# Select Board - September 22nd, 2026 | Westford, MA


**Body:** WestfordCAT
**Date:** September 23, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles


The Westford Select Board meeting held on September 22, 2026, covered a broad range of municipal topics with significant focus on procurement and capital projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of contracts such as a $51,281 installation of security cameras at the Forge Village Water Treatment Plant, a $98,000 contract for stormwater permit compliance, a $40,000 amendment for the Pleasant Street and Patent Road sidewalk project design, and a solar power purchase agreement with Amaresco. The board also authorized advancing the Boston Road sidewalk project to final design, funded through Chapter 90 funds, and approved a $21,830 emergency repair contract for the Country Road well. Additionally, the board discussed a $1.5 million donation agreement related to a proposed billboard project, with negotiations ongoing regarding signage options and community concerns. The meeting included a detailed presentation from the tax working group on residential and commercial tax burdens, exploring options like split tax rates and residential exemptions to address tax equity. The board also approved closing documents for the 35 Town Farm Road affordable housing project, signaling progress on a long-term development. Other agenda items involved zoning bylaw amendments for clean energy infrastructure, specialized energy code adoption, and a request for a new all-alcohol liquor license to support redevelopment at 5 Technology Park Drive. The meeting concluded with motions to approve multiple contracts and set the order for an upcoming special town meeting warrant, emphasizing ongoing capital improvements and strategic planning for Westford's growth and sustainability.

**Source:** WestfordCAT