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Town manager paints a cautious fiscal picture as Westford touts grants and projects
Summary
Town Manager Kristen Lass told Town Meeting Westford secured millions in grants and rebates and advanced several capital projects, but warned FY27 relies on one-time funds and rising costs (health insurance, maintenance, energy) will stress the budget passed this year.
Town Manager Kristen Lass delivered the State of the Town to Westford's 297th meeting, balancing a list of recent accomplishments with a cautionary budget outlook.
Lass told voters the town had secured more than $2.2 million in grant funding and roughly $581,000 in utility rebates and highlighted a $1 million-plus earmark for work at the PAS water treatment plant alongside state contributions of more than $15 million to the Boston Road…
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