Select Board - September 8th, 2026 | Westford, MA

The Westford Select Board meeting on September 8, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions involved the approval of multiple contracts: a $27,000 contract with Lantech Consultants for property boundary surveying at Hill Orchard, a $106,582.50 contract with Vortex Services LLC for the Colonial Drive Bridge Repair Project, and a pollution liability insurance contract for a town-owned property. The board also accepted a $966.71 Massachusetts Regional Transit Assistance Program mini grant for senior center equipment and vehicle maintenance. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of members to the Town Manager Search Committee, expanding the committee to include 10 at-large members and representatives from the select board, finance, and school committees to oversee the hiring process. The meeting featured a presentation on the library building project, reporting that construction remains on budget at approximately $32.5 million with no design compromises, and highlighted ongoing procurement of audiovisual, IT, and security equipment. The board also voted to sponsor a bylaw amendment article for the October 26 special town meeting to adopt the Massachusetts Specialized Energy Code, which supports the town's climate goals and eligibility for state grants. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital projects, managing contracts, and setting up governance for key town initiatives.