Westford Select Board reviews FY27 budget, approves strategic goals
WESTFORD – The Select Board approved an ambitious set of goals for fiscal years 2026–2027 at its December 9 meeting. The board also received the Town Manager’s proposed FY27 operating […]
Select Board recognizes local champions, opens series of public hearings, reviews tax options

The Westford Select Board met on Nov. 18 for a meeting which included multiple recognitions, public comments, and a full slate of public hearings ranging from utility pole placements to the annual tax classification hearing.
Planning Board reviews ANR Plan for West Street lots; Continues Hearing to December

Several Tuesday meetings in January, February, and April are being moved to Thursdays due to conflicts with the ongoing Route 40 Advisory Committee schedule.
Select Board adopts new winter policies, reviews economic development and communications updates

The Westford Select Board met on October 14 to welcome a new town official, finalize winter operations policies, and hear updates on ongoing efforts to boost business development and improve town communications.
League of Women Voters hosts Special Town Meeting preview

WESTFORD — The League of Women Voters of Westford hosted a virtual preview session on Oct. 16 to help residents prepare for the upcoming Special Town Meeting on Monday, Oct. […]
Westford Planning Board wraps up several hearings, reviews Regency redevelopment concept

WESTFORD – The Westford Planning Board met on October 6 to vote on multiple planning items and review a new concept plan for redevelopment of the Westford Regency
Westford Planning Board holds a special meeting on zoning amendments and 37 Powers Road Proposal

The Westford Planning Board held a special meeting on Monday, September 29, to review public hearings on zoning bylaw amendments and the continued site plan review for the proposed development […]
Westford Employees Celebrate Town’s 296th Birthday at Annual Cookout

The annual event is to mark the town’s long history, an opportunity to show gratitude to the employees who serve the community.
Westford Hosts First “Tea with the Town Manager”

Residents gathered at the Roudenbush Community Center on September 25, 2025, for the first-ever Tea with the Town Manager event hosted by Town Manager Kristen Las.
Westford Planning Board Reviews Housing, Zoning, and Subdivision Proposals

WESTFORD — The Planning Board convened on Sept. 15, 2025. This meeting reviewed the latest round of hearings on the 37 Powers Rd. housing proposal among other items — utility […]
National Housing Emergency Expected Fall Could Reshape Market

President Trump is expected to declare a national housing emergency this fall, a move that could trigger a federal action aimed at addressing the country’s mounting affordability crisis. Housing experts caution that, if executed, the impact of the action will vary across income levels and communities from major cities to small towns like Westford, MA.
Asian American Day Celebrated in Boston

Multiple local news outlets reported that the 15th annual Asian American Day festival was celebrated at Boston Common on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Starting at 10:00 a.m., local time, this […]