Rep. Arciero, Sen. Cronin secure $874,300 in funding for the Town of Westford
Submitted Press Release
Published on October 17, 2025 by WestfordCAT
WESTFORD — Rep. James Arciero and Sen. John Cronin recently announced that the Town of Westford was awarded $874,300 in state funding through the FY26 round of the Community One Stop for Growth program.
The funding, which comes from three separate grant sources, was announced on Sept. 30 by the Healey-Driscoll Administration. The awards will support several major projects in Westford that focus on improving multi-modal infrastructure, expanding trail connectivity, and supporting future housing development.
“I’m proud to help deliver this funding to support Westford’s infrastructure and housing goals,” Arciero said. “These projects not only improve safety and accessibility, but they also lay the foundation for smart growth that benefits current and future residents. I want to thank Gov. Healey, Sec. Paley, and Sec. Augustus for their continued commitment to supporting communities like ours.”
Town officials said the funding will play a key role in advancing work in and around the MCMOD (Massachusetts Communities Multi-Modal Overlay District), a designated area aimed at encouraging smart growth and walkable, mixed-use development. Westford received $500,000 through the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund to support design improvements along Littleton Road, in collaboration with MassDOT’s widening project from Minot’s Corner to Powers Road.
The work will help prepare the area for upcoming redevelopment, including a proposed 530-unit residential project at 37 Powers Rd., and enhance accessibility throughout the corridor. An additional $250,000 from the HousingWorks Infrastructure Program will be used to design a shared-use path along the frontage of the proposed development at 37 Powers Rd.
This element is required by MassDOT as part of the project’s MEPA review and will also help close an important connectivity gap with the town’s larger Littleton Road infrastructure project. Westford also received $124,300 through the Housing Choice Grant Program to support planning for the “Nashoba Greenway,” a proposed trail that would link the MCMOD overlay district directly to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. The funding will cover field work, title and appraisal research, and community engagement to determine future costs and scope of the project.
“These funds ensure that Westford’s housing and transportation infrastructure can better serve residents and position the community for long term success,” Cronin said. “I’m grateful to Rep. Arciero and the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their advocacy and dedication to strengthening the Westford community for years to come. The Community One Stop for Growth is a state-led initiative that consolidates multiple grant programs into a single application process, helping cities and towns access the resources they need to support housing, infrastructure, and economic development.”