The most recent American Rental Association (ARA) forecast predicted the U.S. equipment rental revenue would surpass $50.2 billion, an increased expectation than previously forecasted.
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WESTFORD The process for naming a new police chief is moving ahead, with the Select Board s appointment of a citizen member to a promotions panel.
The Select Board voted to accept Noel Almeida on Feb. 9 among the nine applications for the resident s representative position.
Praise for applicants
Select Board members praised the nine applicants who came forward, and encouraged them to remain involved in the process. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Thank you very much everybody, for showing that interest, Select Board Member Mark Kost said. That s what makes Westford, Westford making the community the best that it can be, said Select Board Chairman Andrea Peraner-Sweet.
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The road to the Kentucky Derby will run through both California and Gulfstream Park this weekend as two early Kentucky Derby prep races – the $200,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) from Gulfstream Park and the $100,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) from Santa Anita – highlight TVG s weekend coverage.
Todd Schrupp, Gabby Gaudet and Joaquin Jaime will be live from Gulfstream Park with expert analysis and exclusive interviews throughout Saturday s twelve-race card which features five graded stakes races. The $200,000 Holy Bull Stakes will offer offers 10-4-2-1 Kentucky Derby qualifying points to the top four finishers. The race has drawn a field of nine sophomores including Tarantino, winner of an allowance race at Gulfstream in December for trainer Rodolphe Brisset. Edgard Zayas has the mount on the son of Pioneerof the Nile. His rivals include a pair of impressive maiden winners stepping up to stakes company for trainer Todd Pletcher – Amount with Luis Saez aboar
The asking price for the property will cover over 65% of cost of the new fire training facility to replace the one housed at the site, according to the task force.
The property, built in 1837, once served as a home for indigent residents, expected in return to help with farm work.
The poor farm closed in 1959 has served as town office space.
In 2008, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A long-term project
Ellen Harde, of the 35 Town Farm Road Task Force, detailed the work her organization has done to prepare the property for reuse.
Select Board Member Scott Hazelton said, “I think we are all familiar with CHOICE,” noting the organization s creation of veterans housing near the Carisle, Acton and Westford town lines. They’ve proven they can deliver these projects with the quality that we expect… In my opinion we’ve got a solid plan with a solid partner.”
Westford eyes goal of reducing carbon emissions
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WESTFORD The town wants to meet a state goal of reducing carbon emission, but there are differing views on how to go about it.
The Select Board held a joint meeting Dec. 8 with the Energy Committee to discuss the directives of Article 14, approved by voters at fall special Town Meeting.
The meeting took place virtually, due to coronavirus restrictions.
The board voted unanimously to expand and rename the Energy Committee to reflect its new duties. The board will continue the conversation in January.