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Community garden approaches full capacity; apiary reports hive losses

Westford community garden reaches 96 percent occupancy in March meeting. The Agricultural Commission heard reports that only four plots remain available, with leadership from Pooja Kapoor, Laura Thomae, and Barath Shanker driving strong community interest. The commission agreed to have the

Water Board rejects MIT's draft water connection agreement

Westford Water Board votes unanimously to stand firm on standard connection agreement with MIT. The board voted 3-0 to reject MIT's draft agreement and require the utility to accept the Water Department's standard form, citing concerns about restrictions on the MIT name and responsibility for

Westford DEI Committee approves Pride Festival participation and Transgender Day proclamation

Westford DEI Committee unanimously backs Pride Festival and proclamation efforts. The committee voted to support Westford's continued participation in the June 27 Acton-Westford Pride Festival, authorizing use of the town seal on promotional materials and a town-to-town agreement. Members also

Conservation Commission approves fee reduction for 5th Grade Adventure Days program.

Westford Conservation Commission approves 5th Grade Adventure Days fee cut to $1,000. The Commission voted 5-0 to reduce the rental fee for the 2026 program after hearing from Adventure Day Coordinator Jamie Holmes and student participants Geneva, Samira, and Rhea. In regulatory action, the

Westford Select Board backs 21 of 22 town warrant articles.

Westford Select Board recommends 21 of 22 articles for March 28 annual town meeting. Vice Chair Chris Barrett and board members unanimously backed the $143.9 million fiscal 2027 operating budget and $6.3 million in capital appropriations, though they recommended dismissal of a $1 million pedestrian