Town of Westford

The board discussed and took action on several items including the signing of financial warrants and the approval of the director's report, which covered staffing updates, library construction project progress, and facility management details. The board also reviewed additional warrants, received reports from the trustee information exchange, and addressed new business such as approving expenditures for Hoopla and Overdrive digital services. Furthermore, the board authorized the deletion of several outdated library policies.

The Select Board discussed numerous town administrative and project-related items. Key topics included the approval of consent agenda items such as street closures and flag raisings, the acceptance of a resignation from the Agricultural Commission, and the authorization of the Abbot Mill Phase II Local Initiative Program Application. A public hearing was held regarding National Grid's pole installation petition. The board also reviewed a billboard placement proposal and voted on various recommendations for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, including capital appropriations, energy efficiency projects, and budget transfers. Additionally, the board approved an updated Board and Committee Handbook, conducted an annual performance review of the Town Manager, and approved various purchase orders and contracts.

The board discussed the receipt of a Community System Award and authorized the placement of a clothing recycling bin at 63 Forge Village Road. The meeting also addressed a property encroachment issue at 4 Grove Street, an abatement request for 43R Concord Road pending system repairs, and a status update regarding PFAS data and private wells. Additionally, the board deliberated on water service connection standards for Accessory Dwelling Units. Further updates included the recruitment process for a Records Supervisor, the extension of the wastewater service provider contract, and progress on the Return to Compliance plan for the Westford Academy Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The commission reviewed several public hearings and requests, including the issuance of an order of conditions for a property on Tenney Road and a certificate of compliance for a property on Oak Hill Road. The commission also handled administrative tasks such as approving an extension for construction work, authorizing a modified plan for a residential site, and ratifying enforcement orders for properties on Cold Spring and Carlisle Roads. Additionally, the commission discussed management services for facilities, concerns regarding the use of deicer bubblers, and the potential acquisition of a trail easement. Several ongoing enforcement matters and project updates were also tabled for future consideration.

The board meeting agenda includes a variance request to waive the Certified Food Protection Manager requirement, a request for food permit fee reductions for a local church, and various administrative business items. Key topics include a school dental program, new dietary guidelines, approval for 2026 influenza vaccine payment, the status of a Public Health Accreditation Board application, and an upcoming employee wellness fair. Additionally, the board will discuss a rabies clinic, a retail funding grant award, emergency preparedness exercises, and various public outreach events, as well as updates on new food establishment openings and recycling initiatives.