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Important News Feed
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TOWN DEBT IS INCREASING
Read more: TOWN DEBT IS INCREASINGYour annual property tax bill can increase via the general levy (capped at 2.5% unless voters approve an override) or through “excluded debt” for capital projects. Unlike permanent overrides, excluded debt adds temporary assessments until repaid—but long-term high payments can feel similar. Westford’s recent excluded debt for library renovations and Blanchard Middle School roof now…
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3 Pay-to-Throw Related Articles at Town Meeting Each Early in the Agenda
Read more: 3 Pay-to-Throw Related Articles at Town Meeting Each Early in the AgendaThe upcoming Westford Annual Town Meeting will prioritize debate on the controversial Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) trash program, set to launch July 2026. Key articles include Article 2, appropriating $150,000 (plus potential $246,000 grant) for startup costs like 35-gallon carts and overflow bags; Article 13, approving the FY2027 budget with PAYT adoption, projecting modest net revenue; and…
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Mass. House Advances Bill Temporarily Pausing Some Energy Costs
Read more: Mass. House Advances Bill Temporarily Pausing Some Energy CostsThe Massachusetts House passed H.5151 claiming to tackle soaring utility bills. Yet the bill sidesteps the real cost driver: binding Net Zero mandates and the looming 2030 emissions target. Temporary trims to Mass Save and other charges cannot fix a system that locks ratepayers into expensive compliance for decades ahead.
Featured Articles
- CLIMBING OUT OF WESTFORD’S FINANCIAL BOX
- IZON WESTFORD Republican Caucus, Reader Comments
- Invitation: Westford GOP Caucus on February 21
- Fincom Reports: TEACHERS UNION URGES SPLIT TAX RATE
- Fincom Budget Hearings: TEACHER’S UNION CALLS FOR REJECTION OF FY27 BUDGET
- Healey Plans Big Winter Energy Cost Gimmick
- Healey Allows Tax on Heat Sources to Remain in Effect until 2028 (Original Relief was in Jan 2026)
