By Matt Miller
Staff Writer

The empty business that was once Burger King will be receiving an update in the coming weeks. The Chipotle franchise is setting up shop in Westford and is slated to open in December of this year.

For those who don’t know about Chipotle, here’s the lowdown. It’s a Mexican restaurant that serves the typical cuisine consisting of burritos, tacos and salads. Along with Moe’s Southwestern Grill, another similar restaurant, it is the only other chain of sit down Mexican Restaurants in the area. However, Moe’s is dwarfed by the number of Chipotle establishments.

The idea was discussed in great detail at the town planning board meeting back in September. The primary concern was that alcohol will be served in addition to the food. Town attorney Matthew Fogelman explained Chipotle’s alcohol serving policies at other outlets, which allow only those who purchase beer to drink it, a required second food purchase for anyone seeking a second alcoholic beverage.

Because of this policy, Planning Board members suggested an expanded police presence. Police force members felt that any hiring additional officers would be unnecessary, however, saying if it did come to that with any local establishment, the restaurant’s license would most likely be revoked.

So it seems Westford has a new eatery arriving. This new establishment will have the features similar to their other Chipotle restaurants. An outdoor patio will be assembled along with restaurant. The full menu is available online at their website.