As part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) passed by Congress, it is estimated that Westford will receive approximately $632,000 in pandemic relief funding. Each Vermont community is charged with allocating and spending these funds. The governing body of the town, in our case the Selectboard, makes the final decisions about how to spend the money.

Westford’s Selectboard has decided to form a committee to review possible uses of these funds. This committee will develop a submission process for collecting and vetting ideas submitted by community groups or individuals. The committee will make recommendations to the Selectboard who, ultimately, will make the final decisions.

The Selectboard has appointed the following members to the committee:
Dave Baczewski, Chair
Greg Barrows, Treasurer
Bree Drapa
Martha Heath
Bill Hill
George Lamphere
Nanette Rogers

ARPA FORMS
Form to Request Funds for Approved Projects
Phase I Application
Phase II Application
Rubric

Documents
ARPA Accounting Spreadsheet as of 03/23/2023
ARPA Accounting Spreadsheet as of 01/31/2023
ARPA Projects as approved by the Selectboard (as of 12/28/2022)
Summary of submitted ARPA applications as of 9/30/2022
Project Timeline Westford’s ARPA Committee Process – March 2022 Newsletter Article
Project Timeline Westford’s ARPA Committee Process – January 2022 Newsletter Article
ARPA Community Survey Results – December 2021 Newsletter Article