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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Fire Chief Search Committee Appointed

The Select Board approved a six-part Fire Chief Search Committee structure and unanimously appointed James McLaughlin, Sarah Murphy, Dexter Blois, Matt Mullen, Dana Haagensen, and Shelby Marshall. The committee is expected to meet throughout July and early August. The Board also extended Westborough’s animal control agreement with Shrewsbury and Grafton through June 30, 2027.

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Briefing

Jun 29, 2026

Select Board enters executive session on litigation

The Select Board voted unanimously, 4-0-0, to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy involving CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. and to approve executive-session minutes from June 5, 2026. The Board did not return to open session.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Board Approves Decarbonization Roadmap

The Select Board unanimously approved Westborough’s Climate Leaders Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap, making the Town eligible for grant opportunities supporting building electrification, energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Affordable Housing Fees Waived

The Select Board unanimously waived water and sewer connection fees for 59 affordable housing units: 31 at 171 Milk Street and 28 at 222 Turnpike Road.

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Briefing

Jun 5, 2026

Select Board Enters Executive Session

The Select Board voted unanimously, 4-0-0, to enter executive session to discuss firefighter union bargaining, property at 20 Phillips Street, litigation involving the Town, and approval of prior executive-session minutes.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Downtown plan advances for further review

The boards postponed formal acceptance of the preliminary Downtown Improvement Plan and requested clearer parking data, short-term improvement options, and implementation details. The concept is estimated to cost approximately $5.6 million, with a projected 12-month design phase and 18 to 24 months of construction, subject to funding.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Westborough opts out of cannabis delivery

The Select Board voted 4-1 to authorize a waiver request that would opt Westborough out of limited marijuana and marijuana-product delivery under state law. The Board also approved a one-year waste contract extension, a $700,000 sewer grant support letter, and a new Armstrong School loading zone.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Board Approves $12.5M Emergency Center Bond

The Select Board unanimously approved up to $12.5 million in debt for the MetroWest Regional Emergency Communication Center. The meeting also approved $345,000 in interdepartmental transfers for paving, sidewalk repairs, water infrastructure, sewer maintenance, and related equipment.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Select Board Approves Executive Session

The Select Board voted unanimously, 4-0, to enter executive session to discuss strategy for two litigation matters and approve executive session minutes from April 14 and May 4. The board announced it would not return to open session.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Select Board Withdraws Charter Petition

The Select Board unanimously voted 4-0-0 to withdraw Home Rule Petition H.4751 after determining that its language could expand warrant-article authority beyond the intended increase in petition-signature requirements. A revised petition is planned for resubmission at the Fall Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Board Approves New Restaurant Liquor License

The Select Board unanimously approved a Section 12 All Alcohol liquor license for Chowrastha at 225 Turnpike Road, naming Saravanan Natesan as manager of record. The board also authorized a letter supporting a grant application for a $150,000 Route 9/495 corridor study.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Board Approves Police Patrol Contract

The Select Board unanimously approved a three-year agreement with the police patrol officers union covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The Board also approved an all-alcohol license for Mitti Chulha Indian Restaurant, authorized documents for two affordable housing projects, and approved a town-and-school operational efficiency study.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Otis Street Project Moves Toward Construction

The Select Board unanimously approved easement acceptances and eminent-domain takings for the Otis Street Improvement Corridor Project, including $99,200 in damages to two property owners. Construction is expected to begin this summer and take approximately two construction seasons.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Board Approves Path Easements, Housing Fee Waiver

The Select Board unanimously approved easements for the Otis Street multi-use path and waived water and sewer connection fees for four affordable units in the first phase of the 134 Fisher Street project. The board also approved a May 9 temporary closure of Jasper Street for Westborough Unplugged.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Select Board Enters Labor Negotiations Session

The Select Board voted unanimously, 4-0-0, to enter executive session to discuss collective-bargaining strategy with the Patrol Union and Firefighter Union. The chair determined that discussing the matter publicly could harm the Town's negotiating and litigating position.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Board Approves $66.3M Fales School Borrowing

The Select Board unanimously approved the sale of $66,257,256 in 4% bond anticipation notes to finance Fales School construction and feasibility projects. The notes carry an effective net interest cost of 2.39% and include a $622,155 premium to offset issuance and interest costs.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Board Approves Police Chief Vacation Increase

The Select Board unanimously approved an additional week of vacation for Police Chief Minardi in a 5-0 vote. The board then entered executive session by a 4-0 vote to discuss collective bargaining and other legal, property, and personnel matters.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Board Approves 3 Baylor Avenue Agreement

The Select Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize Chair Ian Johnson to sign a regulatory agreement for 3 Baylor Avenue on behalf of the board.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Board Approves Waterfront Pay Increases

The Select Board approved higher 2026 waterfront pay rates, including $19 per hour for lifeguards, $21 for lifeguards with swim-instructor credentials, $23 for head lifeguards, and $27 for the waterfront director. The board also heard a $10.5 million proposed capital improvement plan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Select Board Enters Executive Session

The Select Board voted unanimously, 5-0, to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Patrol Union and Firefighter Union, litigation involving CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., and negotiations with non-union personnel.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

FY2027 Budget Planning Focused on Level Services

Westborough's FY2027 budget planning is intended to maintain current town and school services while reviewing department needs, spending history, and proposed program improvements. The summit also addressed the annual Town Meeting warrant and budget, but the provided minutes do not record final approval of either.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Board Holds FY2027 Budget Hearing

The Select Board opened and closed the FY2027 budget public hearing by unanimous 5-0-0 votes after reviewing budget drivers, revenues, costs, and the capital plan. A Budget Summit was scheduled for January 29, 2026; the board did not approve a final budget at this meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Board approves alcohol service at library event

The Select Board unanimously voted 4-0-0 to allow alcohol service and consumption at a Westborough Public Library Foundation event on January 30, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., and waived the associated $50 fee.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Westborough Temporarily Covers Retiree Premium Increase

The Select Board unanimously approved covering retirees’ 25% share of a $5.54 monthly Medicare supplement premium increase, or $1.39 per subscriber, for January through March 2026. The temporary cost is approximately $2,300 and can be paid from the current budget.

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