Webster public meetings in 2024

Planning Board

The Webster Planning Board will vote to approve and forward the Hazard Mitigation Plan to MEMA and FEMA, a town-wide emergency planning document. Action items include Approval Not Required (ANR) plans for properties on Crosby Street and Woods Grove Drive, a site plan endorsement for a retail marijuana store at 4 Town Forest Road, and draft decisions on parking expansion at 300R Thompson Road and a dead-end roadway waiver on Camile Road. Public hearings continue for a stormwater permit for a new multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road, site improvements at 31 Ray Street (Samuel Slater Experience), and a modification for outdoor seating and EV charging at 137 East Main Street (continuance requested). Discussion items cover the Bartlett High School construction update and the Thompson Shanti Village development in Thompson, CT.

• Vote to approve and send Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to MEMA/FEMA
• ANR Plan for 11-13 Crosby Street (Crosby Real Estate LLC)
• ANR Plan for 11 & 13 Woods Grove Drive (Gordon Wentworth)
• Vote to sign site plan endorsement for retail marijuana store at 4 Town Forest Road (Webster Cannabis Company LLC)
• Public hearing continued for stormwater permit at 310 Thompson Road (multi-family building)

The Webster Planning Board approved the site plan for a commercial parking lot at 300R Thompson Road, including 17 waivers, with conditions such as an 8-foot fence and no Class A trucks. The board also approved two ANR plans, a hazard mitigation plan update, and a modification to the Camile Road definitive plan. Public hearings for 310 Thompson Road and 31 Ray Street were closed and continued, respectively.

• Approved site plan for 300R Thompson Road commercial parking (4-0)
• Approved 17 waivers for 300R Thompson Road site plan (4-0 each)
• Approved Hazard Mitigation Plan update for MEMA/FEMA (5-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 11-13 Crosby Street (5-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 11-13 Woods Grove Drive (5-0)
• Signed site plan endorsement set for 4 Town Forest Road (5-0)
• Approved modification of definitive plan for Camile Road (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for 310 Thompson Road stormwater permit (5-0)

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, hear the Director's Report on modernization and vacancies, and discuss new business including the GHI Roof Replacement Phase 2 by Nault Architects. They will also review monthly financials and consider proposed by-law amendments from 2024.

• Nault Architects GHI Roof Replacement Phase 2 (New Business)
• Proposed By-Law Amendments 2024 (Unfinished Business)
• Director's Report including Modernization update and Resident Survey
• Monthly Financials for November 2024
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2024

The Webster Housing Authority approved its amended by-laws and a resolution to adopt them, with one commissioner opposing. The board also approved the November 2024 monthly financials and the minutes from the previous meeting. The director's report covered ongoing modernization issues, including heat and sewer repairs at Second Island, and a resident survey.

• Approved minutes from November 25, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved director's report (5-0)
• Approved November 2024 monthly financials (5-0, Commissioner Avery abstained)
• Adopted amended by-laws as of December 23, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to sign off on by-laws (4-1, Commissioner Avery opposed)

Cultural Council

The Webster Cultural Council will hold a virtual meeting to reorganize and discuss business. The main action is reviewing and possibly voting on grant applications. Members will also discuss the annual Winter Luau event.

• Review and vote on grant applications
• Discussion on annual Winter Luau
• Reorganization of the committee

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health is meeting to conduct interviews and discuss the hiring of a Regional Health Inspector.

• Regional Health Inspector Interviews
• Regional Health Inspector Hiring

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors will discuss a possible vehicle acquisition, public records requests for 911 calls, and the FY26 budget. They will also enter executive session to review the Continuity of Operations Plan and consider releasing prior executive session minutes. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.

• Discussion of possible vehicle acquisition (old business)
• Discussion of public records requests for 911 calls (new business)
• FY26 budget discussion (new business)
• Executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel/devices and the SWCCC Continuity of Operations Plan
• Review of executive session meeting minutes from 2015 through 2024 for possible release

The SWCCC Board of Directors unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Town of Webster for use of a surplus vehicle and Policy 1.12 Vehicle Use. They also discussed a draft policy on releasing recorded phone calls, which will be reviewed by Town Counsel. The board set a budget review meeting for January 23, 2025, and entered executive session to discuss security matters.

• Approved October 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Town of Webster for surplus vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 1.12 Vehicle Use (unanimous)
• Set budget review meeting for January 23, 2025 at 10am at Webster PD
• Entered executive session (4-0) to discuss security personnel/devices and review executive session minutes
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned (unanimous)

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement Board will vote to approve the superannuation retirement of a Water Department employee, authorize warrants totaling $401,562.73 for payroll and payables, and transfer accumulated deductions for a school department employee. The board will also discuss part-time hourly schedules and evaluate the administrator.

• Vote to approve December 2024 warrants: payroll $384,762.23 + payables $16,800.50 = $401,562.73
• Vote to approve superannuation retirement of Donald Gilchrest (Webster Water Dept.) effective Jan. 2, 2025
• Vote to transfer Joanne Vierck's accumulated deductions to Mass Teachers’ Retirement System
• Discussion of part-time hourly schedules (votes possible)
• Vote to approve minutes of November 21, 2024, and review PRIT report

The Webster Contributory Retirement System board approved the December 2024 warrants totaling $401,562.73, the superannuation retirement of Donald Gilchrest effective January 2, 2025, and the transfer of accumulated deductions for Joanne Vierck to the Mass Teachers' Retirement System. The board also approved the administrator evaluation results and a buyout of unused vacation time at 2024 rates. No other substantive decisions were made; the PRIT report was unavailable.

• Approved December 2024 warrants totaling $401,562.73 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Joanne Vierck's deductions to Mass Teachers' Retirement System (5-0)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Donald Gilchrest effective Jan 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved administrator evaluation results (5-0)
• Approved buyout of unused vacation time in Jan 2025 at 2024 rates (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 21, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to decide on a demolition delay for a property at 52 Cudworth Road. The commission will also discuss the Community Preservation Act and next steps for the Community Wide Preservation Plan.

• Demolition delay determination for 52 Cudworth Road
• Discussion regarding the Community Preservation Act
• Planning for the Community Wide Preservation Plan

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will meet on December 17, 2024, to act on a demolition delay determination for 52 Cudworth Road. They will also discuss a report from the chairman regarding the Community Preservation Act with the Board of Selectmen and outline next steps for the Community Wide Preservation Plan. The agenda includes approval of minutes from October and November.

• Demolition delay determination for 52 Cudworth Road (Wojciech Piwowarczyk, owner; Melanie Snay, applicant)
• Discussion with Board of Selectmen re: Community Preservation Act
• Next steps for Community Wide Preservation Plan
• Approval of minutes from October 29 and November 19, 2024

Historical Commission

The commission will vote on a demolition delay determination for 52 Cudworth Road. It will also discuss the Community Preservation Act with the Board of Selectmen and next steps for the Community Wide Preservation Plan. Minutes from October and November will be approved.

• Demolition Delay Determination for 52 Cudworth Road (owner Wojciech Piwowarczyk, applicant Melanie Snay)
• Discussion with Board of Selectmen regarding Community Preservation Act
• Community Wide Preservation Plan — next steps
• Approval of minutes from October 29, 2024 and November 19, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Webster Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for construction at 84 Union Point Road, continued from December 2, 2024. They will also discuss enforcement violations at 67 Colonial Road and 71R Minebrook Road, and act on certificates of compliance and extension permits. The meeting includes a public meeting for a determination of applicability for an addition at 112 Gore Road.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent (DEP#323-1278) for garage addition, patio, walkways, and retaining walls at 84 Union Point Road
• Enforcement violation update at 67 Colonial Road (MassDEP File#323-1194)
• Enforcement order for clearing land at 71R Minebrook Road
• Certificate of Compliance for DEP#323-1224 at 50 Laurelwood Drive
• Extension permit for Order of Conditions at 84 Upper Gore Road (DEP#323-1119)

The Webster Conservation Commission unanimously approved a negative determination for a second-story addition at 112 Gore Road, with a condition to apply for a Chapter 91 permit for the dock. It also issued an Order of Conditions for a garage addition and patio at 84 Union Point Road, including special conditions for erosion controls and a Chapter 91 dock license. Enforcement orders for 67 Colonial Road and 71R Minebrook Road were continued to future dates, and Certificates of Compliance were issued for 50 Laurelwood Drive and 190 Lower Gore Road.

• Approved negative determination for 112 Gore Road addition, conditioned on Chapter 91 permit application (5-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 84 Union Point Road garage/patio project, DEP #323-1278 (5-0)
• Continued enforcement update for 67 Colonial Road to January 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued enforcement order for 71R Minebrook Road to May 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 50 Laurelwood Drive, DEP #323-1224 (5-0)
• Continued extension and minor modification for 84 Upper Gore Road to January 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 190 Lower Gore Road, DEP #323-1142, waiving engineering letter (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 18 and December 2, 2024 meetings (5-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting covering reports from the library director, financial warrants, and Friends updates. Unfinished business includes an as-built plan review, library use review, and outstanding bills. The board will also discuss holiday hours, office space, an upcoming Selectmen presentation, exhibit policy, and next year planning. Updates on the One Book/One Community initiative and staff matters are also on the agenda.

• As built Plan Review
• Library Use Review
• Holiday Hours Discussion
• Selectmen Presentation on January 13
• Exhibit Policy Update

The Board of Library Trustees approved closing the library at 1PM on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and closing completely on Christmas and New Year's Day. They also approved funding the increased cost of the KI wall quote for the new office space using State Aid funding, and accepted the updated Exhibit Policy and Application Form. The board discussed but did not vote on several other items, including the As Built Plan Review, library use for a wedding, and creating a policy for The Nest.

• Approved holiday hours: close at 1PM on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, closed on Christmas and New Year's Day (unanimous)
• Approved funding increased cost for KI wall quote using State Aid funding (unanimous)
• Accepted Exhibit Policy and Application Form, amended to reflect new staff member responsible for exhibits (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as written (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Webster Cultural Council will meet to review and possibly vote on grant applications and discuss the annual Winter Luau event.

• Review and possible vote on grant applications
• Discussion on the annual Winter Luau

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a front-yard setback variance for a new detached garage at 76 Lower Gore Road. The board will also vote on draft decisions for a special permit modification (shed at 91 Bates Point Road) and two variance applications (minimum lot size at 60 Colonial Drive, side-yard setback at 222 Lower Gore Road). Additionally, members will discuss the Affordable Homes Act and its implications for accessory dwelling units in town.

• Draft decision: modification of special permit for a shed at 91 Bates Point Road (Assessor ID 50-A-49-0)
• Draft decision: variance for minimum lot size to build a two-car garage with living space at 60 Colonial Drive (Assessor ID 39-A-54-0)
• Draft decision: variance for side-yard setback for a new garage attached to a house at 222 Lower Gore Road (Assessor ID 43-A-6-1)
• Public hearing: variance for front-yard setback for a new detached garage at 76 Lower Gore Road (Assessor ID 63-A-11-0)
• Discussion: Affordable Homes Act and its impact on accessory dwelling units

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing for a front yard setback variance at 76 Lower Gore Road and voted unanimously to close it. No final decision was made; the board will consider the draft decision at a future meeting. All other agenda items were tabled due to lack of quorum or incomplete materials.

• Closed public hearing for front yard setback variance at 76 Lower Gore Road (3-0)
• Tabled draft minutes from November 20, 2024
• Tabled special permit modification for shed at 91 Bates Point Road due to lack of quorum
• Tabled variance application for garage at 60 Colonial Drive due to lack of quorum
• Tabled variance application for garage at 222 Lower Gore Road because decision was not ready

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster School Committee will meet to discuss routine reports and act on several items including accepting donations from Special Olympics and local businesses, approving a new 1.0 FTE bryt Academic Coordinator position, and signing a warrant for $374,492.76. The agenda also includes updates from the superintendent, business manager, and Bartlett High School principal, as well as old business on fundraising applications.

• Approval of 1.0 FTE bryt Academic Coordinator
• Acceptance of $1,000 from Special Olympics for Unified Basketball at Bartlett High School
• Acceptance of 25 turkeys from Greek Church to Webster Middle School
• Acceptance of 10 live Christmas trees from Nowak Plumbing to families at Bartlett High School
• Approval of warrant in the amount of $374,492.76

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and receive updates on water and sewer operations. Key discussion items include the PFAS settlement and related testing, the MassDOT Route 16/Route 395 interchange project, and the water service line inventory. The commission will also hear updates on meter replacement, North Main Street project, Bigelow Road construction, aeration project, and WWTP sludge residual issue. A true-up update for fiscal year 2024 is new business.

• PFAS settlement and monthly PFAS testing report
• MassDOT Route 16/Route 395 interchange project
• Water Service Line Inventory
• Meter Replacement Project
• WWTP Sludge Residual Issue

The Webster Water Sewer Commission approved minutes from two prior meetings and received updates on water and sewer projects. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting was informational, covering meter replacements, a leak repair, construction updates, and sludge disposal cost concerns.

• Approved draft minutes from 10/30/24 (4-0)
• Approved draft minutes from 11/07/24 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:45 PM (3-0)

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health is meeting to interview candidates for a Regional Health Inspector and to discuss the hiring process. The agenda also includes updates from the Shared Services Coordinator, Community Health Coordinator, Public Health Nurse, and Epidemiologist, as well as approval of previous minutes.

• Regional Health Inspector interview
• Discussion of Regional Health Inspector hiring under Shared Services Coordinator Updates
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Council on Aging

The Webster Council on Aging is holding a routine meeting to receive the Secretary’s Report (minutes from November 4), the Senior Center Director’s Report for November 2024, and the Friends of Senior Center Report for November 2024. No old business is listed, and new business is limited to items not known at the time of posting. The agenda contains only procedural items.

• Secretary's Report: approval of November 4, 2024 minutes
• Senior Center Director Report for November 2024
• Friends of Senior Center Report for November 2024

Conservation Commission

The Webster Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for construction at 84 Union Point Road, including a garage addition, patio, walkways, and retaining walls. The commission will also discuss an enforcement violation update at 67 Colonial Road and consider a Certificate of Compliance for 39 Colonial Road. Additionally, they will vote on the 2025 meeting schedule and prioritize goals for the coming year.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 84 Union Point Road – garage addition, patio, walkways, and retaining walls (Paul Lavallee, applicant/owner)
• Enforcement violation update at 67 Colonial Road (MassDEP File #323-1194, David Arnold and Ashley Arnold-Bregel)
• Certificate of Compliance for DEP# 323-0998 – 39 Colonial Road (Thomas Revane)
• Approval of Conservation Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Prioritizing goals for 2025

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on November 25, 2024. The board will hear a presentation on the 2023 audit, consider approving prior meeting minutes, and review monthly financials. They will also discuss proposed by-law amendments and receive the director's report on modernization and vacancies.

• Presentation on 2023 audit by HL MARCUM
• Approving minutes from October 28, 2024, regular and executive sessions
• Monthly financials for October 31, 2024
• Proposed by-law amendments for 2024
• Director's report covering modernization update and maintenance vacancies

Planning Board

The Webster Planning Board will act on several items, including a draft decision on a special permit and site plan approval for a church, rectory, and housing at 0 Rosemont Street, and a modification of a site plan for expanded commercial parking at 300R Thompson Road. The board will also accept an as-built plan for the Gladys E. Kelly Library and hold public meetings on a stormwater permit for a new multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road and a site plan with parking and stormwater improvements at 31 Ray Street. A public hearing continues on a modification of the definitive plan for Sutton Road Estates, addressing dead-end street length and turnaround at Camile Road.

• Draft decision on special permit & site plan approval for church/housing at 0 Rosemont Street
• Draft decision on modification of site plan for commercial parking expansion at 300R Thompson Road
• As-built plan acceptance for Gladys E. Kelly Library at 2 Lake Street
• Public meeting: stormwater permit for new multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road
• Public hearing continuation on street design waivers for Sutton Road Estates (Camile Road)

Planning Board

The Webster Planning Board will hear a presentation on the Hazard Mitigation Plan update by Tighe & Bond and act on draft minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule. Public hearings are scheduled for a stormwater permit to build a multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road, a site plan for improvements at 31 Ray Street, and a modification to add outdoor seating and EV charging at 137 East Main Street. The board also has action items including an as-built plan acceptance for the Gladys E. Kelly Library and draft decisions on special permits and site plan modifications.

• Special permit and site plan approval for church, rectory, and housing at 0 Rosemont Street (Assessor ID 29-E-4-0)
• As-built plan acceptance and determination of completeness for Gladys E. Kelly Library at 2 Lake Street
• Modification of site plan for commercial parking expansion at 300R Thompson Road (Three Hundred LLC)
• Stormwater permit for new multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road (Eli Simon Realty LLC & 310 Thompson Road LLC)
• Modification of site plan for outdoor seating and EV charging stations at 137 East Main Street (Nouria Energy Corporation)

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement Board will vote on the ordinary disability application of Tobby Wheeler, approve warrants totaling $460,253.33, and discuss the 2024 actuarial valuation. The board will also decide on transferring accumulated deductions for two former employees and approving a military service buy-back for a police department member. Routine approvals of minutes and cash books are also on the agenda.

• Vote on Ordinary Disability Application of Tobby Wheeler
• Vote to approve November 2024 warrants: payroll $388,204.26, payables $72,049.07
• Transfer of accumulated deductions for Trevor Bruso (Webster Health Dept.) to Worcester Regional Retirement and accept 9 months creditable service
• Transfer of accumulated deductions for Joanne Lemberger (Webster School Dept.) to Mass Teachers' Retirement and accept 8 months creditable service
• Vote to approve military buy-back for Joseph Reed (Police Dept.) adding 2 years 3 months service

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four land-use applications: a modification of a special permit for a shed at 91 Bates Point Road, and variance requests for a garage with living space at 60 Colonial Drive, an attached garage at 222 Lower Gore Road, and a detached garage at 76 Lower Gore Road. The board will also consider draft minutes from August and September 2024, approve the 2025 meeting schedule, and enter executive session to discuss pending litigation in Amir v. Piader.

• Modification of special permit for shed at 91 Bates Point Road (Lake Residential and Lake Watershed Protection districts)
• Variance for minimum lot size for two-car garage with living space at 60 Colonial Drive
• Variance for side yard setback for attached garage at 222 Lower Gore Road
• Variance for front yard setback for detached garage at 76 Lower Gore Road
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation Amir v. Piader

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance application to relieve front yard setback requirements for constructing a garage at 76 Lower Gore Road. The property is in the Lake Residential and Lake Watershed Protection districts. The hearing is the only item on the agenda.

• Variance application by Elizabeth Proctor-Gray & Wayne B. Gray for front yard setback relief at 76 Lower Gore Road (Assessor ID 63-A-11-0)
• Proposed construction of a garage on property zoned Lake Residential (LR) and Lake Watershed Protection (LWP)

Cultural Council

The Webster Cultural Council will meet to reorganize, review and possibly vote on grant applications, and discuss the annual Winter Luau. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a vote on funding decisions.

• Review and possible vote on grant applications
• Discussion on annual Winter Luau
• Reorganization of the council

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will act on a demolition delay determination for a property at 179 Upper Gore Road. The commission will also discuss the Webster Community-wide Historic Preservation Plan with consultant Peter Benton and take first steps under the Community Preservation Act.

• Demolition delay determination for 179 Upper Gore Road (Mike Pham / Daisy Lane LLC)
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024 and October 29, 2024
• Update on Webster Community-wide Historic Preservation Plan with Heritage Strategies
• Discussion of Community Preservation Act first steps

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability for dock installation and maintenance at 57 Bates Point Road. Old business includes a continued enforcement order regarding land clearing at 71R Minebrook Road. Action items include certificates of compliance for two properties, prioritizing 2025 goals, and approving the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Public meeting – RDA for dock installation at 57 Bates Point Road (Joe Martin, applicant)
• Enforcement order continued – land clearing at 71R Minebrook Road (Matthew Weatherbee, owner)
• Certificate of Compliance – DEP# 323-1142 – 190 Lower Gore Road (Conner Land Trust, LLC)
• Certificate of Compliance – DEP# 323-1188 – 42 Douglas Road (Rajaa Charmoun)
• Prioritizing 2025 Conservation Commission goals and approving 2025 meeting schedule

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve minutes from October, receive reports from the director on warrants and finances, and discuss multiple unfinished business items including the Nest update and grand opening on November 18, 2024, a community room policy, a farmers market update, study room chairs, outside maintenance, office space, solar credits, and the Empower Success Corps.

• Nest update and grand opening scheduled for November 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM
• Community Room Policy discussion
• Farmers Market update and presenter sales
• Study Room Chairs
• Solar Credits

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will review warrants and vouchers and provide updates on open grants. The body will discuss staffing for the Park Street grant and a grant application for FFY 2025.

• Davis Street West Reconstruction open grant update (FY2022-23)
• FFY2024 Park Street grant staffing
• FFY 2025 grant application

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars is meeting solely to conduct a post-election audit of Precinct 3 for the November 5, 2024 State Election. The audit will take place in the Board of Selectmen’s Meeting Room at Town Hall.

• Post-election audit of Precinct 3 for the November 5, 2024 State Election

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster School Committee will consider approving an additional 1.0 FTE LPN position for the school year and Extended School Year at Park Avenue Elementary, accepting a $157 donation for the Bartlett High School soccer team, and reviewing an instructional assistants' request to bargain. The committee will also hear updates from the superintendent, business manager, and principal, and sign a warrant for $294,741.

• Approval of 1.0 FTE additional LPN at Park Ave Elementary (school year and ESY)
• Acceptance of $157.00 donation for Bartlett High School soccer team
• Instructional Assistants Request for Intent to Bargain
• Signing of Warrant for $294,741.00
• FY25 Budget Update from Business Manager

Water Sewer Commission

The commission will review updates on the PFAS settlement and monthly testing, the Tighe and Bond Biosolids Project, and water and sewer department projects including North Main Street and Bigelow Road construction. Old business includes the Mass DOT Route 16-395 interchange and water service line inventory. New business includes FY24 true-up and East Thompson Fire Department hydrant usage.

• Discussion of PFAS settlement and monthly PFAS testing report
• Tighe and Bond Biosolids Project update
• Water meter replacement project and unaccounted/unbilled water
• North Main Street Project and Bigelow Road Construction
• Mass DOT Route 16-Route 395 Interchange project

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will discuss the Tighe & Bond biosolids project, water department updates on meter replacement and North Main St project, and sewer department items including aeration project and sludge residual issues. They will also review PFAS testing and settlement updates, water service line inventory, and a Synagro update. New business includes FY 24 true up and East Thompson Fire Department hydrant usage.

• Tighe and Bond – Biosolids Project update
• Water Service Line Inventory update
• Monthly PFAS Testing Report and PFAS settlement discussion
• FY 24 true up
• East Thompson Fire Department – Hydrant Usage

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review reports from the Senior Center Director and the Friends of Senior Center. The body will also discuss the appointment status of Starlette Coleman.

• Appointment status of Starlette Coleman

Conservation Commission

The Webster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several residential construction proposals and a continued hearing for New England Power's $19 Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project. The agenda also includes a public meeting on a request for determination of applicability for a 3-season room and a demolition, an enforcement update for a property on Colonial Road, and action items on an extension and a minor modification for previous permits.

• 113 South Shore Road — RDA for construction of a 3-season room and new front entry
• 26 Pattison Road — RDA for demolition of a house and debris removal
• 52 Laurelwood Drive — NOI for construction of a stairway and patio
• 24-2 Laurelwood Drive — NOI (continued) for construction of a new house with decks
• New England Power Company - $19 Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project (continued public hearing)

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health will vote on whether to add the Town of Dudley as a member. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and handle any unanticipated business.

• Vote on admission of Town of Dudley to SCMPPH
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health will vote on whether to add the Town of Dudley as a member. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and unanticipated business.

• Vote on the addition of the Town of Dudley to the SCMPPH

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission is meeting jointly with the Dudley Water/Sewer Commission to discuss the FY24 Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) true-up and any other related sewage IMA items. No other business is listed.

• FY24 IMA true-up discussion
• Any other Dudley/Webster sewage IMA related discussion

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will consider demolition delay by-law determinations for two properties: 70 Bates Point Road and 26 Pattison Road. They will also discuss the Webster Community-wide Historic Preservation Plan with consultant Heritage Strategies and authorize final payment to the firm. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved.

• Demolition delay determination for 70 Bates Point Road (applicant/owner Hadeer Shaikhly)
• Demolition delay determination for 26 Pattison Road (owners Raymond and Lynne Guilbault)
• Discussion of Webster Community-wide Historic Preservation Plan with Heritage Strategies representative Peter Benton
• Approval of minutes from August 27 and September 17, 2024
• Final payment to Heritage Strategies for preservation plan work

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will consider demolition delay determinations for 70 Bates Point Road and 26 Pattison Road. They will also discuss the Webster Communitywide Preservation Plan with Heritage Strategies and authorize a final payment to the consultant. Meeting begins at noon on October 29.

• Demolition delay determination for 70 Bates Point Road, owner Hadeer Shaikly
• Demolition delay determination for 26 Pattison Road, owners Raymond & Lynne Guilbault
• Update on Webster Communitywide Preservation Plan with Peter Benton, Heritage Strategies
• Revised demolition delay determination request application discussed
• Final payment to Heritage Strategies for preservation plan

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will review the 2023 audit and discuss modernization, maintenance, and vacancies. The board is scheduled to vote on several administrative policies and financial standards.

• Vote to approve FY25 payment standards and utility allowances
• Vote to approve proposed Grievance Policy
• Vote to approve proposed By-Laws
• Vote to approve revised Procurement Policy (pg.3-a)
• Vote to approve Affirmative Action Goal Plan Policy

Planning Board

The Webster Planning Board will vote on draft decisions for a retail marijuana special permit at 4 Town Forest Road and a special permit for church/housing at 0 Rosemont Street. They will also hold public meetings on modifications to commercial parking at 300R Thompson Road and site improvements at 31 Ray Street, and consider several administrative items including ANR endorsements and draft minutes.

• Draft decision on special permit and site plan for retail marijuana shop at 4 Town Forest Road (Applicant: Webster Cannabis Company)
• Draft decision on special permit (impervious coverage, groundcover disturbance) and site plan for church/rectory/housing at 0 Rosemont Street
• Public meeting on modification of site plan for commercial parking expansion at 300R Thompson Road (continued from 9/30/24)
• Public meeting on site plan for parking, stormwater management at 31 Ray Street (continued from 9/30/24)
• Request for determination of completeness for stormwater permit at 118 & 120 Thompson Road

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement System board will meet to consider routine financial and administrative matters, including a vote to adopt an assumed rate of return, approval of October warrants totaling $401,008.98, and action on a disability application. The board will also review the PRIT economic outlook and approve minutes.

• Vote to adopt an assumed rate of return
• October warrants: payroll $388,204.26, payables $12,804.72, total $401,008.98
• Action on Ordinary Disability Application of Tobby Wheeler
• Approval of make-up service for Alex Johnson (Webster Police, 1 year 11 months creditable service)
• Approval of make-up service for Tracy Coporale (Building and Planning, 1 year 4 months creditable service)

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars is conducting a single procedural item: a ballot test for the upcoming State Election. No other business is on the agenda.

• Ballot test for the 2024 State Election at Webster Town Hall Auditorium, 350 Main Street

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health will hold a remote meeting to approve minutes and receive updates from staff including a shared services coordinator, community health coordinator, regional health inspector, public health nurse, and epidemiologist. A key item is the discussion of hiring a regional health inspector. No votes on ordinances or contracts with dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Regional Health Inspector hiring update
• Community Health Coordinator update
• Public Health Nurse and Epidemiologist updates

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster School Committee will hold final readings and consider approval of five policies related to nondiscrimination on the basis of sex and sexual harassment under Title IX. The committee will also discuss new business including the initial capital improvement plan, a new athletic league (Central Mass Athletic Conference), and approval of additional staff positions: a half-time nurse assistant, 4.0 FTE additional ABA positions, and 1.0 FTE IA. The meeting includes the superintendent's and principal's reports with updates on personnel, instruction, building maintenance, and school safety.

• Final readings and approval of policies ACA (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex), ACAB (Sexual and Sex-Based Harassment), ACA-R (Nondiscrimination under Title IX), ACGA (Civil Rights Grievance Procedure), ACGB (Title IX Sexual Discrimination Grievance Procedure)
• Approval of the Initial Capital Improvement Plan
• New Athletic League – Central Mass Athletic Conference (CMAC)
• Approval of .5 Nurse Assistant for Webster Middle School and Bartlett High School
• Approval of 4.0 FTE additional ABA positions (1.0 at Bartlett High, 3.0 at Park Ave Elementary) and 1.0 FTE IA at Park Ave Elementary

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on an ecological restoration project at Pout Pond and a new house construction at 24-2 Laurelwood Drive. The board will also consider a dock permit and a power line refurbishment project.

• Pout Pond Ecological Restoration Project by Webster Lake Association
• New house and decks construction at 24-2 Laurelwood Drive
• New England Power Company Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project
• Dock permit request for 76 Union Point
• Certificate of Compliance for 190 Lower Gore Road

Town Meeting

Webster residents will vote on several funding requests and authorizations. Key items include a wastewater facility project and the potential leasing of the Town Hall Auditorium to a private party.

• Appropriation of $500,000 for Biosolids Dewatering Project Design at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Transfer of $62,921.40 to the Bartlett High School Renovation Project for a total of $101,479,965.40
• Appropriation of up to $33,000 for police vehicle deficits
• Authorization to grant a permanent utility easement to National Grid at 52 Lake Parkway
• Proposal to lease the Town Hall Auditorium to a private party for renovation and restoration

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster Middle School School Council will meet to discuss the role of the council, district and school priorities, and review student data. No votes or binding decisions are on the agenda.

• Introduction of members and review of school council purpose
• Discussion of district and school priorities
• Data review session (no specific metrics named)

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health will hold a remote meeting to approve prior minutes, interview candidates for a Regional Health Inspector position, and discuss hiring. Unanticipated business may also be addressed before adjournment.

• Interview for Regional Health Inspector position
• Potential hiring of Regional Health Inspector
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Soldiers & Sailors Monuments Committee

The Trustees of Soldiers’ Monument will meet to review financial reports and discuss committee business. The agenda includes items regarding work at the Veteran Home and signage at the square.

• Work at the Veteran Home
• Signage at the square

Board of Library Trustees

The Webster Board of Library Trustees is meeting for standard procedural business: approving minutes, receiving the director's report, and reviewing financial warrants. Unfinished business includes discussions on grants, state aid, library hours, and trustee manual status.

• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2024
• Director's report and financial warrants
• Grants, state aid, and library hours updates
• Trustee manual and conflict of interest status
• Discussion of Program Presenters Sales and Empower Success Corps

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors will review budget transfers and the FY2024 final budget. The board will also vote on dispatcher appointments and terminations.

• Vote on FY2025 budget transfers totaling $27,600 from Salary Reserve to various accounts
• Vote on FY2025 budget transfer of $1,961.54 to Sick Leave Incentive
• Confirmation of termination of dispatcher Neva Lopez (7/6/24) and appointment of Christopher Poudrier (8/4/24)
• Discussion on possible vehicle acquisition
• Declaration of 3 Motorola XTS1500 Portable radios as surplus

The SWCCC Board of Directors unanimously approved $27,100 in budget transfers to cover costs from the new collective bargaining agreement, confirmed the termination of dispatcher Neva Lopez effective July 6, 2024, and confirmed the appointment of Christopher Poudrier effective August 4, 2024. The board also approved an additional bereavement day for a supervisor, declared three Motorola radios as surplus, and discussed a potential vehicle acquisition for the director.

• Approved $27,100 in budget transfers for CBA costs (unanimous)
• Confirmed termination of Dispatcher Neva Lopez effective July 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Christopher Poudrier effective August 4, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one additional bereavement day for Supervisor Veronica Oleszewski (unanimous)
• Declared 3 Motorola XTS1500 radios as surplus (unanimous)
• Set 10th anniversary event for November 15, 2024 at 10am

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster School Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear reports from the superintendent, business manager, and Bartlett High School interim principal, and conduct second readings of five policies addressing nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and Title IX grievance procedures. The committee will also discuss and vote on the superintendent's 2024-2025 goals, accept a $500 donation for PBIS, and approve a $9,425.46 transfer from a student activity account.

• Second readings of policies ACA (nondiscrimination), ACAB (sexual harassment), ACA-R (Title IX), ACGA (civil rights grievance), and ACGB (Title IX grievance)
• Donation of $500 from the John Dowd Family for PBIS at Webster Middle School
• Transfer of $9,425.46 from Webster Middle School Student Activity savings to checking account
• Discussion and approval of Superintendent 2024-2025 goals
• Principal report includes NEASC accreditation update and school improvement plan

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review reports from the Senior Center Director and the Friends of Senior Center. The body will also discuss the appointment status of Starlette Coleman.

• Appointment status of Starlette Coleman

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for the New England Power Company's $19 Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project. They will also consider requests to extend conditions for 29 South Point Road and the Webster Lake Aquatic Vegetation Control Program. The meeting includes approval of draft minutes and a staff report.

• Public hearing on New England Power Company's $19 Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project
• Request to extend Special Order of Conditions DEP# 323-1207 for 29 South Point Road
• Request to extend Aquatic Vegetation Control Program DEP# 323-1215 for Webster Lake Association
• Notice that starting November 4, 2024, meetings will begin at 6 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m.
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from September 16, 2024

The Webster Conservation Commission unanimously approved two extensions: a one-year extension of the Order of Conditions for 29 South Point Road (DEP #323-1207) and a two-year extension of the Aquatic Vegetation Control Program for Webster Lake (DEP #323-1215), with the latter expiring in November 2026. The commission also continued a public hearing for New England Power Company's S19 Line project to October 22, 2024, and accepted the September 16, 2024 meeting minutes with edits.

• Extended Special Order of Conditions DEP #323-1207 for 29 South Point Road by one year (7-0)
• Extended Aquatic Vegetation Control Program DEP #323-1215 for Webster Lake by two years, expiring 11/2026 (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for New England Power Company S19 Line project to October 22, 2024 (7-0)
• Accepted September 16, 2024 draft minutes with edits (6-0-1 abstention)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will review updates on water and sewer projects including meter replacement, North Main St, Bigelow Road construction, aeration project, and WWTP sludge residuals. They will also address PFAS testing and a settlement update, as well as sludge biosolids design. New business includes the FY24 true up.

• Meter Replacement Project
• North Main St Project
• Bigelow Road Construction
• PFAS Testing Report & Settlement
• Sludge Biosolids Design (Tighe &)

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold a virtual special meeting to decide on the lowest bidder for a sewer line replacement project at Second Island Development, and to discuss surveillance and buzzer panel projects. The meeting will also set the date for the next regular meeting.

• Approve lowest bidder for Sewer Line Replacement (Cellar to Street), Second Island Development, EOHLC Project #323098
• Surveillance Project #3231142 at Second Island
• Buzzer Panel Project #323115 at GH1
• Set meeting date for October 28, 2024

Finance Committee

The Webster Finance Committee will meet on September 30, 2024, to discuss and vote on recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The agenda also includes the Finance Director's Report and a discussion on committee training. The meeting is hybrid with remote participation options.

• Review Annual Town Meeting Warrant and vote recommendations
• Finance Director's Report
• Discussion of Finance Committee Training
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health holds a routine meeting to receive updates from its Shared Services Coordinator, Community Health Coordinator, Regional Health Inspector, Public Health Nurse, and Epidemiologist. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and handle any unanticipated business. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or budgets are scheduled.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Shared Services Coordinator update
• Community Health Coordinator update
• Regional Health Inspector update
• Public Health Nurse and Epidemiologist updates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider draft decisions for a retail marijuana shop and signage. The board will also hold public hearings on a church and housing project, lot coverage, and street design waivers.

• Draft decision for retail marijuana sales shop at 4 Town Forest Road
• Special permit and site plan for church, rectory, and housing at 0 Rosemont Street
• Site plan endorsement for 138 East Main Street
• Special permit for signage at 80 East Main Street
• Waiver requests for street design standards at Sutton Road Estates

Conservation Commission

The Webster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a Notice of Intent for the Pout Pond Ecological Restoration Project (continued from 9/16) and for construction of a new house at 24-2 Laurelwood Drive. The commission will also consider an enforcement order at 71R Minebrook Road and issue Certificates of Compliance for several properties, including Oakwood Drive, 62 West Point Road, and 190 Lower Gore Road. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Webster Police Department Community Room.

• Public hearing (continued) on Pout Pond Ecological Restoration Project by Webster Lake Association
• Public hearing on construction of new house with decks at 24-2 Laurelwood Drive by Theodore & Lisbeth Tonna
• Enforcement order continued from 9/16 for clearing at 71R Minebrook Road (Matthew Weatherbee, owner)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for DEP# 323-0632 and 323-1044 at Oakwood Drive (Joyce Szeredy)
• Issue Certificates of Compliance for 62 West Point Road (Todd and Valerie Whithouse) and 190 Lower Gore Road (Conner Land Trust, LLC)

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement System board will vote on September 2024 warrants totaling $441,437.96, including payroll and payables. They will also act on disability applications for Tobby Wheeler (ordinary) and Lucille Bernier (accidental), approve member transfers and retirements, and review routine financial reports.

• Vote to approve September 2024 warrants: payroll $388,204.26, payables $53,233.70, total $441,437.96
• Vote on ordinary disability application of Tobby Wheeler
• Vote on accidental disability application of Lucille Bernier
• Vote to approve superannuation retirement of Michael Majewski from Webster School Department effective Dec 31, 2024
• Vote to accept liability for Catherine Przyblek for service prior to membership (Aug 27, 1997 – Jun 30, 2001) upon proper repayment

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster School Committee will hold first readings on several policies regarding nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and grievance procedures. The body will also discuss the MCAS and consider appointing an Interim Director of Student Support Services.

• First readings of Policies ACA, ACAB, ACA-R, ACGA, and ACGB regarding nondiscrimination and Title IX
• Discussion and possible vote of support for MTA-MCAS
• Appointment of Interim Director of Student Support Services
• Approval of Central Mass Collaborative Capital Reserve Fund
• Acceptance of 25 backpacks donated by the Greek Orthodox Church to Webster Middle

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on September 23, 2024, at 10 Golden Heights to review its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2025. The plan includes a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, Maintenance and Repair Plan, current Operating Budget, responses to Performance Management Review findings, and lists of policies and waivers from DHCD regulations. Residents and the general public are invited to submit comments orally or in writing before the hearing closes.

• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (5-year)
• Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
• Current Operating Budget
• Responses to Performance Management Review (PMR) findings
• List of waivers from DHCD regulations

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting including a public hearing on the Annual Plan. The board will also consider a proposed grievance policy and by-laws. The director's report covers modernization, tenant satisfaction survey, and vacancies.

• Public hearing on Annual Plan
• Proposed Grievance Policy
• Proposed By-Laws
• Monthly Financials
• Director's Report with modernization update

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to make determinations regarding demolition delay by law. The body will also discuss the Communitywide Preservation Plan and the Community Preservation Act.

• Demolition Delay By Law Determinations
• Webster Communitywide Preservation Plan discussion with Peter Benton of Heritage Strategies
• Community Preservation Act discussion
• Payment of bills to Heritage Strategies

The Webster Historical Commission met on September 17, 2024, and discussed the Demolition Delay By-law, which was approved by the Attorney General's office and will take effect after a two-week appeal period. The commission reviewed draft flow charts for the application process and discussed educational materials. They also received a progress report on the Community-wide Historic Preservation Plan from Heritage Strategies, including potential National Register district nominations. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed Demolition Delay By-law, approved by AG, effective after appeal period
• Reviewed draft flow charts for demolition permit process
• Discussed educational materials for by-law
• Received progress report on Community-wide Preservation Plan
• Discussed potential National Register district nominations for North Village and South Village

Conservation Commission

The Webster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent, including a new hearing for a lot expansion at 25 Jackson Road, and continued hearings on the Pout Pond restoration and a wetland restoration at 72 Upper Gore Road. The commission will also consider dock permit requests under Chapter 91 for 76 Union Point and 17 Wakefield Ave, and take action on a Certificate of Compliance for 27 South Point Road. Old business includes an enforcement order at 71R Minebrook Road. The meeting time will shift to 6pm starting November 4, 2024.

• Public hearing (NOI) for lot expansion at 25 Jackson Road – single-family dwelling
• Continued hearing: Pout Pond Ecological Restoration Project by Webster Lake Association
• Continued hearing: wetland restoration at 72 Upper Gore Road (DEP# 323-1273)
• Public meetings (RDA) for dock permits at 76 Union Point and 17 Wakefield Ave (Chapter 91)
• Action on reissuance of Certificate of Compliance for 27 South Point Road (DEP# 323-0621)

The Webster Conservation Commission approved negative determinations for two dock permits (76 Union Point Road and 17 Wakefield Ave.), approved a wetland restoration project at 72 Upper Gore Road, and issued an Order of Conditions for a lot expansion at 25 Jackson Road. The commission also continued the Pout Pond ecological restoration hearing and an enforcement order for 71R Minebrook Road to September 30, 2024, and reissued a Certificate of Compliance for 27 South Point Road.

• Approved negative determination for 76 Union Point Road dock permit (5-0)
• Approved negative determination for 17 Wakefield Ave. dock permit (4-0, 1 recused)
• Continued Pout Pond ecological restoration hearing to Sept 30 (5-0)
• Approved wetland restoration at 72 Upper Gore Road with special conditions (5-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 25 Jackson Road lot expansion with special conditions (5-0)
• Continued enforcement order for 71R Minebrook Road to Sept 30 (5-0)
• Reissued Certificate of Compliance for 27 South Point Road (5-0)
• Accepted meeting minutes from Aug 12 and Aug 26, 2024 (5-0)

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The School Committee will meet to receive reports from the Superintendent, Business Manager, and Middle School Principal. The body will discuss a request for intent to bargain from Unit B and approve the current warrant.

• Unit B Request for Intent to Bargain
• Approval of Warrant
• Student Activities Audit report
• Building Committee and Maintenance updates

Council on Aging

The Webster Council on Aging will receive routine reports from the Senior Center Director and Friends of the Senior Center for August 2024, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and discuss an update on whether the Forget Me Not Memory Cafe will relocate to the Senior Center.

• Update on Forget Me Not Memory Cafe potentially moving to the Senior Center
• Senior Center Director Report for August 2024
• Friends of Senior Center Report for August 2024
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2024 meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a draft decision regarding a minimum lot size variance for a proposed duplex. The board will also discuss the Affordable Homes Act and Accessory Dwelling Units.

• Variance application for minimum lot size to build a duplex at 7 Carter Street
• Discussion on Affordable Homes Act / Accessory Dwelling Units

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance for Gregory Palmerino Jr. to construct a new duplex at 7 Carter Street, relieving the minimum lot size requirement. The board approved all findings and conditions as drafted, with no changes. The board also discussed the Affordable Homes Act and its impact on accessory dwelling units, agreeing to continue the discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved variance for duplex at 7 Carter Street (5-0)
• Approved Findings F1-F11 as drafted (5-0)
• Approved Finding F12 on unique site conditions (5-0)
• Approved Finding F13 on financial hardship (5-0)
• Approved Finding F14 on public good (5-0)
• Approved Finding F15 on zoning intent (5-0)
• Directed Ann Morgan to sign the decision on behalf of the board (5-0)
• Tabled draft minutes from August 6, 2024

Board of Library Trustees

The Webster Board of Library Trustees is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of prior minutes, financial reports, and a Friends update. Key discussion items include grants, a building update, state aid, and a trustee manual covering policies and procedures. The agenda also includes updates on events, conflict of interest, and fundraising, with no specific votes or dollar amounts detailed.

• Grants discussion
• Building update
• State Aid update
• Trustee Manual including Police and Procedures
• Conflict of Interest Update

The Board of Library Trustees approved a policy allowing the Library Director to spend up to $7,000 per month and $35,000 per fiscal year from State Aid funds without prior board approval. The board also discussed a potential donor workshop, programming for intellectually disabled adults, and a possible wedding at the library, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved State Aid spending policy: up to $7,000/month and $35,000/year without board approval
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous, Rena abstained)
• Renewed elevator maintenance contract with Otis for 5 years
• Noted Mass Cultural Council grant for One Book, One Community was not approved
• Friends approved purchase of storage and felt screens for The Nest, fully funding the project
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 PM

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will meet to hear updates on the meter replacement project, North Main Street project, and aeration project, and to discuss the PFAS settlement and ongoing sludge residual issues. Old business includes the Mass DOT project on Route 16/395 interchange, PFAS testing, and the Synagro update. New business covers the FY24 true-up, sludge biosolids design with Tighe & Bond, and a site plan for 21 Pearl Street.

• PFAS settlement and monthly PFAS testing report updates
• Sludge biosolids design contract with Tighe & Bond
• 21 Pearl Street site plan review
• Water Service Line Inventory update
• WWTP Sludge Residual Issue and Narrows Pump Station update

The commission reviewed bids for the MassDOT RT 16-RT 395 interchange water main work, with construction costing $950,000 and $192,000 covered by MassDOT, leaving $550,000 from the $1.5M budget for engineering and contingency. They also discussed the PFAS project delay (63 days), the sludge biosolids design request for $500,000, and the 21 Pearl St site plan with 169 units. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to approve the August 1 minutes.

• Approved draft minutes from 08/01/24 (4-0)
• Reviewed MassDOT RT 16-RT 395 water main bids: $950K construction, $192K MassDOT share, $550K remaining for engineering/contingency
• Discussed PFAS project delay of 63 days; change order needed for penalties
• Discussed sludge biosolids design; planning to request $500K at Special Town Meeting
• Discussed 21 Pearl St site plan with 169 residential units; water withdrawal permit near maximum

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The partnership will meet to discuss the FY25 workplan and budget. The session includes updates on opioid abatement and the hiring process following the departure of Trevor Bruso.

• FY25 Workplan and Budget
• Opioid abatement consultant update
• Hiring process for Trevor Bruso's departure
• Naloxone Training update
• IMA updates

Office of Community Develpoment

The Town of Webster is submitting a request to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for the release of $925,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to reconstruct Park Street. The project includes full-depth street reconstruction, storm drainage upgrades, and replacement of deteriorated sidewalks and curbing. This notice also opens a public comment period ending September 3, 2024.

• Request for $925,000 in CDBG funds for Park Street reconstruction
• Full-depth reconstruction and resurfacing of approximately 1,100 linear feet of Park Street
• Storm drainage upgrades and replacement of sidewalks and curbing
• Activity determined to be categorically excluded from NEPA review
• Public comments accepted until September 3, 2024

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to perform a ballot test for the September 3, 2024, State Primary. This is a procedural step to ensure voting equipment functions correctly before the election.

• Ballot test for the September 3, 2024 State Primary

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will vote on demolition delay determinations for 35 Jackson Road and 9 Henry Road. Discussion items include demolitions at 75 Bates Point Road and 118 Point Breeze Road, along with a resignation and updates on community preservation plans.

• Demolition delay determinations for 35 Jackson Road and 9 Henry Road
• Discussion of demolition of structure and foundation at 75 Bates Point Road
• Discussion of demolition of structure and foundation at 118 Point Breeze Road
• Resignation of a commission member
• Update on Webster Communitywide Preservation Plan

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 26, 2024, to discuss the Director's Report covering modernization, state rental assistance, and maintenance. New business includes a non-flushable and drain policy, an answering service contract, a property purchase proposal, and by-laws revision by subcommittee. The meeting will also enter executive session to consider a resident grievance.

• Property purchase proposal
• Non-flushable and drain policy
• Answering service contract
• By-laws revision by subcommittee
• Executive session for resident grievance

The Webster Housing Authority board held an executive session to discuss a resident's grievance. After discussion, Commissioner Ward recused herself due to prior involvement, and the board voted to deny the hearing, determining the issue was non-grievable as it was a tenant-to-tenant dispute. The board then closed the executive session and returned to open session.

• Commissioner Ward recused herself from grievance vote
• Denied grievance hearing (all in favor, Ward recused)
• Closed executive session and returned to open session

Planning Board

The Webster Planning Board will hold public hearings on a retail marijuana shop at 4 Town Forest Road, a church/housing project at 0 Rosemont Street, and multiple signage and lot coverage special permits. It will also consider draft decisions for a new commercial building at 12 Harry's Way and several signage permits, along with a bond release for Pinewood Estates II. Discussion items include an engineering update and an odor update from Curaleaf at 30 Worcester Road.

• Public hearing for special permit and site plan for a retail marijuana sales shop at 4 Town Forest Road (Webster Cannabis Company, LLC)
• Draft decision on site plan approval for a new commercial building at 12 Harry's Way (Matthew Ceppetelli)
• Public hearing for special permit and site plan for a church, rectory, and housing at 0 Rosemont Street (Jesus Center of Good News)
• Public hearing for signage special permits at 80 East Main Street (Town Fair Tire) and 41/10 Prospect Street
• Public meeting for modification of a site plan to expand commercial parking at 300R Thompson Road

The Webster Planning Board approved a site plan for a new commercial building at 12 Harry's Way, including a waiver from the landscaping plan, and approved special permits for signage at 74 East Main Street, 10 Prospect Street, and 41 Prospect Street. The board also released a bond for Pinewood Estates II/Oakwood Drive. Several public hearings were continued to September 30, 2024, including for 300R Thompson Road, 0 Rosemont Street, Camile Road, 31 Ray Street, and 100 Union Point Road. The public hearing for the retail marijuana store at 4 Town Forest Road was closed, with decisions to be voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved site plan for new commercial building at 12 Harry's Way (5-0)
• Granted waiver from landscaping plan for 12 Harry's Way (5-0)
• Approved special permit for signage at 74 East Main Street (5-0)
• Approved special permit with conditions for signage at 10 Prospect Street (4-0)
• Approved special permit with conditions for signage at 41 Prospect Street (4-0)
• Released bond for Pinewood Estates II/Oakwood Drive (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for retail marijuana store at 4 Town Forest Road (5-0)
• Continued public hearings for 300R Thompson Road, 0 Rosemont Street, Camile Road, 31 Ray Street, and 100 Union Point Road to September 30, 2024 (5-0 each)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a special permit and site plan for a retail marijuana shop at 4 Town Forest Road, continued from July 29. They will also act on draft decisions for a new commercial building at 12 Harry's Way, signage permits at multiple locations, and a bond release for Pinewood Estates II. Additional public hearings involve impervious coverage at 100 Union Point Road and modifications to the definitive plan for Sutton Road Estates.

• Public hearing: Special Permit & Site Plan for retail marijuana shop at 4 Town Forest Road (Webster Cannabis Company, DRN Realty)
• Draft Decision: Site Plan Approval for new commercial building at 12 Harry's Way (Matthew Ceppetelli)
• Request for Release of Bond – Pinewood Estates II / Oakwood Drive (Szeredy Living Trust)
• Draft Decision: Special Permit for signage at 74 East Main Street (Carolyn Parker Consulting, Drake Petroleum)
• Public hearing: Special Permit for impervious lot coverage at 100 Union Point Road (Robbin Lussier)

The Webster Planning Board approved special permits for signage at 74 East Main Street, 10 Prospect Street, and 41 Prospect Street, and approved a site plan for a new commercial building at 12 Harry's Way. The board also released a bond for Pinewood Estates II/Oakwood Drive. Several public hearings were continued to September 30, 2024, including for 300R Thompson Road, 0 Rosemont Street, Camile Road, 31 Ray Street, and 100 Union Point Road. The public hearing for a retail marijuana store at 4 Town Forest Road was closed, with decisions to be voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved special permit for signage at 74 East Main Street (5-0)
• Approved site plan for new commercial building at 12 Harry's Way (5-0)
• Approved special permit for signage at 10 Prospect Street (4-0)
• Approved special permit for signage at 41 Prospect Street (4-0)
• Released bond for Pinewood Estates II/Oakwood Drive (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 300R Thompson Road to September 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 0 Rosemont Street to September 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 4 Town Forest Road (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several projects, including the Pout Pond Ecological Restoration Project and a multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road. The body will also review a request for a patio and retaining wall at 80 Point Breeze Road. Additionally, the commission will address enforcement orders regarding land clearing.

• Pout Pond Ecological Restoration Project (Webster Lake Association)
• Multi-family building construction at 310 Thompson Road
• New single-family dwelling and structure razing at 9 Henry Road
• Wetland restoration at 72 Upper Gore Road
• Enforcement orders for clearing at 72 Upper Gore Road and 71R Minebrook Road

The Webster Conservation Commission approved a negative determination for a patio project at 80 Point Breeze Road, issued orders of conditions for projects at 0 Birch Island Road/7 Cedar Drive and 310 Thompson Road, and continued hearings for Pout Pond, 72 Upper Gore Road, and 9 Henry Road. The board also lifted an enforcement order at 72 Upper Gore Road and continued another at 71R Minebrook Road. Administrative actions included creating a Secondary Clerk position and changing meeting time to 6:00 PM starting November 4.

• Approved negative determination for patio/retaining wall at 80 Point Breeze Road (5-0, 1 recused)
• Issued standard order of conditions for 0 Birch Island Road/7 Cedar Drive (4-0, 1 abstained, 1 recused)
• Issued order of conditions with special conditions for 310 Thompson Road (5-0, 1 recused)
• Lifted enforcement order at 72 Upper Gore Road (5-0, 1 recused)
• Continued enforcement order at 71R Minebrook Road to Sept 16 (5-0, 1 recused)
• Continued public hearings for Pout Pond and 72 Upper Gore Road to Sept 16 (5-0, 1 recused)
• Created Primary and Secondary Clerk positions (6-0)
• Changed meeting time from 5:30 to 6:00 PM starting Nov 4 (6-0)

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement Board will hear the PRIT economic outlook, approve warrants totaling $526,696.35, and vote on an ordinary disability application for Tobby Wheeler. Additional actions include approving transfers of accumulated deductions for several former employees and approving rollovers and refunds. The meeting also covers old business and an open session for topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance.

• Vote to approve August 2024 warrants: payroll $405,000.73, payables $121,695.62, total $526,696.35
• Vote on Ordinary Disability Application of Tobby Wheeler
• Approval of transfer of accumulated deductions for Joy Simonelli (Webster School) to Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System
• Approval of transfer for Dawn Portman (formerly Conservation Dept.) with liability for 7 years 8 months of creditable service
• Approval of rollover of accumulated deductions for Bridget Hueston (formerly School Dept.) and Jacek Ochocki (formerly Police Dept.)

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will conduct a ballot test for the September 3, 2024 State Primary. The testing is a procedural step to ensure voting equipment functions correctly. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Ballot testing for the September 3, 2024 State Primary

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster School Committee will conduct tours of Park Ave Elementary, Webster Middle School, and Bartlett High School. The body will discuss personnel and building updates and vote on several administrative approvals.

• Approval of 3.0 ABA position at Webster Middle School
• Acceptance of $1,000.00 donation from Burger King to the Athletics Department
• Approval of surplus 228 Ready Math books and 577 ELL Readers books from Webster Middle School
• Approval of Athletics Handbook updates
• Approval of Wellness Committee Policy

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors will meet via Zoom. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter an executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding a specific court case.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for Seguin v. SWCCC

The board voted 3-0 to enter executive session to discuss strategy in the case Seguin v. SWCCC, citing collective bargaining or litigation concerns. It then voted 3-0 to exit and adjourned without other substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss Seguin v. SWCCC (3-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Webster Conservation Commission will consider several Notice of Intent applications for projects affecting wetlands, including the Pout Pond ecological restoration, a patio and rock wall at Birch Island/Cedar Drive, a wetland restoration at 72 Upper Gore Road, and a multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road. The commission will also address an enforcement order for a lot clearing violation at 72 Upper Gore Road and a request for certificate of compliance for a soil boring project.

• Public hearing on Pout Pond Ecological Restoration Project by Webster Lake Association
• Public hearing on 3-tier pervious patio and rock wall at 0 Birch Island Road/7 Cedar Drive
• Public hearing on wetland restoration at 72 Upper Gore Road
• Public hearing on multi-family building construction on existing foundation at 310 Thompson Road
• Enforcement order for lot clearing violation at 72 Upper Gore Road

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss several unfinished business items including grant status, The Nest update, building updates, state aid expenditures, fine forgiveness, and a proposed bylaw amendment to change the regular meeting time to 5 PM. The agenda is largely procedural with no major financial decisions specified.

• Discussion of a bylaw amendment to change the regular meeting time to 5 PM
• Fine forgiveness policy discussion
• 2024 Grant Status update
• The Nest Update
• Building Update Meeting/Brainstorming

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special permit for expanding a non-conforming house and garage at 100 Union Point Road, hold a public hearing on a variance to construct a duplex at 7 Carter Street, and discuss pending litigation in executive session.

• Draft minutes from June 4 and July 2, 2024
• Special permit for breezeway and garage expansion at 100 Union Point Road (Applicant Robbin Lussier)
• Variance from minimum lot size for duplex at 7 Carter Street (Applicant Gregory Palmerino Jr.)
• Executive session on Turner v. Town of Webster Zoning Board of Appeals litigation

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved two special permits for the expansion of a pre-existing non-conforming house and garage at 100 Union Point Road, with conditions. The board also held a public hearing on a variance application for a new duplex at 7 Carter Street but took no final action, deferring a decision to the next meeting. The board approved prior meeting minutes and re-elected its officers.

• Approved two special permits for expansion of non-conforming house and garage at 100 Union Point Road (5-0)
• Directed Planning Director to sign the decisions for the special permits (5-0)
• Approved draft minutes from June 4 and July 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Jason Piader as Chairman, Dan Cournoyer as Vice Chairman, Chris Daggett as Clerk (5-0)
• Held public hearing on variance for front yard setback at 7 Carter Street; no decision made
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation Turner v. Town of Webster Zoning Board of Appeals

Council on Aging

The Webster Council on Aging will hold a regular meeting to discuss operational and programmatic items. Key discussions include the feasibility of hosting the annual picnic/boating event this year and who should sponsor it in the future, as well as a proposal to keep the council informed of budget and donation information. A report on observations from the Dudley Memory Cafe will also be presented if attended.

• Discussion of whether the picnic/boating event is feasible to hold this year and future sponsorship
• Discussion of keeping the Council apprised of budget information, donation information, etc., by Senior Center Director Carole Marchand
• Elaine Gould to report on observations of the Dudley Memory Cafe if she attended their recent event
• Senior Center Director Report for July 2024
• Friends of Senior Center Report for July 2024

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will meet to discuss updates on water and sewer operations, including the meter replacement project, aeration project, and sludge issues. Old business includes the Mass DOT interchange project, water service line inventory, and PFAS testing and settlement updates. New business covers Town Hall renovations.

• Monthly PFAS testing report and PFAS settlement discussion
• Mass DOT Project (Route 16 - Route 395 Interchange) update
• Water Service Line Inventory update
• WWTP Sludge Residual Issue and Synagro update
• Meter Replacement Project and Aeration Project updates

The Webster Water Sewer Commission approved the July 11, 2024 minutes and discussed several ongoing projects. They voted to notify customers that the water filter program will end in 2026. The commission also received updates on the meter replacement project, North Main Street water main installation, and the aeration project, which is awaiting a change order for additional sludge removal costs.

• Approved minutes from 7/11/24 (4-0)
• Voted to notify customers that water filter program will end in 2026
• Discussed change order for aeration project sludge removal, possibly doubling cost
• Noted North Main Street water main installation progress (2100 ft installed)
• Discussed Lake Street water main replacement closeout and sewer backup overtime costs
• Reviewed water service line inventory due 10/16/2024
• Discussed PFAS treatment plant construction start mid-August at Bigelow
• Discussed town hall renovation water/sewer flow concerns

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit and site plan application for a retail marijuana sales shop at 4 Town Forest Road. The board also considers several continued items including a bond release for Pinewood Estates II, a commercial development plan at 13 Old Worcester Road, and draft decisions for a new commercial building at 12 Harry's Way and signage special permits at 74 East Main Street, 41 Prospect Street, and 10 Prospect Street. Additional items include an ANR plan at 3 Rawson Road and a site plan endorsement for a new commercial building at 50 Cudworth Road.

• Public hearing: Special permit and site plan for retail marijuana shop at 4 Town Forest Road (DRN Realty, Inc. / Webster Cannabis Company, LLC)
• Request for partial bond release: Pinewood Estates II / Oakwood Drive (Szeredy Living Trust)
• Draft decision: Site plan approval for new commercial building at 12 Harry’s Way (Matthew Ceppetelli)
• Special permit application continued: Signage at 41 Prospect Street and 10 Prospect Street (Expose Signs & Graphics Inc.)
• Modification of site plan: Expansion of commercial parking at 300R Thompson Road (Three Hundred LLC)

The Webster Planning Board approved the ANR plan for 3 Rawson Road and the site plan for 50 Cudworth Road, both unanimously. Several other items were tabled due to lack of eligible voters or pending materials, including the Pinewood Estates II bond release and the retail marijuana store hearing.

• Approved ANR plan for 3 Rawson Road with waiver (3-0)
• Endorsed site plan for 50 Cudworth Road (3-0)
• Approved minutes for April 29, May 20, June 24, 2024 (3-0)
• Tabled bond release for Pinewood Estates II / Oakwood Drive
• Tabled site plan decision for 12 Harry's Way
• Tabled special permit decision for signage at 74 East Main Street
• Closed public hearings for signage at 41 and 10 Prospect Street (5-0)
• Continued hearings for 300R Thompson Road, 31 Ray Street, and 4 Town Forest Road to August 26, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Webster Conservation Commission will hold public meetings and hearings on several property proposals, including renovations, tree removal, and construction projects. Continued hearings include a multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road and the Pout Pond Ecological Restoration Project. The commission will also address enforcement orders for clearing violations and a cease and desist order for filling wetlands.

• 310 Thompson Road – continued public hearing for construction of multi-family building on existing foundation with infiltration system
• Pout Pond – continued public hearing for ecological restoration project by Webster Lake Association
• 149 South Shore Road – cease and desist order for filling wetlands and dumping sand (continued from 6/10/24)
• 71R Minebrook Road and 72 Upper Gore Road – continued enforcement orders for clearing violations
• 23, 25, 27 Jackson Road – request for extension of orders of conditions for Cedar Cove LLC

The Webster Conservation Commission unanimously approved negative determinations for projects at 100 Union Point Road, 77 Lower Gore Road, 47 Bates Point Road, and 50 Union Point Road, meaning they do not require further review under the Wetlands Protection Act. The commission also issued an Order of Conditions for a retaining wall and deck at 304 Killdeer Road, continued several hearings, and lifted a cease and desist order at 149 South Shore Road.

• Approved negative determination for renovations at 100 Union Point Road (5-0)
• Approved negative determination for driveway repaving at 77 Lower Gore Road (5-0)
• Approved negative determination for tree removal/replacement at 47 Bates Point Road (5-0)
• Approved negative determination for porch-to-mudroom conversion at 50 Union Point Road (5-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for retaining wall and deck at 304 Killdeer Road (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 310 Thompson Road to August 12, 2024 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 0 Birch Island Road/7 Cedar Drive to August 12, 2024 (5-0)
• Lifted cease and desist at 149 South Shore Road (5-0)

Contributory Retirement System

The Retirement Board will discuss cybersecurity and electronic equipment with IT staff and review the PRIT Report and Economic Outlook. The board is deciding on payroll and payables for July 2024 and processing several member deduction transfers and refunds.

• July 2024 Warrants: Payroll of $390,337.92 and Payables of $238,714.41 (Total: $629,052.33)
• Discussion of electronic equipment and cyber security with IT staff
• Refund of accumulated deductions for Lauren Maher
• Transfer of accumulated deductions for Sean Ebbeling, Jacob Zablocki, Paula Mayville, and Karla Maldonado
• Action on the Ordinary Disability Application of Tobby Wheeler

The Webster Contributory Retirement System board approved spending up to $5,000 on four HP laptops for board members, and approved July 2024 warrants totaling $629,052.33. The board also approved several service credit transfers and refunds for former town employees, and amended a motion to seek clarification on a disability application.

• Approved up to $5,000 for four HP laptops (5-0)
• Approved July 2024 warrants totaling $629,052.33 (5-0)
• Approved refund of accumulated deductions for Lauren Maher (5-0)
• Approved liability for 3 years of service for Mathew Fitton (5-0)
• Approved transfer for Sean Ebbeling, 7 years 1 month service (5-0)
• Approved transfer for Jacob Zablocki, 1 year 4 months service (5-0)
• Approved transfer for Paula Mayville, 13 years 6 months service (5-0)
• Amended motion to seek clarification on Toby Wheeler disability application (4-0-1 abstention)

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will consider action items including approval of minutes from recent meetings, reorganization, and membership updates. Under old business, the commission will review the Webster Communitywide Preservation Plan with Heritage Strategies and vote on a demolition application. New business covers invoices paid to Heritage Strategies and the relocation of a historical building at Bates Point.

• Review and vote on WHC Application for Demolition
• Discussion of Webster Communitywide Preservation Plan with Heritage Strategies
• Relocation of historical building at Bates Point
• Approval of minutes from April 23, May 23, and June 25, 2024
• Reorganization and membership matters

Conservation Commission

The Webster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent: a multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road, a new single-family house at 17-A Lakeview Road, and the Pout Pond Ecological Restoration Project by the Webster Lake Association. They will also conduct public meetings on Requests for Determination of Applicability for projects at 65 Wawela Road (deck to sunroom), 10 Reid Smith Cove (seasonal dock), and 5 Lake Parkway (stream crossing). Action items include an enforcement order for stream filling at 5 Lake Parkway and extensions of orders of conditions. Draft meeting minutes from June 10 and June 17 are also scheduled for approval.

• Public hearing: 310 Thompson Road – multi-family building on existing foundation with infiltration system (continued from 6/17/24)
• Public hearing: Pout Pond Ecological Restoration Project by Webster Lake Association
• Public meeting: 5 Lake Parkway – stream crossing including pipe (RDA)
• Enforcement Order: 5 Lake Parkway – violation for stream filling and buffer zone disturbance (continued from 6/17/24)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance: 10 Reid Smith Cove – Susan Duquette (continued from 6/10/24)

Water Sewer Commission

The commission will discuss updates regarding the Water Department's meter replacement project and sewer department aeration projects. The meeting includes reviews of monthly PFAS testing reports and a Mass DOT project at the RT 16 - RT 395 interchange. Additionally, the commission will address an abatement request for 310 Thompson Rd.

• Meter Replacement Project updates and draft letters to customers
• Monthly PFAS testing reports and settlement updates
• Mass DOT project at RT 16 - RT 395 Interchange
• Abatement request for 310 Thompson Rd
• Annual water/sewer regulation updates

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial reports, warrants, and updates regarding 2024 grants. The meeting also includes discussions on library interior design status and staff training for an August 30 closure.

• 2024 Grants update
• Interior Design status
• Staff training for August 30 closure
• Financial reports and warrants

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The committee is reviewing several student and staff handbooks for district schools. Members will also consider accepting donations and a transfer of $18,138.23 from Bartlett High School savings. The agenda includes approving a new science curriculum for Bartlett High School.

• Approval of Open SciEd Science Curriculum for Bartlett High School
• Transfer of $18,138.23 from Bartlett High School Student Activity savings
• $1,015.00 donation from Global Partners to Park Ave Elementary
• $500.00 donation from Special Olympics to Webster Middle School
• Approval of 1.0 FTE ABA at Park Ave Elementary

Finance Committee

The Webster Finance Committee will conduct a board reorganization and approve meeting minutes. The committee will also review reports from the Town Administrator and Finance Director. A discussion and possible vote is scheduled regarding amendments to fiscal year 2024 departmental revolving fund budgets.

• Reorganization of the Board
• Approval of Minutes
• Amendments to fiscal year 2024 departmental revolving fund budgets
• Town Administrator's Report
• Finance Director's Report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review draft decisions regarding variance applications for two single-family house projects. The board will also hold a public hearing to consider a special permit for expanding an existing house and garage.

• Variance for side yard setback at 17A Lakeview Road
• Variance for minimum lot size at 32 Stoughton Avenue
• Special permit for house and garage expansion at 100 Union Point Road

Council on Aging

The Council will review minutes from the June 3, 2024, meeting and receive reports from the Senior Center Director and Friends of Senior Center. The agenda also includes an update on Senior Center staff transitions.

• Approval of June 3, 2024, meeting minutes
• Senior Center Director report for May and June 2024
• Friends of Senior Center report for June 2024
• Update on Senior Center staff transition

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on July 1, 2024. The agenda includes a director's report covering modernization updates, maintenance, and vacancies. The board will also review monthly financials and minutes from the May 20, 2024, meeting.

• Modernization update
• Maintenance and vacancy report
• Monthly financials
• EOHLC unfinished business
• Approval of May 20, 2024, meeting minutes

Contributory Retirement System

The board will review the PRIT report and economic outlook. Members will also vote on June 2024 warrants, retirement approvals, and service adjustments. Additionally, the board will discuss the 2023 financial audit and a cyber security assessment.

• Approval of June 2024 warrants totaling $444,230.89
• Superannuation retirement for Kim Poitras
• Discussion of the 2023 financial audit by Roselli and Clark
• Cyber security assessment review
• Creditable service adjustments for Ginger Ferraco and Thomas Hickey

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Planning and Conservation boards. The session includes a discussion of the Webster Communitywide Historic Preservation Plan featuring Peter Benton from Heritage Strategies.

• Discussion of the Webster Communitywide Historic Preservation Plan
• Presentation by Peter Benton of Heritage Strategies

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plans and permit applications, including signage requests for properties on Prospect Street. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Hazard Mitigation Plan and updates regarding Batten Street Solar.

• Site plan approval for a new commercial building at 12 Harry’s Way
• Signage special permit applications for 41 and 10 Prospect Street
• Site plan endorsement for a dentist office at 59 East Main Street
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Update presentation by Tighe & Bond
• Staff update on Batten Street Solar at 7 Malden Drive

SWCCC Board of Directors

The SWCCC Board of Directors will consider a vote on a new collective bargaining agreement for MassCOP Local 497 Dispatchers. The agenda includes several FY2024 budget transfers and personnel changes. The board will also review a request to use reserve funds for a Motorola Archive Interface Server.

• Vote on Collective Bargaining Agreement with MassCOP Local 497 Dispatchers
• Request to use reserve funds for a Motorola Archive Interface Server
• $6,000 budget transfer from Holiday Pay to Regular Overtime
• $17,000 budget transfer to Part Time Other Labor
• Appointment of Neva Lopez as Full-Time Dispatcher

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a multi-family building project at 310 Thompson Road. The agenda also includes reviews of several enforcement orders related to clearing and stream filling violations.

• Multi-family building construction at 310 Thompson Road
• Enforcement order for clearing at 71R Minebrook Road
• Enforcement order for lot clearing at 72 Upper Gore Road
• Enforcement order for stream filling and buffer zone disturbance at 5 Lake Parkway
• Certificate of compliance for wetland replication at 195 Lower Gore Road

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review updates on 2024 grants from Bank Hometown, United Way, and the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. The meeting also includes discussions regarding interior space design next steps and community space policy reviews.

• 2024 grants update (Bank Hometown, United Way, Greater Worcester Community Foundation)
• Interior space design next steps
• Community spaces policy review
• Annual Action Plan and goals
• Periodical room signage

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster School Committee is meeting to review end-of-year updates for Adult Education and school principals. The agenda also includes approving surplus textbooks and reviewing financial operations.

• Acceptance of $15,000 from Janet Malser Humanities Trust to the BHS Art Dept.
• Approval of surplus ReadyMath textbooks and teacher guides
• Adult Education end-of-year update

Conservation Commission

The Webster Conservation Commission will consider several requests for dock permits, retaining walls, and soil boring. Public hearings are scheduled for a highway amendment at Route 16 and multi-family construction on Thompson Road. The commission will also address enforcement orders and cease and desist requests regarding wetland filling.

• Highway amendment at Route 16 (East Main St) and Sutton Road
• Multi-family building construction at 310 Thompson Road
• Commercial parking facility expansion at 300R Thompson Road
• Dock permits for 57 Bates Point Road and 180 Killdeer Road
• Cease and Desist order for 149 South Shore Road regarding wetland filling

Water Sewer Commission

The Commission will discuss updates to the Draft FY25 Water Sewer Budget and Capital Plan. The agenda includes progress reports on the Meter Replacement Project and PFAS testing results. Members will also review sewer department updates regarding aeration and sludge issues.

• Updates to the Draft FY25 Water Sewer Budget and Capital Plan
• Meter Replacement Project and letters for 274 customers
• PFAS testing reports, updates, and settlement information
• Mass DOT Project (RT 16 - RT 395 Interchange) review
• Proposed subdivision in Thompson, CT, with access off Brian Avenue

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review draft decisions regarding property additions and reconstructions. The board will also conduct public hearings for new single-family house construction projects.

• Draft decision: Addition at 54 Lakeside Avenue
• Draft decision: Demolition and reconstruction at 118 Point Breeze Road
• Public hearing: New single-family house at 17A Lakeview Road
• Public hearing: New single-family house at 32 Stoughton Avenue

Council on Aging

The Webster Council on Aging will meet to elect new officers. The agenda also includes May 2024 reports from the Senior Center Director and Friends of Senior Center, along with updates regarding Senior Center staffing.

• Election of Council on Aging officers
• Updates on Senior Center staffing
• May 2024 reports from the Senior Center Director and Friends of Senior Center

Contributory Retirement System

The Retirement Board will review the PRIT Report and economic outlook. The body is deciding on payroll and payable warrants, retirement approvals, and the transfer of accumulated deductions for several former employees.

• Vote to approve May 2024 Warrants: Payroll $370,987.50 and Payables $86,223.24 (Total $457,210.74)
• Superannuation Retirement votes for Anne Jacquart, Robert T. Craver, and Lori Marrazzo
• Refund of accumulated deductions for Suzanne Renaud and Kathleen Kunkel
• Transfer of accumulated deductions to Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System for Scott Blackwood, Sarah Zoschak (Drake), Susannah Emile (Kaeble), and Rachel Blash (Byrnes)
• Transfer of accumulated deductions to Northbridge Retirement System for Jenna Gouin

Historical Commission

The commission will review the Webster Community-wide Historic Preservation Plan and a demolition delay bylaw application. The meeting also includes reorganization and FY2025 budget discussions.

• Demolition Delay Bylaw application
• Webster Community-wide Historic Preservation Plan update
• FY2025 Budget review
• Approval of minutes from February 2023, March 2024, and April 2024

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a request for siding and structural leveling at 114 Point Breeze Road. Other items include a commercial parking facility proposal, an enforcement order at 90B Sutton Road, and a proposed update to the emergency certification fee.

• RDA: Siding and structural leveling at 114 Point Breeze Road
• NOI: Commercial parking facility construction/expansion at 300R Thompson Road (continuance requested)
• Enforcement Order: Wetland filling at 90B Sutton Road
• Certificate of Compliance: 10 Reid Smith Cove (continuance requested)
• Fee schedule update: Adjust emergency certification fee to $50

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will conduct its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes a director's report covering modernization, maintenance, and vacancies, as well as reviews of monthly financials and the check register.

• Modernization update
• Maintenance and vacancy updates
• Monthly financials review
• Check register review

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several site plan approvals and special permits for commercial and religious developments. The board will also review multiple Approval Not Required (ANR) plans for residential properties.

• Site plan for a new commercial building at 12 Harry’s Way
• Special permit for a church, rectory, and housing at 0 Rosemont Street
• Parking expansion site plan modification at 300R Thompson Road
• Special permit for signage at 74 East Main Street
• ANR plans for 1 McKay Way, 40 Joyce Street, and 24 Laurelwood Drive

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The committee will conduct a reorganization to appoint officers and address union negotiations. Discussion items include student updates, handbook revisions, and the adoption of a new K-6 math curriculum.

• Reorganization of School Committee leadership
• Approval of Webster Educators Association Memorandum of Agreement
• Approval of Eureka Math Squared K-6 curriculum
• Increase in Speech Pathologist position from 0.8FTE to 1.0FTE
• Transfer of $14,322.89 from Bartlett High School Student Activity Savings to Checking Account

Finance Committee

The Webster Finance Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on articles for both the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting Warrants.

• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Approval of March 5, 2024 minutes
• Approval of March 11, 2024 minutes

Town Meeting

The Town of Webster will meet to consider various appropriations for municipal departments, infrastructure, and debt management. Key items include funding for school deficits, town capital projects, and large-scale water and sewer improvements.

• Appropriation of up to $550,000 for Special Education Transportation
• Appropriation of up to $600,000 for Special Education Tuition
• Transfer of $106,382.77 in Opioid Settlement Receipts
• Capital projects including police cruiser replacements and school upgrades
• $10,000,000 appropriation for PFAS water treatment plants at Memorial Beach and Bigelow well sites

Town Meeting

The Town of Webster will vote on the FY2025 General Fund, Sewer, and Water annual budgets. Residents will also decide on revolving fund spending limits, short-term borrowings, and the discontinuation of portions of Davis Street.

• FY2025 General Fund, Sewer, and Water annual budgets
• Proposed spending limits for revolving funds, including $715,000 for Code Enforcement
• Cable Access Budget appropriation of $42,000 for salaries and $50,000 for other charges
• Discontinuance of 'Parcel 5' and 'Parcel 7' of Davis Street as a public way
• Dedication of May Street Park at 11 May Street as a public park in perpetuity

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold a special meeting on May 9, 2024. The board will vote to approve a roof replacement project for Golden Heights II with an awarded contractor. The meeting also includes setting the next regular meeting date.

• Vote to approve roof replacement at Golden Heights II
• Setting regular meeting dates for May 20, 2024

Webster Middle School Council

The Webster Middle School Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a review of the student handbook.

• Approval of 3/14/24 minutes
• Student handbook review

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to elect officers and review financial reports. The board is discussing the FY 2025 materials budget and the creation of an Information Services Assistant position.

• FY 2025 Budget update regarding materials line item
• Proposal for new Information Services Assistant position
• Updates on 2024 grants from BankHometown and United Way
• Discussion on Community Room Tables and Interior Space Design
• Warrant Article regarding Prudent Investment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special permit for a structure expansion and a variance for house demolition and reconstruction. Both properties are located within Residential and Lake Watershed Protection zoning districts.

• Special Permit Application for an addition at 54 Lakeside Avenue
• Variance Application for demolition and reconstruction of a house at 118 Point Breeze Road

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and review requests for determinations of applicability. The body is considering various construction, demolition, and infrastructure projects across the town.

• Notice of Intent for commercial parking facility expansion at 300R Thompson Road
• Notice of Intent for intersection improvements at I-395 (Exit 3), Route 16, and Sutton Road
• Notice of Intent for demolition and reconstruction of a home at 118 Point Breeze Rd
• Enforcement order regarding violation clearing lot at 72 Upper Gore Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a seasonal dock at 90 Bates Point Road

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health will meet to discuss the use of opioid abatement settlement funds. The discussion includes exchanging ideas, sharing plans for fund utilization, and exploring potential collaborations.

• Discussion of Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health will meet to exchange ideas and share plans for utilizing Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds. The body will also explore potential collaborations regarding these funds.

• Discussion of Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds utilization

Water Sewer Commission

The Water Sewer Commission will conduct public hearings regarding PFAS mitigation and the FY25 rate setting. The body will review a rate study presentation by Tighe and Bond and vote to establish the FY25 water and sewer rates.

• Public hearing for PFAS mitigation
• Public hearing for FY25 Water and Sewer rate setting
• Rate Study Presentation by Tighe and Bond
• Vote to establish FY25 Water and Sewer rates

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review reports from the Senior Center Director and the Friends of Senior Center. Members will discuss the process for notifying town officials when a council member departs.

• Discussion of notification process following Anna Mae Mawhinney’s departure

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider draft decisions for a gasoline service station and convenience store on East Main Street and Thompson Road. The board will also review site plans for a new commercial building at 50 Cudworth Road and a dentist office at 59 East Main Street.

• Draft decision for gasoline service station and convenience store at 128, 130, 132, 138 East Main Street and 6 Thompson Road
• Draft decision for new commercial building at 50 Cudworth Road
• Draft decision for change of use to dentist office at 59 East Main Street
• As-built plan acceptance for Bigelow Road Solar at 16 Harrys Way
• Site plan application for new commercial building at 12 Harry’s Way

Contributory Retirement System

The Retirement Board will vote on the submission of the Annual Statement to PERAC and the approval of April 2024 warrants. The board will also consider the transfer of accumulated deductions for Donna Conover of the Webster School Department.

• Vote to approve the submission of the Annual Statement to PERAC
• Vote to approve April 2024 Warrants
• Transfer of accumulated deductions for Donna Conover to the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System
• Vote to approve Board and Staff attendance at the MACRS conference in Hyannis, MA, June 2-5
• Review of February 2024 Cash Books and 2024 Budget

Historical Commission

The commission will discuss the Historic Preservation Plan with Heritage Strategies and review a demolition delay bylaw application. The agenda also includes reviewing the FY2025 budget and MHRTC support letter requests for Rock Castle School and Thompson School.

• Demolition Delay Bylaw application
• Historic Preservation Plan with Heritage Strategies
• FY2025 Budget discussion
• MHRTC Support Letter Requests for Rock Castle School and Thompson School

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The School Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY25 Budget. The body will also consider updates to the Park Avenue Elementary School Student Handbook and three policy readings. Other items include the approval of a job description and a field trip for the WMS Band/Chorus.

• Public hearing for FY25 Budget
• Transfer of $6,334.89 from Webster Middle School Student Activity Savings to Checking Account
• Approval of Central Registrar and Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent job description
• First readings of Policy AD (Mission Statement), Policy ADC (Tobacco Products), and Policy AE (Commitment to Accomplishment)
• Updates to the Park Avenue Elementary School Student Handbook

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and meetings regarding several land-use requests. The body is reviewing projects including a commercial parking facility expansion and intersection improvements by the MassDOT.

• 300R Thompson Road: Construction/Expansion of a Commercial Parking Facility
• I-395 (Exit 3) at Route 16 and Sutton Road: Intersection Improvements by MassDOT
• 46 West Point Road: Repair of existing retaining wall
• 57 Bates Point Road: Construction of a deck and patio
• 72 Upper Gore Road: Enforcement Order for violation clearing lot

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review financial reports and budget updates for FY 2025. The board will also discuss staff increases and interior space planning for the library.

• FY 2025 Budget update
• Part time staff increase
• LSTA grant update
• Community Room Tables
• Interior space planning

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster School Committee will discuss and vote on School Choice for the 2024-2025 year and a Town Meeting Warrant Article. The body will also conduct final readings for several non-discrimination and harassment policies. Other items include the approval of the 2024-2025 Bartlett High School Program of Studies.

• Vote on 2024-2025 School Choice
• Approval of Town Meeting Warrant Article
• Final readings of non-discrimination policies (AC, AC-R, ACA, ACAB, ACE)
• Approval of 2024-2025 Bartlett High School Program of Studies
• Approval of surplus outdated technology equipment

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health will meet to exchange ideas and share plans for utilizing Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds. The body will also explore potential collaborations regarding these funds.

• Discussion on Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds utilization and collaboration

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public meetings and hearings regarding several residential and commercial construction projects. The body is reviewing requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent for various site improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on enforcement orders and commission reorganization.

• 300R Thompson Road: Construction/Expansion of a Commercial Parking Facility
• I-395 (Exit 3) at Route 16 and Sutton Road: Intersection Improvements by MassDOT
• 17-A Lakeview Road: Construction of a new single-family house
• 90B Sutton Road: Enforcement Order regarding filled in wetlands area
• 90 Bates Point Road: Request for a Certificate of Compliance for house addition, patio, and retaining wall

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will review updates on water and sewer infrastructure projects. The body will discuss draft budget and capital plan updates for fiscal year 2025. Discussions include PFAS testing and settlement updates.

• Draft FY25 Water Sewer Budget and Capital Plan updates
• PFAS settlement and monthly testing reports
• Lake Street Water Main Replacement
• Mass DOT Project (RT 16 - RT 395 Interchange)
• Meter Replacement and Aeration projects

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a draft decision regarding a special permit application. The application concerns the expansion of a pre-existing non-conforming structure.

• Special Permit Application for an addition at 54 Lakeside Avenue (Edward Thompson)

OPEB Trust Fund Committee

The committee will review OPEB Trust Fund investments with Bartholomew & Company. Members will also discuss potential amendments or revisions to the OPEB Trust Investment Policy Statement.

• Review of OPEB Trust Fund investments with Bartholomew & Company
• Discussion to amend or revise OPEB Trust Investment Policy Statement
• Vote on meeting minutes from October 23, 2023

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The partnership is meeting to discuss the Uniform Application project and the use of opioid abatement settlement funds. The session includes updates from the Shared Services, Community Health, and Regional Health coordinators.

• Discussion of opioid abatement settlement funds
• Uniform Application project discussion
• Trauma Services safety class update
• FY24 year-end updates

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is meeting to review monthly reports and discuss the Memory Cafe project. Members will review updates from Tri-Valley and the status of project grant funding.

• Review of March 2024 Senior Center Director Report
• Review of March 2024 Friends of Senior Center Report
• Discussion of Memory Cafe project updates from Tri-Valley
• Review of grant type for Memory Cafe (direct or reimbursement)

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors is meeting to determine pay rates for the Center Director and per-diem dispatchers effective July 1, 2024. The board will also review policy revisions regarding overtime and mandatory shift filling.

• Budget transfers of $17,000.00 to Part Time Other Labor and $532.00 to Other Charges & Expenses
• Setting of Communications Center Director salary effective July 1, 2024
• Setting of per-diem dispatcher pay and shift differential rates effective July 1, 2024
• Policy revisions for Shift Filling-Overtime Procedure (2.05) and Mandatory Overtime (2.06)
• Executive session to discuss MassCOP Local 497 negotiations and Seguin v. SWCCC litigation

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will approve February meeting minutes and conduct a reorganization. The body will also review old business, including a demolition delay bylaw, a community-wide historic preservation plan, the FY2025 budget, and preparations for the May Annual Town Meeting.

• Approval of February 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Commission reorganization
• Review of the Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Discussion of the Webster Community-wide Historic Preservation Plan
• FY2025 budget review and May Annual Town Meeting preparations

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The School Committee will discuss the FY25 budget update and approval. The body is also conducting second readings of several non-discrimination and harassment policies. Additionally, the committee will review and approve the Student Opportunity Act.

• FY25 Budget Update and Approval
• Second reading of Policy AC, AC-R, ACA, ACAB, and ACE regarding non-discrimination and harassment
• Review and approval of the Student Opportunity Act
• Biology Curriculum Adoption and Current Pilot report
• Review and signing of bills, payrolls, and vouchers

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will vote on its fiscal year 2024 budget and approve recognition for a state tenant organization. Members will also review updates on property modernization, including a sewer line replacement project and a PHA-Web conversion beginning July 2024. These decisions determine funding for building maintenance and set the timeline for system changes that affect how resident records are processed.

• Vote to approve Webster Housing Authority FY24 Budget
• Vote to approve State Tenant Organization Recognition & FY24 Budget
• Modernization update on Fish project sewer line replacement
• Update on PHA-Web conversion beginning July 2024
• Discussion of monthly stipend for residents volunteering since 2017

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several site plan approvals and special permits for commercial developments. The meeting includes public hearings and draft decisions for gasoline stations and new commercial buildings.

• Special Permit and Site Plan draft decision for gasoline station and convenience store at 128-138 East Main Street and 6 Thompson Road
• Draft decision for new commercial building at 50 Cudworth Road
• Site plan application for new commercial building at 12 Harry’s Way
• Site plan application for dentist office change of use at 59 East Main Street
• Extension request for special permit and site plan at 137 East Main Street

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for commercial and infrastructure projects. The body will also vote to reorganize and elect a Conservation Chairman.

• Public hearing: Commercial parking facility construction at 0 Thompson Road (300R Thompson Road)
• Public hearing: Intersection improvements at I-395 (Exit 3), Route 16, and Sutton Road
• Public hearing: Retaining wall repair at 46 West Point Road
• Extension requests for orders of conditions at 17 Wakefield Ave and 0 Lower Gore Road
• Vote for a Conservation Chairman

Contributory Retirement System

The Retirement Board will vote on disability application updates and evidentiary hearings. The body is also considering the approval of service buy-backs, deduction rollovers, and a Perac Audit Report for 2017-2021.

• Vote to update Tobby Wheeler's application to include Ordinary Disability and conduct an Evidentiary Hearing
• Vote to approve the buy back of service for Thomas Cutler (April 1, 1997 through July 31, 1998)
• Vote to approve an installment agreement and interest waiver for John Nedoroscik
• Vote to transfer accumulated deductions for Monique Pierangeli to the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System
• Review of Perac Audit Report 2017-2021

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold a special meeting on March 20, 2024. The agenda includes interviews with Barry Nadon Jr. and Maria Medeiros for the position of Executive Director. The board will also consider an appointment for the role.

• Executive Director interview — Barry Nadon Jr.
• Executive Director interview — Maria Medeiros
• Consideration of appointment of Executive Director

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial reports and a budget update. The meeting includes discussions on interior space planning and the relocation of periodicals.

• LSTA grant update
• Card holder policy second reading
• MLA Conference fees
• Interior space planning and periodicals relocation
• Manzi trust request

Webster Middle School Council

The School Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a budget update. The body will also discuss the student handbook and upcoming MCAS testing.

• Approval of 2/8/24 minutes
• Budget update
• MCAS review and upcoming testing
• Student handbook review

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The School Committee will discuss the FY25 budget update and the Bartlett High School 2024-2025 Program of Studies. The body will also conduct first readings of several non-discrimination and sexual harassment policies.

• FY25 Budget Update
• Approval of Bartlett High School 2024-2025 Program of Studies
• First readings of non-discrimination policies (AC, AC-R, ACA, ACAB, and ACE)
• Third and final reading of Policy EEBAA regarding Multi Function School Activity Vehicles
• Approval of Grade 6 field trip to Loos Center for Arts in Woodstock, CT

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing department requests for the FY25 Budget and FY25 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the proposed operating budget pursuant to the Town of Webster Charter.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Operating Budget
• Discussion of FY25 Budget and FY25 Capital Improvement Program department requests

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public meetings and hearings regarding various land-use requests. The body is reviewing applications for residential docks, patios, and a commercial parking facility expansion. The meeting also includes discussions on enforcement orders and a technical proposal for wetlands science services.

• 0 Thompson Road: Construction/Expansion of a Commercial Parking Facility
• 17-A Lakeview Road: Construction of a new single-family house
• I-395 (Exit 3) at Route 16 and Sutton Road: Intersection Improvements
• 71R Minebrook Road: Enforcement Order regarding clearing
• 90 Bates Point Road: Request for a Certificate of Compliance for house addition, patio, and retaining wall

Soldiers & Sailors Monuments Committee

The Trustees of Soldiers’ Monument are meeting to review a financial report and discuss landscaping and maintenance for local memorials. The committee is considering purchases for Memorial Day and potential repairs to monument sites.

• Purchase of flowers, trees, and bushes for Memorial Day
• Review of monument conditions at Honor and Memorial Beach
• Maintenance, cleaning, and replacement estimates for monuments
• Creation of signs for monument sites

Water Sewer Commission

The Commission will discuss updates on the water meter replacement and sewer aeration projects. Members will review draft FY25 budget and capital plan updates. The meeting also includes discussions on PFAS testing and settlements.

• Draft FY25 Water Sewer Budget Updates
• Draft FY25 Water Sewer Capital Plan Updates
• PFAS settlement and monthly testing reports
• Lake Street Water Main Replacement
• Fire protection request for new Thompson CT subdivision off Brian Ave

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application. The request concerns the expansion of a pre-existing non-conforming structure at a specific residential property.

• Special Permit Application for an addition at 54 Lakeside Avenue (Edward Thompson)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application. The request is for the expansion of a pre-existing non-conforming structure to construct an addition.

• Special Permit application for an addition at 54 Lakeside Ave (Assessor ID 46 _B 1 0)

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The School Committee will meet to discuss the FY25 budget with the District Leadership Team. No other specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• FY25 Budget Workshop with District Leadership Team

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health will meet to discuss the utilization of Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds. Members intend to exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations for using these funds.

• Discussion on Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds utilization

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the Director and Friends of Senior Center reports for February 2024. The body will also discuss the appointment process for new member Paul Virgadamo.

• Review of February 2024 Senior Center Director Report
• Review of February 2024 Friends of Senior Center Report
• Appointment status of new member Paul Virgadamo

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss department budget requests for FY25 and the FY25 Capital Improvement Program. The committee will also consider a fund transfer for library repairs.

• Request for Finance Reserve Transfer of approximately $8,000 for Library HVAC system repairs
• Discussion of FY25 department budget requests versus Town Administrator recommended budget
• Review of FY25 Capital Improvement Program department requests
• Review of library department requests with the Library Director

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement System will vote on the percentage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Cost of Living Increase for retirees and survivors. The board will also consider several personnel-related benefit applications and a legal services contract extension.

• Vote on February 2024 warrants totaling $506,426.36
• Vote to authorize a two-year contract extension for legal services with the Law Offices of Michael Sacco
• Vote on the FY 2025 Cost of Living Increase percentage
• Vote to approve military service buy back for James Marrier (3 years, 6 months)
• Vote to accept accidental disability application for Tobby Wheeler

Historical Commission

The commission will review minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting and address membership updates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Demo Delay Bylaw, a planning grant, and the FY2025 budget.

• Demo Delay Bylaw discussion
• MHC Survey and Planning Grant update
• FY2025 Budget review
• Membership updates

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The School Committee will meet to finalize the FY25 budget and consider a policy regarding multi-function school activity vehicles. The body will also discuss student enrollment caps for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual School.

• Final review and approval of FY25 Budget
• Approval of additional 1.0FTE Paraprofessional at Webster Middle School
• Discussion and approval of 1% cap of student enrollment in Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual School (CMVS)
• Second reading of Policy EEBAA - Multi Function School Activity Vehicle

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will review modernization updates and personnel changes. The board is scheduled to vote on 2023 year-end reports, employee wage match access, and write-offs from December 2023.

• Modernization update
• Vote on 12/31/2023 year-end items
• Vote on wage match employee access
• Vote on 12/23/2023 write-offs
• HUD’s Line of Credit Control System access status

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on commercial developments at 50 Cudworth Road and Thompson Road. The body will also consider a vote to authorize a stormwater peer review for MassDOT intersection improvements at I-395, Route 16, and Sutton Road.

• Public hearing: 1-story building, driveway, and parking at 50 Cudworth Road
• Public hearing: Commercial parking facility expansion at 0 Thompson Road
• Vote to authorize stormwater peer review for MassDOT improvements at I-395 (Exit 3), Route 16, and Sutton Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for tree removal at 20 Fairfield Street
• Enforcement and violation reviews for 71R Minebrook Road and 0 Goddard Street

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The partnership is meeting to review updates on regional health coordination and staffing. Discussions include mosquito control, application processes, and funding opportunities for elder mental health and opioid abatement.

• Central Mass Mosquito Control Project discussion
• Uniform Application project discussion
• Opioid abatement settlement funds discussion
• Elder Mental Health Outreach Funding Opportunity
• Shared Services Coordinator budget and workplan updates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider draft decisions for a gasoline service station and convenience store at 128-138 East Main Street and 6 Thompson Road. The board is also reviewing site plan applications for new commercial buildings and water department PFAS facilities.

• Draft decision for gasoline service station and convenience store at 128, 130, 132, 138 East Main Street and 6 Thompson Road
• Site plan endorsement for PFAS facilities at 29 Bigelow Road and 6 Memorial Beach Drive
• Site plan for Bartlett High School renovations and site work at 52 Lake Parkway
• Site plan applications for new commercial buildings at 12 Harry’s Way and 50 Cudworth Road
• Stormwater permit public meeting for construction laydown area restoration at 56 Worcester Road

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster School Committee will conduct a third review of the FY25 budget and review the Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also considering the approval of several new staff positions across different school levels.

• Acceptance of $7,000.00 donation for indoor track equipment from the Becker Family and the Herman F. Becker Family Charity Foundation
• Approval of 1.0 FTE Paraprofessional at Bartlett High School
• Approval of 1.0 FTE ABA at Park Avenue Elementary School
• Approval of 0.4 FTE ABA and 0.5 FTE paraprofessional in Preschool at Park Avenue Elementary School
• First reading of Policy EEBAA regarding Multi Function School Activity Vehicles

Office of Community Develpoment

The Office of Community Development will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed application for the FY 2024 CDBG Mini-Entitlement Program. The body will also report on the progress of FY 2021 and FY 2022/2023 grants and discuss community development and housing needs.

• Proposed grant request of up to $925,000
• Proposed reconstruction of Park Street roadway, curbing, sidewalks, and storm drainage
• Progress reports on FY 2021 and FY 2022/2023 CDBG grants
• Discussion of Webster Center CDBG Target Area and Community Development Strategy

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public meetings and hearings regarding various land use requests and infrastructure projects. The body is reviewing requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent for residential and commercial sites.

• Notice of Intent for a 1-story building, driveway, parking and utilities at 50 Cudworth Road
• Notice of Intent for intersection improvements at I-395 (Exit 3), Route 16, and Sutton Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for tree removal at 20 Fairfield Street
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a seasonal dock at 90 Bates Point Road
• Discussion with Attorney Jeffrey T. Blake regarding an enforcement order for 67 Colonial Road

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review financial reports, warrants, and updates from the Director and Friends group. Discussion items include a trust fund proposal for collection desk window screens and an LSTA grant update.

• Trust fund proposal: Screens for collection desk windows
• LSTA grant update
• Card Holder policy discussion
• Budget update
• Request to film short-film scenes in the Library

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review reports from the Senior Center Director and the Friends of Senior Center. The body will also discuss a response to a letter sent to member Anna Mae Mawhinney.

• Review of January 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Senior Center Director report for January 2024
• Friends of Senior Center report for January 2024
• Discussion regarding a letter sent to Anna Mae Mawhinney on January 19, 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss a 7% increase to the school budget and the rebid of the Bartlett High School Project. The body will also review capital requests and receive reports from the Town Administrator and Finance Director.

• Discussion of the rebid of the Bartlett High School Project
• Discussion of the 7% increase to the School Budget
• Review of Capital Requests

Water Sewer Commission

The Commission will review draft budget and capital plans for fiscal year 2025. The meeting includes updates on water meter replacement and sewer aeration projects. Members will also discuss PFAS testing and settlements.

• Draft FY25 Water Sewer Budget
• Draft FY25 Water Sewer Capital Plan
• Lake Street Water Main Replacement
• PFAS settlement and monthly testing reports
• Mass DOT Project (RT 16 - RT 395 Interchange)

SWCCC Operations

The Operations Board is meeting to discuss staffing updates and the FY2025 State 911 Development Grant. The board will also review the 2023 Year End Report and internal affairs policy.

• Update on Radio System Project and FY2025 State 911 Development Grant
• Calendar Year 2023 Year End Report
• Policy discussion regarding Internal Affairs
• Update on staffing
• Update on the future of IMC

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors will review the CY2023 year-end report and discuss the FY2025 budget proposal. The meeting also includes a review of specific FY2024 budget transfers and an executive session regarding pending litigation.

• $1,743.11 transfer from Public Safety Dispatchers to Sick Leave Incentive
• $342.65 transfer from Employee Training to Other Charges & Expenses
• FY2025 Budget Proposal discussion
• CY2023 Year End Report review
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold a special monthly meeting on January 31, 2024. The agenda is limited to a roll call and a discussion regarding the Executive Director search.

• Executive Director search discussion

Water Sewer Commission

The Water Sewer Commission is meeting to review the prequalification process for contractors. The body will discuss general contractors and sub-trades and rank one submission as a group.

• Review of prequalification process
• Discussion of general contractors and sub-trades
• Ranking of one submission

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider special permits and site plan decisions for a gasoline service station and convenience store. The board is also reviewing site plan applications for commercial parking and new construction.

• Special Permit and Site Plan for gas station and convenience store at 128, 130, 132, 138 East Main Street and 6 Thompson Road
• Site Plan Application for a new commercial building at 50 Cudworth Road
• Site Plan Application for change of use to a dentist office at 59 East Main Street
• Modification of site plan for commercial parking expansion at 0 Thompson Road
• Stormwater Permit for restoration of a construction laydown area at 56 Worcester Road

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several development projects, including intersection improvements and a commercial parking facility. The body will also review requests for determination of applicability and address enforcement orders regarding wetland filling.

• Intersection improvements at Route 16 (East Main St) and Sutton Road by MassDOT
• Commercial parking facility construction/expansion at 0 Thompson Road
• New single-family house construction at 17-A Lakeview Road
• Cease and Desist order for filling wetlands and dumping sand at 149 South Shore Road
• Enforcement order for filled wetlands area at 90B Sutton Road

Contributory Retirement System

The Board will discuss the PRIT Report and Economic Outlook and consider rescinding the investment policy used before moving assets into the PRIT fund. The meeting includes votes on January 2024 warrants and the acceptance of new members.

• PRIT Report and Economic Outlook Report
• Vote to rescind the Investment Policy used prior to moving assets into the PRIT fund
• Vote to approve January 2024 Warrants
• Vote to allow Administrator to carry over or buy out 32 hours of 2023 unused vacation time
• Legal contract extension

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees and Directors of the Library Friends will meet to provide updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and general updates.

• Library Trustees and Friends update

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission is meeting jointly with the Dudley Water/Sewer Commission. The body will discuss changes to the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) and complete a Massachusetts true-up.

• Discussion of changes to the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA)

Historical Commission

The commission will review the FY2025 budget and discuss the kickoff of the Webster Community-wide Historic Preservation Plan. The meeting also includes updates on the Demo Delay Bylaw and consideration of new members.

• Webster Community-wide Historic Preservation Plan Kick-off
• FY2025 Budget review
• Demo Delay Bylaw discussion
• Approval of December 19, 2023, December 27, 2023, and January 10, 2024 minutes
• New member appointments

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The Webster School Committee will conduct a second review of the FY25 budget and review the 2024-2025 school calendar. The meeting includes reports from the superintendent, business manager, and Park Avenue Elementary School principal.

• Second review of FY25 Budget
• Review and approval of 2024-2025 School Calendar
• Acceptance of winter coat donations for WMS students from Pam Brayton
• Approval of transfer request from Webster Middle School Student Activity Savings Account to Checking Account

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting to review the Executive Director's report and address new business. Topics include modernization updates, search proposals, and changes to the smoking policy.

• Executive Director’s Report on modernization updates and search proposals
• Review of changeover documents for Webster Five
• Discussion regarding HUD’s Line of Credit Control System access status
• Review of a resident letter requesting resignation
• Discussion of smoking policy

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on January 17, 2024. The agenda includes a roll call and discussions regarding personnel updates and strategies.

• Personnel update & strategies

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the budget and the year one action plan. The board will also discuss a strategic plan and a bar code duplicator system.

• Trust fund proposal for collection desk window screens
• Programming policy review
• Bar code duplicator system
• Strategic Plan printing quotes
• Budget discussion

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to discuss and potentially vote on pending grant applications. No specific dollar amounts or project names were listed in the agenda.

• Discussion and possible vote on grant applications

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet via remote participation to conduct business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Demolition Delay By-Law.

• Discussion of Demolition Delay By-Law

South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health

The partnership is meeting remotely to review updates from regional health coordinators and inspectors. The agenda includes a presentation on the Central Mass Mosquito Control Project and a discussion regarding a uniform application project.

• Central Mass Mosquito Control Project presentation
• Uniform Application project discussion
• Updates from Shared Services, Community Health, Regional Health Inspector, Public Health Nurse, and Epidemiologist

School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)

The School Committee will meet to perform the first review of the FY25 Budget. The agenda also includes reports from the Superintendent, Business Manager, and the Webster Middle School Principal.

• First review of FY25 Budget
• Acceptance of winter coat donations from Christ the King Church and Knights of Columbus Council 12691
• Acceptance of Christmas gift donations from Nowak Plumbing
• Monthly report on fundraising applications
• Review and signing of warrants, bills, payroll, and vouchers

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review the Secretary's report from December 4, 2023. The meeting includes reports from the Senior Center Director and the Friends of Senior Center for December 2023.

• Review of December 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Senior Center Director report for December 2023
• Friends of Senior Center report for December 2023

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a commercial parking facility and a retaining wall repair. The body will also address enforcement orders and requests for extensions of conditions for several properties.

• Public hearing: Construction/Expansion of a Commercial Parking Facility at 0 Thompson Road
• Public hearing: Repair of existing retaining wall at 46 West Point Road
• Enforcement order discussion: Clearing at 71R Minebrook Road
• Violation discussion: Construction of two single-family houses at 0 Goddard Street
• Extension request: 669 space vehicle storage lot at 61, 67 & 69 Cudworth Road

Historical Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Webster Historical Commission has been cancelled. The agenda originally included a kickoff meeting for a Community Wide Preservation Plan.

Cultural Council

The Webster Cultural Council met on January 4, 2024, to review grant applications. The meeting included discussion and a possible vote regarding these applications.

• Discussion and possible vote on grant applications

Water Sewer Commission

The Commission will review updates on water main replacements and sewer aeration projects. The body will also discuss a PFAS settlement and a back billing policy.

• Lake Street Water Main Replacement
• PFAS settlement
• Mass DOT Project (RT 16 - RT 395 Interchange)
• Water Service Line Inventory
• 340 Thompson Road-Harrington Hospital Letter