Westborough public meetings in 2025

Youth Commission

The Westborough Youth Commission will meet on Dec. 22, 2025, in person at the Forbes Municipal Building and via Zoom. The agenda includes a discussion with Superintendent Borchers about a Westborough High School safety incident, reports from members, a review of the annual action plan, and updates on holiday store and WYFS programs. The commission will also consider approving any pending meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Meeting with Superintendent Borchers about Westborough High School safety incident
• Commission members’ individual reports and youth voting members’ reports
• Discussion of annual action plan (communication, public health, partnerships)
• Update on Holiday Store and WYFS programs
• Approve any pending meeting minutes

The Youth Commission voted to adjourn the meeting. The motion was made by Kate Storm, seconded by Rich, and approved unanimously by roll‑call. No other actions were decided; other topics were postponed to the next meeting.

• Adjourned meeting – unanimous approval (all members voted Yes)

Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will discuss updates to the Transportation Improvement Program and freight corridors. The body may vote to release proposed amendments for a 21-day public comment period.

• Proposed Amendment #2 to the FFY 2026-2030 TIP Highway Project Listing
• Proposed New Rural and Urban Freight Corridors
• FFY 2031 TIP Candidate Projects
• Safe Streets for All (S544) Update Presentation
• Vernon Connected Transportation Study Update Presentation

Library Board of Trustees

The Westborough Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss updates and reports, then vote on two policies: the Computer and Internet Use Policy and the Library of Things Policy. Additional agenda items include a repair project update, the Director's Report, and Treasurer's and Secretary's reports. The meeting also provides time for a public forum and community outreach updates.

• Vote on Computer and Internet Use Policy
• Vote on Library of Things Policy
• Repair Project Update
• Director’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report and Secretary’s Report

The Library Board of Trustees approved two new policies: the Computer and Internet Use Policy and the Library of Things Policy, each with a unanimous vote. Trustees also accepted the treasurer’s report and moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved Computer and Internet Use Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Library of Things Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Moved to end the meeting at 8:03 p.m. (unanimous)

School Committee

The Westborough School Committee meeting will discuss the transfer of an East Main Street property and the superintendent’s recommended FY27 budget. Committee members will vote on the CORI/SORI policy, the revised CTE policy, and the FY27 budget, and will approve the meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a superintendent’s update on English language learners and a revised career‑technical education policy.

• Transfer of East Main Street property
• Superintendent’s Recommended FY27 Budget (Executive Summary, Complete Budget Book, Overview slides)
• Vote CORI/SORI policy
• Vote Revised CTE Policy
• Vote FY27 Budget

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will meet to review the current status and future outlook of a repair project. The committee will also discuss pending change orders and other building-related issues.

• Discussion of Repair Project progress and look ahead
• Review of pending change orders

Cable Television Advisory Committee

The Cable Television Advisory Committee will present and discuss a summary of changes to the town's Charter/Spectrum contract, covering both language and financial terms. The committee will also review its own composition and consider the upcoming Verizon contract. These items will be addressed during the Select Board meeting on December 16, 2025.

• Presentation and discussion of changes to the Charter/Spectrum contract, including language and financials
• Review of Cable Advisory Committee makeup
• Discussion of the upcoming Verizon contract

Planning Board

The Westborough Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a subdivision application and a special permit for a multifamily development. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Downtown Rotary Project and a discussion on zoning articles for the 2026 Town Meeting.

• Public hearing for 50 Flanders Rd subdivision (Jacob Rich)
• Public hearing for 171 Mik & 221-223 Turnpike Rd multifamily development (Thomas Montelli)
• Presentation of Downtown Rotary Project (Kimley-Horn)
• Discussion on zoning articles for Spring 2026 Town Meeting
• Review and approval of November and December meeting minutes

The board approved a continuance of the hearing on the 50 Flanders Rd application to the Jan 6 2026 meeting. It also approved a continuance of the special permit and full site‑plan review for a north‑ and south‑parcel multifamily development to Jan 6 2026. Both motions passed unanimously, 5‑0.

• Continuance of 50 Flanders Rd hearing to Jan 6 2026 (5‑0)
• Continuance of multifamily development site‑plan review to Jan 6 2026 (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider requests for Local Action Units at 2 Daania Drive and 25 Connector Road. The board will also hold hearings for outstanding liquor licenses and discuss several litigation strategies in executive session.

• Request to waive connection fees for affordable units at Village Commons (2 Daania Drive)
• Local Action Units application for 25 Connector Road
• Liquor license hearings for Mandarin, Mayuri Indian Cuisine, and Torito Mexican Restaurant
• Appointment of Jaclyn Bonner as Town Accountant
• Executive session regarding real property at 231 Turnpike Road and 57 Brigham Street

The board unanimously approved two Local Initiative Program applications, one for four units at 2 Daania Drive with waived water and sewer connection fees, and another for converting the former extended‑stay hotel at 25 Connector Road into permanent rental housing with 25 % affordable units. Both motions were approved by a 5‑0‑0 vote and authorized Chair Ian Johnson to sign the supporting documents. The board also approved a Menorah display on the town rotary, appointed a new town accountant and a zoning board alternate, and adopted several past meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved Menorah installation on Rotary Dec 11‑23, gathering Dec 15 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved appointment of Town Accountant Jaclyn Bonner, term to 6/30/2028 (4‑0‑0)
• Appointed Rachel Weigensberg as Zoning Board of Appeals alternate, term to 6/30/2028 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Dec 2, Dec 8, and Oct 20 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑0 each)
• Authorized Chair to execute LIP application for 4 units at 2 Daania Drive and waive water/sewer fees (5‑0‑0)
• Approved LIP application for 25 Connector Road housing conversion, authorized Chair to sign documents (5‑0‑0)
• Entered executive session under MGL c.30A sections 21(a)(2),(3),(7) (5‑0‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely to conduct an executive session. The board will discuss legal strategies for multiple lawsuits and consider the value or purchase of real property.

• Litigation strategy for Ferris Development Group, LLC. v. Town of Westborough
• Litigation strategy for Town of Westborough v. Westborough SPE, LLC
• Purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 231 Turnpike Road, Off Brigham St
• Litigation strategy for CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough
• Contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Todd Minardi

The Select Board voted to enter an executive session under MGL c.30A, Sec 21(a)(3) to discuss several pending lawsuits and a property matter. Chair Johnson declared that an open meeting would be detrimental to the town’s litigating position. The motion was unanimously approved by all four board members, 4-0-0.

• Approved entry into executive session to discuss litigation (4-0-0)

250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee

The 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee is meeting to discuss celebration plans. The agenda includes consultations with the Historical Commission and Historical Society.

• Discussion with Historical Commission/Christian Hedrick
• Discussion with Historical Society/Leslie Leslie
• Discussion of celebration options including fireworks or drone show and pricing
• Approval of December 1, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved a motion to set the next meeting for January 5 2025 at 5:00 PM and to hold it without presenters, allowing focus on discussion of the 250th anniversary celebration. The motion passed unanimously (6‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Set next meeting for Jan 5 2025 at 5:00 PM, no presenters (6‑0‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (6‑0‑0)

Cable Television Advisory Committee

The Cable Television Advisory Committee will discuss the final draft of the charter contract, focusing on its language and financial terms. The committee will also review a presentation intended for the Select Board. Additionally, members will discuss CAC membership matters and the Verizon contract.

• Final draft of charter contract – language and financial terms
• Presentation to the Select Board
• CAC membership and Verizon contract

The Cable Television Advisory Committee agreed to ask Charter for a retroactive 5% gross annual revenue share for 2025, estimating about $5,000 in impact. The committee also reappointed its members through June 2026 for ongoing Verizon negotiations. Action items were assigned to Jeff Blake, Karen Henderson, and the chair and vice‑chair to brief the Select Board. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Agreed to request retroactive 5% gross annual revenue (GAR) from Charter for 2025 (≈ $5,000 impact)
• Reappointed committee members through June 2026 for Verizon negotiations
• Jeff Blake tasked to obtain final contract, confirm details, and inquire about 5% GAR retroactivity
• Karen Henderson tasked to provide financial impact statement at Select Board meeting
• Brian McLaughlin and Steve Hart tasked to present briefing to Select Board on 12/16/25

Active Transportation & Safety Committee

The Active Transportation & Safety Committee will meet remotely to discuss and vote on a letter to the Planning Board. The letter contains comments regarding a proposed development at 177 Milk Street/222 Turnpike Road.

• Vote on comments for proposed 388-unit development at 177 Milk Street/222 Turnpike Road

The Active Transportation & Safety Committee approved Ellen Gugel’s draft letter concerning the 171 Milk Street/222 Turnpike Road site plan. The committee voted unanimously to allow Ellen to revise the letter to add a paragraph requesting landowner cooperation for a connection to the BWALT and to submit it to the Select Board, Planning Board, Planning Director Jenny Gingras, and Kristi Williams. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Ellen Gugel’s draft letter on 171 Milk Street/222 Turnpike Road site (unanimous)
• Authorized Ellen to revise the letter to add landowner‑cooperation paragraph (unanimous)
• Directed revised letter be sent to Westborough Select Board, Planning Board, Planning Director Jenny Gingras, and Kristi Williams (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Westborough Affordable Housing Trust

The Westborough Affordable Housing Trust and Housing Partnership Committee will review applications and project reports. The body will discuss a memo to the Planning Board and planning for a community workshop regarding HB Cottages.

• LAU Application for 25 Connector Rd.
• Post Road Development Project report and memo to Planning Board
• HB Cottages Community Workshop diorama approach
• Request for quotes for an HB Cottages Community Workshop facilitator
• Review of financial statements and SHI tracking

The Trust voted 6‑0 to approve the minutes from its November 14, 2025 meeting. Afterward the board moved to adjourn, which also passed unanimously (6‑0). No other motions were adopted during the December 12 session.

• Approved minutes from November 14, 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Westborough Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet on Dec 11, 2025 at the fire department. The committee will accept the minutes from the Oct 24, 2024 meeting, receive an update from the Worcester Regional Resources Round Table, and discuss amendments to the town’s Emergency Preparedness Guide. It will also review a hazardous‑materials response that occurred on June 19, 2025, consider a purchase request for hazardous‑materials containers, and consider a capital‑improvement funding request.

• Accept minutes from the Oct 24, 2024 meeting
• Amendments to the Town of Westborough Emergency Preparedness Guide
• Review of hazardous materials response on 06-19-2025
• Purchase request for hazardous materials containers
• Capital improvement request for funds

Advisory Finance Committee

The Advisory Finance Committee will receive a budget presentation from Superintendent Allison Borchers. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Specialized Energy Code from Sustainable Westborough.

• School Committee budget presentation by Superintendent Allison Borchers
• Specialized Energy Code presentation by Sustainable Westborough
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 9, October 14, and November 13, 2025

The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee approved the minutes from the September 29, October 14, and November 13, 2025 meetings by a 6‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 6‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken during this session.

• Approved Sep‑29, Oct‑14, Nov‑13 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Veterans' Advisory Board

The Westborough Veterans Advisory Board will review and adopt minutes from the prior meeting. Members will receive updates from the Veterans Service Officer and various veteran organizations, including flag placement, hometown heroes, and a clothing drive. An open forum will allow additional discussion before adjourning.

• Review and adoption of minutes from prior meeting
• VSO Updates – Jeff Farrell
• Flag Placement/Retrieval – Marshall Preston
• Veterans Day planning – Paul Horrigan and John
• Clothing Drive – Paul Horrigan

The Veterans' Advisory Board adopted the minutes from the previous meeting. The board voted unanimously to try leaving the flags up all year and to set up a monitoring program beginning in the 2026‑2027 year. The board also agreed to lay out the next newsletter with Curry Printing for a mid‑December print run. The next meeting was scheduled for January 12 at 6:30 p.m.

• Adopted prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved trial to keep flags up year‑round with monitoring program (unanimous)
• Planned newsletter layout with Curry Printing for mid‑December release
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 12, 6:30 p.m. at Central One Credit Union

Capital Expenditure Planning Committee

The Capital Expenditures Planning Committee will meet on December 10, 2025 at Town Hall. The committee will discuss its ratings of the FY2027 capital project requests and recommend funding for the FY2027 capital budget. It will also consider next steps to finalize the Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting will conclude with approval of the minutes from the November 25 and December 3, 2025 meetings.

• Discussion of FY2027 capital project request ratings and budget funding recommendations
• Next steps and finalization of the FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 25, 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 3, 2025

The Capital Expenditures Planning Committee voted to recommend all FY2027 capital projects as presented, except that the Police Department Mobile Command Vehicle was reallocated to free cash in the amount of $11,689,997. The recommendation was approved unanimously (5-0-0). The committee also approved the minutes from the November 25 and December 3, 2025 meetings and then adjourned, both by unanimous vote.

• Recommended all FY2027 capital improvements as presented, except Mobile Command Vehicle moved to free cash $11,689,997 (approved 5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 25, 2025 (approved 5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 3, 2025 (approved 5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (approved 5-0-0)

Treatment Plant Board

The Westborough Treatment Plant Board will consider a total of $990,832.85 in outstanding invoices, including amounts owed to Veolia, National Grid, Kearsarge, AECOM, and others. The meeting will also discuss the FY27 budget, a PFAS pilot study, an update on the Beration System rotor replacement project, and TWAS pump matters. These items are listed on the agenda for the regular monthly meeting on December 10, 2025.

• Invoices totaling $990,832.85 (Veolia, National Grid, Kearsarge, AECOM, etc.)
• FY27 Budget discussion
• PFAS Pilot Study
• Beration System Rotor Replacement Project – update
• TWAS Pumps

The board authorized payments for outstanding invoices totaling $990,832.85 and other invoices totaling $1,133,324.43. It approved and authorized Chairman Mike Stanton to sign Task Order #8 Amendment #2 and Task Order #9 for the headworks project. The board also approved the release of 4% retainage on the rotor project and designated Darlene Domingos as the COMMBUYS Organization Administrator.

• Approved payment of outstanding invoices totaling $990,832.85
• Approved payment of other invoices totaling $1,133,324.43
• Authorized Chairman Stanton to sign Task Order #8 Amendment #2
• Authorized Chairman Stanton to sign Task Order #9 for headworks bidding services
• Approved release of 4% retainage on rotor project
• Decided to defer discussion of Waterline unexpected expense payment to January meeting
• Authorized designation of Darlene Domingos as COMMBUYS Organization Administrator
• Approved minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold continued hearings on several development projects, including solar parking canopies and a warehouse. The body will also vote on supporting Community Preservation Act (CPC) applications for land management and infrastructure improvements.

• Continued hearing for solar parking canopies at 9 Technology Dr
• Continued hearing for a 50,000 sq ft warehouse at 165 Flanders Rd
• Continued hearing for a parking lot, retaining wall, and dog park at 222 Turnpike Rd
• New hearing for a 500-gallon underground propane tank and generator at 37 Belknap St
• Vote on CPC applications for Land Management Plans and Infrastructure Improvements

The Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for 6 Frances Drive (4‑0). It granted a stormwater infiltration waiver and special conditions for the Harvest Way project (4‑0 each). Several hearings were continued to the February 10 meeting, including projects at 165 Flanders Road, 222 Turnpike Road, and 9 Otis Street (each 4‑0). The commission closed public hearings and issued Determinations of Applicability for tree removal at 20 Blake Street and a generator installation at 54 Otis Street (4‑0). All motions passed unanimously unless noted.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 6 Frances Dr (File #332-938) – 4‑0 vote
• Continued hearing for 165 Flanders Rd (File #332-965) – 4‑0 vote
• Approved stormwater infiltration waiver for Harvest Way (File #332-0902) – 4‑0 vote
• Issued Order of Conditions with special stormwater design for Harvest Way – 4‑0 vote
• Continued hearing for 222 Turnpike Rd (File #WPB-8) – 4‑0 vote
• Continued hearing for 9 Otis St (File #332-0927) – 4‑0 vote
• Closed public hearing and issued Determination of Applicability with tree‑replanting condition for 20 Blake St (File #247) – 4‑0 vote
• Closed public hearing and issued Determination of Applicability with standard conditions for 54 Otis St (File #248) – 4‑0 vote

Recreation Commission

The Westborough Recreation Commission will discuss recent golf updates and overall recreation programs. Commissioners will vote on a wayfinding proposal and on approving the September 2 and October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Additional updates on facilities and upcoming community‑center activities will be presented.

• Golf updates presentation
• Wayfinding discussion (vote)
• Recreation updates: community center, programs, special events
• Facility updates
• Approve September 2 and October 14, 2025 minutes (vote)

The Westborough Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Dec 9, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made.

250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee

The 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee will meet on December 8, 2025 at Town Hall. The agenda includes a discussion with the Historical Commission and Christian Hedrick, and a discussion of plans for the 250th anniversary celebration, including possible fireworks or a drone show and pricing. The committee will also consider approval of the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Discussion with Historical Commission and Christian Hedrick
• Discussion of 250th anniversary celebration plans, including possible fireworks or drone show and pricing
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 1, 2025

Council on Aging Board

The Westborough Council on Aging Board will review and approve the minutes from the October 20 meeting. The Senior and Social Services Director will give a report on current program participation and upcoming events. Council on Aging members will share updates on upcoming events and local acknowledgments. The board will set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.

• Review and approval of Monday, October 20th meeting minutes
• Senior and Social Services Director’s report on program updates and upcoming events
• Council on Aging member updates on upcoming event dates and local acknowledgments
• Future agenda item requests from members
• Set next meeting date and adjourn

The board approved the November 2025 meeting minutes with the requested amendments, passing the motion 9-0-0. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote of 9-0-0. Future agenda items include a Housing Trust presentation and an update on the Senior Needs Assessment.

• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes with amendments (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely to conduct several executive sessions. Discussions will focus on litigation strategies and the potential purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

• Litigation strategy regarding Ferris Development Group, LLC. v. Town of Westborough
• Litigation strategy regarding Town of Westborough v. Westborough SPE, LLC
• Real property consideration at 231 Turnpike Road, Off Brigham St
• Litigation strategy regarding CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough
• Contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Todd Minardi

The Board entered an executive session under MGL c.30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy for several pending lawsuits and the possible purchase of real property at 231 Turnpike Road. The motion was made by Member Welch, seconded by Member Keogh, and approved by a 5-0-0 vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy and 231 Turnpike Road property purchase (5-0-0)

Capital Expenditure Planning Committee

The Capital Expenditures Planning Committee will hear a presentation from Fire Chief Patrick Purcell regarding capital requests. The body will discuss ratings for FY2027 project requests and work toward finalizing the FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Fire Department presentation of capital requests by Chief Patrick Purcell
• Discussion of FY2027 Capital Project Request ratings
• FY2027 Capital Budget Funding Recommendations
• Finalization of FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan

The committee tried to approve the November 25, 2025 minutes, but technical difficulties caused the vote to be tabled. Later, Member Welch moved to adjourn, and Member Moskal seconded. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously with a 6-0-0 vote.

• Tabled approval of Nov 25 minutes (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Cultural Council

The Westborough Cultural Council will meet to discuss and vote on grants. The council will also vote on the Porchfest event and discuss potential dates.

• Voting on grants
• Vote and date discussion for Porchfest

School Committee

The Westborough School Committee will hold a public budget hearing to consider the superintendent's final recommendations for the FY27 budget. The meeting also includes updates on the ACCEPT and AVC programs, a discussion of K‑3 redistricting, and a proposal for the Gibbons Field House project. Committee members will vote on the FY2026‑2027 school calendar and approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting.

• FY27 budget recommendations – public hearing
• Vote on FY2026‑2027 school calendar
• K‑3 redistricting discussion
• Gibbons Field House proposed project
• ACCEPT and AVC quarterly updates and budget projections

School Committee

The Westborough School Committee will hold a public hearing on its budget. The meeting is scheduled for Dec 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM in Memorial Hall, second floor of Westborough Town Hall. Community members may attend and provide input on the proposed school budget. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on the school district budget

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review updates on MA250 activity and cemetery projects. The body will discuss the naming of the Nourse Street Cemetery and provide a status update on Community Preservation Act (CPA) project recommendations.

• Nourse Street Cemetery naming
• Community Preservation Act (CPA) project recommendations
• Cemetery repairs and cleaning status
• Design Review Board meetings update
• Planning Board meetings discussion

The commission voted 4-0 to approve payment of Leo Greene’s invoice. It agreed to provide a letter of support to the CPC for the Westborough TV Window Project. Members discussed the unchanged budget and upcoming MA250 250th‑anniversary events. The meeting was adjourned at about 9:05 PM.

• Approved payment of Leo Greene invoice (4-0)
• Requested letter of support for Westborough TV Window Project (to be sent to CPC)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Recreation Commission

The Westborough Recreation Commission will discuss updates on golf, community‑center programs, and facility conditions. It will then vote to approve the minutes from the September 2 and October 14, 2025 meetings. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on December 2, 2025 at the Community Center, Second Floor, 1500 Union Street.

• Golf updates presentation by Jennifer Kirkland
• Recreation program updates for the Community Center
• Facility updates overview
• Vote to approve September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Grethel Guzman‑Ruck asked the Town Clerk to cancel the Westborough Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Board

The Westborough Planning Board will hold public hearings on three pending applications: a continuation of a subdivision request for 50 Flanders Rd, a full site‑plan review for new warehouse and maintenance buildings at 165 Flanders Rd, and a special permit and full site‑plan review for a multifamily development on parcels at 171 Milk and 221‑223 Turnpike Rd. The board will also receive planning department updates, committee reports, and approve the minutes from the November 18 meeting. The meeting is conducted remotely under the state’s COVID‑19 measures.

• Continuation of subdivision application for 50 Flanders Rd (Applicant: Jacob Rich) – request to extend hearing to 12/16/25
• Full site‑plan review for site improvements and new warehouse/maintenance buildings at 165 Flanders Rd (Applicant: Rite Murray, EG America) – request to extend hearing to 2/3/26
• Special permit and full site‑plan review for multifamily development on 171 Milk & 221‑223 Turnpike Rd (Applicant: Thomas Montelli, Post Road Realty LLC)
• Planning department updates and board member reports on town committees and CMRPC
• Approval of meeting minutes from 11/18/25

The Board approved a continuance for the subdivision application at 50 Flanders Rd, moving the hearing to December 2, 2025 with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a continuance for the subdivision application at 165 Flanders Rd, moving the hearing to February 3, 2026 with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Continuance hearing for 50 Flanders Rd to Dec 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Continuance hearing for 165 Flanders Rd to Feb 3, 2026 (5-0)

Select Board

The Westborough Select Board will conduct a public hearing on December 2, 2025 at 6:15 pm in Memorial Hall. The hearing will consider proposed names for the cemetery on Nourse Street, including Westland Cemetery, Farm Lands, Harmony Grove Cemetery, West Winds Cemetery, and “eee.” Residents may provide oral comments at the hearing or submit written comments within 14 days to the Town Manager’s Office.

• Public hearing on Dec 2 2025, 6:15 pm, Memorial Hall to consider cemetery naming
• Proposed names: Westland Cemetery, Farm Lands, Harmony Grove Cemetery, West Winds Cemetery, eee
• Cemetery location: Nourse Street, Westborough, MA
• Written comments accepted for 14 days after notice, sent to Town Manager’s Office, 34 West Main St.

The Select Board unanimously approved a fire department classification amendment to add one firefighter‑paramedic position. It also adopted the name Westland Cemetery for the new cemetery on Nourse Street and approved the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Policy. A 4‑1 vote kept Westborough on a single tax rate by adopting a residential factor of 1, and the board approved bike‑rack locations, the police chief ethics disclosure, and affordable‑housing purchase and refinance actions.

• Approved fire department classification amendment (+1 firefighter/paramedic) (5-0-0)
• Adopted Westland Cemetery as the name for the new cemetery on Nourse Street (5-0-0)
• Approved Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Policy (5-0-0)
• Maintained a single tax rate by adopting residential factor of 1 (4-1-0)
• Approved proposed bike‑rack locations funded by MassDOT/CMMPO grant (5-0-0)
• Approved police chief ethics disclosure as required (5-0-0)
• Authorized Affordable Housing Trust to exercise purchase option for 1012 Bradish Lane and refinance 3 Stagecoach Circle, Unit 11 (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 18, 2025 (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Westborough Select Board will hold a tax classification public hearing on December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall, Town Hall. The meeting will determine how Fiscal Year 2026 property taxes are allocated among residential, industrial, commercial, and personal property categories. Residents may contact the Assessor’s Office with questions.

• Tax classification hearing to allocate FY2026 property taxes among residential, industrial, commercial, and personal property

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding the FY2026 tax classification and the naming of a cemetery on Nourse Street. The meeting includes discussions on affordable housing options and a presentation on the Downtown Plan by Kimley Horn.

• Public hearing for FY2026 Tax Classification
• Public hearing for naming of cemetery on Nourse Street
• Affordable housing purchase option for 1012 Bradish Lane and refinance for 3 Stagecoach Circle, Unit 111
• Downtown Plan presentation by Kimley Horn
• Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Policy discussion

250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee

The 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee will convene to discuss the upcoming celebration and review meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions with town staff regarding economic development and recreation.

• Discussion with Economic Development Coordinator Lara Crawford
• Discussion with Recreation Department Jennifer Kirkland
• Discussion of 250th American Revolution Celebration
• Approval of November 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved a motion to explore a fireworks or drone show for the July 4 Block Party, assigning Member Kelley to research options and costs. They also approved participation in the Block Party and selected representatives to attend the planning meeting. The meeting minutes from November 24, 2025 were approved and the next meeting was set for December 8, 2025.

• Approved motion to explore participation in July 4 Block Party (7-0-0)
• Approved motion to investigate fireworks or drone show for Block Party (7-0-0)
• Designated Member Maloney and Chair Brown as representatives to attend Block Party planning meeting
• Designated Member Kelley to begin research on fireworks and drone show options
• Approved minutes of November 24, 2025 meeting (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Forbes Building. The agenda includes a continuance for a matter at 20 Philips Street.

• Public hearing on December 1, 2025
• Continuance: 20 Philips Street
• Meeting location: Forbes Building, 45 West Main Street

Community Preservation Committee

The Westborough Community Preservation Committee will consider approval of the October 2025 meeting minutes. It will also review the preliminary eligibility funding applications that have been submitted to date. The meeting will conclude with any new business and scheduling of upcoming meetings.

• Approve October 2025 meeting minutes
• Review preliminary eligibility funding applications submitted to date
• Discuss new business and set upcoming meeting dates

The committee reviewed six Community Preservation Fund applications. Two did not meet the CPC matrix standards, and four applications were approved to proceed to the next stage. No vote tally was recorded.

• Four Community Preservation Fund applications advanced to next stage (no vote recorded)

Capital Expenditure Planning Committee

The Capital Expenditures Planning Committee will hear presentations of capital requests from the Recreation, Public Works, Planning, Community Development, Conservation, and School departments. After the presentations, members will discuss the project evaluation and funding prioritization process. The meeting will conclude with approval of minutes from March 18, November 12, and November 19, 2025.

• Recreation Department presentation of capital requests
• Public Works Department presentation of capital requests
• Planning Department presentation of capital requests
• Community Development presentation of capital requests
• Discussion of project evaluation and funding prioritization process

The Capital Expenditure Planning Committee approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025, November 12, 2025, and November 19, 2025 meetings. The approval vote was unanimous, 7-0-0. Afterward, the committee voted to adjourn the meeting, also unanimously 7-0-0.

• Approved minutes from March 18, 2025, Nov 12, 2025, and Nov 19, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Westborough Board of Assessors will meet on November 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will begin with a convening, then move into an executive session. In that session the board will review and act upon statutory exemptions.

• Convene meeting at 11:00 a.m.
• Enter executive session at 11:05 a.m.
• Review and act upon statutory exemptions

Disability Commission

The Westborough Commission on Disabilities will meet on November 25, 2025 at 4 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Forbes Municipal Building. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting’s minutes, welcoming new commission member Melinda MacKendrick, and a general discussion of commission business.

• Approve minutes from the prior meeting
• Welcome new member Melinda MacKendrick
• General discussion of commission matters

Design Review Board

The Westborough Design Review Board will meet on November 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the Forbes Building. The board will review the application for architectural plans for a housing development located at 134 Fisher Street (Application ID 24‑04029). The meeting will also include routine administrative business such as upcoming meeting dates and approval of the November 18, 2025 minutes. The board will adjourn after these items.

• Review of architectural plans for housing development at 134 Fisher Street (Application ID 24-04029)
• Approval of meeting minutes from 11/18/2025
• Discussion of upcoming meeting dates

The board voted 3‑0 to approve the architectural plans for the housing development at 134 Fisher Street (application 24‑04029). It also approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 134 Fisher Street housing plans (3-0)
• Approved minutes from 11/18/2025 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Westborough Housing Authority

The Westborough Housing Authority will meet to vote on financial reports and check registers. The board will discuss an interim director contract, a consulting agreement with Cathy Vaillant, and new staffing positions. Other items include a TD Bank signature and wage match approval.

• Interim Director Contract approval
• Consulting Agreement with Cathy Vaillant
• Results of Operations FYE25 with CBIZ
• Hiring of a new assistant and minutes-taking assistance
• Town Appointed Tenant Board Member Seat

250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee

The 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee will discuss plans for the town’s 250th anniversary celebration. The committee will also consider and vote on approval of the meeting minutes from November 17, 2025. The meeting will be livestreamed by WestboroughTV.

• Discussion of 250th American Revolution Celebration
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 17, 2025

The 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting with a 7-0-0 vote. The committee then adjourned the November 24 meeting, also by a unanimous 7-0-0 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will receive an update on the Westborough High School safety incident from Superintendent Borchers and review related communications. Members will give individual and associate reports, and discuss the commission’s annual action plan covering communication, youth public‑health initiatives and community partnerships. The meeting will also include updates on the holiday store and WYFS programs and a vote to approve any pending minutes.

• Update on Westborough High School safety incident with Superintendent Borchers
• Discussion of annual action plan: communication, youth public‑health, community partnerships
• Update on Holiday Store and WYFS programs
• Approval of any pending meeting minutes
• Individual, youth voting, and associate member reports

The commission voted to send a letter to Superintendent Allison Brouchers that outlines concerns and invites her to a future Youth Commission meeting; the motion passed unanimously. A second motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved sending a letter to the superintendent (motion by Gary Doering, seconded by Rich Catrambone; Yes votes: Gary Doering, ShaQuan Read, Lydia Groves, Miriam Aframe, Kate Storm, Sudevi Ghosh, Rich Catrambone)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion by Gary Doering, seconded by Rich Catrambone; Yes votes: Gary Doering, ShaQuan Read, Lydia Groves, Miriam Aframe, Sudevi Ghosh, Kate Groves, Rich Catrambone)

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will meet on November 20, 2025 to review updates on a demand‑response customer satisfaction survey, a VIP task‑force report, and administrative items such as lobby renovation and technology. The board will also accept public comments via email, phone, or Zoom during the meeting. Routine items include approval of the October 23, 2025 minutes and opening remarks by Chairperson Doug Belanger. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Demand Response Customer Satisfaction Survey – presented by Nick Burnham, Director of Operations and Planning
• VIP Task Force Update – presented by Jamie Winters, Director of Marketing and Communications
• Administrator’s Report – lobby renovation update, technology update, and other administration items (Joshua Rickman)
• Public comment period – questions accepted via email, phone, or Zoom
• Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting

Capital Expenditure Planning Committee

The Capital Expenditures Planning Committee will hear presentations of capital funding requests from the Police Department and the Recreation Department. After the presentations, the committee will vote to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2025 and November 12, 2025 meetings. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Police Department presentation of capital requests
• Recreation Department presentation of capital requests
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 18, 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2025

The Capital Expenditures Planning Committee heard presentations on a new police mobile command post and recreation department equipment needs. No capital project approvals or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously (6-0-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss a wayfinding initiative and the FY27 budget process. Members will consider a vote on amendments to the Donation and Naming Rights Policy and review the Library of Things Policy.

• Vote on WPL Donation and Naming Rights Policy amendments
• Approval of Eversource Energy Efficiency Incentive Offer for repair project
• Discussion of Wayfinding Initiative with Community Development Director Fred Lonardo
• Review of Library of Things Policy
• Update on FY27 Budget Process

School Committee

The Westborough School Committee meeting will review updates on the Town Wayfinding Project, the FY27 budget, the FY2026‑2027 school calendar, and a background‑check policy. Committee members will discuss an anonymous monetary donation from Fales and an athletic equipment donation, then vote to approve the donations and the minutes from the November 5 meeting.

• Wayfinding Master Plan and Wayfinding Schools for the Town Wayfinding Project
• FY27 budget update
• Proposed school calendar for FY2026‑2027
• Background check policy update
• Approval of anonymous monetary donation from Fales and athletic equipment donation

Library Building Committee

The Westborough Library Building Committee will hold a public forum, review the status of the library repair project and any pending change orders, and consider other building‑related matters. The meeting will also set the date for the next committee session.

• Public forum for community input
• Discussion of repair project – progress update and pending change orders
• Other building‑related issues
• Set next meeting date (December 16, 2025)

Conservation Commission

The Westborough Conservation Commission will approve the minutes from the October 7 meeting and receive department updates. It will hold public hearings on several Certificate of Compliance requests, including a brewing facility at 66 Otis St, a road expansion on West Park Drive, a 50,000‑sq ft warehouse at 165 Flanders Rd, solar parking canopies at 9 Technology Dr, and a parking lot with a dog park at 222 Turnpike Rd. The commission will also consider wetland and stormwater matters related to these projects.

• COC request for a brewing facility, restaurant, parking and platform at 66 Otis St (Owner: 19th Hole Realty)
• Partial COC request to expand West Park Drive to Flanders Road with wetland replication and multi‑modal trail (Owner: West Park 2100, LLC)
• Continued hearing for a new 50,000 sq ft warehouse with parking and stormwater infrastructure at 165 Flanders Rd (Owner: EG America c/o Rob Schuler)
• New hearing for installation of solar parking canopies at 9 Technology Dr (Owner: Powerflex EDF Renewables)
• New hearing for construction of a parking lot, retaining wall, dog park and stormwater system at 222 Turnpike Rd (Owner: Post Road Realty, LLC)

The Conservation Commission approved a complete Certificate of Compliance for the brewing facility at 66 Otis Street and a partial Certificate of Compliance for the West Park Drive Extension project. It also voted to continue hearings for six other applications. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved complete Certificate of Compliance for 66 Otis Street (File #332-924A) – vote 4-0
• Approved partial Certificate of Compliance for West Park Drive Extension (File #332-915A) – vote 4-0
• Continued NOI hearing for 134 Milk Street (File #332-966) – vote 4-0
• Continued NOI hearing for 165 Flanders Road (File #332-965) – vote 4-0
• Continued Request to Amend hearing for Harvest Way (File #332-0902) – vote 4-0
• Continued RDA hearing for MBTA Right‑of‑Way (File #240) – vote 4-0
• Continued NOI hearing for 9 Technology Drive (File #332‑TBD) – vote 4-0
• Continued NOI hearing for 222 Turnpike Road (File #WPB-8) – vote 4-0

Cable Television Advisory Committee

The Cable Television Advisory Committee will review the current status of negotiations with Charter, examine how the proposed contract offer would affect Westborough TV finances, and vote on the Charter offer. The committee will also discuss contract language beyond financial terms, outline next steps, and set future CAC and Select Board meeting dates.

• Discussion of current status of Charter contract negotiations
• Impact of Charter contract offer on WTV finances
• Vote on Charter offer
• Discussion of contract language beyond financials
• Future CAC and Select Board meeting dates

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to consider two applications regarding local signage and architectural plans. The board will also handle administrative business including meeting minutes and future dates.

• New sign application at 14 South Street (GA Building + Remodeling)
• Architectural plans for housing development at 134 Fisher Street

The Design Review Board approved the application for a new sign at 14 South Street with a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the September 19, 2025 meeting, again by a 4‑0 vote. The board adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote and deferred a decision on the 134 Fisher Street housing development plans pending stone veneer and shutter samples.

• Approved new sign at 14 South Street (4-0)
• Approved September 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)
• Deferred decision on 134 Fisher Street housing development pending samples

Planning Board

The Select Board and Planning Board will meet jointly. The agenda includes a status update on Section 2 of the Boston‑Worcester Airline Trail. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Status update on Section 2 of the Boston‑Worcester Airline Trail

The board voted to continue the hearing on the 50 Flanders Rd subdivision application to December 2, 2025 (3‑0). It also continued the open‑space subdivision hearing at 44 Libbey Lane to January 6, 2026 (4‑0). The 2026 Planning Board Calendar was approved (4‑0), the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting were approved (4‑0), and the meeting was adjourned (4‑0).

• Continuance of 50 Flanders Rd subdivision hearing to Dec 2 2025 (3‑0)
• Continuance of open‑space subdivision hearing at 44 Libbey Lane to Jan 6 2026 (4‑0)
• Approval of the 2026 Planning Board Calendar (4‑0)
• Approval of minutes for the November 4 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Adjournment of the November 18 2025 meeting (4‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on two subdivision requests: a definitive subdivision application by Jacob Rich at 50 Flanders Road, extended to Dec 2 2025, and a minor modification to an open‑space subdivision special permit by Kyle McCra (Elite Home Builders) for Ridings II (Libbey Lane), extended to Jan 6 2026. The board will also review the 2026 meeting calendar, approve the minutes from the Nov 4 2025 meeting, and receive a status update on Section 2 of the Boston‑Worcester Airline Trail during a joint meeting with the Select Board.

• Continuation of public hearing for 50 Flanders Rd. subdivision (definitive application, extended to 12/2/2025)
• Continuation of public hearing for Ridings II (Libbey Ln.) minor modification to open‑space subdivision special permit (extended to 1/6/2026)
• Review and approval of Planning Board meeting minutes dated 11/4/25
• Review of the 2026 Planning Board meeting calendar
• Status update on Section 2 of the Boston‑Worcester Airline Trail in joint Select Board/Planning Board meeting

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to approve the 2026 Planning Board Calendar. It also voted to continue the hearing on the 50 Flanders Rd subdivision application to Dec 2, 2025 (3-0) and to continue the hearing on the 44 Libbey Lane open‑space subdivision permit to Jan 6, 2026 (4-0). The board approved the minutes from the Nov 4, 2025 meeting (4-0) and then adjourned (4-0).

• Approved 2026 Planning Board Calendar (4-0)
• Continued hearing for 50 Flanders Rd to Dec 2, 2025 (3-0)
• Continued hearing for 44 Libbey Lane to Jan 6, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved minutes for 11/4/25 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will convene a hybrid meeting to discuss a public hearing for naming a street, review a MASSDOT agreement for the Otis Street corridor, and dissolve the Westborough Spirit Committee. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss litigation strategy and collective bargaining.

• Public Hearing: Naming of space between 32 and 34 West Main Street
• MASSDOT Agreement for Otis Street Corridor and Route 9 Intersection Project
• Dissolve the Westborough Spirit Committee
• Authorize execution of amended health insurance agreement with unions
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider naming the space between 32 and 34 West Main Street. The board will review two proposed names: Civic Plaza and Parker Plaza.

• Public hearing for naming property between 32 and 34 West Main Street
• Proposed names: Civic Plaza and Parker Plaza
• Hearing date: November 18, 2025 at 6:15 pm
• Written comments accepted for 14 days after notice
• Documents available at Town Manager's Office

The board named the space between 32 and 34 West Main Street Civic Plaza. It dissolved the Westborough Spirit Committee and voted to pause development of BWALT Section 2. The board accepted deeds for Meadowlark Lane, Barred Owl Drive, and Blue Heron Court, authorized the health‑insurance agreement, approved the MassDOT traffic‑signal agreement, and endorsed the Open Space and Recreation Plan.

• Approved naming the space between 32 and 34 West Main Street as Civic Plaza (5‑0‑0)
• Dissolved the Westborough Spirit Committee (5‑0‑0)
• Paused development of BWALT Section 2 (Select Board vote 5‑0‑0; Planning Board vote 4‑0‑0)
• Accepted deeds and easements for Meadowlark Lane, Barred Owl Drive, and Blue Heron Court (5‑0‑0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Health Insurance Agreement (4‑0‑0)
• Approved MassDOT agreement for Rt 9 and Otis Street reconstruction (5‑0‑0)
• Authorized the Chair to sign a letter of support for the 2025‑2035 Open Space and Recreation Plan (5‑0‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 4 and November 7, 2025 (5‑0‑0)

250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee

The Westborough 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee will hold an election for its chair and vice‑chair. It will also discuss plans for the anniversary celebration and set dates and times for future committee meetings.

• Election of chair and vice‑chair
• Discussion of 250th American Revolution celebration plans
• Discussion of future meeting dates and times

The committee voted unanimously to appoint Roberta Brown as Chair and Casey Cullen as Vice Chair. Members also agreed to hold future meetings weekly on Mondays at 4:30 PM. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Elected Roberta Brown as Chair (7-0-0)
• Elected Casey Cullen as Vice Chair (7-0-0)
• Scheduled weekly meetings on Mondays at 4:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Active Transportation & Safety Committee

The Westborough Active Transportation & Safety Committee will approve the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes and review several site plans and special permits. It will discuss bike rack locations identified through a CMPPO microgrant and a Civic Club request, and follow up on the Lyman Street speed audit. The Planning Department will report on the $130,000 Active Transportation Plan award and related next steps along with other updates. Additional agenda items include walk‑audit training, other ATSC projects, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 6, 2025
• Review site plans for 165 Flanders Road (Cumberland Farms), 171 Milk Street/222 Turnpike Road, and 50 Flanders Road subdivision
• Discuss bike rack locations from CMPPO microgrant and Civic Club
• Lyman Street speed audit follow‑up
• Planning Dept. update on $130,000 Active Transportation Plan award

The Active Transportation & Safety Committee approved the minutes from the Special ATSC meeting on October 6 with a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed and assigned for future follow‑up. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Special ATSC meeting Oct 6 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Westborough Affordable Housing Trust

The Westborough Affordable Housing Trust will vote on rescinding the allocation for a bid on the property at 0 Lyman Street. The meeting will also review affordable‑home activities, including the resale of 1012 Bradish Lane and the refinance of 3 Stagecoach Circle. The Housing Partnership Committee will discuss the Post Road Development Project recommendation to the Planning Board and the HB Cottages project, covering community feedback, design options, next steps, and maintenance at 6 Beach St. A financial report and other correspondence will be presented before adjournment.

• Rescind allocation for bid on property at 0 Lyman Street
• Resale of 1012 Bradish Lane (affordable home activity)
• Refinance of 3 Stagecoach Circle (affordable home activity)
• Post Road Development Project – recommendation to Planning Board
• HB Cottages project – community feedback, design guidelines, next steps, and maintenance at 6 Beach St

Advisory Finance Committee

The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee will review and approve the minutes from the October 6 and October 9, 2025 meetings. Members will receive updates, discuss liaison reports, and consider assignments. The committee will also plan future draft agendas and set upcoming meeting dates before adjourning.

• Approval of Minutes: October 6, 2025 & October 9, 2025
• Public Comment period
• AFC Updates & Discussion
• AFC Liaison reports & assignments
• Future Draft Agendas & Meeting dates

The committee appointed Prashant Ahuja as the Advisory Finance Committee chair, with the appointment set to end after the spring 2027 town meeting. The members also approved the minutes from the October 6 and October 9, 2025 meetings. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Prashant Ahuja as AFC Chair (term ends after spring 2027) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved minutes of Oct 6, 2025 and Oct 9, 2025 – vote 6-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 6-0-0

Capital Expenditure Planning Committee

The Capital Expenditures Planning Committee will hear presentations of capital funding requests from the Town Clerk, Information Technology, Recreation, and Finance departments. The committee will also review the capital planning process, approve the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes, and set the schedule for future meetings.

• Town Clerk Department presentation of capital requests (Deborah Ledoux)
• Information Technology Department presentation of capital requests (Mark Stockman)
• Recreation Department presentation of capital requests (Jenn Kirkland)
• Finance Department presentation of capital requests (Jon Steinberg)
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 18, 2025

The Capital Expenditures Planning Committee elected Andrew Bradley as chair by a unanimous 7‑0‑0 vote. Members approved a schedule of four upcoming meetings in November and December. The March 18, 2025 minutes were carried over for future approval. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Elected Andrew Bradley as Chair (vote 7-0-0)
• Adopted meeting schedule: Nov 19, Nov 25, Dec 3, Dec 10
• Carried over approval of March 18, 2025 minutes to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0-0)

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging will review the Senior and Social Services Director's report and discuss goals regarding a senior needs assessment and implementation plan. The board will also discuss the October 2025 Westborough Town Meeting.

• Discussion of Senior Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan
• Discussion of October 2025 Westborough Town Meeting
• Senior and Social Services Director’s Report on programs and participation

The Council on Aging Board approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting and the October Director’s Report, each with a 10‑0‑0 vote. The board also moved to adjourn the meeting unanimously. The board assigned K. Faldetta and K. Foster to update the Senior Needs Implementation Plan before the January meeting.

• Approved October 20 meeting minutes (10-0-0)
• Approved October Director’s Report (10-0-0)
• Assigned K. Faldetta & K. Foster to review and update the Senior Needs Implementation Plan before January
• Adjourned the meeting (10-0-0)

Veterans' Advisory Board

The board is meeting to review VSO updates and coordinate Veterans Day logistics. Discussions include flag placement and retrieval schedules for town cemeteries.

• Flag placement on Saturday, November 8
• Flag collection from town cemeteries on Saturday, November 15
• Recognition of Veteran of the Year Paul Keaveney

The Veterans' Advisory Board adopted the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Maury Hiers and a second by Andy Toorock. The board then adjourned the session following a motion by John Gallinagh and a second by Al Tournas. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved adoption of prior meeting minutes (motion by Maury Hiers, seconded by Andy Toorock)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by John Gallinagh, seconded by Al Tournas)

Central Massachusetts Veterans' Services District

The Central Massachusetts Veterans’ Services District Board will consider the FY27 budget. Members will vote to approve the district’s operating budget for fiscal year 2027. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of FY27 budget for Central Mass Veterans Services District

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely to address the retiree health insurance renewal. The board will also enter executive session to discuss multiple litigation strategies and the potential purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 231 Turnpike Road.

• Retiree Health Insurance Renewal
• Real property consideration at 231 Turnpike Road
• Litigation strategy: Ferris Development Group, LLC. v. Town of Westborough
• Litigation strategy: Town of Westborough v. Westborough SPE, LLC
• Litigation strategy: CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough

The Select Board entered an executive session to discuss several pending lawsuits and the possible purchase of property at 231 Turnpike Road. After the Chair and another member returned, the Board reconvened in open session. It then unanimously approved the proposed changes to the retiree health insurance renewal. Finally, the Board unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation and property matters (vote 3-0-0)
• Returned to open session after Chair and member rejoined
• Approved proposed changes to retiree health insurance renewal (vote 4-0-0)
• Adjourned open session (vote 4-0-0)

Cultural Council

The Westborough Cultural Council will meet to approve minutes, receive a treasurer report, and discuss Porch Fest and Connects events. The body will also review grant criteria and recruitment for new members.

• Approve October meeting minutes
• Receive Treasurer Report
• Discuss Porch Fest event
• Review Connects event recap
• Discuss grant criteria and recruitment

The council unanimously approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. Guests presented a Porchfest idea, and the council decided to discuss it in full at the next meeting. Members stepped down from Arts in Common and the council agreed to revisit its future at the next meeting. A grant‑applications spreadsheet will be shared with members before the December meeting, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (all aye)
• Scheduled full discussion of Porchfest at next meeting
• Agreed to discuss Arts in Common future at next meeting
• Grant applications spreadsheet to be distributed before December meeting
• Discussed increasing social‑media posting on Instagram
• Discussed strategies to increase council membership and volunteer involvement
• Adjourned meeting (all approved)

School Committee

The Westborough School Committee meeting will discuss updates on the budget process, K‑3 redistricting outreach, and upcoming school events. Committee members will vote on three action items: approving a DECA trip permission form, adopting a Competency Determination Policy, and accepting an Armstrong donation. Additional items include a presentation of MCAS assessment data and acceptance of a quarterly report.

• Vote to approve DECA trip permission form
• Vote to adopt Competency Determination Policy
• MCAS data presentation by Matt Mehler
• Vote to accept Armstrong donation
• Vote to accept quarterly report from ACCEPT

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold hearings on several land-use applications, including a special permit for a coffee shop and a definitive subdivision. The board will also discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Select Board and post-Town Meeting zoning articles.

• Special Permit Application for drive-thru coffee shop at 210 Turnpike Rd
• Definitive Subdivision Application at 50 Flanders Rd
• Full Site Plan Review for site improvements and new buildings at 165 Flanders Rd
• Minor Modification to Open Space Subdivision Special Permit at Ridings II (Libbey Ln.)
• Approval Not Required (ANR) request at 220 Turnpike Rd

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve the special permit for a drive‑through coffee shop at 210 Turnpike Road, adding specific traffic and construction conditions. It also endorsed an agricultural‑preserve (ANR) plan for 220 Turnpike Road and a memorandum of understanding with the Select Board. Several hearings were continued to future dates, and the minutes from September and October were approved.

• Approved special permit for drive‑through coffee shop at 210 Turnpike Rd (5‑0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 220 Turnpike Rd (5‑0)
• Continued hearing for Definitive Subdivision at 50 Flanders Rd to 11/18/2025 (5‑0)
• Continued hearing for Site Plan Review at 165 Flanders Rd to 12/2/2025 (5‑0)
• Continued hearing for 44 and 46 Libbey Lane to 11/18/2025 (5‑0)
• Endorsed Memorandum of Understanding between Select Board and Planning Board (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for 9/16/2025 and 10/7/2025 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Select Board

The Westborough Select Board will consider several items, including an easement acceptance for 208 Turnpike Road and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Planning Board. They will vote on accepting a police hiring grant and amending the classification plan. Additional agenda topics include a home rule petition on signature requirements, committee structure and appointments for the American Revolution Anniversary Committee, and a review of the Sustainable Westborough Board structure. The meeting will close with an executive session to discuss litigation strategies and a potential real‑property transaction at 231 Turnpike Road.

• Easement Acceptance for 208 Turnpike Road
• Select Board/Planning Board Memorandum of Understanding
• Acceptance of Cops Hiring Grant and Amendment to Classification Plan
• Home Rule Petition for Petition Signature Requirement
• Consideration of Committee Structure and appointments for American Revolution Anniversary Committee

The board unanimously approved the execution of an easement for 208 Turnpike Road and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Planning Board. It also accepted a 2025 COPS hiring grant to add one patrol officer and amended the classification plan. Several changes were made to the Sustainable Westborough associate membership and a petition for special legislation was authorized. The board appointed members to the 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee and approved the October meeting minutes.

• Approved execution of easement for 208 Turnpike Road (5-0-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Planning Board (5-0-0)
• Accepted 2025 COPS hiring grant and added one patrol position (5-0-0)
• Increased Sustainable Westborough associate positions from two to three (5-0-0)
• Rescinded appointment of Gerald Qiu to Sustainable Westborough (5-0-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to submit Home Rule petition for special legislation (5-0-0)
• Appointed seven members to 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved October 14 and October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Cable Television Advisory Committee

The Cable Television Advisory Committee will review the current status of the town’s charter contract negotiations. It will assess how the contract may affect Westborough Television finances and outline next steps in the process. The committee will also plan future meetings.

• Discussion of current status of charter contract negotiations
• Need for Select Board update on charter contract’s impact on WTV finances
• Discussion of upcoming steps and process
• Planning of future meetings

The Cable Television Advisory Committee agreed to meet with Charter representative Nancy Clark using a small team, and to prepare negotiation points and financial data. Jeff Blake will email Clark with the offer history, forward the full red‑lined contract and Bill Hewig's memo, and update Town Manager Kristi Williams on progress. The committee will review the entire renewal contract before making a final recommendation to the Select Board.

• Approved meeting with Nancy Clark (virtual preferred) using a small negotiation team
• Assigned Jeff Blake to email Nancy Clark with offer history and request meeting dates
• Tasked Karen Henderson to prepare financial numbers for the Nancy Clark meeting
• Directed Jeff Blake to forward Bill Hewig's memo and the full red‑lined contract to the committee
• Committed the committee to review the full renewal contract before the Select Board recommendation
• Ordered an update to Town Manager Kristi Williams on negotiation progress

Board of Appeals

The Westborough Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a continuance request for 20 Philips Street. The hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on November 3, 2025 in the Great Hall of the Forbes Building, 45 West Main Street. The Board may also consider any other old or new business not listed in advance.

• Continuance request for 20 Philips Street

Westborough Housing Authority

The Westborough Housing Authority board will consider several financial items for fiscal year 2026, including the Executive Director salary worksheet and two budget proposals labeled 400-1 and 689. Board members will also vote on an interim Executive Director contract and a TD signatory appointment. The meeting includes routine approval of prior minutes and a public input period with no comments.

• FY26 Executive Director Salary Calculation Worksheet (Board Vote)
• FY26 Budget 400-1 (Board Vote)
• FY26 Budget 689 (Board Vote)
• Interim Executive Director Contract (Board Vote)
• TD Signatory (Board Vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely to approve a contract amendment for the Otis Street Improvement Project and a signing bonus for the Town Accountant. The board will also enter executive session to discuss several litigation matters and real property at 231 Turnpike Road.

• Approval of MassWorks Contract Amendment for Otis Street Improvement Project
• Approval of a signing bonus for Town Accountant position
• Executive session regarding real property at 231 Turnpike Road
• Executive session regarding litigation with Ferris Development Group, LLC
• Executive session regarding water and sewer fees at 170 Turnpike Road

The Select Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve a $4,000 signing bonus for the Town Accountant position, to be paid $2,000 at hire and $2,000 after six months. The Board also voted unanimously (5-0-0) to enter an executive session under MGL c.30A to discuss several pending litigations and a property matter at 231 Turnpike Road.

• Approved $4,000 signing bonus for Town Accountant (5-0-0)
• Approved entry into executive session on litigation and property matters (5-0-0)

Active Transportation & Safety Committee

The committee will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and review special permits for three sites: 210 Turnpike Road (Starbucks), 165 Flanders Road (Cumberland Farms), and 222 Turnpike Road/171 Milk Street. It will also consider bike‑rack initiatives, a speed audit on Lyman Street at Chauncy Lake, walk‑audit training, and a road‑striping proposal. The Planning Department will provide updates on the Active Transportation Plan, BWALT, SRTS walk audit, bike‑rack grant, walk‑to‑school survey, and Farmers’ Market engagement, followed by ATSC goals, other business, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Site plan reviews/special permits for 210 Turnpike Road (Starbucks), 165 Flanders Road (Cumberland Farms), and 222 Turnpike Road/171 Milk Street
• Bike rack projects: CMRPC micro‑grant, EDC wayfinding signage, Rotary Club pocket‑park bike parking proposal
• Speed audit results – Lyman Street at Chauncy Lake
• Road striping proposal
• Planning Department updates: Active Transportation Plan, BWALT, SRTS walk audit, bike‑rack grant, walk‑to‑school survey, Farmers’ Market engagement

Community Preservation Committee

The Westborough Community Preservation Committee will first approve the minutes from its June meeting. It will then review the preliminary eligibility funding applications that have been submitted to date. The committee will discuss how to improve outreach and communication about the availability of these applications and the associated deadlines. Finally, it will consider any new business and set dates for upcoming meetings.

• Approve June meeting minutes
• Review preliminary eligibility funding applications submissions to date
• Discuss outreach and communication of preliminary application availability and deadline awareness
• Set upcoming meeting dates (new business)

The Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes. Members discussed upcoming application deadlines, a possible workshop, and communication plans, but no projects were approved or denied. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion by Silverberg, seconded by Kelleher.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Silverberg, seconded by Kelleher)

Youth Commission

The Westborough Youth Commission will meet on Oct. 27, 2025 to discuss several agenda items. Topics include deciding the youth leadership structure, reviewing the mission statement and goals for 2025‑2026, and reflecting on recent school safety incidents. The commission will also consider an annual action plan focused on community communication, public‑health initiatives, and partnerships with local schools and groups. Finally, members will identify youth priorities, possible subcommittees, and plan assistance for the upcoming Free Holiday Store.

• Determine youth leadership structure (election or rotation)
• Review and adopt Youth Commission mission statement and 2025‑2026 goals
• Reflect on recent school intruder false alarm and discuss safety communications
• Discuss annual action plan: resident communication, substance‑use prevention, driving safety, and community partnerships
• Identify key youth priorities, consider forming subcommittees, and plan support for Free Holiday Store

The commission voted to adopt a rotating youth co‑chair model for its meetings. It also approved sending a letter to Superintendent Allison Borchers inviting her to a future Youth Commission meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved rotating Youth Co‑Chair system (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved sending a letter to Superintendent Allison Borchers to invite her to a YC meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will review the ongoing repair project, receive a monthly dashboard report, and get an update on the library building budget. It will also consider other building‑related issues before setting the next meeting date for November 18, 2025.

• Discussion of Repair Project
• Monthly Dashboard report (Bryan/Mike)
• Budget update (Bryan/Mike)
• Other building‑related issues
• Set next meeting date: November 18, 2025

Central Massachusetts Veterans' Services District

The board will first approve the minutes from prior meetings. It will then discuss and begin preparation of the FY27 district budget. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY27 district budget preparation

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The WRTA Advisory Board will meet on October 23, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the approval of minutes from September 18, 2025, and an administrator's report.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Administrators Report (Rickman)

Historical Commission

The commission approved three sets of prior meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a motion to transfer the town ledger for 1909‑1919 to the Town Clerk’s Office. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved transfer of town ledger 1909‑1919 to Town Clerk’s Office (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Westborough Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the library's policy regarding donations and naming rights. The board will also determine agenda items for the November 19, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion of WPL Donation and Naming Rights Policy

The Westborough Library Board met on October 21, 2025 to review a draft Donation and Naming Rights Policy. Trustees were asked to submit any suggested edits by November 4, and a vote on the policy will occur at the November 19 meeting. The only formal action taken was the unanimous approval of a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m.

• Unanimously approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Finance Committee

The Advisory Finance Committee will meet to discuss a fund transfer and review warrant articles for the Special Town Meeting. The body will provide reports and recommendations before participating in the Special Town Meeting.

• Transfer request of $20,000 from AFC Reserves to Finance to contract a temporary town accountant
• Discussion and voting on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles

The Advisory Finance Committee approved the previous meeting minutes and voted on several Town Meeting articles. It recommended the Town accept the Silver Hollow Estate Roads and approve Article 8. It also recommended defeating Articles 15 and 16, which would have created new petition procedures, and referred Article 14 on downtown zoning to a committee.

• Approved minutes of Sep 25 2025 & Oct 2 2025 (8-0-0)
• Recommended Town Meeting approve acceptance of Silver Hollow Estate Roads (8-0-0)
• Recommended Town Meeting defeat Article 15 local initiative petition procedure (7-1-0)
• Recommended Town Meeting defeat Article 16 referendum petition on Town Meeting votes (7-1-0)
• Recommended Town Meeting refer Article 14 downtown zoning to committee (7-1-0)
• Recommended Town Meeting approve Article 8 (8-0-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss and prepare for the Annual Town Meeting. The body will then move to the Westborough High School Auditorium to take any required actions during the Town Meeting.

• Discussion and preparation for Town Meeting
• Action as required throughout Town Meeting

Select Board

The Westborough Select Board will open the meeting and hold an open forum. It will then consider outstanding business related to the FY2026 Special (Fall) Town Meeting warrant. No specific items are detailed in the agenda.

• Address outstanding business related to FY2026 Special (Fall) Town Meeting warrant

Council on Aging Board

The Westborough Council on Aging board will review and approve the September 8 meeting minutes, receive a report from the Senior and Social Services Director on program updates, and discuss goals, membership size, and election dates. They will also consider a vote of support for Article 7 slated for the October 21 Town Meeting. The meeting will conclude with member updates and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review and approval of September 8 meeting minutes
• Senior and Social Services Director’s report on programs and participation
• Discussion of Council on Aging membership size
• Set election dates for Council on Aging positions
• Discussion of vote of support for Article 7 of the October 21 Town Meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely to conduct an executive session. The board will discuss legal strategies for multiple lawsuits and consider the value or purchase of a specific property.

• Litigation strategy regarding Ferris Development Group, LLC. v. Town of Westborough
• Litigation strategy regarding Town of Westborough v. Westborough SPE, LLC
• Purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 231 Turnpike Road
• Threatened litigation regarding water and sewer fees at 170 Turnpike Road
• Approval of executive session minutes from October 6, 2025

The Select Board voted 4-0 to enter an executive session under MGL c.30A Sec. 21(a)(3). The closed session will cover strategy for multiple lawsuits and discussion of real‑property matters at 231 Turnpike Road and water/sewer fee issues at 170 Turnpike Road. The Chair declared an open meeting would be detrimental, and the board will not reconvene in open session afterward.

• Approved entry into executive session to discuss litigation strategy and property matters (4-0)

Veterans' Advisory Board

The Veterans Advisory Board will meet to review minutes and receive updates from the Veterans Service Officer. The agenda includes discussions on flag retrieval, a Veterans Day ceremony, and the selection of a Veteran of the Year.

• Review and adoption of prior meeting minutes
• VSO Updates from Jeff Farrell
• Flag Placement/Retrieval for Veterans Day
• Veteran of the Year selection
• Open Forum for public comments

The Veterans Advisory Board set dates for the Veterans Day flag placement on Nov 8 and flag retrieval on Nov 15. It confirmed a Poppy Drive for Nov 1, a clothing drive with local schools, and a Senior Center breakfast on Nov 10. The board also identified Paul Keaveney as Veteran of the Year.

• Flag placement scheduled for Sat Nov 8, 2025
• Flag retrieval scheduled for Sat Nov 15, 2025
• Poppy drive scheduled for Sat Nov 1, 2025
• Clothing drive organized with schools, collection to end of month
• Senior Center breakfast scheduled for Mon Nov 10, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
• Paul Keaveney named Veteran of the Year

Board of Assessors

The Westborough Board of Assessors will meet on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Assessor’s Office, Room 135, Town Hall. The agenda lists a single item: a review and vote on an overlay release. No other matters are scheduled for discussion.

• Review and vote on overlay release

Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet to discuss transportation and housing studies. The body may vote to approve the first proposed adjustment to the FFY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program highway project listing.

• Proposed Adjustment #1 to the FFY2026-2030 TIP Highway Project Listing
• Preliminary findings from Housing and Transportation Study
• 2025 Bicycle Plan presentation
• Vernon Connected Transportation Study update
• Safe Streets for All (SS4A) update

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will receive updates on golf, the community center, and recreation programs. The body is scheduled to vote on pool-related items and the approval of June 3, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Vote regarding the pool
• Golf updates
• Recreation updates for Community Center and special events
• Approval of June 3, 2025 minutes

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved a 3% resident and 5% non‑resident increase in golf membership fees for the 2026 season. It also unanimously supported Article 7, which would transfer $799,675 to repair the community‑center pool. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved golf membership fee increase (resident +3%, non‑resident +5%) (5‑0‑0)
• Approved support for Article 7 to transfer $799,675 for pool repairs (5‑0‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5‑0‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet during the Fall Town Meeting to discuss and act on items listed on the Town Meeting Warrant. Board members will provide comments to voters regarding these items.

Advisory Finance Committee

The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee will consider an STM article and hold votes on it. It will also discuss and approve R&R matters. The committee will approve the meeting minutes, if available, and set dates for future draft agendas. The meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom and live‑streamed.

• STM article discussion and votes
• R&R discussion and approval
• Approval of minutes (if available)
• Future draft agendas and meeting dates
• Call to order and announcements

The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee approved the amended Advisory Finance Committee Booklet with an 8‑0‑0 vote. It also authorized the purchase of 350 copies of the R&R booklet, again by an 8‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with an 8‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Advisory Finance Committee Booklet (8-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of 350 R&R copies (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider the naming of the municipal cemetery located on Nourse Street. Residents may provide testimony in person or submit written comments to the Town Manager's Office.

• Proposed names for Nourse Street cemetery: Westland Cemetery, Farm Lands, and Harmony Grove Cemetery

The Select Board unanimously approved a tree‑planting project at Lake Chauncy funded by grant money. It also approved a Veterans Day poppy and flag display, appointed Paul Watson as interim town accountant, and granted a junk‑dealer/collector license to Kuberan Jewelers Inc. The board voted 4‑1‑0 to table the submitted cemetery name options and request additional suggestions.

• Approved tree planting at Lake Chauncy (5-0-0)
• Approved Veterans Day poppy, sign and flag display (5-0-0)
• Appointed Paul Watson as interim town accountant (5-0-0)
• Approved junk‑dealer/collector license for Kuberan Jewelers Inc. DBA Tanishp (5-0-0)
• Tabled cemetery name submissions and requested additional suggestions (4-1-0)
• Supported warrant Articles 1,2,3,7,8,9,10,11,13 (5-0-0)
• Referred Article 14 back to committee (3-2-0)
• Appointed Carolyn Macleod to Council on Aging (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will present and consider support for articles on the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant, including a Community Center Pool update. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding the naming of a cemetery on Nourse Street.

• Public hearing on naming petition for cemetery on Nourse Street
• Approval of Lake Chauncy tree planting project
• Junk Dealer/Collector License for Kuberan Jewelers Inc. DBA Tanishq
• Executive session to discuss real property at 231 Turnpike Road
• Executive session regarding water and sewer fees at 170 Turnpike Road

Board of Assessors

The Westborough Board of Assessors will meet on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 8:45 a.m. in the Assessor’s Office, Room 135, Town Hall. The agenda lists a single item: a review and vote on an overlay release. The board will consider adopting the overlay release at this meeting.

• Review and vote on an overlay release

Westborough Housing Authority

The Westborough Housing Authority will hold a special meeting to conduct a vote on entering an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss planning with the executive director.

• Vote to enter executive session regarding planning with the executive director

Advisory Finance Committee

The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee will hear public comment, discuss three select board articles, and receive a Planning Department presentation on Article 14. The committee will also hold STM article discussions and votes, a R&R discussion, and liaison reports. The meeting concludes with planning future draft agendas and meeting dates.

• Select Board Discussion – Articles 3, 8, & 10
• Planning Department Presentation – Article 14
• STM Article Discussions & Votes
• R&R Discussion
• AFC Liaison reports & assignments

Treatment Plant Board

The board will consider payment of outstanding invoices totaling $1,465,633.33, including four $349,080.40 invoices from Veolia and smaller amounts from National Grid, Kearsarge, and Septage vendors. The administrator’s report will cover Task Order #8, Task Order #9, the FY27 budget, and updates on TWAS pumps, BWALT, and the Aeration System Rotor Replacement Project. The plant manager will also give a report.

• Invoices – total $1,465,633.33 (Veolia July‑Oct $349,080.40 each; Veolia Septage $8,157.00; National Grid $48,797.99; Kearsarge $12,356.74; Payroll $2,701.58; Administrator $2,701.58)
• Task Order #8
• Task Order #9
• FY27 Budget
• Aeration System Rotor Replacement Project – update

The board approved the FY27 budget and authorized payment of $1,465,633.33 in invoices and payroll. It also approved Task Order #8 Amendment #1 and moved Task Order #9 to the November meeting. Additional actions included selecting Tighe & Bond for upcoming work and scheduling a DPW meeting for December.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (added Jack Perreault)
• Authorized payment of $1,465,633.33 in invoices and payroll
• Approved Task Order #8 Amendment #1 for additional design items
• Moved Task Order #9 discussion to the November meeting
• Approved FY27 budget
• Decided to select Tighe & Bond for upcoming work
• Requested invitations to BWALT stakeholders for the November meeting
• Scheduled DPW meeting for December

School Committee

The committee will open in executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy, then consider several school matters including a DECA trip approval, enrollment update, K‑3 redistricting, a draft competency determination memo, and a vote to adopt a new CTE Pathway Policy. It will also approve minutes from prior meetings, accept a rock‑wall donation for GMS, and receive a quarterly report from AVC.

• Vote to adopt CTE Pathway Policy
• Redistricting K‑3
• Draft Competency Determination memo and WHS Graduation Requirement Policy
• Approval of DECA Trip Permission Form
• Vote to accept Rock Wall Donation for GMS

Conservation Commission

The Westborough Conservation Commission will approve the minutes from the September 9 meeting, receive department and committee updates, and hold a series of public hearings on development, stormwater, and demolition projects at several local sites. The commission will also consider ratifying three enforcement orders related to unpermitted tree removal and construction activities. Finally, members will discuss and vote on authorizing the Ellis Walker Conservation Area trail layout and on a letter of support for the OSRP update.

• Approval of minutes from 9/9/25
• Public hearing: New England Sikh Study Circle – parking and stormwater project at 168 Flanders Rd
• Continued hearing: EG America – 50,000 sq ft warehouse at 165 Flanders Rd
• New hearing: Atlantic‑Coslin Realty II – demolition and grading at 21 Coslin Dr
• Discussion & vote: authorize Ellis Walker Conservation Area trail layout

The Conservation Commission approved several continuances and permits, including a Certificate of Compliance for 168 Flanders Road and continuances for hearings at 165 Flanders Road, Harvest Way, and the MBTA Right-of-Way. It closed public hearings and issued Determinations of Applicability with conditions for 21 Coslin Drive, 50 Flanders Road, and 78 Summer Street Extension. The commission also ratified Enforcement Order #2025-02 for unauthorized mowing at 24 Hopkinton Road.

• Approved continuance of NOI hearing for 165 Flanders Rd (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 168 Flanders Rd (5-0)
• Approved continuance of amendment hearing for Harvest Way (5-0)
• Approved continuance of RDA hearing for MBTA Right-of-Way (5-0)
• Closed hearing and issued Determination of Applicability with conditions for 21 Coslin Dr (5-0)
• Closed hearing and issued Determination of Applicability with conditions for 50 Flanders Rd (5-0)
• Closed hearing and issued Determination of Applicability with conditions for 78 Summer St Ext (5-0)
• Ratified Enforcement Order #2025-02 for 24 Hopkinton Rd (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development applications and discuss Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The meeting includes updates on the Open Space and Recreation Plan and the Master Plan Implementation status.

• Definitive Subdivision Application for 50 Flanders Rd.
• Special Permit Application for a drive-thru coffee shop at 210 Turnpike Rd.
• Full Site Plan Review for site improvements and new buildings at 165 Flanders Rd.
• Performance Bond Request for 9-11 Otis St.
• Minor Modification to Open Space Subdivision Special Permit for Ridings II (Libbey Ln.)

The Planning Board voted 4‑0 to approve a $150,000 cash bond for the 9 Otis Street site‑plan review, with specific performance conditions. It also authorized a letter of support for the Open Space and Recreation Plan and recommended Town Meeting approve FY 2026 budget adjustments and skip the BWALT grant matching requirement. Several hearings were continued to the November 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approved $150,000 cash bond for 9 Otis Street site‑plan review (4‑0)
• Authorized Director of Planning to submit a letter of support for the Open Space and Recreation Plan (4‑0)
• Recommended Town Meeting approve Article 3 FY 2026 budget adjustments (4‑0)
• Recommended Town Meeting pass over Article 6 grant matching funds for BWALT (4‑0)
• Continued hearing for Definitive Subdivision at 50 Flanders Rd to 11/4/2025 (4‑0)
• Continued hearing for Special Permit at 210 Turnpike Rd to 11/4/2025 (4‑0)
• Continued hearing for Site Plan Review at 165 Flanders Rd to 11/4/2025 (4‑0)
• Continued hearing for Open Space at 44 & 46 Libbey Lane to 11/4/2025 (4‑0)

Active Transportation & Safety Committee

The Active Transportation & Safety Committee will meet remotely to consider a letter of support for funding the BWALT Section 2 design. This letter would be sent to the Select Board, Planning Board, and AFC.

• Vote on letter of support for BWALT Section 2 design funding

The committee accepted Ellen Gugel’s drafted letter of support for Article 6 BWALT matching funds and will submit it to the Select Board, Planning Board, Advisory Finance Committee, Town Planner Kristi Williams, and Planning Director Jenny Gingras. The motion was moved by Don Burn, seconded by Suzanne Pahr, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Ellen Gugel’s letter supporting Article 6 BWALT matching funds and its submission to listed town officials (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Permit application for 16 Hyder Street. The applicant proposes to demolish an existing garage and build a new 49' x 28' garage addition with a storage area above.

• Special Permit request for 16 Hyder Street to demolish a garage and construct a 49' x 28' addition
• Request for relief to encroach on the front setback (currently less than 50 feet)
• Request to exceed the allowed gross floor area of 1,000 square feet
• Request for relief regarding the lot size, which is less than the required 50,000 square feet

Board of Appeals

The Westborough Board of Appeals will meet on October 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Forbes Building. The agenda includes a public hearing on a continuance for 20 Philips Street and a special permit request for 16 Hyder Street submitted by Michael Gincopello. The board may also discuss other old or new business not listed in advance.

• Continuance hearing for 20 Philips Street – Town of Westborough
• Special permit hearing for 16 Hyder Street – applicant Michael Gincopello
• Potential discussion of other old/new business

Advisory Finance Committee

The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee will hear a Department of Public Works presentation on Articles 7 and 12, then discuss and vote on those articles. The meeting also includes a public comment period, a discussion on R&R, liaison reports and assignments, and planning for future draft agendas and meeting dates. The session is hybrid, held in person at Memorial Hall and via Zoom.

• DPW Presentation – Articles 7 & 12
• STM Article Discussions & Votes
• R&R Discussion
• AFC Liaison reports & assignments
• Future Draft Agendas & Meeting dates

The committee voted against transferring $799,675 from Free Cash or the Overlay Surplus for pool repairs (2‑6‑0). A second motion to have the Town Meeting defeat the $799,675 pool repair article passed (6‑2‑0). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (8‑0‑0).

• Motion to transfer $799,675 from Free Cash or Overlay Surplus for pool repairs failed (2-6-0)
• Motion to recommend Town Meeting defeat the $799,675 pool repair article passed (6-2-0)
• Adjournment motion approved unanimously (8-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will appoint David Snowden as interim town accountant. An executive session will be held to discuss strategy for multiple litigations, including Ferris Development Group, LLC and Westborough SPE, LLC cases, as well as threatened water and sewer fee litigation. The board will also consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 231 Turnpike Road, 20 Phillips Street, and 0 Issac Miller, and will review contract negotiations with non‑union personnel (Todd Minardi). Finally, the board will approve the executive session minutes from September 16, 2025.

• Concurrence with appointment of interim town accountant David Snowden
• Executive session to discuss strategy for Ferris Development Group, LLC litigation
• Executive session to discuss strategy for Town of Westborough v. Westborough SPE, LLC litigation
• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property at 231 Turnpike Road, 20 Phillips Street, and 0 Issac Miller
• Executive session to discuss strategy for threatened water and sewer fee litigation at 170 Turnpike Road

The Select Board moved to enter executive session under MGL c.30A to discuss strategy for several litigations, a property purchase at 231 Turnpike Road, and contract negotiations with non‑union personnel. The motion was seconded and approved by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The Board also approved the executive‑session minutes from September 16, 2025 by a 3‑0 vote.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy, property purchase, and contract negotiations (3-0)
• Approved executive session minutes of September 16, 2025 (3-0)

Advisory Finance Committee

The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee will approve the September 8 and September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, de‑brief the recent Tri‑Board meeting, receive liaison reports and assignments, and discuss draft agendas and future meeting dates. The meeting also includes a public comment period and standard procedural items.

• Approval of Minutes: September 8, 2025 & September 18, 2025
• De‑brief & Discussion of Tri‑Board Meeting
• AFC Liaison reports & assignments
• Future Draft Agendas & Meeting dates
• Public Comment period

The Advisory Finance Committee approved several budget items, including $103.20 for past bills, a revolving fund for senior transportation, $47,700 for a student at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, a $150,000 Special Education Reserve Fund, and a $200,000 transfer to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. It voted 5‑2 to defeat Article 3 budget adjustments. Motions on Articles 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14‑16 were held for further consideration. All other motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved $103.20 past years’ bills (7-0-0)
• Approved Senior Transportation revolving fund (7-0-0)
• Defeated FY26 budget adjustments in Article 3 (5-2)
• Approved $47,700 student funding for Norfolk County Agricultural High School (8-0-0)
• Approved $150,000 Special Education Reserve Fund transfer (5-3-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer to Affordable Housing Trust Fund (8-0-0)
• Approved reauthorization of senior property tax exemptions for three years starting FY2027 (8-0-0)
• Approved easements at 20 Phillips Street (8-0-0)

Cultural Council

The Westborough Cultural Council will approve the July and September meeting minutes and hear the treasurer's report. Members will discuss the wrap‑up of the Arts Innovation Center, including volunteers, activities, and future plans. Additional topics include a resident‑proposed idea, PAC updates, and how to access grants through the MCC system.

• Approve July meeting minutes
• Approve September meeting minutes
• Treasurer report by Maureen Johnson
• AIC wrap‑up discussion (volunteers, activities, food, artisans, performers, feedback, survey)
• Grant season – accessing grants in the MCC system

The Cultural Council approved the July meeting minutes after a motion by Holly French and a second by Maureen Johnson. The council also approved the September meeting minutes after a motion by Tracy Spadafora and a second by Maureen Johnson. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:15 pm following a motion by Maureen Johnson and a second by Jénny Silverberg.

• Approved July minutes (motion by Holly French, seconded by Maureen Johnson)
• Approved September minutes (motion by Tracy Spadafora, seconded by Maureen Johnson)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 pm (motion by Maureen Johnson, seconded by Jénny Silverberg)

Board of Health

The Westborough Board of Health will consider a request for commercial vehicle permitting at the transfer station, discuss a possible amendment to tobacco regulations concerning single cigar sales, and review an approval request for an establishment license for Westborough Wellness Spa along with therapist licenses for Yujiang Wu and Lier Guo. The board will also approve the minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting and set the date for the next meeting.

• Request for commercial vehicle permitting at the transfer station
• Potential amendment to tobacco regulations regarding single cigar sales
• Establishment license approval for Westborough Wellness Spa
• Bodywork therapist licenses for Yujiang Wu and Lier Guo
• Approval of July 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will review and vote on articles to be placed on the Fall Special Town Meeting warrant, covering items such as a Means Based Exemption and grant matching funds. It will also discuss updates to the Open Space Recreation Plan, senior transportation services, and a request for a memorial bench at Lake Chauncy. Additional agenda items include a site‑plan review for 165 Flanders Road, an easement for Bridle Lane, and the acceptance of Silver Hollow Road and its associated streets. The meeting concludes with appointments, minutes approval, and executive‑session litigation strategy discussions.

• Fall Special Town Meeting warrant articles (e.g., Means Based Exemption, Special Education Stabilization Fund, grant matching funds)
• Site Plan Review: 165 Flanders Road / EG America
• Easement 2 Bridle Lane – K&C Holdings LLC
• Silver Hollow Road Acceptance – Barred Owel Drive, Blue Heron Court, Meadowlark Lane
• Request to place a bench at Lake Chauncy under the Memorial Bench Program

The Board approved the installation of a memorial bench requested by James and Deborah Warren. It also adopted the Memorial Bench Program and policy, and created a Memorial Bench Gift Account to fund the program. Additionally, the Board approved a 10‑foot easement agreement for 2 Bridle Lane. All votes were unanimous (4‑0‑0).

• Approved installation of bench for James and Deborah Warren (4-0-0)
• Approved Memorial Bench Program and policy (4-0-0)
• Established Memorial Bench Gift Account for program funding (4-0-0)
• Approved easement agreement for 2 Bridle Lane (4-0-0)

Advisory Finance Committee

The Select Board, Advisory Finance Committee, and School Committee are meeting to review budget closeouts and updates. The boards will discuss the preliminary FY2027 budget, including staffing impacts and capital planning. The meeting includes a goal-setting discussion regarding Proposition 2 ½ and budget reductions.

• FY2025 Budget Closeout presentation
• FY2026 Budget update
• Preliminary FY2027 Budget presentation
• Discussion of Proposition 2 ½
• FY2027 Goal Setting Discussion

The three bodies agreed to begin FY2027 with a Level Service Budget, meaning any new service or position must be justified separately. Each group expressed support for this approach. The meeting was then adjourned by each body with unanimous votes.

• Select Board expressed support for a Level Service Budget for FY2027
• School Committee indicated preference for moving toward a Level Service Budget
• Advisory Finance Committee agreed to begin with a Level Service Budget
• Select Board adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)
• Advisory Finance Committee adjourned meeting (vote 8-0-0)
• School Committee adjourned meeting (vote 5-0-0)

School Committee

The Select Board, Advisory Finance Committee, and School Committee are meeting to review the FY2025 budget closeout and the FY2026 update. The boards will discuss the preliminary FY2027 budget, including staffing impacts, debt, and capital planning. The meeting includes a discussion on FY2027 goal setting and Proposition 2 ½.

• FY2025 Budget Closeout presentation
• FY2026 Budget Update
• Preliminary FY2027 Budget presentation
• FY2027 Goal Setting Discussion
• Discussion of Proposition 2 ½

Select Board

The Westborough Select Board, Advisory Finance Committee, and School Committee will review the FY2025 budget closeout and FY2026 budget update, then present the preliminary FY2027 budget with its assumptions, staffing and contract impacts, debt considerations, and capital planning. They will also hold a FY2027 goal‑setting discussion covering the 2014 Select Board budget goal, FY2026 budget reductions, Proposition 2½, and priorities for the FY2027 budget.

• Presentation of FY2025 Budget Closeout and FY2026 Budget Update
• Presentation of Preliminary FY2027 Budget – assumptions, staffing/contract impacts, debt, capital planning
• FY2027 Goal Setting Discussion – 2014 budget goal, FY2026 reductions, Proposition 2½, FY2027 budget goals
• Joint meeting chaired by Select Board Chair Ian Johnson, Advisory Finance Chair Jane Clapp, and School Committee Chair Sarah Shamsuddin
• Meeting will be live‑streamed and recorded by Westborough TV

The Select Board, Advisory Finance Committee, and School Committee all agreed to pursue a Level Service Budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Each body expressed support for maintaining existing services while seeking efficiencies. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous votes of each group.

• Select Board expressed overall support for a Level Service Budget
• Advisory Finance Committee agreed to begin with a Level Service Budget
• School Committee indicated a preference for moving toward a Level Service Budget
• Select Board adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)
• Advisory Finance Committee adjourned meeting (vote 8-0-0)
• School Committee adjourned meeting (vote 5-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and process tax-related requests. The board will review and sign real estate abatements and statutory exemption applications.

• Review and sign real estate abatements
• Review and sign statutory exemption applications
• Act on Circuit Breaker eligibility and exemption amounts
• Approval of May 1, 2025, and May 12, 2025, meeting minutes

Advisory Finance Committee

The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee will hear a presentation from the Affordable Housing Trust chair, then discuss the FY26 town budget with Town Manager Kristi Williams and Finance Director Jon Steinberg. The meeting will also include STM article discussions and votes, approval of the September 18, 2025 minutes, and reports from the AFC liaison. Additional items cover future draft agendas and meeting dates.

• Affordable Housing Trust presentation by Chair Allen Edinberg
• FY26 Budget discussion with Town Manager Kristi Williams and Finance Director Jon Steinberg
• STM article discussions and votes
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025 (if available)
• AFC liaison reports and assignments

The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee met on September 25, 2025 in a hybrid format. After discussion of several budget articles, the only recorded vote was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously (7-0-0). No other articles were formally approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Adjourn meeting (vote 7-0-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to receive updates on a repair project and discuss a Safe Child Policy. The meeting also includes reports from the Director, Treasurer, and Secretary.

• Repair project update
• Safe Child Policy discussion
• Director's Report
• Treasurer's and Secretary's reports

The Library Board accepted the Treasurer’s Report and the minutes from the August 27 and September 18 meetings, each with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:19 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Accepted 8/27/25 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 9/18/25 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:19 p.m. (unanimous)

School Committee

The Westborough School Committee meeting will include a superintendent update and several votes. Committee members will decide on a special education reserve article, a request to re‑open an elementary Montessori program, the Student Activities Account, updates to the head‑injury policy and concussion letter, and the appointment of the superintendent to the AVC and ACCEPT boards. A key agenda item is the vote to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Police Department. The meeting will also address citizen requests, committee reports, and approval of prior minutes.

• Vote to approve re‑opening of elementary school program (eBridge Montessori request)
• Vote to approve Student Activities Account
• Vote to approve updates to Head Injury Policy and Sports Concussion Letter
• Vote to appoint Superintendent as Representative to AVC and ACCEPT
• Vote to approve Agreement (MOU) with Police Department

Westborough Housing Authority

The Westborough Housing Authority meeting will begin with routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and the Treasurer’s Report. The Executive Director will provide updates on several projects, including a fire panel upgrade (FISH 328061), a driveway project (FISH 328057), and a veterans bathroom (FISH 328062). New business includes a board vote on Change Order 03 for the fire panel upgrade. The agenda also allows for public input and any other business.

• Board vote on Change Order 03 for FISH 328061 fire panel upgrade
• Treasurer’s Report covering cost comparisons and payables (07/16/2025‑09/18/2025)
• Executive Director’s report on FISH 328061 fire panel upgrade
• Executive Director’s report on FISH 328057 driveway project
• Executive Director’s report on FISH 328062 veterans bathroom

The board accepted all payables for the period July 26 through September 18 2025. It also approved a change to order 03 FISH 328061 on September 12 2025. Both motions passed unanimously (5‑0). No other actions were decided.

• Accepted payables for July 26–Sept 18 2025 (5-0)
• Approved change of order 03 FISH 328061 (5-0)

Youth Commission

The Westborough Youth Commission will adopt its meeting dates for the 2025‑2026 year, review its mission statement and goals, and vote to select a student co‑chair. These actions guide the commission’s work with Westborough Youth and Family Services for the coming year.

• Adopt meeting dates for the 2025‑2026 year
• Review and discuss the Youth Commission mission statement and goals
• Student Co‑Chair election vote
• Next steps discussion
• Adjournment

The September 2025 Youth Commission meeting was canceled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Library Board of Trustees

The Westborough Public Library Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom to vote on a grant of easement and to grant signatory authority to the Board Chair. The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025.

• Vote on Grant of Easement
• Vote to Grant signatory authority to Mary Johnston
• Meeting conducted via Zoom

The Board voted to grant an electric easement to Massachusetts Electric Company on a portion of the Westborough Public Library property at 55 West Main Street. The motion passed with six votes in favor, none opposed, and three trustees absent. The Board also authorized Chair Mary Johnston to sign the easement agreement on behalf of the Board. That motion passed with seven votes in favor, none opposed, and two trustees absent.

• Approved electric easement to Massachusetts Electric Company (6-0-0)
• Authorized Mary Johnston to sign the easement (7-0-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Westborough Public Library Board of Trustees will vote to approve the minutes from the September 18, 2025, 8:00 PM meeting. After the approval, the board will adjourn the meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approval of 9/18/25, 8:00 PM minutes

Advisory Finance Committee

The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee will meet on September 18, 2025 to conduct standard business. Items include a public comment period, a School Warrant article presentation, STM article discussions and votes, approval of recent meeting minutes, and planning of future agendas and meeting dates. The meeting will be hybrid, with in‑person and remote access options.

• Public Comment period
• School Warrant Article Presentation
• STM Article Discussions & Votes
• Approval of Minutes: August 21, 2025, and September 8, 2025
• Future Draft Agendas / Meeting Dates

The committee approved the August 21, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0‑2 vote after a minor amendment. They then adjourned the September 18, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 7‑0‑0 vote. No other articles were decided, pending further information.

• Approved August 21 minutes (amended) – vote 5-0-2
• Adjourned meeting – vote 7-0-0

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will meet to review administrative reports and project updates. The session includes updates on technology, surveys, and transit studies.

• VIP Task Force Update
• Fixed Route Technology update
• Demand Response Survey and CSA Survey
• Bus Stop Study
• Transdev Update

Select Board

The Westborough Select Board will hear public comments and discuss a draft warrant article that would change the signature threshold for placing an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The proposal would increase the required signatures from 10 to 50. No other agenda items are listed beyond the procedural convening of the meeting.

• Discuss draft warrant article to raise petition signature requirement from 10 to 50

The Westborough Select Board met remotely on September 17, 2025 and heard extensive public input on a draft warrant article to raise the citizen‑petition signature requirement from 10 to 50. No vote was taken on the petition proposal. The board then moved to adjourn, which was approved unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4-0)

Library Building Committee

The committee will meet to review the monthly dashboard and budget updates for the library repair project. Members will also discuss other building-related issues.

• Discussion of Repair Project monthly dashboard
• Update on the repair project budget

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to consider two specific applications. The board is reviewing a new sign and architectural plans for a housing project.

• New sign application at 14 South Street (Application ID 25-01551)
• Architectural plans for housing development at 134 Fisher Street (Application ID 24-04029)

The Westborough Design Review Board meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 8:30 am was cancelled. The cancellation was announced by Administrative Assistant Dirk Bellido on September 15, 2025 at 4:19 pm. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

Planning Board

The Westborough Planning Board meeting on September 16, 2025 will consider several development applications. A presentation by the Affordable Housing Trust will discuss the HB Cottages project involving an extension at 45 High Street and 6 Beach Street. The board will also receive public hearing requests for a subdivision at 50 Flanders Road and a special permit for a drive‑thru coffee shop at 210 Tumpike Road. Administrative business includes review of prior meeting minutes and upcoming meeting dates.

• Presentation by Affordable Housing Trust on HB Cottages Project at 45 High Street Extension and 6 Beach Street
• Subdivision application for 50 Flanders Rd (Applicant: Jacob Rich)
• Special permit application for drive‑thru coffee shop at 210 Tumpike Rd (Applicant: Sam Malafronte, Solli Engineering, Application ID 25-02400)
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from 8/5/25 and 9/2/25
• Announcement of upcoming meeting dates, next meeting 10/7/25

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 to close the public hearing on the 210 Turnpike Road drive‑through and to defer a final decision until the October 7 meeting. A separate 5‑0 vote moved the hearing on the 50 Flanders Road subdivision to October 7. The board also approved the August 5 and September 2 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 9:12 PM.

• Closed public hearing on 210 Turnpike Road drive‑through; decision deferred to Oct 7 (5‑0)
• Moved hearing for 50 Flanders Rd subdivision to Oct 7 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for 8/5 and 9/2 meetings (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:12 PM (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will first request approval of the meeting minutes from August 5, 2025. An executive session will be held to discuss strategy for multiple litigations, including cases involving Ferris Development Group, Lax Media, Westborough SPE, LLC, and a national opioid lawsuit. The board will also consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property located at 231 Turnpike Road. Finally, the board will vote to approve the executive session minutes from August 12, 2025.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 5, 2025
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Ferris Development Group, Lax Media, Westborough SPE, LLC, and a national opioid case
• Consider purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property at 231 Turnpike Road
• Discuss threatened litigation over water and sewer fees at 170 Turnpike Road
• Approve executive session minutes from August 12, 2025

The Select Board voted 4-0 to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for the National Prescription Opiate case and water/sewer fee issues at 170 Turnpike Road. The same vote also approved the executive‑session minutes from August 12, 2025.

• Enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy (4-0)
• Approve executive‑session minutes of August 12, 2025 (4-0)

Active Transportation & Safety Committee

The Westborough Active Transportation & Safety Committee will approve the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes and review site plans and special permits. It will provide updates on Safe Routes to Schools, including a bike rodeo on October 4 and National Bike & Roll to School Day on October 8. The committee will discuss ATSC comments on the Downtown Plan and review its 2025 goals and projects such as the Crosswalk Plan and a townwide 25 mph speed limit. Planning Department updates will cover the Fisher Street pedestrian bridge ribbon‑cutting date, a grant proposal for the Active Transportation Plan, and a CMRPC micro‑grant for bike racks.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 18, 2025
• Bike rodeo scheduled for October 4 at the Community Center (ages 7‑12)
• National Bike & Roll to School Day on October 8
• Downtown Plan – ATSC comments for discussion
• Fisher Street pedestrian bridge ribbon‑cutting date

Cable Television Advisory Committee

The Cable Television Advisory Committee will review the current status of the town's charter cable television contract negotiations. It will also outline upcoming steps in the negotiation process and schedule future meetings.

• Discussion of current status of charter contract negotiations
• Outline of upcoming steps and process for the negotiations
• Planning of future committee meetings

The Cable Television Advisory Committee decided to pursue a final offer to Charter that includes a 5% franchise fee and a $20,000 capital payment at execution, rejecting the lower 4.5% offer. It set a follow‑up meeting for the week of October 6, preferably October 8 at 6 p.m., and assigned specific action items to Jeff Blake, Karen Henderson, and Chair Brian McLaughlin.

• Pursue final contract offer with Charter at 5% franchise fee and $20,000 capital payment (rejected 4.5% offer)
• Schedule reconvening for week of October 6, preferably October 8 at 6 p.m.
• Jeff Blake to meet with Charter’s Nancy Clark on September 16 to present final offer
• Jeff Blake to obtain draft license agreement, review clauses, and prepare redline for committee review
• Karen Henderson to coordinate review of licensing language once draft is received
• Brian McLaughlin to await Jeff Blake’s update and then schedule the October 8 meeting
• Committee members to maintain confidentiality in email communications
• Committee to highlight Westborough TV’s national award in future communications

Westborough Affordable Housing Trust

The Westborough Affordable Housing Trust and Housing Partnership Committee will review recommendations for the Post Road Development Project and discuss changes to the Westborough Rental Assistance Program. The body will also review draft warrant articles regarding a local option tax exemption and downtown zoning.

• Post Road Development Project recommendation to Planning Board
• Right of Refusal for 24 Indian Pond Road
• Proposed guideline changes for Westborough Rental Assistance Program
• Draft Warrant Article for Local Option Tax Exemption
• Downtown Zoning Warrant Article

The Westborough Affordable Housing Trust voted to approve the minutes of its August 8, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were discussed but no decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Approved minutes from the August 8, 2025 Trust meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will convene a meeting to discuss litigation strategy in executive session, including cases involving the Town of Westborough, Ferris Development Group, and opioid litigation. The meeting will be conducted remotely.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy with Ferris Development Group
• Executive session to discuss strategy for Town of Westborough v. Westborough SPE, LLC
• Executive session to discuss strategy for Westborough SPE, LLC v. Town of Westborough
• Executive session to discuss strategy for Westborough SPE, LLC bankruptcy case
• Executive session to discuss strategy for National Prescription Opiate Litigation

Central Massachusetts Veterans' Services District

The Central Massachusetts Veterans Service District Board will meet to review a directors update and the impact of MA House Bill 3859 and CH115. The board will also discuss veteran parking spaces at Town Hall and titles for service officers.

• MA House Bill 3859 and CH115 impact
• Veteran Parking Spaces at Town Hall MGL Chapter 40 Sec 22A ¾
• VSO vs Veteran Agent titles
• Discounted price on DBA Certificates for Veterans

Treatment Plant Board

The Westborough Treatment Plant Board will meet to approve outstanding and other invoices. The board will also receive reports from the Administrator and Plant Manager regarding facility operations and budgeting.

• Outstanding invoices totaling $54,445.90, including National Grid ($39,470.36) and Kearsarge ($14,975.54)
• Other invoices totaling $18,246.94 for AECOM Task Orders #2.02 and #8
• Update on Aeration System Rotor Replacement Project
• Discussion of FY27 Budget
• Review of Change Order #5

The board approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized payment of several invoices and payroll items. It also approved moving forward with Tighe & Bond’s proposal to replace the thickened waste sludge pumps and associated piping, adding estimated construction costs. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Authorized payment of $54,445.90 outstanding invoices (National Grid $39,470.36; Kearsarge $14,975.54)
• Authorized payment of $2,767.46 administrator payroll
• Authorized payment of $18,246.94 other invoices (AECOM Task Order #2.02 $1,582.21; AECOM Task Order #8 $16,664.73)
• Approved moving forward with Tighe & Bond proposal for TWAS pump replacement, including estimated construction costs

Westborough Affordable Housing Trust

The Westborough Affordable Housing Trust will meet on September 10, 2025. The agenda includes a project overview and a presentation of proposed concepts for the properties at 45 High Street Extension and 6 Beach Street. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is informational and includes a Q&A session.

• Project overview, status, and next steps
• Presentation of proposed concepts for 45 High St Ext.
• Presentation of proposed concepts for 6 Beach Street
• Public Q & A session

The Westborough Affordable Housing Trust presented its mission, project overview, and draft concepts. No formal approvals or rejections were recorded. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

School Committee

The School Committee will review and vote on improvement plans for Armstrong, Fales, Gibbons, Hastings, Mill Pond, and Westborough High School. Members will also discuss the draft 2025-2028 strategic priorities and the FY27 budget development schedule.

• Vote to accept School Improvement Plans for six district schools
• Vote to adopt revised Policy LBC regarding relations with non-public schools
• Vote to designate a delegate and alternate for the MASC annual business meeting
• Discussion of WPS Strategic Priorities 2025-2028 draft
• Review of FY27 Budget Development Schedule

Historical Commission

The Westborough Historical Commission will meet on September 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the WHC Office, room 215, Forbes Building, 45 W. Main St. The agenda includes discussion and approval of July 2025 meeting minutes and several updates. Commissioners will discuss a Westborough Signage Bylaw amendment and review the naming of Nourse Street Cemetery. Additional items include status updates on the CPA project, cemetery repairs, accession policy, and design review board meetings.

• Westborough Signage Bylaw Amendment
• Nourse Street Cemetery Naming Review
• CPA Status Update/Project Recommendation
• Cemetery Projects Status Update: Repairs/Cleaning
• Accession/Deaccession Policy Update

The commission agreed to nominate "Westland Cemetery" as the new name for the Nourse Street cemetery. It approved a request for $100,000 of CPA funds to restore gravestones at Midland or Pine Grove cemetery. The commission arranged for a contract with Greene Monument Conservation to begin cemetery repairs on September 15. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Nominated Westland Cemetery as the cemetery name (unanimous agreement)
• Approved request for $100,000 CPA funds for gravestone restoration project
• Authorized outreach to GMC and other parties to start cemetery repairs on Sept. 15
• Noted that the Design Review Board approved the "TRYBE FYTNESS" sign request

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use projects. This includes a new warehouse construction and driveway grading. The body will also discuss the removal of invasive Japanese Knotweed.

• New hearing for 50,000 sq ft warehouse, parking, and utilities at 165 Flanders Rd
• New hearing for driveway re-paving grading at 11 Thomas Newton Dr
• New hearing for mechanical removal of invasive Japanese Knotweed at multiple locations
• Continued hearing for stormwater basin improvements at Harvest Way (continued to 10/7)
• Continued hearing for MBTA Right-of-Way jurisdiction determination (continued to 10/7)

The Conservation Commission approved the August 12, 2025 minutes. It closed public hearings and issued Determinations of Applicability with special conditions for RDA File #242 (11 Thomas Newton Dr) and RDA File #243 (multiple locations), each passing 5-0. The commission also voted to continue three pending hearings (NOI File #332‑TBD, Request to Amend File #332‑0902, and RDA File #240) to the October 7 meeting, each with a 5-0 vote, and then adjourned.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for RDA File #242 under Wetlands Protection Act and Bylaw (5-0)
• Issued Determination of Applicability with conditions for RDA File #242 (5-0)
• Continued NOI hearing for File #332‑TBD to Oct 7 meeting (5-0)
• Continued Request to Amend hearing for File #332‑0902 to Oct 7 meeting (5-0)
• Continued Determination of Applicability hearing for RDA File #240 to Oct 7 meeting (5-0)
• Closed hearing for RDA File #243 under Wetlands Protection Act and Bylaw (5-0)
• Issued Determination of Applicability with conditions for RDA File #243 (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review proposed downtown zoning and a zoning amendment for One Research Drive. The body will also discuss the draft warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting and various real estate and litigation matters.

• Proposed Downtown Zoning
• Zoning amendment proposal for One Research Drive Parcels 35-167-0 & 35-167A-0
• Right of First Refusal for 24 Indian Pond Road
• Easements for 180 Turnpike Road
• Fall Special Town Meeting Draft Warrant

The Board voted to forward the proposed zoning amendment for One Research Drive to the Planning Board. It also approved appointing Jenny Gingras to the WRTA Advisory Board, executed an easement for 180 Turnpike Road, and authorized the Affordable Housing Trust to act on a Right of First Refusal for 24 Indian Pond Road. Additional unanimous actions included supporting Paint Stewardship legislation, naming the alley between 32 and 34 West Main Street, and adopting the new Benchmark Communities list.

• Appointed Jenny Gingras to WRTA Advisory Board (3-0)
• Executed easement with TTHY Westborough LLC for 180 Turnpike Road (3-0)
• Authorized Affordable Housing Trust to act on Right of First Refusal for 24 Indian Pond Rd (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Paint Stewardship Legislation (4-0)
• Submitted requested zoning change for One Research Drive to Planning Board (4-0)
• Declared intent to name alley between 32 and 34 West Main St (4-0)
• Concurred with new Benchmark Communities list (4-0)

Advisory Finance Committee

The Advisory Finance Committee voted 6-0-1 to recommend concurrence with the current framework for the Benchmark Communities used in the Community Comparison Dashboard. Voting on the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes was tabled for further review. The meeting was adjourned by a 7-0-0 vote.

• Recommend concurrence with current Benchmark Communities framework – approved (6-0-1, Cimala abstained)
• Table voting on August 21, 2025 meeting minutes – postponed
• Adjourn meeting – approved (7-0-0)

Council on Aging Board

The board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then adopted the 2021 town handbook in place of the existing Council on Aging bylaws, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Adopted 2021 town handbook as Council on Aging bylaws (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Veterans' Advisory Board

The board is meeting to discuss updates from the Veterans Service Officer and coordinate local events. Key discussions include the schedule for flag placement and retrieval and the search for a Veteran of the Year nominee.

• Flag placement scheduled for Saturday, Nov 8
• Flag collection from town cemeteries scheduled for Saturday, Nov 15
• Quilts of Valor event on Wednesday, Nov 6 at WHS
• Seeking nominees for Veteran of the Year
• Tatnuck event on Oct 11

Cultural Council

The Westborough Cultural Council will review updates for the AIC, including logistics, volunteers, and advertising. The council will also discuss the Westborough Connects event scheduled for September 7.

• AIC updates regarding volunteers, logistics, advertising, activities, food, and artisans
• AIC survey
• Westborough Connects Event - Westborough for Life on 9/7 from 1-4:00

The Cultural Council voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 pm. Members assigned tasks for the Arts in Common 2025 festival, including volunteer coordination, food vendors, booth layout, and gift bags. A Westborough for Life event booth was scheduled for Sept. 7, 1‑4 pm. The next AIC wrap‑up meeting will be set for Oct. 1 or Oct. 8 after member input.

• Adjournment at 8:08 pm approved (motion by Carolyn, seconded by Holly)
• Maureen will send a spreadsheet of money coming in for AIC
• Wendy will coordinate volunteers for AIC on the morning of the event
• Michelle will make gift bags for the artisans
• Holly created a booth layout; Michelle and Holly will work with Emily on the map
• Westborough for Life event booth scheduled for Sept. 7, 1‑4 pm; Fatema will staff the table
• Paper survey for artisans to be distributed and collected by Betheda and Carolyn on festival day
• Kent to set up a new QR code for attendee surveys

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to provide updates on golf, facilities, and community center programs. The body is scheduled to vote on a Code of Conduct Policy and the approval of June 3, 2025, minutes.

• Vote on Code of Conduct Policy
• Discussion regarding Chauncy Lake Beach Fence
• Golf and Recreation program updates
• Vote to approve June 3, 2025 minutes

The commission voted 5‑0‑0 to adopt the new Code of Conduct Policy. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adjourned the session. Members agreed to seek CPA input on pool funding eligibility and to conduct outreach before the October 21 Fall Town Meeting vote on the community‑center pool. The commission expressed support for adding a fence around Lake Chauncy for safety.

• Approved Code of Conduct Policy (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from the last meeting (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)
• Agreed to seek CPA input on pool funding eligibility
• Agreed to conduct outreach before Oct 21 pool vote
• Supported adding a fence around Lake Chauncy

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the full site plan review for a proposed three‑building office development at 220 Turnpike Road, subject to previously discussed conditions. It also recommended the layout of Barred ‘Owl Drive, Blue Heron Court, and Meadowlark Lane as public ways for the Silver Hollow Estates subdivision. The board released completion bonds of $249,509.75 for Silver Hollow Estates and $397,343.40 for the Ridings Ul Subdivision, approved a sign proposal for the Ridings It subdivision, and recommended adoption of multiple zoning amendment articles. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved full site plan review for 220 Turnpike Road office development (4-0)
• Recommended layout of Barred ‘Owl Drive, Blue Heron Court, Meadowlark Lane as public ways (4-0)
• Released completion bond for Silver Hollow Estates in amount $249,509.75 (4-0)
• Released portion of completion bond for Ridings Ul Subdivision in amount $397,343.40 (4-0)
• Approved sign proposal for Ridings It subdivision (4-0)
• Recommended passage of proposed zoning amendment articles (1.6, 3.6, 4.1, 4.7, 4.8, 6.2, 8.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.1) (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely to appoint a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss legal strategies for multiple lawsuits and the potential acquisition or lease of real property.

• Appointment of Greg Giroux to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Litigation strategy regarding Ferris Development Group, LLC. v. Town of Westborough
• Litigation strategy regarding Town of Westborough v. Westborough SPE, LLC
• Discussion of real property at 231 Turnpike Road, 0 Isaac Miller, and 20 Phillips Street
• Approval of executive session minutes from June 24, 2025 and July 22, 2025

The Board unanimously approved a three‑year appointment of Greg Giroux to the Zoning Board of Appeals, ending June 30, 2028. The Board also unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss several pending lawsuits and a property matter, and to approve the executive‑session minutes from June 24 and July 22, 2025.

• Approved appointment of Greg Giroux to Zoning Board of Appeals (3‑year term, 4‑0)
• Approved entry into executive session for litigation strategy discussions and property negotiation (4‑0)
• Approved executive‑session minutes of June 24, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved executive‑session minutes of July 22, 2025 (4‑0)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees voted unanimously to adopt the Community Board posting policy. They also accepted the Treasurer’s and Secretary’s reports and approved the motion to adjourn. The board decided that Assistant Director Soukup will present at the next meeting in Director Coraccio’s absence, and Director Coraccio was instructed to request proposals from three consultants.

• Approved Community Board posting policy (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Accepted Secretary’s report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to end meeting (unanimous)
• Decided Assistant Director Soukup will present at next meeting in Director’s absence
• Directed Director Coraccio to solicit proposals from three consultants

School Committee

The School Committee will vote to accept donations to the BORO Program and endorse a revised list of Benchmark Communities. The meeting also includes a discussion on the updated EV Policy and a request to recognize eBridge Montessori School.

• Vote to accept donations to the BORO Program
• Vote to endorse revised list of Benchmark Communities
• Discussion on updated EV Policy
• Recognition request for eBridge Montessori School
• Approval of minutes from 6/11/25

Westborough Housing Authority

The authority recorded that no board meetings occurred during August 2025, so no decisions were made or recorded for that month.

Advisory Finance Committee

The Advisory Finance Committee approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0‑0 vote. It then accepted the suggested liaison and committee assignments with a 7‑0‑0 vote. The committee set its next meeting for September 4, 2025 and agreed to meet bi‑weekly until the Fall Town Meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Accepted liaison and committee assignments (7-0-0)
• Set next meeting for September 4, 2025 (no formal vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The WRTA Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from June 26, 2025, and hear reports from the administration. The agenda consists of procedural items and a period for public business.

• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2025
• Administrators Report (Rickman)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider architectural plans for a housing development and a new sign application. The board will also receive a presentation regarding the town's sign bylaw.

• Architectural plans for housing development at 134 Fisher Street
• New sign application at 12 Union Street (Tyrbe Fytness)
• Presentation by Giordano Planning Solutions regarding Sign Bylaw

The Board voted 3‑0 to approve the sign application for 12 Union Street (Application ID 25‑02579). The sign will be 10 ft by just under 4 ft, with raised white and blue acrylic lettering. The Board noted that lighting is outside its scope and that a building permit is required. No other applications were decided; the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 12 Union Street sign application (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Active Transportation & Safety Committee

The Active Transportation & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss the Downtown Plan and review the status of the Fisher Street pedestrian bridge. The body will also review the WHS walk audit report and plan for upcoming October bike events.

• WHS walk audit report update
• Bike rodeo scheduled for October 4
• National Bike & Roll to School Day on October 8
• Fisher Street pedestrian bridge updates
• CMRPC Micro-grant for bike racks

The Active Transportation & Safety Committee approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting after a motion and second. The committee then adjourned the meeting by unanimous agreement following a motion and second.

• Approved June 16 minutes (approved by Ellen Gugel, Don Burn, Suzanne Pahr, Jeanne Granfield)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Julie Squires, seconded by Don Burn, unanimous)

Treatment Plant Board

The Westborough Treatment Plant Board will meet to approve minutes and review outstanding invoices. The board will also receive reports from the Administrator and Plant Manager regarding plant operations and projects.

• Payment of $784,108.08 in outstanding invoices
• Veolia invoices for July and August totaling $712,911.32
• National Grid July invoice for $46,406.55
• AECOM Task Order #8 payment of $99,156.50
• Allegiance Trucks payment of $172,642.56

The Westborough Treatment Plant Board approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. The Board also authorized payment of outstanding invoices totaling $71,196.76 and other invoices totaling $429,904.54. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Authorized payment of outstanding invoices ($71,196.76)
• Authorized payment of other invoices ($429,904.54)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a Certification of Compliance for Silver Hollow Estates. It also closed public hearings and issued Orders of Conditions for the 220 Turnpike Road project, and made determinations of applicability for several sites. Several hearings were continued at the request of applicants, and the Commission authorized the chair to sign a letter to the BWALT Working Group. The meeting was adjourned.

• Certified compliance for Silver Hollow Estates (5-0 vote)
• Closed public hearing for 220 Turnpike Road (DEP File #332-0962) (5-0 vote)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 220 Turnpike Road (DEP File #332-962) (5-0 vote)
• Continued hearing for Harvest Way NOI File #332-0902 (5-0 vote)
• Closed public hearing for 171 Milk St, 221 & 223 Turnpike Rd (RDA File #237) (3-1-1 vote)
• Issued Determination of Applicability (Negative) for RDA File #237 (3-1-1 vote)
• Authorized Chair Koenigsberg to sign letter to BWALT Working Group (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will review budget reductions for FY2026 and discuss the Longterm Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes updates on transportation projects and the status of the Boston Worcester Airline Trail.

• Intent to layout Barred Owl Drive, Meadowlark Drive, and Blue Heron Court as public ways
• FY2026 budget reductions and next steps
• Discussion of the Boston Worcester Airline Trail status
• Executive session regarding real property at 231 Turnpike Road, 20 Phillips Street, and 0 Issac Miller
• Appointments to the Public Art Committee

Veterans' Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It scheduled the Rotary flag display for November 8 with removal on November 15, and set the same removal date for cemetery flags. Paul Horrigan and John Gallinagh volunteered to organize the Veterans Day ceremony, and a clothing drive was planned for November under their leadership. The next board meeting was set for September 8, 2025.

• Adopted prior meeting minutes (accepted by John Gallinagh, seconded by Brad Huff)
• Scheduled Rotary flag placement for Nov 8 and removal for Nov 15; cemetery flags removal Nov 15
• Paul Horrigan and John Gallinagh agreed to organize Veterans Day event
• Planned a clothing drive for November, led by Paul Horrigan and John Gallinagh
• Set next meeting for Sep 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Central One Credit Union
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by John Gallinagh, seconded by Mike Van Nest)

Westborough Affordable Housing Trust

The board approved the July 13 minutes and allocated $2,500 for Beach Street property maintenance. It authorized up to $279,600, plus related fees, to exercise the town’s purchase option for 24 Indian Pond Road. A working group was created to study the Post Road Development buy‑down, and several governance amendments were adopted, including a rent‑correction acceptance and adding lived‑experience members to the board.

• Approved July 13 minutes (6-0, 6 present)
• Allocated up to $2,500 for Beach St maintenance (6-0, 6 present)
• Approved purchase option funding up to $279,600 for 24 Indian Pond Rd (6-0, 6 present)
• Formed working group (Behn, Edinberg, Herrera) for Post Road Development (6-0, 6 present)
• Accepted rent‑miscalculation correction for Ellington Metrowest (5-0, 5 present)
• Adopted amendment to include lived‑experience individuals in “other valuable qualities” (6-0, 6 present)
• Nominated Allen Edinberg as Chair, Ed Behn as Financial Manager, Steve Herrera as Vice Chair (6-0, 6 present)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0, 6 present)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the 220 Turnpike Rd hearing to September 2, 2025. It approved minor modifications to special permits for 12 Union Street and 25 Connector Road, and endorsed the ANR plan for 12 Union Street. The board also appointed a Sustainable representative, tabled two items until September 2, and approved the July 1 minutes before adjourning.

• Continue hearing for 220 Turnpike Rd to Sep 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Approve minor modification to special permit/site plan for 12 Union St (5-0)
• Endorse ANR plan for 12 Union St (5-0)
• Approve minor modification to special permit/site plan for 25 Connector Rd (5-0)
• Table performance bond reduction and review items until Sep 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Appoint Caroline Regan as Sustainable representative (5-0)
• Approve minutes for 7/1/2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:24 pm (5-0)

Select Board

The Board moved, seconded, and unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session under MGL c.30A to discuss strategy for four pending lawsuits and a real‑property matter at 231 Turnpike Road. Chair Johnson declared that an open meeting would be detrimental to the Town’s negotiating and litigating position, so the session will be closed. No other actions were taken.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation and property matters (5-0-0)

Historical Commission

The commission voted unanimously (5‑0‑0) to submit a preliminary application for $75,000‑$100,000 in CPA funds to repair and restore approximately 50 gravestones and one obelisk at Midlands Cemetery. They also approved hiring Leo Greene of Greene Monument Conservation to repair five grave marker stones in the Memorial Cemetery, pending proof of liability insurance, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The commission recommended the name “Westland Cemetery” for the new Nourse Street cemetery and forwarded the recommendation to the Select Board, again by a 5‑0‑0 vote. The accession/deaccession policy discussion was postponed to the September 10 meeting.

• Approved submission of preliminary CPA grant application for $75,000‑$100,000 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved hiring of Leo Greene (Greene Monument Conservation) to repair 5 grave stones, contingent on liability insurance (5‑0‑0)
• Approved recommendation of “Westland Cemetery” name to Select Board (5‑0‑0)
• DRB approved sign request for Torres Family Barbershop
• DRB approved sign request for Boston Ski and Tennis
• DRB approved sign request for Circle of Joy Healing Center
• DRB approved sign request for Craft Lab Westborough
• DRB approved sign request for Brio 33 Restaurant

Design Review Board

The board approved the sign application for 5 Summer Street (ID 25‑02185) by a 3‑1 vote. It also approved the sign application for 12 Union Street (ID 25‑02056) by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The minutes from the June 24 and May 20 meetings were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 5 Summer Street sign application (ID 25‑02185) – vote 3‑1
• Approved 12 Union Street sign application (ID 25‑02056) – vote 4‑0
• Approved minutes for 6‑24‑25 and 5‑20‑25 – vote 4‑0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 4‑0

Select Board

The scheduled Select Board meeting for July 29, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or voted on. Therefore, no substantive decisions were made.

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees unanimously entered an executive session to discuss a complaint against an employee. They voted 1‑7 to reject a motion authorizing the chair, with HR advice, to assign the Library Director to training. The executive session was then adjourned unanimously, and the meeting was formally ended at 9:02 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Enter executive session to discuss employee complaint – approved (8-0)
• Authorize chair to assign Library Director to training – rejected (1-7)
• Adjourn executive session – approved (8-0)
• End meeting at 9:02 p.m. – approved (8-0)

Library Board of Trustees

Trustees unanimously approved Staff Development Days on September 12 and December 12. They also unanimously adopted a new Patron Behavior Policy to replace the Code of Conduct. The board voted unanimously to change library hours to Saturday 9 am‑5 pm and close Sundays year‑round starting the second Saturday in September. Additionally, the treasurer’s report and the July 25 minutes were accepted unanimously.

• Approved Staff Development Days on Sep 12 & Dec 12 (unanimous)
• Approved Patron Behavior Policy replacing Code of Conduct (unanimous)
• Approved change to Saturday hours 9‑5, close Sundays year‑round starting second Saturday in Sep (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Accepted July 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 9:02 p.m. (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board moved to enter an executive session to discuss strategy for four pending lawsuits and several property matters, and to approve the executive‑session minutes from June 24, 2025. Chair Johnson declared that an open session would be detrimental to the Town’s position, and Member Welch seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously, 4‑0‑0.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation re: Ferris Development Group, LLC v. Town of Westborough (4-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation re: Town of Westborough v. Westborough SPE, LLC (4-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation re: Westborough SPE, LLC v. Town of Westborough (4-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation re: Westborough SPE, LLC bankruptcy case (4-0-0)
• Entered executive session to consider real‑property matters at 231 Turnpike Road, 20 Phillips Street, 9A Milk Street and 0 Isaac Miller (4-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss threatened litigation over water and sewer fees at 170 Turnpike Road (4-0-0)
• Approved executive‑session minutes of June 24, 2025 (4-0-0)

Select Board

The board approved a Section 12 all‑alcohol liquor license for Good KAWS LLC dba Brio 33 at 33 East Main St. It also approved an amendment moving the Release Well‑Being Center’s liquor license from 201 to 203 Turnpike Road. Additional actions included a written warning to The Coop, a three‑Monday suspension of Mayuri Indian Cuisine’s license, creation of a gift account for alley improvements, waiving permitting fees for the MetroWest Emergency Communications Center, and setting dates for the October special town meeting and a citizens‑petition quorum meeting.

• Approved Section 12 liquor license for Brio 33 (4-0-0)
• Approved amendment to move Release Well‑Being Center license to 203 Turnpike Rd (5-0-0)
• Issued written warning to The Coop (32 West Main St) (5-0-0)
• Suspended Mayuri Indian Cuisine license for three Mondays (5-0-0)
• Established gift account for alley beautification between 32‑34 West Main St (5-0-0)
• Waived all permitting fees for MetroWest Regional Emergency Communications Center at 20 Phillips St (5-0-0)
• Scheduled October special town meeting for Oct 21, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Scheduled public meeting on citizens‑petition quorum for Sep 17, 2025 (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 4‑0 to deny the Request to Amend the existing Order of Conditions for 5 Technology Drive and required the applicant to file a new Notice of Intent. It also approved a De Minimus Change for 15 Chauncy Street (4‑0) and authorized a memo to extinguish Enforcement Order #2024-06 for 125 West Main Street (4‑0). Several hearings were continued to the August 12 meeting, and an Order of Resource Area Delineation was issued for 9 Otis Street.

• Approved De Minimus Change for 15 Chauncy St (4-0)
• Continued NOI hearing for 220 Turnpike Rd to Aug 12 (4-0)
• Continued Request to Amend hearing for Harvest Way to Aug 12 (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for 9 Otis St (4-0)
• Issued Order of Resource Area Delineation for 9 Otis St (4-0)
• Denied Request to Amend for 5 Technology Drive, requiring new NOI (4-0)
• Authorized memo to extinguish Enforcement Order #2024-06 for 125 West Main St (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted to amend the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Bingo/Beano permit, extending the allowed hours from 1 pm to 6 pm‑midnight. The Board also approved Veterans Advisory Board signs on the rotary for Veterans Day, appointed four individuals to town committees, and formally approved the June 24 meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Amended Bingo/Beano permit hours to 6 pm–midnight (5-0-0)
• Approved Veterans Advisory Board signs on rotary Nov 8‑15, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Mike Caroll to Economic Development Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed Saisrihasa Telajala to Sustainable Westborough (5-0-0)
• Appointed Saisrinitya Telajala to Sustainable Westborough (5-0-0)
• Appointed Lee Strout to Veterans Advisory Board (5-0-0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Board passed over agenda item 4: Intent to layout public ways (no action taken)

Advisory Finance Committee

The Advisory Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend moving $300,000 from salary and wages accounts into the Insurance Budget. It also unanimously approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes and set the next meeting for August 21, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved $300,000 transfer to Insurance Budget (8-0-0)
• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 21, 2025 (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Council on Aging Board

The board unanimously approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. A programming grant of $7,565.87 was awarded by the Massachusetts Councils on Aging. Members voted unanimously to appoint Marilyn Taylor as Corresponding Secretary, Diane Collins as Chair, and Guido Lonardo as Vice Chair. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (9-0-0)
• Awarded $7,565.87 programming grant from MCOA (no vote required)
• Elected Marilyn Taylor as Corresponding Secretary (9-0-0)
• Elected Diane Collins as Chair (9-0-0)
• Elected Guido Lonardo as Vice Chair (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Westborough Affordable Housing Trust

The board approved the minutes from the May 9 meeting (6‑0). It suspended the current session to hold a Housing Partnership Committee meeting (6‑0) and later adjourned that committee (6‑0). Trustees voted to create a working group—Behn, Edinberg, and Herrera—to study a possible bid on the DCAMM surplus land parcel (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 am (6‑0).

• Approved May 9, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Suspended Trust meeting to hold Housing Partnership Committee (6‑0)
• Adjourned Housing Partnership Committee meeting (6‑0)
• Formed working group (Behn, Edinberg, Herrera) to evaluate DCAMM property bid (6‑0)
• Adjourned full meeting at 10:30 am (6‑0)

Cable Television Advisory Committee

The Cable Television Advisory Committee discussed Charter's contract proposals, including percentage rates, subscriber fees, and a fiber drop. Members expressed frustration but did not adopt any motion on the terms. The meeting was adjourned and the committee agreed to have Karen schedule a follow‑up meeting next week.

• Meeting adjourned without a motion (no vote recorded)
• Committee agreed Karen will schedule a meeting next week (no vote recorded)

Cultural Council

The council approved the May and June meeting minutes. It voted to recommend Corin Colford, Anna Leduc, Tracy Spadafora, and Nancy Wright for the Public Art Committee. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Corin Colford for PAC (vote passed)
• Recommended Anna Leduc for PAC (vote passed)
• Recommended Tracy Spadafora for PAC (vote passed)
• Recommended Nancy Wright for PAC (vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The board unanimously reappointed Brian McLaughlin to the Cable Television Advisory Committee. It also unanimously approved transfers of $120,000, $150,000, and $30,000 from salary and wages accounts to insurance expenses for fiscal year 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Reappointed Brian McLaughlin to Cable Television Advisory Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved $120,000 transfer from Finance Department Salaries to Insurance Expenses (5-0-0)
• Approved $150,000 transfer from Public Works Department Salaries to Insurance Expenses (5-0-0)
• Approved $30,000 transfer from Select Board/Town Manager Salaries to Insurance Expenses (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Cable Television Advisory Committee

The Cable Television Advisory Committee did not approve or reject any contract. It scheduled a follow‑up meeting for July 9 at 9:30 AM to discuss any updated Charter offer. Members were assigned action items, including Jeff Blake circulating any new offer by noon and Karen Henderson posting meeting notice. Brian McLaughlin will be reappointed before the July 9 meeting to ensure quorum.

• Scheduled follow‑up meeting for July 9 at 9:30 AM
• Planned reappointment of Brian McLaughlin before July 9 meeting
• Jeff Blake assigned to circulate any updated Charter offer by noon
• Karen Henderson assigned to post meeting notice within 48 hours
• Shelby Marshall offered to remain available for impromptu meetings
• All members assigned to stay available for impromptu or recessed meetings
• No contract approval or denial was made

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a motion to postpone the hearing on 220 Turnpike Rd to August 5, 2025. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 17, 2025. Finally, the board adjourned the July 1 meeting.

• Continue 220 Turnpike Rd hearing to Aug 5 2025 – approved (4-0)
• Approve June 17, 2025 meeting minutes – approved (4-0)
• Adjourn July 1, 2025 meeting – approved (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board reappointed Shelby Marshall and Steven Hart to the Cable Television Advisory Committee, with a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. The Board also voted 5‑0‑0 to enter an executive session to discuss strategy for several pending lawsuits and a property matter. The meeting minutes were approved for the date September 9, 2025.

• Reappointed Shelby Marshall and Steven Hart to Cable Television Advisory Committee (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy for four court cases (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session to consider real‑property transaction at 231 Turnpike Road and 20 Phillips Street (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for September 9, 2025

Central Massachusetts Veterans' Services District

The board approved the meeting minutes as amended. It decided to delay discussion of the vacant VSO posting until May‑June. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:00 am.

• Accepted minutes as amended (motion by Kim, seconded by William)
• Postponed VSO posting and interview process discussion until May‑June
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 am (motion by Diane, seconded by Justin)

Board of Assessors

The Westborough Board of Assessors cancelled its scheduled meeting for June 25, 2025 at 11:00 am. No agenda items were considered or decided. The administrative assistant requested a copy of the cancelled meeting posting.

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved the proposed Library Card Policy. They also unanimously accepted the Treasurer's Report and the May 28 minutes, with one trustee abstaining on the minutes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:43 p.m. No other motions were decided.

• Approved Library Card Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved May 28 minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the sign plan submitted by Fast Signs for the Torres Family Barber Shop, allowing a barber‑pole on the pylon not to exceed 24 inches and subject to landlord approval at 72 E Main St. The board also reviewed architectural plans for 134 Fisher St but did not approve them, requesting additional roof, window, shutter, door, and color specifications for the next meeting.

• Approved sign plan for Torres Family Barber Shop with barber pole (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy and a property matter. The board also approved the executive‑session minutes from June 6 and June 10, 2025. Additionally, the board adopted a summer dress code for members during meetings.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (5‑0)
• Approved executive‑session minutes of June 6, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved executive‑session minutes of June 10, 2025 (5‑0)
• Adopted summer dress code for board members during meetings (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved job descriptions for the Administrative Assistant to Command Staff and Executive Assistant to the Police Chief, placing them on a non‑union classification at Grades 2 and 3 and waiving the posting requirement. It also approved the Assistant Library Director classification at Grade 6, adopted the overall Classification Plan, and authorized several related actions including a housing‑trust letter, legislative testimony, signage placement, water‑regulation adoption, and acceptance of a DHS vehicle. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Administrative Assistant to Command Staff and Executive Assistant to Police Chief job descriptions, placed on non‑union Grades 2 and 3, waived posting – vote 4-0-0
• Approved Assistant Library Director job description, placed on non‑union Grade 6 – vote 4-0-0
• Approved the Classification Plan and its implementation for current non‑union employees – vote 4-0-0
• Authorized Town Manager to finalize and sign housing‑trust letter – vote 4-0-0
• Authorized Vice Chair Marshall to provide testimony at Westborough TV legislative hearing – vote 4-0-0
• Approved Sustainable Westborough yard signs on public property – vote 4-0-0
• Approved Water Regulations pending town counsel review – vote 4-0-0
• Accepted gift of 2025 Ford F350 Tremor 4X4 from Department of Homeland Security – vote 4-0-0

Advisory Finance Committee

The Advisory Finance Committee approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0‑1 vote. No FY25 budget transfer requests were pending. Members agreed to schedule an extra meeting before July 15, 2025 if late transfer requests arise. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (vote 6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 7-0-0)
• No FY25 budget transfer requests reported
• Agreed to hold an additional meeting before July 15, 2025 if needed
• Saroja Hanasoge appointed to the Advisory Finance Committee

Treatment Plant Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It authorized payment of $1,565,723.39 covering outstanding and other invoices plus administrator payroll. The board also approved renewals of IPP permits for Curia Bio, Cytiva, and Astellas, and approved $7,295 for a grit‑truck purchase. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Authorized payment of $1,565,723.39 in invoices and payroll
• Approved renewal of Curia Bio IPP permit
• Approved renewal of Cytiva IPP permit
• Approved renewal of Astellas IPP permit
• Approved additional $7,295 for Allegiance Trucks grit truck
• Continued progress on Change Order #5
• Enrolled treatment plant in DOER program (information submitted)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the 220 Turnpike Rd hearing to the July 1 meeting. It approved a minor modification to the 9 Otis Street site plan and endorsed an Approval Not Required plan for 50 Flanders Road. The board also appointed Caroline Regan to the CMRPC and added five members to the Design Review Board. Minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Continued 220 Turnpike Rd hearing to July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minor modification to 9 Otis Street site plan (5-0)
• Endorsed Approval Not Required plan for 50 Flanders Road (5-0)
• Appointed Caroline Regan to CMRPC as planning board representative (5-0)
• Appointed Christian Hedrick, Hazel Nourse, Cindy Dubose, Michael Hally, Alison Giammarco to Design Review Board (5-0)
• Approved minutes for 6-3-25 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Active Transportation & Safety Committee

The Active Transportation & Safety Committee unanimously approved the May 12 meeting minutes. The committee approved TIPS money for the Fisher Street SUP project, TIPS money for the Hastings School to Thomas Newton Drive project, and a Bike Rack Grant. The Hocomonco Pond Reuse Committee was noted as disbanding. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved TIPS money for Fisher St SUP
• Approved TIPS money for Hastings school to Thomas Newton Dr.
• Approved Bike Rack Grant
• Hocomonco Pond Reuse Committee disbanded
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The commission approved the April and May meeting minutes after a motion and second. All members present voted Yes on the approval. The commission then moved to adjourn, which was seconded and approved unanimously by roll‑call vote.

• Approved April and May minutes (all present voted Yes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call approval)

Westborough Affordable Housing Trust

The Trust approved the May 9 minutes unanimously. The meeting was suspended to hold a Housing Partnership Committee session, also unanimously approved. Trustees voted to create a working group of Chair Behn, Edinberg, and Herrera to study a possible bid on the DCAMM surplus land. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM with a unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from 5/9/2025 (6‑0)
• Suspended AHT meeting to hold Housing Partnership Committee (6‑0)
• Formed working group (Behn, Edinberg, Herrera) to evaluate DCAMM property bid (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:30 AM (6‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved several motions: it continued three pending hearings to the July 15 meeting, closed the public hearing and issued an Order of Conditions for the DPW pump stations project, ratified Enforcement Order #2025-01 for 9 Otis Street, and authorized the Conservation Director to issue a letter of support to MEPA for the DPW stormwater and habitat restoration project at Jackstraw Brook. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

• Continued NOI hearing for 220 Turnpike Rd to July 15 meeting (6-0)
• Continued ANRAD hearing for 9 Otis St to July 15 meeting (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for DPW pump stations under Wetlands Protection Act (6-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for DPW pump stations under Wetlands Protection Act (6-0)
• Ratified Enforcement Order #2025-01 for 9 Otis St breach (6-0)
• Authorized Conservation Director to issue letter of support to MEPA for Jackstraw Brook project (6-0)

Select Board

The board approved a new Section 12 all‑alcohol license for Chill Kitchen & Bar West and three Class 1 auto dealer licenses for Herb Chambers locations. It also adopted amended dog‑park regulations, a Naming Policy, a Personal Appearance Policy for non‑union staff, and extended the Ellis‑Walker property closing date. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Section 12 All Alcohol license for Chill Kitchen & Bar West at 32 Lyman St (4-0-0)
• Approved Class 1 auto dealer license for Herb Chambers Ford Westborough at 310 Turnpike Rd (4-0-0)
• Approved Class 1 auto dealer license for Herb Chambers Infiniti Westborough at 312 Turnpike Rd (4-0-0)
• Approved Class 1 auto dealer license for Herb Chambers Lincoln Westborough at 75 Otis St (4-0-0)
• Approved amended dog‑park regulations (5-0-0)
• Approved Naming Policy as amended (5-0-0)
• Approved Personal Appearance Policy for non‑union staff (4-0-1)
• Approved extension of Ellis‑Walker property closing to Aug 28 2025 (3-0-1)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee approved the final draft of the Preservation Plan and its associated funding applications by unanimous vote. The meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The public forum was closed and the meeting adjourned by unanimous motions.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public forum (unanimous)
• Approved Preservation Plan and funding applications (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 3 and May 12 meetings. Senior Center operating hours were changed to match Town Hall hours beginning July 1. WRTA van services for seniors will also begin on July 1, with pre‑registration starting June 23. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (10-0-0)
• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (10-0-0)
• Changed Senior Center hours to Town Hall schedule effective July 1
• Authorized WRTA Van Services to start July 1, 2025
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (10-0-0)

Select Board

The board entered an executive session to discuss confidential matters related to water and sewer fees, a property at 20 Phillips Street, and trade‑secret information. After reconvening, the board approved the updated job description for the Executive Assistant. The meeting was then adjourned, with all motions carried unanimously.

• Entered executive session to discuss confidential matters (4-0-0)
• Approved Executive Assistant job description as presented (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission voted 4-0-0 to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The commission also voted 4-0-0 to adjourn the June 3 meeting. Other items such as the open space plan, golf lessons, summer programs, dog‑park policies, and beach staffing were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 to continue the hearing for 220 Turnpike Rd to June 17, 2025. It also voted 5‑0 to approve a minor modification of the site‑plan for 50 Otis Street, adding conditions for the Amazon Robotics connector. The board approved the May 6 and May 20, 2025 minutes (5‑0) and then adjourned the meeting (5‑0).

• Approved continuation of 220 Turnpike Rd hearing to June 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minor modification of site‑plan for 50 Otis St with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes for May 6, 2025 and May 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Advisory Finance Committee

The Advisory Finance Committee approved three budget transfers: $4,500 to Select Board/Town Manager expenses, $45,000 from Police to Fire salary and wages, and $103,900.29 from the AFC Reserve Fund to DPW snow and ice expenses. The committee also approved the March 13 and March 22, 2025 meeting minutes, appointed Jane Clapp as Chair and Josh Brandt as Vice Chair, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved $4,500 transfer to Select Board/Town Manager expenses (8-0-0)
• Approved $45,000 transfer from Police to Fire salary & wages (8-0-0)
• Approved $103,900.29 transfer to DPW snow and ice expenses (8-0-0)
• Noted no transfer needed for Water expenses (no vote)
• Approved March 13 and March 22, 2025 minutes (7-0-1, O'Day abstained)
• Appointed Jane Clapp as Chair and Josh Brandt as Vice Chair (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (8-0-0)

Hocomonco Pond Re-Use Committee

The committee approved the August 28, 2024 draft minutes with a 6‑0‑0 vote. It voted 7‑0‑0 to close out the Article 16 funds authorized at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. The members also authorized Chair Shelby Marshall to approve the final minutes for the May 28, 2025 meeting and to submit the committee report, passing 7‑0‑0.

• Approved August 28, 2024 draft minutes (6-0-0)
• Closed out Article 16 funds from 2023 Annual Town Meeting (7-0-0)
• Authorized Shelby Marshall to approve final minutes and submit report (7-0-0)

Library Board of Trustees

Trustees accepted the treasurer's report after a motion and unanimous vote. They also approved the March 26 and April 23 minutes, with one trustee abstaining on the April 23 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Accepted treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Accepted 3/26/25 and 4/23/25 minutes (unanimous; one abstention on 4/23/25)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Westborough Historical Commission unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. Members voted unanimously to deaccession unidentified items and approved their donation, assigning Allen to draft an accession/deaccession policy for future review. The commission also approved new signage for “Thela” Indian Cuisine (now open) and “Rancho Alegre” Mexican Cuisine (not yet open). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession and donation of unidentified items (unanimous)
• Tasked Allen to draft an accession/deaccession policy (to be reviewed later)
• Approved sign for “Thela” Indian Cuisine (unanimous)
• Approved sign for “Rancho Alegre” Mexican Cuisine (unanimous)
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting

Select Board

The Board approved an amended and restated health‑insurance agreement with all collective‑bargaining unions, adopted updated police department job descriptions, and proclaimed June as Pride Month. It also granted Section 15F liquor licenses to four local producers, executed a Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition agreement, and authorized two inter‑departmental fund transfers.

• Approved amended health‑insurance agreement with unions (3‑0‑0)
• Approved police job description amendments for six positions (4‑0‑0)
• Approved proclamation of June as Pride Month (4‑0‑0)
• Issued Section 15F liquor license to Broken Creek Vineyard (4‑0‑0)
• Issued Section 15F liquor license to Flying Dreams Brewing (4‑0‑0)
• Issued Section 15F liquor license to Rushford and Sons Brewhouse (4‑0‑0)
• Issued Section 15F liquor license to Spicy Water Distillery (4‑0‑0)
• Approved inter‑departmental transfer of $45,000 from Police Salary/Wages to Fire Salary/Wages (4‑0‑0)

Design Review Board

The board voted 4‑0 to approve a new sign at 72 E Main Street (Application 25‑00269). It also voted 4‑0 to approve a sign at 50 E Main Street (Application 25‑01316) with conditions on glass etching. The board then approved its meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved new sign at 72 E Main St (Application 25-00269) – vote 4-0
• Approved new sign at 50 E Main St (Application 25-01316) with conditions – vote 4-0
• Approved DRB minutes (3-18-2025, 4-15-25) – vote 4-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 4-0

Planning Board

The Planning Board appointed Caroline Regan as a new member, approving the motion 5-3 after earlier votes. A motion to appoint Elizabeth Arnold was rejected 3-5. The board also approved a waiver of filing fees for an ANR, continued the 220 Turnpike Rd site plan to the next meeting, and dissolved the Master Plan Implementation Committee. Both the Select Board and Planning Board adjourned the joint meeting, and the Planning Board adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

• Caroline Regan appointed to Planning Board (vote 5-3)
• Elizabeth Arnold appointment denied (vote 3-5)
• Continue 220 Turnpike Rd site plan to June 3 meeting (vote 4-0)
• Approve ANR and waive filing fees (vote 4-0)
• Dissolve Master Plan Implementation Committee (vote 4-0)
• Select Board adjourned joint meeting (vote 4-0)
• Planning Board adjourned joint meeting (vote 4-0)
• Planning Board adjourned at 7:36 p.m. (vote 4-0)

Select Board

The Planning Board and Select Board interviewed three candidates and voted on appointments. Elizabeth Arnold's appointment motion failed 3‑5. After an initial 4‑3 vote with one abstention, a revote approved Caroline Regan 5‑3, and she was named the new Planning Board member. Both boards then adjourned the joint meeting with unanimous votes.

• Appointment of Elizabeth Arnold rejected (vote 3-5)
• Initial appointment of Caroline Regan failed (vote 4-3 with 1 abstain)
• Revote appointing Caroline Regan approved (vote 5-3)
• Select Board adjourned joint meeting approved (vote 4-0)
• Planning Board adjourned joint meeting approved (vote 4-0)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission voted unanimously to recommend Gerhard Doering and Sudevi Sarkar Ghosh as voting members to the Select Board. The commission also set its next meeting for June 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Recommend Gerhard Doering and Sudevi Sarkar Ghosh as voting YC members (7‑0 unanimous)
• Set next Youth Commission meeting for June 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting (7‑0 unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the signing of the deed transfer for the Ellis‑Walker property. It also supported the draft Conservation Restriction for that property and issued a Certificate of Compliance for 1 Blue Heron Court. Several hearings were continued, and a withdrawal request for a Flanders Road project was accepted.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 1 Blue Heron Court (6-0)
• Accepted withdrawal request for 165 Flanders Road project (4-0-2)
• Continued NOI hearing for 220 Turnpike Road project (6-0)
• Continued NOI hearing for DPW pump stations project (6-0)
• Continued ANRAD hearing for 9 Otis Street (6-0)
• Closed public hearing and issued Determination of Applicability for 47 Morse Street (6-0)
• Approved support for draft Conservation Restriction for Ellis-Walker Property (5-0-1)
• Signed Deed Transfer for Ellis-Walker Property (6-0)

Select Board

The board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to support the Worcester Regional Transit Authority’s Mobility Management Model and authorized the Town Manager to execute the necessary agreements. It also voted 5-0-0 to delay the Community Center project until no earlier than the 2026 Annual Town Meeting and to seek Phase 1 funding. Additional unanimous approvals included downtown signage placement, a Memorial Day poppy display, off‑premises alcohol sales at the Farmers Market, and support for a second MassWorks grant for the Otis Street Corridor. Agenda items 8 and 9, the Local Action Units application for 2 Daania Drive, and the sewer‑fee waiver request were passed over for future consideration.

• Approved WRTA Mobility Management Model implementation and authorized Town Manager (5-0-0)
• Approved delaying Community Center project to no earlier than 2026 Annual Town Meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved placement of Downtown Improvement Project public‑engagement signage on town property (5-0-0)
• Approved Memorial Day Poppy Display installation May 19‑26 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved off‑premises alcohol sales at Westborough Farmers Market June 12‑Oct 9 2025, pending Police Chief approval (5-0-0)
• Approved support for a second MassWorks grant for the Otis Street Corridor project (5-0-0)
• Passed over agenda item 8 (Local Action Units application for 2 Daania Drive) for future scheduling
• Passed over request to waive sewer privilege fees for affordable units at Village Commons for future scheduling

Active Transportation & Safety Committee

The Active Transportation & Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting and unanimously approved the town counsel’s response to an Open Meeting Law complaint. A working group was created to prioritize and address feedback from the high school walk audit. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved response to Open Meeting Law complaint (unanimous)
• Formed Safe Routes to Schools working group to address high school walk audit feedback
• Scheduled National Bike and Roll events for 10/8/25, 5/6/26, and 10/7/26
• Planned downtown improvement project meeting for June 11, 6-7:30 pm
• Prepared $130K grant application for Active Transportation plan
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Finance Committee

The Advisory Finance Committee approved a $14,000 intradepartmental transfer from Select Board Salary & Wages to Central Purchasing with an 8‑0‑1 vote. It also approved a $55,000 transfer from Police Salary & Wages to Police Expenses with a unanimous 9‑0‑0 vote. The committee then approved the March 3, 6, and 10 minutes as amended (9‑0‑0) and adjourned the meeting (9‑0‑0).

• Approved $14,000 transfer from Select Board Salary & Wages to Central Purchasing (8-0-1)
• Approved $55,000 transfer from Police Salary & Wages to Police Expenses (9-0-0)
• Approved March 3, March 6, and March 10 minutes as amended (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Council on Aging Board

The board approved the April 28th meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to support the Westborough Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) transition for senior transportation needs. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 28th meeting minutes (11-0-0)
• Supported WRTA transition for senior transportation (11-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (11-0-0)

Veterans' Advisory Board

The Veterans Advisory Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The regular board meeting time was changed to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate employed members. The next meeting was scheduled for May 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Central One Credit Union. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. by motion of John Gallinagh, seconded by Lee Strout.

• Adopted prior meeting minutes (approved)
• Changed regular board meeting time to 6:00 p.m.
• Scheduled next meeting for May 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Central One Credit Union
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m. (motion by John Gallinagh, seconded by Lee Strout)

Treatment Plant Board

The Westborough Treatment Plant Board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting and authorized payment of outstanding invoices and payroll totaling $432,972.67. The board also approved the renewal of a Cytiva industrial pretreatment permit. Additional topics such as flow‑increase studies, BWALT trail requirements, and capital‑project financing were discussed but no further actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Authorized payment of invoices and payroll totaling $432,972.67 (approved)
• Approved renewal of Cytiva IPP permit at 800 Boston Turnpike Rd (approved)

Westborough Affordable Housing Trust

The Westborough Affordable Housing Trust approved the minutes from its May 9 meeting. It authorized the chair to draft a memo seeking a waiver of building and water/sewer fees for four to five affordable units at 134 Fisher. The board also created a working group to draft a subsidy agreement for an additional affordable unit at the same site. Additional actions included suspending the meeting for a Housing Partnership Committee session, forming a bid‑evaluation group for a DCAMM property, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 9, 2025 (6‑0)
• Suspended AHT meeting to hold Housing Partnership Committee (6‑0)
• Authorized Chair Ed Behn to draft waiver memo for 4‑5 affordable units at 134 Fisher (5‑0)
• Created working group to draft subsidy agreement for an additional affordable unit at 134 Fisher (5‑0)
• Formed working group (Chair and 1‑2 trustees) to evaluate bid on DCAMM surplus land (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Recreation Commission

The commission elected Beth Travis to the Walk‑Up Robinson Trust Fund Committee and re‑elected Colleen Dowd to the Open Space Preservation Committee, both unanimously. The commission also approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Elected Beth Travis to the Walk‑Up Robinson Trust Fund Committee (unanimous 4‑0‑0)
• Re‑elected Colleen Dowd to the Open Space Preservation Committee (unanimous 4‑0‑0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous 4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m. (unanimous 4‑0‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to accept the letter of continuance. It also approved the minutes from the April 1 and April 15, 2025 meetings, each by a 4-0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting with a 4-0 vote. No zoning changes were decided at this meeting.

• Accepted letter of continuance (4-0)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Westborough Master Plan Implementation Committee voted to recommend dissolving the MPIC, requiring the Planning Department to give quarterly updates to the Planning Board. The motion passed 7-1, with Mr. Bleier opposing. The committee then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 p.m.

• Recommended dissolution of MPIC with quarterly Planning Dept updates (vote 7-1)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 8-0)

Hocomonco Pond Re-Use Committee

The Hocomonco Pond Re-Use Committee meeting scheduled for April 30, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. The Town Clerk’s Office will update the posting, remove the meeting from the calendar, and issue a new agenda for a future meeting.

Historical Commission

The Westborough Historical Commission approved the March meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. After the approval, the commission moved to adjourn and did so unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 26 and April 8 meetings. It decided not to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the library repair project and will instead plan a celebration at the temporary location around the June 2 soft‑open. Weekly construction meetings will begin on Tuesdays with designated members, and the temporary space is slated for a soft opening on June 2.

• Approved March 26 and April 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to hold groundbreaking for the repair project
• Set June 2 as soft‑open date for the temporary library space
• Established weekly construction meetings on Tuesdays (ongoing)
• Motion to adjourn passed (yes votes from listed members)

Select Board

The board approved two new alcohol licenses, authorized letters of support for state and grant initiatives, designated a chief procurement officer, created a public‑art gift account, and approved sewer regulations lifting the moratorium effective May 1. All motions carried with unanimous votes ranging from 3‑0‑0 to 5‑0‑0.

• Approved new Section 12 All Alcohol license for Los Paisanos Inc., dba Rancho Alegre (3-0-0)
• Approved transfer of Section 15 All Alcohol license to Devi Khodal Corporation (3-0-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign and send letter to AITIC urging support for the streaming bill (3-0-0)
• Approved star/sleigh icon for town wayfinding signs (3-0-0)
• Designated Tina Cote as Chief Procurement Officer (3-0-0)
• Established a gift account for the Public Art Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved sewer regulations and lifted the sewer moratorium effective May 1, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved part‑time Assistant Golf Manager job description and classification (3-0-0)

Active Transportation & Safety Committee

The Active Transportation & Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 14, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee also approved and sent an amended letter regarding the 220 Turnpike Rd site plan, again unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed unanimously. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and sent amended 220 Turnpike Rd letter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The commission voted to approve the March and April meeting minutes. The motion passed with all members voting Yes. The commission then voted to adjourn the meeting, also passing unanimously. The next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

• Approved March and April minutes (unanimous Yes vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous Yes vote)

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging Board approved the minutes from the January 25, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote (10-0-0). The board then moved to adjourn the April 28, 2025 meeting, also passing unanimously (10-0-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 25, 2025 meeting minutes (10-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-0)

Central Massachusetts Veterans' Services District

The board interviewed three candidates for the Veteran Agent role. After reviewing the candidates, the board voted to offer the position to Yissel Ferreira, with Diane Wackell, Justin Dobson, and William Blake each voting aye. The board then voted to adjourn, with the same three members voting aye. The meeting adjourned at 10:37 am.

• Approved offering Veteran Agent position to Yissel Ferreira (3 aye votes)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3 aye votes)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved a sign at 12 Union Street (Application ID 25-00942) with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also approved a sign at 57 E Main St (Application ID 25-01099) by a 4‑0 vote. A third sign at 25 W Main St (Application ID 25-00696) was approved, also 4‑0. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 12 Union Street sign (ID 25-00942) – vote 4-0
• Approved 57 E Main St sign (ID 25-01099) – vote 4-0
• Approved 25 W Main St sign (ID 25-00696) – vote 4-0

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 4‑0 to defer the 220 Turnpike Road site‑plan review until May 2025. It also voted 4‑0 to authorize Chair Hazel Nourse to sign letters of support for the Route 9 Corridor study grant and for the One Stop for Growth application under the Active Transportation plan. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM by a 4‑0 vote.

• Deferred 220 Turnpike Road site‑plan to May 2025 (vote 4‑0)
• Authorized Chair Nourse to sign letter of support for Route 9 Corridor study grant (vote 4‑0)
• Authorized Chair Nourse to sign letter of support for One Stop for Growth Active Transportation application (vote 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM (vote 4‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to enter an executive session. The session will cover strategy for CERCLA-related litigation and water/sewer fee litigation at 170 Turnpike Road. No open session will follow the executive session.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (4-0-0)

Active Transportation & Safety Committee

The Active Transportation & Safety Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 10 meeting. It also unanimously approved sending a letter in support of a $100,000 grant to the Community One Stop for Growth program. A motion to send a letter supporting Westboro town employees was tabled.

• Approved February 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting $100K grant (unanimous)
• Motion to send employee support letter tabled

Cable Television Advisory Committee

The Cable Television Advisory Committee unanimously authorized Jeff Blake to negotiate a contract with Charter Spectrum that includes a 5% gross annual revenue fee, a five‑year license term, and a capital contribution target of $0.75 per subscriber. The committee also agreed the contract should contain an option for a cable drop at the future community center upon the town’s request. Action items were assigned: Jeff Blake to pursue the negotiations, Karen Henderson to prepare revised financial scenarios, and Brian McLaughlin to confirm license‑term options.

• Jeff Blake unanimously authorized to negotiate 5% GAR, five‑year term, $0.75 per‑subscriber capital, and cable‑drop option
• Committee agreed to request a five‑year license term and $0.75 per‑subscriber capital contribution
• Jeff Blake tasked to follow up with Charter Spectrum on the negotiated terms
• Karen Henderson tasked to prepare financial documentation comparing $0.46 and $0.75 scenarios
• Brian McLaughlin tasked to confirm license‑term length options before final negotiation

Veterans' Advisory Board

The board scheduled flag placement on veteran graves for Memorial Day on May 3, 2025, and organized volunteers and organizations for the event. Parade logistics were set, including flatbed decoration, band participation, buglers, police and fire honor guard, and an ice‑cream truck ticket price of $3.00. A small committee was created to review parade functions and consider eliminating Logan’s Order. The next board meeting is set for May 12, 2025.

• Schedule flag placement on veteran graves for Memorial Day on Sat May 3, 2025 at 9 am
• Assign volunteers John Gallinagh and Del Richmond to work at St. Luke’s cemetery
• Secure flatbed decoration by Alice L. and Jeep by Lenny Hutt for Memorial Day parade
• Confirm junior 160‑piece band participation; senior band pending
• Set ice‑cream truck ticket price at $3.00 per ticket
• Form small committee (Andy Toorock, Paul Horrigan, Del Richmond, John Gallinagh) to review parade timing and consider eliminating Logan’s Order
• Schedule next Veterans Advisory Board meeting for May 12, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Arrange police and fire honor guard participation in the parade

Westborough Affordable Housing Trust

The board reviewed design concepts for the High St Extension but took no action. A motion to approve the Local Initiative Program Application for Hana Place was presented, but no vote or approval was recorded. No other motions or votes occurred.

Select Board

The board moved to enter an executive session under MGL c.30A to discuss strategy for several pending lawsuits and the potential purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property at 231 Turnpike Road. Vice Chair Marshall declared an open session would be detrimental, and the motion was seconded by Member Keogh. The roll‑call vote was unanimous, 5‑0‑0, and the motion carried. The board will not reconvene in an open meeting after the executive session.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation and 231 Turnpike Road property (5-0-0)

Treatment Plant Board

The board approved payment of outstanding invoices totaling $428,573.81 and other invoices of $7,066.28. It also approved the renewal of industrial pretreatment permits for Cytiva, GVS, and Revvity‑Caliper Life Sciences. The minutes of the March 12 meeting were approved.

• Approved payment of outstanding invoices $428,573.81 (Veolia, National Grid, Kearsarge, payroll) – motion passed
• Approved payment of other invoices $7,066.28 (AECOM PO# 547638, Darlene Domingos MCPPO class) – motion passed
• Approved renewal of IPP for Cytiva at 14 Walkup Dr, Westborough – motion passed
• Approved renewal of IPP for GVS at 125 Flanders Dr, Westborough – motion passed
• Approved renewal of IPP for Revvity‑Caliper Life Sciences at 5 Parkwood Dr, Hopkinton – motion passed
• Approved the minutes of the March 12, 2025 regular meeting – motion passed

Westborough Housing Authority

The Westborough Housing Authority recorded that no board meetings took place during April 2025. Because no meeting occurred, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. Consequently, there are no decisions to report for this period.

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee voted to close the Westborough Public Library on May 15, 2025. The motion passed unanimously with ten members voting yes. The committee then voted to adjourn the meeting, also unanimously. Ongoing items include a repair project with Seaver Construction and a $220,000 fire‑alarm replacement quote, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Close library May 15, 2025 – approved (10 yes, 0 no)
• Adjourn meeting – approved (11 yes, 0 no)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved a new trail layout for the Zwicker Farm Conservation Area. It also issued a partial Certificate of Compliance for the 220 Turnpike Road parcel and adopted Order of Conditions for the Lackey Street development sites. The hearing on the 220 Turnpike Road Notice of Intent was continued to the May 13 meeting. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Zwicker Farm Conservation Area trail layout (6-0)
• Issued partial Certificate of Compliance for 220 Turnpike Road parcel (file #332-0946) (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for 48 Lackey Street (file #332-0960) (6-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 48 Lackey Street development (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for 46 Lackey Street (file #332-0961) (6-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 46 Lackey Street development (6-0)
• Continued Notice of Intent hearing for 220 Turnpike Road to May 13 (6-0)
• Approved Determination of Applicability with Positive 2B and Negative 5 and 6 for Flanders Road project (file #235) (6-0)

Select Board

The board approved the purchase of the Ellis‑Walker property (34 acres) for $615,000 and authorized a temporary closure of Jasper Street on May 10. It also approved collective bargaining agreements with four town unions, exercised the town’s purchase option for a subsidized housing unit at 3112 Townsend Blvd, and supported the MassTrails grant for Segment 2. Additional actions included an easement agreement for Town Hall alley and designating a new website posting method.

• Approved purchase of Ellis‑Walker Property (34 acres) for $615,000, vote 4-0-1
• Approved temporary road closure of Jasper Street (Nourse to Benjamin) on May 10, 2025, vote 5-0-0
• Approved collective bargaining agreements with SEIU Local 888, Police Supervisors Association, NAGE Local 01‑023, and Firefighters’ Association, vote 4-0-1
• Approved exercise of Town's purchase option for 3112 Townsend Blvd (Unit 190), vote 5-0-0
• Approved support for MassTrails Grant application for Segment 2, vote 4-1-0
• Approved easement agreement with Edward J. Lundgren, Jr. LLC for Town Hall alley, vote 5-0-0
• Approved designation of www.westboroughma.gov as alternative public‑meeting posting method, vote 5-0-0

Community Preservation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March meeting minutes. It voted to approve proposed language changes to the Preservation Plan regarding the use of “Affordable” versus “Community.” The old reference chart in the sample funding application was replaced with the CPC Coalition Acceptable Use chart. The final draft will be shared with committee chairs and presented to the Select Board on May 27.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved language changes to Preservation Plan (vote passed)
• Replaced old reference chart with CPC Coalition Acceptable Use chart (approved)
• Planned to share final Preservation Plan draft with committee chairs and Select Board

Select Board

The remote Select Board meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025 at 8 AM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made.

Select Board

The Select Board adopted the FY2026 goals for the Select Board and Town Manager, along with liaison assignments, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. Member Welch moved the motion and Member Silverberg seconded it. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted FY2026 Select Board and Town Manager goals and liaison assignments (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The board approved the withdrawal of the 165 Flanders Rd application and adopted the updated fee schedule, both by a 4‑0 vote. Members also elected Hazel Nourse as Chair and John Gelcich as Vice‑Chair, and appointed Christina Kelleher as the board liaison. The March 18 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved withdrawal of 165 Flanders Rd application (4-0)
• Approved updated fee schedule (4-0)
• Elected Hazel Nourse as Chair (4-0)
• Elected John Gelcich as Vice‑Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Christina Kelleher as liaison (4-0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Select Board

Select Board Member Welch moved, and Chair Johnson declared, that an open meeting would harm the town's negotiating and litigating position. The board entered an executive session to discuss strategy for four pending lawsuits and the possible purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property at 231 Turnpike Road. The motion was carried unanimously (4‑0‑0).

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation and property (4-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Westborough Historical Commission unanimously approved the February meeting minutes. No substantive project approvals or denials were recorded; members provided updates on cemetery work, a dispatch‑center conversion, and a museum‑type office project. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous, motion by Mighdoll, seconded by Strecker)

Westborough Housing Authority

The Westborough Housing Authority approved the March 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0) and accepted two payables from late February to early March (5‑0). The board also approved a $722 collection loss for unit 667‑2 (5‑0) and voted to cancel the April 2025 meeting (5‑0). In a separate session, members were elected to officer positions, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved two payables from Feb 26–Mar 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted $722 collection loss for unit 667-2 (5-0)
• Cancelled April 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Elected Jill Dupois as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected John DeCarolis as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Julia O’Neil-Welch as Treasurer (5-0)
• Elected Maureen Johnson as Secretary (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board appointed Ian Johnson as Chair and Shelby Marshall as Vice Chair. It also authorized letters of support for a flood‑mitigation grant and for updated energy codes. The Board approved a new community development assistant, issued a livery permit, proclaimed Arbor Day, and appointed three animal inspectors.

• Appointed Ian Johnson as Select Board Chair (5-0-0)
• Appointed Shelby Marshall as Select Board Vice Chair (5-0-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign letter of support for MVP flood‑mitigation grant (5-0-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute letter to DOE on energy‑code implementation (5-0-0)
• Approved Community Development Administrative Assistant job description (5-0-0)
• Issued Livery Permit to Step By Step Contractors LLC (5-0-0)
• Adopted Arbor Day proclamation (5-0-0)
• Appointed Melinda MacKendrick, Shannon Murphy, and Keith Elmes as Animal Inspectors (5-0-0)

Youth Commission

The commission voted to approve the December and January meeting minutes, with all members voting Yes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Approved December and January minutes (unanimous vote)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous vote)

Advisory Finance Committee

The committee approved the Department of Public Works salary budget of $2,547,054 and the other 13 department salary budgets listed in the updated budget table. It also approved recommendations to pass over the pool repair (Article 11J), the golf‑drainage project (Article 17), and the Library repair borrowing of $12,303,229 (Article 9). The committee voted to reject a citizen’s proposal to raise the School Department budget to $70,864,789 and voted against amending Article 23 to permit short‑term rentals. All votes were recorded with the indicated tallies.

• Approved DPW salary budget $2,547,054 (6-0-0)
• Approved other 13 salary and wage budgets (8-0-0)
• Approved recommendation to pass over Article 11J pool repair (8-0-0)
• Approved recommendation to pass over Article 17 golf drainage work (8-0-0)
• Approved draft minutes of Feb 27, 2025 (8-0-0)
• Approved Article 9 Library repair borrowing $12,303,229 (9-0-0)
• Defeated school budget increase to $70,864,789 (8-0-0)
• Rejected amendment to Article 23 for short-term rentals (4-5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board authorized execution of the Clerical Union memorandum of agreement, which includes 2.5% wage adjustments for fiscal years 2026‑2028. It approved all revised FY2026 department budgets except Youth and Family Services, and separately approved the Youth and Family Services budget. A school budget amendment of $70,158,551 was adopted. Motions to enter an executive session and to recess the meeting were also carried.

• Authorized execution of Clerical Union memorandum of agreement (no vote recorded)
• Approved all FY2026 department budgets except Youth and Family Services (5-0-0)
• Approved Youth and Family Services FY2026 budget (4-0-1)
• Approved school budget amendment of $70,158,551 (3-2-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (3-0-0)
• Approved motion to recess the meeting (5-0-0)
• No action taken on honoring Earl Hutt (deferred to Town Meeting)
• Agreed to hear Citizen’s Petition presentation and re‑vote support