WESTFORD CENTER — The Joint Library Building Committee presented its quarterly updates on the Library Addition and Renovation Project to the Select Board during its November 10th meeting. At the time of reporting, the project’s target completion date is March 26, 2027 and its target opening date is May 2027.
The project is still in the construction phase and remains aligned with the Town’s approved goals. While scheduling is delayed from its original February completion date, the project remains within the approved budget of over $32 million with no changes to the approved design.
As of last quarter, two state legislative earmarks of a collective $150,000 were secured to the library through Rep. Jim Arciero and Senator John Cronin. The Friends of the JV Fletcher Library have also met their fundraising goal of $1.3 million, and the Library has also received a $60 thousand CPA Grant. Additionally, the Library received 92.7 percent of the MBLC construction and expects a final disbursement in 2027.
Major equipment has been delivered including a generator, rooftop units, a new elevator, and no major safety or site issues have been reported by the Westford Fire Department or Conservation Commission. The building’s brick and window and interior wall installation are all nearing completion.
The Temporary Library is open at 515 Groton Road, and its Library Loan program is still available to patrons and is actively used by residents. JV Fletcher staff are preparing for the move back to 50 Main Street and are beginning to organize the donation of furniture at 515 Groton Road to other town departments.
