Town of
Westford
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-692-5500
Town Manager:
Kristen LasSelect Board:
Chris Barrett
Thomas Clay
John Cunningham
Scott Hazelton
Andrea Peraner-Sweet
Annual Town Meeting:
March 23, 2024March, 4th Saturday
Municipal Election:
May 7, 2024May, 1st Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 24,446 | |
| Population Density | 808 | |
| Registered Voters | 18,076 | |
| Income Per Capita | $72,500 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $233,459 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 88.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $672,200 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,477 | |
| Total Households | 8,606 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.76 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.76 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,012,010,120 | |
| Total Expenditures | $111,225,887 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $90,837,699 | |
| State Aid | $20,722,236 | |
| Local Receipts | $8,266,131 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Westford is a semi-rural community located in Middlesex County, with 24,296 residents. The community is home to large technology-based companies and other attractions, such as Kimball Farm, golf courses, the Nashoba Valley Ski Area, and the MIT Haystack Observatory.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,729 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 30.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 170.5 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Northern Middlesex Council of Governments |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Lori Trahan
Mass. Senate
John Cronin
Mass. House
James Arciero