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Important News Feed
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Op-Ed: Our state of hypocrisy over transparency
Read more: Op-Ed: Our state of hypocrisy over transparencyMassachusetts preaches transparency while practicing secrecy. As it sues Exxon for climate deception, state agencies ignore their own emissions reporting rules, enforce nothing, and spend over $534,000 fighting records requests that exposed the failure. Hypocrisy like this erodes public trust and burdens taxpayers with massive climate costs.
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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…
Featured Articles
- Mass. House Advances Bill Temporarily Pausing Some Energy Costs
- 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
