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Westford select board candidates debate taxes, trash rollout and climate goals
Summary
At a League of Women Voters forum April 15, candidates for Westford’s Select Board focused on property tax relief, the pay‑as‑you‑throw trash program and the town’s climate‑leader goals, offering a mix of communications plans, phased approaches and calls for more community engagement.
Select Board candidates at a League of Women Voters forum on April 15 laid out competing approaches to taxes, trash and local climate policy as Westford voters prepare for the May 5 ballot.
Moderated by Joanne Barry, the forum brought together incumbents and challengers for two contested 3‑year seats and a separate one‑year seat. The conversation ranged from immediate resident supports to longer‑term fiscal strategies. "We authorized a tax relief task force recently; we expect it will come up with recommendations that will help this community," said Chip Barrett, citing the board’s work on targeted tax relief. Barrett also emphasized improving communication about the town's existing programs.
Incumbent Chris Clay said the town will study other…
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