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This week in Westborough

Updated July 31, 2026

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📋 Proposed Select Board · July 21, 2026
Public Hearing: Transfer of All-Alcohol Liquor License — Baskin LLC DBA Aavino Wine and Spirits
Coming up July 21 at 6:10 PM: hearing on transferring an all-alcohol beverages liquor license to Baskin LLC DBA Aavino Wine and Spirits at 1300 Union Street, Suite G-104.
📍 1300 Union Street, Suite G-104, Westborough, MA 01581
Why this matters: New liquor license holder at a nearby commercial location.
View official document → ·🔗 Permalink · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Planning Board · July 7, 2026
228 Ruggles Street — Definitive Subdivision (PermitPro 26-00224)
Applicant Sundara Kamakolanu Guru's definitive subdivision hearing is requested to continue to the August 4, 2026 meeting — no action expected July 7.
Why this matters: New subdivision could add homes and affect nearby streets.
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💬 Discussed Planning Board · July 7, 2026
5 Technology Drive — Site Plan Review, Full (PermitPro 25-04235)
Continued from June 16; applicant Wes Flis / McCarty Engineering seeks full site plan approval for 5 Technology Drive.
Why this matters: Full site plan review for commercial/industrial development.
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📋 Proposed Planning Board · July 7, 2026
220 Turnpike Road — Special Permit Application (PermitPro 26-01552)
Wes Flis / McCarty Engineering filed a special permit application for 220 Turnpike Road; details in PermitPro.
Why this matters: New special permit on high-traffic Turnpike Road corridor.
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📋 Proposed 161 Milk Street — Special Permit Application (PermitPro 26-01551) Planning Board · July 7, 2026
Wes Flis / McCarty Engineering filed a special permit application for 161 Milk Street; details in PermitPro.
Why this matters: Special permit application on residential/mixed Milk Street.
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📋 Proposed Fire Chief Search Committee Appointments Select Board · July 6, 2026
Board to appoint James McLaughlin (subject-matter expert) and up to six resident/business applicants to the committee searching for a new Fire Chief.
Why this matters: New Fire Chief hire affects public safety leadership.
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📋 Proposed Executive Session — CarMax Litigation Strategy Select Board · July 6, 2026
Closed session to discuss litigation strategy in CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough, Worcester Superior Court No. 2585CV013810.
Why this matters: Active lawsuit against town could have financial consequences.
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📋 Proposed Executive Session — Collective Bargaining Select Board · July 6, 2026
Closed session to discuss bargaining strategy for Patrol, Police Supervisors, DPW, Dispatchers, Clerical, and Fire Fighter unions.
Why this matters: Union contracts affect town labor costs and tax levy.
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📋 Proposed WHS Roof Update (Steve Theran) School Committee · July 1, 2026
Status update on the Westborough High School roof project.
📍 Westborough High School
Why this matters: School roof condition affects facility spending and future budgets.
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📋 Proposed GMS Field House Update School Committee · July 1, 2026
Status update on the Gibbons Middle School Field House project.
📍 Gibbons Middle School
Why this matters: Middle school capital project may affect school budgets.
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📋 Proposed Fales Geothermal Repair – Final Reimbursement Request School Committee · July 1, 2026
Final reimbursement request for geothermal system repairs at Fales Elementary will be reviewed.
📍 Fales Elementary School
Why this matters: Reimbursement request closes out a school facility repair cost.
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📋 Proposed Long-Term Capital Plan School Committee · July 1, 2026
Subcommittee will discuss the district's long-term capital planning priorities.
Why this matters: Long-term capital plan shapes future school-related tax spending.
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How to get involved

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Show up and speak
Every meeting above is open to any resident, and most have a public comment period — usually a few minutes per person, no sign-up needed. Showing up matters more than you'd think; most decisions are made in front of nearly empty rooms.
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Write to the board before the meeting
Often more effective than speaking at the meeting itself — board members read constituent email, and a handful of messages on one topic gets noticed. Each board's contact page is linked from its meetings above.
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Know the appeal windows
Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Westborough and is not legal advice.

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