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Select Board approves police contract

WestfordJan 27, 20262 min read

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The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the Westford Police Association collective bargaining agreement covering fiscal years 2026 through 2028.

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What this means

The agreement sets employment terms for Westford police for FY2026-FY2028. The J.V. Fletcher Library renovation and expansion remains on schedule for substantial completion in November 2026 and opening in January 2027, within the approved budget with 96% of the contingency remaining. The Board also authorized in-person early voting for the May 5, 2026 Annual Town Election.

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Approved the Westford Police Association collective bargaining agreement for FY2026-FY2028 by a 5-0 vote.
Authorized in-person early voting for the May 5, 2026 Annual Town Election at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Approved the bond counsel vote regarding the useful life of fire trucks approved at the 2025 Fall Town Meeting and planned borrowing for May 2026.
Appointed Meghan O’Connell as an alternate member of the Permanent Town Building Committee by a 4-1 vote.
Appointed Michael Lengyel to the high school seat on the Pedestrian Safety Committee.
Reduced the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee’s alternate seats from six to five.
Decided not to form the proposed Resident Voting Study Committee at this time.
Appointed Ellen Doucette and Kristi Bates to the Bylaw Review Committee.
Approved appointing Dan O’Donnell as Acting Town Manager from February 14 through February 20, 2026.
Accepted a $3,000 gift from Lowell Five Bank and approved the listed grant application and $12,600 purchase order for health department employee training.

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