Anniversary Committee OKs $26,000 fireworks bill; Select Board advances alcohol pilot, litigation
Westborough’s 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee wrapped its business last week, approving a $26,000 payment for fireworks and recommending that leftover funds be moved to the Fourth of July Block Party account.
Anniversary Committee settles final bills
Meeting on June 29, the committee voted 4–0 to pay $26,000 to American Thunder for fireworks and $400 to Lessons on Liberty. Members also voted 4–0 to authorize the chair to pay all outstanding portable restroom and personnel costs for DPW, police and fire details, and to review and approve final meeting minutes. The group unanimously recommended transferring remaining event funds to the Fourth of July Block Party account, a step that requires Town Meeting approval.
Select Board eyes summer alcohol pilot, CarMax lawsuit
During its June 23 meeting, the Select Board discussed a Summer 2026 Pilot Program that would temporarily expand alcohol service hours and public consumption areas. The agenda also included updates on the Otis Street project, a RECC lease agreement, and annual reappointments for various town commissions. Board members later entered executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough. A separate meeting on June 29 was held entirely in executive session on the same litigation. Minutes for both gatherings had not been published as of July 5.
Public hearings held on three pole petitions
On June 23 the Select Board opened public hearings on three pole petitions from National Grid and Verizon. Proposals include a new stub pole on West Main Street near Kay Street, about 200 feet of underground conduit on Jasper Street for a greenhouse, and a new 40-foot pole on Longmeadow Drive to serve an electric-vehicle station at 82 Turnpike Road.
Housing Authority reviews capital work
Meeting June 23, the Westborough Housing Authority planned votes on payables and capital projects: fire alarm completion, site drainage improvements, a bathroom modification bid, and roof, fascia board and gutter replacement. Members also discussed hiring a new administrative assistant. No vote results were available by press time.
Board of Health targets flavored tobacco sale
The Board of Health held a public hearing June 30 regarding OM Smoke Shop at 166 Milk St., which officials say violated town regulations by selling flavored tobacco. The board also was set to consider signing a letter on public health emergency preparedness.
Coming up
- **Select Board, July 6:** Appointments to the Fire Chief Search Committee, intermunicipal agreements for Emerald Isle and animal control, and executive sessions on CarMax litigation, labor negotiations and 20 Phillips Street.
- **Active Transportation & Safety Committee, July 6:** A vote on downtown and rotary safety recommendations and a review of the East Main Street TIP project.
- **Planning Board, July 7:** Adoption of an Open Forum Policy, plus site plan review for 5 Technology Drive and special permit applications for 220 Turnpike Road and 161 Milk Street.
- **Treatment Plant Board, July 8:** Review of invoices totaling over $137,000, including $57,887.57 in outstanding bills, a $46,420.57 National Grid payment, and a $72,973 MIIA renewal. An administrator’s report will touch on the Headworks Project and FY26 closeout.
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