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Board approves major town agreements and policies

WestfordMay 26, 20263 min read

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The Select Board unanimously approved a package of grants, agreements, purchase orders, and contracts, including a $2 million water-main installation agreement for the Boston Road construction project. The Board also approved a Sustainable Purchasing Policy effective June 1, 2026.

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The approved agreements authorize funding for water-main work, household hazardous-waste collection, fire equipment, guardrail replacement, and other town needs. The Board authorized the Town Manager to execute a Community Preservation Grant Agreement with First Parish Church United. Residents were also told that Pay-As-You-Throw carts are expected to be delivered beginning June 8, with the program starting July 6.

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Approved grants, agreements, purchase orders, and contracts as presented by a 5-0 vote, including a $2,000,000 water-main installation agreement for the Boston Road construction project.
Approved a $5,000 grant for the Police Department from TJX Companies.
Approved purchase orders for a Community Garden Sun Shelter ($19,946), new engine 2 fit-up ($22,600), and guardrail removal and replacement ($34,500).
Approved contracts for household hazardous-waste collection ($25,000) and accepted the FY27 non-union Pay and Classification Plan.
Authorized the Town Manager to execute the Community Preservation Grant Agreement with First Parish Church United, as approved by the March 28, 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
Adopted the Sustainable Purchasing Policy, replacing the 2017 Buy Recycled Policy, effective June 1, 2026.
Amended the Tax Working Group charge to include two residents-at-large and a business owner operating in Westford.
Selected August 26, 2026, for the ceremonial groundbreaking at 35 Town Farm Road, with September 2 as the backup date.
Received an update that the J.V. Fletcher Library reconstruction and renovation project remained within the approved town budget, with 92% of contingency remaining.
Received an update that Pay-As-You-Throw carts are scheduled for delivery beginning June 8, with the program scheduled to start July 6.

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