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Select Board approves major project financing

WestfordApr 14, 20262 min read

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The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve $38 million in bond anticipation notes for library, school, infrastructure, water-treatment, recreation, and public-safety projects.

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What this means

The short-term borrowing will support projects including the library expansion, Blanchard School roof, culvert replacements, PFAS treatment, fire trucks, pedestrian improvements, and the Robinson School feasibility study. The Board also approved grants, equipment purchases, and contracts, including a $1,395,396 Reed Brook and Acton Road culvert replacement contract. Westford’s pay-as-you-throw trash program is scheduled to begin the week of July 6, with cart deliveries starting in June.

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Approved $38 million in bond anticipation notes by a 5-0 vote for listed capital projects.
Approved special legislation to allow digital-only legal notices, as authorized by Annual Town Meeting.
Authorized the Town Manager to enter an agreement for reimbursement of Westford Police Department services at a town hall event.
Appointed Michael Cataldo as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals through June 30, 2029.
Appointed Nancy Cook as an alternate member of the Affordable Housing Trust through June 30, 2028.
Approved the pay-as-you-throw program schedule, with the 33-gallon overflow bags designated as green.
Appointed Mike Edwards as Acting Town Manager from April 18 through April 24, 2026, without appointing authority.
Accepted an $18,533.95 firefighter safety equipment grant and authorized an application for a $125,000 Green Communities Competitive Grant.
Approved purchase orders for engineering, water, fire, and emergency radio equipment.
Approved listed engineering contracts, including a $1,395,396 Reed Brook and Acton Road culvert replacement contract.
Approved the February 24 and March 10, 2026 regular-session minutes.

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