Summary

Select Board advances budget and town policies

ShrewsburyApr 28, 20262 min read

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The Board reviewed an FY2027 budget update showing approximately $1.1 million more in projected year-over-year state aid, including nearly $450,000 in additional education funding, and approved seasonal water restrictions for May 1 through September 30, 2026.

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What this means

The budget outlook improved compared with the initial proposal, although the budget process remains ongoing. The Board appointed the Town Manager to a new term running July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and approved authorizations for school project closeout and related documents. Residents must follow seasonal watering schedules, and the minutes describe a proposed 3.5% FY2027 water rate increase but do not record a separate vote approving that increase.

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Approved the common victualler license application for Yaohua Chen, on behalf of Linro Nanxiang Inc., at 20-50 Boston Turnpike, Unit D7.
Approved Emerald Run as a Local Action Unit and authorized the Town Manager to submit required documentation.
Authorized letters of support for the Land Conservation Acquisition Grant application to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Appointed the Town Manager for a term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; the performance appraisal resulted in a composite score of 3.8.
Authorized the Town Manager to execute closeout documents for the Oak Middle School project and ongoing project documents for Shrewsbury High School.
Approved seasonal water use restrictions from May 1 through September 30, 2026: even-numbered addresses may water Wednesdays and Saturdays, odd-numbered addresses Thursdays and Sundays, with no watering from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Adopted a Municipal Property Naming Policy requiring procedures for notice, public comment, and a public hearing.
Appointed Nicholas Mordarski to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Brian Costello to the Form of Government Study Committee, and Cindi Rose to the Shrewsbury Cultural Council.
Appointed Susan Ondovic as a Registrar of Voters for a term expiring March 31, 2029.
Approved a temporary Dealer in Precious Metals License for National Rarities LLC for an event scheduled May 19–21, 2026, at Sachs Jewelers, 180 Boston Turnpike.
Approved 46 garage license renewals; 8 renewals remained pending or were not renewed. All precious metals dealer renewals were complete.
Reviewed a proposed 3.5% aggregate FY2027 water rate increase, with estimated quarterly impacts of approximately $2.22 to $7.29 depending on usage; the minutes do not record a separate approval vote for the increase.

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