Marlborough public meetings in 2025

City Clerk

The Marlborough Police Department is holding a public hearing to determine if a specific dog is a nuisance or dangerous under Massachusetts General Law. The hearing concerns a dog owned by Kelly Averill.

• Public hearing regarding a brown and white female American Staffordshire named 'Stella'
• Property location: 44 Park Street, Apt# 302, Marlborough

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review an application to change officers, the corporate name, and the manager for the Marlborough Country Club liquor license at 200 Concord Rd. It will also consider a Class II dealership application for Fazza Trucks at 417 A Maple St., owned by Yuri Souza. The meeting includes a Chairman’s report, a review of the November 19, 2025 minutes, and miscellaneous correspondence.

• Application to change officers, corporate name, and manager for Marlborough Country Club liquor license (200 Concord Rd)
• Class II dealership application for Fazza Trucks, 417 A Maple St., owner Yuri Souza
• Chairman’s report
• Review of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Miscellaneous correspondence and open issues

The board voted 3‑0 to approve the change of officers/directors, corporate name, and manager for the Marlborough Country Club liquor license at 200 Concord Rd. It also approved the Transfer Class II dealership application for Fazza Trucks at 417A Maple St. with a 3‑0 vote. The board accepted the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0) and adjourned the session (3‑0).

• Approved change of officers/directors for Marlborough Country Club liquor license (3-0)
• Approved change of corporate name for Marlborough Country Club liquor license (3-0)
• Approved change of manager for Marlborough Country Club liquor license (3-0)
• Approved Transfer Class II dealership application for Fazza Trucks (3-0)
• Accepted November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review FY26 warrants for real property, personal property, and utility liens. The board will also enter executive session to discuss and approve personal exemptions.

• FY26 Real property warrant: $59,822,054.75
• FY26 Personal Property warrant: $4,174,878.74
• FY26 Sewer Liens and Interest: $636,777.43
• FY26 Water Liens and Interest: $723,444.46
• Review and approval of FY26 Personal Exemptions

Retirement Board

The Marlborough Retirement Board will meet to approve warrants, minutes, and retirements, and to review financial information. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Approval of Warrants
• Approval of Retirements
• Review of Financial Information
• Executive Session
• Public Comments

The Retirement Board unanimously approved payroll and vendor warrants, accepted the November and December minutes, and adopted the monthly operating budget. It also unanimously accepted new member applications, retirements, refund/rollover requests, a transfer request, and the final settlement of deceased beneficiaries.

• Approved payroll and vendor warrants (unanimous 5-0)
• Accepted November and December minutes (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted monthly operating budget (unanimous 5-0)
• Accepted five new member applications (unanimous 5-0)
• Accepted five retirement applications (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved five refund/rollover applications (unanimous 54)
• Approved one transfer request (unanimous 5-0)
• Accepted final settlement of deceased beneficiaries (unanimous 5-0)

City Council Committees

The City Council Urban Affairs Committee will meet to review a special permit application for a fitness center at 214 Cedar Hill. The agenda includes the posting of the committee packet and the specific permit documents.

• Review of special permit for fitness center at 214 Cedar Hill
• Urban Affairs Committee packet posted
• Special permit posting for Cedar Hill facility

City Clerk

The Richer School Building Committee will vote to approve the previous meeting minutes and outline upcoming meetings and milestones. Members will discuss the outcome of the recent MSBA Board meeting and review MSBA PSR comments. The committee will also examine LPA room data sheets and assess progress on schematic design materials, massing, and floor plan development.

• Vote to approve previous SBC minutes
• Outline meetings and milestones for PSR & VTX/LPA
• Discuss outcome of MSBA Board meeting
• Discuss MSBA PSR review comments
• Review LPA room data sheets

Conservation Commission

The Marlborough Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes and hold public hearings on wetland construction projects, dam maintenance, and a parking lot expansion. The meeting will also include a discussion of the Fort Meadow Reservoir's end-of-year report.

• Public hearing for 321 Stow Rd. garage construction
• Public hearing for Fort Meadow Dam maintenance at 706 Hosmer St.
• Continued wetland boundary determination for 365 South St.
• Continued jurisdictional determination for Simarano Dr. and Cedar Hill
• Certificate of Compliance for D'Angelo Drive parking lot expansion

Historical Commission

The Marlborough Historical Commission will meet on Dec 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM in City Hall’s Committee Conference Room, 140 Main Street. The agenda includes approving the November minutes and reviewing correspondence such as an update on the Picco grant process. Commissioners will discuss website updates, the preservation guidebook, a Scenic Roads awareness and education project, and a possible update on the Revolution250 project. New business includes assisting Matt Sargent with his veteran’s project.

• Approve November minutes
• Update on Picco grant process
• Scenic Roads – awareness and education project
• Revolution250 project update
• Assisting Matt Sargent with his veteran’s project

Community Development Authority

The Marlborough Community Development Authority will consider and vote on the FY26 budget presented by Paul Pavia, CPA. It will also discuss several housing-related items, including a Meals on Wheels contract renewal and a HUD HCV set‑aside funding request. Additional agenda items cover a low‑bid approval for Jupiter Electric and a title search for a CDBG rehab project at 33 Park St.

• Motion to Approve FY26 Budget, presented by Paul Pavia, CPA
• Meals on Wheels Contract Renewal and Approval
• HUD HCV Set-Aside Shortfall Funding Request Approval Letter
• FISH 1700971 Motion to Approve Jupiter Electric as Low Bidder
• CDBG Housing Rehab – 33 Park St. Title Search

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging meeting will open with a call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes from November 18, 2025. The Executive Director will give a report, and members will discuss senior survey follow‑up questions about program changes, the discontinuation of paid lunches, limited afternoon programs, and the availability of free fitness classes. An update on the public‑record request for COA Formula Grant funds will be provided before the meeting adjourns.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025
• Executive Director's Report
• Senior Survey follow‑up questions (program changes, paid lunches, afternoon programs, free fitness class)
• Update to Public Record Request – COA Formula Grant Funds
• Chair updates

The Council on Aging Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously approved the motion to adjourn the December 16 meeting. It decided that the January 13, 2026 Board meeting will be held on the second floor of the Senior Center due to a scheduling conflict.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the December 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Set January 13, 2026 Board meeting location to second floor of the Senior Center

Zoning Board of Appeals

On December 16, 2025, the Marlborough Zoning Board of Appeals heard Case #25-5 concerning a parking lot at 7‑9 Mechanic Street. After discussion, the Board voted 4‑0 to uphold the Building Commissioner’s denial and reject the applicant’s appeal. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

• Uphold Building Commissioner’s denial of parking lot use (4‑0)
• Deny applicant Richard Marino’s administrative appeal (4‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:40 p.m.

City Council

The council adopted a charter change altering how mayor and council vacancies are filled, passing 3‑0 with a rule suspension. It also approved a $7,000 grant for the public library’s “Library of Things,” and approved several finance‑related job descriptions, transfers, and an employment contract. A special permit for outdoor storage at 1000 Nickerson Road was approved 2‑1. All motions were recorded with unanimous or recorded votes.

• Charter amendment for vacancy filling approved (3‑0, suspension)
• Grant of $7,000 to public library for “Library of Things” approved (11‑0)
• Job description for Head Clerk and Senior Clerk approved (11‑0)
• Transfer of $4,051.68 to fund Head Clerk position approved (11‑0)
• Job description for Comptroller/Treasurer approved (10‑1)
• Employment contract for Brian Doheny as Comptroller/Treasurer approved (10‑1)
• Special permit for outdoor storage at 1000 Nickerson Road approved (2‑1)
• Minutes of Dec 1, 2025 meeting filed (11‑0)

Planning Board

The Marlborough Planning Board voted 5‑0 to endorse the Clover Street Improvement plans (revision dated November 14, 2025). It also approved the plan of land for 86 Boivin Drive as “Approval Not Required” under the Subdivision Control Law. The Board scheduled its next meeting for January 12, 2026, and approved a thank‑you letter to three community members.

• Endorsed Clover Street Improvement plans (Rev. Nov 14, 2025) – 5-0
• Accepted and filed Dec 11, 2025 City Engineer correspondence on Clover Street – 5-0
• Accepted and filed Dec 11, 2025 City Engineer correspondence and endorsed Plan of land for 86 Boivin Drive as Approval Not Required – 5-0
• Held next Planning Board meeting for Jan 12, 2026 – 5-0
• Sent letter of thanks to James Eldridge, Carmine Gentile, and Danielle Gregoire – 5-0
• Adjourned the meeting – 5-0
• Accepted and filed Dec 1, 2025 meeting minutes – 5-0
• Approved to send Clover Street guidance letter to Building Commissioner by Jan 12, 2026 – 5-0

City Council Committees

The agenda does not list any specific items. The Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee will likely address routine or procedural matters.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal for ground-mounted solar modules. The Board will determine if the project qualifies for a Section 6 finding under the Marlborough Zoning Ordinance to consider a special permit.

• Public hearing for 24 ground-mounted solar modules at 53 Red Spring Rd.

The Board reviewed ZBA Case #25-1 for a solar module installation at 53 Red Spring Rd. The applicant asked to withdraw the appeal without prejudice. The Board voted 4-0 to accept the withdrawal, ending the request for a special permit. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Accepted applicant's request to withdraw appeal without prejudice (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Marlborough Retirement Board will hold a special meeting to review the respondents to a recent request for proposals. No decisions are indicated; the agenda item is limited to reviewing the submissions.

• Review RFP respondents

The Marlborough Retirement Board reviewed technical and price proposals for actuarial services. A motion to award the contract to KMS Actuaries was made, seconded, and passed unanimously (5-0). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (5-0).

• Award actuarial contract to KMS Actuaries (5-0 unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0 unanimous)

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Governance Committee will meet via remote participation. The committee is scheduled to continue reviewing bylaws and Policy A-108.

• Review of Bylaws
• Review of Policy A-108
• Approval of October 8, 2025 minutes

City Clerk

The Marlborough City Council will vote to approve the October 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Council members will receive a FY26 statement update, an FY25 free cash transfer update of $795,143.80, actuarial study results, and the annual OPEB Trust performance letter. The meeting will also include discussion of the next meeting date, tentatively in late summer 2026.

• Vote to approve October 10, 2025 minutes
• FY26 November 2025 Statement Update
• Update FY25 Free Cash Transfer $795,143.80
• Actuarial Study Results
• Annual OPEB Trust Performance letter to the City Council per Article 13

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review minutes from the October 1 meeting and consider new business items, including a request to remove four public parking spaces at 163 Main Street and a request for a No Parking sign on Spruce Street. Old business includes a review of the Traffic Calming Policy, a proposed No Left Turn sign on Church Street at East Main Street, and discussion of safety concerns and a traffic signal warrant study for Church and Hildreth Streets.

• Eliminate four public parking spaces at 163 Main Street (new business)
• Request for a No Parking sign on Spruce Street (new business)
• Proposed No Left Turn sign on Church Street at East Main Street (old business)
• Review of traffic signal warrant study for Church Street/Hildreth Street – plan to remove signals and install a four‑way stop (old business)
• Safety concerns at intersections on Stevens St., Chandler St., Bolton St./Union St., Algosi Rd./Stevens St., and Main St./Granger Blvd. (old business)

The commission voted to eliminate four public parking spaces at 163 Main Street as part of a special permit. It referred the request for a No Parking sign on Spruce Street to the City Clerk for investigation and code addition. The commission also approved the new No Left Turn regulation at Church Street and East Main Street. Safety‑concern items for Stevens, Chandler, Bolton, Union, Algosi and Stevens intersections were tabled.

• Approved elimination of 4 parking spaces at 163 Main Street (motion passed)
• Referred Spruce Street No Parking sign request to City Clerk for investigation and code addition
• Approved No Left Turn regulation at Church Street and East Main Street (all in favor)
• Tabled safety concerns on Stevens St., Chandler St., Bolton St. & Union St.
• Tabled safety concerns at Algosi Rd. & Stevens St.
• Removed Church Street/Hildreth Street traffic signal warrant study from agenda

Board of Health

The Marlborough Board of Health will review public health updates, including rodent control and viral respiratory illness, and discuss a new approach to enforcing tobacco regulations. The meeting will also address a vacancy on the Board.

• Review of rodent control and viral respiratory illness updates
• Discussion on new tobacco product enforcement approach
• Addressing a vacancy on the Board of Health
• MetroWest Tobacco Control Program Manager presentation
• Approval of November 6, 2025 minutes

The Board approved the November 6, 2025 minutes with a 2-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. by a 2-0 vote. The board decided to postpone further discussion of flavored tobacco product enforcement to a future meeting while they consult legal counsel and the mayor.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)
• Deferred flavored tobacco enforcement discussion to a future meeting

School Council Meeings

The Marlborough School Council will meet on December 9, 2025 via Microsoft Teams. The council will provide an update on the MHS budget, review the FY2026 instructional budget, and examine the current MHS School Improvement Plan. The agenda notes that not all listed topics may be discussed and additional topics may arise as permitted by law.

• MHS budget update
• FY2026 instructional budget review
• Review of the MHS School Improvement Plan (SIP)

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will hold a strategy session to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel. It will also address a Memorandum of Agreement with the Marlborough Educators Association concerning a temporary vacancy for the school nurse coordinator. Standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Strategy session to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Memorandum of Agreement for temporary vacancy of school nurse coordinator
• Call to Order (procedural)
• Adjournment (procedural)

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will receive reports on FY27 development and the Assabet Valley Collaborative FY26 update. The body will consider the acceptance of various donations and a memorandum of agreement regarding a temporary vacancy for a School Nurse Coordinator.

• Memorandum of Agreement with Marlborough Educators Association for School Nurse Coordinator vacancy
• FY27 Development Update
• Assabet Valley Collaborative FY26 Update
• Acceptance of donations from ERA Key Realty Services, Marlboro Nissan, O’Connor Studios, and Hannaford Supermarket
• DESE Special Education Site Visit report

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve meeting minutes, unbudgeted expenses, and updates to the 2025-2026 Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan. The agenda also includes a review of staff and family survey results and committee reports.

• Approve updates to the 2025-2026 Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan
• Approve New Counselor Evaluation Tool
• Review Education: Staff and Family Survey - Summary of Results
• Approve BOT meeting minutes from October 16, 2025 and November 10, 2025
• Unbudgeted Expenses Approval Authority

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Education Committee will meet remotely to discuss academic planning and student support. The body will review AI logistics and strategies for gifted students in math and science.

• Discussion of AI Logistics
• Identification and support of gifted students in math and science
• Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan updates for 2025-2026
• Review of Letter of Support
• Approval of November 13, 2025 minutes

City Clerk

The Municipal Aggregation Committee will vote to approve the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes and review recent council agenda items on municipal aggregation. It will consider a new three‑year electricity contract with First Power that sets the rate at $0.13782 per kWh, down from $0.14150. The committee will also decide whether Marlborough will participate in Colonial Power’s Low Income Solar Program.

• Approve June 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review council agenda items on municipal aggregation (July 21, 2025 item #19e; September 25, 2025 item #2)
• New three‑year electricity contract with First Power, rate $0.13782/kWh, term Nov 2025–Nov 2028
• Consider participation in Colonial Power’s Low Income Solar Program

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cultural Council will consider updates on the Marlborough Walks program and the FY26 grant cycle. Members will approve the September 2025 meeting minutes and take an initial vote on FY26 Application #1-35. The meeting may also include other items as permitted by law.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 2025
• Discuss updates on Marlborough Walks and city support
• Review FY26 grant cycle
• Initial vote to approve or deny FY26 Application #1-35

Library Trustees

The Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approval of the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. They will review the November 2025 Trust Fund and State Aid Report, hear updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation, and receive the Director’s Report. The meeting will also include discussion of any old and new business items before adjourning.

• Approval of Minutes — November 4, 2025
• Trust Fund / State Aid Report — November 2025
• Friends of the Marlborough Public Library report
• Marlborough Public Library Foundation report
• Director’s Report

The Library Board approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting and accepted the Trust Funds/State Aid and Director’s reports. Trustees also approved the slate of officers, confirming Fred Haas as Chair, William Brewin as Vice Chair, and Samantha Khosla as Secretary. The Board noted the receipt of a Library of Things grant from the Brigham Foundation but did not vote on it.

• Accepted November 4, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted Trust Funds/State Aid and Director’s reports (motion passed)
• Approved slate of officers: Fred Haas Chair, William Brewin Vice Chair, Samantha Khosla Secretary (motion passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal for ground-mounted solar modules. The board will determine if the project qualifies for a Section 6 finding under the Marlborough Zoning Ordinance.

• Public hearing for 24 ground-mounted solar modules at 53 Red Spring Rd.

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is holding a special meeting to continue the application process for a Class II Dealership. The board will consider the application for Fazza Trucks located at 417 A Maple St.

• Class II Dealership Application for Fazza Trucks at 417 A Maple St.

The Licensing Board did not hear the Class II Dealership application because no representative was present. The board voted 2-0 to continue discussion of the application at the regular board meeting on December 3o, 2025. The board then voted 2-0 to adjourn the special meeting at 12:15 PM.

• Continue Class II Dealership application meeting to Dec 3o, 2025 (2-0)
• Adjourn special meeting at 12:15 PM (2-0)

City Council Committees

The Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee is scheduled to meet at 7:15 pm on December 1, 2025. The agenda packet (LEGISLATIVEAFFAIRSPOSTING2025-1201_PACKET.PDF) is provided, but no specific agenda items are listed.

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved several items, including filing the November 17 meeting minutes and the Clover Street improvement plans, which were sent to Engineering for review. It accepted and filed the City Engineer’s correspondence endorsing the 163 Main Street plan as Approval Not Required. The Board also granted a two‑year extension for the 0 Stevens Street subdivision, extending the deadline to December 2, 2027. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted and filed November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted and filed Clover Street improvement plans, referred to Engineering (5-0)
• Accepted and filed City Engineer correspondence endorsing 163 Main St plan as Approval Not Required (5-0)
• Accepted and filed City Engineer correspondence for 689 Pleasant Street (5-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for 0 Stevens Street extension request (5-0)
• Granted two-year extension for 0 Stevens Street subdivision through Dec 2, 2027 (5-0)
• Accepted and filed monthly progress report correspondence for 0 Stevens Street (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Marlborough City Council appointed Matthew S. Sargent as the Ward 7 councilor and approved Cablevision Lightpath’s conduit installation with detailed conditions. It approved a $1,000,000 transfer from the Overlay Reserve to reduce the FY 2026 tax levy and set the residential tax factor at 0.8 409. The council also accepted a permanent stormwater and sewer easement on Lincoln Street, approved a $1,000 gift to the Police Department, and extended operating hours for the Shell Gas Station.

• Appointed Matthew S. Sargent as Ward 7 Councilor (10‑0)
• Approved Cablevision Lightpath conduit installation with conditions (11‑0)
• Approved $1,000,000 transfer from Overlay Reserve to reduce FY 2026 tax levy (11‑0)
• Set Residential Factor at 0.8 409 for FY 2026 tax rates (11‑0)
• Accepted permanent stormwater, sanitary sewer and sidewalk easement on Lincoln Street (11‑0)
• Approved $1,000 gift from Digital Federal Credit Union to Police Department Youth Academy (11‑0)
• Approved job description for Assistant Building Commissioner (11‑0)
• Extended Shell Gas Station hours to 5 AM‑11 PM for one year (11‑0)

Disabilities Commission

The Marlborough Commission on Disabilities will conduct roll call, approve minutes, and receive the treasurer's financial report. The meeting includes two guest speakers: Jim Nee, Executive Director of the MWRTA, and Ethan Lippitt, a local building inspector. Commissioners will also discuss any old and new business items before adjourning.

• Treasurer’s Report
• Guest: MWRTA Executive Director Jim Nee
• Guest: Ethan Lippitt, Local Building Inspector
• Old Business
• New Business

City Clerk

The Marlborough Police Department will hold a public hearing to decide if a dog owned by Steven Frias is a nuisance under state law. The hearing is scheduled for November 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Police Station on Bolton Street.

• Public hearing on nuisance dog at 36 Fitchburg Street
• Hearing to determine if 'King' is a nuisance
• Held at Marlborough Police Station, 355 Bolton St

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will hold an executive session. Members will conduct strategy sessions to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The meeting will also include the standard call to order and adjournment.

• Strategy sessions to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to review reports from the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. The body will address action items including grant acceptance and competency determination policy.

• Acceptance of Grant FC-2517 Fair Share Earmarks (State/ENT)
• Policy ILC Competency Determination
• Review of English Language Learner Program
• Marlborough High School Early College Program report
• Elementary Enrichment Opportunities

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve new members, retirements, and financial refunds or transfers. The agenda includes a review of financial information and a scheduled executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Approval of new members
• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Review of financial information
• Executive session regarding personnel character, health, or discipline

The board entered an executive session at 8:15 am and returned to open session at 8:20 am. It unanimously approved payroll and vendor warrants of $1,618,108.08 (retiree), $19,295.92 (vendor), $19,899.33 (staff) and $50,3 10.24 (refund). The board also unanimously accepted the October and November meeting minutes, the September/October bank reconciliation and operating budget, ten new member applications, five refund/rollover applications, two transfer requests, and several PERAC memoranda. The next regular meeting was set for December 23, 2025, a special meeting for December 12, 2025, and the board adjourned.

• Approved retiree payroll warrant $1,618,108.08 (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved vendor warrant $19,295.92 (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved staff payroll warrant $19,899.33 (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved refund warrant $50,3 10.24 (unanimous 5-0)
• Accepted October and November meeting minutes (unanimous 5-0)
• Accepted September/October bank reconciliation and operating budget (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved ten new member applications (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved five refund/rollover applications (unanimous 5-0)

School Council Meeings

The Goodnow Elementary School Council will meet to examine fall MCAS and NWEA results, discuss district and principal goals, and review the school's improvement plan for the year. An open forum will allow public comments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Fall Data (MCAS and NWEA)
• Review of District Goals and Principal Goals
• Review of School Improvement Plan for the school year
• Open Forum for public comments
• Welcome of council members

Conservation Commission

The Marlborough Conservation Commission will review public hearings for wetland work permits and discuss snow removal and path maintenance plans. The meeting will also address a forest cutting plan extension.

• Public hearing for 321 Stow Rd. garage and driveway realignment
• Public hearing for 162 Farm Rd. drainage and driveway replacement
• Public hearing for 365 South St. wetland boundary delineation
• Public hearing for Simarano Dr. wetland jurisdictional determination
• Discussion on snow removal change request and path maintenance plan

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 6 meeting. It issued a Negative Determination with conditions for the drainage work at 162 Farm Road. It also approved a full Certificate of Compliance, with added conditions, for the snow‑storage plan at 107 Simarano Drive. All other items were continued to the December 18 meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 6, 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved Negative Determination with conditions for 162 Farm Rd. drainage request (7‑0)
• Approved full Certificate of Compliance with added conditions for 107 Simarano Dr. snow‑storage plan (7‑0)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 321 Stow Rd. to Dec 18, 2025
• Continued Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for 365 South St. to Dec 18, 2025
• Continued Request for Determination of Applicability for Simarano Dr. & Cedar Hill to Dec 18, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Clerk

The Richer School Building Committee will meet to review and vote on the minutes from its previous session. Committee members will consider an LPAA amendment for testing and discuss a discretionary authority memo. The agenda also includes presentations on the schematic design process, room data sheets, and the next steps for construction‑management procurement.

• Vote to approve previous SBC minutes
• Review and approve LPAA amendment for testing
• Discuss Discretionary Authority memo
• Presentation on schematic design process and milestones
• Outline of construction‑management procurement next steps

Historical Commission

The Marlborough Historical Commission meets on November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM in City Hall. The agenda includes approving the October minutes, providing updates on the MWRC and the commission website, and discussing the Scenic Roads awareness project and the Revolution250 project. Topics may be added by the public and not all listed items are guaranteed to be addressed.

• Approve October meeting minutes
• MWRC update
• Website updates
• Discussion of Scenic Roads awareness and education project (continuation from October)
• Revolution250 project update (if needed)

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to address administrative business and license applications. The board is reviewing a dealership application and a liquor license transfer.

• Class II Dealership Application for Fazza Trucks at 417 A Maple St.
• Transfer of Wine and Malt Liquor License for Apex Entertainment Center - Half Axe at 2 Apex Drive Unit 4 A

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet via remote participation. The committee will review the informal capital reserve and the Approval Authority Policy.

• Review of Informal Capital Reserve
• Review of Approval Authority Policy
• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Council on Aging

The Marlborough Council on Aging will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, vote on allowing the Chair to serve a third term, and discuss proposed changes to the Massachusetts open meeting law. The meeting also includes an Executive Director’s report, Chair updates, recognition of Donna Scalcione’s service, and sets the next meeting for December 16, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025
• Board vote to allow Chair to serve a third term
• Discussion of changes to Massachusetts open meeting law
• Recognition of Donna Scalcione’s service to the board
• Scheduling of next meeting on December 16, 2025

The board unanimously approved the October 14 minutes. A motion to allow Chair Joe Bisol to serve a third term was approved with eight votes in favor and one abstention for conflict of interest. The board voted to defer discussion of specific senior center survey questions until the December meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Joe Bisol's third term (8 yes, 1 abstention)
• Deferred senior center survey question decisions to December meeting
• Adopted adjournment (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a public session to accept prior minutes and authorize the principal assessor to sign in the DLS Gateway system. It will then move to executive session to discuss strategy for Appellate Tax Board litigation and FY26 personal exemption matters. After reconvening, the Board will review the overlay account, consider a vote to declare an overlay surplus, and examine approved statutory clauses.

• Motion to accept prior public session minutes from 10/22/2025
• Authorization for Patrick Greenhalgh to sign on the Board’s behalf in the DLS Gateway system
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board litigation
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss FY26 personal exemptions
• Review of overlay account and potential vote declaring an overlay surplus

Planning Board

The Marlborough Planning Board voted 4‑0 on several items, including naming Chris Russ Chair Pro tem and accepting the November 3 minutes. It referred the 163 Main Street ANR plan to the Engineering Division and cut bond amounts for the 547 Stow Road and 689 Pleasant Street subdivisions. Additional correspondence was filed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Nominated Chris Russ as Chair Pro tem (4-0)
• Accepted and filed November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Referred ANR plan for 163 Main Street to Engineering Division (4-0)
• Reduced bond for 547 Stow Road subdivision from $186,000 to $151,000 (4-0)
• Reduced bond for 689 Pleasant Street subdivision from $114,000 to $95,000 (4-0)
• Accepted and filed 689 Pleasant Street correspondences and noted construction complete (4-0)
• Accepted and filed O Stevens Street extension correspondence (4-0)
• Accepted and filed Pam Wilderman blight correspondence (4-0)

City Council

The council adopted the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes and approved MA Electric’s petition to install two utility poles on Elm Street with specified conditions. It also accepted a $9,000 DEP grant, a $149,040 EOEA grant for the senior center, and a $1,031,094 transfer from meals‑tax revenue to cover FY26 bond payments for parks and recreation. Additional items were referred to committees or filed, including a license encroachment request and mixed‑use development applications.

• Adopted minutes of Nov 3, 2025 meeting (10‑0)
• Approved MA Electric utility pole petition with conditions (10‑0)
• Approved $9,000 Massachusetts DEP grant (10‑0)
• Approved $149,040 EOEA grant to Council on Aging (10‑0)
• Approved $1,031,094 transfer from Meals Tax to FY26 bond payments for parks & recreation (10‑0)
• Referred license encroachment request at 269 Mechanic St to Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee (10‑0)
• Moved Taj Estates mixed‑use development applications to reports of committee & file (10‑0)
• Set public hearing date Dec 1, 2025 for Cablevision Lightpath conduit petition (10‑0)

Retirement Board

The Marlborough Retirement Board will hold an emergency meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM in Suite 111, 289 Elm Street. The sole agenda item is a direct vote to extend the contract award date for the Actuarial Request for Proposals. No other matters are listed, and the meeting will adjourn after the vote.

• Direct vote to extend the contract award date of the Actuarial RFP

The Marlborough Retirement Board voted unanimously to change the award date for the actuarial services RFP to Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The board then voted unanimously to adjourn the emergency meeting at 8:25 a.m.

• Moved RFP award date to Dec 23 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Committees

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for the Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

City Council Committees

The City Council Personnel Committee is scheduled to meet to review personnel postings. The provided agenda is procedural and does not list specific candidates or positions.

• Review of personnel postings

City Council Committees

The City Council Public Services Committee is scheduled to meet. The provided agenda consists of procedural postings and a committee packet without listed discussion items.

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from September and October and discuss supporting gifted students in math and science.

• Approve minutes from September 15, 2025 and October 6, 2025
• Discuss Letter of Support
• Discuss Al Logistics
• Identify, Collaborate, and Support Gifted Students in Math and Science
• Agenda Topics for the Next Education Committee Meeting

School Council Meeings

The Marlborough School Council will consider approving the minutes from its October 22 meeting. It will also review accountability data and discuss actions for improvement. An open forum will allow public comments.

• Approve minutes from October 22 meeting
• Review accountability data
• Discuss actions for improvement
• Open forum for public comments

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee and the Superintendent will hold a joint conference from November 12‑14, 2025 at the Hyannis Resort & Conference Center. The agenda notes that the listed topics are only anticipated and may not be discussed, and no specific items or decisions are identified. No concrete proposals, contracts, or ordinance items appear on the agenda.

Recreation Commission

The Marlborough Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approval of the meeting minutes from October 15, 2025. Commissioners will receive a Parks Report from the Department of Public Works and a Recreation Report from Recreation Director Charles Thebado. The meeting will also include discussion of any old or new business items.

• Approve minutes from 10-15-25
• Review Parks Report presented by DPW
• Review Recreation Report presented by Charles Thebado
• Discuss old and new business items

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees Governance Committee will not meet on November 12, 2025. The cancellation follows Governor Healey’s extension of the Executive Order on Massachusetts Open Meeting Law and social distancing. No decisions or discussions will occur at this time.

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet in a special session. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss negotiation strategies for non-represented personnel.

• Executive session regarding negotiations with non-represented personnel

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to discuss the deployment of security personnel, devices, or strategies. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the School Committee Room.

• Safety Update: Deployment of security personnel, devices, or strategies
• Executive Session
• Call to Order
• Adjournment

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee meeting on November 10, 2025 will review several reports and updates, accept the minutes from the October 14 and October 28 meetings, and consider a policy item titled "Policy ILC Competency Determination" under Policies for First Read. Public comment will also be taken before adjournment.

• Acceptance of minutes from October 14, 2025 meeting
• Acceptance of minutes from October 28, 2025 meeting
• Presentation: MPS Recognition Unified Champion School District
• Superintendent’s Report and various program updates
• Policy ILC Competency Determination (action item)

City Council Committees

The Marlborough City Council Urban Affairs Committee will post and review a series of planning documents, including a master sign plan for Boston Post Road, a Lizotte Drive packet, an Ames Village overlay packet, and additional items such as a site‑plan stairs packet. No specific decisions are noted; the agenda consists of document postings for public reference.

• Boston Post Road Master Sign Plan packet
• Lizotte Drive packet
• Ames Village Overlay packet
• Additional Item 1 packet
• Site Plan Stairs packet

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will meet on November 7, 2025 at 2:00 pm via Microsoft Teams. The agenda lists general items, housing items, and a motion to approve a single‑case waiver request identified as “Greenlaw.” The board will decide whether to grant that waiver.

• Motion to approve single‑case waiver request (Greenlaw)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss updates to the fee schedule for licenses and permits. The board is also reviewing a Title V variance request for 365 South Street and addressing a board vacancy.

• Title V Variance Request for 365 South Street
• Updating BOH Fee Schedule for Licenses and Permits
• Board of Health Vacancy

The Board approved the October 7, 2025 minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It then approved the Title V variance request for 365 South Street (Daniel McIntyre, National Grid) by a 2‑0 vote after a public hearing. The Board decided not to pursue changes to the permit fee schedule at this time. The meeting was adjourned with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved Title V variance for 365 South Street (2-0)
• Declined to pursue permit fee schedule changes
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

City Council Committees

The City Council Urban Affairs Committee will consider two applications for special permits. One request concerns a project at 17 Airport Boulevard. The other request covers properties at 163‑175 Main Street. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Application for Special Permit – 17 Airport Boulevard
• Application for Special Permit – 163‑175 Main Street

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will approve the October 16, 2025 minutes and hold public hearings on several wetland‑related requests. Key items include a wetland permit application by the Fort Meadow Reservoir Commission to draw down the reservoir starting October 15, 2025, and applicability determinations for projects at 13 Graham Path and 204 Farm Rd. The board will also consider a certificate of compliance for 107 Simarano Dr. (Green District Blvd.) and a two‑year extension with a trail‑surface amendment for the Lake Williams Boardwalk.

• Fort Meadow Reservoir Commission request for wetland permit to draw down reservoir beginning Oct 15 2025
• Determination of applicability for fence addition at 13 Graham Path (near wetlands)
• Determination of applicability for gravel parking, above‑ground pool, shed, and sight‑distance clearing at 204 Farm Rd (near wetlands)
• Extension and amendment request (2‑year extension, change trail surface to porous pavement) for Lake Williams Boardwalk (DEP 212‑1256)
• Certificate of Compliance for DEP 212‑1215 at 107 Simarano Dr. (now Green District Blvd.) Phase 1 & 2

The commission unanimously approved the Order of Conditions for the Fort Meadow Reservoir drawdown permit. It issued negative determinations for fence work at 13 Graham Path and for a pool project at 204 Farm Road, each with specified conditions. The board also approved a two‑year extension for the Lake Williams Boardwalk project and approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting. All actions were adopted by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Order of Conditions for Fort Meadow drawdown (7-0)
• Negative Determination with Standard Conditions for 13 Graham Path fence (7-0)
• Negative Determination with Special Conditions for 204 Farm Rd. pool project (7-0)
• Approved 2‑year extension for Lake Williams Boardwalk (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2025 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the October 2025 Trust Fund and State Aid report. The board will also discuss the 2026 Trustee Scholarship and receive reports from the library director and supporting organizations.

• October 2025 Trust Fund / State Aid Report
• 2026 Trustee Scholarship
• Friends of the Marlborough Public Library update
• Marlborough Public Library Foundation update

The trustees accepted the October 7 meeting minutes and the state‑aid reports. They voted to close the library at 2:00 p.m. on November 29 to prepare for the Jan Brett program later that day. The board also revised the 2026 trustee scholarship question, set a March 20, 2026 submission deadline, and agreed that the chair, vice‑chair and secretary will stand for re‑election. Additionally, the board decided to invite the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to meet in Marlborough next year.

• Accepted October 7 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted state‑aid reports (motion passed)
• Approved early library closure on Nov 29 for Jan Brett program (motion passed)
• Revised 2026 trustee scholarship question; deadline set March 20, 2026
• Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary agreed to stand for re‑election
• Agreed to invite Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to meet in Marlborough next year

Disabilities Commission

The Marlborough Disabilities Commission will conduct a roll call, approve the previous meeting minutes, and hear the treasurer's financial report. Guests Mark Dempsey, Independent Living Coordinator for the Metrowest Center for Independent Living, and Ethan Lippitt, a local building inspector, will provide updates. The commission will also discuss any old and new business items before adjourning.

• Roll call of commission members
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s financial report
• Guest presentation by Mark Dempsey, Independent Living Coordinator
• Guest presentation by Ethan Lippitt, building inspector

City Council

The City Council adopted the minutes from the October 20 meeting and approved two charitable gifts: $1,250 for the Council on Aging and $10,000 for the Public Library. It referred job description proposals for a General Foreman and a Fire Chief to the Personnel Committee, and set a public hearing for MA Electric’s pole installation on Elm Street for November 17, 2025. The council also filed minutes from several boards and committees and adjourned the meeting at 8:17 PM, with each motion passing unanimously (10‑0).

• Adopted October 20 meeting minutes (10‑0)
• Approved $1,250 gift from Marlborough Foundation to Council on Aging (10‑0)
• Approved $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation to Public Library (10‑0)
• Referred General Foreman job description proposals to Personnel Committee (10‑0)
• Referred Fire Chief job description proposal to Personnel Committee (10‑0)
• Set public hearing for MA Electric pole installation on Elm Street for Nov 17 2025 (10‑0)
• Filed minutes of various boards and committees (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 PM (10‑0)

Planning Board

The board approved guidance for the Clover Street roadway, set a $228,000 valuation for Lot S2 and its bond amount, and voted to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council on the proposed Ames Village Overlay District zoning amendment with specific setback and height conditions. It also accepted and filed several minutes and correspondence items.

• Accepted and filed October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence from Matthew Jackson (6-0)
• Approved Clover Street roadway guidance: private road, 20‑ft pavement, no sidewalks, grade limits, sewer extension, etc. (5-1)
• Approved $228,000 valuation for Lot S2 and set that amount for the bond (6-0)
• Accepted and filed O Stevens Street correspondence (6-0)
• Accepted and filed items under Council Order No. #25-1009553 (6-0)
• Voted to send a favorable recommendation to City Council on the Ames Village Overlay District zoning amendment, conditioned on a 200‑ft setback and modified story‑height language (no vote tally recorded)

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee Negotiations Sub‑Committee and the Office Support Unit will meet in an executive session to conduct impact bargaining negotiations. The agenda notes that a public meeting could harm the committee’s bargaining position. The meeting is scheduled for 3:45 PM in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at Whitcomb Middle School. No other agenda items are listed for decision.

• Impact bargaining negotiations – executive session (no public attendance)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss safety concerns at several intersections and streets. The body will review a traffic signal removal implementation plan and the city's traffic calming policy.

• Safety concerns on Stevens St., Chandler St., and the intersection of Bolton St. and Union St.
• Safety concerns at the intersection of Algosi Rd. and Stevens St.
• Proposed 'No Left Turn' sign on Church Street at East Main Street
• Church Street/Hildreth Street traffic signal warrant study results and removal plan
• Crosswalk safety concerns at Main St./Granger Blvd.

The Traffic Commission voted to refer engineering to study sight‑distance issues at the Stevens/Chandler crosswalk and to consider a second No‑Left‑Turn sign. It also referred engineering to examine the Algosi Road‑Stevens Street intersection. The commission approved the plan to remove the existing signals on Church and Hildreth Streets and replace them with a four‑way stop, and authorized painting and temporary balusters at Main Street/Granger Boulevard. No motions were denied.

• Referred to Engineering to study sight distances for Stevens Street crosswalk and possible left‑turn sign on Chandler Street (approved)
• Referred to Engineering to examine sight distance and options for Algosi Road‑Stevens Street intersection (approved)
• Approved removal of traffic signals and installation of four‑way stop on Church and Hildreth Streets (approved)
• Authorized painting of Main Street/Granger Boulevard markings next week and installation of balusters after winter (approved)

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will discuss two community events: a fund‑raiser for the Marlborough Public Library scheduled for November 21, 2025 at 35 West Main St., and a Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting on December 7, 2025 on Main St/Downtown. The board will also receive reports from the chairman and consider lifting local restrictions on off‑premises licenses. Minutes from the September 24, 2025 regular meeting and the October 8, 2025 special meeting will be reviewed.

• SLQR-290 – Fund‑raiser for the Marlborough Public Library, Nov 21, 2025, 35 West Main St.
• SLQR-291 – Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting, Dec 7, 2025, Main St/Downtown Marlborough
• Discussion of lifting local restrictions on off‑premises licenses
• Review of September 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Review of October 8, 2025 special meeting minutes

The Licensing Board approved a one‑day license for the Marlborough Public Library fundraiser on November 21, 2025, and a one‑day license for the Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting on December 7, 2025, each by a 3‑0 vote. The board also accepted the September 24 and October 8 meeting minutes and then adjourned the session.

• Approved SLQR-290 library fundraiser license (3-0)
• Approved SLQR-291 holiday stroll & tree lighting license (3-0)
• Accepted September 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted October 8, 2025 special meeting minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (3-0)

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee’s Negotiations Sub‑Committee will meet in an executive session on October 29, 2025. The session is for impact bargaining negotiations, and the committee notes that a public meeting could harm its bargaining position. No other agenda items are listed beyond the call to order and adjournment.

• Impact bargaining negotiations (executive session)
• Call to Order
• Adjournment

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will discuss the SY25-26 interim superintendent goals and receive updates on the strategic plan and transportation finances. The body will also consider updates to several district policies and receive a report on the anti-bullying plan.

• SY25-26 Interim Superintendent Goals
• Internet Acceptable Use Policy (IH)
• Social Media Policy (IHB)
• Graduation Requirements Policy (ILB) and Wellness Alternate Pathway Policy (ILB-A)
• CTE Policy (ILD)

School Council Meeings

The Marlborough School Council will meet on Oct. 28, 2025 via Microsoft Teams. Council members will receive a budget update and review the FY2026 instructional budget for Marlborough High School. They will also review the current Marlborough High School School Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a welcome and introductions.

• Welcome and introductions
• FY2026 instructional budget review for MHS
• Review of current MHS School Improvement Plan (SIP)

Retirement Board

The Marlborough Retirement Board will meet on October 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM in the lobby conference room of City Hall. The agenda includes an executive‑session discussion on personnel matters and public votes on warrants, meeting minutes, and a financial review. The board will also consider approvals for new members, retirements, and refunds, transfers, and rollovers. Additional items cover deceased members, office matters, correspondence, and any new or old business.

• Approval of Warrants
• Approval of Minutes
• Review of Financial Information
• Approval of New Members
• Approval of Refunds, Transfers, and Rollovers

The Retirement Board voted to raise the cost‑of‑living adjustment base from $14,000 to $15,000, effective October 9, 2025. It also established a $25 fee for each hard‑copy request of the actuarial services RFP. All motions listed in the agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved COLA increase to $15,000 base (unanimous 5‑0)
• Established $25 fee for each hard‑copy RFP request (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved payroll, vendor, staff and refund warrants totaling $1,627,875.82 etc. (unanimous 5‑0)
• Accepted ten new full‑time member applications (unanimous 5‑0)
• Accepted one retirement application (unanimous 5‑0)
• Accepted two refund/rollover applications (unanimous 5‑0)
• Accepted eight transfer requests (unanimous 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:38 am (unanimous 5‑0)

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees Development Committee will meet remotely on October 28, 2025. The agenda includes a review of the previous minutes, a discussion of the committee’s purpose and vision, an overview of current development, and a discussion of priorities. No specific actions or votes are listed beyond these discussion items.

• Approve Minutes from Last Meeting
• Discuss Purpose and Vision of the Committee
• Current Development Overview
• Discussion: Priorities

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will review housing vacancies, rent adjustments, and the Section 8 Administrative Plan. The body will also discuss updates on several Capital Improvement Plan projects.

• Vote to approve FY26 Section 8 Payment Standards
• Review of FISH 170101 GC Contract and Pre-Con Meeting
• Review of FISH 170102 GC Contract
• Bid opening for FISH 170097 on 10/24/2025
• Approval of September/October 2025 payables and September 2025 financials

School Council Meeings

The Marlborough School Council will meet at Goodnow Elementary to provide school updates. Members will review the current School Improvement Plan (SIP) and discuss upcoming meeting dates. An open forum will allow public comments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of current School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Discussion of upcoming meeting dates
• Open forum for public comments

Board of Assessors

The Board will consider a motion to accept the minutes from the September 2 and October 6, 2025 meetings. It will also consider a motion to enter executive session to discuss strategy for ongoing Appellate Tax Board litigation. The executive session will include acceptance of prior executive session minutes and discussion of the litigation.

• Motion to accept prior meeting minutes (9/2/25 and 10/6/25)
• Motion to accept prior executive session minutes (9/2/25 and 10/6/25)
• Motion to enter executive session for Appellate Tax Board litigation
• Discussion of litigation strategy in executive session

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet in an executive session to discuss matters related to an employee's reputation, character, physical or mental health, discipline, dismissal, or complaints. The session will also cover strategy planning for negotiations with nonunion personnel. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A §21(a)(1) to discuss employee reputation, health, discipline, dismissal, or complaints
• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions for nonunion personnel negotiations

School Council Meeings

The Richer School Council will identify meeting dates for the 2025‑2026 school year, receive an update on the Richer School Building Project, and hold an open forum for public comments. No other items are guaranteed to be discussed.

• Identify meeting dates for the 2025‑2026 school year
• Update on Richer School Building Project
• Open forum for public comments

City Clerk

The City Clerk is conducting testing of ImageCast2 ballot machines. This process is being performed prior to the municipal election scheduled for November 4, 2025.

• Testing of ImageCast2 voting machines

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request to build a new 30’ × 30’ detached two‑car garage with storage above at 215 Cullinane Drive. The Board will decide whether the applicant qualifies for a Section 6 finding under Chapter 650, Article 17 of the Marlborough Zoning Ordinance. If the finding is approved, the Board may consider issuing a special permit. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Public hearing: 215 Cullinane Dr. – request for a new 30’ × 30’ detached two‑car garage with storage above.
• Board to determine eligibility for a Section 6 finding under Chapter 650, Article 17 of the zoning ordinance.
• Potential consideration of a special permit if the Section 6 finding is granted.
• Other business: adjournment.

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4‑0 to approve a Special Permit allowing a new 30′ × 30′ two‑car garage with storage at 215 Cullinane Drive. The applicant must record the permit in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds after the 20‑day appeal period passes with no appeal. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Special Permit for 2‑car garage at 215 Cullinane Dr. (4‑0)
• Require applicant to record Special Permit in Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds after appeal period
• Adjourned public meeting (4‑0)

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will hold a remote meeting on October 21, 2025. The Contract Negotiating Task Force will enter an executive session to discuss contract negotiations for non‑represented personnel. No further agenda items are listed, and the board will not reconvene after the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss contract negotiations for non‑represented personnel
• Remote public access via the AMSA website (amsacs.org)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a $40,000 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to support police traffic enforcement. It also approved conditions for a joint‑owned utility pole on Beach Street. Finally, the council granted an amendment to a special permit allowing Green Gold Group to operate a medical marijuana treatment center and an adult‑use retail establishment at 910 Boston Post Road East.

• Adopted minutes of the Oct. 6, 2025 City Council meeting (10‑0)
• Approved $40,000 grant to Police Department for traffic enforcement (10‑0)
• Approved MA Electric/Verizon joint‑owned pole on Beach Street with 12 conditions (10‑0)
• Moved two public hearings later in the meeting to allow applicant presence (10‑0)
• Set public hearing for Lifestyle Fit LLC special permit on Nov 17, 2025 (10‑0)
• Approved extension of time for Glenford at Lake Williams special permit to 10 PM Dec 17, 2025 (10‑0)
• Approved letter stating no comment on Juma Financial check‑cashing license application (10‑0)
• Granted amendment to special permit for Green Gold Group to operate a medical marijuana treatment center and adult‑use retail store at 910 Boston Post Road East

Planning Board

The Planning Board accepted and filed the City Engineer’s October 16, 2025 correspondence and endorsed the land‑swap plans for 159 Stevens Street and for 3 & 5 Quinn Road as Approval Not Required under the Subdivision Control Law, each vote 6‑0. The Board also voted to request an Avidia Bank representative at the November 3, 2025 meeting and approved several agenda‑moving motions, all unanimously.

• Accepted and filed October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Moved items 3.A and 3.B up on the agenda (6‑0)
• Endorsed Plan of Land for 159 Stevens Street parcel swap as Approval Not Required (6‑0)
• Endorsed Plan of Land for 3 & 5 Quinn Road lot‑line change as Approval Not Required (6‑0)
• Accepted and filed October 16, 2025 City Engineer correspondence for both parcels (6‑0)
• Requested Avidia Bank representative to attend November 3, 2025 Planning Board meeting (6‑0)
• Moved item 4.A up on the agenda (6‑0)
• Accepted and filed Mosher Lane correspondence from Assistant Chief (6‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding wetland permits for the Ft. Meadow Reservoir and a property on Farm Rd. The body will also discuss correspondence from the DPW concerning a parking lot and floating walkway project.

• Notice of Intent: Ft. Meadow Reservoir Commission request for annual drawdown permit
• Request for Determination of Applicability: 204 Farm Rd. proposal for gravel parking, pool, shed, and clearing
• DPW correspondence regarding Proposed Parking Lot & Floating Walkway Project

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the hardening of the floating boarding walk as a minor change and accepted the withdrawal of a parking lot notice of intent. It also approved signage for the Boston Post Road project and continued two pending permit hearings to the November 6 meeting. Minutes from the September 18 and October 2 meetings were ratified, and the commission adjourned unanimously.

• Approved hardening of floating boarding walk as a minor change (6-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of parking lot NOI (6-0)
• Approved signage for 339 Boston Post Rd project
• Continued Ft. Meadow Reservoir drawdown hearing to Nov 6
• Continued 204 Farm Rd. permit hearing to Nov 6
• Ratified minutes of Sep 18 and Oct 2 meetings (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Clerk

The Richer School Building Committee will review and approve the minutes from its previous meeting, set the schedule for upcoming design phases, vote on the Preferred Schematic Report, and review a Facilities Advisory Services presentation. The meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, hybrid via Microsoft Teams.

• Review and vote to approve previous SBC minutes
• Schedule outline of meetings and milestones for PSR & VTX/LPA schematic design
• Vote to approve Preferred Schematic Report
• Review of Facilities Advisory Services (FAS) presentation
• Set next meeting for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Historical Commission

The Marlborough Historical Commission will review and approve the September meeting minutes. The commission will discuss the Scenic Roads awareness and education project, including options for tree applications. An update on the Revolution250 project may be provided if needed. The meeting will also address any new business items raised.

• Approve September meeting minutes
• Discuss Scenic Roads awareness and education project
• Consider options for tree applications
• Revolution250 project update (if needed)
• New business items

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet in person on Oct 16, 2025 at the Upper School Cafeteria. Trustees will vote on the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes, adopt a new policy, and approve the 2026‑2027 school calendar. The agenda also includes a finance audit report and discussion of the capital plan. Additional reports cover fundraising, parent and faculty representatives, and staff and family survey results.

• Approve BOT meeting minutes from September 23, 2025
• Approve C D Policy
• Approve 2026‑2027 school calendar
• Finance audit report and capital plan
• Education Committee report on staff and family survey results

Recreation Commission

The Marlborough Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. Commissioners will receive a Parks Report from the Department of Public Works and a Recreation Report from Recreation Director Charles Thebado. The meeting will also include discussion of any old or new business items.

• Approve minutes from 9-10-25
• Parks Report presented by DPW
• Recreation Report presented by Charles Thebado
• Discussion of old/new business

Council on Aging

The Marlborough Council on Aging will meet on October 14, 2025 at the Senior Center, 40 New Street. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from September 9, 2025, an executive director's report, and discussions on the chair's position and updates. The council will decide whether to approve the previous meeting minutes. No other substantive actions are listed.

The Council on Aging Board unanimously approved the September 9 meeting minutes. The board also approved the final version of the Sunshine fund updates after member revisions. A motion to adjourn the meeting was unanimously approved. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final Sunshine fund updates
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to discuss a safety update, including possible deployment of security personnel or devices. The committee will also consider accepting the minutes from the June 24, 2025 and September 30, 2025 meetings. Public attendance is permitted and the meeting will be televised.

• Safety Update – discussion of deploying security personnel or devices
• Accept minutes from the June 24, 2025 School Committee meeting
• Accept minutes from the September 30, 2025 School Committee meeting

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee meeting will include presentations on the student advisory committee, the superintendent's strategic plan and enrollment updates, and reports from the Office of Teaching and Learning and the Office of Student Services & Equity. The committee will review and potentially adopt several policies, including Internet Acceptable Use, Social Media, Graduation Requirements, Wellness Alternate Pathway, and CTE policies. Minutes from the September meetings will be accepted, and public comment will be allowed.

• Presentation by Marlborough High School Student Advisory Committee
• Superintendent’s report on Strategic Plan and Portrait of a Learner Proposal
• Review and possible adoption of Internet Acceptable Use Policy
• Review and possible adoption of Social Media Policy
• Review and possible adoption of Graduation Requirements Policy

School Council Meeings

The School Council will meet to discuss the FY2026 instructional budget for Marlborough High School. The body will also review the current MHS School Improvement Plan (SIP).

• FY2026 instructional budget review
• MHS School Improvement Plan (SIP) review

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will vote to approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the Fort Meadow Lake rules dated June 2025. Commissioners will hear an update from the weed consultant and consider a proposed fall treatment for Phragmites. Additional items include a report on buoy removal, actions for lake drawdown, and discussion of 2026 commission meeting dates and Massachusetts boater training requirements.

• Approve September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopt New Fort Meadow Lake Rules (June 2025)
• Weed consultant update and proposed fall Phragmites treatment
• Buoy removal status report
• Lake drawdown actions

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet remotely to approve minutes, review audited financial statements for June 30, 2025, and discuss the capital reserve.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 16, 2025
• Review audited financial statements June 30, 2025 (Vote)
• Review Internal Financial Statements 7/01/25-9/30/25
• Review Approval Authority Policy
• Discuss Capital Reserve

City Clerk

The council will vote to approve the October 24, 2024 meeting minutes and recognize new OPEB trustees, including Comptroller Brian Doheny. They will discuss FY25 investment performance and adopt FY26 budget allocations, which contain a $600,000 line item to fund the OPEB trust. The meeting will also elect a chair and secretary for the OPEB board and set a date for the next meeting in late summer 2026.

• Approve October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recognize Comptroller Brian Doheny as OPEB trustee (effective March 31, 2025)
• Elect Chair and Secretary for the OPEB Trust
• FY26 budget includes $600,000 funding for the OPEB trust
• Approve FY25 free‑cash transfer of $795,143.80 (City Council 9/22/25)

School Committee Meetings

The Policy Sub-Committee will discuss potential new policies and review existing guidelines. The meeting focuses on updating standards for student conduct, health, and technology use.

• Discussion of new policies for AI, Cell Phones, and Wellness Waivers
• Review of DESE guidance on Competency Determination
• Review of Instruction policies regarding Homework and Internet Acceptable Use
• Review of Student policies for Concussion and MTBI
• Discussion of Graduation Requirement ILB and CTE policies

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider a one‑day permit application (SLQR‑281) submitted by Habitat for Humanity Metro West/Greater Worcester for a charity auction scheduled at the Marriot Courtyard on October 24, 2025. The meeting also includes routine administrative business and the adjournment of any old business.

• One‑day permit application SLQR‑281 from Habitat for Humanity Metro West/Greater Worcester for a charity auction at the Marriot Courtyard on 10/24/2025, organized by Deborah Hoak (orgamzer)
• Administrative business
• Adjournment of old business

The Marlborough Licensing Board voted 2-0 to approve a one‑day application (SLQR‑281) for Habitat for Humanity's charity auction at the Marriott Courtyard on October 24, 2025. The approved event will feature donated wine and champagne that will be given to charity after the evening. The board then adjourned the meeting with a 2-0 vote.

• Approved one‑day application for Habitat for Humanity charity auction (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from September 17, 2025, and continue reviewing bylaws and policies. The meeting will be held remotely on October 8, 2025.

• Approve minutes from September 17, 2025
• Review Data and Privacy Policy for Staff Handbook
• Review CD Policy
• Continue Review Bylaws and Policy A-108
• Review any action items

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will hold a closed session to develop a strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel regarding Assistant Superintendent successor contracts. The meeting will not be open to the public because a public session could harm the committee's bargaining position.

• Strategy session for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Discussion of Assistant Superintendent successor contracts

Board of Health

The Marlborough Board of Health will discuss updates from the health director, including nurse, assistant sanitarian, arbovirus, and rodent reports. It will hold a discussion and vote on proposed Kratom regulations. The board will also review a Title V variance request for 365 South Street submitted by Daniel McIntyre. Additional subdivision, site plan, and special permit reviews may be considered as needed.

• Director's updates: nurse, assistant sanitarian, arbovirus, rodent
• Kratom regulations – board discussion and vote
• 365 South Street – Title V variance request (Daniel McIntyre)
• Subdivision, site plan, and special permit reviews as required
• Scheduling of the next Board of Health meeting

The Board approved the September 11, 2025 minutes (2‑0). It adopted the proposed Kratom regulations, prohibiting manufacture, sale, or distribution of Kratom, and set December 1, 2025 as the effective date (both 2‑0). The Board also approved a variance allowing National Grid to install a tight tank at 365 South Street, contingent on required permits and monitoring (2‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m. (2‑0).

• Accepted September 11, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Adopted Kratom Regulations as written (2-0)
• Set effective date of Kratom Regulations to Dec 1, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved tight‑tank variance for 365 South Street, with permit and monitoring conditions (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 p.m. (2-0)

Library Trustees

The Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees will approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a staff introduction. The board will review the September 2025 Trust Fund/State Aid Report and discuss an artwork donation. A policy update to the Public Display Policy will be considered as part of new business.

• Approval of Minutes – September 2, 2025
• Staff Introduction – Jessica Wright, Head of Teen Services
• Trust Fund / State Aid Report – September 2025
• Artwork Donation
• Policy update: Public Display Policy

The trustees accepted the September 2 minutes and the state‑aid report. They approved a revised Public Display Policy that defines where displays may be placed. No old business was considered, and the meeting concluded after an executive session.

• Accepted September 2 minutes (Ripley/Haas)
• Accepted state‑aid report (Abel/Haas)
• Approved revised Public Display Policy (Khosla/Haas)
• Entered executive session (Abel/Haas)
• Exited executive session (Abel/Haas)
• Adjourned meeting (Abel/Haas)

School Council Meeings

The Whitcomb School Council meeting on October 7, 2025 will welcome members, provide school updates, review the current School Improvement Plan, discuss upcoming meeting dates, and hold an open forum for public comments. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• Welcome members
• School updates
• Review of current School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Review of upcoming meeting dates
• Open forum for public comments

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Education Committee met via remote participation on October 6, 2025, to review committee minutes and policy documents.

• Approval of Education Committee minutes from September 15, 2025
• Review of CD Policy
• AMSA University Alumni Network/Database
• Withdrawal Data Review
• Agenda Topics for the Next Education Committee Meeting

Board of Assessors

The Marlborough Board of Assessors will adopt prior meeting minutes and accept prior executive session minutes from September 4, 2025. The board will receive public input and consider a motion to enter executive session to discuss strategy for ongoing Appellate Tax Board litigation. If the motion passes, the executive session will be used to develop litigation strategy.

• Motion to accept prior meeting minutes (9/4/25)
• Public input period
• Motion to enter executive session for Appellate Tax Board litigation
• Motion to accept prior executive session minutes (9/4/2025)
• Executive session discussion of Appellate Tax Board litigation

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to endorse the recommended preferred schematic selected option from the Marlborough Richer School Building Committee. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers and is open to the public.

• Endorsement of preferred schematic option for Richer School Building Committee
• Meeting location: City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall at 140 Main Street
• Public attendance permitted
• Meeting televised on WMCT-TV (Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon/FIOS Channel 34)
• Meeting to be held on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:45PM

Planning Board

The Marlborough Planning Board voted 6‑0 to accept and file the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved filing of three pieces of correspondence—October 3, 2025 (Assistant Solicitor), October 1, 2025 (Assistant Chief), and a City Engineer recommendation—each with a 6‑0 vote. No substantive approvals or denials were made; the board continued discussing the Clover Street roadway, storm‑water maintenance, and possible condominium arrangements.

• Accepted September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Filed October 3, 2025 correspondence from Assistant Solicitor (6-0)
• Filed October 1, 2025 correspondence from Assistant Chief (6-0)
• Filed City Engineer correspondence recommending layout approval (6-0)

City Council

The council adopted the September 22, 2025 minutes and confirmed the appointment of Deputy Police Chief Daniel R. Campbell. A public hearing was held on a special permit for 1000 Nickerson Road. The council unanimously approved several budget transfers, including $500,000 to the Workers’ Compensation Fund and $612,390.56 for the firefighters’ collective bargaining agreement.

• Adopted September 22, 2025 minutes (10‑0)
• Filed Mayor’s announcement of Deputy Police Chief Daniel R. Campbell appointment (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on special permit for 1000 Nickerson Road (adopted)
• Approved $326,352.86 transfer to fund MMEA collective bargaining (10‑0)
• Approved $337,345.98 transfer for Public Works Equipment Operators Association (10‑0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer to Workers’ Compensation Fund (10‑0)
• Approved $612,390.56 transfer for Local 1714 Firefighters collective bargaining (10‑0)
• Approved multiple contract‑obligation budget transfers across departments (10‑0)

City Council

The Marlborough City Council and School Committee will meet in a joint convention to elect a replacement for Heidi Adler Matthews on the School Committee. The appointee will serve the remainder of the term, which ends on January 3, 2028. The meeting follows Massachusetts General Law Chapter 43 and the city charter provisions for filling vacancies.

• Elect replacement for Heidi Adler Matthews on the School Committee (term through Jan 3 2028)

The Joint Convention approved its rules and the meeting notice, then closed nominations for the vacant School Committee seat. After two ballots, Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. was elected with 13 votes and the vote was made unanimous. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted meeting rules (vote carried)
• Adopted notice of Joint Convention meeting (vote carried)
• Closed nominations for vacant School Committee seat (vote carried)
• Elected Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. to School Committee (13 votes)
• Made election vote unanimous (unanimous)
• Adjourned Joint Convention (vote carried)

Disabilities Commission

The Disabilities Commission will take roll call, approve minutes, and hear the treasurer's report. It will host guest speakers Mark Dempsey from the Metrowest Center for Independent Living and building inspector Ethan Lippitt. The meeting will include discussion of any old business items and consideration of new business topics.

• Guest speaker: Mark Dempsey, Independent Living Coordinator, Metrowest Center for Independent Living
• Guest: Ethan Lippitt, local building inspector
• Treasurer’s report
• Old business discussion
• New business discussion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several public‑hearing items, including a notice of intent to install two porous‑pavement parking lots on city property next to the courthouse and near wetlands. It will also consider requests for applicability determinations for sewer pump station work on Lakeshore Drive and at Matheson Drive, a wetland permit for the Fort Meadow Reservoir drawdown, and a proposal for a gravel parking area and pool near wetlands on Farm Road. The meeting includes a certificate of compliance for 686 Forest St. and standard discussion items.

• Notice of Intent: install two porous‑pavement parking lots on city property at 177‑185 Williams St., next to the courthouse and near wetlands (review order of conditions).
• Request for Determination of Applicability: removal of a small pump station and installation of a low‑pressure sewer force main at 17A, 21, and 25 Lakeshore Dr., near Ft. Meadow Reservoir (review order of conditions).
• Request for Determination of Applicability: rehabilitation of an existing sewer pump station and replacement of a sewer force main at 137 Matheson Dr., near wetlands (review order of conditions).
• Notice of Intent: Fort Meadow Reservoir Commission seeks a wetland permit for an annual drawdown of the reservoir beginning Oct 15, 2025 for vegetation control and flood management (review order of conditions).
• Request for Determination of Applicability: proposal to add a gravel parking area, above‑ground pool, shed, and sight‑distance clearing on 204 Farm Rd., near wetlands (review order of conditions).

The commission acknowledged the applicant’s withdrawal of the parking‑lot Notice of Intent for 177‑185 Williams Street (vote 6‑0). It issued Negative Determinations of Applicability with special conditions for sewer projects at 17A, 21 and 25 Lakeshore Drive, 137 Matheson Drive, and 130 Lizotte Drive, each approved unanimously (6‑0). The commission also approved a Negative Determination of Applicability with conditions for DEP#212‑1295 at 686 Forest Street (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6‑0).

• Acknowledged withdrawal of NOI for 177‑185 Williams St. parking lot project (6‑0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability with special conditions for 17A, 21 & 25 Lakeshore Dr. sewer project (6‑0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability with special conditions for 137 Matheson Dr. sewer rehabilitation (6‑0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability with special conditions for 130 Lizotte Dr. condominium project (6‑0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability with special conditions for DEP#212‑1295 – 686 Forest St. (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

City Clerk

The Richer School Building Committee will review and approve its prior meeting minutes, outline upcoming meeting schedules and milestones for the PSR LPA/VTX study, and vote on the Preferred Solution for the Richer Elementary School project. The committee will also discuss a Model School concept and set the date for the next meeting.

• Review and vote to approve previous SBC minutes (5 min)
• Outline meetings and milestones for PSR LPA/VTX (5 min)
• Select and vote on Preferred Solution for the project (30 min)
• Discuss Model School concept and possible vote (5 min)
• Schedule next meeting for Thursday 10/16/25 at 4 pm (Q min)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review the minutes from its October 1, 2025 meeting and discuss several traffic‑related issues. New business includes speed and parking concerns on Beach Street and safety at the Early Childhood Center. Old business covers the city’s Traffic Calming Policy, a proposed 'No Left Turn' sign at Church Street and East Main Street, a traffic‑signal warrant study and removal plan for Church and Hildreth Streets, parking on Middle Street, and a crosswalk safety issue at Main Street and Granger Boulevard.

• Proposed 'No Left Turn' sign on Church Street at East Main Street
• Review of traffic‑signal warrant study and removal plan for Church St/Hildreth St
• Speed and parking concerns on Beach Street
• Parking safety concerns at the Early Childhood Center
• Safety concerns for crosswalk at Main St/Granger Blvd

The commission accepted the August 27 minutes unanimously. It voted to refer Beach Street speed‑monitoring to the Police Department to keep the electronic speed signs in place. It also referred the Early Childhood Center parking concerns to Chief Giorgi for discussion with the superintendent and ordered signage for overnight parking. Finally, the commission approved a new regulation adding Middle Street to the No Stopping, Standing or Parking schedule.

• Approved August 27 minutes (all in favor)
• Referred Beach Street speed‑monitoring to Police Department to continue electronic speed signs
• Referred Early Childhood Center parking issue to Chief Giorgi and ordered overnight‑parking signage
• Approved new regulation: No Stopping, Standing or Parking on Middle Street
• Approved plan for No Left Turn sign on Church Street at East Main Street; Engineering to draft request letter
• Reviewed Traffic Calming Request Form update (no vote recorded)
• Discussed 4‑way stop trial at Church/Hildreth intersection (no vote recorded)
• Noted ongoing safety review for Main St./Granger Blvd crosswalk (no decision recorded)

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will review reports on district communications, strategic planning, personnel vacancies, and updates from the Offices of Teaching and Learning and Student Services & Equity. It will consider action items such as updating the 2025-2026 organizational chart and expanding hours for the MHS career specialist. The agenda also includes public comment, subcommittee reports, and a member's forum.

• Expansion of MHS Career Specialist Hours
• Updated 2025-2026 MPS Organizational Chart
• Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist (ABAR) Steering Committee update
• Anti-Bullying Process, Procedures, Protocol Review
• Yellow Bus Transportation Report

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will hold an executive session to consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Marlborough Educators Association regarding dues deductions. The meeting is closed to the public to protect the committee's bargaining position. Aside from the call to order and adjournment, no other agenda items are listed.

• Review and potentially approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Marlborough Educators Association concerning dues deductions

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee Policy Sub‑Committee met on September 25, 2025 to consider several potential policy updates. Agenda items included discussions of career‑technical education, DESE competency‑determination guidance, graduation requirements, a wellness waiver, a cell‑phone use policy, an artificial‑intelligence policy, and a mandated reporter policy. The committee also reviewed instructional agreements such as health & wellness, internet acceptable use, computer network agreement, homework, and promotion/retention policies for elementary and middle‑school students, as well as student health matters like concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. No decisions are recorded; the listed topics were slated for discussion.

• Cell Phone Policy
• Wellness Waiver
• Mandated Reporter Policy
• Internet Acceptable Use agreement review
• Concussion and MTBI student health review

Community Development Authority

The Marlborough Community Development Authority will consider several approvals, including meeting minutes, payables, and financial statements for FY26. Housing items include reports on elderly housing vacancies, work orders, and rent adjustments, as well as a motion to approve an updated Section 8 administrative plan. Additional items are a warranty review, a general contractor contract execution, and an update on 149 Dicenzo Boulevard with a universal deed rider.

• Motion to approve minutes for the August 28, 2025 meeting
• Motion to approve payables for August/September 2025 (FY26)
• Motion to approve Low Bidder Vareika (FISH 170102)
• Motion to approve updated Section 8 administrative plan
• 149 Dicenzo Boulevard update – universal deed rider

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review two applications to transfer business licenses. The first is for Keya's Variety Corp, doing business as Marlboro Country Convenience at 286 W. Main St., owned by Dhirenkumar Patel with Komal Patel as proposed manager. The second is for Juma Grocery, Inc. at 55 Mechanic St., owned and proposed to be managed by Rafael Klipp Borges. The board will also receive the chairman’s report, address miscellaneous correspondence, and review minutes from the August 27 and August 29, 2025 meetings.

• Application to transfer license for Keya's Variety Corp (DBA Marlboro Country Convenience), 286 W. Main St., owner Dhirenkumar Patel, proposed manager Komal Patel
• Application to transfer license for Juma Grocery, Inc., 55 Mechanic St., owner and proposed manager Rafael Klipp Borges
• Review of August 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes and August 29, 2025 special meeting minutes

The Licensing Board voted 3‑0 to approve the transfer of the Marlboro Country Convenience liquor license to Keya’s Variety Corp and also approved pledging that license and its inventory as collateral to Rockland Trust. The board also approved the transfer of Juma Grocery Inc.'s liquor license, contingent on receipt of required documents, with a 3‑0 vote. Minutes from the August 27 regular meeting and the August 29 special meeting were each accepted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved transfer of Keya’s Variety Corp liquor license (3-0)
• Approved pledge of license as collateral to Rockland Trust (3-0)
• Approved pledge of inventory as collateral to Rockland Trust (3-0)
• Approved transfer of Juma Grocery Inc. liquor license, subject to required documents (3-0)
• Accepted August 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted August 29, 2025 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review speed and parking safety concerns. The body will also discuss a traffic calming policy and the implementation plan for signal removal on North Street.

• North Street traffic signal warrant study results and signal removal implementation plan
• Church Street at East Main Street
• Traffic Calming Policy
• Speed concerns and parking issues

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees will meet to approve meeting minutes, an IT and Data Policy, and confirm meeting dates for the upcoming school year. The agenda includes a review of the Education Committee report on Staff and Family Survey Results and a fundraising update.

• Approve BOT meeting minutes from July 29, 2025
• Approve IT and Data Policy for Staff
• Confirm meeting dates for the upcoming school year
• Education Committee report on Staff and Family Survey Results
• Review Action Items

Retirement Board

The Marlborough Retirement Board will meet to approve warrants, minutes, and financial information. The session includes an executive session and discussions on new members, retirements, and correspondence.

• Approval of Warrants
• Approval of Retirements
• Executive Session
• Review of Financial Information
• PERAC Correspondence

The Marlborough Retirement Board unanimously approved retiree payroll warrants, accepted the August meeting minutes, and adopted the actuarial study results and monthly operating budget. It also unanimously accepted all new member applications, a retirement application, refund/rollover requests, and transfer requests. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved retiree payroll warrants: Vendor $1,652,324.35, Staff $15,394.39, Refund $19,899.33 (5‑0)
• Accepted August 2025 Regular and Executive Session minutes (5‑0)
• Accepted Actuarial Study results and Monthly Operating Budget (5‑0)
• Accepted 19 new full‑time member applications (5‑0)
• Accepted retirement application for Kelly Russell (5‑0)
• Accepted three refund/rollover applications (5‑0)
• Accepted four transfer requests (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:54 am (5‑0)

City Council Committees

The Urban Affairs Committee will post its agenda packet for the September 23, 2025 meeting. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this time. The posting provides public access to the committee’s documents.

City Council

The council approved a new Ames Village Overlay District, adding Section 650‑39.2 to the zoning ordinance and scheduling a public hearing for Oct. 20, 2025. It also approved two $795,143.80 transfers from the Undesignated Fund, a $9,297.01 transfer for Cashman Street repaving, and appointed William H. Paynton, III as Building Commissioner. In‑person early voting was approved at City Hall (140 Main Street) and a $500 gift from the Disabled American Veterans Organization was accepted for veteran lunches.

• Adopted Ames Village Overlay District zoning amendment (refer to committees, public hearing Oct 20) – vote 10‑0
• Approved $795,143.80 transfer to OPEB Trust – vote 10‑0
• Approved $795,143.80 transfer to Undesignated Stabilization – vote 10‑0
• Approved $9,297.01 transfer for Cashman Street repaving – vote 10‑0
• Appointed William H. Paynton, III as Building Commissioner (1‑year) – vote 10‑0
• Approved in‑person early voting at City Hall, 140 Main Street – vote 10‑0
• Approved $500 gift from Disabled American Veterans Organization for veteran lunches – vote 10‑0
• Filed Mayor’s certification of $7,951,438.00 free cash – vote 10‑0

Planning Board

The Board was sent a letter from attorney Brian R. Falk representing Greystone Construction and private lot owners. The letter explained Massachusetts case law that grants lot owners an easement to use and improve a private way, and stated that no deed restrictions were found for Clover Street. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the meeting minutes.

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet on September 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the School Committee Room at 17 Washington Street. The agenda lists a call to order, the pledge of allegiance, a presentation by Richer School, and adjournment. No decisions or votes are indicated.

• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Richer School Presentation
• Adjournment

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will approve the August 21, 2025 minutes and hold public hearings on several Notice of Intent and Determination of Applicability items. Topics include porous‑pavement parking lots, sewer upgrades at Lakeshore Drive and Matheson Drive, a 200,000‑square‑foot Massachusetts State Police lab, a gravel parking area, and a 63‑unit condominium, all near wetlands. Additional discussion items such as a pollinator garden proposal and a pond‑leveler estimate may also be addressed.

• Review order of conditions for two porous pavement parking lots on city property next to the courthouse and near wetlands
• Determine applicability of sewer force‑main and pump installation at 17A, 21, and 25 Lakeshore Dr. near Ft. Meadow Reservoir
• Determine applicability of sewer pump‑station rehabilitation and force‑main replacement at 137 Matheson Dr. near wetlands
• Review draft order of conditions for a 200,000‑sq‑ft Massachusetts State Police lab and office building at 100 Martinangelo Dr. near wetlands
• Review notice of intent for a 63‑unit condominium at 130 Lizotte Dr. near wetlands

The Conservation Commission voted 6‑0 to approve the draft Order of Conditions for the 200,000‑sq‑ft laboratory and office building at 100 Martinangelo Drive. It also approved a Beaver Solutions estimate to replace a pond leveler at Cider Knoll and approved a maintenance agreement for the Sudbury Reservoir Trail. The commission granted permission for a pollinating garden at Fort Meadow Association beaches and directed the Fort Meadow wake‑boat issue to a sub‑working group. Several pending projects were continued to the October 2 hearing.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 100 Martinangelo Dr. lab (6‑0)
• Approved Beaver Solutions estimate to replace pond leveler at Cider Knoll (6‑0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for Sudbury Reservoir Trail maintenance
• Granted permission for pollinating garden at Fort Meadow Association beaches
• Directed Fort Meadow wake‑boat issue to sub‑working group with neighboring commissions
• Continued hearings for porous pavement parking lots, Lakeshore Dr. pump station, Matheson Dr. pump station, 204 Farm Rd. project, and 130 Lizotte Dr. condominium to Oct 2
• Approved minutes from August 21, 2025 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (6‑0)

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the upcoming lake drawdown, buoy removal, and JetSki operation rules.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Lake drawdown discussion
• JetSki MS 3260 BX operation discussion
• Buoys and public dock removal dates
• Sept. 9 weed survey update

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review project updates and approve previous minutes. The body will discuss a Scenic Roads awareness and education project and the Revolution250 project.

• Scenic Roads awareness and education project feedback from the conservation officer
• Revolution250 project update
• Confirmation of Peter Welsh as a full voting member

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees will vote to approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. Trustees will continue dialogue on the charter school's bylaws and review any outstanding action items. The meeting will also collect agenda items for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from June 26, 2025
• Chair remarks
• Continue dialogue regarding bylaws
• Review any action items
• Collect agenda items for next meeting

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees Finance Committee will approve minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It will review pending action items, provide an update on June year‑end financials, examine the capital plan, and look at cash disbursements and a procurement memo. Additional urgent business may also be addressed.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 26, 2025
• Review action items
• Update June year‑end financials
• Review capital plan
• Review cash disbursements and procurement memo

City Clerk

The Richer Elementary School Building Committee will vote to approve the previous meeting minutes and outline upcoming meeting dates. The committee will evaluate and discuss the results of project schemes. A public presentation is scheduled for September 18, and reimbursement rates will be reviewed. The next meeting is set for September 25 at 4 p.m.

• Approve previous SBC minutes (5 min)
• Outline meetings and milestones for PSR LPA/VTX (5 min)
• Review and discuss evaluation results of project schemes (40 min)
• Public presentation to School Committee on 9/18 (5 min)
• Update on reimbursement rates (5 min)

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees Education Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its June 2 2025 meeting. The committee will welcome new members and outline its goals and duties for the 2025‑2026 school year. It will also review the latest U.S. News high‑school rankings and the academy’s high‑school profile. The meeting will set agenda items for the next education committee meeting.

• Approve Education Committee minutes from June 2, 2025
• Welcome new committee members
• Overview of committee goals and duties for the 2025‑2026 school year
• Review of US News high school rankings
• Review of AMSA's high school profile

City Clerk

The Board of Registrars will meet to discuss the November 4, 2025, Municipal Election. The board intends to recommend that the City Council authorize in-person early voting.

• Recommendation to City Council for In-Person Early Voting for the November 4, 2025, Municipal Election
• Approval of February 3, 2025, minutes
• Municipal Election update

Board of Health

The Marlborough Board of Health will hold a public hearing on a proposed regulation that would restrict the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of kratom to protect resident health. The meeting will also include updates from the health director on nursing, assistant sanitarian, arbovirus, and rodent matters, as well as reviews of subdivision, site plan, and special permit requests. Additional items include unknown business and scheduling of the next board meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed regulation restricting kratom manufacturing, sale, and distribution
• Director’s updates: nurse, assistant sanitarian, arbovirus, rodent
• Subdivision, site plan, and special permit reviews
• Unknown business at the time of posting
• Scheduling of the next Board of Health meeting

The Board approved the July 8, 2025 minutes with a 2-0 vote. The Board then adjourned the meeting with a 2-0 vote. No vote was taken on the proposed Kratom regulation; a vote is scheduled for the October meeting.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from the DPW and the Recreation Director. The agenda includes general old and new business.

• Approval of May 14, 2025 minutes
• DPW Parks Report
• Recreation Director report from Charles Thebado

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to discuss the Richer School enrollment plan, review strategic planning outlines, and accept minutes from previous meetings. The body will also vote on accepting donations and grants.

• Richer School Enrollment plan review
• Strategic Plan/Portrait of Graduate outline
• Acceptance of June 24 and August 26 minutes
• Acceptance of donations/grants/gifts
• Vote to approve Richer School Enrollment

Council on Aging

The Marlborough Council on Aging meeting on September 9, 2025 will conduct routine business. Items include a call to order, roll call, approval of the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes, an Executive Director’s report, and chair updates. The council will then adjourn.

• Approval of July 29, 2025 meeting minutes

The Council on Aging Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 29, 2025 meeting. The board also approved all changes to the revised draft of the Sunshine Fund. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Sunshine Fund draft (Board approved)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee Policy Sub‑Committee will meet to discuss a range of policy topics. Items include updates to the cell phone policy, mandated reporter policy, annual salary increase, security camera system, and possible school redistricting. No decisions are guaranteed; the agenda notes that topics may be added or omitted.

• Cell Phone Policy
• Mandated Reporter Policy
• Annual Salary Increase (GBO)
• Security Camera System (EC)
• Redistricting (JFD)

Disabilities Commission

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to conduct routine business. The agenda includes a guest appearance by Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt.

• Guest presentation by Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt

City Council

The council approved an increase of the Cost of Living Base from $14,000 to $15,000, effective July 1 2025. It also authorized the mayor to sign a trail‑maintenance agreement with the Commonwealth and approved MA Electric & Verizon’s petition to install a joint utility pole on Williams Street with detailed conditions. Additional actions included filing a zoning ordinance amendment, creating the Ames Village Overlay District, extending time limits on three special‑permit projects, scheduling a public hearing for a storage permit, and filing the end of the residential mosquito‑spray program.

• Cost of Living Base increased to $15,000 (10‑0)
• Mayor authorized to enter trail‑maintenance MOA with Commonwealth (10‑0)
• MA Electric & Verizon joint pole petition on Williams Street approved with conditions (10‑0)
• Zoning ordinance amendment to Chapter 650 filed (10‑0)
• Ames Village Overlay District created (10‑0)
• Time‑limit extensions approved for Glenford at Lake Williams condo, Airport Industrial Park yard, and 1st Choice Auto Services (each 10‑0)
• Public hearing set for Oct 6 2025 on special permit for JC Residential storage (10‑0)
• Mosquito‑control residential spray program ending after Labor Day filed (10‑0)

Planning Board

The Marlborough Planning Board voted unanimously to ask the proponent to submit a concept plan that includes the Board’s standard lane width, an accepted turn‑around to satisfy the Fire Department, the number of lots, and a list of potential waivers. The Board also voted unanimously to request the Legal Department’s guidance on whether the Board can create regulations for paper streets and how to codify them. All motions were carried with a 6‑0 vote.

• Accepted and filed August 18, 2025 draft minutes (6-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for 547 Stow Road (Quinn Road) (6-0)
• Accepted and filed abutter correspondence for Clover Street Improvements (6-0)
• Requested proponent to provide concept plan with standard lane width, turn‑around, lot count, and waiver list (6-0)
• Asked Legal Department about authority to create paper‑street regulations (6-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for 689 Pleasant Street (Jewell Road) (6-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for O Stevens Street (Tobin Road) (6-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss and vote on authorizing Principal Assessor Patrick Greenhalgh to sign on behalf of the Board. The meeting includes an executive session to address real estate and excise abatements and Appellate Tax Board litigation strategy.

• Vote to authorize Principal Assessor Patrick Greenhalgh to sign on behalf of the Board
• Executive session regarding Real Estate and Excise Abatements
• Executive session regarding Appellate Tax Board Litigation

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings regarding four proposals involving work near wetlands. The body will review requests for parking lots, a state police facility, and a condominium complex.

• 177-185 Williams St.: Proposal for two porous pavement parking lots by the DPW
• 204 Farm Rd.: Proposal for gravel parking, above ground pool, shed, and sight distance clearing
• 100 Martinangelo Dr.: Proposal for a 200,000 square foot lab and office building for Massachusetts State Police
• 130 Lizotte Dr.: Proposal to construct a 63-unit condominium

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cultural Council will discuss the promotion plan for the FY26 grant cycle opening on September 2, 2025. The body will also review the Marlborough Walks project and a training and funding opportunity for public arts projects via NEFA/MAPC.

• FY26 Grant Cycle promotion plan
• Marlborough Walks discussion
• NEFA/MAPC 'Make it Public for MA Municipalities' 2026 Cohort
• Food Truck & Arts Festival on Main Street (September 14)
• FY25 Grant Cycle updates from Treasurer

Library Trustees

The Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the minutes from June 3, 2025, and receive a staff introduction, state aid report, and director’s report. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff introduction of Carla Thompson
• Trust Fund/State Aid Report for June-August 2025

The trustees accepted the June 3 meeting minutes and the June‑August state‑aid financial report. They approved a $4,200 expenditure of state aid to hire Ingram for a diversity audit of the library collection. The board voted not to reschedule the November meeting and confirmed the library will resume Sunday hours on September 21.

• Accepted June 3, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Accepted June‑August state‑aid financial report (passed)
• Approved $4,200 state‑aid to engage Ingram for a diversity audit of the collection (passed)
• Chose not to reschedule the November meeting (no reschedule)
• Library will resume Sunday hours, 1:00‑5:00 PM, starting September 21

Licensing Board

The Marlborough Licensing Board will meet for a special session to review administrative business, including a one-day alcohol license application for the Mayor’s Office Labor Day Festival on August 31st. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• One-day alcohol license application SLQR-288 for Labor Day Festival (August 31st) at 140 Main Street

The board approved the one‑day application (SLQR‑288) for the Labor Day Festival on Main Street. Member Bouvier moved to approve, Chair Mitrakas seconded, and the motion passed 2‑0. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved one‑day permit for Labor Day Festival (SLQR‑288) (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will discuss elderly housing vacancies and rent adjustments. The body is reviewing several capital improvement projects and a budget revision for program funds. The meeting also includes the addition of The Lodge to the subsidized housing inventory.

• CDBG Budget Revision for transfer of program funds
• Addition of The Lodge to the Subsidized Housing Inventory
• Approval to bid for FISH 170097
• 9-Month Warranty Review for FISH 170083
• Rent adjustments for FY 26

Licensing Board

The Marlborough Licensing Board will review applications for one-day alcohol licenses for several events, including beer gardens, festivals, and street fairs. It will also consider an application for outside seating at Flying Dreams Brewing Co. and a change of manager at Marlborough Country Club.

• One-day alcohol licenses for Labor Day Beer Garden (277 Main St), Celebrate Mexico Festival (Union Common), Marlborough Oktoberfest (277 Main St/Lower end of Rawlins Ave), Halloween Street Fair (19 Weed St), and Flannel Fest (19 Weed St)
• Application for outside seating at Flying Dreams Brewing Co., 277 Main St
• Application for change of manager at Marlborough Country Club, 200 Concord Rd
• Review of minutes from July 12, 19, and 30 special/regular meetings
• Correspondence regarding operating past licensed hours at Prospector East Saloon

The Licensing Board approved a series of one‑day event licenses for Lost Shoe Roasting & Brewing Company, Celebrate Mexico Festival, and Marlborough Oktoberfest, among others. It also approved Flying Dreams Brewing Co.'s request to expand its outdoor seating with a 10 pm clearing requirement. The board accepted revised operating hours for Prospector East Saloon and adopted the August meeting minutes.

• Approved Lost Shoe Roasting & Brewing Co. Labor Day Beer Garden (SLQR‑274) – vote 3‑0
• Approved Celebrate Mexico Festival at Union Common (SLQR‑275) – vote 3‑0
• Approved Marlborough Oktoberfest (SLQR‑276) subject to City approval – vote 3‑0
• Approved Flying Dreams Brewing Co. outdoor seating expansion, tables cleared by 10 pm – vote 3‑0
• Approved change of manager at Marlborough Country Club – vote 3‑0
• Accepted revised operating hours for Prospector East Saloon – vote 3‑0
• Adopted August 12, 2025 special meeting minutes (license count corrected) – vote 2‑0
• Adjourned the meeting – vote 3‑0

Traffic Commission

The commission approved the June 25 minutes unanimously. It accepted the Weed Street closure discussion and placed it on file. No further action was taken on the Fowler‑Akroyd‑Stevens signage requests. The commission voted to refer the Middle Street parking problem to Chief Giorgi for a draft regulation and to refer the Witherbee Street parking issue to Chief Giorgi for advice. No action was taken on the Franklin Street parking complaint or the crosswalk safety concerns.

• Approved June 25 minutes (all in favor) and placed on file
• Accepted Weed Street closure discussion; placed on file, no closure decision
• Accepted Fowler‑Akroyd‑Stevens signage concerns; no further action taken
• Referred Middle Street no‑parking request to Chief Giorgi to draft regulation for next meeting
• Referred Witherbee Street parking issue to Chief Giorgi to advise Councilor Irish
• No further action on 29 Franklin Street parking complaint; placed on file
• No further action on crosswalk safety concerns at Main/Granger; placed on file

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet via remote participation. The committee will review financial status and previous action items.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of June surplus
• Review of bonus payouts status

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to discuss strategic planning for 2026-2029 and review personnel updates. The body will consider a vote to approve the SEIU Cafeteria Workers 2025-2028 contract.

• Vote to approve and sign SEIU Cafeteria Workers 2025-2028 Contract
• Review of job description for Social Emotional Teacher at Whitcomb Middle School
• Strategic Planning 2026-2029 regarding Teaching & Learning and Finance & Operations
• Personnel update on unfilled positions
• Acceptance of donations and gifts

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve retirements, refunds, transfers, and rollovers. The board will also review financial information and consider the approval of new members.

• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Approval of new members
• Review of financial information
• Executive session regarding personnel matters

The Retirement Board unanimously approved a motion to forward a recommendation raising the COLA base from $14,000 to $15,000 to the City Council. It also approved payroll and vendor warrants totaling $1,618,169.05, accepted the July meeting minutes, the July bank reconciliation and operating budget, and accepted new member, retirement, refund/rollover, and transfer applications. All votes were 4‑0.

• Forward $15,000 COLA base increase recommendation to City Council (4-0)
• Approve payroll and vendor warrants totaling $1,618,169.05 (4-0)
• Accept July 2025 regular and executive session minutes (4-0)
• Accept July 2025 bank reconciliation and monthly operating budget (4-0)
• Accept new member applications and place on file (4-0)
• Accept retirement applications and place on file (4-0)
• Accept refund/rollover applications and place on file (4-0)
• Accept transfer requests and place on file (4-0)

City Clerk

The Marlborough Richer School Building Committee will meet to vote on minutes, review design updates, and discuss a public presentation schedule. The group will also receive an update from the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

• Vote to approve previous SBC minutes
• Review design update and LCCA update
• Discuss public presentation schedule for 9/17
• Receive MSBA PDP Comments update
• Review DBB/CM Delivery Method Recommendations

City Council Committees

The agenda is procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on several projects located near wetlands. The body is reviewing proposals for a state police facility, a condominium complex, and various residential and city improvements.

• 100 Martinangelo Dr.: Proposal for a 200,000 square foot lab and office building for Massachusetts State Police
• 130 Lizotte Dr.: Proposal to construct a 63-unit condominium
• 177-185 Williams St.: DPW proposal for two porous pavement parking lots
• 4 Quinn Rd.: Proposal to build a single-family home
• 611 Stevens St. and 204 Farm Rd.: Requests for above ground pools and site work

The Conservation Commission approved the draft Order of Conditions for the single‑family home at 4 Quinn Rd. with a 6‑0 vote. It also issued a positive determination of applicability for 611 Stevens St., requiring the applicant to file a Notice of Intent, also by a 6‑0 vote. Several other projects were continued to future meetings, and the minutes from the August 7 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 4 Quinn Rd. (6-0)
• Issued Positive Determination of Applicability for 611 Stevens St., requiring NOI filing (6-0)
• Continued hearing on porous pavement parking lots at 177‑185 Williams St. to Sep 4, 2025
• Continued hearing on 204 Farm Rd. gravel parking, pool, shed to Sep 4, 2025
• Continued hearing on 100 Martinangelo Dr. lab/office building to Sep 4, 2025
• Continued hearing on 130 Lizotte Dr. 63‑unit condominium to Sep 18, 2025
• Approved minutes from Aug 7, 2025 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes, review joint conservation meeting minutes, discuss commission budgets, and hold a public discussion on lake drawdown. Additional topics include boat launch activities and 2026 boat training requirements.

• Approve July 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Joint Conservation/FMC Meeting Minutes Review
• Commission Budgets discussion
• Lake Drawdown Discussion

Licensing Board

The Marlborough Licensing Board will hold a special meeting to address administrative business, including a one-day alcohol license application for Masonic Hall at 8 Newton Street. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• One-day alcohol license application (SLQR-282) for Masonic Hall, 8 Newton Street

The Licensing Board voted 3‑0 to approve the one‑day application SLQR‑282 for the Masonic Hall at 8 Newton Street. The board then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved one‑day application SLQR‑282 for Masonic Hall (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

City Council

The council voted 10‑0 to reappoint David A. Giorgi as Police Chief for four years, beginning August 21, 2025. It also approved multiple police‑related grants and a $10,000 gift for K‑9 vests, an intermunicipal storm‑water agreement with Shrewsbury, a sidewalk easement on Lincoln Street, and a housing‑related regulatory agreement for the Vesa development. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Reappointed David A. Giorgi as Police Chief for a four‑year term (10‑0)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Shrewsbury for Regional Stormwater Coalition FY26‑30 (10‑0)
• Accepted $10,000 gift from Estate of Donna J. Colacchio for police K‑9 bulletproof vests (10‑0)
• Accepted $199,964 grant to offset police dispatch overtime costs (10‑0)
• Accepted $66,229.27 grant to offset police dispatch training costs (10‑0)
• Accepted $33,825 grant for police equipment, quality‑assurance reviews, and overtime offset (10‑0)
• Accepted permanent sidewalk easement at 272 Lincoln Street from 272 Lincoln LLC (10‑0)
• Authorized mayor to enter LIP regulatory agreement for Vesa development at 339 Boston Post Road East (10‑0)

Planning Board

The board voted 6-0 to accept and file the July 21 2025 meeting minutes with minor corrections. The board voted 6-0 to move agenda item 5A (547 Stow Road) up in the order. The board voted 6-0 to accept and file Tim Black’s August 13 2025 correspondence and to table further discussion of the streetlight proposal until the next meeting.

• Accepted July 21 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Moved agenda item 5A (547 Stow Road) up (6-0)
• Accepted Tim Black’s August 13 2025 correspondence and tabled streetlight discussion (6-0)

Licensing Board

The Marlborough Licensing Board will hold a special meeting to review a one-day alcohol license application for an event at Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church in Marlborough. The board will also conduct administrative business and adjourn.

• One-day alcohol license application SLQR-261 for Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 9 Central Street
• Betty Peltikis listed as event organizer

The board voted 2‑0 to approve three one‑day license applications (SLQR‑281) for the Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church's annual Greek Festival, scheduled for August 29‑31. The board also voted 2‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 12:10 PM.

• Approved three one‑day license applications for Greek Festival (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:10 PM (2‑0)

Board of Health

The Marlborough Board of Health will hold its regular meeting to review and approve minutes, receive director updates on migrant housing, nursing, sanitation, arbovirus, rodents, and kratom regulation, and review a variance request at 365 South Street. The agenda includes routine procedural items and may cover additional topics as permitted by law.

• Migrant Housing Update
• Kratom Regulation - Discussion
• 365 South Street - Variance Request

The Board approved the July 8, 2025 minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It granted a variance allowing 365 South Street to remain unconnected to the city sewer, also by a 2‑0 vote. The Board set a public hearing on the proposed Kratom restriction for September 11, 2025. The meeting was adjourned with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Granted variance for 365 South Street to not connect to city sewer (2-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Kratom regulation for Sep 11, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will meet to discuss the opening of the 2025-26 school year and the Richer School building project. The agenda also includes discussions on a vacant committee seat and superintendent communication norms.

• Richer School Building Project Update
• Vacant School Committee Seat
• Superintendent Entry Plan Process
• Opening of SY 25-26
• District Improvement Plans

City Clerk

The Marlborough Richer School Building Committee is meeting to review project milestones and design schemes. The committee will vote on enrollment decisions and determine which site options to pursue or drop.

• Vote to approve previous meeting minutes
• Decision to drop school improvement options at Kane
• Decision to drop the William St Option
• Discussion to continue forward with the Forest & Ames option
• Design presentation on Richer Site Scheme Development by LPAA

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several projects located near wetlands. The body is reviewing notices of intent for residential and commercial developments and requests for determination of applicability for private property improvements.

• Proposal for a 200,000 square foot lab and office building for the Massachusetts State Police at 100 Martinangelo Dr.
• Proposal for a 63-unit condominium at 130 Lizotte Dr.
• Proposal for a single-family home at 4 Quinn Rd.
• Proposal for two porous pavement parking lots at 175-185 Williams St.
• Review of Conservation Restriction and monitoring report for 339 Boston Post Rd.

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the Conservation Restriction for 339 Boston Post Rd. (vote 7‑0). It also approved the minutes from July 2 and July 17, and the Wetland Replication Area Monitoring Report (both 7‑0). All other project proposals were postponed for further review at the August 21 meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 2 and July 17 (7-0)
• Approved Conservation Restriction for 339 Boston Post Rd (7-0)
• Approved Wetland Replication Area Monitoring Report (7-0)
• Continued public hearing on 177-185 Williams St. parking project to Aug 21
• Continued determinations for 611 Stevens St., 204 Farm Rd., 4 Quinn Rd., 100 Martinangelo Dr., and 130 Lizotte Dr. to Aug 21

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cultural Council will meet to determine its funding priorities for fiscal year 2026. The body will also discuss project planning for Marlborough Walks and upcoming community festivals.

• Vote on FY26 Council Priorities
• Draft project plan for Marlborough Walks Phase II
• Review of Framingham Hearts Call for Artists
• Planning for August 23 Community Tent at Marlborough Farmers Market
• Planning for August 31 Labor Day Festival and September 14 Food Truck & Arts Festival

City Council Committees

The City Council Finance Committee is meeting to review items in the provided committee packet. The agenda is primarily procedural, listing the meeting time and associated documents.

City Council Committees

The City Council Public Services Committee is scheduled to meet. The provided agenda consists of procedural postings and packet references without specific line items.

City Council Committees

The City Council Urban Affairs Committee is scheduled to meet on August 4, 2025. The provided agenda consists of meeting postings and a packet; no specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

Disabilities Commission

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to conduct routine business and hear from a guest. The agenda includes a presentation by Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt.

• Guest presentation by Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and vote on applications for land classification and tax abatements. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation and ATB appeals.

• Vote on forest, agricultural/horticultural, and recreational land classifications under MGL c. 61, c. 61A, and c. 61B
• Review and vote on real property and personal property tax abatement applications
• Discussion and vote on outstanding ATB appeals, abatements, and settlements

Community Development Authority

The Marlborough Community Development Authority will discuss elderly housing vacancies, rent adjustments, and updates on properties at 223 Mechanic Street and 149 Dicenzo Boulevard. The body will also consider approvals for payables and a specific capital improvement project bidder.

• Motion to approve low bidder for FISH 170101 Performance PH
• Approval to bid for FISH 170102
• CBIZ Audit Proposal for Section 8 AUP FY25-FY29
• Bolton Street laundry card machine investigation
• Rent adjustments for Fiscal Year 25

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will consider a request to close a section of Weed Street and review traffic concerns on several local roads. The body will also review a plan to remove a traffic signal at Church Street and Hildreth Street.

• Request to close Weed Street between Court Street and Florence Street
• Traffic and speed concerns on Fowler St., Akroyd St., and Stevens St.
• Parking issues on Middle Street and Witherbee Street
• Proposed 'No Left Turn' sign on Church Street at East Main Street
• Draft implementation plan for traffic signal removal at Church Street and Hildreth Street

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider several one-day liquor licenses for local festivals and fundraisers. The board will also review applications for outside seating, manager changes, and a license transfer. Additionally, the board will review police reports regarding the Prospector.

• One-day licenses for Celebrate Mexico Festival, Friends of the Marlborough Public Library, and Marlborough Food Truck & Arts Festival
• Outside seating application for Lost Shoe at 19 Weed Street
• Manager change for Olive Garden at 728 Donald Lynch Blvd.
• License transfer for Post Road Pantry at 21 Boston Post Road E
• Police reports regarding the Prospector operating past allowable time on June 6 and 7, 2025

The Licensing Board approved three one‑day event licenses, approved an outdoor seating expansion for Lost Shoe Brewing with specified hours, approved a manager change at Olive Garden, and approved the transfer of the Post Road Pantry license with collateral, inventory pledges and extended hours. The board also accepted the June 25 meeting minutes and adjourned. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Tabled Celebrate Mexico Festival one‑day license (2-0)
• Approved Fund Raiser one‑day license (3-0)
• Approved Marlborough Food Truck & Arts Festival one‑day license, subject to insurance (3-0)
• Approved Lost Shoe Brewing outdoor seating expansion, subject to license mirroring agreement (3-0)
• Approved Olive Garden manager change, subject to clerk receiving Entity Vote (3-0)
• Approved Post Road Pantry license transfer, pledge of collateral, pledge of inventory, and hour change to 11 PM (3-0 each)
• Accepted June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review the Executive Director's report and the Sunshine Fund status. The board will also discuss potential topics for future meetings.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 minutes
• Executive Director's Report
• Sunshine Fund Status Report by Zella Haesche
• Discussion on topics for future board meetings

The Council on Aging Board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. After reviewing reports, the board unanimously voted to adjourn the regular meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet to vote on the 2024-2025 Annual Report and updates to the 2025-2026 Student Parent Handbook. The board will also review financial statements and construction budget tracking.

• Approval of 2024-2025 Annual Report
• Updates to the 2025-2026 Student Parent Handbook
• Review of financial statements and construction budget tracking
• Establishment of Board/Committee meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve new members, retirements, and financial refunds. The agenda includes a review of financial information and an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Approval of new members
• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Review of financial information
• Executive session regarding individual reputation, character, or discipline

The Marlborough Retirement Board approved the military buyback policy and a series of financial actions, all by unanimous 5‑0 votes. Items approved included index providers, payroll and refund warrants, the May‑June 2025 bank reconciliation and operating budget, new member applications, retirement and refund/rollover requests, and the 2024 audit. Each motion was seconded and passed without dissent.

• Approved Rhumbline & SSGA as index providers (5-0)
• Approved retiree payroll warrant $1,603,630.81 and related vendor/refund warrants (5-0)
• Accepted May & June 2025 bank reconciliation and monthly operating budget (5-0)
• Accepted five new full‑time member applications (5-0)
• Accepted three retirement applications (5-0)
• Accepted four refund/rollover applications (5-0)
• Approved military buyback policy (5-0)
• Approved 2024 audit by Roselli, Clark & Associates (5-0)

City Council

The council approved a $240,733 transfer from the Reserve for Salaries to fund the newly ratified collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters. It also approved a utility pole installation by MA Electric and Verizon with conditions, appointed Patrick Y. Greenhalgh as Principal Assessor, and accepted a $7,000 library gift and a $7,708 senior‑center grant. Additional budget transfers and reappointments were approved, and public hearing dates were set for two special‑permit applications.

• Approved $240,733 transfer for fire contract (10‑0)
• Approved utility pole installation on Bigelow St with conditions (9‑0)
• Appointed Patrick Y. Greenhalgh as Principal Assessor (10‑0)
• Accepted $7,000 gift for library summer reading program (10‑0)
• Accepted $7,708 grant for senior center DayBreak program (10‑0)
• Approved $20,750 transfer for educational incentive per MMEA contract (10‑0)
• Reappointed John W. Usinas to Commission on Disabilities (10‑0)
• Set Aug 18 public hearings for two special‑permit applications (10‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board nominated Chris Russ as Chair Pro tem and approved the June 9 and June 23, 2025 minutes. It moved the Paper Streets item on the agenda, tabled the Clover Street improvements until August 18, and voted 5‑0 to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council on the proposed zoning amendment, suggesting the coffee roastery be changed to a special permit. The board also accepted and filed the July 17, 2025 correspondence for the Ames Village overlay proposal.

• Nominated Chris Russ as Chair Pro tem (5-0)
• Accepted and filed June 9 and June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Moved item 2B “Paper Streets” before item 10 (5-0)
• Tabled reading of Clover Street improvements until Aug 18, 2025 (5-0)
• Sent favorable recommendation to City Council on zoning amendment (Order 25-1009477) with suggestion to reclassify coffee roastery to special permit (5-0)
• Accepted and filed Mr. Falk’s July 17, 2025 correspondence for Ames Village overlay (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review communications regarding a property on Lincoln Street and discuss local history projects. The body will also address website updates and the August meeting schedule.

• Communication from Massachusetts Historical Commission regarding antenna removal at 324 Lincoln St (MRB.187)
• Scenic Roads awareness and education project
• Revolution250 project update
• Website changes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for two Determination of Applicability requests. The body will also conduct a preconstruction meeting for a project on Boston Post Rd.

• Public hearing for 14’ x 14’ shed at 99 Matheson Dr.
• Public hearing for 30’ x 15’ x 5’ above ground pool at 611 Stevens St.
• Preconstruction meeting for 110-116 Boston Post Rd.
• National Grid electric distribution replacement work on North Bigelow St. and Elm St.
• National Grid 2025 vegetation management plan for rights-of-way

The Commission unanimously approved the June 5, 2025 minutes (6‑0). It postponed the 611 Stevens St. pool request to the August 7 meeting. It issued a Negative Determination of Applicability with standard conditions, approving shed option 3 at 99 Matheson Dr. (6‑0). The Commission agreed the contractor’s wetland construction plan could proceed and then adjourned unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Continued 611 Stevens St. pool request to Aug 7 meeting
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 99 Matheson Dr., approving option 3 (6-0)
• Approved contractor’s wetland construction plan to proceed (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council Committees

The City Council Public Services Committee is meeting to review two telecommunications petitions. The committee will consider requests regarding wireless and cable infrastructure at specific city locations.

• Wireless petition for SP-115 Onamog St
• Comcast petition for 630 Forest St

City Council Committees

The City Council Urban Affairs Committee is meeting to review packets regarding two specific properties. The committee will discuss matters related to Green Armory Laboratories, Inc. and McDonald's Restaurant signs.

• Review of Green Armory Laboratories, Inc. at 260 Cedar Hill St
• Review of McDonald's Restaurant signs at 735 Boston Post Rd East

City Clerk

The Marlborough Richer School Building Committee will meet virtually to discuss the Richer Elementary School Project. The body will review meeting milestones and consider service proposals for the PSR phase.

• Vote to approve previous meeting minutes
• Review of meetings and milestones for LPA/VTX PSR
• Review and approval of additional VTX service proposals for PSR phase
• Confirmation of MSBA submission and next steps

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet to review commission budgets and weed treatment results. The body will also conduct reviews of a joint meeting with Conservation and the July 4th weekend.

• Commission Budgets
• Weed Treatment Feedback/Results
• Joint Conservation/FMC Meeting After Action Review
• July 4th Weekend Lessons Learned

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive updates on migrant housing, staffing, and public health concerns. The body will also discuss proposed regulations for body art.

• Discussion of proposed Body Art Regulations
• Migrant Housing Update
• Arbovirus and Rodent Updates
• Subdivision, Site Plan & Special Permit Reviews

The Board approved the Body Art Regulations as written with a 2‑0 vote. Earlier, the May 6, 2025 minutes were accepted by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 PM with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Adopted Body Art Regulations as written (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 PM (2‑0)

Disabilities Commission

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review minutes and the treasurer's report. The agenda includes a guest appearance by Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt.

• Guest presentation by Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt

Conservation Commission

The Marlborough and Hudson Conservation Commissions and the Fort Meadow Commission are meeting to review a lake survey report. The bodies will discuss weed treatment, lake drawdowns, and the creation or amendment of shoreline and tree removal policies.

• Review of latest lake survey report
• Discussion of weed treatment dates and new consultant
• Lake drawdown permit renewal for 2026
• Proposed policies on beach sand removal, docks, decks, and shoreline walls
• Tree removal and buffer zone restoration recommendations

The Marlborough, Hudson, and Ft. Meadow conservation commissions reviewed the latest lake survey, weed treatment results, and the upcoming lake drawdown permit renewal. They discussed shoreline erosion, beach sand addition policies, dock and wall regulations, and plans for resident education on weed identification and buffer zones. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on policy changes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:30 PM.

City Council Committees

The City Council Personnel Committee is meeting to review personnel postings. The agenda consists of procedural items and associated documentation.

• Review of personnel postings

City Council Committees

The City Council Urban Affairs Committee is meeting to review packets regarding two specific properties. The agenda focuses on discussions related to 27 Curtis Ave and 401 Elm St.

• Review of packet for 27 Curtis Ave
• Review of packet for 401 Elm St

City Council Committees

The City Council Finance Committee is meeting to review items in the provided committee packet. The agenda consists of procedural listings for the meeting and associated documents.

City Clerk

The Municipal Aggregation Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review pricing provided by Colonial Power.

• Review of pricing from Colonial Power

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Governance Committee will meet via remote participation. The committee is scheduled to vote on board appointments and a new technology policy.

• Approval of new and reappointed Board Members
• Approval of Policy on Board Use of Technology
• Approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to vote on personnel and policy updates. The board will decide on the appointment of members and financial bonuses.

• Approval of new and reappointed Board Members
• Approval of Policy on Board Use of Technology
• Approval of Surplus Bonuses

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review membership openings and provide updates on two specific projects. The body will also vote to approve the minutes from the May meeting.

• Scenic Roads awareness and education project
• Revolution250 project update
• Membership openings

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review proposed signage and safety improvements at several city intersections. The body will also discuss traffic calming policies and specific pedestrian safety requests.

• Proposed improvements to Broad Street/West Main Street intersection and crosswalk
• Proposed 'No Left Turn' sign on Church Street at East Main Street
• Pedestrian safety issues on Windmill Drive and Hudson Street
• Review of City of Marlborough Traffic Calming Policy
• Review of Church Street/Hildreth Street traffic signal warrant study results

The commission approved the minutes from the April 30 meeting with all members in favor. The parking dispute on Jonas Court and the Broad Street/West Main Street intersection improvements were removed from the agenda as non‑commission matters. The commission voted to refer the proposed No Left Turn sign at Church Street and East Main Street to Engineering for review. It also referred the Gikas Lane visibility request and the Windmill Drive pedestrian safety concern to Engineering and the School Department, respectively.

• Approved April 30 minutes (all in favor)
• Removed Jonas Court parking dispute from agenda
• Removed Broad Street/West Main Street intersection improvements from agenda
• Referred No Left Turn sign on Church St at East Main St to Engineering
• Referred Gikas Lane/Hudson Street vegetation cut and signage check to Engineering
• Referred Windmill Drive/Hudson Street pedestrian safety issue to Commissioner Scott for School Department outreach

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider several one-day licenses for local events and a Class II Dealership License application. The board will also review minutes from May and June 2025.

• One-day license for Celebrate Mexico Festival at Union Common, 1 Bolton St
• One-day license for Marlborough Police Association fundraiser at Lost Shoe/Weed Street
• One-day license for company outing at City Hall Plaza, 140 Main St
• Class II Dealership License application for FR Motor Group LLC at 103-A Mechanic St

The Licensing Board approved a Class II dealership license for FR Motor Group LLC with limits on the number of cars for sale and signage. It also approved two one‑day event licenses and tabled a third. The board accepted the May 28 and June 10 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Tabled Celebrate Mexico Festival one‑day license (SLQR-264) – motion passed 2-0
• Approved Fund Raiser one‑day license (SLQR-270) – motion passed 2-0
• Approved Company Outing one‑day license (SLQR-271) – motion passed 2-0
• Approved Class II dealership license for FR Motor Group with restrictions – motion passed 2-0
• Accepted May 28, 2025 minutes with amendment – motion passed 2-0
• Accepted June 10, 2025 minutes – motion passed 2-0
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed 2-0

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will review financial reports and state elderly housing data. The body will discuss updates for properties at 223 Mechanic Street and 149 Dicenzo Boulevard, as well as a bid advertisement for a FISH project.

• Bid advertisement for FISH project 170101
• Update and application for 149 Dicenzo Boulevard
• Update for 223 Mechanic Street
• Review of State Elderly Housing vacancies and work orders for May 2025
• Approval of May/June 2025 payables and May 2025 financials

City Clerk

The Municipal Aggregation Committee is reviewing current and projected NGrid electricity rates. The body is discussing the Day-Ahead Ancillary Services Initiative (DASI) and establishing a timeline for a new contract before the current First Point Power agreement expires in November 2025.

• Review of current city rate of 0.14150 $/kW-hr through November 2025
• Review of anticipated NGrid pricing of 0.15484 $/kW-hr from August 2025 to January 2026
• Discussion of Day-Ahead Ancillary Services Initiative (DASI) and its impact on contracts
• Review of projected 2025 savings and First Point Power contract savings
• Establishment of a decision deadline by August 2025 for a new electricity contract

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will discuss updates to the Richer Elementary School Education Plan and preliminary design program. The body will also consider approvals for a new Human Resources position and an updated Finance Office job description.

• Approval of new position for Human Resources Office
• Approval of updated job description for Finance Office
• Richer Elementary School Study Preliminary Design Program Update
• First read of Policy IM Animals in School
• Marlborough Public Schools Music Award Recommendation Request for Proposals

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee is meeting in an executive session to protect the body's bargaining position. The agenda consists of procedural items and the review of previous session minutes.

• Minutes from the May 27, 2025 Executive Session
• Minutes from the June 10, 2025 Executive Session

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve retirements, refunds, transfers, and new members. The board will also review financial information and conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Approval of new members
• Review of financial information
• Executive session regarding personnel reputation, health, or discipline

The Marlborough Retirement Board voted 5‑0 to adopt a 7‑step salary schedule for the Assistant Director (effective April 1, 2025) and Administrative Assistant (effective May 13, 2025). It also approved a procedure to write off retiree overpayments under $800 after three contact attempts, with a 5‑0 vote. In the same meeting the board approved several warrants, the monthly operating budget, and accepted multiple retirement and membership applications, all by unanimous vote.

• Approve 7‑step salary schedule for Assistant Director and Administrative Assistant (5‑0)
• Approve overpayment write‑off procedure for amounts under $800 (5‑0)
• Award Accidental Disability Retirement and submit Disability Transmittal (5‑0)
• Approve Retiree Payroll $1,563,465.88, Vendor Warrant $59,428, Staff Payroll $38,365.85, Refund Warrant $110,535.10 (5‑0)
• Accept Monthly Operating Budget (5‑0)
• Accept new full‑time member applications (5‑0)
• Accept nine retirement applications (5‑0)
• Accept three Refund/Rollover applications (5‑0)

City Council

The council authorized an $800,000 appropriation for building renovations and gave the Mayor permission to borrow the same amount by issuing city bonds or notes, with a 9‑0 vote. It also accepted a $1,900 grant for invasive‑species management (9‑0). The council approved the installation of two utility poles—single‑owned pole #34‑25 and joint‑owned pole #37‑5—each with detailed conditions (9‑0). Several commission appointments and reappointments were approved (9‑0).

• Approved $800,000 building renovation appropriation (9‑0)
• Authorized borrowing $800,000 via city bonds/notes (9‑0)
• Accepted $1,900 invasive‑species grant (9‑0)
• Approved installation of single‑owned pole #34‑25 with conditions (9‑0)
• Approved installation of joint‑owned pole #37‑5 with conditions (9‑0)
• Reappointed R. John Skarin to Conservation Commission (9‑0)
• Reappointed Brendan J. Downey to Historical Commission (9‑0)
• Appointed Peter B. Welsh to Historical Commission (referred to Personnel Committee) (9‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to set public hearing dates for two zoning amendments on July 21, 2025. It approved a reduction of the bond for the 547 Stow Road subdivision from $264,000 to $242,000 and accepted filing of documents for the 689 Pleasant Street subdivision, referring them to Legal. The Board also directed Engineering to review the Stratton Woods subdivision, draft a certification document, and identify additional subdivisions for future consideration. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Set public hearing for Zoning Amendment Order No. 25-1009477 (July 21, 2025) – vote 6-0
• Set public hearing for Zoning Amendment Order No. 25-1009458 (July 21, 2025) – no vote recorded
• Approve bond reduction for 547 Stow Road subdivision from $264,000 to $242,000 – vote 6-0
• Accept and file 689 Pleasant Street documents and refer to Legal Department – motion carried (5-0)
• Direct Engineering to review Stratton Woods subdivision, draft public meeting certification, and identify additional subdivisions – vote 6-0
• Board determined applicant must notify direct abutters plus one property and hold informal meeting on August 18, 2025 for Clover Street improvements – decision made
• Adjourn meeting – vote 6-0

City Clerk

The Richer School Building Committee will review test fits and cost estimates for the Richer Elementary School project. The body will vote on which options to advance into the Project Scope Refinement (PSR) stage and approve the Project Delivery Process (PDP) submission.

• Review of test fits by LPA
• Presentation of cost estimates by VIX
• Vote to approve options for the PSR stage
• Vote to approve the PDP submission

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and vote on applications for motor vehicle excise tax abatements and real and personal property tax abatements. The board will also consider exemption applications for religious and charitable organizations.

• Applications for motor vehicle excise tax abatements
• Exemption applications for religious and charitable organizations
• Abatement applications for real property and personal property tax
• Discussion of potential overlay release
• Outstanding ATB appeals, abatements, and settlements

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee is meeting for a negotiations session. The body intends to enter executive session to conduct strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Unit B Administrator's Union.

• Collective bargaining strategy with Unit B Administrator's Union

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet to review financial reports and the capital plan. The committee is scheduled to vote on the release of May surplus funds for bonuses.

• Vote to release May surplus funds for bonuses
• Review of the Capital Plan in relation to the end of year
• Review of cash disbursements and procurement memo
• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to hold an executive session. The board intends to discuss litigation strategy regarding ZBA Case No# 1497-2023.

• Executive session regarding Alice R. Wright, et al. v. Ralph Loftin, et. al. (Middlesex Sup. Ct. No. 2381CV01593)
• Discussion of ZBA Case No# 1497-2023 concerning 785 & 795 Boston Post Road East

City Council Committees

The City Council Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss the acceptance of private ways. The provided agenda consists of the meeting posting and the committee packet.

• Acceptance of private ways

School Committee Meetings

The Policy Sub-Committee of the Marlborough School Committee is meeting to discuss school policies. The primary agenda item is a review of the Animals in Schools Policy - IM.

• Review of Animals in Schools Policy - IM

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet to review commission budgets and weed treatment schedules. The body will also discuss potential changes to its information webpage and a joint meeting with the Conservation Commission.

• Commission Budgets
• Weed Treatment Dates/Notifications
• Joint Conservation/FMC Meeting Discussion
• Commission Information/Webpage Changes

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding. The discussion involves cafeteria employees represented by SEIU, Local 888.

• Memorandum of Understanding between Marlborough School Committee and Cafeteria Employees, SEIU, Local 888

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to address administrative business. The primary focus is the review of one-day license applications for events at Masonic Hall.

• One-day license application for Graduation Party (SLQR-267) at Masonic Hall, 8 Newton St.
• One-day license application for Birthday Party (SLQR-268) at Masonic Hall, 8 Newton St.
• One-day license application for Bridal Shower (SLQR-269) at Masonic Hall, 8 Newton St.

The Licensing Board approved three one‑day license applications for a graduation party, birthday party and bridal shower at the Masonic Hall on Newton Street. The motion passed with a 2‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved one‑day license for graduation party (2‑0)
• Approved one‑day license for birthday party (2‑0)
• Approved one‑day license for bridal shower (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting to vote on several administrative items. The board will consider the school's accountability plan for the next five years and the 2024-2025 surplus.

• Vote on AMSA Accountability Plan 2025-2030
• Vote on 2024-2025 Surplus
• Vote on Dwayne Stanley as Trustee
• Appointment of Stephan Richter to STEM Soaring Eagles
• Introduction of Jess Bowen as 2025-2026 Faculty Representative

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to elect officers for the 2026 fiscal year and hear from a guest speaker. The body will also review the Executive Director's report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Election of Vice Chair Judy Benedetto, Secretary Kathy Faddoul, and Springwell Alternate Representative Pat Gallier
• Presentation by Mary Mathieu, Director of Care Coordination at UMass Marlborough Hospital

The board first tabled the approval of the May 13, 2025 minutes. After the minutes were read and corrected, the board unanimously approved them. The board also unanimously elected Judy Benedetto as Vice Chair, Kathy Faddoul as Secretary, and Pat Gallier as Springwell Alternate Representative for the July 1 2025 – June 30 2026 term.

• Tabled approval of May 13 minutes (motion by Kathy Faddoul)
• Approved May 13 minutes unanimously (motion by Judy Kane)
• Elected Judy Benedetto as Vice Chair unanimously
• Elected Kathy Faddoul as Secretary unanimously
• Elected Pat Gallier as Springwell Alternate Representative unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to introduce a new Interim Superintendent and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU Local 888 cafeteria employees. The meeting includes reports on school improvement plans and student absenteeism.

• Introduction of Incoming Interim Superintendent
• Memorandum of Understanding between School Committee and Cafeteria Employees, SEIU, Local 888
• Acceptance of Donations and Gifts
• Update on Marlborough Public School's Walking Zones
• Report on School Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism

City Council

The council adopted the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting and filed related communications. It referred Comcast’s underground conduit petition to the Public Services Committee and recorded several public hearings on wireless, marijuana testing, warehousing, and zoning matters. The council also approved a $226,882.36 fund transfer to support the recently ratified agreement with the Marlborough Municipal Employees Association, sending it to the Finance Committee.

• Adopted minutes of the May 19, 2025 City Council meeting
• Filed City Engineer’s communication on Comcast conduit petition
• Referred Comcast conduit petition to Public Services Committee
• Recorded public hearing on Dish Wireless wireless facility permit
• Recorded public hearing on marijuana testing laboratory permit at 260 Cedar Hill Street
• Recorded public hearing on 203,500‑sq‑ft warehousing permit at 415 Elm Street
• Recorded public hearing on Ames Village Overlay District zoning amendment
• Approved $226,882.36 transfer request to fund MMEA agreement, referred to Finance Committee

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 6‑0 to set a public hearing for the Ames Village District zoning amendment on July 21, 2025. It also voted 6‑0 to refer the Clover Street private‑way improvement proposal to Engineering and the October 3, 2023 zoning determination to the Legal Department. Additionally, the Board voted 6‑0 to accept and file bond‑reduction correspondence and refer that request to Engineering. Several subdivision progress reports were accepted and filed with unanimous 6‑0 votes.

• Set public hearing date for Ames Village District zoning amendment (July 21, 2025) – 6-0
• Refer Clover Street improvements to Engineering for review – 6-0
• Refer October 3, 2023 zoning determination for Clover Street to Legal Department – 6-0
• Accept and file bond reduction request correspondence and refer to Engineering – 6-0
• Accept and file May 19, 2025 meeting minutes – 5-0 (abstain Fortin)
• Accept and file Clover Street correspondence – 6-0
• Accept and file June 4 and June 6, 2025 correspondence for 547 Stow Road – 6-0
• Accept and file June 2 and June 5, 2025 correspondence for 689 Pleasant Street – 6-0

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will review financial reports and housing updates. The body is considering approvals for a third-party assignment for CASL and a bid for project FISH 170101.

• Approval to bid for Capital Improvement Plan project FISH 170101
• Motion to approve designated third-party assignment for CASL
• Update on insurance claim for Bolton St. Flood
• Update on cameras at Bolton and Pleasant St.
• Update on 223 Mechanic Street

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for determination of applicability for a residential project near wetlands. The body will also address enforcement order signature sheets for two properties.

• Public hearing for deck extension and screened-in porch at 101 Littlefield Ln.
• Enforcement order signature sheet for 611 Stevens St.
• Enforcement order signature sheet for 204 Farm Rd.

The commission unanimously approved the May 15, 2025 minutes. It issued a Negative Determination with standard conditions for a deck extension at 101 Littlefield Lane, finding no wetland impact. Enforcement orders for properties at 611 Stevens Street and 204 Farm Road were ratified. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Issued Negative Determination with Standard Conditions for 101 Littlefield Ln deck extension (6-0)
• Ratified Enforcement Order for Abraham Rivera, 611 Stevens St (6-0)
• Ratified Enforcement Order for Elder Garcia Fuentes, 204 Farm Rd (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cultural Council will meet to review updates on the Marlborough Walks program and the FY25 grant cycle. The body will also discuss a series of scheduled community events taking place between June and September.

• June 22: Splash Into Summer on Main Street
• August 23: Community Tent at Marlborough Farmers Market
• August 31: Labor Day Festival on Main Street
• September 14: Food Truck & Arts Festival on Main Street
• FY25 Grant Cycle updates from Treasurer

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from the library director. The meeting includes reports from the library's Friends and Foundation groups.

• Trust Fund / State Aid Report for May 2025
• Director’s Report
• Friends of the Marlborough Public Library report
• Marlborough Public Library Foundation report

The trustees approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. They also approved the Trust Funds/State Aid Report. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. No cuts were made to the library budget and Sunday openings are planned for the fall.

• Accepted May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted Trust Funds/State Aid Report (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

School Council Meeings

The School Council will meet via Microsoft Teams to discuss school improvement planning for the 2025-2026 school year.

• School Improvement Planning for 2025-2026 SY

City Council Committees

The City Council Urban Affairs Committee is meeting on June 3, 2025. The provided agenda consists of procedural listings and document packets without specific action items.

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Finance Committee meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Education Committee will meet via remote participation. The committee is scheduled to review results from family and staff surveys.

• Approval of April 7, 2025 Education Committee minutes
• Review of Family Survey Results
• Review of Staff Survey Results

Disabilities Commission

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The meeting includes a guest appearance by Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt.

• Guest presentation by Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt

City Clerk

The City of Marlborough will hold a public hearing regarding the removal of a shade tree located within the public way. The meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025, at 5:30 PM at City Hall.

• Proposed removal of 16” Hickory tree at 114 East Dudley St

City Council Committees

The agenda for the June 2, 2025, Public Services Committee meeting consists of procedural postings and a packet. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

School Council Meeings

The Kane School Council will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss an updated School Improvement Plan. The meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at Kane School.

• Updated School Improvement Plan

Traffic Commission

The Marlborough Traffic Commission will meet to review the minutes from its April 30, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes discussing parking issues on Jonas Street, proposed improvements at the West Main Street/West Main Street intersection, and reviewing results from a traffic signal warrant study for Church Street/Hildreth Street.

• Review draft minutes from April 30, 2025 meeting
• Discuss parking issues on Jonas Street
• Review Church Street/Hildreth Street traffic signal warrant study results

Licensing Board

The Marlborough Licensing Board will decide on several alcohol and entertainment license applications, including outdoor dining for Ember & Alma Cocktail Bar and a full license upgrade for Chapa Paisa. The board will also review recent meeting minutes and hear reports from the chairman.

• One-day licenses for Farmers Market (Skaff Vineyard, Loyal Foe Brewing), Car Show (Flying Dreams Brewing), and Summer Concert Series (Tacklebox Brewing)
• Change of license category application from Wine & Malt to Full License for Chapa Paisa at 203-205 Main St
• OSLA-1 Outside Dining Application for Costa Restaurant Group (Ember & Alma Cocktail Bar) at 500 Boston Post Rd E
• ENT-213 Full Entertainment License Application for Picco Restaurant at 179 Main St
• CVIC-291 Common Victualler License Application for Picco Restaurant at 179 Main St

The Licensing Board approved several one‑day event licenses, a full liquor license change for Paisa, and an outside‑dining patio for Ember & Alma with three conditions. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The board also approved full entertainment and common victualler licenses for Picco Restaurant.

• Approved one‑day license SLQR‑262 for Farmers Market – Skaff Vineyard (3‑0)
• Approved one‑day license SLQR‑262 for Farmers Market – Loyal Foe Brewing (3‑0)
• Approved one‑day license SLQR‑265 for Car Show – Flying Dreams Brewing (3‑0)
• Approved one‑day license SLQR‑266 for Summer Concert Series – Tackle Box Brewing (3‑0)
• Approved change of license category to full license for Paisa (3‑0)
• Approved outside‑dining patio for Ember & Alma with three restrictions (3‑0)
• Approved full entertainment license ENT‑213 for Picco Restaurant (3‑0)
• Approved common victualler license CVIC‑291 for Picco Restaurant (3‑0)

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will meet to approve the FY26 School Operating Budget and an employee agreement addendum for the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Equity. The body will also consider four policies regarding health, wellness, and school visitors. Discussions will include FY26 budget reductions and walking zone updates.

• Approval of the FY26 School Operating Budget
• Signing of Employee Agreement Addendum A for Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Equity
• Policy IDA Health & Wellness
• Policy KB School Visitors/Volunteers and Policy KBA Volunteers/Chaperones
• Policy KBB Observations of Special Education Programs

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss a contract addendum and legal strategy. The session also includes the review of minutes from three previous executive meetings.

• Employee Agreement Addendum A for Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Equity
• Discussion of strategy regarding possible litigation
• Review of executive session minutes from January 9, April 29, and May 13, 2025

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet at 8:15 a.m. on May 27, 2025, at 289 Elm Street to conduct standard business including approval of minutes, financial review, and retirements. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and a public comment period.

• Approval of minutes
• Review of financial information
• Approval of retirements
• Executive session for personnel discussion
• Public comments

The Marlborough Retirement Board unanimously approved several financial items, including the retiree payroll warrant and a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment to the $14,000 base effective July 1, 2025. It accepted new member applications, retirement requests, transfer requests, and a write‑off of two death overpayments. The board also approved a five‑year renewal of its office lease with specified monthly rates.

• Approved retiree payroll warrant $1,552,216.65 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment on $14,000 base (unanimous 3‑0)
• Accepted seven new member applications (unanimous 3‑0)
• Accepted two retirement applications (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved write‑off of death overpayments for Tina Metivier and Phyllis Christo (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved five‑year office lease renewal with monthly rates from $2,600 to $3,000 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Accepted three transfer requests (unanimous 3‑0)
• Tabled discussion of investment strategies recommendation and staff salary surveys (unanimous 3‑0)

City Council

The council adopted the FY2026 operating budget hearing, re‑elected City Clerk Steven W. Kerrigan, approved several budget transfers including a $1,321,219 move from the Undesignated Fund to address the FY2025 deficit, and set spending limits for several revolving funds. It also approved grant acceptances for senior programming and reappointed Police Chief David Giorgi for a one‑year term.

• Reelected Steven W. Kerrigan as City Clerk (9 votes, adopted)
• Adopted FY2026 operating budget public hearing ($215,302,846, adopted)
• Approved $393,500 year‑end transfer for Public Works, Public Facilities and Legal departments (adopted)
• Approved $19,500 transfer from Undesignated Fund to Open Space Stabilization (adopted)
• Approved $1,321,219 transfer from Undesignated Fund to fund FY2025 deficit (adopted)
• Set spending caps: $500,000 Water & Sewer, $350,000 Parks & Rec, $150,000 Council on Aging, $143,520 Public Safety revolving funds (adopted)
• Approved $130,410 EOEA grant for Council on Aging senior programming (adopted)
• Reappointed Police Chief David Giorgi for a 1‑year term (adopted)

Planning Board

The Marlborough Planning Board voted unanimously to refer the draft home rule petition and its cover letter to the Legal Department for review and subsequent submission to City Council. The Board also approved the developer’s request to apply for a foundation permit because of a change in the state energy code. Several routine items – minutes, correspondence, an open‑space deed, and legal notices – were accepted and filed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted April 28, 2025 minutes (4-0, Fay abstained)
• Accepted and filed Code Enforcement Officer correspondence (5-0)
• Accepted and filed draft open space deed, referred to Legal (5-0)
• Allowed developer to apply for foundation permit due to energy code change (5-0)
• Referred draft home rule petition and cover letter to Legal for review and to City Council (5-0)
• Accepted and filed legal notices for 260 Cedar Hill St and 415 Elm St (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via remote participation to vote on ratifying the Department Chairs Contract. This is the only item on the agenda. The meeting is held in response to the extension of Governor Healey's executive order regarding open meeting law and social distancing.

• Vote to ratify the Department Chairs Contract

Historical Commission

The Marlborough Historical Commission will approve prior meeting minutes, discuss a project endorsement request for 179 Main St. (formerly Peoples Bank), and finalize recommendations for the Open Space and Recreation Plan 2025–2032. A Revolution250 project update may also be presented.

• 179 Main St. (formerly Peoples Bank) project endorsement request
• Finalize recommendations for Open Space and Recreation Plan 2025–2032
• Revolution250 project update (if needed)
• Approve April 2025 meeting minutes
• Correspondence and communications

City Clerk

The Marlborough Richer School Building Committee (SBC) will meet to review a draft space summary template, discuss programming, and advance site filtering for the Richer Elementary School project. The agenda also covers the MSBA process, including evaluation of options and cost estimates. No votes or decisions are noted; the meeting is a working session.

• Review Draft Space Summary Template and additional program elements
• Site filtering: process for site selection and evaluation criteria
• MSBA process: evaluation of options/test fits and basis for cost estimates and budget at PDP phase
• Next meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025 at 4pm

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission is meeting to discuss opening the boat launch and Memorial/Centennial Beach for the season, consider rule revisions with a Mass Environmental Police captain, and review budgets and a weed contract/survey date. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss a slalom course.

• Approve September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Boat launch opening discussion
• Memorial/Centennial Beach opening discussions
• Fort Meadow rule revisions with Captain Erik Tynan of Mass Environmental Police
• Weed contract/survey date and slalom course discussion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two proposals for work near wetlands: a deck and porch extension at 101 Littlefield Lane and underground conduit installation at 630 Forest Street. The commission will also discuss wetland violation notices for two properties and a certificate of compliance for a project that was never built. Other topics include a turtle study at Desert Natural Area, Eversource gas main replacement letters, and planning for June meetings.

• Public hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability for deck/porch extension at 101 Littlefield Ln.
• Public hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability for underground conduit and vaults at 630 Forest St.
• Wetland violation notices for 611 Stevens St. and 204 Farm Rd.
• Certificate of compliance (DEP# 212-249) for unbuilt project at 219 Williams St. & 27 Forest St.
• Discussion of turtle study at Desert Natural Area

The Conservation Commission voted 6-0 to issue a Negative Determination with Standard Conditions for Yellow Brick LLC’s underground conduit and vault installation near wetlands. Enforcement Orders were directed for wetland restorations at 611 Stevens St. and 204 Farm Rd. The Commission also approved a Certificate of Compliance for 219 Williams St. & 27 Forest St. and extended the turtle study for one year, each by unanimous vote.

• Negative Determination for Yellow Brick LLC underground conduit (6-0)
• Enforcement Order issued to restore wetlands at 611 Stevens St.
• Enforcement Order issued to remove parking area and restore grass at 204 Farm Rd.
• Certificate of Compliance issued for 219 Williams St. & 27 Forest St. (6-0)
• Turtle study approved for an additional year (6-0)
• Adjournment of meeting (6-0)

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Governance Committee will meet via remote participation. The committee is scheduled to discuss AI policy and the process for board candidates, including CORI checks.

• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of AI Policy
• Review of BOT Candidate Process and CORI checks

Recreation Commission

The Marlborough Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include approval of prior minutes, a parks report from the Department of Public Works, and a recreation report from Director Charles Thebado. The meeting will also address old and new business.

• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2024
• Parks report from DPW
• Recreation report from Director Charles Thebado

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to address administrative business. The primary item is a proposed amendment to an All Alcohol Liquor License for Picco Restaurant.

• Amendment for the addition of a pledge for Picco Restaurant, 179 Main St., with proposed manager Anthony Lawrence

The Licensing Board voted 2-0 to approve an amendment adding a pledge to the previously approved All Alcohol Liquor License for Picco Restaurant at 179 Main St. The motion was made by Member Bouvier and seconded by Chair Mitrakas. After the approval, the board adjourned the meeting with a 2-0 vote.

• Approved amendment to All Alcohol Liquor License for Picco Restaurant (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

City Council Committees

The City Council Finance Committee is meeting, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including a meeting posting and a packet. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are identified.

City Council Committees

The Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee is meeting to review a packet regarding expanded outdoor seating. No other specific agenda items were listed.

• Discussion of expanded outdoor seating

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding and an open meeting law complaint. These discussions are conducted privately pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(1).

• Memorandum of Understanding with AFL-CIO State Council, 93, Local 1709 Custodians/Houseworkers
• Open meeting law complaint from Kevin Maccioli dated April 30, 2025

Council on Aging

The Marlborough Council on Aging will vote on changing the start time of future board meetings and conduct a final review of proposed meeting dates for FY2026. They will also hold nominations for FY2026 officers including Vice Chair, Secretary, and Springwell representative.

• Board vote to change the start time of future Board meetings
• Final review of proposed Board meeting dates for FY 2026
• Nominations for FY 2026 - Vice Chair, Secretary & Springwell representative
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025
• Executive Director’s Report and Chair Updates

The Council on Aging Board approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting. The board adopted a motion to move future meeting start times to 9:00 a.m. beginning FY 2026. The FY 2026 meeting dates were also approved with no objections.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes (adopted)
• Changed Board meeting start time to 9:00 am effective FY 2026 (adopted, no objections)
• Adopted FY 2026 meeting schedule (adopted, no objections)

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will hear updates on principal searches for Goodnow Brothers Elementary and Marlborough High School, as well as walking zones. Action items include a Memorandum of Understanding with AFL-CIO Local 1709 custodians/houseworkers, first readings of four policies, and acceptance of donations. Public comment will be taken.

• Goodnow Brothers Elementary School principal search update
• Marlborough High School principal search update
• Memorandum of Understanding with AFL-CIO Local 1709 custodians/houseworkers
• First read of policies: IDA Health & Wellness, KB School Visitors/Volunteers, KBA Volunteers/Chaperones, KBB Observations of Special Education Programs
• Acceptance of donations and gifts

City Council Committees

The agenda consists of a posting and a packet for the City Council Urban Affairs Committee meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

City Council Committees

The City Council Finance Committee is meeting to hold budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2026. The agenda includes a budget posting and packet for review, but no specific dollar amounts or line items are mentioned.

• Fiscal Year 2026 budget hearings

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will discuss two applications: a one-day permit for a Mother's Day celebration at Ember & Alma's and a new full entertainment license for the Masonic Hall (Jacobs Hall) at 8 Newton St. The meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2025 at City Hall.

• One-day application SLQR-261 for Ember & Alma's Mother Day Celebration on the Patio, 500 Boston Post Rd E, owner Luiz Fernandes
• New full entertainment license ENT-211 for MCC, Masonic Hall (Jacobs Hall) at 8 Newton St.

The Licensing Board approved a one‑day application for Ember & Alma’s Mother Day Celebration on the patio at 500 Boston Post Rd E. It also approved a new full entertainment license for the Masonic Hall (Jacobs Hall) at 8 Newton St. Both motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved one‑day application SLQR-261 for Ember & Alma’s Mother Day Celebration, 500 Boston Post Rd E (2-0)
• Approved ENT-211 New Full Entertainment License for MCC, Masonic Hall (Jacobs Hall), 8 Newton St (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:14 p.m. (2-0)

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will hold a workshop to discuss adjustments to the FY26 Superintendent's School Budget. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside procedural items.

• Discuss budget adjustments to the FY26 Superintendent’s School Budget

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will consider routine approvals of minutes, payables, and financials, and receive updates on housing vacancies, work orders, rent adjustments, and a flood insurance claim. The board will also vote on FY2025 payment standards, certificates of substantial completion for a capital project, and a motion to execute a right of first refusal for 149 Dicenzo Boulevard.

• Motion to approve payables for March/April 2025 (Attachment A)
• Motion to approve March 2025 financials (Attachment B)
• Motion to approve FY2025 Payment Standards (Attachment D)
• Motion to approve Certificates of Substantial & Final Completion for FISH Project 170096 (Attachment E)
• Motion to execute Right of First Refusal for 149 Dicenzo Boulevard (Attachment G)

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough Richer School Building Committee is meeting to review the project schedule and programming vision. The body will discuss existing conditions assessments and the process for filtering and selecting potential sites.

• Review of PDP deliverables schedule
• Status update on programming and visioning effort
• Update on Existing Conditions Assessment activities
• Site selection process to reduce the list of potential sites

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hear director's updates on migrant housing, nursing, sanitation, rodent control, and body art regulations (informal discussion). The board may also review subdivision, site plan, and special permit applications. No votes on specific ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Director's update on migrant housing
• Rodent control update
• Informal discussion of body art regulations
• Nurse and assistant sanitarian updates
• Subdivision, site plan, and special permit reviews (as needed)

The Board of Health approved the March 4, 2025 minutes with a 2‑0 vote. The Board added a definition for an “independent practice medical provider” to the proposed body‑art regulations. The meeting was adjourned with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Added definition for “independent practice medical provider” to body‑art regulations
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Library Trustees

The Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a routine meeting to approve April meeting minutes, receive the April Trust Fund/State Aid report, and hear the Director's report. Other agenda items include updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation, plus old and new business.

• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2025
• Trust Fund / State Aid Report for April 2025
• Director’s Report
• Reports from Friends of the Marlborough Public Library and Library Foundation

Disabilities Commission

The Commission on Disabilities will hold a routine meeting covering roll call, approval of previous minutes, and a treasurer's report. A guest, Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt, is scheduled to address the commission. The agenda also includes old and new business items, though specifics are not listed.

• Guest appearance by Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's financial report

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget, as outlined in the agenda and accompanying budget document.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget with cover letter

The City Council adopted the April 28 minutes and scheduled a May 19 public hearing on the FY2026 operating budget of $215,302,846. It approved two fund transfers—$581,007 to short‑term interest for a bond note and $4,187,233 to the Health Insurance Trust Fund—both by a 4‑0 vote. The council denied a zoning map amendment for 36 Jefferson Street and passed an act allowing the council to appoint a replacement for the vacant Ward 7 seat. It also approved state grant acceptances for a boiler, security cameras, and a dog park.

• Adopted minutes of the April 28, 2025 meeting
• Set May 19, 2025 public hearing for FY2026 budget ($215,302,846) – adopted
• Approved $581,007 transfer to Short‑Term Interest (BAN) – vote 4‑0
• Approved $4,187,233 transfer to Health Insurance Trust Fund – vote 4‑0
• Denied zoning map amendment for 36 Jefferson Street – vote 4‑0
• Approved act allowing Council to appoint Ward 7 councilor vacancy – adopted
• Approved $25,000 grant for boiler replacement, $30,000 for security cameras, and $35,000 for a dog park – adopted

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to vote on applications for tax exemptions and real and personal property tax abatements. The board will also discuss strategy regarding outstanding ATB appeals and settlements in executive session.

• Applications for exemption under MGL c. 59, s. 5
• Religious and charitable organization exemption applications
• Real and personal property tax abatement applications
• Outstanding ATB appeals, abatements, and settlements

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will hold a special meeting to vet candidates for the interim superintendent position.

• Vetting of interim superintendent candidates

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet to review quarterly financials and a transportation bid. The board is scheduled to vote on the 2025-2026 budget and the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting.

• Vote on 2025-2026 Budget
• Transportation Bid
• Quarterly Financials
• Vote to approve March 27, 2025 BOT Minutes

School Council Meeings

The Kane School Council will meet on May 1, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve the School Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes a welcome and approval of previous meeting minutes. No specific proposals or financial items are listed.

• Welcome
• Approval of Minutes
• School Improvement Plan discussion

City Council Committees

The City Council Urban Affairs Committee meets to discuss two items: a medical marijuana proposal at Green Meadows and a property matter at 36 Jefferson Street. The agenda includes references to supporting documents but no details on decisions or recommendations.

• Green Meadows medical marijuana discussion
• 36 Jefferson Street property discussion

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss updates on specific street safety concerns and review the City of Marlborough Traffic Calming Policy. The body will also address traffic issues at Raising Cane's and crosswalks at Jaworek School.

• Review of City of Marlborough Traffic Calming Policy
• Status of 4-ft Passing Signs on Brigham Street
• Speed and traffic volume issues on Church Street
• Jaworek School crosswalks and crossing light
• Traffic concerns at Raising Cane’s

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 28, 2025 meeting and voted to take agenda items out of order to accommodate resident input. They received updates on speed and traffic volume on Church Street and discussed the draft Traffic Calming Policy. The commission decided to begin installing 4‑ft passing signs at the ends of Route 20 and Route 85, to move forward with design of Jaworek School crosswalks and a crossing light, and instructed RK Plaza to add new signage on Northboro Road East.

• Approved March 28, 2025 Traffic Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved taking agenda items out of order to accommodate residents (unanimous)
• Decided to start installing 4‑ft passing signs at each end of Route 20 and Route 85
• Decided to proceed with design of Jaworek School crosswalks and crossing light
• Decided RK Plaza will add new signs on Northboro Road East
• Continued development of the Traffic Calming Policy

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider multiple applications for one-day event licenses for fundraisers, festivals, and parties. The board is also reviewing requests for new entertainment licenses at two local venues.

• New Full Entertainment License for MCC at Masonic Hall (Jacobs Hall), 8 Newton St.
• New Outside Entertainment License for Zarape Restaurant, 33A Maple St.
• One-day licenses for events including the 5K Fundraiser, Summer Concert Series, and Farmers Market
• One-day license for Running of the Wolves Road Race at Kelleher Field, 72 Jefferson St.
• One-day license for Mother's Day Celebration at Ember & Alma's, 500 Boston Post Rd E

The Licensing Board approved a series of one‑day event applications, including fundraisers, concerts, races and markets, all by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved an outside entertainment license for Zarape Restaurant. Two applications—ENT‑211 for Masonic Hall and a Mother’s Day celebration—were tabled. The board accepted the March 26 and April 16 meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved SLQR-247–SLQR-252 one‑day event licenses (3‑0)
• Approved SLQR-253 Farmers Market, contingent on liability certificate (3‑0)
• Approved SLQR-254–SLQR-256 Masonic Hall events (3‑0)
• Approved SLQR-257–SLQR-260 events including Family Fun Festival and Splash into Summer (3‑0)
• Approved ENT-212 Zarape Restaurant outside entertainment license (3‑0)
• Tabled ENT-211 New Full Entertainment License for Masonic Hall (3‑0)
• Tabled SLQR-261 Ember & Alma’s Mother’s Day Celebration (3‑0)
• Accepted March 26 and April 16 meeting minutes (3‑0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will vote on routine approvals including minutes, payables, and financials. Housing items include updates on elderly vacancies, an insurance claim for Bolton St. Flood, and a motion to approve FY2025 payment standards. The board will also consider executing a right of first refusal for property at 149 Dicenzo Boulevard and approve certificates of substantial completion for capital project FISH 170096.

• Motion to approve payables for March/April 2025
• Motion to approve FY2025 payment standards for housing
• Motion to execute right of first refusal at 149 Dicenzo Boulevard
• Motion to approve certificates of substantial completion for FISH 170096
• Update on cameras at Bolton and Pleasant Streets

School Council Meeings

The Richer School Council will review and approve March meeting minutes, receive updates on the Investigating History Grant and Structured Literacy program, and discuss the Richer New School Project. The meeting also includes a report from TNTP and an open forum for public input.

• Approve minutes from March meeting
• Update on Investigating History Grant
• Structured Literacy update/feedback from Isabel Nowlan
• TNTP update
• Richer New School Project update

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet on April 29, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the School Committee Room (17 Washington Street) to adjourn to an executive session. The sole listed topic is contract negotiations strategy with non-union employees, citing a public meeting would harm bargaining positions.

• Executive session to discuss contract negotiations strategy with non-union employees

School Committee Meetings

The Policy Sub-Committee of the Marlborough School Committee will meet to review specific district policies. The session focuses on the Animals in Schools and Wellness policies.

• Review of Animals in Schools Policy — IM
• Review of Wellness Policy — IDA

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will discuss and vote on the FY2026 budget, a robotics overnight trip to the world championship, and acceptance of donations. Reports will cover the Goodnow Brothers Elementary principal search, math instruction, and summer programming. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• FY2026 School Committee Budget
• Marlborough High School Robotics Overnight Trip to World Championship
• Acceptance of Donations
• Goodnow Brothers Elementary School Principal Search
• Vision for Math Instruction

Retirement Board

The Board will hold a regular meeting to conduct routine business including approval of warrants, minutes, and financial review. They will enter executive session under purpose #1 to discuss the reputation, character, or discipline of an individual. Other items include approval of new members, retirements, refunds, transfers, and rollovers.

• Executive session under purpose #1 for discussion of an individual's reputation, character, or discipline
• Approval of warrants and minutes
• Review of financial information
• Approval of new members and retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers

The Marlborough Retirement Board approved a three‑year lease renewal for the retirement office at increasing monthly rates. It also approved payroll and vendor warrants totaling over $1.5 million. Several personnel actions were accepted, including new member appointments, a retirement, transfer requests, and a refund/rollover. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved 3‑year lease renewal (current $2,400/mo to $2,900/mo by 2028) – vote 5‑0
• Approved payroll and vendor warrants (Retiree $1,544,684.48, Vendor $24,519.01, Staff $19,016.15, Refund $67,305.82, Special $126.85) – vote 5‑0
• Approved ADR applicant to complete Medical Panel – vote 5‑0
• Accepted nine new full‑time member applications – vote 5‑0
• Accepted retirement of Police Captain Timothy Naze – vote 5‑0
• Accepted refund/rollover application for Grazel Svenson – vote 5‑0
• Accepted four transfer requests to MA Teachers – vote 5‑0
• Accepted PERAC memos #11‑#14 for filing – vote 5‑0

City Council

The council adopted the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting and approved two fire‑department safety grants totaling $9,800. It referred several large fund transfers and a $15,550,000 capital bond request to the Finance Committee, and approved specific project funding such as security cameras and a dog park with recorded votes.

• Adopted minutes of the City Council meeting, April 14, 2025 (adopted)
• Approved $2,600 grant to Fire Department for senior fire safety program (adopted)
• Approved $7,200 grant to Fire Department for student/community fire safety education (adopted)
• Referred $581,007 transfer from Free Cash to Short‑Term Interest for BAN interest to Finance Committee (adopted)
• Referred $4,187,233 transfer from Free Cash to Health Insurance Trust Fund to Finance Committee (adopted)
• Referred capital bond requests totaling $15,550,000 for facility, utility and street projects to Finance Committee (adopted)
• Approved $30,000 for security cameras at public housing (vote 5‑0)
• Approved $35,000 for Dog Park (vote 5‑0)

Planning Board

The board nominated Chris Russ as Chair Pro tem and approved the April 14 minutes. It accepted a Code Enforcement correspondence, provided photos to support sign enforcement, and tabled the Clover Street Improvements item until May 19. The board also requested updates from three subdivisions and voted to send a negative recommendation to the City Council on the proposed zoning amendment for 36 Jefferson Street.

• Nominated Chris Russ as Chair Pro tem (4-0)
• Accepted and filed April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted and filed Code Enforcement correspondence (5-0)
• Provided photos to Code Enforcement for sign enforcement (5-0)
• Tabled Clover Street Improvements item to May 19, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Requested updates from 76 Broad Street, Sterling Woods, and Water’s Edge subdivisions (5-0)
• Sent negative recommendation to City Council on 36 Jefferson Street zoning amendment (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will hold an executive session closed to the public to discuss the superintendent's salary range. The meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room at City Hall.

• Discussion on superintendent salary range (executive session)

City Council Committees

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

School Committee Meetings

The Superintendent Search Committee will convene on April 18, 2025, to conduct preliminary screening interviews of candidates for the superintendent position. The committee will adjourn to executive session, citing that a public meeting would have a detrimental effect on obtaining qualified applicants. No other business is scheduled.

• Conduct preliminary interviews of superintendent candidates in executive session

School Committee Meetings

The Superintendent Search Committee will meet to conduct preliminary screening interviews with candidates. The meeting will be held in executive session to avoid deterring qualified applicants.

• Candidate interviews for the preliminary screening process

Historical Commission

The Marlborough Historical Commission will meet to approve March minutes, review correspondence, and discuss current business. Items include workshop ideas for the Open Space and Recreation Plan 2025-2032, a communication regarding the carwash project at 225 E Main St (MACRIS ID: MRB 1082), and an update on the Revolution250 project.

• Approve minutes from March meeting
• Workshop ideas for the Open Space and Recreation Plan 2025-2032 for the Conservation Commission
• Review communication to Urban Affairs Committee chair re: 225 E Main St carwash project (MACRIS ID: MRB 1082)
• Revolution250 project update

Conservation Commission

The Marlborough Conservation Commission will meet on April 17, 2025, to review three Requests for Determination of Applicability. These involve tree removal and wetland buffer restoration at 190 Sudbury St., a vegetative management plan near train tracks between Cedar Hill St. and Rt. 85, and a deck rebuild at 9 Elizabeth Rd. near Ft. Meadow Reservoir. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and updates on open space planning.