with timelines for bid submissions expected within two to four weeks. The commission also reviewed a proposed demolition and redevelopment plan for 5 Technology Park Drive, discussing environmental protections and permitting requirements, including the filing of a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) and potential Notices of Intent (NOI) for phased demolition and redevelopment activities. Additionally, the commission addressed requests for certificates of compliance related to prior orders of conditions and discussed issuing an enforcement order requiring restoration work on a property with unpermitted alterations to wetland resource areas. The enforcement order will mandate a professional wetland scientist to prepare a restoration plan subject to commission approval. The meeting concluded with updates on ongoing conservation projects and plans for future site visits and procurement activities related to survey work and conservation property management.