Westborough's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
237 items across 24 meetings.
July 6, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting opens remotely via Microsoft Teams; public may comment.
📋 Proposed
Board to appoint James McLaughlin (subject-matter expert) and up to six resident/business applicants to the committee searching for a new Fire Chief.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider an agreement with Emerald Isle — no further details provided in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on a shared-service agreement with another municipality for animal control.
📋 Proposed
Routine reappointment to the Cultural Council.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss litigation strategy in CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough, Worcester Superior Court No. 2585CV013810.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss bargaining strategy for Patrol, Police Supervisors, DPW, Dispatchers, Clerical, and Fire Fighter unions.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of town-owned or targeted property at 20 Phillips Street.
📍 20 Phillips Street, Westborough
📋 Proposed
Board to approve executive session minutes from June 29, 2026.
June 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Corporal Nicholas Anthony will be sworn in and new officers introduced.
📋 Proposed
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Committee chair and police reps will update the board on the upcoming June 26 anniversary event.
📋 Proposed
Public Works Director will present a progress update on the Otis Street project.
📍 Otis Street
📋 Proposed
Board will consider a summer 2026 pilot allowing extended alcohol service hours and outdoor public consumption areas under state ABCC guidance.
📋 Proposed
Finance transfers between town department budgets will be reviewed.
💰 Amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Sustainability Coordinator will present a roadmap for reducing town carbon emissions — may have implications for municipal facilities and future capital costs.
📋 Proposed
Finance Director will update the board on ARPA federal relief fund status and spending.
💰 ARPA funds — amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss next steps for the Active Transportation and Safety Committee, which focuses on pedestrian, cyclist, and road safety improvements.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on reappointments to multiple boards including Active Transportation, Cultural Council, Recreation Commission, Veterans' Advisory Board, Affordable Housing Trust, Economic Development Committee, and Treasurer/Collector Barbara Walls, plus two Youth Commission student members.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider approving a lease agreement for the Regional Emergency Communication Center.
💰 Amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Board will consider changes to its Open Forum public comment policy.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Updates on current projects, Select Board/Town Manager goals, and department head reports.
📋 Proposed
Upcoming events, local acknowledgements, and future agenda item requests.
📋 Proposed
Board may enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy re: CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough, Worcester Superior Court C.A. No. 2585CV013810.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior executive session minutes under MGL c.30A, Sec 21(a)(7).
June 9, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
New Westborough Community Center Foundation pitched fundraising to reduce taxpayer cost of the project (pool as first step); a resident criticized the town's transportation-project planning as lacking transparency.
✅ Approved
Approved moving $4,000 from Youth & Family Services professional services to salary and wages to correct an FY2025 budget adjustment.
💰 $4,000 transfer
✅ Approved
Approved a 12"x18" bronze plaque on Town Hall's exterior recognizing the Civic Club's 50 years of service, subject to DPW approval.
📍 Town Hall, 34 West Main Street
✅ Approved
Established a gift account to accept a resident's donation supporting Lake Chauncy beach operations, including lifeguard services.
📍 Lake Chauncy beach
✅ Approved
Waived water and sewer connection fees for 31 affordable units at 171 Milk Street and 28 at 222 Turnpike Road; board flagged the policy's financial impact for future review.
💰 Fee waiver for 59 affordable units
📍 171 Milk Street and 222 Turnpike Road
✅ Approved
Accepted a donated ~2-acre parcel (Parcel ID 33-43-0) at Oak and Milk Street from the Hana Place density-bonus deal, for general municipal use.
📍 190-212 Oak Street (Parcel ID 33-43-0)
✅ Approved
Approved a donation-funded monument in front of the police station honoring officers; one member opposed, and design/wording details need further refinement.
💰 Fully donation-funded, no taxpayer money
📍 Police station
✅ Approved
After debate, board rejected an external search and voted 3-2 for an internal-only search open to supervisory ranks; established a 9-member search committee and approved the updated job description.
✅ Approved
Approved the FY2027 WRTA senior-ride contract at $77,302 (free rides for users; 3,688 rides last year) and appointed Kendra Faldetta as the town's WRTA Advisory Board representative.
💰 $77,302 FY2027 contract
✅ Approved
Approved priority sites for Level 2 EV chargers (South Street lot, fire station, pickleball courts, community center) and lawn/charger signage promoting the September 20 EV Expo.
💰 Grant-funded (MassEVIP, National Grid, DOER)
📍 South Street parking lot and other municipal sites
✅ Approved
Authorized change orders to design and bid the entire first floor plus pool, elevator, and secondary stairs; board weighed a potential $10.5 million borrowing and its tax impact, with FY28 vs FY30 borrowing options.
💰 Potential $10.5M borrowing; tax impact discussed
✅ Approved
Approved reclassifying an existing Library Assistant position into an Administrative Assistant role, requiring no additional funding or hours.
💰 No additional cost
📍 Westborough Public Library
✅ Approved
Approved a revised public-comment policy retaining the three-minute per-speaker limit and extending applicability to appointed boards and committees.
💬 Discussed
Chair described a three-year FY2027–FY2029 firefighters' contract with cost-of-living raises, EMT/paramedic stipend increases, and other benefits; funding contingent on October Special Town Meeting approval.
💰 Raises and stipends, funding pending October Town Meeting
✅ Approved
Authorized the FY2027 Westborough TV contract amount of $232,376, part of a previously approved three-year agreement.
💰 $232,376 FY2027
✅ Approved
Appointed Mark Silverberg as the Select Board's representative to the Planning Director Search Committee.
✅ Approved
Approved numerous appointments to boards including Conservation Commission, Sustainable Westborough, Veterans' Advisory Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and Youth Commission.
✅ Approved
Approved minutes from May 26 and May 27, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Updates included a $90,000 sewer-project match from enterprise funds, a $220,000 Green Communities energy grant, Farmers Market plans, summer concerts, and library programming.
💰 $90,000 sewer match; $220,000 grant
📍 55 West Main Street construction noted
💬 Discussed
Members requested more police enforcement during the Otis Street project and future updates on the Otis Street and MassDOT Route 20 projects due to anticipated traffic impacts.
📍 Otis Street; Route 20
June 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting opens; public comment period.
📍 Town Hall, Memorial Hall, 34 West Main Street
📋 Proposed
Board considers mid-year fund transfers between town departments.
💰 Amounts unspecified
📋 Proposed
Board considers approving a plaque installation at Civic Plaza by a civic club.
📍 Civic Plaza
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a gift account designated for Lake Chauncy.
💰 Gift account amount unspecified
📍 Lake Chauncy
📋 Proposed
Board considers waiving administrative fees for affordable housing units at two Post Road Residential sites.
💰 Administrative fees waived (amount unspecified)
📍 222 Turnpike Road and 171 Milk Street
📋 Proposed
Board considers accepting 190-212 Oak Street, Parcel ID 33-43-0, into town ownership or jurisdiction.
📍 190-212 Oak Street
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a proposed site and conceptual design for a Police Department monument.
📋 Proposed
Board discusses launching a Fire Chief search, including committee composition and job description.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews Senior Transportation Program and votes on the FY2027 Worcester Regional Transit Authority contract and a board representative appointment.
💰 FY2027 WRTA contract (amount unspecified)
📋 Proposed
Board reviews an EV charger deployment roadmap, sustainability coordinator update, and a request for temporary event signage on town property.
📋 Proposed
Board discusses current status of the Community Center project.
📋 Proposed
Board discusses policy governing public Open Forum participation at meetings.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews job description for a part-time Library administrative assistant position.
📋 Proposed
Board considers a memorandum of agreement with the firefighter union, terms unspecified in the agenda.
💰 Labor cost implications unspecified
📋 Proposed
Board considers a contract with Westborough TV for local government broadcasting services.
💰 Contract amount unspecified
📋 Proposed
Board appoints one of its members to serve on the Planning Director search committee.
📋 Proposed
Annual board and commission reappointments, plus Arlicia Miller to the Youth Commission; appointees span Conservation, Sustainable Westborough, Veterans' Advisory, Affordable Housing Trust, and others.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Updates on current projects, Select Board/Town Manager goals, and department heads.
📋 Proposed
Upcoming events, local achievement acknowledgements, and future agenda items.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss legal strategy in CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough, Worcester Superior Court No. 2585CV013810.
💰 Potential financial exposure from lawsuit unspecified
June 5, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Chair Keogh convened the remote meeting at 8:02 AM.
✅ Approved
Board entered closed session to discuss bargaining strategy with the Firefighter Union, where an open meeting would harm the town's negotiating position.
✅ Approved
Board entered closed session to discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of property at 20 Phillips Street.
📍 20 Phillips Street, Westborough
✅ Approved
Board entered closed session to discuss litigation strategy in CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough, Worcester Superior Court C.A. No. 2585CV013810.
✅ Approved
Board voted to approve executive session minutes from May 11, 2026 in closed session.
🗳️ Voted on
Board did not return to open session after Executive Session; meeting ended in closed session.
June 5, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Remote-only meeting opens at 8:00 AM via Microsoft Teams; no in-person public attendance permitted.
📍 Remote (Teams)
📋 Proposed
Board enters closed session to discuss negotiating strategy with the Firefighter Union to protect the Town's bargaining position.
📋 Proposed
Board enters closed session to discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of town property at 20 Phillips Street.
📍 20 Phillips Street, Westborough
📋 Proposed
Board enters closed session to discuss strategy in CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough (Worcester Superior Court No. 2585CV013810).
📋 Proposed
Board votes to approve closed-session minutes from May 11, 2026.
May 27, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Residents criticized the downtown plan, citing loss of parking for older/disabled patrons, distrust over bike paths and tree preservation, and demands to put the proposal to a town vote.
📍 Downtown rotary area
💬 Discussed
Kimley-Horn presented a rotary redesign with single-lane approaches on South and East Main Streets, Milk Street changes, pedestrian/bike safety upgrades, and parking redistributed to nearby areas like Union Street.
💰 ~$5.6 million; interim improvements possibly under $500,000, may qualify for state grants
📍 Downtown rotary, South/East Main and Milk Streets
💬 Discussed
Boards questioned traffic flow, parking counts, project funding, and engineering plans; consultants agreed to clarify parking data and noted temporary construction easements could require Town Meeting approval.
🔄 Postponed
Boards agreed revisions are needed before formally accepting the draft report, will prioritize short-term safety improvements from the DOT Road Safety Audit, and gather more community feedback.
✅ Approved
Both boards voted to adjourn.
May 26, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Residents raised concerns about transportation project transparency, the flag policy, and public-comment rights in light of a recent SJC ruling.
✅ Approved
Policy now restricts flags at five veterans' memorial sites to U.S. and POW/MIA flags only; Bay State Commons excluded; military-branch flag proposal referred to Trustees of Soldier Memorials for further review.
✅ Approved
Board unanimously proclaimed June 2026 as Pride Month, affirming commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
✅ Approved
Section 15F licenses approved for Broken Creek Vineyards and Spicy Water Distillery to sell wine/spirits for off-premises consumption at the Farmers Market Thursdays 2:30–6:30 PM, June 11–Oct 8, 2026.
📍 1100 Union Street
✅ Approved
Board authorized a letter supporting a $700,000 Housing Works grant for DPW sewer pipelining projects in the High Street and Summer Street neighborhoods; match comes from the sewer enterprise fund.
💰 $700,000 grant request; match from sewer enterprise fund
📍 High Street and Summer Street neighborhoods
✅ Approved
Harvey's Waste Connections contract extended one year through June 30, 2027, covering the town's pay-as-you-throw and single-stream recycling program.
✅ Approved
Board permitted WHS roof construction on Sundays, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, with agreement to revisit if community noise concerns arise.
📍 Westborough High School
✅ Approved
Traffic rules amended to create a loading zone on the westerly side of West Street from Grant Road to Fisher Street during school arrival and dismissal, with police enforcement and DPW signage planned.
📍 West Street, Grant Road to Fisher Street
✅ Approved
RFP for a study examining shared efficiencies between school and town operations approved; minor revisions may be made by School Committee or Town Counsel before issuance.
🔄 Postponed
Board deferred final action on ATSC mission revisions pending additional staff review and committee feedback; committee members raised coordination and response-time concerns.
💬 Discussed
Chief Patrick Purcell announced retirement effective August 9, 2026; Board leaning toward an internal search limited to supervisory ranks but deferred final decision on search structure to a future meeting.
🗳️ Voted on
Board voted 4-1 to submit a waiver to the Cannabis Control Commission opting the town out of marijuana home delivery, consistent with the 2017 Town Meeting vote prohibiting retail marijuana establishments.
💬 Discussed
Phase 1 (Senior Center) is 80% designed, Phase 2 is 50% designed, and the pool is ready to bid; ~$250,000 remains for design/engagement, construction will require borrowing, with scope to be finalized at the next meeting for a March 2027 Town Meeting vote.
💰 ~$250,000 remaining for design; construction to require borrowing; funding sources include ARPA, stabilization funds, settlement proceeds, sponsorships, and potential property sale proceeds
✅ Approved
Minor amendments approved to clarify committee assignments and supervisory responsibilities, reflecting addition of an Assistant Town Planner.
✅ Approved
Minutes of May 11 and May 12, 2026 meetings approved 5-0.
💬 Discussed
Updates provided on exempt-property owner meetings, regional emergency communications center progress, police jail diversion program, public works projects, and upcoming community events.
May 26, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting opens with public comment opportunity.
📍 Town Hall, Memorial Hall, 34 West Main Street
📋 Proposed
Board will consider changes to the town's flag policy.
📋 Proposed
Board will issue a proclamation designating June as Pride Month.
📋 Proposed
Board will approve budget transfers between town departments.
📋 Proposed
Two vendors, Broken Creek Vineyard and Spicy Water Distillery, are seeking seasonal liquor licenses for the Farmer's Market at Bay State Commons.
📍 Bay State Commons
📋 Proposed
Board will consider signing a letter of support for a Housing Works grant tied to Public Works.
📋 Proposed
Board will review the town's waste management program and consider extending its contract — directly affecting trash/recycling services for residents.
📋 Proposed
Proposed amendment to Traffic Rules Section 5-4 would prohibit parking on the westerly side of West Street to support a new student drop-off/pickup plan at Armstrong Elementary.
📍 West Street / Armstrong Elementary School
📋 Proposed
School Department requests allowing construction activity at Westborough High School on Sundays.
📍 Westborough High School
📋 Proposed
Board will consider issuing an RFP for a study examining shared efficiencies between the school and town departments.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss the mission and next steps for the Active Transportation and Safety Committee, focused on walking/biking infrastructure and safety.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss the process for hiring a new Fire Chief.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider whether to opt out of allowing licensed cannabis delivery services to operate in Westborough.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss the Community Center project.
📋 Proposed
Board will review and update the job description for the Director of Planning position.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Updates on current projects, Select Board and Town Manager goals, and department head reports.
• Status unclear
Upcoming events, local achievements, and future agenda item requests.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss negotiating strategy with all town unions.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss litigation strategy in CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough (Worcester Superior Court No. 2585CV013810).
📋 Proposed
Closed-session approval of prior executive session minutes.
May 12, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Residents raised concerns about the Planning Board's lack of open forum and about the proposed downtown rotary eliminating parking and harming businesses.
🔄 Postponed
Board postponed action on a Soldiers Memorial Trustees request to restrict Veterans Memorial flagpoles to the American flag and POW/MIA flag, pending input from absent members.
✅ Approved
Board authorized the Chair to execute MSBA budget revision #7, reallocating funds within the existing project budget with no increase to total cost or grant amount.
💰 No change to total project budget or MSBA grant
📍 Annie E. Fales School
✅ Approved
$110,000 transferred within DPW to fund $70,000 paving on Bowman Lane and $40,000 concrete sidewalk repairs downtown, coordinated with ongoing sewer work.
💰 $110,000
📍 Bowman Lane; downtown area
✅ Approved
$125,000 transferred within Water to repair an East Main Street water main break ($80,000) and urgently rehabilitate the Moore Street well ($45,000) before summer demand peaks.
💰 $125,000
📍 East Main Street; Moore Street
✅ Approved
$110,000 transferred within Sewer to replace a failed pump station generator and expand clay pipelining in the downtown sewer system.
💰 $110,000
📍 Downtown area
✅ Approved
$10,000 transferred from Community Development Salary to Expenses for startup equipment for the Sealer of Weights and Measures role, now absorbed by the new Building Inspector position.
💰 $10,000
💬 Discussed
Phase One — Senior Center on the first floor with meeting spaces, café, kitchen, and activity rooms — is estimated at just under $10 million; funding sources include proceeds from the current Senior Center, Pulte funds, grants, and fundraising.
💰 Phase One estimated just under $10 million
💬 Discussed
Board reviewed the draft RFP for a School-Town Efficiency Study; expects to finalize it at the next meeting and release it with responses due by June, with a 6–8 month study timeline that may inform FY28 budget discussions.
✅ Approved
Revised Conservation Director job description clarifying applicable laws and the role's relationship with the full Conservation Commission was approved 3-0.
✅ Approved
New Building Inspector position (replacing Assistant Building Commissioner) approved 3-0, adding Sealer of Weights and Measures duties while reducing part-time inspector hours.
✅ Approved
Board approved debt issuance up to $12.5 million for the regional 911 Emergency Communications Center; debt service is expected to be covered by state 911 grant funding with no projected impact on the operating budget.
💰 Up to $12,500,000; debt service reimbursed via state 911 grants
✅ Approved
Christopher Braden appointed to the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2029.
✅ Approved
Minutes from April 28 and May 4, 2026 approved 3-0.
💬 Discussed
Updates on Eagle Scout recognitions, Block Party, newsletter relaunch, PILOT outreach, Senior Center staffing, voter registration, recreation programs, and Golf Course operations.
💬 Discussed
Board members discussed the downtown rotary project, decarbonization roadmap, Memorial Day planning, and Planning Board open forum practices.
May 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting opens at 6:00 PM with public comment opportunity.
📍 Town Hall, Memorial Hall, 34 West Main Street
📋 Proposed
Board considers changes to the town's flag display policy — details not specified in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a request to revise the project funding agreement budget for the Annie E. Fales School.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews mid-year fund transfers among the Department of Public Works, Sewer Operation & Maintenance, and Water Operation & Maintenance.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews the schedule and next steps for the Community Center project.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a draft RFP for a shared school-and-town efficiency study aimed at identifying cost savings.
📋 Proposed
Board considers updated job descriptions for the Conservation Director and Building Inspector positions.
📋 Proposed
Board takes up a bond measure for the MetroWest Regional Emergency Communication Center, which coordinates local emergency dispatch.
📋 Proposed
Board votes on appointing Christopher Braden to the Conservation Commission.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of minutes from two prior Select Board meetings.
📋 Proposed
Updates on current projects, Select Board/Town Manager goals progress, and department head reports.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews upcoming events, local achievements, and requests for future agenda items.
📋 Proposed
Board enters closed session to discuss negotiating strategy with all Town unions.
📋 Proposed
Board enters closed session to discuss litigation strategy in CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough (Worcester Superior Court No. 2585CV013810).
📋 Proposed
Board acts in closed session to approve prior executive session minutes.
April 28, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Residents from Deer Slayer Lane, 20 Andrews Road, 7 Blake Street, and 45 West Street raised business-impact and transparency concerns over the proposed rotary redesign; board confirmed no final decision made, with community review planned for late May or early June.
📍 Rotary / Peanut site
💬 Discussed
Residents requested rider-activated flashing warning lights at Glen Street due to drivers failing to yield to horses and riders; Westborough Police support noted.
📍 Glen Street
✅ Approved
Section 12 All Alcohol license approved for Chowrastha, a new Indian restaurant with bar opening at the former Pizzeria Uno location at 225 Turnpike Road, with Saravanan Natesan as Manager of Record.
📍 225 Turnpike Road
✅ Approved
Mural painted by local artist Jill Marie Strait on the Westborough Food Pantry trailer, funded by a Cultural Council grant, was formally approved under the Public Art Policy.
✅ Approved
Board authorized a letter of support for a joint Westborough-Southborough EOHLC grant application funding a $150,000 Route 9/495 corridor study covering redevelopment, zoning, and infrastructure needs.
💰 $150,000 study; property owners may contribute matching funds
📍 Route 9 / I-495 corridor
✅ Approved
Approved requests to place poppy displays, flags, and veteran-honoring signage at the rotary on specified holiday dates, subject to traffic-safety size requirements.
📍 Town rotary
✅ Approved
All Select Board-controlled permitting fees waived for Westborough TV's $150,000 Community Preservation Act-funded window and building preservation project at 33 West Main Street.
💰 $150,000 project; permit fees waived
📍 33 West Main Street
✅ Approved
Approved off-premises alcohol sales by market vendors June 11–October 8, 2026, and a seasonal promotional sign at 9 East Main Street through October 8, 2026.
📍 9 East Main Street
✅ Approved
Board confirmed actionable FY2027 goals including Community Center development, charter review, Regional Fire Services, Golf Club evaluation, and Opioid Fund expenditure planning; updates to be posted publicly.
💬 Discussed
Board reviewed bonding structure for the Regional Emergency Communications Center; costs expected to be fully reimbursed by State 911 grants, with a 60-day opt-out period for Select Boards after vote.
💰 Costs expected fully reimbursed by State 911 grants; ineligible costs may be assessed to member communities
🔄 Postponed
Proposed charter change raising Annual Town Meeting petition signatures from 10 to 50 was paused for community feedback and legal consultation before any final action.
✅ Approved
David Allman appointed to the Cultural Council and Stephen Henry to the Conservation Commission, both with terms ending June 30, 2029.
✅ Approved
Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Select Board meeting approved.
💬 Discussed
Updates covered legislative earmarks, Hazard Mitigation Plan completion, police hiring, DPW projects, Board of Health concerns, and grant submissions.
💬 Discussed
Loud explosion-like noises reported, possibly from Fort Devens testing; Library Building Committee discussed security cameras and key card access for the new library.
April 28, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Public comment period at the start of the 6:00PM hybrid meeting.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing coming up April 28 on a new liquor license application for MYPI Foods LLC (Chowrastha).
📋 Proposed
Board to consider endorsing a regional gateway initiative around the 495/Route 9 corridor.
📋 Proposed
Request to approve a Cultural Council mural design for the food pantry trailer.
📋 Proposed
Requests to place a poppy/sign display and flags around the Rotary.
📋 Proposed
Request to waive building permit fees for a window repair project at 33 West Main Street.
💰 Waiver of building permit fees (amount not stated)
📍 33 West Main Street
💬 Discussed
Market Manager Kristin Bradley presents 2026 review and discusses liquor sales at the Westborough Farmers Market.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of board and Town Manager goals and how progress is measured.
💬 Discussed
Bonding for the MetroWest Regional Emergency Communications Center, a borrowing matter that could carry cost implications for the town.
💰 Bonding amount not specified
💬 Discussed
Discussion of H.4751, a bill relative to the charter of the Town of Westborough.
📋 Proposed
David Allman to Cultural Council and Stephen Henry to Conservation Commission.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Updates on current projects, goals status, and department heads.
💬 Discussed
Event dates, achievement acknowledgements, liaison reports, and future agenda requests.
📋 Proposed
Closed session on litigation (Westborough SPE bankruptcy, CarMax, Akouete), union bargaining, and real property off Chestnut Street.
📍 Off Chestnut Street
April 14, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
No participants.
✅ Approved
Board accepted a gift of a Peace Pole, a monument reading 'May peace prevail on Earth' in eight languages, to be installed behind the band stage at Bay State Commons with a pollinator garden.
💰 Gift, no town cost
📍 Bay State Commons Green
✅ Approved
Minutes of March 24 and April 1, 2026 approved.
✅ Approved
Board authorized the Chair to attest to Police Chief Minardi's good moral character and fitness, as required by the state POST (police certification) standard.
✅ Approved
Approved the collective bargaining agreement with the New England Police Benevolent Association covering July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028.
💰 Multi-year union contract terms
✅ Approved
Approved a Section 12 all-alcohol license for Mitti Chulha at 291 Turnpike Road; owners to be TIPS-certified for responsible service.
📍 291 Turnpike Road
✅ Approved
Board signed a compliance certificate for 1012 Bradish Lane (buyer found) and a regulatory agreement for 25 Connector Road, both endorsed by the Affordable Housing Trust.
📍 1012 Bradish Lane; 25 Connector Road
✅ Approved
Accepted a traffic signal easement from Stonegate at 134 Flanders Road, per Article 24 of the March 21 Town Meeting.
📍 134 Flanders Road
✅ Approved
Authorized closing documents for the Ellis Walker property at 0 Bowman Street, including compliance and title affidavit.
📍 0 Bowman Street
💬 Discussed
Town Manager identified 29 nonprofits owning 47 parcels (including churches) and proposed voluntary contribution talks; participation divided among board members.
💰 Potential voluntary nonprofit contributions
✅ Approved
Board read and approved a proclamation declaring May 2026 ALS Awareness Month.
✅ Approved
Approved a memorandum of agreement with the School Committee for an operational efficiency study of Town and School departments, and appointed members to the scope and selection teams.
✅ Approved
Approved an Employee Handbook amendment adding an internship and co-op program; DPW plans to hire an engineering intern from its seasonal budget, with preference for local students.
💰 Within existing budget allocations
💬 Discussed
Update covered Safe Routes to School audits, a proposed crosswalk on Ruggles Street, a rapid flashing beacon at Meadow Road, and a planned town-wide Active Transportation Plan with consultant VHB.
📍 Ruggles Street; Meadow Road
💬 Discussed
Committee is exploring adopting a 25-mph town-wide speed limit, coordinating with Police and DPW; Active Transportation Plan work begins by June with public engagement, taking about a year.
💬 Discussed
Town Manager recommended against interim event use of the Golf Club building due to needed repairs and costs; board will focus on long-term planning as a fiscal 2027 goal.
💰 Repair costs cited
💬 Discussed
Updates on property transfers, affordable housing rules, community center visits, Senior Center, and VHB's selection for the Active Transportation Plan.
💬 Discussed
Board will discontinue most liaison roles except the Treatment Plant Board; committees will report directly via Westborough TV. Recognized Food Pantry and Earth Day volunteers.
✅ Approved
Board voted to enter closed session on union bargaining, national opioid litigation, and prior executive session minutes, not returning to open session.
April 1, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Board to concur on appointing Melinda Mackendrick, Shannon Murphy, and Keith Elmes as Inspectors of Animals.
📋 Proposed
Board to act on property easements and takings at 55 & 74 Otis Street and 50, 54 & 64 Otis Street — an instrument of taking is a formal legal acquisition of property or property rights.
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss or act on state legislation that would amend Westborough's town charter (the governing legal document).
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss litigation strategy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Case No. 23-40709 and U.S. District Court Case No. 1:26-cv-10037.
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Closed session to discuss negotiating strategy with the Firefighter Union on a collective bargaining agreement.
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Closed session on litigation strategy for CarMax v. Town of Westborough, Worcester Superior Court C.A. No. 2585CV013810.
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Closed session to discuss litigation strategy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Case No. 25-ap-04033.