Marlborough
Upcoming
Disabilities Commission
The Disabilities Commission will discuss minutes and treasurer's report, then hear presentations from Mark Dempsey (Independent Living Coordinator) and Ethan Lippitt (Local Building Inspector). They will also handle old and new business.
- Presentation from Mark Dempsey on independent living services
- Presentation from Ethan Lippitt on building inspection updates
- Review of previous meeting minutes
- Treasurer's financial report
- Discussion of old and new business
Board of Health
The Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding proposed regulations governing the practice of bodywork. These regulations are intended to protect the health and safety of Marlborough residents.
- Public Hearing: Regulations Governing the Practice of Bodywork
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Notices of Intent. One covers a residential swimming pool near wetlands at 49 Harper Circle, while the other addresses city DPW’s Phelps Street culvert replacement over Mowry Brook. The body will also review enforcement updates for three properties and consider a Certificate of Compliance for 38 Gikas Road.
- Public hearing on a Notice of Intent for an inground pool at 49 Harper Circle near wetlands
- Public hearing on city DPW’s Phelps Street culvert replacement over Mowry Brook
- Enforcement order updates for properties at 635 Stow Rd., 655 Stow Rd., and 300 Cedar Hill St.
- Continued public hearing on a Certificate of Compliance for 38 Gikas Road (DEP case 212-1136)
- Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
City Clerk
The committee is reviewing National Grid pricing trends and the impact of ancillary services on existing power contracts. Members will also consider increasing solar capacity to meet high demand from low-income residents.
- Review of NGrid winter pricing proposed at $0.16564/kW-hr
- Recap of First Point Power contract yielding over $3,200,000 in residential savings
- Vote to add additional solar capacity for the Low Income Solar Program
- Discussion on Day-Ahead Ancillary Services (DAAS) impact on 3-year contracts
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Joseph and Sandra May to build a single-family home at 0 Concord Road. The applicants seek relief from lot frontage and lot shape zoning requirements. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on the request, followed by adjournment.
- Public hearing: variance for lot frontage and lot shape at 0 Concord Rd (Map 46 Parcel 40A)
City Clerk
The OPEB Trust Committee will consider modifying its investment policy from a 60/40 equity/bond split to 65/35 and then 70/30, and adding up to 3% private credit. They will also review FY26 and FY27 disbursements totaling $1 million and a free cash transfer of $795,143.80. Previous meeting minutes are up for approval.
- Vote to approve December 10, 2025 minutes
- Update on FY26 $600,000 disbursement
- Update on FY27 $400,000 disbursement
- Free cash transfer of $795,143.80
- Consider modifying investment policy to 65/35 and 70/30, plus 3% private credit
City Clerk
The Fort Meadow Commission will consider approving minutes from May 2025. They will also discuss weed treatment for the lake, receive updates on beaches and ramps, and review budgets and supplies.
- Approve May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
- Weed treatment discussion
- Beaches and ramp update
- Budgets and supplies review
Traffic Commission
The Commission is reviewing parking issues on High Street and Grant Street, as well as traffic flow near police driveways and Beach Street. They will also revisit requests for new traffic signals and speed bumps at several local intersections.
- No parking proposal for south side of High Street (Bolton St to Exchange St)
- Traffic light request for Crowley Drive and Fitchburg Street
- Flashing crosswalk sign request for Lincoln St (Collins Funeral Home)
- Speed bump request for Simpson Road
- Truck traffic concerns on Beach Street
Licensing Board
The Licensing Board will consider applications for extended hours for FIFA events at Bolton Street Tavern and a change of hours at Chapa Paisa. They will also continue discussing ongoing public disturbance issues at Prospector East Saloon and review correspondence about a dealer complaint.
- Change of hours application - Chapa Paisa, 203-205 Main St.
- Extended hours for FIFA events - Bolton Street Tavern, 587 Bolton St.
- Continuation of discussion on Prospector East Saloon public disturbances and solutions
- Supplemental information on dealer complaint regarding W&J Auto Sale LLC
City Clerk
The Labor Day Event Advisory Committee is meeting to coordinate the upcoming parade. The group will discuss logistics and review an initial budget proposal.
- 74th Annual Labor Day Parade logistics
- Initial budget proposal and discussion
AMSA Trustees Meeting
The AMSA Board of Trustees Development Committee will meet remotely to approve previous meeting minutes, receive a development update, and discuss development success.
- Approve March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Development update presentation
- Discussion of development success
School Committee Meetings
The Marlborough School Committee will discuss and potentially approve the Marlborough 2030 strategic plan, evaluate the superintendent, and vote on creating several new executive director positions as part of a District Education Center reorganization. The meeting also includes acceptance of donations and reports on handbooks and expenditures.
- Superintendent evaluation
- Approval of executive director positions for Special Education, English Learner Services, Teaching & Learning, Student Management Systems, Clinical Services, Educational Pathways, and PAWS Academy
- District Education Center reorganization
- Acceptance of donations from O'Connor Studio and Global Companies LLC
- Presentation of Portrait of a Learner/Marlborough 2030 strategic plan
School Committee Meetings
This is an executive session of the Marlborough School Committee. The committee will conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining. No public votes or decisions are expected.
- Strategy session for nonunion personnel negotiations
- Strategy discussion for collective bargaining
Retirement Board
The retirement board will meet to discuss personnel matters in executive session and to approve routine items including warrants, minutes, new members, retirements, and refunds. This agenda is primarily procedural with no major policy decisions.
- Executive session under purpose #1 to discuss individual's reputation or discipline
- Approval of new members
- Approval of retirements
- Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
Historical Commission
The Marlborough Historical Commission will discuss producing a comprehensive list of historically significant properties. They will also consider a potential new sign maker for the historic house sign project and an owner inquiry about renovation best practices at 15 Hayden St. The Revolution250 project and summer meeting schedule are also on the agenda.
- Potential new sign maker for historic house sign project
- Owner inquiry about renovation best practices at 15 Hayden St
- Producing a comprehensive list of historically significant properties
- Revolution250 project update
- Summer meeting schedule discussion
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build an inground swimming pool near wetlands at 49 Harper Circle. They will also discuss enforcement orders for properties at 635 Stow Rd, 655 Stow Rd, and 300 Cedar Hill St. Certificates of compliance for two properties and a weed treatment letter for Ft. Meadow are on the agenda.
- Public hearing for pool and patio at 49 Harper Circle, near wetlands
- Enforcement orders at 635 Stow Rd, 655 Stow Rd, 300 Cedar Hill St.
- Certificate of compliance for 111 Hayes Memorial Blvd (DEP 212-1284)
- Certificate of compliance for 38 Gikas Rd (DEP 212-1160)
- Discussion of weed treatment for Ft. Meadow on June 24, 2026
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will review and sign the FY27 preliminary real estate tax warrant for $28,406,793.02 and the personal property tax warrant for $1,832,628.13. They will also sign a supplemental real estate tax warrant for $60,970.13.
- Approve FY27 preliminary real estate tax warrant ($28,406,793.02)
- Approve FY27 preliminary personal property tax warrant ($1,832,628.13)
- Approve FY26 supplemental and omitted real estate tax warrant ($60,970.13)
AMSA Trustees Meeting
The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Development Committee will meet remotely to approve minutes from March, receive a development update, and discuss development successes.
- Approve March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Development Update
- Discussion: Development Success
School Committee Meetings
The Marlborough School Committee's Policy Sub-Committee will meet to review and discuss several new and potential policies, including state cell phone requirements, physical restraint guidelines, and elementary and middle school promotion/retention standards.
- Review of Physical Restraint Policy
- Discussion on State Cell Phone Requirements
- Review of Promotion/Retention for Elementary Students
- Review of Promotion/Retention for Middle School Students
- Discussion of Military-Connected Policy
Licensing Board
The Licensing Board will review applications from four establishments requesting limited extended hours. The board will decide whether to grant these extensions to the respective owners and managers.
- Extended hours application: Funky Murphy's (31-35 Main Street)
- Extended hours application: Bolton Street Tavern (587 Bolton Street)
- Extended hours application: Chapa Paisa (203-205 Main Street)
- Extended hours application: Lalo's Mexican Restaurant (460 Lincoln St)
City Clerk
The Fort Meadow Commission and Conservation Joint Working Group will review narrowed priority issues including weed treatment, boat use impacts on lake ecology, and drawdown erosion at drainage pipes. They will also discuss communication and lawn management education, and assign tasks for next meeting covering policies on docks, tree removal, beach sand, and boat washing.
- Weed treatment review (Gary, carry-over from May)
- Impacts of boat uses (large, small, wake boats) on lake dynamics
- Drawdown erosion at drainage pipes; problem statement and action items
- Lawn management education on herbicides/fertilizers/best practices
- Policy discussions: docks/decks/patios, tree removal, beach sand removal, boat washing
City Council Committees
The provided agenda contains only document links and meeting times for the Marlborough City Council Public Safety Committee. It does not list specific discussions, votes, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate without substantive agenda items.
AMSA Trustees Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct its annual meeting to elect new trustees, existing trustees, and board officers. The meeting includes discussions on amended bylaws, committee charters, and the upcoming 2026-2027 meeting calendar.
- Election of New Trustees
- Renewal of Existing Trustees
- Election of Board Officers
- Approval of Amended Bylaws
- Executive session regarding personnel negotiations
City Council
The City Council approved two petitions from MA Electric and Verizon to install joint-owned utility poles on Concord Road and Hosmer Street, each with a list of conditions. The Council also referred an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals and a salary ordinance amendment to committees, and filed a mayoral notification of an interim City Collector appointment.
- Approved utility pole on Concord Road with 13 conditions (10-0)
- Approved utility pole on Hosmer Street with 12 conditions (10-0)
- Filed notification of Brian Doheny as interim City Collector
- Referred appointment of Lynn Faust to Zoning Board of Appeals to Personnel Committee
- Referred salary ordinance amendment for non-union employees to Finance Committee