Conservation Commission - September 9th, 2026 | Westford, MA

The Westford Conservation Commission meeting held on September 9, 2026, focused primarily on environmental and land management issues, including lease agreements for conservation land, site inspections, and compliance with environmental orders. Key procurement-related discussions included the issuance of certificates of compliance for various projects such as septic system replacements, stormwater management infrastructure, and property restoration efforts. The commission also discussed upcoming requests for proposals (RFPs) related to community garden expansion and land leasing, with plans to release the RFP by early October and evaluate proposals by November. Additionally, the meeting covered contract and budget updates for surveying and tree inventory work at Hill Orchard, with an estimated cost of approximately $27,000. The commission addressed enforcement orders, ongoing capital improvement projects, and coordination with town staff on contract awards and project monitoring. No new contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but several action items related to contract compliance, project oversight, and future procurement activities were identified.