Webster public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two draft decisions: a modification of a special permit and site plan approval to expand the base of a wireless communications facility and add a generator at 6 Goya Drive (Industrial district), and a site plan application for two duplexes on one lot at 5 Linwood Street (Multiple Family Residential district). The board will also hold public hearings on an auto body repair shop, office and signage project at 1 Beacon Street (Business 5 and Lake Watershed Protection districts), a special permit for impervious lot coverage at 15 Lakeview Road (Lake Residential and Lake Watershed Protection districts), and signage applications for 128‑138 East Main Street (Business with Sewer district). The meeting includes routine items such as approval of draft minutes from October 27, 2025, and setting the next meeting date for January 26, 2026.

• Draft Decision: Modify special permit and expand wireless communications facility at 6 Goya Drive (Industrial district)
• Draft Decision: Site plan for two duplexes on one lot at 5 Linwood Street (MER district)
• Public hearing: Auto body repair shop, office and signage at 1 Beacon Street (B5 & LWP districts)
• Public hearing: Special permit for impervious lot coverage at 15 Lakeview Road (LR & LWP districts)
• Public hearing: Signage applications for 128, 130, 132, 138 East Main Street (B4 district)

Board of Selectmen

The Webster Board of Selectmen will meet remotely to discuss and vote on amusement licenses for Ryan's Family Amusements and appoint members to various town boards, including the Finance Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Vote on Amusement Licenses for Ryan's Family Amusements at 51 Thompson Road
• Appointments to Finance Committee (2 members)
• Appointments to Historical Commission (2 members)
• Appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals (1 full, 1 alternate)
• Appointments to Planning Board (2 associate members)

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the application for Ryan Family Amusements dba Ryan's. The license permits 35 amusement vending machines, one jukebox, a DJ, and bands on weekdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to midnight, indoor only. The motion passed 3‑0. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Ryan's amusement license (35 machines, jukebox, DJ, bands) – vote 3‑0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 3‑0

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 22, 2025. The board will consider approving the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes, the MA State‑Aided Property Insurance Program Participation Agreement, and a policy for Board of Commissioners review of monthly checks. Financial reports for December 2025 and updates on a board vacancy will also be discussed.

• Approve November 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approve MA State‑Aided Property Insurance Program Participation Agreement (PHN 2025-15)
• Approve policy on Board of Commissioners review of monthly checks
• Review monthly financials for December 31, 2025 and December 2025 check register
• Update on filling the Board vacancy

The board approved the minutes from the November 24 regular meeting and the December 4 special meeting. It also approved the MA State‑Aided Property Insurance Program Participation Agreement (PHN 2025-15), a new policy for reviewing monthly checks, and the December 31 financials and check register. The Executive Director job advertisement was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved November 24, 2025 regular board meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved December 4, 2025 special meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved MA State‑Aided Property Insurance Program Participation Agreement (PHN 2025-15) (3-0-1)
• Approved policy on Board of Commissioners review of monthly checks (3-0-1)
• Accepted December 31, 2025 monthly financials and check register (3-0-1)
• Approved Executive Director job advertisement (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (3-0-1)

Contributory Retirement System

The Retirement Board will meet to review economic reports and administrator updates. The body will vote on personnel disability and transfer applications, a contract renewal for the Administrator, and the approval of December payroll and payables.

• Approval of December 2025 Warrants totaling $510,034.37 ($413,404.25 payroll; $96,630.12 payables)
• Accidental Disability Application of Philip Hurton Jr. (Webster Police Department)
• Transfer of accumulated deductions for Rebecca Prefontaine to Worcester Regional Retirement System
• Contract renewal for the Administrator
• PRIT Report and Economic Outlook Report

The minutes list agenda items such as approving prior minutes, accepting a disability application, transferring deductions, and approving payroll warrants, but they do not include any vote outcomes or final actions. Consequently, no substantive decisions can be reported from this record.

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

The Webster Middle School Library council will meet on Dec. 16, 2025. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving an update on the school budget, and discussing the School Improvement Plan. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Budget update
• Discussion of the School Improvement Plan

Cultural Council

The Webster Cultural Council will discuss whether to continue the Winter Luau event. The council will also review grant applications and may vote on them. Both items are scheduled for possible decision at the December 11 meeting.

• Decision on continuation of the Winter Luau event
• Review and possible vote on grant applications

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review financial reports and discuss several updates. Agenda items include the internet policy, the action plan, and capital improvements.

• Internet Policy Update discussion
• Capital Improvement discussion
• Action Plan Update
• Friends Electronic Sign discussion
• Oral History status update

The Board approved the amended meeting minutes, accepted an amendment to the Internet policy to add filtering software on public computers, and adopted holiday opening hours (open 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, closed on the holidays). All three motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes as amended (unanimous, Rich and Mary abstained)
• Approved amendment to Internet policy adding filtering software (unanimous)
• Approved holiday hours: open 9‑1 on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, closed on holidays (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission is meeting jointly with the Dudley Water/Sewer Commission. The body will continue a discussion regarding the FY25 True Up.

• FY25 True Up discussion

The commission voted to split the $70,500 difference in the FY ’25 True‑Up with the Dudley Water/Sewer Commissioners, reducing Webster’s share by $35,250. The motion was seconded and passed with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:15 p.m. with unanimous approval.

• Approved split of $70,500 FY ’25 True‑Up cost, reducing Webster share by $35,250 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 7:15 p.m. (unanimous)

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

The School Committee will review the FY 25 annual report and financial audit, as well as the FY 26 Quarter 1 report. The body is scheduled to conduct second and final readings for several policies regarding student education, graduation requirements, and tobacco use. The meeting also includes reports from the Superintendent, Business Manager, and Park Ave Elementary Principal.

• Second and final readings of policies on Background Checks, Tobacco Products, English Learner Education, Home Schooling, and Graduation Requirements
• Approval of Innovation Career Pathways (ICP) Student Activity Account for Bartlett High School
• Acceptance of a $45.00 gift card donation from Ocean State Job Lot to Webster Middle School
• Approval of a $3,234.96 transfer from Park Ave Elementary Activity Savings to Checking Account
• Review of FY 25 SWCEC Annual Report and Financial Audit

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will first approve the November 10 and November 24 regular session meeting minutes. They will then discuss and possibly vote on the Application for Retail Marijuana Sales License for The Vault Retail, located at 78 Worcester Road, Suite 225, Webster. A presentation from the Webster Historical Commission will cover a new historic marker program, a Mass Historical Commission survey and planning grant application, and the status of the Community Preservation Act. Finally, the board will review and vote on renewing a large set of local licensing authority‑issued licenses for calendar year 2026, including alcohol, wine & malt, package stores, and automobile dealer licenses.

• Approval of regular session meeting minutes for November 10 and November 24, 2025
• Discussion and possible vote on the Application for Retail Marijuana Sales License for The Vault Retail, 78 Worcester Road, Suite 225
• Historical Commission presentation on Historic Marker Program, Mass Historical Commission Survey and Planning Grant, and Community Preservation Act status
• Review and vote on renewal of local licensing authority‑issued licenses for 2026 (restaurants, clubs, package stores, car dealers, etc.)
• Adoption of future meeting date: Monday, January 12, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

The Selectmen approved the draft minutes from November 10 and 24, 2025 (5‑0). They closed the public hearing on The Vault’s marijuana retail license (5‑0) and unanimously approved all categories of 2026 alcohol and package store licenses, as well as vehicle dealer, gold sale, and junk dealer licenses. The Class New Car Dealer license passed with four yes votes and one abstention. The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. (5‑0).

• Approved November 10 and 24, 2025 draft minutes (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing on The Vault marijuana license (5‑0)
• Approved all alcohol restaurant, club, wine/malt restaurant, package store, and common victualler licenses (5‑0 each)
• Approved Class II Used Car Dealer licenses (5‑0)
• Approved Class III Automobile Junk licenses (5‑0)
• Approved Sale of Gold license (5‑0)
• Approved Junk Dealer license (5‑0)
• Approved Class New Car Dealer license (4‑yes, 1‑abstain)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider draft decisions for two house construction projects and hold a public hearing for a garage project. All three items involve requests for relief from setback requirements in Lake Residential and Lake Watershed Protection districts.

• Draft decision: front yard setback variance for a new house at 38 Bates Point Road
• Draft decision: front yard setback variance for a new house at 40 Bates Point Road
• Public hearing: side yard setback variance for a garage with living quarters at 60 Colonial Road

The Zoning Board approved the meeting minutes (4‑0). It unanimously passed a motion to request a clarification letter from the Building Commissioner (5‑0) and a motion to continue the 60 Colonial Road variance hearing to January 6, 2026 (5‑0). Several additional findings and motions related to the Bates Point Road variance were also approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (4‑0 unanimous)
• Motion to draft letter to Building Commissioner for setback clarification (5‑0 unanimous)
• Motion to continue 60 Colonial Road variance hearing to Jan 6 2026 (5‑0 unanimous)
• Motion to accept findings F1‑F10 for 38 Bates Point Road variance (4‑0 unanimous)
• Motion to find unique site conditions for 38 Bates Point Road variance (4‑0 unanimous)
• Motion to find financial hardship for 38 Bates Point Road variance (4‑0 unanimous)
• Motion to find relief serves public good for 38 Bates Point Road variance (4‑0 unanimous)
• Motion to find relief does not derogate from town bylaws for 38 Bates Point Road variance (4‑0 unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold a special monthly meeting on December 4, 2025, with in‑person attendance at Golden Heights Bldg. 10, Community Room off Slater Street, and virtual attendance via Zoom. At the meeting members will vote to approve the MassNAHRO Executive Director recruitment and search scope of services. The agenda also includes setting the next regular meeting for December 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

• Vote to approve MassNAHRO Executive Director Recruitment and Search, Scope of Services
• Set regular meeting date for December 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Special monthly meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Golden Heights Bldg. 10, Community Room (Slater Street)
• Zoom virtual attendance details provided (Meeting ID 936 934 8580)
• ADA accommodations to be arranged through Coordinator Melissa Morley

The Webster Housing Authority held a special meeting on Dec. 4, 2025. Commissioners voted to approve a contract with MassNAHRO for executive‑director recruitment and search services. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved MassNAHRO recruitment contract (4-0-0)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will review updates from the water and sewer departments, including a meter replacement project and several construction and wastewater initiatives. They will consider a biosolids design proposal from Tighe and Bond and a proposed adjustment to the septage receiving rate. The meeting also includes old business updates such as the Synagro project and staffing matters, and new business items like the Upper Blackstone sludge disposal plan.

• Meter Replacement Project
• Bigelow Road Construction
• Mass DOT Project (RT 16‑RT395 Interchange)
• Biosolids Design Proposal – Tighe and Bond
• Septage Receiving Rate Adjustment

The commission approved the draft minutes from 11/06/25 with a unanimous vote. It adopted the recommendation to keep the septage receiving rate at $100 per thousand gallons and eliminate the $60 in‑town rate, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:03 PM by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved draft minutes from 11/06/25 (5‑yea)
• Adopted septage receiving rate $100 per thousand, eliminated $60 in‑town rate (5‑yea)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:03 PM (5‑yea)

School Building Committee

The Bartlett Building Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss financial and schedule updates. The body may vote on hard and soft cost commitments, including a new construction change order and a warrant.

• New Construction Change Order OCO #22
• Soft Cost Commitments for Project Dog
• Financial and schedule update from OPM
• FFE update
• Vote on a warrant

School Building Committee

The Webster School Building Committee will review the minutes from the November 4, 2025 regular session. It will receive an OPM report with financial and schedule updates, including hard cost commitments such as New Construction Change Order OCO #22 and soft cost commitments for Project Dog. The committee will consider updates on FFE, the MSBA change order log, a time capsule dedication plaque, and a design/construction update from Flansburgh, and will vote on a warrant. The next SBC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• New Construction Change Orders — OCO #22 (hard cost commitment)
• Project Dog (soft cost commitment)
• FFE Update
• Time Capsule / Dedication Plaque
• Design / Construction Update (Flansburgh)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider draft decisions for two house construction projects and hold a public hearing for a garage with living quarters. All three items involve requests for relief from yard setback requirements.

• Draft decision: Front yard setback variance for new house at 38 Bates Point Road
• Draft decision: Front yard setback variance for new house at 40 Bates Point Road
• Public hearing: Side yard setback variance for garage with living quarters at 60 Colonial Road

Council on Aging

The Webster Council on Aging will receive reports from the Senior Center Director, the Friends of the Senior Center, and guest speaker Neko Mayer of Tri‑Valley. The council will discuss scheduling a presentation by Elder Bus on transportation options for senior‑center patrons, with a suggestion to hold it after the regular cupcake event. No other new business items are listed.

• Discussion on scheduling an Elder Bus presentation of transportation options for senior center patrons (suggested after the cupcake event).

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and potentially vote on a Common Victualler License for a business on East Main Street. The board will also address several vacancies across town committees and boards.

• Common Victualler License application for Douglas Donuts, LLC dba Dunkin Donuts at 138 East Main Street
• Appointments for 2 Finance Committee Full Members
• Appointments for 2 Historical Commission Full Members
• Appointments for 1 Zoning Board of Appeals Full Member and 1 Alternate Member
• Appointments for 2 Planning Board Associate Members

The Board of Selectmen approved the Common Victualler license for Douglas Donuts LLC doing business as Dunkin' Donuts at 138 East Main Street. The approval was based on pending health department approval and a safety inspection by Selectman Gabor, with the license to be held until inspections are complete. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Common Victualler license for Douglas Donuts dba Dunkin' Donuts (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors will meet to approve personnel changes. The board is considering a new full-time hire and a promotion to supervisor.

• Appointment of Jocelyn Lopez as Full Time Dispatcher effective November 30, 2025
• Promotion of Joan Laplante to Dispatch Supervisor retroactive to November 16, 2025
• Pay rate for Dispatch Supervisor Laplante effective November 23, 2025

The board unanimously approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It confirmed Jocelyn Lopez’s appointment as Communications Center staff effective November 30, 2025, and confirmed Joan Laplante’s retroactive appointment as Acting Supervisor effective November 16, 2025. The board also approved setting Laplante’s supervisor pay rate at $32.89 (step 5), a 4.9% increase, effective November 23, 2025.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Jocelyn Lopez effective Nov 30 2025 (unanimous)
• Confirmed retroactive appointment of Joan Laplante as Acting Supervisor effective Nov 16 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved supervisor pay rate of $32.89 for Laplante, effective Nov 23 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:14 am (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will meet to approve a construction contract for brick veneer and window replacement, review financial reports, and discuss generator upgrades. The board will also honor former commissioners.

• Approve $362,000 contract for Brick Veneer and Window Replacement
• Approve Affirmative Action Goal Plan
• Review Monthly Financials for November 30, 2025
• Discuss switching from portable to hard-wired generators
• Moment of Silence for former Commissioner James Avery

The Webster Housing Authority approved the award of a $362,000 brick veneer and window replacement contract to Larochelle Construction. It also adopted the affirmative action goal plan, approved a switch to hard‑wired generators with an auto‑transfer switch, and accepted the November 30 financials. A special meeting was scheduled for Dec 4 to consider the MassNahro ED Search Contract.

• Approved $362,000 Brick Veneer and Window Replacement contract to Larochelle Construction (4-0-0)
• Approved Affirmative Action Goal Plan (4-0-0)
• Approved switch to hard‑wired generators with auto‑transfer switch (4-0-0)
• Approved November 30, 2025 monthly financials and October‑November check register (4-0- Q)
• Approved minutes from Oct 27 and Nov 14 meetings (4-0-0)
• Scheduled special meeting on Dec 4, 2025 at 9:30 am to vote on MassNahro ED Search Contract
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The November 24, 2025, Planning Board meeting has been rescheduled. All items will be heard at the December 29, 2025, meeting.

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement System Board will consider several votes, including approval of the November 2025 payroll warrants totaling $432,908.14. It will also vote on a cyber‑security insurance policy, refunds and transfers of accumulated deductions for former employees, and the administrator’s contract renewal. Minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting will be approved, and the meeting schedule will be set.

• Vote on Cyber Security Insurance Policy (John Brissette/Jeff Lydon)
• Refund of accumulated deductions for Shatterane Then, former Webster Housing Authority employee
• Transfer of accumulated deductions for Shaheen Baloch to Worcester Regional Retirement System (4 years, 2 months)
• Accept liability for Nicholas R. Shelburne’s 2 years, 7 months of service, with repayment to Northbridge Retirement System
• Approve November 2025 payroll warrants: $408,675.49 payroll + $24,232.65 other payables = $432,908.14

The Retirement Board accepted the first cyber‑security insurance quote and added $250,000 for coverage of social‑engineering hacks, with all members voting yes. It also approved the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes, several pension deductions and liability transfers, and the November 2025 warrants totaling $432,908.14. The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 AM.

• Approved cyber security insurance quote plus $250,000 for social engineering hacks (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved refund of accumulated deductions for Shatterane Then (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of accumulated deductions for Shaheen Baloch to Worcester Regional Retirement System (4 years 2 months, unanimous)
• Accepted liability for Nicholas R. Shelburne (2 years 7 months, pending repayment, unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 warrants: payroll $408,675.49, payables $24,232.65, total $432,908.14 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:12 AM (unanimous)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Dudley Water/Sewer Commission. The agenda includes a review of the FY25 True Up and a discussion of any other matters affecting both districts. No specific actions or votes are listed.

• FY25 True Up review
• Any other Dudley/Webster related discussion

The commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 pm. They scheduled the next joint meeting for December 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Commissioners Fournier and Zajkowski were designated to work with Weston & Sampson on Dudley water‑sewer matters.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:39 pm (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for Dec 10 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Designated Dudley Commissioners Fournier and Zajkowski to work with Weston & Sampson

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will meet on November 18, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Town Hall. The commission will approve the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and consider several items, including demolition delay determinations, an update on the Community Preservation Act BOS request, and history projects for the Kelly Public Library. Additional discussion will cover a pre‑application for a Mass Historical Commission survey and planning grant, and an update to the historic sign program. The meeting will also receive an anonymous survey request from a member.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Demolition delay determinations
• Community Preservation Act BOS request – update
• Kelly Public Library – history projects
• Mass Historical Commission survey and planning grant – pre‑application

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

The Webster School Committee meeting will consider approving the Instructional Assistants’ contract covering July 1 2025 through June 30 2028. Several new policies will receive their first reading, including background checks, tobacco product prohibitions, and teaching about alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. The agenda also includes an update on adult education and the acceptance of donated hats from a knitting group.

• Approval of July 1 2025 – June 30 2028 Instructional Assistants’ Contract
• First reading of Policy ADDA – Background Checks
• First reading of Policy ADC – Tobacco Products on School Premises Prohibited
• First reading of Policy GBED – Tobacco Use on School Property by Staff Members Prohibited
• First reading of Policy IHAMB – Teaching about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

Board of Health

The Webster Board of Health will consider several action items, including votes on a floor‑drain regulation and new re‑inspection fees for food establishments. It will also review citations and a food consultant's report for Carly’s Restaurant & Bar. The meeting includes approval of minutes from five prior sessions and a Health Director’s report on algae blooms, inspections, disease updates, and a grant.

• Review ongoing citations and Food Consultant's Report for Carly’s Restaurant & Bar (administrative meeting)
• Vote to adopt Board of Health Floor Drain Regulation – non‑zoning floor drain probation for MassDEP Wellhead Protection
• Vote to adopt proposed re‑inspection fees for food establishments
• Approval of minutes for meetings on April 14, June 16, August 18, September 9, and September 15, 2025
• Health Director’s Report covering harmful algae bloom, inspection updates, communicable disease updates, and SCMPPH grant updates

The Board of Health approved a model floor‑drain regulation that sets penalties of $1,000 to $6,000 plus $50 per day for non‑compliance. It also authorized monthly third‑party audits for Carly’s Restaurant for six months, waiving re‑inspection fees. A discussion on new re‑inspection fees was tabled, and several past meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved monthly third‑party audits for Carly’s Restaurant for 6 months, waiving re‑inspection fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Model Floor Drain Regulation with fines $1,000–$6,000 plus $50 per day (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on proposed re‑inspection fees for food establishments (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (3 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstentions)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (2 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 abstentions)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (2 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 abstentions)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (3 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstentions)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (4 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention)

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority Board will consider an appeal by an MRVP grievant of a hearing officer decision. It will vote on increasing the Interim/Acting Executive Director's salary under the 2021-03 hiring guidelines. The board will also approve a self‑assessment analysis for the Language Access Plan and discuss hiring a consultant for the Executive Director search. Finally, regular meeting dates will be set.

• Review MRVP grievant appeal of hearing officer decision
• Approve salary increase for Interim/Acting Executive Director per PHN 2021-03 guidelines
• Approve Four Factor Self‑Assessment Analysis inclusion in WHA Language Access Plan
• Consider hiring a consultant to advise the board on the Executive Director hiring process
• Set regular meeting dates for November 24, 2024, at 5:30 PM

The board voted 4-0-0 to let the hearing officer’s decision on a voucher downgrade stand. They approved a 5% salary increase for the interim/acting Executive Director. They added the four-Factor Assessment language to the Housing Authority’s Language Access Plan with a 4-0-0 vote. The proposal to hire consultant Ken Martin was tabled, and the board approved hiring MassNahro as the hiring committee by a 3-1-0 vote.

• Allow hearing officer’s decision on voucher downgrade to stand (4-0-0)
• Approve 5% salary increase for interim/acting Executive Director (4-0-0)
• Add four-Factor Assessment language to Language Access Plan (4-0-0)
• Hire consultant Ken Martin – motion tabled (no vote)
• Approve hiring MassNahro as hiring committee (3-1-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review financial reports and discuss holiday updates for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Teen Room and an electronic sign for the Friends of the Library.

• Discussion of Friends Electronic Sign next steps
• Teen Room discussion
• Holiday updates for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving
• Food Pantry/Snap Support
• Oral History update

The board approved the amended meeting minutes, correcting two typos, with a unanimous vote. The trustees unanimously passed a motion to support the Friends group's ongoing inquiry about installing an electric digital sign on town property. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved amended minutes (unanimous)
• Supported Friends' inquiry into digital signage (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will discuss police staffing for about one hour. They will hold a public hearing to establish the FY2026 property tax burden for each class of property, followed by a brief discussion and possible vote on that classification. The agenda also includes a public hearing and possible vote on a retail marijuana sales license for Webster Cannabis Company, LLC, and discussions on two other licensing applications.

• 1‑hour discussion on police staffing
• Public hearing to establish FY2026 property tax classifications for each property class
• Public hearing and possible vote on a retail marijuana sales license for Webster Cannabis Company, LLC (4 Town Forest Road)
• Discussion and possible vote on Change of Manager application for Boosters Athletic Club (215 North Main Street) alcoholic beverages club license #00023-CL-1342
• Discussion and possible vote on a Common Victualler License for Yatco Energy (138 East Main Street)

The Selectmen unanimously approved the single tax rate of $11.92 for the 2026 fiscal year. They also approved a retail marijuana sales license for Webster Lake Cannabis and a common victualler license for Yatco Energy. Additionally, Janet Stoica was appointed as a full voting member of the Planning Board.

• Approved $11.92 single tax rate for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved retail marijuana sales license for Webster Lake Cannabis (5-0)
• Approved common victualler license for Yatco Energy, 138 East Main Street (5-0)
• Appointed Janet Stoica to the Planning Board (5-0)
• Approved draft minutes from Oct 20, 2025 (4-yes, 1-abstain)
• Tabled change‑of‑manager application for Booster Athletic Club (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on tax classification (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on marijuana license (5-0)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will review updates on water and sewer projects, discuss grant awards and rate adjustments, and consider new business items. Topics include a PFAS grant of $500,000, a $350,000 MassDEP energy grant, and a septage receiving rate adjustment. The meeting also covers ongoing construction projects and departmental reports.

• Meter Replacement Project
• Bigelow Road Construction
• PFAS Grant $500K
• MassDEP $350K GAP IV Energy Grant
• Septage Receiving Rate Adjustment

The commission approved the draft minutes from the October 2 and October 22 meetings. They accepted the Oxford abatement application and agreed to issue a corrected bill. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:45 PM.

• Approved draft minutes from 10/02/25 (vote: Andrade-yea, Duteau-yea, Gabor-yea, DeMalia-yea, Becker-abstain)
• Approved draft minutes from 10/22/25 (vote: Becker-yea, Andrade-yea, Duteau-yea, Gabor-yea, DeMalia-yea)
• Approved Oxford abatement application (commissioners agreed to the application)
• Adjourned meeting (vote: Andrade-yea, Gabor-yea, DeMalia-yea, Duteau-yea, Becker-yea)

School Building Committee

The Webster School Building Committee will review and potentially vote on the October 7 meeting minutes, a financial and schedule update, and several cost commitments. Items include hard cost commitments for New Construction Change Orders (OCO #21) and soft cost items such as monitoring lintels with a ROM not to exceed $40,000, FA Amendment #12, and a cavity wall reconstruction proposal. The committee will also discuss reimbursement status, a PFA amendment, a design/construction update, and a warrant before setting the next meeting date.

• Hard Cost Commitment: New Construction Change Orders – OCO #21
• Soft Cost Commitment: F&O Monitoring for Lintels (Area A) – ROM ≤ $40,000
• FA Amendment #12 – F&O UST Proposal & Add Service
• F&O Proposal for Cavity Wall Reconstruction
• Potential vote on PFA Amendment

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review reports from the Senior Center Director and Friends of Senior Center. The body will discuss the potential use of Zoom for online informational programs regarding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Members will also seek updates on a potential speaker from Tri-Valley for December.

• Guest speaker Jorge L. Morales, Jr from SCM Elder Bus
• Discussion on using Zoom for Alzheimer’s/Dementia informational programs
• Update on Tri-Valley speaker availability for December 1, 2025
• Confirmation of plaque installation for former CoA directors

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variance applications seeking relief from front‑yard setback requirements for new houses. Both applications are for properties on Bates Point Road (38 and 40) located in the Lake Residential and Lake Watershed Protection districts. The Board will also act on the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt a draft schedule for 2026.

• Variance application for 38 Bates Point Road – front yard setback relief
• Variance application for 40 Bates Point Road – front yard setback relief
• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adoption of draft 2026 meeting schedule

The Zoning Board of Appeals adopted the draft 2026 meeting schedule by a 3‑0 roll‑call vote. The minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting were tabled to the next meeting. The board opened public hearings for variance applications at 38 and 40 Bates Point Road, with decisions to be made at the December meeting.

• Adopt 2026 meeting schedule (3‑0 unanimous)
• Table October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Open variance hearings for 38 and 40 Bates Point Road

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to reorganize and introduce new members. The committee will discuss the annual Winter Luau and review grant applications and available funding amounts.

• Discussion on annual Winter Luau
• Review of grant applications and available funding amounts

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement System Board will consider several agenda items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and administrator updates. The board will vote on retirements for two employees, a transfer of deductions for a former water department employee, and payroll warrants for October 2025. Additional topics include a discussion of a cyber security insurance policy and scheduling matters.

• Vote to approve September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve retirement of Ann Morgan (Nov 17, 2025) under Option C
• Vote to approve retirement of Pamela Polletta (Feb 2, 2026) under Option A
• Vote to approve transfer of deductions for Kerry Dumas to MWRA Employees’ Retirement System
• Vote to approve October 2025 payroll warrants totaling $553,899.08

The Retirement Board approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized retirements for Ann Morgan and Pamela Polletta. It approved the transfer of deductions for Kerry Dumas to the MWRA Employees’ Retirement System and accepted new members. The board also approved October 2025 payroll and payables warrants totaling $553,899.08 and directed the Administrator to invite the insurance agent to the November meeting.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Ann Morgan, Planning Dept, effective Nov 17, 2025, Option C (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Pamela Polletta, School Dept, effective Feb 2, 2026, Option A (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of deductions for Kerry Dumas to MWRA Employees’ Retirement System, accepting 22 years liability (unanimous)
• Approved new members list as presented (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 warrants: payroll $411,718.16, payables $142,180.92, total $553,899.08 (unanimous)
• Directed Administrator to invite insurance agent to November meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for Nov 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM

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

The Webster School Committee will consider several items, including the third and final reading of multiple technology policies, discussion and approval of the superintendent's 2025‑2026 goals, acceptance of a classroom‑supplies donation for Webster Middle School, and approval of the Budget Subcommittee. The meeting will also vote to approve the Instructional Assistants contract covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

• Third and final reading of multiple technology policies (e.g., District Website and Social Media, Student Use of Technology, Acceptable Use of Digital Resources)
• Discussion and approval of Superintendent 2025‑2026 goals
• Acceptance of classroom supplies donation from Donors Choose for Webster Middle School
• Approval of the Budget Subcommittee
• Approval of July 1 2025 – June 30 2028 Instructional Assistants’ contract

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 27, 2025. It will present the FY24 CBIZ audit, approve the Sep. 22, 2025 meeting minutes, and review the director’s report. The board will vote on several items, including payment standards for the FY25 Section 8 program, policy revisions, banking signatory changes, and hiring a search consultant for an executive director. The meeting will be recorded and also available via Zoom.

• Approve Roll In Showers change order
• Approve revision of Tenant Participation Policy
• Approve FY25 payment standards & utility allowance for Section 8 program
• Approve adding three commissioners to banking accounts and removing two former signatories
• Approve hiring a search consultant to assist in hiring a permanent and interim executive director

The board approved several items, including the FY25 Section 8 payment standards and utility allowance, a change order to enlarge the walk‑in shower in Building 18, and a revision to the Tenant Participation Policy. It also approved adding new members to banking accounts, hiring an interim executive director and a search sub‑committee, and accepted the September‑October financial statements. A proposal to revise the No‑Smoking Policy was denied.

• Approved FY25 Section 8 payment standards and utility allowance (4-0-0)
• Approved Roll‑in Showers Change Order for Building 18 (4-0-0)
• Approved revision of Tenant Participation Policy (3-1-0)
• Approved adding Commissioner Smichinski, Vice Chair Ward, Melissa Morley to banking accounts and removing former Commissioner Avery and Ms. Medeiros (4-0-0)
• Approved hiring search sub‑committee to select permanent Executive Director (4-0-0)
• Approved hiring Melissa Morley as Interim Executive Director (4-0-0)
• Approved September 30, 2025 monthly financials and check register (4-0-0)
• Denied revisions to No‑Smoking Policy (0-4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several action items, including draft minutes, a draft 2026 meeting schedule, and a draft project material submission policy. It will consider requests for completeness and approval of as‑built plans for United Medical Waste at 64 Worcester Road and for Webster Cannabis Company at Town Forest Road. A draft decision on a special permit for an electronic message sign by Serrato Signs in a Business 4/Lake Watershed Protection district will be discussed. Public hearings will cover an auto body repair shop at 1 Beacon Street, a new house at 15 Lakeview Road, and a wireless communications facility expansion at 6 Goya Drive.

• Request for completeness and approval of As‑Built Plan – Site Plan – 64 Worcester Road – United Medical Waste (Applicant/Owner)
• Request for completeness and approval of As‑Built Plan – Site Plan – Town Forest Road – Webster Cannabis Company, LLC (Applicant) and DRN Realty, Inc. (Owner)
• Draft Decision – Special Permit Application – Electronic Message Sign – Serrato Signs (Applicant) and Indian Ranch Realty (Owner) in Business 4/Lake Watershed Protection district
• Public hearing – New Construction – Auto Body Repair Shop, Office and Signage – 1 Beacon Street (Business 5/Lake Watershed Protection district)
• Modification of Special Permit – Expand Base of Wireless Communications Facility – 6 Goya Drive (Industrial district)

The Board approved the September 29 meeting minutes and the 2026 meeting schedule unanimously. It tabled the Draft Project Material Submission Policy and continued the as‑built plan for 64 Worcester Road to November 24, 2026. The Board approved the as‑built plan for 4 Town Forest Road with a condition to remove an illegal sign, and denied the special permit for an expanded electronic message sign (3‑2). Several site‑plan applications were continued to future meetings.

• Approved September 29, 2025 draft meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (4‑0)
• Tabled Draft Project Material Submission Policy (to next meeting)
• Continued as‑built plan for 64 Worcester Road to Nov 24 2026 (4‑0)
• Approved completeness determination for 4 Town Forest Road, contingent on sign removal (4‑0)
• Denied special permit for expanded electronic message sign (3‑2)
• Continued site plan and special permit for 1 Beacon Street to Nov 24 2025 (4‑0)
• Continued public hearing for 15 Lakeview Road to Nov 24 2025 (4‑0)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will meet to consider payment plans for the FY24 True Up and the FY25 True Up. They will also review the IMA (Intermunicipal Agreement) and any other matters involving Dudley. The meeting includes standard opening and closing procedures.

• Payment plan for FY24 True Up
• FY25 True Up
• IMA Review
• Any other Dudley/Webster related discussion

The commission voted to raise the monthly operating invoice to Dudley by $35,000, resulting in a total bill of $77,350 for November 2025‑June 2026. Commissioners Andrade and Duteau were appointed to work on a new Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) with Dudley. The next joint meeting was scheduled for November 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

• Approved $35,000 increase to monthly operating invoice for Dudley (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled joint Webster‑Dudley meeting for Nov 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Appointed Commissioners Tom Andrade and Dan Duteau to work on a new IMA with Dudley
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will review several ongoing items. It will decide on demolition delay determinations and receive updates on the Community Preservation Act BOS request, Kelly Public Library history projects, and the Mass Historical Commission survey grant. The meeting also includes a review of the Historic Sign Program and a report on the Central Mass Historical Commission Coalition meeting.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Demolition delay determinations
• Community Preservation Act BOS request – update
• Kelly Public Library – history projects
• Mass Historical Commission survey and planning grant – pre‑application

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review and vote on recommendations for the Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant. The meeting includes public hearings regarding utility pole installations and votes on commission appointments.

• Public hearing and vote on National Grid petition for 1 JO pole on Fort Hill Road
• Public hearing and vote on National Grid petition for 1 JO pole on Bigelow Road
• Possible appointment of David Dupont to the Historical Commission
• Possible appointment of Sharlene Gagnon to the Cultural Council
• Possible health insurance Joint Purchase Agreement with Dudley/Charlton regional health group

The Board unanimously approved National Grid’s request to install one JO pole on Fort Hill Road and one on Bigelow Road. They appointed David Dupont to the Historical Commission and Sharlene Gagnon to the Cultural Council. The Board entered a health‑insurance joint purchase agreement with the Dudley‑Charlton Regional School District effective July 1 2026, designating the Town Administrator and Assistant Town Administrator as representatives. The Board also approved all six articles of the fall annual town‑meeting warrant.

• Approved installation of 1 JO pole on Fort Hill Road (4-0)
• Approved installation of 1 JO pole on Bigelow Road (4-0)
• Appointed David Dupont to Webster Historical Commission (term ends 6/30/2028) (4-0)
• Appointed Sharlene Gagnon to Webster Cultural Council (term ends 6/30/2028) (4-0)
• Entered health insurance joint purchase agreement with Dudley‑Charlton Regional School District, effective 7/1/2026, designating Town Administrator as Representative and Assistant Town Administrator as Alternate (4-0)
• Approved and recommended all six articles of the fall annual town meeting warrant (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 p.m. (4-0)

Town Meeting

The Annual Town Meeting voted on several financial items, including transferring $7,879.39 to cover prior unpaid invoices and allocating $15,000 from free cash to replace aging multi‑gas meters. Voters also approved the acceptance of two parcels of land on Houghton Street donated by DLV Realty LLC. Several articles, such as the Finance Committee report and the Sewer and Water Enterprise Fund bills, were passed over.

• Transfer $7,879.39 to the Town Administrator Unpaid Bills account for prior invoices
• Accept two parcels on Houghton Street (Assessor IDs 3_L_4_0 and 3_L_6_0) donated by DLV Realty LLC
• Allocate $15,000 for replacement of aging multi‑gas meters (Fire Department)
• Pass over Article 1: Finance Committee report
• Pass over Articles 3 and 4: Sewer and Water Enterprise Fund prior year bills

Voters approved the acceptance of two parcels on Houghton Street donated by DLV Realty LLC. The meeting also approved a $7,879.39 transfer for unpaid administrator bills and a $15,000 transfer for replacing aging multi‑gas meters. Several articles were passed over, and the meeting was formally dissolved.

• Passed over Article 1 (Finance Committee/Selectmen reports) – 43 Yes, 2 No
• Approved $7,879.39 transfer to Town Administrator Unpaid Bills account – 56 Yes, 1 No
• Passed over Article 3 (Sewer Enterprise Fund) – 52 Yes, 1 No
• Passed over Article 4 (Water Enterprise Fund) – 54 Yes, 5 No
• Accepted two Houghton Street parcels donated by DLV Realty LLC – 53 Yes, 6 No
• Approved $15,000 transfer for replacement of multi‑gas meters – 62 Yes, 0 No
• Dissolved the Annual Town Meeting at 7:36 p.m. – unanimous Yes

Finance Committee

The Webster Finance Committee will consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes. It will also discuss the warrant for the upcoming meeting. The session includes a pledge of allegiance and will adjourn after discussion.

• Approve minutes of the prior meeting
• Discussion of the warrant
• Adjournment

SWCCC Board of Directors

The SWCCC Board will review FY2025 budget status, approve two budget transfers of $3,785.17 and $2,026.82, and discuss the resignation of Dispatch Supervisor Rebecca Prefontaine. It will also consider a $20,000 request to purchase and install a ductless A/C unit for the dispatch room, and approve a revised Public Safety Telecommunication Supervisor job description along with several policy updates.

• $3,785.17 transfer from Public Safety Dispatchers to Communications Center Director
• $2,026.82 transfer from Public Safety Dispatchers to Sick Leave Incentive
• Consider $20,000 expenditure from the reserve fund for a ductless A/C unit in the dispatch room
• Accept resignation of Dispatch Supervisor Rebecca Prefontaine effective August 30, 2025
• Review and approve revised Public Safety Telecommunication Supervisor Job Description

The board voted to make Richard LaFond Chairman and Jonathan Ruda Vice Chairman, approving the appointments with a 2‑0‑1 vote on the chair and a unanimous vote on the vice chair. It accepted the resignation of Dispatch Supervisor Rebecca Prefontaine and immediately confirmed her as a per‑diem dispatcher. Members also approved a $20,000 reserve‑fund spend for a ductless A/C unit and adopted numerous policy revisions and new CJIS policies, all by unanimous consent.

• Appointed Richard LaFond as Chairman (vote 2‑0‑1, LaFond abstained)
• Appointed Jonathan Ruda as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 June 17 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Dispatch Supervisor Rebecca Prefontaine, effective Aug 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Rebecca Prefontaine as per‑diem dispatcher, effective Aug 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $20,000 from Reserve Fund for ductless A/C unit in dispatch room (unanimous)
• Approved revised Supervisor Job Description (unanimous)
• Approved reapproval of 7 existing policies, 14 revised policies, and 3 new CJIS policies (unanimous)

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

The Webster School Committee will consider approval of the September 23, 2025 minutes and several policy items in a second reading. It will vote on hiring a Speech and Language Assistant for Park Ave Elementary School. The committee will accept a donation of 48 blackout uniform jerseys from the Bartlett Gridiron Club. An executive session will be held to discuss strategy for negotiations on the Instructional Assistants’ contract.

• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Second reading of multiple district policies on technology, digital resources, and data retention
• Approval of a Speech and Language Assistant (SLPA) position at Park Ave Elementary School
• Acceptance of 48 blackout uniform jerseys donated by the Bartlett Gridiron Club
• Executive session to discuss strategy for Instructional Assistants’ contract negotiations

Board of Library Trustees

The Webster Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. Trustees will hear a presentation by the Finance Director and the Bartholomew Vice President. The board will discuss staff updates, holiday and open hours, study room chairs, and several program items. A vote on prudent investing is scheduled as new business.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025
• Presentation by Finance Director and Bartholomew Vice President
• Staff update
• Holiday Hours – Columbus Day
• Prudent Investing vote

The trustees unanimously approved the September meeting minutes and adopted the Prudent Investor Funds allocation for library finances. They also approved a change to regular library hours starting November 5, 2025, and an extension of hours for the Main Street Trick‑or‑Treat event. Warrants were signed for approximately $37,000 in payroll and $14,000 in accounts payable.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Prudent Investor Funds allocation for library funds (unanimous)
• Changed regular library hours to Mon‑Thu 9‑8, Fri 9‑1, Sat 9‑2 effective Nov 5 2025 (unanimous)
• Extended library hours to 6 pm for Main Street Trick‑or‑Treat (unanimous)
• Signed warrants for approx. $37k payroll and $14k accounts payable
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Building Committee

The committee will review and potentially vote on the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive updates from the CPL team and consider the OPM financial and schedule report, including hard‑cost commitments and New Construction Change Orders — OCO #20. A design/construction update and a warrant will also be discussed, and the date for the next meeting will be set.

• Potential vote on approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Potential vote on CPL Team update
• Potential vote on OPM financial/schedule update
• Potential vote on hard cost commitments – New Construction Change Orders — OCO #20
• Potential vote on design/construction update (Flansburgh) and warrant

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two draft decisions. One decision concerns a remand public hearing on whether a garage at 16 Robinson Street violated Section 650-28 of the town’s zoning bylaw. The other decision is a resubmitted special permit application to construct a new house on a non-conforming foundation at 13 South Point Road, located in the Lake Residential and Lake Watershed Protection districts. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 5 and September 2, 2025 meetings.

• Review draft decision on garage at 16 Robinson Street for possible zoning violation
• Review resubmitted special permit to build new house at 13 South Point Road (Assessor ID 46-A-12-0)
• Approve meeting minutes from August 5, 2025 and September 2, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the August 5 and September 2 meeting minutes (5‑0). It adopted the remand decision in the Cronan v. Fitton case and authorized Ms. Morgan to format and sign that decision (4‑0 each). The Board denied the applicant’s request to expand the non‑conforming structure at 13 South Point Road, rejecting both the material‑difference finding and the special permit with conditions (5‑0 no and 0‑5 respectively).

• Approved August 5 and September 2 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted Cronan v. Fitton remand decision (4‑0)
• Authorized Ms. Morgan to format the Cronan decision (4‑0)
• Directed Ms. Morgan to sign the Cronan decision (4‑0)
• Approved Findings F1‑F13 for 13 South Point Road (5‑0)
• Motion to find the application materially different failed (5‑0 no)
• Motion to approve special permit with conditions failed (0‑5)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0 voice vote)

Council on Aging

The Webster Council on Aging meeting will review the Senior Center Director's September report and the Friends of Senior Center's September report. It will consider updates from the September 18th Tri‑Valley meeting regarding a future guest speaker. The board will also hear about Michael Makara's outreach for school donation needs and Jeanne Makara's contact with the Elder Bus manager. New business items are not specified at this time.

• Senior Center Director Report for September 2025
• Friends of Senior Center Report for September 2025
• Update on September 18th Tri‑Valley meeting to arrange a future speaker
• Michael Makara's outreach on school donation needs (knitted garments)
• Jeanne Makara contacting Jorge, manager of the Elder Bus, for a possible speaker

Finance Committee

The Webster Finance Committee will hold a remote meeting on October 6, 2025. Members will approve the previous meeting minutes, hear reports from the Town Administrator and Town Accountant, and discuss future budgets. The committee will also discuss and may vote to recommend items for the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles.

• Approve minutes of the prior meeting
• Town Administrator report
• Town Accountant report
• Discussion and possible votes on Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
• Discussion of future budgets

The committee reorganized its leadership, appointing Mat Fitton as Chairman, Wil Cournoyer as Vice Chairman, and Kaitlin Morin as Secretary, all with unanimous support. No votes were recorded on the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles or the acceptance of donated land. The committee approved the fire department’s request to purchase new multi‑gas meters and a calibration station, citing safety. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Mat Fitton as Chairman (all in favor)
• Appointed Wil Cournoyer as Vice Chairman (all in favor)
• Appointed Kaitlin Morin as Secretary (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of multi‑gas meters and calibration station (unanimous agreement)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (passed)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will review updates from both the water and sewer departments. Topics include the Meter Replacement Project, ongoing road and highway construction, PFAS findings, and a biosolids design proposal. The meeting also covers the FY25 Dudley IMA True Up and a discussion of the Weston Sampson contract. The agenda ends with scheduling the next meeting for November 6, 2025.

• Meter Replacement Project
• Bigelow Road Construction
• Mass DOT RT 16–RT 395 Interchange project
• Biosolids Design Proposal – Tighe and Bond
• FY25 Dudley IMA True Up

The commission unanimously approved the draft minutes from 09/04/25 and 09/17/25. Superintendent Cutler will submit an application for a Water Management Act grant to fund a $90,000 rate‑study project, with $72,000 potential grant money and an $18,000 town match. The board also noted receipt of a $500,000 MassDEP PFAS grant. The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 PM.

• Approved draft minutes from 09/04/25 (unanimous)
• Approved draft minutes from 09/17/25 (unanimous)
• Decided to submit Water Management Act grant application for $90,000 rate study
• Acknowledged receipt of $500,000 MassDEP PFAS grant
• Adjourned meeting at 3:58 PM (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM

SWCCC Operations

The Operations Board will approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 regular session. The board will discuss regionalization of the area towns. It will also consider the open Supervisor position, review the current job description, and recommend any changes to the Board of Directors. A discussion of a full‑time vacancy will be held.

• Approve minutes from June 17, 2025 regular session
• Discuss regionalization of area towns
• Review and possibly revise the Supervisor job description
• Discuss full‑time vacancy for the Supervisor position

The Operations Board unanimously approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously voted to forward the revised supervisor job description to the Board of Directors with a recommendation for approval. The board agreed to interview any remaining candidates for the supervisor position and then post the job if needed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded revised supervisor job description to Board of Directors, recommended approval (unanimous)
• Agreed to interview remaining supervisor candidates and post if none suitable (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Webster Public Safety Committee will convene to call the meeting to order, approve the prior meeting minutes, review any outstanding old business, and consider new business items. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Call the Meeting to Order
• Approval of Minutes
• Old Business
• New Business

Planning Board

The Webster Planning Board will review several site plan applications and special permit requests, including a continued hearing for an electronic message sign and new construction plans for auto body repair and car sales.

• Approval of as-built plans for 64 and 56 Worcester Road
• Endorsement of site plan for 12 Harry's Way
• Special permit for signage at 415-431 and 443 South Main Street
• Public hearing for electronic message sign at Serrato Signs
• Site plan for new auto body repair shop at 1 Beacon Street

The Planning Board unanimously approved several actions, most notably waivers for a secondary sign and a double‑sided freestanding sign at 415‑431 South Main Street and adopted the special permit with conditions. It also approved the Jackson Road subdivision waiver, endorsed site plans for 56 Worcester Road and 12 Harry’s Way, and appointed CMRPC representatives. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved draft minutes for July 28 and August 25, 2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Kristopher Fowler as alternate CMRPC Rep and Cathy Cody as primary CMRPC Rep (4-0)
• Approved Jackson Road ANR scale waiver (4-0)
• Approved as‑built site plan for 56 Worcester Road (4-0)
• Endorsed site plan for 12 Harry's Way (4-0)
• Approved waiver for secondary sign at 415‑431 South Main St (4-0)
• Approved waiver for double‑sided freestanding sign (48 sq ft) at 415‑431 South Main St (4-0)
• Approved special permit with conditions for 415‑431 South Main St (4-0)

Contributory Retirement System

The Retirement Board will review the PRIT and Economic Outlook reports and the August 2025 cash books. Members will consider approving payroll and payables warrants totaling $423,444.84. The board will also discuss cyber security insurance and a legal RFP.

• Approval of September 2025 warrants: $413,645.00 for payroll and $9,799.84 for payables
• PRIT Report and Economic Outlook Report
• Discussion of Cyber Security Insurance Policy
• Discussion of Legal RFP
• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes

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

The Webster School Committee will consider and vote on several items, including the first reading of multiple technology‑related policies and the approval of the July 1 2025 – June 30 2028 cafeteria contract. The committee will also review the SY 2025‑2026 Student Activities Accounts and surplus equipment from Bartlett High School. An executive session will be held to discuss personnel negotiation strategy for the cafeteria. The meeting will conclude with the signing of warrants, bills, payroll and vouchers.

• First reading of Policy KDCB – District Website and Social Media
• First reading of Policy JIC) – Student use of Technology in Schools
• Approval of SY 2025‑2026 Student Activities Accounts
• Approval of July 1 2025 to June 30 2028 Cafeteria Contract
• Surplus items from Bartlett High School: stackable chairs and collapsible batting tunnel

Board of Selectmen

The Webster Board of Selectmen will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, swear in Deputy Chief Jared Morse, and spend an hour discussing the FY27‑FY28 budget forecast. The agenda also includes announcements of upcoming town events and future meeting dates.

• Approval of regular session meeting minutes from September 9, 2025
• Swearing in of Deputy Chief Jared Morse
• One‑hour discussion of the FY27‑FY28 budget forecast
• Announcement of Fall Annual Town Meeting on Oct 20, 2025 at Park Avenue Elementary School
• Announcement of Main Street Trick‑or‑Treat/Trunk‑or‑Treat on Oct 24, 2025 at Town Hall and Main Street

The Board approved the regular session minutes from September 9, 2025 with a 5‑0 vote. They recessed the meeting, resumed it, and adjourned at 7:06 p.m., each motion passing unanimously. The Finance Committee and School Committee meetings were also adjourned by unanimous votes. No substantive policy actions were taken.

• Approved September 9 minutes (5‑0)
• Recessed meeting (5‑0)
• Resumed meeting (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)
• Adjourned Finance Committee meeting (4‑0)
• Adjourned School Committee meeting (5‑0)

Finance Committee

The Webster Finance Committee will hold a discussion on the fiscal year 2027‑2028 budget forecast. After the discussion, the meeting will be adjourned. No decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of the FY27‑FY28 Budget Forecast (60 minutes)
• Adjournment (5 minutes)

The committee reviewed the FY 2027 budget deficit, revenue projections, and possible overrides, but no formal budget actions were approved. The only recorded vote was a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m., which passed.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (motion by Thomas Klebart, seconded by Mark Rogers)

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

The Webster School Committee, together with the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance, will meet on September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda lists a discussion of the FY27‑FY28 budget forecast as the primary item. The meeting also includes a call to order with the pledge of allegiance and will conclude with adjournment. Additional items may be raised as permitted by law.

• Discussion of FY27—FY28 Budget Forecast

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold a public hearing to review its proposed Annual Plan for fiscal year 2026. Attendees may submit oral or written comments, which the Authority may incorporate into the draft plan. The plan includes a 5‑year capital improvement program, a maintenance and repair schedule, the current operating budget, responses to Performance Management Review findings, and policy and regulatory waivers.

• Proposed 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
• Current Operating Budget
• Responses to Performance Management Review (PMR) findings
• List of authority policies and waivers from EOHLC

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will review and approve the minutes from its August 25 meeting, consider a public hearing annual plan, and vote on a sewerline replacement project identified as CFC & CSC 323098. The board will also discuss a revision to its smoking policy and the FY24 HUD audit before setting the date for the October 27 meeting.

• Approve August 25, 2025, regular meeting minutes
• Approve Public Hearing Annual Plan
• Approve CFC & CSC 323098 Sewerline Replacement
• Revision of Smoking Policy
• FY24 HUD Audit

The Webster Housing Authority approved the FY 2025-26 Annual Plan, including Building 10 community‑room bathroom renovations. The board also approved the CFC & CSC 323098 sewerline replacement project. Monthly financials for August‑September 2025 and the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting were accepted. The revision of the smoking policy was tabled until next month.

• Approved Building 10 community‑room bathroom renovations in the annual plan (5-0-0)
• Approved the FY 2025‑26 Annual Plan (5-0-0)
• Approved CFC & CSC 323098 sewerline replacement (5-0-0)
• Approved August 31, 2025 monthly financials and August‑September check register (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from the August 25, 2025 board meeting (5-0-0)
• Tabled revision of the smoking policy until next month

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission, meeting jointly with the Dudley Water/Sewer Commission, will discuss a new intermunicipal agreement (IMA) involving Weston and Sampson. Commissioners will work to finalize the IMA true‑up for fiscal year 2024. Additional sewage‑related IMA topics may also be addressed.

• Discussion of a new IMA with Weston and Sampson
• Finalize IMA true‑up for FY24
• Other Dudley/Webster sewage IMA related discussion

The commission voted unanimously to sign a contract with consulting firm Weston & Sampson to develop a new Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA). Both the Dudley and Webster boards unanimously approved the FY2024 IMA true‑up amount of $190,679. The boards scheduled a follow‑up meeting for October 22, 2025 to discuss the FY2025 true‑up. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved contract with Weston & Sampson (unanimous vote)
• Approved FY24 IMA true‑up amount $190,679 – Dudley board unanimous
• Approved FY24 IMA true‑up amount $190,679 – Webster board unanimous
• Scheduled FY25 true‑up meeting for October 22, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 p.m. (unanimous vote)

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will consider determinations on demolition delays. An update on the Community Preservation Act BOS request will be discussed. The commission will follow up on Kelly Public Library history projects and funding, and review a community-wide survey grant for the October town meeting.

• Approve August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review demolition delay determinations
• Update on Community Preservation Act BOS request
• Discuss Kelly Public Library history projects and funding
• Consider Community Wide Survey Grant for October town meeting

Board of Health

The Webster Board of Health will consider two action items that require votes: a variance request for the Douglas Forest RV Resort and a request to extend a housing case at 3 Dominique Dr. The meeting will also include the Health Director's report covering inspection updates, communicable disease updates, and SCMPPH grant updates. The session will conclude with setting the date for the next meeting.

• Variance request (continuation) for Douglas Forest RV Resort
• Housing case extension request for 3 Dominique Dr
• Health Director's report – inspectional updates
• Health Director's report – communicable disease updates
• Health Director's report – SCMPPH grant updates

The Board approved a variance for Doulas Forest RV Resort’s semi‑public swimming pool stairs, meeting state‑required conditions, by unanimous vote. The Board also granted a 21‑day extension for Kristy Fiorillo to clean up trash at 3 Dominique Dr, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 PM after a unanimous motion.

• Approved variance for Doulas Forest RV Resort swimming pool stairs (unanimous)
• Extended cleanup deadline for 3 Dominique Dr by 21 days (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 PM (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review financial reports and discuss library staffing and operating hours. The board will also receive updates on the Oral History Project and the One Book, One Community program.

• Discussion of library staffing
• Discussion of library hours
• September 25 closure at 4:00 PM
• Oral History Project update
• One Book, One Community update

The Board approved the meeting and executive session minutes unanimously. It voted to close the library at 4 PM on September 25 for the Bites, Books, and Blooms event. The trustees also approved a new regular schedule of Monday‑Thursday 9 am‑8 pm, Friday 9 am‑1 pm, and Saturday 9 am‑2 pm beginning in November. A Friends donation was approved for hiring a full‑time staff member.

• Approved meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved executive session minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved library closure at 4 PM on September 25 for event (unanimous)
• Approved change of library hours to Mon‑Thu 9‑8, Fri 9‑1, Sat 9‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved Friends donation to fund a full‑time staff hire (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss and vote on appointing a candidate to fill the vacant elected seat until the May 2026 Town Elections. The meeting will be held jointly with the Board of Selectmen.

• Joint meeting with Board of Selectmen
• Vote to appoint candidate for vacant Board of Health seat
• Appointment term until May 2026 Town Elections

The Board of Health unanimously approved Jeffrey Czechowski as the interim member for the vacant elected seat, serving until the May 2026 town elections. The board then unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 PM.

• Appointed Jeffrey Czechowski to vacant Board of Health seat (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 PM (unanimous vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will vote to approve the warrant for the Fall Annual Town Meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025. The board will also consider the sale of town-owned real estate and several liquor license applications.

• Proposed sale of town-owned real estate at 46 Granite Street
• Public hearing for outdoor seating and entertainment at Swinging Chicken LLC (138 Lake Street)
• Transfer of All Alcohol Pouring License #00037-RS-1342 from Kinsley Hospitality Inc. to Ryan Family Amusements, LLC
• One-day liquor license applications for St. Joseph's Church and Sacred Heart Church
• Appointment of a candidate to a vacant Board of Health seat

The Board approved the Town of Webster Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan, 5‑Year Update (January 2025). It also authorized the sale of 46 Granite Street, let the Water and Sewer Superintendent sign release documents, and appointed Jeffrey Czechowski to the Board of Health. The August 4 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Appointed Jeffrey Czechowski to Board of Health vacancy (4‑0)
• Authorized sale of 46 Granite Street property (4‑0)
• Authorized Water and Sewer Superintendent to sign release documents (4‑0)
• Adopted Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan, 5‑Year Update (4‑0)
• Adjourned Board of Health meeting (5‑0)

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

The Webster School Committee will consider several staffing changes, including reducing a vacant nurse position by 0.5 FTE and adding 0.5 nurse assistant, and will request 1.0 FTE ABA and 4.0 FTE instructional assistants at Park Ave Elementary. The committee will also vote on approving an out-of-state senior field trip to Brownstone Adventure Sports Park in Portland, CT, and conduct a first reading of Policy JH – Student Attendance. Additional items include accepting a $5,000 donation for fall sports from the Fels Family Foundation and approving the disposal of outdated instructional materials from Webster Middle School. An executive session will follow to discuss union contract negotiations.

• Reduction of 0.5 vacant nurse position and increase of 0.5 nurse assistant
• Request for 1.0 FTE ABA and 4.0 FTE instructional assistants at Park Ave Elementary
• Approval of out-of-state senior field trip to Brownstone Adventure Sports Park in Portland, CT
• First reading of Policy JH – Student Attendance
• Acceptance of $5,000 donation for fall sports programs from the Fels Family Foundation

Council on Aging

The Webster Council on Aging will hold its regular meeting to review minutes, receive reports from the Senior Center Director and Friends of Senior Center, and discuss ongoing and new business items. The agenda includes procedural items and brief discussions on grocery delivery services, technology instruction for seniors, and potential guest speakers.

• Discussion on grocery delivery services from local markets and computer/phone skills instruction for seniors
• Consideration of inviting a Tri-Valley representative to speak at a future meeting
• Proposal for a school supplies drive by Marilyn Ludovico and Michael Makara
• Possible request for a WRTA representative to speak to the Council on Aging

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will convene to approve minutes from the previous meeting, receive updates from the water and seer departments, and discuss ongoing projects including meter replacement, Bigelow Road construction, and PFAS contamination. The commission will also review sludge residual issues, the Oxford Abatement Update, and a biosolids design proposal.

• Approve minutes from 08/14/25 meeting
• Meter Replacement Project update
• Bigelow Road Construction update
• PFAS Update
• WWTP Sludge Residual Issue discussion

The commission approved the draft minutes from 08/14/25 with a yea vote from all listed members. The Town Administrator signed the biosolids design agreement with Tighe & Bond. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that received yea votes from the participating commissioners.

• Approved draft minutes from 08/14/25 (yea votes from Andrade, Duteau, Gabor, Becker, DeMalia)
• Town Administrator signed biosolids design agreement with Tighe & Bond
• Adjourned meeting (yea votes from Andrade, Gabor, Becker, Duteau)

School Building Committee

The provided text is a vital records order form for the Town Clerk's Office rather than a meeting agenda. No school building committee business is listed.

• Order form for Vital Records Form CT-Form 1 at $105.00 per carton

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will meet to review OPM financial and schedule updates. The body will consider votes on soft and hard cost commitments, including a lintel amendment and a new construction change order. The meeting also includes updates from the MSBA and Flansburgh regarding design and construction.

• Potential vote on FA Amendment 11: F&O Area B Lintel
• Potential vote on New Construction Change Order OCO #19
• MSBA Project Funding Agreement and Change Order 9 — 11 Letter update
• Potential vote on the Warrant
• Review of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will review draft decisions on two zoning cases: a garage built at 16 Robinson Street allegedly violating setback rules and a variance request at 128 Point Breeze Road to build a detached garage. The board will also hear a public hearing on a special permit modification for a non-conforming structure at 53 Lakeside Avenue.

• Draft decision on garage at 16 Robinson St (Assessor ID 28-A-18-0) for zoning bylaw violation
• Variance request at 128 Point Breeze Rd (Assessor ID 45-A-5S-1) for side yard setback relief
• Special permit resubmission at 13 South Point Rd (Assessor ID 46-A-12-0) to build new house on non-conforming foundation
• Public hearing on modification of special permit at 54 Lakeside Ave (Assessor ID 45-B-1-0) for porch expansion
• Approval of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board denied the variance request for 128 Point Breeze Road by a 1‑3 vote. A motion directing Ms. Morgan to sign the Board’s decision passed unanimously (4‑0). The Board also approved the applicant’s request to withdraw the special permit for 54 Lakeside Avenue (4‑0). Approval of the August 5 minutes was tabled and the special permit for 13 South Point Road will be decided on October 7.

• Motion to accept findings F1‑F10 passed 4‑0
• Motion to find unique site conditions passed 3‑1
• Motion to find hardship failed 1‑3
• Motion to find relief without public detriment passed 3‑1
• Motion to find relief without violating bylaws passed 3‑1
• Variance for 128 Point Breeze Road denied 1‑3
• Motion to direct Ms. Morgan to sign decision passed 4‑0
• Motion to withdraw special permit for 54 Lakeside Avenue passed 4‑0

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement System will review economic reports and administrator updates. The board will vote on payroll and payable warrants and process retirement deduction transfers for former town employees.

• August 2025 Warrants: Payroll $421,119.72 and Payables $78,728.78 (Total: $499,848.50)
• Refund of accumulated deductions for Colleen Sutor (Webster School Department)
• Transfer of deductions for Samuel Yacino (Webster Water Department) to MWRA Employees’ Retirement System
• Transfer of deductions for Torri Hendra (Webster School Department) to Mass Teachers’ Retirement System
• Discussion of Legal RFP and Cyber Security

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the July 24 meeting and adopted the August 2025 payroll and payables warrants for a total of $499,848.50. It also approved a refund for Colleen Sutor and transfers of accumulated deductions for Samuel Yacino and Torri Hendra to other retirement systems. The board adopted the presented Cyber Security plan. The next meeting was scheduled for September 25, 2025.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August 2025 payroll and payables warrants totaling $499,848.50 (motion carried)
• Approved refund of accumulated deductions for Colleen Sutor (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of accumulated deductions for Samuel Yacino to MWRA Employees’ Retirement System (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of accumulated deductions for Torri Hendra to Mass Teachers’ Retirement System (motion carried)
• Adopted the Cyber Security plan as presented (motion carried)
• Scheduled next board meeting for September 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM (motion carried)

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

The Webster School Committee will meet to approve handbooks for Webster Middle School and Bartlett High School. The meeting will also address the extension of remote meeting access under the Open Meeting Law, which allows public bodies to hold meetings remotely until June 2027.

• Approval of Webster Middle School Student Handbook
• Approval of Bartlett High School Student Handbook
• Extension of remote meeting access under Open Meeting Law (until June 2027)

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Golden Heights, Building 10, Community Room in Webster. The meeting will be recorded via Zoom and is open to virtual attendance. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, director’s report, financials, and resident comment.

The board approved the draft air‑conditioning policy with a 4‑1‑0 vote, after rejecting a motion to table it (2‑3‑0). The meeting also approved the July 31 financials and the July‑August check register, each by 5‑0‑0. Board officer appointments were confirmed: Smichinski as Treasurer, Ward as Vice Chair, and DuPont retained as Chair, all by unanimous 5‑0‑0 votes.

• Approved air‑conditioning policy (4-1-0)
• Denied motion to table air‑conditioning policy (2-3-0)
• Approved July 31, 2025 monthly financials (5-0-0)
• Approved July and August check register (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Smichinski as Treasurer (5-0-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Ward as Vice Chair (5-0-0)
• Retained Chair DuPont as Chair (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider draft decisions for several commercial additions and signage permits. The board will also hold a public hearing for an electronic message sign and review site plans for a used car business and residential duplexes.

• Draft decision for building addition at 19 Thompson Road (Place Motors, Inc.)
• Draft decision for gas station and convenience store at 415-443 South Main Street
• Public hearing for electronic message sign at 200 Gore Road
• Site plan application for two duplexes at 5 Linwood Street
• Site plan application for used car sales and service at 56 Main Street

The Board approved site plans for 19 Thompson Road and for 415-431 South Main Street and 443 South Main Street, each conditioned on soil testing before construction. It also approved special permits for signage at 200 Gore Road and for two primary signs and a southwest sign at 126 East Main Street, all meeting height and setback requirements. The Board voted to continue public hearings and site‑plan reviews for the electronic message sign at 200 Gore Road, 5 Linwood Street, and 56 Main Street to the September 29, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 19 Thompson Road site plan with soil‑testing condition (4-0)
• Approved 415-431 South Main Street and 443 South Main Street site plan with soil‑testing condition (4-0)
• Approved special permit for 200 Gore Road signage limited to 12 ft height and 10 ft setback (4-0)
• Approved two 69.7 sq ft primary signs for 126 East Main Street (4-0)
• Approved southwest signage of 69.7 sq ft for 126 East Main Street (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 200 Gore Road electronic message sign to Sep 29 2025 (4-0)
• Continued site‑plan review for 5 Linwood Street to Sep 29 2025 (4-0)
• Continued site‑plan review for 56 Main Street to Sep 29 2025 (4-0)

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

The School Committee will conduct tours of Park Ave Elementary, Webster Middle School, and Bartlett High School. The body is scheduled to approve several handbooks for employees, coaches, and students across the district. The meeting also includes reports from the Superintendent, Business Manager, and the Principal of Park Ave Elementary.

• Approval of Employee Handbook
• Approval of Substitute Handbook
• Approval of Student Handbooks for Park Ave Elementary, Webster Middle School, and Bartlett High School
• Approval of Coaching Handbook
• Approval of Park Ave Elementary PTO as a fundraising organization

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to discuss a warrant article for the October Town Meeting regarding a community wide survey grant. The body will also review the Historical Sign Program and a project to record interviews with older citizens at the Kelly Library.

• October Town Meeting Warrant Article for Community Wide Survey Grant
• Historical Sign Program process, forms, signs, and cost
• Discussion of 21 Pearl St with Rita Flagg
• Kelly Library history capture project via interviews
• Cudworth Road fireplace lentils

Board of Health

The Board of Health will vote on variance requests regarding a swimming pool and a septic system. The meeting includes a report on algae blooms in Webster Lake and updates on the Webster Manor Rehab. The board will also discuss a member vacancy.

• Variance request for Douglas Forest RV Resort regarding swimming pool stairs
• Variance request for Saloon 6 Septic System regarding land requirements in a Nitrogen Sensitive Area
• Report on Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Blooms in all areas of Webster Lake
• Updates on Webster Manor Rehab A/C issues
• Discussion of Board Member Vacancy

The board unanimously tabled the Douglas Forest RV Resort variance request. It approved, pending further review, the on‑site septic system for Saloon 6 serving a 120‑seat restaurant and a single‑family home. The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 PM.

• Tabled Douglas Forest RV Resort variance request (unanimous)
• Approved Saloon 6 septic system expansion pending Health Dept. review (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 PM (unanimous)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will review updates for the Water and Sewer departments, including the Meter Replacement Project and WWTP sludge issues. The body will also discuss a biosolids design proposal from Tighe and Bond and review commission applications.

• Biosolids Design Proposal from Tighe and Bond
• Meter Replacement Project updates
• Bigelow Road Construction and Mass DOT Project (RT 16 - RT395 Interchange)
• WWTP Sludge Residual Issue and Oxford Abatement
• Commission applications from Dominic DeMalia and Janet Stoica

The commission approved the draft minutes from 07/09/25. Commissioners unanimously voted to recommend Dominic DeMalia for appointment by the Selectmen to a three‑year term on the Water Sewer Commission. They also approved a $20,000 split with Dudley on the True‑Up issue and agreed to move forward with the Tighe & Bond biosolids design proposal.

• Approved draft minutes (all four commissioners yea)
• Recommended Dominic DeMalia for appointment (all four commissioners yea)
• Approved $20,000 split with Dudley on True‑Up difference (all four commissioners yea)
• Agreed to proceed with Tighe & Bond biosolids design proposal (consensus, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:58 PM (all four commissioners yea)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss library hours, staffing updates, and the status of the Building Improvements Trust. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding a specific individual's character, health, or employment status.

• Library hours discussion
• Staffing and office updates
• Building Improvements Trust status
• Oral History Project
• Library cards discussion

The board accepted the meeting minutes after a motion by Mary, seconded by Sue, with Rena and Susan abstaining. They entered an executive session and later resumed regular business. The board unanimously approved a new library card policy charging a $35 fee to out-of-state residents who are not Webster taxpayers. They also unanimously approved using the building improvement trust fund for electrical upgrades to the new office and then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted meeting minutes (motion passed, Rena and Susan abstained)
• Suspended meeting for executive session (unanimous approval)
• Approved $35 fee for out-of-state library cards (unanimous)
• Approved use of building improvement trust fund for electrical improvements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will discuss financial and schedule updates provided by the OPM. The body may vote on soft and hard cost commitments related to construction and legal services.

• CPL Amendment 6: Yankee Testing Services
• New commitment for Legal Services
• FA Amendment 10: F&O Area C Lintel
• New Construction Change Orders OCO#17
• New Construction Change Orders OCO#18 (lintels PCO 246/244)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding variance and permit requests for properties on Point Breeze Road, Lakeside Avenue, and South Point Road. The board will also consider a draft decision regarding a garage at 16 Robinson Street.

• Draft decision on whether a garage at 16 Robinson Street violated Zoning Bylaw Section 650-28
• Variance application for a detached garage at 128 Point Breeze Road
• Special permit modification for porch expansion at 54 Lakeside Avenue
• Special permit application for a new house on a non-conforming foundation at 13 South Point Road

The Zoning Board approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then closed the public hearing on the variance request for 128 Point Breeze Road with a 4‑0 vote. The board declined to reissue a corrected special‑permit document for 54 Lakeside Avenue and will await a written submission before making a decision.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Closed public hearing on 128 Point Breeze Road variance (4‑0)
• Decided not to reissue corrected special‑permit document for 54 Lakeside Avenue
• Will wait for written submission from applicant before deciding on 54 Lakeside Avenue

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review reports from the Senior Center Director and Friends of Senior Center. Members will discuss the acquisition of a van or bus and potential grocery delivery services for seniors.

• Research regarding acquiring a van/bus
• Potential grocery delivery services from local markets
• Student delivery services for National Honor Society credit
• Swearing in of members Marilyn Ludovico and Rose Silvestri
• Request for a speaker from Tri-Valley

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider accepting two donated land parcels on Houghton Street and updates to the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a National Grid pole installation on Thompson Road and open the warrant for the October 20 Fall Annual Town Meeting.

• Possible vote to accept two land parcels on Houghton Street (Assessor IDs 3_L_4_0 and 3_L_6_0) donated by DLV Realty LLC
• Public hearing and possible vote on National Grid petition to install one 45ft class-3 stub pole on Thompson Road
• Possible vote on a one-day liquor license for a fundraiser at Gladys E. Kelly Library on September 25, 2025
• Vote to open the warrant for the Fall Annual Town Meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025
• Swearing in of Fire Chief Jeff Saad

The Selectmen approved the July 14 meeting minutes (5‑0). They accepted a donation of two parcels of land and will put the transfer on the Town Meeting warrant (5‑0). The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan was tabled to the next meeting (5‑0). The Board also approved a National Grid pole installation on Thompson Road, a special one‑day liquor license for the Friends of the Library event, and opened the Fall Annual Town Meeting (all votes unanimous except the liquor license, which passed 3‑yes, 2‑abstain).

• Approved July 14 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted two parcels of land donation and placed on Town Meeting warrant (5-0)
• Tabled FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved National Grid 45‑ft pole installation on Thompson Road (5-0)
• Approved Special One-Day Liquor License for Friends of the Library event (3-yes, 2-abstain)
• Opened Fall Annual Town Meeting for Oct 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on National Grid pole (5-0)
• Swore in Deputy Fire Chief Jeffrey Saad (ceremonial action)

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will meet to discuss a budget revision and the rental of the Community Hall for weekly church services. The board will also review a proposal for heat pump water heaters at no cost to the authority.

• Budget Revision on PHN Notice 2025-08
• Renting Community Hall for weekly Sunday church service at a $200 monthly fee
• National Grid Smart Solar Split Heat Pump Water Heaters for GH1 & GH2 via Rise Engineering Contractor at no cost to WHA

The Webster Housing Authority board approved a budget revision to receive $1,000 from EOHLC and place it in reserves. It also approved renting the Community Hall for a weekly Sunday church service at $200 per month and approved a pending solar hot‑water system pending a report. The June 30, 2025 financials were approved, and a motion to rescind the executive director’s contract extension was denied.

• Approved Budget Revision on PHN Notice 2025-08 to receive $1,000 from EOHLC (5-0-0)
• Approved renting the Community Hall for weekly Sunday church service at $200 monthly (5-0-0)
• Approved pending National Grid Smart Solar Split Heat Pump Water Heaters GH! and GHIl installation, pending favorable report (5-0-0)
• Approved June 30, 2025 monthly financials (5-0-0)
• Denied motion to rescind executive director contract extension (2-3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several continued applications for site plans and special permits. The board is also reviewing requests for determination of completeness and changes of use for properties on Main Street.

• Change of use to retail sales of outdoor equipment and firearms at 251 Main Street, Suite 2
• Site plan, special permit, and stormwater permit for building addition at 19 Thompson Road
• Site plan for gas station, convenience store, and retail at 415-443 South Main Street
• Special permit for pylon sign height and square footage at 200 Gore Road
• Site plan for two duplexes on one lot at 5 Linwood Street

The Planning Board approved the as‑built plan for 137 East Main Street and declared it complete. It also ruled that the change of use for Nomadix Outfitters at 251 Main Street Suite 2 – retail sales of outdoor equipment including firearms – does not require a site‑plan review. All three public hearings for 19 Thompson Road, 415‑431 & 443 South Main Street, and 200 Gore Road were closed, and the meeting on 5 Linwood Street was postponed to August 25. Motions passed unanimously with vote counts ranging from 3‑0 to 4‑0.

• Approved draft meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved as‑built plan and determination of completeness for 137 East Main Street (3‑0)
• Determined change of use at 251 Main Street Suite 2 does not need site‑plan review (3‑0)
• Closed public hearing for 19 Thompson Road (4‑0)
• Closed public hearing for 415‑431 and 443 South Main Street (3‑0)
• Closed public hearing for 200 Gore Road (4‑0)
• Postponed public meeting on 5 Linwood Street to Aug 25, 2025 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Contributory Retirement System

The Retirement Board will review economic outlook reports and administrator updates regarding the budget and compliance. The board is scheduled to vote on payroll and payables warrants and a refund for a former school department employee.

• Approval of July 2025 warrants totaling $461,111.68 ($404,922.47 for payroll and $56,189.21 for payables)
• Refund of accumulated deductions for Janice Romano, formerly of the Webster School Department
• PRIT Report and Economic Outlook Report
• Review of June 2025 Cash Books, including bank reconciliation and trial balance

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from June 26, 2025. It also approved the July 2025 warrants totaling $465,137.70 and a refund for Janice Romano. The Board set the next meeting for August 28, 2025 and considered October 30, 2025 as an alternative date. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 AM.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 warrants totaling $465,137.70 (unanimous)
• Approved refund for Janice Romano (unanimous)
• Set August 28, 2025 meeting date (unanimous)
• Considered October 30, 2025 as alternative meeting date (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:46 AM (unanimous)

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

The School Committee will meet to discuss personnel updates and the Bartlett High School Program of Studies. The body is deciding on the transfer of two positions to Park Ave Elementary and the disposal of surplus school items.

• Transfer of ELL position from Bartlett High School to Park Ave Elementary
• Transfer of Academic Interventionist position from Webster Middle School to Park Ave Elementary
• Approval of $9,905.69 transfer from Webster Middle School Activity Savings to Checking Account
• Acceptance of $173.38 donation from Jane Molina
• Approval of surplus science scales and social studies textbooks from Webster Middle School

Soldiers & Sailors Monuments Committee

The Trustees of Soldiers’ Monument will meet to review financial reports and approve previous minutes. The committee will consider items related to the Monument at the Veterans Home.

• Review of financial report
• Discussion regarding the Monument at the Veterans Home, 4 Veterans Way

Board of Selectmen

The Webster Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and may vote on transferring an alcoholic beverage license from Moussa Family Inc. to Y.C.B, Inc. for a premises at 148 Gore Road. The board will also discuss and potentially fill several vacancies on local commissions, including the Finance Committee, Water & Sewer Commission, and Historical Commission.

• Public hearing and vote on alcohol license transfer to Y.C.B, Inc. at 148 Gore Road
• Vacancies to fill: Finance Committee (1), Water & Sewer Commission (1), Historical Commission (3), Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate (1), Planning Board (1)

The Selectmen approved the June 9 meeting minutes and opened a public hearing on the alcohol‑license transfer. After the hearing, they approved the transfer of license #00013‑RS‑1342 to Y.C.B., Inc. dba Shi's Asian Cuisine. The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Opened public hearing on alcohol license transfer (3‑0)
• Closed public hearing on alcohol license transfer (3‑0)
• Approved transfer of alcohol license #00013‑RS‑1342 to Y.C.B., Inc. dba Shi's Asian Cuisine (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (3‑0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Webster Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive reports from the director and Friends group, and discuss updates to programming policies, financial matters, and staffing. No major decisions are scheduled, but several policy and financial items will be reviewed.

• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2025
• Warrants and financial reports review
• Programming policy update discussion
• Staffing update

The trustees approved the minutes of the July 10 meeting unanimously. They adopted the recently amended Programming Policy. They authorized the Library Director to close the teen room for two weeks or longer if needed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:49 PM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved amended Programming Policy (unanimous vote)
• Authorized Director to close teen room for 2 weeks or longer (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will meet to discuss updates from the Water and Sewer Departments, including meter replacement projects, Bigelow Road construction, and a Mass DOT interchange project. The commission will also review sludge residual issues at the wastewater treatment plant and address staffing workload concerns.

• Meter Replacement Project
• Bigelow Road Construction
• Mass DOT Project (RT 16 - RT395 Interchange)
• WWTP Sludge Residual Issue
• Staffing/Workload

The commission approved the draft minutes from 06/05/25 with a 4‑yea vote. It agreed to bill a one‑time $100/month surcharge to non‑responsive accounts during the meter replacement project, with a future review. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑yea vote.

• Approved 06/05/25 draft minutes (4 yeas)
• Authorized one‑time surcharge billing for non‑responsive meter accounts
• Adjourned meeting (3 yeas)

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will discuss financial and schedule updates for school construction. The body may vote on several cost commitments and change orders.

• FA Amendment 9: Steel Connections soft cost commitments
• New Construction Change Order OCO#15
• Window Lintel Area C commitments (OCO #16 & F&O ROM Proposal)
• OPM Financial and Schedule Update
• Review of warrants

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review reports from the Senior Center Director and Friends of Senior Center. Members will discuss research regarding the acquisition of a van or bus and verify the swearing-in of reappointed members.

• Research update on acquiring a van/bus
• Swearing-in status of members Stasia Beach, Marilyn Ludovico, Rose Silvestri, and Lee Ann Majercik
• Update on the CoA Chairpersons plaque

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review requests regarding the Community Preservation Act and the town's historical plaque program. The body will also discuss items related to 21 Pearl Street and the Gladys E. Kelly Library.

• Community Preservation Act request from the Board of Selectmen
• Historical Plaque Program costs, forms, signs, and process
• Blackstone Valley Rangers Downtown Historic Walk at Gladys E. Kelly Library
• Discussion regarding 21 Pearl Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing regarding a remand decision. The board is determining if a garage at 16 Robinson Street violated Section 650-28 of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw.

• Public hearing for Cronan v. Fitton, et al (18 MISC 000162) regarding a garage at 16 Robinson Street

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from April 1 and June 3, 2025 with a 5‑0 vote. The public hearing on the Cronan garage case was formally closed by a unanimous 5‑0 motion. The meeting was then adjourned by another unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on garage case (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for site plans and special permits at several commercial locations. The board is also reviewing site plan applications for a new autobody shop and residential duplexes.

• Site plan and signage permits for a gas station/convenience store at 415-431 and 443 South Main Street
• Site plan and stormwater permit for building addition at 19 Thompson Road
• Special permit applications for signage at 126 East Main Street and 200 Gore Road
• Site plan for two duplexes on one lot at 5 Linwood Street
• Site plan for a new autobody shop at 56 Main Street

The Board approved the April 28 and May 7 draft minutes. It continued several public hearings to July 28, 2025, closed the hearing for 126 East Main Street, and granted the applicant’s request to withdraw the 56 Main Street autobody shop plan without prejudice. The Board also appointed associate member Brian Shaw as a voting member for the next meeting. All votes were unanimous except a recorded 5‑20 tally for the 200 Gore Road hearing.

• Approved April 28 & May 7 draft minutes (5‑0)
• Continued 19 Thompson Road hearing to July 28, 2025 (5‑0)
• Continued 415‑431 & 443 South Main Street hearing to July 28, 2025 (5‑0)
• Closed 126 East Main Street hearing (5‑0)
• Continued 200 Gore Road hearing (5‑20)
• Continued 5 Linwood Street hearing to July 28, 2025 (5‑0)
• Granted withdrawal of 56 Main Street autobody shop application without prejudice (5‑0)
• Appointed associate member Brian Shaw as voting member for next meeting

Contributory Retirement System

The Retirement Board will review economic outlook reports and administrator updates. The body is deciding on the approval of June 2025 payroll and payables, as well as specific retirement and fund transfer requests.

• June 2025 warrants totaling $455,985.76 ($401,071.86 for payroll and $54,913.90 for payables)
• Superannuation Retirement of Phyllis-Ann Kijowski (formerly of Webster School Department)
• Transfer of accumulated deductions for Melissa McKeon to the Mass Teachers’ Retirement System

The board approved the June 2025 payroll and payables warrants totaling $453,871.39. It also approved the retirement of Phyllis‑Ann Kijowski and transferred Melissa McKeon's accumulated deductions to the Mass Teachers’ Retirement System. All motions passed with unanimous or majority votes.

• Approved June 2025 payroll warrant $398,957.49 and payables warrant $54,913.90 (total $453,871.39) – vote 5 Yes
• Approved minutes from May 22, 2025 – vote 3 Yes, 2 Abstain
• Approved retirement of Phyllis‑Ann Kijowski (Option A) – vote 5 Yes
• Approved transfer of Melissa McKeon's accumulated deductions to Mass Teachers’ Retirement System – vote 5 Yes
• Adjourned meeting – vote 5 Yes

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will meet to review reports on modernization, maintenance, and vacancies. The board will decide on a pay raise for the Maintenance Supervisor and a contract extension for the Executive Director.

• Approval of Maintenance Supervisor raise
• Approval of Mass Union Affiliation Member Dues Renewal
• Consideration of extending the Executive Director's contract to 12/31/2030

The board approved the regular May 19 minutes and the redacted executive‑session minutes unanimously. It raised the Maintenance Supervisor’s hourly rate from $35 to $37 with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The request to fund Mass Union affiliation dues was rejected unanimously. The Executive Director’s contract was extended for five years, passing with a 2‑1‑2 vote.

• Approved May 19 regular board minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved May 19 redacted executive‑session minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Maintenance Supervisor raise to $37/hr (5-0-0)
• Rejected Mass Union affiliation dues renewal (5-0-0)
• Extended Executive Director contract to 5 years (2-1-2)
• Approved May 31 financials and check register (4-0-1)

SWCCC Operations

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors and Operations Board are meeting to conduct business for the towns of Webster and Dudley. The board will consider appointing a member to the Labor Management Committee.

• Designation of a Board member to the Labor Management Committee effective July 16, 2025
• Recognition of Webster Fire Chief Brian Hickey

The board unanimously approved the regular session minutes from January 23, 2025 and April 30, 2025, as well as the executive session minutes from April 30, 2025. The board also unanimously appointed Chief Saad to the Labor Management Committee, effective July 16, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan 23, 2025 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Apr 30, 2025 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Apr 30, 2025 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Chief Saad to Labor Management Committee effective July 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors will review the FY2025 budget through March 31, 2025. The board will vote on specific budget transfers and requests regarding pay and vacation time for a new dispatcher.

• Vote on $2,500 transfer from Public Safety Dispatchers to Communications Maintenance
• Vote on $3,859.51 transfer from Public Safety Dispatchers to Capital Outlay
• Request to award pay rate and vacation time to Christopher Poudrier based on 3 years of prior service
• Request to carryover up to 48 hours of Vacation Time into Fiscal Year 2026
• Review of multiple budget transfers not requiring a vote, including $3,000 from Insurance Waivers to Regular Overtime

The board unanimously approved the regular session minutes from February 18 and April 30, 2025, and also approved the executive session minutes from April 30, 2025 but delayed their release. It approved two budget transfers totaling $6,359.51: $2,500 to Communications Maintenance and $3,859.51 to Capital Outlay. The board granted pay and vacation credit to Dispatcher Christopher Poudrier and allowed Director Lynskey to carry over 48 hours of vacation time.

• Approved February 18, 2025 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 30, 2025 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved but not released April 30, 2025 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 budget transfer to Communications Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $3,859.51 budget transfer to Capital Outlay (unanimous)
• Approved pay and vacation credit for Dispatcher Christopher Poudrier (unanimous)
• Approved Director Lynskey to carry over 48 hours of vacation (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review the Historical Plaque Program and a request from the Board of Selectmen regarding the Community Preservation Act. The body will also discuss the Gladys E. Kelly Library and 21 Pearl Street.

• Community Preservation Act request from Board of Selectmen
• Historical Plaque Program costs, forms, and process
• Gladys E. Kelly Library and Blackstone Valley Rangers Downtown Historic Walk
• Discussion regarding 21 Pearl Street

Board of Health

The Webster Board of Health will meet to vote on an Intra-Municipal Agreement Amendment with Dudley regarding the SCMPPH PHE Grant. The board will also discuss a member vacancy and receive reports from the Health Director.

• Intra-Municipal Agreement Amendment — Dudley (SCMPPH PHE Grant)
• Board Member Vacancy
• Inspectional Updates
• Communicable Disease Report Updates
• SCMPPH Grant Updates

The Board of Health tabled the approval of the April 14, 2025 minutes because a quorum was not present. The motion to accept the amendment allowing the Town of Dudley back into the South‑Central Massachusetts Partnership for Public Health grant was rejected unanimously, 0‑3. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote. The next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2025 at 5 PM.

• April 14, 2025 minutes tabled (no vote)
• Dudley readmittance amendment denied (0-3)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Office of Community Develpoment

The Webster Office of Community Development holds a public hearing on June 16, 2025, to discuss reprogramming $280,000 of FY 2025 CDBG funds for sidewalk repairs in the Golden Heights housing complex or other eligible projects. The hearing also covers unmet housing needs and possible expansion of the Webster Center CDBG Target Area.

• Public hearing on FY 2025 CDBG program amendment for $280,000 in excess funds
• Proposal to rebuild sidewalks in Golden Heights housing complex
• Discussion of unmet housing and community development needs
• Possible expansion of Webster Center CDBG Target Area
• Hearing at Webster Town Hall, 350 Main Street, at 6:00 P.M.

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review financial reports and the status of the library's strategic plan. The body will also discuss staffing updates and holiday hours for July 4.

• Strategic Plan status
• Staffing update
• July 4 holiday hours
• Investment portfolio
• Federal funding update

The trustees unanimously approved the meeting minutes. They also approved five AIP financial warrants ranging from $2,691.43 to $71,655.03. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved AIP $71,655.03 warrant dated 04/29/2025
• Approved AIP $5,116.47 warrant dated 05/02/2025
• Approved AIP $2,691.43 warrant dated 05/13/2025
• Approved AIP $5,846.10 warrant dated 05/16/2022
• Approved AIP $2,798.10 warrant dated 05/22/2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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

The Webster School Committee will meet to review district reports and evaluate the Superintendent. The body is scheduled to vote on three contracts running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.

• Approval of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Webster Educator's Association Contract
• Approval of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Unit B Administrators Contract
• Approval of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 Custodial Contract
• Superintendent's Evaluation
• Signing of warrants, bills, payroll, and vouchers

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding utility pole placement on East Main Street. The board will also vote on liquor licenses, a business name change, and several board appointments.

• Public hearing for National Grid to install one JO pole and replace pole P42 on East Main Street
• DBA name change for ABJS RESTS LLC at 131 Main Street to Casa Laura Tacos & Tequila
• Special one-day liquor licenses for events at St. Joseph Church on June 14 and June 22
• Appointment of Jeffrey Czechowski as a full member of the ZBA for a 3-year term
• Re-appointment of members to the Planning Board, ZBA, Conservation Commission, and other town committees

The Board reorganized its leadership, naming Tom Klebart as Chairman, Mark Rogers as Vice‑Chairman, and Elaine Davies as Clerk. It approved the May 12 and May 19 meeting minutes, the National Grid pole relocation petition, and a DBA change for a new restaurant. The Board also approved two special one‑day liquor licenses for Saint Joseph School and Saint Joseph Church, appointed Jeffrey Czechowski to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and reappointed members of several town committees. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Tom Klebart as Chairman (5-0)
• Approved Mark Rogers as Vice‑Chairman (5-0)
• Approved Elaine Davies as Clerk (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved National Grid petition to install 1 JO pole (5-0)
• Approved DBA change for ABJS RESTS LLC to Casa Laura Tacos and Tequila, 131 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved special one‑day liquor license for Saint Joseph School, 47 Whitcomb St., June 14, 2025 (5-0)

Water Sewer Commission

The Commission will review updates on water and sewer department operations, including the Meter Replacement Project and WWTP sludge issues. Members will discuss the Dupont/3M settlement and the Jackson Rd Sewer Extension-Phase 2.

• Jackson Rd Sewer Extension-Phase 2
• North Main Street Water Main Replacement milling and paving starting early July
• Dupont/3M Settlement Update
• Weston & Sampson Proposal Discussion
• 650 School Street Sewer Abatement

The commission voted to approve the sewer portion of the abatement application for 650 School Street, authorizing a payment of $2,947.93. The draft minutes from 04/23/25 and 05/01/25 were also approved. The meeting was formally adjourned at 3:25 PM.

• Approved sewer abatement for 650 School Street ($2,947.93) – yeas from Andrade, Duteau, Gabor, Becker
• Approved draft minutes from 04/23/25 – yeas from Andrade, Duteau, Gabor, Becker
• Approved draft minutes from 05/01/25 – yeas from Andrade, Duteau, Gabor, Becker
• Adjourned meeting at 3:25 PM – yeas from Andrade, Gabor, Duteau

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will discuss financial and schedule updates provided by the OPM. The body may vote on soft cost commitments for a Fuss & O'Neil proposal and hard cost commitments for New Construction Change Order OCO#14.

• Fuss & O'Neil proposal for soft cost commitments
• New Construction Change Order OCO#14 for hard cost commitments
• Window Lintel Update
• OPM Financial and Schedule Update
• School Building Committee Reorganization

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider draft decisions for two special permit applications regarding residential construction. The board will also hold a continued public hearing to determine if a garage violates town zoning bylaws.

• Special permit for a new house on a pre-existing non-conforming foundation at 13 South Point Road
• Special permit for a house addition at 42 Bates Point Road
• Public hearing regarding a potential zoning bylaw violation for a garage at 16 Robinson Street

The board tabled the approval of the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes to the next meeting. The May 6, 2025 draft minutes were approved unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. Chairman Jason Piader appointed Alternate Member Jeff Czechowski as a voting member to maintain a full voting roster. No final decision was made on the Cronan v. Fitton garage case.

• Tabled approval of April 1, 2025 minutes (postponed to next meeting)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (6‑0 unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Czechowski as voting member of the board

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 of acquiring a transport vehicle and seek updates on member reappointments.

• Discussion on acquiring a van/bus
• Update on CoA reappointments from the Selectmen’s Office
• Review of May 2025 Senior Center Director Report
• Review of May 2025 Friends of Senior Center Report

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 Bartlett High School Principal. The body will consider the acceptance of several donations and approve fund transfers for student activity accounts.

• Acceptance of $12,265.00 from Janet Malser Humanities Trust for Park Ave Elementary Library
• Acceptance of $500.00 from Webster First for Bartlett High School Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
• Acceptance of health, hygiene, and office supplies for Webster Middle School
• Approval of fund transfers from savings to checking for Bartlett High School and Webster Middle School student activity accounts
• Review of warrants, bills, payroll, and vouchers

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement System will meet to approve financial statements and monthly warrants. The board will also consider retirement applications and the appointment of a member to assist in the election process.

• Approval of May 2025 Warrants totaling $422,907.99 ($399,136.73 for payroll and $22,771.26 for payables)
• Acceptance of Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024
• Superannuation Retirement of Matthew Peters (formerly Webster Fire Department) effective June 2, 2025
• Purchase of service prior to membership for Abigail Giguere (Webster Senior Center) for six months of prorated service
• Appointment of a Board Member to assist the Administrator in the election process

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting and accepted the audited financial statements for 2024. It appointed two members as election assistants, approved May 2025 warrants totaling $422,907.99, authorized a six‑month service purchase for Abigail Giguere, and approved the retirement of Matthew Peters under Option B. The next meeting was scheduled for June 26, 2025 and the session was adjourned at 10:19 AM.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted audited financial statements as of Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mr. Craver and Mr. Perry as election assistants (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 warrants – Payroll $399,136.73, Payables $22,771.26, total $422,907.99 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of service for Abigail Giguere (July 1 2024 – Mar 28 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Matthew Peters, Fire Dept, effective June 2 2025 under Option B (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for June 26 2025 at 9:30 AM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:19 AM (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will meet to review director reports on modernization and maintenance. The board will discuss new business items including a contract for roll-in showers and a HUD depository agreement. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss a conflict and an individual's character.

• Zander Corp Roll in Shower Contract
• HUD General Depository Agreement with Webster Five Bank
• Sidewalk Conditions Assessment
• Town of Webster Notice regarding Water & Sewer
• Approval of April 28 and March 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Housing Authority approved the March 24 and April 28 meeting minutes (4‑0‑1 each). It accepted the monthly financials (5‑0‑0) and awarded an $88,000 Roll‑In Showers contract to Zander Corporation. The board voted 3‑1‑1 to draft a letter to a resident stating the complaint will not be taken up.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Accepted April 30 financials and check register (5-0-0)
• Awarded $88,000 Roll‑In Showers contract to Zander Corp (no vote recorded)
• Set HUD General Depository Agreement with Webster Five Bank (no vote recorded)
• Voted to draft a non‑action letter to resident Frank Stefanik (3-1-1)
• Moved into executive session (5-0-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Webster, MA Planning Board will review and act on several land-use items, including a solar project, gas station proposal, and zoning modifications. The board will also hear public comments on ongoing applications and receive engineering updates.

• Request for Determination of Completeness and Release of Peer Review Funds - Batten Street Solar (7 Malden Drive)
• Site Plan Gas Station/Convenience Store and Retail and Special Permit for Signage (415-431 South Main Street)
• Modification of a Definitive Plan Approval - Sutton Road Estates (Camile Road)
• Draft Decision - Modification of a Special Permit & Site Plan for Curaleaf (30 Worcester Road)
• Site Plan Application for Two Duplexes on One Lot (5 Linwood Street)

The Planning Board approved findings and a waiver for the 30 Worcester Road site, then modified the previously approved special permit with conditions and authorized staff to sign the decision. It also approved an ANR plan to split 25 Jackson Road, waived site‑plan review for a change of use at 75 Main Street, and denied a waiver for a dead‑end turnaround on Camile Road. Draft minutes for April 28 and May 7 were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved draft minutes for April 28 and May 7, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved ANR plan and waiver to split 25 Jackson Road (4‑0)
• Waived site‑plan review for change of use at 75 Main Street with parking condition (4‑0)
• Denied waiver for dead‑end turnaround on Camile Road (4‑0)
• Approved findings F1‑F10 for 30 Worcester Road (4‑0)
• Approved waiver of all site‑plan review requirements for 30 Worcester Road (4‑0)
• Approved modification of the special permit for 30 Worcester Road with conditions (4‑0)
• Authorized staff to sign the decision for 30 Worcester Road (4‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and possibly vote on a Common Victualler's license application for Nouria Energy Retail, Inc. at 137 East Main Street. The meeting also addresses vacancies on the Water & Sewer Commission, Historical Commission, and Finance Committee. Future events include the Memorial Day Parade on May 26 and a proposed meeting date of June 9.

• Discussion and vote on Common Victualler's license for Nouria Energy at 137 East Main Street
• Vacancies: Water & Sewer Commission (1), Historical Commission (3), Finance Committee (1)
• Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2025, starting at St. Anthony's Cemetery
• Proposed future meeting: June 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall

The Board of Selectmen met remotely on May 19, 2025. It approved a Common Victualler's license for Nouria Energy Retail, Inc. at 137 East Main Street, with the condition that the license be held until all other permits are issued. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Common Victualler's license for Nouria Energy Retail, Inc., contingent on issuance of other permits (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February, March, and April 2025, followed by a workshop to discuss a communications/public outreach strategy and action items for the Communitywide Preservation Plan.

• Approval of minutes: February 18, 2025; March 18, 2025; April 15, 2025
• Discussion: Communications / Public Outreach Strategy
• Discussion: Communitywide Preservation Plan — Action Items

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

The Webster School Committee will consider final readings for policies regarding non-discrimination, sexual harassment, civil rights, head lice, medicine administration, and first aid. The body will also review the 2024 audit and FY25 budget updates.

• Final readings of Policies AC, ACAB, ACAB-R, AC-R, JLCC-B, JLCD, and EBB
• Acceptance of $1,000.00 donation from Park Ave PTO to Park Ave Elementary
• Acceptance of $500.00 donation from Special Olympics for Webster Middle School Unified Sports
• Approval for disposal of surplus furniture, books, and kitchen equipment from Bartlett High School and Park Ave Elementary
• Appointment of a new Custodial Representative and Building Committee Representative

Town Meeting

The Webster Annual Town Meeting of May 12, 2025 approved the FY2026 General Fund budget of $64,791,959, along with sewer and water enterprise budgets, revolving fund spending limits, short-term borrowing authorization, and a cable access budget. Voters approved a bylaw amendment for building numbering, transferred $25,000 for Webster Lake maintenance, and rejected a citizen petition to rezone two parcels from Industrial to Business B-4. A second citizen petition to amend the Redevelopment Overlay District was passed over for more information.

• FY2026 General Fund budget $64,791,959 approved (118-26)
• Citizen petition to rezone 21 and 35 Pearl Street from Industrial to B-4 failed (41-99)
• $25,000 from Free Cash transferred for Webster Lake maintenance
• Bylaw amendment adopted for building numbering policy
• FY2026 Sewer budget $4,822,180 and Water budget $3,835,900 approved

Town Meeting

The Special Town Meeting on May 12, 2025, decided on 15 articles. Voters approved borrowing $5.2 million for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System Phase 2, allocated $968,000 for town capital projects, and funded deficits for snow/ice, special education transportation, and liability insurance. A proposal to make the Town Clerk an appointed position was rejected.

• Borrowed $5.2 million for Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System Phase 2 project (Article 11).
• Approved $968,000 from free cash for capital projects including Town Hall entrance renovations, police vehicles/equipment, and school courts (Article 8).
• Transferred $250,000 from free cash to cover snow and ice deficit (Article 4).
• Transferred $400,000 from free cash for special education transportation deficit (Article 5).
• Rejected (64-74) a special act to make the Town Clerk an appointed position (Article 13).

Board of Registrars

The Webster Board of Registrars will hold a post-election meeting to review the May 5, 2025 local election and the November 5, 2024 federal/state election, including any concerns or recommendations. The board will also discuss current registrar appointments and Town Meeting Warrant Article #13, which is scheduled for the same day. The meeting will begin with approval of minutes from November 2024.

• Review of November 5, 2024 federal/state election concerns and recommendations
• Review of May 5, 2025 local election results and administration
• Discussion of current registrar appointments and terms
• Discussion of Town Meeting Warrant Article #13 (details not provided in agenda)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss articles for the Special Town Meeting Warrant and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

• Discussion of Special Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Discussion of Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles

The Finance Committee met at 6:15 p.m. in Room 181 of Park Ave Elementary School. Town Accountant Tim Bell reported no updates on either the Special Town Meeting or the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles. The committee then voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m., with all four members voting yes.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a Massachusetts Clean Water Trust interim loan (DWPEC-24-81) with a possible vote. They will also discuss appointing Devon Avery to the Conservation Commission as an alternate member. The board will review draft warrant articles for both the Special and Annual Town Meetings with Town Counsel.

• Vote on Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Interim Loan DWPEC-24-81
• Appointment of Devon Avery to Conservation Commission as alternate (term ending June 30, 2028)
• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles with Town Counsel
• Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles with Town Counsel
• List of vacancies: Water & Sewer Commission (1), Historical Commission (3), Finance Committee (1)

The Board approved the regular‑session minutes from April 14, 2025 (5‑0). It authorized the issuance of bonds or notes not to exceed $10,000,000 to fund two new water‑treatment plants and meter upgrades, and ratified the financing and regulatory agreements with the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (5‑0). Devon Avery was appointed as an alternate member of the Conservation Commission for a three‑year term (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved April 14, 2025 regular‑session minutes (5‑0)
• Authorized issuance of bonds/notes up to $10,000,000 for water‑treatment project (5‑0)
• Approved financing agreement and project regulatory agreement with the Clean Water Trust (5‑0)
• Authorized Treasurer to issue interim loan notes up to $10,000,000 (5‑0)
• Appointed Devon Avery as alternate Conservation Commission member (5‑0)
• Approved and signed the interim loan (5‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (5‑0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Webster Board of Library Trustees will vote on electing officers and approving April minutes, and discuss the strategic plan, library hours, ICE procedures, federal funding, and other routine reports. No final decisions are scheduled on the discussion items.

• Election of officers
• Strategic plan discussion
• Library hours discussion
• ICE procedures discussion
• Federal funding update

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will review concerns and recommendations from the November 2024 federal/state election and the May 5, 2025 local election. The board will also discuss current registrar appointments and Town Meeting Warrant Article #13.

• Review of November 5, 2024 federal/state election
• Review of May 5, 2025 local election
• Discussion of current registrars’ appointments
• Town Meeting 5/12/2025 Warrant Article #13

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

The Webster School Committee will meet to reorganize the committee and address old business. The body is scheduled to discuss the revised FY26 budget and a warrant article regarding special education transportation.

• Approval of Revised FY26 Budget
• Warrant Article: Special Education Transportation
• Reorganization of Committee

Finance Committee

The Webster Finance Committee will meet virtually on May 7, 2025, to review and make recommendations on both the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting warrant articles. They will also discuss the Finance Committee Report and Report Tables, with possible votes, and consider a proposed future meeting date. The meeting is conducted via conference call under extended virtual meeting authorization.

• Review and make recommendations of Special Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Review and make recommendations of Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Discussion of Finance Committee Report and Report Tables with possible votes
• Discussion of proposed future meeting date with possible votes

The committee dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance and recommended approval of Special Town Meeting articles 1‑15 and Annual Town Meeting articles 1‑9. It also referred articles 10 and 11 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant to the sponsor, appointed Wilfrid Cournoyer to work with the Town Accountant on the Finance Report, and set the next meeting for May 12, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. All motions passed with yes votes from all members.

• Dispensed with Pledge of Allegiance – approved (yes votes from all members)
• Recommend approval of Special Town Meeting articles 1‑15 – approved (yes votes from all members)
• Recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting articles 1‑9 – approved (yes votes from all members)
• Refer articles 10 and 11 of Annual Town Meeting warrant to sponsor – approved (yes votes from all members)
• Appoint Wilfrid Cournoyer to work with Town Accountant on Finance Report – approved (yes votes from all members)
• Schedule Finance Committee meeting for May 12, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. – approved (yes votes from all members)
• Adjourn Finance Committee meeting – approved (yes votes from all members)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a draft report to Town Meeting regarding citizen petitions. These petitions propose changes to the Zoning Map and the Redevelopment Overlay District By-Law for the property at 21-35 Pearl Street.

• Proposed Zoning Map change for 21-35 Pearl Street
• Proposed Redevelopment Overlay District By-Law changes for 21-35 Pearl Street

The board reviewed the draft report and unanimously recommended that Town Meeting vote to pass Warrant Article 10 to amend the zoning map. It also unanimously recommended Town Meeting adopt the proposed revision to Part G of the Redevelopment Overlay District while rejecting the revision to Part K. All motions passed by a 5‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Recommend Town Meeting pass Warrant Article 10 (Zoning Map amendment) – passed 5‑0
• Recommend Town Meeting pass revision of Part G of Redevelopment Overlay District – passed 5‑0
• Recommend Town Meeting reject revision of Part K of Redevelopment Overlay District – passed 5‑0
• Motion to adjourn meeting – passed 5‑0

School Building Committee

The Webster School Building Committee will consider approving a hard cost commitment for new construction change order OCO#13 and discuss window lintel repairs, both with potential votes. The meeting also includes updates from the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) on finances and schedule, a design/construction update from Flansburgh, and a Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) update. Previous meeting minutes and warrants are also up for approval.

• Potential vote on Hard Cost Commitment Change Order OCO#13 for new construction
• Potential vote on window lintel discussion and repairs
• Potential vote on outstanding warrants
• OPM report including financial and schedule updates and working group recommendations
• MSBA approval of the OPM team change received

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three special permit applications: a new house on a pre-existing non-conforming foundation at 13 South Point Road, an addition to a non-conforming house at 42 Bates Point Road, and a remand hearing regarding a garage at 16 Robinson Street. The board will also consider approving minutes from April 1, 2025, and enter executive session to discuss draft minutes from prior meetings.

• Special permit for new house on non-conforming foundation at 13 South Point Road (Assessor ID 46_A_12_0), in Lake Residential and Lake Watershed Protection districts
• Special permit for expansion of non-conforming house at 42 Bates Point Road (Assessor ID 50-A-16-0), in Lake Residential and Lake Watershed Protection districts
• Remand public hearing on garage at 16 Robinson Street (Assessor ID 28-A-18-0) continued from April 1, 2025, regarding potential zoning bylaw violation
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 1, 2025
• Executive session to discuss draft minutes from August 6, 2024 and November 20, 2024

The Zoning Board of Appeals tabled the approval of the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes to the next meeting. A public hearing was held for a special permit to build a new house at 13 South Point Road, but the board did not vote on or approve the application. No other actions were taken.

• Tabled approval of April 1, 2025 minutes (no vote recorded)

Council on Aging

The Webster Council on Aging will review the Senior Center Director and Friends of Senior Center reports for April 2025. Under old business, members will follow up on a plaque honoring Elaine Gould and other past chairs, and discuss recent budget/funding cut information from Town Administrator Rick LaFond. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and any new business.

• Discussion of budget/funding cut information provided by Town Administrator Rick LaFond
• Follow-up on creating a plaque honoring Elaine Gould and other past chairs
• Senior Center Director report for April 2025
• Friends of Senior Center report for April 2025
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025 meeting

Water Sewer Commission

The Commission will discuss updates to the water and sewer departments, including the Meter Replacement Project and WWTP sludge issues. Members will review FY26 rate setting results and a proposed revision to the Water Regulation Demand Fee.

• FY26 Rate setting hearing results
• Water Regulation Demand Fee Revision
• Sewer charge review for 10 Cross Ct
• Weston & Sampson Proposal for IMA Engineering Services
• Vote on Spring Water/Sewer Articles

The commission approved the draft minutes from April 3, 2025. It corrected a typo in the water regulation fee, changing it from $10 to $30. Commissioners voted to approve five budget and capital‑project articles for water and sewer services. They also decided to begin billing the 10 Cross Court property for sewer service and to send a letter to Dudley Water & Sewer Board to start a new IMA contract.

• Approved draft minutes from 04/03/25 (4-0)
• Approved correction of water regulation fee typo from $10 to $30 (4-0)
• Approved Articles 2, 3, 9, 10, and 11 for water and sewer appropriations (4-0)
• Decided to start billing 10 Cross Ct for sewer service moving forward
• Agreed to send a letter to Dudley Water & Sewer Board to initiate a new IMA agreement
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:36 PM (4-0)

SWCCC Operations

This is a joint meeting of the Board of Directors and Operations Board of the South Worcester County Communications Center. The board will consider a CMRPC Central Region Homeland Security Planning Award and then enter executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices and potential real property transactions.

• Consent for Board of Directors Chairman to chair the joint meeting
• Old business discussion (no specifics listed)
• New business: CMRPC Central Region Homeland Security Planning Award
• Executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices (MGL c. 30A § 21 #4)
• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (MGL c. 30A § 21 #6)

The joint Board of Directors and Operations Board approved entering an executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel and real‑property considerations. They later voted to exit the executive session, set the next meeting for June 17, 2025 at Dudley Town Hall, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Entered executive session to discuss security deployment and property matters (BOD 4‑0, Operations Board 4‑0)
• Exited executive session (BOD 4‑0, Operations Board 5‑0)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 17, 2025 at 10:00 am at Dudley Town Hall
• Adjourned joint meeting (unanimous)

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors and Operations Board will hold a joint meeting on April 30, 2025. New business includes the CMRPC Central Region Homeland Security Planning Award. The board will then enter executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices and consideration of real property.

• CMRPC Central Region Homeland Security Planning Award
• Executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices
• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

The Board entered an executive session to discuss security personnel, devices, and real‑property matters, then exited the session later that morning. The Board scheduled its next meeting for June 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Dudley Town Hall. The joint meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered executive session (BOD 4‑0, Ops Board 4‑0)
• Exited executive session (BOD 4‑0, Ops Board 5‑0)
• Set next meeting for June 17, 2025 at 10:00 am at Dudley Town Hall
• Adjourned joint meeting (unanimous vote)

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve the lowest bidder for the 17-18 bathroom renovation, consider extending the remote/hybrid meeting format bill to June 30, 2027, and review a PMR Desk Audit and Onsite FY 2024. The meeting also includes approval of March minutes, the director's report on modernization, maintenance, and vacancy, and monthly financials. Resident comment and setting the May meeting date are on the agenda.

• Approve lowest bidder for 17-18 bathroom renovation (Bid Tab attached)
• Extend remote/hybrid meeting format bill to June 30, 2027
• Review PMR Desk Audit and Onsite FY 2024
• Monthly Financials & Check Register
• Director's Report: Modernization, Maintenance, Vacancy

The Webster Housing Authority approved the March 24 and April 28 meeting minutes (4-0-1 each) and accepted the April financials (5-0-0). It awarded Zander Corporation an $88,000 contract for the 689‑bathroom renovation. The board then voted 3-1-1 to draft a letter to resident Frank Stefanik stating the board will not take up his complaint.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved April 30, 2025 financials and check register (5-0-0)
• Awarded Zander Corporation $88,000 contract for Roll‑In Showers renovation (executed)
• Voted 3-1-1 to draft a letter to Frank Stefanik declining to discuss his complaint
• Moved into executive session to address conflict issues (5-0-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing and discuss the proposed FY26 operating budgets for the General Fund, Sewer Fund, Water Fund, and Code Enforcement Fund. The committee will also consider two requests for Finance Reserve transfers: $7,105.00 for Library HVAC repair and $9,203.28 for Police Station HVAC repair. Discussion of the FY26 Capital Improvement Program and future meeting dates is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on FY26 General Fund, Sewer Fund, Water Fund, and Code Enforcement Fund budgets
• Request for $7,105.00 Finance Reserve transfer for Library HVAC system repair
• Request for $9,203.28 Finance Reserve transfer for Police Station HVAC system repair
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Possible vote on Finance Committee Report and Report Tables

The committee opened and closed a public hearing, recommending approval of the FY2026 operating budget. It approved reserve transfers for library and police station HVAC repairs totaling $16,308.28. The FY2026 Capital Improvement Program was also approved. A remote meeting was scheduled for May 6, 2025 to review warrant articles.

• Recommended approval of FY2026 operating budget (unanimous yes)
• Approved Library HVAC repair transfer $7,105.00 (unanimous yes)
• Approved Police Station HVAC repair transfer $9,203.28 (unanimous yes)
• Approved FY2026 Capital Improvement Program (unanimous yes)
• Scheduled remote meeting on May 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to review warrant articles (unanimous yes)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote on several site plan modifications and endorsements, including a gas station/convenience store at South Main Street and a parking lot at Samuel Slater Experience. Two public hearings will address citizen petitions to rezone parcels at 21 and 35 Pearl Street and amend the ROD bylaw for mixed-use and multi-family housing. The board will also discuss an Accessory Dwelling Unit draft bylaw.

• Public hearing for site plan and special permit for gas station/convenience store at 415-431 & 443 South Main Street (Ghassan Nayfeh & Rajaa Chamoun / 786 Webster Realty Trust)
• Citizens' petition to rezone 21 Pearl Street (2.18 acres) and 35 Pearl Street (5.10 acres) from Industrial to Business District 4 and Redevelopment Overlay District
• Citizens' petition to amend ROD bylaw to allow mixed-use buildings with multi-family units by special permit and modify parking regulations
• Vote on as-built plan for Batten Street Solar (Nexamp) at 7 Malden Drive, continued from March 24
• Vote on site plan endorsement for parking lot and site improvements at 51 Ray Street (Samuel Slater Experience)

The Board approved the March 24 meeting minutes and an ANR plan for 17 & 19 Loveland Road. It approved a minor modification to the 300R Thompson Road site plan and endorsed site‑plan sets for 300R Thompson Road and 31 Ray Street. Findings F1‑F13 for the 137 East Main Street modification were approved, and staff was authorized to sign the decisions. The Board also reorganized its leadership and continued a South Main Street site‑plan hearing to the next meeting.

• Approved March 24, 2025 draft minutes (4‑0)
• Approved ANR plan for 17 & 19 Loveland Road (4‑0)
• Took Batten Street Solar item off agenda (tabled)
• Approved minor modification (replace 298 with 302) at 300R Thompson Road (4‑0)
• Approved site‑plan endorsement set for 300R Thompson Road (4‑0)
• Approved site‑plan endorsement set for 31 Ray Street (4‑0)
• Approved findings F1‑F13 and modification of 137 East Main Street site plan with conditions (4‑0)
• Nominated new Chairman, Vice‑Chair, and Clerk (each 4‑0)

Contributory Retirement System

The Retirement Board will review PRIT client services and economic outlook reports. The body will vote on the rollover and transfer of accumulated deductions for four former employees and one superannuation retirement. The board will also consider budget items for 2025 and attendance at the MACRS conference.

• PRIT Client Services and Economic Outlook reports
• Rollover of accumulated deductions for Amanda Smith
• Transfer of accumulated deductions for Joseph Patterson to Massport Retirement System
• Transfer of accumulated deductions for Janet LaBonte to MTRS and Margaret Fitzgerald to State Retirement Board
• Superannuation Retirement of Brian C. Hickey effective July 21, 2025

The Retirement Board approved the April 2025 warrants for payroll and payables totaling $566,566.31. It also approved attendance at the MACRS conference in June and several transfers of accumulated deductions for former employees. Additionally, the board approved the retirement of Brian C. Hickey effective July 21, 2025 and adopted the minutes from the March 27 meeting.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (Bell abstain; Craver, Doros, Hoover, Perry yes)
• Approved April 2025 warrants $566,566.31 (Bell abstain; Craver, Doros, Hoover, Perry yes)
• Approved attendance at MACRS conference June 1‑4, 2025 (all yes)
• Approved rollover of accumulated deductions for Amanda Smith (all yes)
• Approved transfer of deductions for Joseph Patterson to Massport Retirement System, accepting 20‑year liability (all yes)
• Approved transfer of deductions for Janet LaBonte to MTRS, accepting 3‑year liability (all yes)
• Approved transfer of deductions for Margaret Fitzgerald to State Retirement Board, accepting 5‑month liability (all yes)
• Approved retirement of Brian C. Hickey (Fire Dept) effective July 21, 2025 under Option B (all yes)

Water Sewer Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to review a rate study presented by Tighe and Bond. Following the hearing, the body will discuss and vote to establish the water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026.

• Public hearing for FY26 Webster Water and Sewer Rate Setting
• Rate study presentation by Tighe and Bond
• Vote to establish FY26 Water and Sewer Rates

The Webster Water and Sewer Commission voted unanimously to adopt a 5% increase for the FY2026 sewer rates and an 8% increase for the FY2026 water rates. The decisions followed a public hearing and a rate study presentation by Tighe & Bond. All four commissioners voted yea on each motion.

• Approved 5% FY2026 sewer rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved 8% FY2026 water rate increase (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on FY2026 rates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider setting the FY26 water and sewer rates. A rate study presentation by Tighe and Bond will precede discussion and a vote to establish the new rates.

• Open public hearing for FY26 water and sewer rate setting
• Rate study presentation by Tighe and Bond
• Discussion and vote to establish FY26 water and sewer rates

The commission approved an 8% increase for the FY2026 water rate. Two separate motions approved a 5% and an 8% increase for the FY2026 sewer rate, each passing unanimously. The public hearing was formally closed and the meeting adjourned, both by unanimous votes.

• Approved 8% water rate increase for FY2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 5% sewer rate increase for FY2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 8% sewer rate increase for FY2026 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on FY2026 rates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars is holding a ballot test on April 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Irene Martel Conference Room. This is a routine procedural item to verify voting equipment or ballots before an upcoming election.

• Ballot test scheduled for April 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Irene Martel Conference Room

Webster Middle School Council

The Webster Middle School Council will meet to approve minutes from March 20, receive a budget update, and continue reviewing the school improvement plan.

• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget update
• School improvement plan review

School Building Committee

The Webster School Building Committee is meeting remotely to receive a construction status update and then vote to adjourn. The agenda includes no other business.

• Construction Status Update (no details provided in agenda)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to make determinations regarding demolition delays. The body will also discuss the Historical Plaque Program and a request from the Board of Selectmen regarding the Community Preservation Act.

• Demolition Delay Determinations
• Community Preservation Act Board of Selectmen Request
• Historical Plaque Program process, forms, signs, and costs

The commission postponed approval of the February and March 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed that the Community Preservation Act exploratory committee will present a draft warrant article to the Selectmen if it decides to pursue CPA adoption. The commission also set a workshop agenda for the May meeting, focusing on a community outreach plan and reviewing action items from the Communitywide Preservation Plan. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (4‑0).

• Tabled approval of February 18 and March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Agreed CPA exploratory committee will draft a warrant article for the Selectmen if CPA is pursued
• Planned workshop agenda for May 19 meeting: community outreach plan and review of action items
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (4-0)

Board of Health

The Webster Board of Health will vote on minutes from February and March, hold a tobacco hearing for Jimmy's Convenience, and consider a septic design flow at 141 Worcester Rd for Saloon 6 Restaurant. Other business includes a closure update for Mr. Exotix, a housing case at 242 Main Street, and a discussion about comprehensive inspections for all dwelling units at that address. The Health Director will report on inspections, communicable diseases, and SCMPPH grants.

• Tobacco hearing for Jimmy's Convenience
• Septic design flow at 141 Worcester Rd – Saloon 6 Restaurant
• Mr. Exotix closure update
• 242 Main Street #3 housing case update and discussion of comprehensive inspections for all dwelling units
• Required training follow-up for AG United Corp dba 7-Eleven

The board approved the February 10 and March 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It upheld a violation against Jimmy's Convenience for selling blunt wraps and ordered the fine to be paid within 21 days, both votes unanimous. The board also continued the septic design flow at 141 Worcester Road and amended the timeline to fix open violations at 242 Main Street unit #3 by May 14, 2025, each with unanimous approval. The next meeting was set for June 16, 2025 at 5 PM and the session adjourned at 6:19 PM.

• Approved February 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 03, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Upheld Jimmy's Convenience tobacco violation (unanimous)
• Ordered Jimmy's Convenience fine payment within 21 days (unanimous)
• Continued septic design flow at 141 Worcester Road (unanimous)
• Amended timeline to fix violations at 242 Main Street #3 by May 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set next Board of Health meeting for June 16, 2025 at 5 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 PM (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider several liquor license applications and transfers. The board will also review the FY 2026 proposed budget and vote on warrants for the Spring Special and Annual Town Meetings scheduled for May 12, 2025.

• Liquor license application for Carly Restaurant and Bar at 267 Main Street
• Liquor license transfer for Dozarod Burritos Grill, LLC at 175 Main Street
• Outdoor seating area request for Saloon No. 6 at 141 Worcester Road
• Proposed early voting for Annual Town Election from April 28 to May 2, 2025
• Warrants for Spring Special and Annual Town Meetings on May 12, 2025

The Board accepted the surrender of El Morrow Bar & Grill’s alcohol license and approved new alcohol licenses for Carly Restaurant & Bar, Dozarod Burritos Grill (Taqueria Siguanaba), Saloon 6’s outdoor patio, Sacred Heart Church’s one‑day event, and East Main Café. It also appointed Brian Shaw to the Planning Board, Peter Tarbox as an alternate on the Conservation Commission, and approved in‑person early voting for the April 28‑May 2 town election. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted surrender of El Morrow Bar & Grill alcohol license – 5-0
• Approved Carly Restaurant & Bar alcohol license – 5-0
• Approved Dozarod Burritos Grill (Taqueria Siguanaba) alcohol license – 5-0
• Approved Saloon 6 outdoor patio license – 5-0
• Approved special one‑day liquor license for Sacred Heart Church – 5-0
• Approved common victuallers license for East Main Café – 5-0
• Appointed Brian Shaw to Planning Board (associate) – 5-0
• Appointed Peter Tarbox as alternate member of Conservation Commission – 5-0

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

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the FY26 budget. Members will also consider second readings of policies concerning non-discrimination, sexual harassment, first aid, and medicine administration.

• Public hearing on FY26 Budget
• Vote on 2025-2026 School Choice
• Second reading of Policy AC (Non-Discrimination) and Policy ACAB (Sexual Harassment/Title IX)
• Second reading of Policy EBB (First Aid) and Policy JLCD (Administering Medicine to Students)
• Approval of disposal of surplus library books and IT equipment

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review reports from the Senior Center Director and the Friends of Senior Center. Members will discuss potential outreach to Congressional representatives regarding funding cuts and a remembrance for past Chairperson Elaine Gould.

• Discussion on contacting Representatives James McGovern and Richard Neal regarding possible funding cuts
• Decision on remembrance for past Chairperson Elaine Gould at the Senior Center
• Review of March 2025 Senior Center Director Report
• Review of March 2025 Friends of Senior Center Report

Water Sewer Commission

The Commission will review updates for the Water and Sewer departments, including infrastructure projects and sludge issues. Members will discuss the FY26 budget, water and sewer rates, and a rate setting hearing.

• FY26 Budget and water/sewer rates
• Abatement request for 121 Main St
• Meter Replacement Project
• Bigelow Road Construction
• Mass DOT Project (RT 16 - RT 395 Interchange)

The commission approved the draft minutes from March 6, 2025 by unanimous yeas. They approved a 50% abatement of excess sewer charges for 121 Main Street. The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Approved draft minutes from 03/06/25 (yeas: Andrade, Duteau, Gabor, Becker)
• Approved 50% abatement of excess sewer usage charge for 121 Main Street
• Adjourned meeting at 4:10 PM (yeas: Andrade, Becker, Gabor, Duteau)

School Building Committee

The Webster Public Schools Building Committee will review and potentially vote on a change order (OCO#12) for new construction hard cost commitments. They will also hear a financial/schedule update from the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) and a design/construction update from Flansburgh. Approval of meeting minutes and warrants are also up for votes.

• Potential vote on OCO#12 for new construction change orders (hard cost commitments)
• Review and possible approval of March 4, 2025 regular session minutes
• OPM financial and schedule update
• Approval of warrants with potential vote

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a draft decision on a special permit for a deck addition to a restaurant/bar with pre-existing non-conforming use at 141 Worcester Road in a residential zone. The board will also hold a remand public hearing regarding a garage at 16 Robinson Street to determine if it violated zoning bylaws at the time of construction, with a continuance requested. Action items include approving minutes from previous meetings and releasing draft executive session minutes.

• Draft decision on special permit for deck addition to Saloon 6 restaurant/bar at 141 Worcester Road (Assessor ID 21-A-2-0) in Single Family Residential district
• Remand public hearing from Cronan v. Fitton to determine if garage at 16 Robinson Street violated zoning bylaw Section 650-28 at time of construction (continuance requested from March 4 meeting)
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 4, 2025 and March 4, 2025
• Release of draft executive session minutes from August 6, 2024
• Executive session to review draft minutes from March 4, 2025 under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(7)

The Board approved the February 4 and March 4, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 roll‑call vote. It also approved and released the March 4, 2025 executive session minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The Board approved all findings (F1‑F22) and unanimously granted a special permit with conditions Cl‑C11 for a patio addition at 141 Worcester Road. The Board directed Planning Director Ann Morgan to sign the decision.

• Approved February 4, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved release of March 4, 2025 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Approved Findings F1‑F10 (5-0)
• Approved Findings F11‑F22 (5-0)
• Granted special permit with conditions Cl‑C11 for 141 Worcester Road (5-0)
• Directed Ann Morgan to sign the decision (5-0)

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement System board will consider approving March warrants totaling $537,418.25, covering payroll and payables. They will also vote on refunds of accumulated deductions for former school department employees and a transfer of service credits. Other business includes approving the 2024 annual statement and receiving the PRIT economic outlook report.

• Vote to approve March 2025 warrants: payroll $415,921.71 and payables $121,496.54 (total $537,418.25)
• Vote to approve refund of accumulated deductions for Carolyn Faulkner and Felicia Hayes, formerly of Webster School Department
• Vote to approve transfer of accumulated deductions for Rebecca Beaupre, Webster School Department, with 9 years 2 months creditable service
• Vote to approve 2024 Annual Statement to PERAC
• Discussion of PRIT Report and Economic Outlook Report (votes possible)

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. It then approved March 2025 payroll and payable warrants totaling $537,418.25. The board also approved several refunds and a transfer of deductions for former school‑district employees, submitted the 2024 Annual Statement to PERAC, set the next meeting for April 24, 2025, and adjourned.

• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 warrants – Payroll $415,921.71, Payables $121,496.54 (total $537,418.25) (unanimous)
• Approved Option B refund of deductions to beneficiary Sheryl Niemiec (unanimous)
• Approved refund of accumulated deductions for Carolyn Faulkner (unanimous)
• Approved refund of accumulated deductions for Felicia Hayes (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of accumulated deductions for Rebecca Beaupre and accepted liability for 9 years 2 months service (unanimous)
• Approved submission of 2024 Annual Statement to PERAC (unanimous)
• Approved meeting schedule for April 24, 2025 (unanimous)

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

The Webster School Committee will review and vote on the FY26 budget, hold first readings of several policies including non-discrimination, sexual harassment, and head lice, and consider an amendment to the bullying prevention plan. The committee will also accept donations totaling $1,020 for Girls on the Run and approve a $5,512.44 transfer from the Webster Middle School Activity Savings Account.

• FY26 Budget Review and Approval
• First readings of policies: AC (Non-Discrimination), ACAB (Sexual Harassment/Title IX), ACAB-R (Grievance Procedure), AC-R (Civil Rights Grievance), JLCC-B (Head Lice), JLCD (Administering Medicine), EBB (First Aid)
• Amendment of the District's Bullying Prevention and Interventions Plan
• Acceptance of donations: $850 from Century Tool Company and $170 from Laura Hackett for Girls on the Run at Park Ave Elementary
• Transfer of $5,512.44 from Webster Middle School Activity Savings Account to Checking Account

Soldiers & Sailors Monuments Committee

The Trustees of Soldiers' Monument will meet to approve minutes, review a financial report, and discuss purchasing flowers, wreaths, bushes, and trees for Memorial Day. The agenda also includes other business unknown at the time of posting.

• Consideration of purchasing flowers, wreaths, bushes, and trees for Memorial Day (specific dollar amount unclear in agenda text)
• Reading and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Financial report for the committee

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on March 24, 2025. Key actions include approving the minutes from February, hearing the Director's Report, and voting on several new business items such as a Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) increase, a CFA oil furnace contract, and a contract with Fenton, Ewald & Associates for 2025-2026. The board will also consider a housekeeping standards policy and DLS rates effective April 1, 2025. The meeting is open to the public with a resident comment period.

• Approval of Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) Increase
• Approval of CFA Oil Furnace Second Island contract
• Approval of Fenton, Ewald & Associates PC 2025-2026 contract
• Approval of Housekeeping Standards Policy
• DLS rates effective 4/1/2025

The Webster Housing Authority approved a $454,258.99 increase to its financial assistance award. It also approved a $237,500 oil‑furnace conversion, a 2025‑2026 contract with Fenton, Ewald & Associates, and a new housekeeping standards policy. The board accepted the March 2025 financials pending a clarification question and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑1)
• Approved $454,258.99 increase in financial assistance award (3‑0)
• Approved $237,500 oil‑furnace conversion for Second Island (3‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 contract with Fenton, Ewald & Associates (3‑0)
• Approved Housekeeping Standards Policy (3‑0)
• Approved March 2025 financials pending question (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Planning Board

The Webster Planning Board will vote on several site plan endorsements, including stormwater permit at 310 Thompson Road and parking modification at 300R Thompson Road. Public meetings and hearings include modifying a site plan for outdoor seating and EV charging at 137 East Main Street, a subdivision waiver request for dead-end street turnarounds on Camile Road, and a special permit modification to convert a Curaleaf grow facility to research and development space at 30 Worcester Road.

• Approval Not Required (ANR) plan at 38 Colonial Road – West View Properties
• Site plan endorsement with stormwater permit – 310 Thompson Road – Eli Simon Realty
• Site plan modification for commercial parking – 300R Thompson Road – Three Hundred LLC
• Acceptance of as-built plan for Batten Street Solar, 7 Malden Drive – Nexamp (continued from 2/24)
• Public hearing: modification of special permit to reduce grow facility and convert to R&D – 30 Worcester Road – Curaleaf

The Webster Planning Board accepted the February 24, 2025 minutes and endorsed an ANR plan for 38 Colonial Road with a scale waiver. It approved the site‑plan endorsement for 310 Thompson Road stormwater permit and decided to correct fence and address errors on the 300R Thompson Road plan. The Board also continued a hearing for Camille Road to May 19 and closed public hearings for the 137 East Main Street and Curaleaf projects before adjourning.

• Accepted February 24, 2025 minutes – motion passed 5-0
• Endorsed 38 Colonial Road ANR plan with waiver – motion passed 5-0
• Approved 310 Thompson Road stormwater site‑plan endorsement – motion passed 5-0
• Decided to correct fence and address errors on 300R Thompson Road plan – no vote taken
• Continued Camille Road/Sutton Road Estates hearing to May 19 – motion passed 5-0
• Closed public hearing for 137 East Main Street modification – motion passed 5-0
• Closed public hearing for Curaleaf special permit modification – motion passed 5-0
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed 5-0

Planning Board

The Webster Planning Board will vote on site plan endorsements for properties at 310 and 300R Thompson Road, and consider a continued request for an as-built plan for the Batten Street Solar project. A public meeting is scheduled to finalize a draft decision allowing outdoor seating and EV charging stations at 137 East Main Street. The board will hold public hearings on a subdivision waiver for dead-end street turnarounds on Camile Road and on Curaleaf's proposal to convert its grow facility at 30 Worcester Road into research and development space. Discussion items include engineering updates and zoning by-law updates regarding accessory dwelling units and solar.

• Vote on site plan endorsement for stormwater permit at 310 Thompson Road (Eli Simon Realty LLC)
• Vote on site plan endorsement for commercial parking modification at 300R Thompson Road (Three Hundred LLC)
• Public meeting to finalize decision on outdoor seating and EV charging stations at 137 East Main Street (Nouria Energy)
• Public hearing on subdivision waiver for dead-end street turnarounds on Camile Road (Sutton Road Estates)
• Public hearing on Curaleaf's modification of special permit to convert grow facility to R&D at 30 Worcester Road

The board accepted the February 24, 2025 minutes, endorsed the ANR plan for 38 Colonial Road with a scale waiver, and approved the site‑plan endorsement for 310 Thompson Road. It also passed motions to close the public hearing for 137 East Main Street, continue the Camille Road hearing to May 19, and close the Curaleaf hearing. All motions were approved unanimously 5‑0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

• Accepted February 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Endorsed ANR Plan for 38 Colonial Road with waiver (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Endorsement Set for 310 Thompson Road (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 137 East Main Street (5-0)
• Continued Camille Road hearing to May 19 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Curaleaf at 30 Worcester Road (5-0)
• Appointed Kristopher Fowler as full Planning Board member (by Board of Selectmen)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Webster Middle School Council

The Webster Middle School Council will meet to approve the minutes from January 16, 2025, receive a budget update, discuss the school improvement plan, and continue a review process. The agenda contains routine procedural items and updates with no specific votes or proposals detailed.

• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget update
• Discussion of school improvement plan
• Continued review process

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will determine demolition delays for two properties on Thompson Road. The body will also discuss the Historical Plaque Program and a request from the Board of Selectmen regarding the Community Preservation Act.

• Demolition delay determination for house built in 1955 at 128 Thompson Road
• Demolition delay determination for house built in 1954 at 130 Thompson Road
• Discussion of Historical Plaque Program costs, forms, and signs
• Adoption of Historic Significance Form for demolition delay requests
• Community Preservation Act request from Board of Selectmen

The Webster Historical Commission unanimously approved negative determinations for the demolition of houses at 128 and 130 Thompson Road, finding no historical significance. The commission also revised the CPA Exploratory Committee's charge to require a draft warrant article and set a March 31, 2026 completion date. Additionally, it incorporated historic significance criteria into the demolition delay application form and tabled the historical plaque program for further research.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 and December 24, 2024 (4-0)
• Negative determination for 128 Thompson Road demolition (4-0)
• Negative determination for 130 Thompson Road demolition (4-0)
• Revised CPA Exploratory Committee charge to add 'identify' and draft warrant article language (4-0)
• Revised CPA Exploratory Committee charge to complete work by March 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Incorporated historic significance criteria into demolition delay application (4-0)
• Tabled historical plaque program to April meeting

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

The Webster School Committee is holding a workshop to discuss the FY26 budget with the District Leadership Team. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is solely a discussion session.

• FY26 Budget Workshop with District Leadership Team

Board of Library Trustees

The Gladys E Kelly Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive reports from the director and friends group, and address unfinished business. Key discussion items include a letter to the Town Administrator, the strategic plan priority items, status updates on National Grid and Nest systems, the ARSL grant, and a budget revision update. The board will also cover staff updates, warrant process, office space/water fountain, and the trustee handbook.

• Letter to Town Administrator
• Strategic Plan Priority Items
• National Grid Status
• ARSL Grant
• Budget Revision Update

The Board of Library Trustees approved spending $7,589.35 from State Aid for new office furniture (desks, filing cabinets, monitor arms, credenza) for the new office space. The board also agreed to have the Treasurer provide warrant updates at each meeting. No other major decisions were made; several items were discussed or deferred.

• Approved $7,589.35 for office furniture from State Aid (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 13 meeting (unanimous, Mary abstained)
• Agreed Treasurer will report warrant approvals at each meeting

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

The Webster School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget update and monthly fundraising reports under old business. New business includes accepting $5,000 from the Fels Family for the Sports Department and $5,000 from Central Breaker & Control for Girls on the Run, plus a donation of tissues and kindness bags from the Worcester County Sheriff. The committee will also vote on the Bartlett High School Program of Studies for 2025-2026, the MCAS competency determination, and an FY25 calendar change. Routine items include approval of prior minutes and signing warrants.

• Acceptance of $5,000 donation from Fels Family to Sports Department
• Acceptance of $5,000 donation from Central Breaker & Control to Girls on the Run at Park Ave Elementary
• Approval of Bartlett High School Program of Studies SY 2025-2026
• FY26 Budget Update (discussion only)
• Approval of FY25 School Calendar change

Board of Selectmen

The Webster Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and vote on amending a fuel storage license to store 30,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel at 138 East Main St. They will also discuss special education transportation with the schools superintendent, vote on a marijuana license for Webster Cannabis Company at 4 Town Forest Road, and approve several liquor and victualler licenses. Additional business includes appointments to the Finance and Planning boards and opening warrants for spring town meetings.

• Public hearing and vote on amending fuel storage license at 138 East Main St (30,000 gallons total)
• Discussion with Webster Schools Superintendent on special education and transportation
• Vote on marijuana license for Webster Cannabis Company at 4 Town Forest Road
• Approve common victualler license for Subway (new ownership) at 188 Gore Road
• Appoint Michael Tocco to Finance Committee and Kristopher Fowler to Planning Board

The Board of Selectmen approved a host community agreement with Webster Cannabis Company LLC, allowing the town's second retail marijuana license to proceed. The board also approved several licenses and appointments, including a fuel tank storage amendment, a pole relocation, and new committee members. A discussion on rising special education transportation costs highlighted a 96% increase for special ed, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved host community agreement with Webster Cannabis Company LLC (5-0)
• Approved fuel tank storage license amendment at 138 East Main Street (5-0)
• Approved National Grid pole relocation on Prospect Street (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Tocco to Finance Committee for 3-year term (5-0)
• Granted special one-day liquor license to St. Joseph's School for March 15 banquet (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Subway, dba DND Sub Inc. (5-0)
• Appointed Kristopher Fowler to Planning Board full member (5-0)
• Approved Town election warrant for 2025 (5-0)

Water Sewer Commission

The commission will review February minutes and receive updates on the water meter replacement project, unaccounted water, and Bigelow Road construction. Sewer department updates include a sludge residual issue at the wastewater treatment plant. Old business covers the Mass DOT Route 16/Route 395 interchange project, the water service line inventory, a PFAS settlement, and a Synagro update. A new business item is a discussion of a joint meeting with Dudley.

• Meter Replacement Project
• Bigelow Road Construction
• WWTP Sludge Residual Issue
• Mass DOT Project (RT 16 - RT395 Interchange)
• PFAS settlement

The Webster Water Sewer Commission approved the draft minutes from February 6 and February 26, 2025, as written. The meeting focused on updates: the meter replacement project is about 50% complete, the Bigelow Road PFAS plant construction is progressing, and the town faces potential legal action from GEG and Gravity Construction over disputed charges. No formal decisions were made on these items; the commission discussed but did not vote on advancing the biosolids design or other matters.

• Approved draft minutes from 02/06/25 (4-0)
• Approved draft minutes from 02/26/25 (4-0)

School Building Committee

The Webster School Building Committee will review minutes from February and receive an OPM report on finances and schedule. They are scheduled to vote on hard cost commitments for new construction change order OCO#11, as well as soft cost commitments including Designer's Contract Amendment #7 and OPM Contract Amendment #5. A design/construction update from Flansburgh and approval of warrants are also on the agenda.

• Potential vote on OCO#11 for new construction change orders
• Potential vote on Designer's Contract Amendment #7
• Potential vote on OPM Contract Amendment #5
• Financial and schedule update from OPM
• Design/construction update from Flansburgh

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings: one on a remand from a court case regarding a garage at 16 Robinson Street, and another on a special permit application to add a deck to a restaurant and bar (Saloon 6) at 141 Worcester Road, which is in a Single Family Residential zone. The board may also approve February meeting minutes and meet in executive session to review draft minutes from November 2024.

• Remand public hearing on garage at 16 Robinson Street (Assessor ID 28-A-18-0) for alleged zoning bylaw violation; continuance requested
• Special permit application to expand non-conforming use by adding a deck to a restaurant/bar at 141 Worcester Road (Assessor ID 21-A-2-0); applicant Bill LePage for Saloon 6
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 4, 2025
• Executive session to review draft minutes from November 20, 2024

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals continued a remand hearing on a garage at 16 Robinson Street to April 1, 2025, and closed the public hearing for a special permit to add a patio to the restaurant/bar at 141 Worcester Road. No final decision was made on the patio application. The board also entered executive session to review prior minutes.

• Continued remand hearing on 16 Robinson Street garage to April 1, 2025 (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for special permit for patio at 141 Worcester Road (6-0)
• Entered executive session to review Nov 20, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled approval of Feb 4, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Webster Board of Health will vote on proposed amendments to the Body Art Regulations and approve the January 6, 2025 meeting minutes. They will also receive an update on a housing case at 242 Main Street #3, hear the Health Director's report including introduction of a new regional inspector, and discuss remote meeting provisions under the extended Open Meeting Law.

• Vote to adopt proposed 'Webster Board of Health Body Art Regulations' amendments
• Approval of January 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• 242 Main Street #3 Housing Case Update
• Introduction of Regional Health Inspector Alexandra Walter
• Discussion of Remote Meetings / Open Meeting Law extension

The Board of Health unanimously approved the amended Body Art Regulations as written, with clarifications on non-porous ceilings and anatomy course requirements. The Board also discussed ongoing housing violations at 242 Main Street #3, noting uncorrected smoke detector and egress issues. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting included reports and introductions.

• Approved January 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Body Art Regulations (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review February reports from the Senior Center Director and the Friends of Senior Center. Members will discuss transportation options for seniors and those with disabilities and the appointment of Michael Makara to the Council.

• Update on transportation sources via the Tri-Valley board
• Appointment of Michael Makara to the CoA
• Remembrance of past Chairperson Elaine Gould

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement System board will vote on three superannuation retirements from the School Department, approve a rollover of accumulated deductions for a former employee, and approve February 2025 warrants totaling $538,880.03. The board will also receive a PRIT report and economic outlook, and vote on minutes and administrative updates.

• Vote to approve February 2025 warrants: payroll $401,820.19, payables $137,059.84, total $538,880.03
• Vote to approve superannuation retirement of Pamela Ward (Webster School Dept., effective April 22, 2025, Option A)
• Vote to approve superannuation retirement of Elizabeth Baldyga (Webster School Dept., effective March 31, 2025, Option A)
• Vote to approve superannuation retirement of Kathy Ann Nedoroscik (Webster School Dept., date and option to be determined)
• Vote to approve rollover of accumulated deductions for Jane Walsh (formerly of Webster School Department)

The Webster Contributory Retirement System board approved the February warrants totaling $538,880.03, the rollover of accumulated deductions for Jane Walsh, and the superannuation retirements of Pamela Ward, Elizabeth Baldyga, and Kathy Ann Nedoroscik, all from the Webster School Department. The board also approved the January 30, 2025 meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the minutes approval.

• Approved February 2025 warrants totaling $538,880.03 (5-0)
• Approved rollover of accumulated deductions for Jane Walsh (5-0)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Pamela Ward, effective April 22, 2025, Option A (5-0)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Elizabeth Baldyga, effective March 31, 2025, Option A (5-0)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Kathy Ann Nedoroscik, effective March 3, 2025, Option B (5-0)
• Approved January 30, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Doros abstained)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster and Dudley Water/Sewer Commissions will hold a joint meeting to discuss the FY26 capital budget and a true-up of the FY24 Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA). Additional discussions may include other IMA-related matters for sewage services.

• Capital Budget for FY26
• IMA true up for FY24
• Any other Dudley/Webster Sewage IMA related discussion

The Webster and Dudley Water/Sewer Commissions met jointly and discussed the FY2026 capital budget, noting no changes except for the Bio-Solids project, which is still pending a design contract. They agreed to have staff meet to recalculate indirect costs using actual costs instead of budgeted costs, which could save Dudley $12,000. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Agreed to have Mr. Abrahams and Mr. Brinkman meet to calculate indirect costs using actual costs vs. budgeted costs
• Decided to review indirect cost calculations rather than the entire IMA format
• Noted Sewer Aeration Phase 2 project cost estimate of $5,100,000
• Discussed potential disposal of liquid sludge at Upper Blackstone Waste Water Treatment Plant

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

The Webster School Committee will hold a final reading and vote on policy JKAA, which governs the physical restraint of students. The committee will also receive an update on the FY26 budget and consider approving out-of-state travel for the 7th and 8th grade band and chorus. Additionally, they are expected to appoint a Director of Student Support Services.

• Final reading and approval of Policy JKAA – Physical Restraint of Students
• FY26 Budget update
• Approval for 7th and 8th grade band and chorus to perform at an out-of-state music festival
• Appointment of Director of Student Support Services

Office of Community Develpoment

The Webster Office of Community Development will hold a public hearing to discuss a FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant application for up to $850.000, including first-phase reconstruction of Aldrich Street. The hearing also covers progress on current grants, a proposed amendment to the FY 2022-2023 grant to fund a two-family residence on Slater Street for lower-income households, and local housing and development needs.

• FY 2025 CDBG Mini-Entitlement grant application up to $850.000 for Aldrich Street roadway, curbing, sidewalks, and storm drainage upgrades
• Planned amendment to FY 2022-2023 grant: transfer funds from Davis Street project to help Webster Housing Authority acquire a two-family residence on Slater Street
• Discussion of unmet housing and community development needs under the Community Development Strategy (CDS)
• Possible expansion of the Webster Center CDBG Target Area
• Public comment period on proposed activities, grant amendment, and CDS modifications

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will meet to discuss modernization, vacancies, and maintenance. The board will consider approving a capital funding application for the EOHLC.

• Approval of Capital Funding Application EOHLC
• Review of monthly financials and year-end submission
• Discussion of modernization, vacancy, and maintenance
• Executive session to discuss property purchase, exchange, lease, or value

The Webster Housing Authority tabled a capital funding application to EOHLC after the sale of a house on Slater St, with board members agreeing to postpone a decision on whether to search for another property or build a bungalow on currently owned land. The board approved the January 27 regular minutes and February 4 special meeting minutes, as well as the February 1-11 check register and certifications for lead paint compliance and top 5 salary earners. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 27, 2025 regular minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 4, 2025 special meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Tabled capital funding application to EOHLC
• Accepted February 1-11 check register (4-0)
• Approved certificate of compliance for lead paint law (4-0)
• Approved certification of top 5 salary earners (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider as-built plans for solar and stormwater projects and a site plan for the Samuel Slater Experience. The board will also discuss a draft by-law update for accessory dwelling units and a master plan update.

• As-built plan for Batten Street Solar at 7 Malden Drive
• Stormwater permit as-built plan for 56 Worcester Road
• Site plan for parking and stormwater at 31 Ray Street
• Site plan modification for outdoor seating and EV charging at 137 East Main Street
• Special permit and site plan modification for parking at 30 Worcester Road

The Planning Board approved the site plan for the Samuel Slater Experience at 31 Ray Street, including a parking waiver, with conditions. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and continued a public hearing for a site plan modification at 137 East Main Street. Several other items were tabled or removed from the agenda. The chairman announced he is stepping down.

• Approved site plan for Samuel Slater Experience at 31 Ray Street with conditions and one waiver (4-0)
• Approved Findings F1-F15 and F16-F19 for the site plan (4-0)
• Granted waiver from setback requirement for parking (4-0)
• Authorized staff to sign the decision (4-0)
• Approved minutes from December 30, 2024 and January 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled Batten Street Solar as-built plan until next meeting
• Removed 56 Worcester Road stormwater permit from agenda until applicant requests again
• Continued public meeting for 137 East Main Street to March 24, 2025 (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will meet to approve several sets of minutes, discuss demolition delay determinations, and review old business including the Community Preservation Act and the Historical Plaque Program (process, forms, signs, and cost). The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-based with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from five prior meetings (Sept 2024–Jan 2025)
• Demolition Delay Determinations (no specific properties listed)
• Discussion of Historical Plaque Program – process, forms, signs, and cost
• Old Business update on Community Preservation Act with Board of Selectmen
• Workshop session under New Business

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors will approve minutes from January 23, receive an update on FY2026 State 911 Grant funding, and vote on three personnel actions regarding dispatcher Jessica Mahota: confirming her promotion to full-time effective March 2, 2025, setting her pay rate consistent with prior service, and awarding vacation time based on prior full-time service.

• Confirm promotion of per-diem dispatcher Jessica Mahota to full-time effective March 2, 2025
• Approve pay rate for Jessica Mahota consistent with prior full-time and per-diem service under Article 17 of MassCOP Local 497 contract
• Award vacation time to Jessica Mahota consistent with prior full-time service under Article 13 of MassCOP Local 497 contract
• FY2026 State 911 Grant Funding Update (discussion only)
• Approval of January 23, 2025 regular session minutes

The SWCCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of per-diem dispatcher Jessica Mahota to a full-time position, with credit for prior service affecting her pay rate and vacation eligibility. The board also approved the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction, and received an update on FY26 state grant funding, which remained level and required no budget changes.

• Approved January 23, 2025 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jessica Mahota as full-time dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved service credit for Mahota setting pay rate at $26.88 (unanimous)
• Approved 2 years of service credit for vacation purposes (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Webster Board of Library Trustees will convene to discuss financial reports, an office space update, a building maintenance item regarding water fountains, and a grant review. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Warrants and financial reports review
• Office space update
• Building maintenance: water fountains
• Big Read Grant stipend letter review
• Budget discussion

The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved spending $7,589.35 from State Aid for office furniture (desks, filing cabinets, monitor arms, credenza) for the new office space. The board also approved minutes from January 9 and January 23 meetings, and agreed that the Treasurer will report on approved warrants at each meeting. Other items discussed included water fountain replacement, budget concerns, and grant applications.

• Approved $7,589.35 for office furniture from State Aid (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 9 as written (6-0, Rich abstained)
• Approved minutes from January 23 amended to include 'Special' in heading (5-0, Susan abstained)
• Agreed Treasurer will give warrant update at each meeting

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission is holding a joint meeting with the Dudley Water/Sewer Commission to discuss the FY25 capital budget and a true-up of the FY24 Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA). There will also be discussion of any other Dudley/Webster sewage IMA related topics. The agenda is short and mostly procedural.

• Discussion of the Capital Budget for FY25
• True-up of the IMA for FY24
• Any other Dudley/Webster sewage IMA related discussion

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

The Webster School Committee will discuss and potentially approve a 1% cap on Webster student enrollment in Massachusetts virtual schools, review the FY26 budget, and consider approval of a behavior coach at Park Avenue Elementary. Other items include approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar, an overnight field trip for DECA competition, acceptance of a donation from Roslin Company, and a warrant signing for $654,216.16. The meeting also includes updates from the superintendent, business manager, and Bartlett High School principal.

• Discussion and approval of 1% cap of Webster student enrollment in Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Schools (CMVS)
• Review and approval of 2025-2026 school calendar
• Approval of behavior coach at Park Ave Elementary
• Acceptance of miscellaneous donations from Roslin Company in Hopkinton, MA
• Signing of warrant in the amount of $654,216.16

Board of Health

The Webster Board of Health will hold a landlord hearing regarding a comprehensive inspection at 242 Main Street #3 (Case #591F7). No other business is on the agenda. The meeting will be held at the Webster Police Station with remote participation available via pre-registration.

• 242 Main Street #3 — Case #591F7 Comprehensive Inspection — Landlord Hearing Request

The Board of Health held a hearing on 242 Main Street #3 after a comprehensive inspection found about 30 violations. The board voted unanimously to require the landlord to correct conditions deemed to endanger in common areas by February 17, 2025, submit documentation of prior repairs by February 14, 2025, and achieve full compliance on all outstanding violations by April 11, 2025. A reinspection is scheduled for February 24, 2025.

• Approved compliance schedule for 242 Main St #3 (unanimous)
• Required common-area endangerment fixes by Feb 17, 2025
• Required repair documentation by Feb 14, 2025
• Required full compliance on all violations by Apr 11, 2025
• Scheduled reinspection for Feb 24, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and vote on a fuel storage license for East Main Street Gas & Market, LLC. The board will also consider a bingo license, a municipal loan bond, and several board appointments.

• Public hearing and vote for fuel storage license at 138 East Main St. for 30,000 gallons of fuel
• Vote to approve the General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2025 Bond
• Vote on Bingo License for Webster-Dudley Post American Legion #184 at 9 Houghton St.
• Vote on SCMPPH Grant IMA to accept Dudley back into the region for shared health services
• Appointment of Michael Makara to the Council on Aging for a 3-year term

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a fuel storage license for East Main Street Gas & Market, a $16.875 million general obligation bond, a bingo license for the American Legion, and the reappointment of Dudley to a regional health partnership. They also appointed Michael Makara to the Council on Aging and accepted the Town Administrator's report, which noted no proposals for the Town Hall auditorium restoration.

• Approved fuel storage license for East Main Street Gas & Market (4-0)
• Approved $16.875M general obligation bond (4-0)
• Approved bingo license for Webster-Dudley Post American Legion (4-0)
• Approved amendment to SCMPPH Grant IMA accepting Dudley back (4-0)
• Appointed Michael Makara to Council on Aging (4-0)
• Accepted Town Administrator's report (4-0)
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Water Sewer Commission

The Webster Water Sewer Commission will discuss the draft FY26 Water Sewer Budget and Capital Plan, along with updates on the PFAS settlement, Synagro biosolids contract, and water meter replacement project. The commission will also consider a senior rate form issue at 36 Batten Street and converting summer accounts to quarterly billing for select addresses.

• Draft FY26 Water Sewer Budget
• Draft FY26 Capital Plan
• PFAS settlement update
• Synagro biosolids update
• Senior rate form issue at 36 Batten Street

The commission unanimously approved revised Section 12 of the water rules and regulations to meet MassDEP/EPA requirements. They also approved a senior rate exception for a customer at 36 Batten Street and a motion to have Matt Abrahams review the indirect cost methodology. The meeting included updates on the biosolids contract, meter replacement, and sewer projects, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved revised Section 12 of water rules and regulations (4-0)
• Granted senior rate exception for 36 Batten Street (4-0)
• Approved motion to have Matt Abrahams review indirect cost methodology (4-0)
• Approved draft minutes from 01/02/25 (4-0)

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on February 4, 2025. The board will vote on approving a $112,200 contract for Roof Replacement Phase 2 at Golden Heights, awarded to Mikes Construction Co. Inc. They will also set regular meeting dates for a later session.

• Vote to approve Roof Replacement Phase 2 at Golden Heights with a $112,200 contract to Mikes Construction Co. Inc.
• Set regular meeting dates for February 24, 2024, at 5:30 PM

The Webster Housing Authority approved a $112,200 contract for Phase 2 roof replacement at Golden Heights II, awarding it to Mike's Construction as the lowest bidder. The vote was unanimous (3-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 11:05 am.

• Approved $112,200 roof replacement contract for Golden Heights II to Mike's Construction (3-0)

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will discuss financial and schedule updates for school construction. The body may vote on hard cost change orders, a designer's contract amendment, and MSBA PFA amendments.

• New Construction Change Orders - OCO#10
• Designers Contract Amendment #6
• MSBA PFA Amendments
• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) update
• Warrant Review

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve draft minutes, vote on draft decisions for three applications (a shed modification, a variance for a garage with living space, and a special permit for a garage and porch), and hold a public hearing on a remand case regarding a garage violation at 16 Robinson Street. The board will also receive a staff report on the Accessory Dwelling Unit By-Law.

• Draft decision on modification of special permit for a shed at 91 Bates Point Road (Antoinette Dobosz, applicant)
• Draft decision on variance for minimum lot size to construct a two-car garage with living space at 60 Colonial Drive (Bryan & Sharon Pelletier, applicants)
• Draft decision on special permit for construction of a garage and porch at 252 Thompson Road (Ken LaRose, applicant)
• Public hearing on remand: Cronan v. Fitton et al. to determine if a garage at 16 Robinson Street violated zoning bylaw Section 650-28 when constructed
• Staff report on Accessory Dwelling Unit By-Law

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit modification for a shed at 91 Bates Point Road, reducing its footprint from 160 to 120 square feet. The board also granted a variance for a garage with living space at 60 Colonial Drive and a special permit for a garage expansion at 252 Thompson Road. A public hearing on a garage at 16 Robinson Street was continued to March 4, 2025, pending clarification from the Land Court.

• Approved special permit modification for shed at 91 Bates Point Road (5-0)
• Granted variance for two-car garage with living space at 60 Colonial Drive (5-0)
• Granted special permit for garage and porch expansion at 252 Thompson Road (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 16 Robinson Street garage to March 4, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to address a specific action item regarding a property inspection. The board will hear a request from a landlord concerning a comprehensive inspection at 242 Main Street #3.

• Landlord hearing request for comprehensive inspection at 242 Main Street #3

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review January minutes, hear reports from the Senior Center Director and Friends of the Senior Center, discuss a remembrance for former Chairperson Elaine Gould, and receive an update from the Tri-Valley board on potential transportation for seniors and disabled individuals. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Review of January 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Senior Center Director report for January 2025
• Friends of Senior Center report for January 2025
• Discussion of remembrance for past chairperson Elaine Gould
• Update on transportation for seniors and disabled from Tri-Valley board

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Retirement Board will consider approving a Cost of Living Increase (COLA) for retirees, up to 3% on the first $18,000 of pensions effective July 1, 2025. They will also vote on warrants totaling $566,054.34 ($423,805.20 payroll and $142,249.14 payables). Other business includes approval of meeting minutes, refunds of accumulated deductions, acceptance of new members, and a transfer of creditable service. The meeting is hybrid in-person and remote.

• Vote on COLA for retirees: max 3% on first $18,000 of pension, effective July 1, 2025
• Approve warrants: payroll $423,805.20 and payables $142,249.14 (total $566,054.34)
• Refund of accumulated deductions for Randa Allawas, former Webster Public Library employee
• Accept new members (list attached to agenda)
• Approve transfer of accumulated deductions for Theodore Tetreault (13 years 8 months creditable service) from Webster Building Department

The Webster Retirement Board approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for retirees, effective July 1, 2025, on the first $18,000 of pension. They also approved warrants totaling $566,054.34, a refund for Randa Allawas, new members, an Option B refund, and a transfer of service for Theodore Tetreault. All votes were unanimous (4-0, with one excused).

• Approved 3% COLA for retirees effective July 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved January 2025 warrants totaling $566,054.34 (4-0)
• Approved refund of accumulated deductions for Randa Allawas (4-0)
• Approved 17 new members (4-0)
• Approved Option B refund for beneficiary of Germaine Wentworth (4-0)
• Approved transfer of accumulated deductions for Theodore Tetreault to Southbridge Retirement System (4-0)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2024 meeting (4-0)

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

The Webster School Committee will hear updates on the FY26 budget and consider approval of the Capital Improvement Program. The committee will also conduct a first reading of Policy JKAA on physical restraint of students and vote on accepting donations of SEL materials from Veterans Inc. for the Park Ave Elementary preschool. Additionally, they will approve a transfer of $3,399.11 from the middle school student activity account and sign a warrant for $382,171.82.

• FY26 Budget update and Capital Improvement Program approval
• First reading of Policy JKAA — Physical Restraint of Students
• Acceptance of SEL materials and toys donation from Veterans, Inc. for Park Ave Elementary preschool
• Transfer of $3,399.11 from Webster Middle School Student Activity savings to checking account
• Signing of warrant for $382,171.82

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve the FY25 budget certification, review December minutes, and hear the director's report on modernization, vacancies, and a resident survey. The board will also discuss a property purchase or lease in executive session and set the February meeting date.

• Approving FY25 Budget Certification
• Approving December 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Director's report: modernization, vacancy/maintenance, resident survey
• Executive session on property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
• Set meeting date for February 24, 2025

The Webster Housing Authority approved three FY25 operating budgets for state-aided housing programs (MRVP, 400-1, and 689), including the Executive Director's annual salary of $106,194, all by 4-0 votes. The board also approved the January 2025 check register and the minutes from the December 23, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on modernization, vacancies, and a resident survey.

• Approved FY25 operating budget for MRVP program (revenue $4,650, expenses $5,761, subsidy $0) and Executive Director salary $106,194 (4-0)
• Approved FY25 operating budget for program 400-1 (revenue $932,846, expenses $931,536, subsidy $295,078) and Executive Director salary $106,194 (4-0)
• Approved FY25 operating budget for program 689 (revenue $78,450, expenses $70,646, subsidy $0) and Executive Director salary $106,194 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from December 23, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved January 2025 check register (4-0)
• Moved to executive session to discuss property exchange/purchase (4-0)

Planning Board

The board will consider multiple ANR plans, as-built plan acceptances, and a draft decision on a stormwater permit for a new multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road. Public meetings continue site plan review for Samuel Slater Experience and a modification for outdoor seating and EV charging at 137 East Main Street. A discussion item covers potential redevelopment at 415-443 South Main Street.

• Draft decision on stormwater permit for multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road (Eli Simon Realty LLC)
• As-built plan acceptance for Batten Street Solar at 7 Malden Drive (Nexamp)
• Site plan continuation for Samuel Slater Experience at 31 Ray Street
• Modification of site plan for outdoor seating and EV charging at 137 East Main Street (Nouria Energy)
• Discussion of potential redevelopment at 415-443 South Main Street

The Webster Planning Board approved a stormwater permit for a new multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road, with conditions including filing a Long Term Operations and Maintenance Notice. The board also endorsed three ANR plans for 179 Upper Gore Road, 42 Bates Point Road, and 31-33 East Main Street. Two items were tabled to the next meeting: the Batten Street Solar as-built plan and the stormwater permit for 56 Worcester Road.

• Approved stormwater permit for 310 Thompson Road multi-family building (3-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 179 Upper Gore Road (3-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 42 Bates Point Road with scale waiver (3-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 31-33 East Main Street with scale waiver (3-0)
• Tabled Batten Street Solar as-built plan to Feb 24, 2025
• Tabled stormwater permit for 56 Worcester Road to Feb 24, 2025
• Continued site plan modification for 137 East Main Street to Feb 24, 2025
• Closed public meeting for 31 Ray Street site plan

Planning Board

The Webster Planning Board will consider a draft decision on a stormwater permit for construction of a new multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road. Other action items include approval of two ANR plans (179 Upper Gore Road and 42 Bates Point Road) and acceptance of as-built plans for a solar project and a stormwater permit. Public hearings are scheduled for site plan modifications at 31 Ray Street and 137 East Main Street, both continued from December 30. The board will also discuss potential redevelopment at 415-443 South Main Street and wall construction at 154 Lake Street.

• Stormwater permit decision for new multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road
• ANR plan approval for 179 Upper Gore Road (Daisy Lane LLC)
• ANR plan approval for 42 Bates Point Road (Avy Morse)
• As-built plan acceptance for Batten Street Solar at 7 Malden Drive
• Continued public hearing for site plan at 31 Ray Street (Samuel Slater Experience)

The Webster Planning Board approved a stormwater permit with conditions for a new multi-family building at 310 Thompson Road, voting unanimously 3-0. The board also endorsed three ANR plans for 179 Upper Gore Road, 42 Bates Point Road, and 31-33 East Main Street, all passing 3-0. Several items were tabled to the next meeting on February 24, 2025, including the Batten Street Solar as-built plan and the 137 East Main Street site plan modification.

• Approved stormwater permit for 310 Thompson Road with conditions (3-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 179 Upper Gore Road (3-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 42 Bates Point Road with scale waiver (3-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for 31-33 East Main Street with scale waiver (3-0)
• Closed public meeting for 31 Ray Street site plan (3-0)
• Continued 137 East Main Street site plan modification to Feb 24 (3-0)
• Tabled Batten Street Solar as-built plan to Feb 24
• Tabled 56 Worcester Road stormwater permit to Feb 24

SWCCC Operations

The South Worcester County Communications Center Operations Board meets to discuss updates on the radio system project and the FY2026 State 911 Development Grant, review the year-end report for calendar year 2024, and consider a policy revision on mandatory overtime. The board will also approve minutes from a prior session and receive updates on the future of IMC and regionalization.

• Update on Radio System Project and FY2026 State 911 Development Grant
• Policy Revision — 2.06 Mandatory Overtime
• Calendar Year 2024 Year End Report
• Update on Future of IMC
• Update on Regionalization

The Operations Board unanimously voted to forward a revised Mandatory Overtime policy (2.06) to the Board of Directors with a recommendation for approval. The board also approved the minutes from February 1, 2024, and received updates on the radio system project and future IMC replacement plans.

• Approved minutes from February 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Forwarded revised Policy 2.06 Mandatory Overtime to Board of Directors with recommendation for approval (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Webster Board of Library Trustees will hold a special meeting to review the 2025 budget and discuss stipends. No votes or final decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Budget review for fiscal year 2025
• Stipend discussion for trustees or staff

The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved the FY2026 budget request, which includes a net 10.2% increase. They also unanimously approved raising the Assistant Director's weekly stipend from $100 to $200 for extra work. The meeting was procedural and all votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2026 budget with net 10.2% increase (unanimous)
• Increased Assistant Director stipend from $100 to $200 per week (unanimous)

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors will review FY25 budget transfers totaling $2,282.40, consider the FY26 budget, and possibly vote on a policy regarding public release of recorded phone calls. The board will also discuss a policy revision on mandatory overtime and receive the 2024 year-end report.

• Budget transfers: $100 from Building & Grounds Maintenance to Postage, $175.90 to Supplies & Materials, $6.50 to Other Charges, and $2,000 from Employee Training to Travel & Conferences
• FY26 Budget Presentation
• Policy discussion and possible vote on 1.13 Public Release of Recorded Phone Calls
• Policy revision on 2.06 Mandatory Overtime
• Calendar Year 2024 Year End Report

The SWCCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the FY2026 budget request of $1,583,818.81, a level-service budget with no staffing changes. They also approved a revised Records Request for Recordings policy and a revision to the Mandatory Overtime policy. The board approved the December 20, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections.

• Approved FY2026 budget of $1,583,818.81 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Policy 1.13 Records Request for Recordings (unanimous)
• Approved revised Policy 2.06 Mandatory Overtime (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2024 Regular Session minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved and released December 20, 2024 Executive Session minutes with correction (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss the FY2025 budget and the Historical Plaque Program. The body is required to vote on authorizing the Chairman to submit a letter of partnership for a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant.

• Vote to authorize partnership letter for National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant with Gladys E. Public Kelly Library
• Discussion of FY2025 Budget
• Update on Historical Plaque Program
• Community Preservation Act Board of Selectmen action

The Webster Historical Commission approved a draft letter to partner with the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library in applying for a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read grant, and authorized Bryan Pelletier to sign it. The commission also authorized the chairman to submit a level-funded FY2026 budget of $5,000. Minutes from October and November 2024 were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved draft letter to partner with Gladys E. Kelly Public Library for NEA Big Read grant (4-0)
• Authorized Bryan Pelletier to sign the partnership letter (4-0)
• Authorized chairman to submit level-funded FY2026 budget of $5,000 (4-0)
• Tabled approval of October 29 and November 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Webster Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes from October and November 2024, discuss old business including the Community Preservation Act and a historical plaque program, and take up new business including the FY2025 budget and a partnership with the Gladys E. Public Kelly Library for a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant focused on water's role in local industrial history.

• Approval of minutes from October 29, 2024 and November 19, 2024
• Discussion of Community Preservation Act action by the Board of Selectmen
• First steps for a Historical Plaque Program
• Review of FY2025 budget
• Partnership with the library, Slater Museum, Nichols, and an environmental organization for an NEA Big Read Grant exploring water and industrial history

Webster Middle School Council

The Webster Middle School Council will discuss and review the school budget, student data (attendance and discipline), and the school improvement plan. The meeting also includes approval of the October 2024 minutes and a general data review. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Data review covering attendance and discipline
• Discussion of school budget
• Review of school improvement plan

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

The Webster School Committee will hear the FY26 department budget presentation and consider requests for intent to bargain from the custodians and the Webster Education Association. The committee will also accept donations from various individuals and organizations and approve a $25,992.30 transfer and a $412,218.86 warrant. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and superintendent reports.

• FY26 department budget presentation
• Custodians request for intent to bargain
• WEA request for intent to bargain
• Acceptance of multiple donations including $500 for PBIS from the Dowd Family and gift cards from Walmart
• Approval of $25,992.30 transfer from Bartlett High School student activity savings to checking account and signing of $412,218.86 warrant

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold votes on amendments to the entertainment license for Indian Ranch and on a junk dealers license for Lomuscio Trucking LLC at 114 Worcester Road. They will also discuss creating committees for the Community Preservation Act and a Master Plan Review Committee, along with other items like a police officer introduction, a birthday proclamation, a library update, and a sign for the Rain Garden at Memorial Beach.

• Discussion and possible vote on amendments to the Entertainment license for Indian Ranch (continued from December 2, 2024)
• Public hearing and possible vote on Junk Dealers license application for Lomuscio Trucking, LLC at 114 Worcester Road (continued from December 2, 2024)
• Discussion and possible vote to consider creating a committee for the Community Preservation Act
• Discussion and possible vote to consider creating a Master Plan Review Committee
• Discussion and possible vote to place a sign for the Rain Garden at Memorial Beach

The Board of Selectmen approved amendments to the Indian Ranch entertainment license, allowing 9 night shows with no Sunday shows except one before a holiday, and 3 back-to-back shows excluding Sundays. They also approved a junk dealers license for Lomuscio Trucking at 114 Worcester Road, replacing LaPlante Bros., Inc. Both votes were unanimous 5-0. The board also approved a sign honoring Ernie Benoit at the Memorial Beach rain garden.

• Approved Indian Ranch entertainment license amendments: 9 night shows, no Sunday shows except one before a holiday, 3 back-to-back shows excluding Sundays (5-0)
• Approved junk dealers license for Lomuscio Trucking at 114 Worcester Road (5-0)
• Approved sign in rain garden at Memorial Beach honoring Ernie Benoit (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 2 and December 9, 2024 meetings (5-0 each)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review financial reports and discuss library operations. Agenda items include staffing status, job descriptions, and building maintenance. The board will also address holiday hours for January and February 2025.

• Holiday hours for January and February 2025
• Staffing status and job descriptions
• Building update and maintenance
• Exhibit policy comments
• Stipend discussion

The Board of Library Trustees approved the Rules and Regulations for The Nest, a library space, and accepted the Treasurer's report. They discussed purchasing speakers with State Aid funds, applying for a $15,000 NEA Big Read grant, and staffing updates, including the need to post a position externally. The exhibit policy discussion was tabled to February, and the board entered executive session.

• Approved minutes as written (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved The Nest's Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Tabled exhibit policy discussion to February
• Entered executive session (unanimous)

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will discuss financial reports, construction updates, and technology updates. The body may vote on new commitments for air quality monitoring and construction change orders.

• Air quality monitoring for building odors by Fuss and O’Neill
• New Construction Change Order OCO#9
• Technology update change order
• Approval of the warrant
• Review of meeting minutes from December 3, 9, and 17, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider draft decisions on four variance and permit applications. The board will also hold public hearings for two new applications regarding garage and porch construction.

• Draft decision: Special permit modification for a shed at 91 Bates Point Road
• Draft decision: Minimum lot size variance for a garage with living space at 60 Colonial Drive
• Draft decision: Side yard setback variance for a garage at 222 Lower Gore Road
• Draft decision: Front yard setback variance for a detached garage at 76 Lower Gore Road
• Public hearings: Garage and porch construction at 252 Thompson Road and 67 Wawela Park Road

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit to Ken LaRose for an expansion of a pre-existing, non-conforming attached garage at 252 Thompson Road, with a 20-foot height limitation. The board also approved the withdrawal of a variance application for 67 Wawela Park Road and tabled several draft decisions due to lack of a quorum. A variance application for 222 Lower Gore Road was denied after failing to meet required criteria.

• Granted special permit for garage expansion at 252 Thompson Road with 20-ft height limit (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of variance application for 67 Wawela Park Road (5-0)
• Denied variance for attached garage at 222 Lower Gore Road (2-2)
• Tabled draft decision for shed at 91 Bates Point Road due to lack of quorum
• Tabled draft decision for garage at 60 Colonial Drive due to lack of quorum
• Approved minutes of November 20 and December 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Granted variance by constructive approval at 76 Lower Gore Road

Board of Health

The Webster Board of Health will discuss and vote on proposed regulations governing the practice of bodywork, including adoption of the regulations and an amendment to the fee schedule adding new permit fees. The meeting also includes revisions to body art regulations, approval of past minutes, and a health director's report covering inspections, communicable disease updates, and staffing changes. Public comment is allowed on both discussion items.

• Vote to adopt proposed 'Webster Board of Health Regulations Governing the Practice of Bodywork'
• Vote to amend Webster Fee Schedule to add Bodywork Establishment and Practitioner Permit Fees
• Discussion of revisions to Webster Body Art Regulations
• Health Director's Report including SCMPPH Staffing Updates and ADU regulatory changes
• Approval of November 4, 2024 and December 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Health unanimously adopted the proposed Webster Board of Health Regulations Governing the Practice of Bodywork, with an effective date of January 6, 2025. They also approved a fee schedule for bodywork practitioner and establishment permits. The board approved minutes from November and December 2024 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Bodywork Regulations (unanimous)
• Set effective date 01/06/2025 for Bodywork Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Bodywork Practitioner and Establishment fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Webster Council on Aging will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, receive director and friends reports, and discuss old business including a plaque naming request and an update from the Tri-Valley board on potential senior transportation options.

• Discussion of adding Elaine Gould’s name as past chairperson to the Council on Aging plaque
• Update from Tri-Valley board on potential transportation source for seniors and disabled individuals
• Senior Center Director report for December 2024
• Friends of Senior Center report for December 2024
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting

Water Sewer Commission

The commission will review updates on water meter replacements and construction projects on North Main Street and Bigelow Road. The meeting includes discussions on the PFAS settlement and the Mass DOT Route 16-Route 395 interchange project.

• Meter Replacement Project
• North Main St Project
• Bigelow Road Construction
• PFAS settlement
• Mass DOT Project (RT 16 -RT395 Interchange)

The commission learned Webster qualified for $4,710,000 in Massachusetts Clean Water Trust loan forgiveness on a $15,000,000 loan portion, exceeding expectations. They approved the December 5, 2024 minutes with a correction. No other formal votes were taken; most items were updates on ongoing projects.

• Approved draft minutes from 12/05/24 with one correction (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:45 PM (4-0)