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Health Insurance Trust Fund reviews $5.831 million balance, receives Lockton analysis.

Westford Health Insurance Trust recorded a $5.831 million fund balance as of March 31, 2026. Finance Director Dan O'Donnell reported the balance is approximately $1.4 million higher than the prior year despite anticipated market volatility impact on March investment earnings. The Trust received a

Task Force delays vote on historic preservation list revisions

Task Force delays vote on Town Farm preservation list changes until April meeting. The 35 Town Farm Road Task Force, chaired by Ellen Harde, postponed voting on revisions to historic preservation requirements after questioning whether the lists had received prior Task Force approval. The Planning

Finance Committee recommends $175K boost to Snow and Ice budget.

Finance Committee recommends $175K boost to Snow and Ice budget. The committee unanimously voted 7 to 0 to increase the Snow and Ice Supplemental from $550,000 to $725,000 for Fiscal Year 2026, citing severe March storms. Finance Director Dan O'Donnell said unspent funds would close out at year

Water board approves abatement for leaking toilet bill

Water Board approves water bill abatement for toilet leak damage. Superintendent Mark Warren reported that the resident at 38 Pine Road had completed repairs and remained current on payments; the Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved the abatement. Warren also reported foundation-wall

DEI Committee backs community engagement listening sessions

Westford's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee unanimously endorsed the Engagement Project, a listening-sessions initiative designed to boost civic participation among underrepresented residents including youth and renters, supporting the town's strategic goal for a "Caring and Engaged