Northborough's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
44 items across 3 meetings.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
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Residents may address the Board, limited to 3 minutes each.
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Three candidates — Keith Darling (6:30 PM), Neal Aspesi (7:00 PM), and Mark Sadowski (7:30 PM) — interviewed for Fire Chief; no vote will be taken.
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Police Chief Brian Griffin and consultant Mark Cady present the town's public safety communications plans.
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Possible vote to accept a $10,950 federal grant awarded to the Northborough Police Department through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
💰 $10,950 grant to Police Department
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Possible vote to reappoint two special police officers for another term.
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Possible vote on issuing a BAN (short-term borrowing note) and FY2027 advance payments to manage town capital financing, presented by Finance Director Jason Little.
💰 Amount not specified; relates to town borrowing and capital advances
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Possible vote to approve a location for an NAC sculpture, presented by Arts Council President Bich-Ngan Nguyen.
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Possible vote to adopt a town policy prioritizing environmentally preferable products in municipal purchasing, presented by Public Works Director Scott Charpentier.
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Board members assigned as liaisons to town committees and departments.
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Town Administrator Stephanie Bacon provides an update on 4 West Main Street; nature of issue not specified in agenda.
📍 4 West Main Street, Northborough
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Routine approval of three prior meeting minutes.
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Board member and staff reports.
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Board may schedule a June 15 executive session to review Town Administrator and Police Chief compensation and discuss strategy on Fire Union contract negotiations.
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Previously anticipated Town Hall closure the week of June 8–12, 2026 is cancelled; Town Hall will remain open.
📍 63 Main Street, Northborough
June 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the board, 3 minutes each.
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Three finalists — Keith Darling (6:30 PM), Neal Aspesi (7:00 PM), and Mark Sadowski (7:30 PM) — interviewed; no votes tonight; interviews recorded and released later.
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Police Chief Brian Griffin and consultant Mark Cady present town public-safety communication plans.
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Possible vote to accept a $10,950 federal grant awarded to the Northborough Police Department through the state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
💰 $10,950 grant to Police Department
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Possible vote to re-appoint Special Police Officers Bruce Tait and Erica Abro for another year.
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Vote on issuing a BAN (short-term borrowing ahead of permanent financing) and FY2027 cash advances, presented by Finance Director Jason Little.
💰 Amount not specified in agenda
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Possible vote to approve a location for an NAC public sculpture, presented by Arts Council President Bich-Ngan Nguyen.
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Possible vote to adopt a new town policy requiring environmentally preferable products in municipal purchasing, presented by Public Works Director Scott Charpentier.
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Board assigns members as liaisons to town committees and departments.
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Town Administrator Stephanie Bacon provides an update on 4 West Main Street; nature of the update not specified in the agenda.
📍 4 West Main Street, Northborough
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Routine approval of minutes from April 27, May 4, and May 18, 2026 meetings.
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Board member and staff reports.
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Second public comment period, 3 minutes per person.
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Board may schedule a June 15 executive session to review Town Administrator and Police Chief compensation and discuss Fire Union contract negotiation strategy.
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Catch-all for items not otherwise on the agenda.
March 9, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Residents may address the board, 3-minute limit per person.
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Routine approval of two prior meeting minutes.
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Board considers accepting donations to fund the end-of-year school carnival at Ellsworth McAfee Park; Recreation and Library directors presenting.
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Community Preservation Committee Chair will preview articles funded by the Community Preservation Act (CPA) surcharge headed to Annual Town Meeting.
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State DOER grant would fund weatherization upgrades at Town Hall, 63 Main Street — no town cost indicated; vote possible.
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Board may vote to apply for a state grant to fund dam removal; location not specified in agenda.
💬 Discussed
Finance and Public Works directors revisit the Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) trash program's revenues and how much, if any, is subsidized by taxpayers — directly affects trash costs and taxes.
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Board reviews the full slate of articles headed to the April 27 Annual Town Meeting.
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Board considers creating a new standing Economic Development Committee for the town.
• Status unclear
Board member and staff reports.
• Status unclear
Second public comment period, 3-minute limit per person.
• Status unclear
Board identifies items for future meetings and handles any remaining business.
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March 23 joint Select Board/Appropriations meeting will close the ATM warrant and hold the final budget hearing — key deadline before Town Meeting.
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Annual Town Meeting is April 27 at Algonquin Regional High School; Mock Town Meeting for residents is April 13 at Northborough Senior Center at 6:00 PM.
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Annual Town Election is scheduled for May 12, 2026.