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Board of Health approves 4-H Fair fee variance, reviews lodging regulations

The Board of Health approved a $500 food permit fee for the Middlesex County 4-H Fairgrounds. The board unanimously voted to reduce the annual permit from $1,000 to $500 for 2026, citing scheduling and re-inspection considerations. Members also advanced a revised draft of Lodging Regulations under

Westford Board of Health Cuts 4-H Permit Fee, Returns Lodging Rules to Staff for Revision

Westford Board of Health cuts 4-H fairgrounds permit fee in half and defers vote on first-ever lodging regulations.

Cemetery Board Waives Residency Fee for Longtime Resident Tierneys

Westford cemetery board waives residency fee for longtime residents. The Board of Cemetery Commissioners unanimously approved a non-residency fee waiver for Robert and Cynthia Tierney, Westford residents for more than 50 years who relocated to a nursing facility. Commissioner Terry Stader noted

Water Board questions summer capacity amid major development pressure

Water board questions summer capacity amid major development proposal. The Westford Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously (3-0-0) to reject a $3,500-per-month Verizon cell antenna proposal at Prospect Hill and approved a $335 water bill abatement for 87 Oak Hill Road on a 2-1-0 vote. The

Affordable Housing Trust approves expanded rental aid program

Westford Affordable Housing Trust expands rental assistance for at-risk families. The committee unanimously voted to increase its WRAP program capacity to eight families, up from five, and require online financial literacy training as part of the program, addressing concerns the program would reach