OPEB trustees weigh riskier investments, utility savings top $3.2 million in Marlborough government roundup
Marlborough’s OPEB Trust Committee was poised to shift its investment policy toward higher equity exposure, while city utility customers have saved more than $3.2 million through a power contract, according to recent public meeting agendas. The OPEB committee, meeting June 25, was set to consider moving from a 60/40 equity-bond split to 65/35 and eventually 70/30, and to add up to 3% in private credit. The agenda also included updates on fiscal 2026 and 2027 disbursements of $600,000 and $400,000, along with a free cash transfer of $795,143.80.
A separate City Clerk panel on June 30 reviewed a First Point Power contract that has delivered more than $3,200,000 in residential savings and was expected to vote on adding solar capacity for the Low Income Solar Program. That meeting also examined National Grid winter pricing proposed at $0.16564 per kilowatt-hour and the impact of Day-Ahead Ancillary Services on three-year contracts.
School reorganization and strategic plan advance
The School Committee on June 23 planned to evaluate the superintendent and potentially approve several new executive director positions: Special Education, English Learner Services, Teaching & Learning, Student Management Systems, Clinical Services, Educational Pathways, and PAWS Academy. The agenda also called for acceptance of donations from O’Connor Studio and Global Companies LLC and a presentation of the Marlborough 2030 strategic plan.
Licensing and public safety
The Licensing Board on June 24 continued discussion of public disturbances at Prospector East Saloon and reviewed a dealer complaint against W&J Auto Sale LLC. Separate applications sought extended hours for FIFA events at Bolton Street Tavern and a change of hours at Chapa Paisa on Main Street.
Land-use and infrastructure
The Zoning Board of Appeals on June 29 heard a variance request from Joseph and Sandra May to build a single-family home at 0 Concord Road, seeking relief from lot frontage and lot shape requirements. The Conservation Commission on July 2 held a public hearing on a city DPW proposal to replace the Phelps Street culvert over Mowry Brook and also considered an inground pool application at 49 Harper Circle near wetlands. Enforcement updates were on the agenda for properties at 635 Stow Road, 655 Stow Road, and 300 Cedar Hill Street.
The Traffic Commission on June 24 discussed a no-parking proposal for the south side of High Street between Bolton and Exchange streets, a traffic light request at Crowley Drive and Fitchburg Street, and a speed bump request for Simpson Road, among other items.
Coming up
The Disabilities Commission meets July 6 with presentations from an independent living coordinator and the local building inspector. The Board of Health holds a public hearing July 7 on proposed regulations for bodywork practices.
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