Westford development update
What’s Being Built in Westford?
Five Westford projects worth knowing about—and where each one actually stands.
The short answer
If you have driven around Westford lately and wondered what is being built, proposed or discussed, you are not alone.
Development information is often scattered across meeting agendas, permit applications, engineering plans and lengthy public hearings. A project may attract attention long before construction is authorized—or even intended. This report reflects official Town records available in August 2026 and includes the August 28 clarification concerning 37 Powers Road.
Local perspective
35 Town Farm Road: Senior housing and a new home for the food pantry
The historic Town Farm property is planned for redevelopment into 35 senior apartments: 30 affordable apartments for low-income residents age 62 and older and five market-rate senior apartments. The plan also creates a permanent new location for the Westford Food Pantry and preserves the original 1837 building and its 1901 addition.
The Commonwealth awarded state funding in April, and Town Meetings had previously approved $2 million in Community Preservation funding. The Town described a goal of welcoming residents in summer 2027, but funding and approvals should not be confused with confirmation that construction has begun.
- Status: Approved project preparing to move forward.
- Why it matters: Senior housing, affordable housing, historic preservation and a permanent food-pantry home are combined in one project.
Local perspective
219 Littleton Road: Redevelopment of the former Westford Regency
Redgate proposed replacing the former hotel with approximately 300 residential units in two buildings under Westford’s MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District.
The review has addressed traffic, parking, emergency access, wetlands, lighting, pedestrian connections, bicycle storage, design and requested zoning waivers. A Select Board letter supporting an application for a state commercial-conversion tax credit was support for financing assistance—not final approval of every project element.
- Status: A formal proposal moving through Town review as of the article date.
- Why it matters: At roughly 300 units, it would substantially change an important Littleton Road property.
Local perspective
400 Littleton Road: The Arcade at Kimball Farm
The Planning Board approved plans for a traditional restaurant and event facility in March. The plans included grading, drainage, landscaping, lighting and other site improvements.
Traffic during large events received particular attention, including possible alternative access, police details and a requirement to return to the Board if problems arise.
- Status: Planning Board approved, subject to permits and conditions; approval alone does not confirm construction has started.
- Why it matters: It could expand Kimball Farm’s entertainment and event offerings while adding traffic considerations.
Local perspective
70 Boston Road: Habitat homes at the Drew Farmhouse
Units 6 and 7 are being conveyed to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell for sale to income-eligible purchasers earning no more than 80% of area median income.
The Select Board authorized the Local Initiative Program application and a development agreement, then approved the partial release of a Town mortgage needed for the transfer.
- Status: Legal and affordability arrangements for the transfer have been approved.
- Why it matters: These are affordable homeownership opportunities; application and buyer-selection information should come from Habitat or the housing administrator.
Local perspective
37 Powers Road: Two different filings must not be confused
A subdivision layout discussed in Planning Board records was presented as a zoning-preservation filing and was not intended for construction. Separately, a proposed 530-unit apartment development at 37 Powers Road was submitted for site-plan review under Westford’s MBTA Communities bylaw.
The original newsletter discussed only the zoning-preservation filing and therefore created the mistaken impression that no development was moving forward. This permanent version corrects that omission. The apartment proposal and the unbuilt subdivision plan are separate matters.
- Status: The 530-unit apartment proposal was a separate active review matter as of the correction date.
- Correction: This section was updated August 28, 2026 to distinguish the two filings.
Local perspective
79 Powers Road and Nashoba Valley Ski Area
Zoning-preservation subdivision filings also appeared for the ski-area properties. Representatives told the Planning Board that those particular layouts were meant to preserve zoning rights, not announce imminent subdivision construction.
These filings are separate from the proposed apartment development at 37 Powers Road.
- Status: The subdivision layouts themselves were not presented as construction plans.
- Why it matters: A plan on an agenda does not automatically mean homes are about to be built.