Westford Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Water rates may rise nearly a third

From Westford News

• Select Board advances six warrant articles for town meeting The Select Board recommended six Special Town Meeting warrant articles and postponed a petition to cut the Community Preservation Act surcharge until just before the Oct. 26 town meeting. DPW officials warned new PFAS treatment plants could push water costs up nearly a third.Westford News
• Conservation Commission eyes garden expansion and camp fund cap The Conservation Commission considered a 35-foot expansion of the community garden and apiary buffer amid a 25-to-26-household waiting list, and weighed raising the East Boston Camps fund's spending cap after a $40,000 septic repair nearly drained it this year.Westford News
• League previews Westford's 10-article town meeting warrant The League of Women Voters previewed Westford's 10-article Special Town Meeting warrant ahead of the Oct. 26 vote, highlighting a citizen's petition to cut the Community Preservation Act surcharge that could free $900,000 for the general fund amid a projected $3.1 million fiscal 2028 deficit.Westford News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 8:05 a.m.: Westford Academy School Council meets Thursday at 8:05 a.m The Westford Academy School Council meets Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8:05 a.m. at 30 Patten Road.Town of Westford
• 11:00 a.m.: Communications Advisory Committee meets Thursday at 11:00 a.m The Communications Advisory Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11:00 a.m.Town of Westford
• 1:00 p.m.: Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meets Thursday at 1:00 p.m The Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meets Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1:00 p.m.Town of Westford
• 4:30 p.m.: Mummy escape room set for Thursday Westford Recreation offers 'The Mummy' escape room Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main Street, third floor.J.V. Fletcher Library
• 6:00 p.m.: Library hosts stargazing party at Stony Brook J.V. Fletcher Library hosts a Stargazing Party Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Stony Brook Middle School, 9 Farmer Way.J.V. Fletcher Library

Westford on Wed, Oct 21

• Waterline construction planned for Groton Road The town announced upcoming waterline construction on Groton Road, also known as Route 40, though further scheduling details were not posted with the announcement.Town of Westford
• Westford weighs spending $4.7 million in new grants Westford Patch reported the town has received $4.7 million in new state grants and is weighing how to spend the money.Westford Patch

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 23, 9:00 a.m.: Building committee meets on library renovation The Permanent Town Building Committee meets Friday, Oct. 23, at 9 a.m. to continue oversight of ongoing capital projects, including the J.V. Fletcher Library renovation and expansion.Town of Westford
• Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 p.m.: Monster Mash brings Halloween fun Saturday Monster Mash on Main Street runs Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Roudenbush Community Center, Room 105. Westford Patch reports the event will include a touch-a-truck, costume parade and trunk-or-treat.J.V. Fletcher Library
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Select Board returns for regular Tuesday meeting The Select Board holds its regular fourth-Tuesday meeting on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at 55 Main Street, its first session after the Oct. 26 Special Town Meeting.Town of Westford
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission resumes wetlands hearings Wednesday The Conservation Commission meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at 55 Main Street, when it is expected to resume continued wetlands hearings for 7 Weber Road and a Durkee Lane subdivision.Town of Westford
• Thu, Oct 29: Water board to decide on rate hike The Board of Water Commissioners meets Thursday, Oct. 29, to decide between a single 30 percent water rate increase or two smaller increases to cover the cost of two new PFAS treatment plants.Town of Westford

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