Webster, Massachusetts — week of 2026-07-06 · all Webster meetings

Webster boards weigh police contract, disability retirement, and construction bids in busy two-week stretch

Webster's boards and committees covered ground from union contracts to wetlands permits over the past two weeks, though most meetings have not yet published minutes confirming final outcomes. The only meeting with confirmed minutes — the Strategic Master Plan Committee's first session on June 24 — was procedural, with no substantive decisions.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen had two meetings on its calendar. On June 22, the board was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on a weekday and Sunday entertainment license for Island Road Dockside LLC (Dockside) at 103 Birch Island Road, covering DJ, karaoke, bands, solo artists, and performance events during normal business hours.

On July 1, the board was set to vote on approving the Regional Health Insurance Group Agreement and ratifying the Police Union Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 473 Massachusetts Coalition of Police. An update on Dockside LLC at 103 Birch Island Road was also on the agenda. Minutes for both meetings have not been published.

Contributory Retirement System

The Webster Contributory Retirement System board was scheduled June 25 to vote on accepting an accidental disability retirement application for Michael Southwell, a former Highway Department employee, and to schedule an evidentiary hearing. The board was also set to approve warrants totaling $470,332.09 — payroll of $401,436.93 and payables of $68,895.16.

Additional agenda items included refunds of accumulated deductions for Jocelyn Lopez (Dispatch), Lauren Tremblay (School), and Robert Trueman (School); roll-overs and transfers for Joseph Fitzpatrick (Police) and Eleni Barakilis (School); and purchases of service prior to membership for Heather Dennis (School, 3yr9mo), Joseph Reed (Police, 4yr1mo), David Brooks (Military, 4yr), and Bryan Blomgren (seasonal, 1yr). The board also planned to review the PRIT report and economic outlook.

Housing Authority

The Webster Housing Authority met twice. On June 24, the agenda included approving an Executive Director's contract with EOHLC and setting a regular meeting date for August 24, 2026. On July 2, a special meeting was scheduled to vote on approving Mike's Construction as the lowest bidder for a project, approve a design fee proposal, and confirm the August 24 meeting at 5:30 PM.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission's June 22 agenda included public hearings on a new single-family home with deck and dock at 88 Union Point Road (DEP# 323-1312), a retaining wall extension and tree removal at 38 Bates Point Road, and removal of 15 trees with replanting at 40 Bates Point Road. Staff updates were planned for 114 Worcester Road, Cooper Road, and Webster Lake weed control.

Planning Board

The Planning Board's June 29 agenda featured a special permit for signage at 4 Town Forest Road (Webster Cannabis Company), a site plan for a landscaped courtyard at 11A Gore Road (The Commerce Insurance Company), a public hearing on lot coverage at 15 Lakeview Road, and site plan reviews for office expansion at 224 Main Street and a used car sales lot at 56 Main Street.

School Committee and School Building Committee

The School Committee's June 22 agenda included approval of student handbooks and school improvement plans for Bartlett High School, Webster Middle School, and Park Ave Elementary, plus updates to the Bartlett High School Program of Studies for 2026-2027, a coaching handbook, and surplus BHS furniture. The Bartlett High School building project was also listed for discussion.

SWCCC Board of Directors

The South Worcester County Communications Center Board was scheduled June 29 to vote on three budget transfers totaling $2,644, confirm the termination of full-time dispatch trainee Jocelyn Lopez effective May 23, 2026, and approve vacation carryover of up to 56 hours for the director. State 911 grant updates for FY27 and a FY2026 budget review through March 31, 2026 were also on the agenda.

Coming Up

**July 6 — CPA Committee:** Organizational meeting to elect officers and discuss the Community Preservation Plan.
**July 6 — Conservation Commission:** Wetlands restoration update at 71R Minebrook and certificates of compliance for multiple properties.
**July 6 — Council on Aging:** Confirm Jeanne Makara's term renewal for the Board of Selectmen agenda and schedule an Elder Bus presentation.
**July 7 — School Building Committee:** Potential votes on construction change order OCO #29, Flansburgh Amendment #17, and financial updates for the Bartlett High School project.

Most recent meetings listed above have agendas available but minutes not yet published, so final outcomes could not be confirmed as of this report.

Earlier weeks

week of 2026-06-29 — Webster boards prepare for construction contract, school project votes this week

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