Westborough's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
102 items across 8 meetings.
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 · 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 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public comment period at the start of the meeting.
📍 Forbes Municipal Building – Great Hall, 45 West Main Street
📋 Proposed
Engineering/planning firm Kimley-Horn will present findings or updates on the Downtown Improvement Project — directly affects Main Street area residents and businesses.
📍 Downtown Westborough / 45 West Main Street
📋 Proposed
Select Board and Planning Board will discuss the Downtown Improvement Project report together.
📋 Proposed
Boards will identify action items or decisions following the downtown project discussion.
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.