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Active Transportation & Safety Committee
The Active Transportation & Safety Committee will discuss and vote on safety recommendations for the downtown area and rotaries. Members will also review the East Main Street TIP project and evaluate the impact of 25 mph speed safety zones.
- Vote on downtown/rotary safety recommendations
- East Main Street TIP project update
- Review of 25 mph speed limit and safety zones
Select Board
The Select Board will meet to appoint individuals to the Fire Chief Search Committee and review intermunicipal agreements. The board also has scheduled executive sessions regarding litigation, labor negotiations, and real property at 20 Phillips Street.
- Fire Chief Search Committee appointments
- Emerald Isle Agreement
- Animal Control Intermunicipal Agreement
- Reappointment of Betheda Shuman to the Cultural Council
- Litigation strategy regarding CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough
Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding a public meeting to discuss Amendment #9 to the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The body is reviewing cost increases for intersection work in Worcester and a schedule shift for a bridge replacement in Oxford.
- Worcester: Cost increase of $1,645,731 for Chandler Street and May Street intersection improvements (Total: $10,121,005)
- Oxford: Moving the Leicester Road bridge replacement over the French River from 2027 to 2026 (Total: $4,594,106)
- Public hearing for Proposed 2026-2030 TIP Amendment #9
Cultural Council
The Westborough Cultural Council will discuss Porchfest, including application updates, timing, schedule, and selection of performers. They will also review yard signs, to-do lists, and info table/porch manager coordination. The AIC website will be discussed, and minutes from the June meeting will be approved.
- Porchfest application updates
- Timing/schedule/selection for Porchfest
- Yard signs for Porchfest
- AIC website review
- Approval of June meeting minutes
Planning Board
The board will vote on a new Open Forum Policy and continue discussions on several development projects. Items include site plan reviews at 5 Technology Drive and special permit applications for Turnpike Road and Milk Street.
- Adoption of Planning Board Open Forum Policy
- Definitive Subdivision request for 228 Ruggles Street (request to continue)
- Site Plan Review for 5 Technology Drive
- Special Permit Application for 220 Turnpike Road
- Special Permit Application for 161 Milk Street
Sustainable Westborough
The committee will review the Sustainability Coordinator's report regarding a decarbonization presentation to the Select Board. Members will also discuss the Climate Leader Application, the EV Expo, and establish criteria for the EDC Sustainability Award.
- Sustainability Coordinator’s Report on Decarbonization
- Climate Leader Application review
- EDC Sustainability Award nomination process and criteria vote
- EV Expo discussion
Treatment Plant Board
The Westborough Treatment Plant Board will hold a regular monthly meeting to approve invoices totaling over $137,000, including $57,887 in outstanding invoices and payments to Veolia, National Grid, and AECOM. The Administrator's Report includes updates on the Headworks Project, FY26 closeout, vehicle disposal, and rotor replacement. The board will also enter executive session to review a confidential communication from legal counsel.
- Outstanding invoices: $57,887.57
- Veolia Septage (June): $11,467.00
- National Grid (June): $46,420.57
- AECOM Task Order #9: $4,741.15
- MIIA FY27 Renewal: $72,973.00
Select Board
The Select Board will consider a request to transfer an all-alcohol beverage license. The applicant is Baskin LLC, doing business as Aavino Wine and Spirits located on Union Street.
- Transfer of All-Alcohol Beverages Liquor License for 1300 Union Street, Suite G-104
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School Committee
The Facilities and Long-Term Capital Planning Subcommittee will review updates on current school construction projects, including the Westborough High School roof and the Grammar School field house. Members will also discuss the final reimbursement for the Fales School geothermal repair and review the district's long-term capital plan. The meeting will conclude with administrative approvals.
- Update on Westborough High School roof replacement
- Status report on Grammar School field house project
- Final reimbursement request for Fales School geothermal repair
- Review of the district's long-term capital plan
- Approval of June 17, 2026 subcommittee minutes
Library Building Committee
The Westborough Library Building Committee will meet remotely to discuss a library repair project. Members will review and potentially vote on pending construction change directives. The session also includes a public forum and general building updates.
- Discussion and potential vote on pending construction change directives for a library repair project
- General building committee updates
- Public forum for resident comments
Disability Commission
The Commission on Disability will meet to review previous minutes and hold discussions regarding outreach efforts. The meeting includes an open forum for public input.
- Outreach strategy discussions
- Open forum for residents
Board of Health
The Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding OM Smoke Shop at 166 Milk St., which is in violation of tobacco regulations for selling flavored tobacco. The board will also discuss signing a representative letter on public health emergency preparedness and address other directors' issues. Approval of meeting minutes from May 19, 2026 is on the agenda.
- Public hearing on OM Smoke Shop tobacco violation (flavored tobacco)
- Consider signing public health emergency preparedness letter
- Directors' issues discussion
Select Board
The Select Board will meet remotely to conduct an open forum and enter executive session. The primary focus is discussing legal strategy regarding a lawsuit filed by CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. against the town.
- Litigation strategy: CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough
- Approval of June 5, 2026 executive session minutes
250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee
The 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee debriefed after a successful community event. They approved payments of $26,000 for fireworks and $400 for a presentation, and authorized paying outstanding invoices for restrooms and personnel. The committee recommended transferring remaining funds of about $4,000 to the July 4th Block Party account, subject to Town Meeting approval. Issues with restroom availability and missed school-district promotion were discussed.
- Approved $26,000 payment to American Thunder for fireworks
- Approved $400 payment to Lessons on Liberty for Benjamin Franklin presentation
- Authorized paying all outstanding costs for portable restrooms and DPW/Police/Fire details
- Recommended transferring remaining ~$4,000 to July 4th Block Party account
- Discussed need for child reunification area and fireworks viewing improvements
The committee unanimously approved payment of $26,000 to American Thunder for fireworks and $400 to Lessons on Liberty, and authorized the chair to pay all outstanding event costs. It also voted to recommend transferring remaining funds to the Fourth of July Block Party account, pending Town Meeting approval.
- Approved meeting minutes of June 15, 2026 (4-0)
- Authorized payment of $26,000 to American Thunder and $400 to Lessons on Liberty (4-0)
- Authorized chair to pay all outstanding portable restroom and personnel costs for DPW, Police, Fire details (4-0)
- Authorized chair to review and approve final meeting minutes (4-0)
- Voted to recommend transfer of remaining event funds to Fourth of July Block Party account, subject to Town Meeting approval (4-0)
Library Board of Trustees
This is a regular monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The agenda includes standard reports from the director, treasurer, and secretary, as well as a building update and public forum. No major decisions or significant financial items are listed.
- Public Forum for community comments
- Director's Report on library operations
- Building update on library facilities
- Treasurer's Report and Secretary's Report
- Friends & Foundation Update
Westborough Housing Authority
The Westborough Housing Authority will vote on payables and several capital improvement projects. The board will also discuss hiring a new administrative assistant and review occupancy and maintenance reports.
- Approval of fire alarm completion (FISH 328061)
- Site drainage improvement (FISH 328057)
- Bathroom modification bid (FISH 328062)
- Roof, fascia board, and gutter replacement (FISH 328067)
- Hiring of new administrative assistance
Select Board
The board will review a summer pilot program for expanded alcohol service hours and public consumption areas. Other key topics include updates on the Otis Street project, ARPA funds, and a decarbonization roadmap.
- Summer 2026 Pilot Program: Temporary expansion of alcohol service hours
- Otis Street Project update
- RECC lease agreement review
- Executive session regarding CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. v. Town of Westborough litigation
- Annual reappointments for various town commissions and boards
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee will discuss a recent communication from the Town Manager regarding the committee's role, responsibilities, funding sources, and procurement procedures. They will also review minutes and consider several ongoing projects, including participation in Porch Fest, a bench area project with the Civic Club, and public art opportunities related to the Historical Trail and BWALT trails.
- Discuss communication from Town Manager on Public Art Policy, committee role, and fund authority
- Consider options for highlighting existing public art during Porch Fest on September 19, 2026
- Update on Civic Club / Town Hall Bench Area Project with property owners
- Discuss proposed Historical Trail project and art opportunities along BWALT trails
- Review and approve minutes of May 18, 2026 meeting
Pole Petitions
The Westborough Select Board will hold public hearings on three pole petitions from National Grid and Verizon to install new poles and underground conduits on West Main Street, Jasper Street, and Longmeadow Drive. The projects include a new pole for an EV station at 82 Turnpike Road and underground facilities for a greenhouse on Jasper Street.
- National Grid to install a stub pole on West Main Street near Kay Street.
- National Grid to install ~200 feet of underground conduit on Jasper Street for greenhouse service.
- National Grid to install a new 40-foot pole on Longmeadow Drive for an EV station at 82 Turnpike Road.
Advisory Finance Committee
The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee will meet to consider transfer requests (details to be determined), receive reports from committee liaisons, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or project names listed.
- Transfer requests (TBD)
- Liaison reports and discussion
- Approval of June 8, 2026 minutes
School Committee
The Westborough School Committee Policy Subcommittee will review the FY25 final financial report and FY26 end-of-year projections. Members will set the dates and format for the FY27 quarterly report and outline the FY28 budget timeline. This agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate, focusing on administrative planning rather than policy changes or public hearings.
- FY25 final financial report review
- FY26 end-of-year budget projections
- FY27 quarterly report dates and format
- FY28 budget process timeline
School Committee
The School Committee's Facilities and Long-Term Capital Planning Subcommittee will review updates on three current projects: the Fales School geothermal system, Westborough High School roof replacement, and Gibbons Middle School field house. They will also hear Buildings and Grounds updates on a Fales inverter and approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Fales Geothermal project update
- WHS Roof project update
- GMS Field House project update
- Fales Inverter update
- Approve minutes from 05.11.26 and 06.03.26 meetings
Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will consider approving the FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and several amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). They will also release a draft Public Participation Plan for a 45-day public comment period. A presentation on the Vernon Connected project is scheduled.
- Potential approval of Amendment #7 to FFY 2026-2030 TIP Highway Project Listing
- Potential approval of Adjustment #8 to FFY 2026-2030 TIP Highway Project Listing
- Release of proposed Amendment #9 for 21-day public review
- Approval of FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program
- Release of Draft FY 2026 Public Participation Plan for 45-day comment
Veterans' Advisory Board
The board unanimously voted to suspend meetings for July and August, with the next meeting scheduled for September 14. They also approved prior meeting minutes and set dates for flag placement and retrieval for Independence Day and Veterans Day. Various reports were received on Memorial Day, the 250th anniversary parade, and other activities.
- Approved minutes from prior meeting (unanimous)
- Set flag placement for June 27 and retrieval July 12 for Independence Day
- Set flag placement for Nov 7 and retrieval Nov 14 for Veterans Day
- Voted to suspend meetings for July and August (unanimous)
250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee
The committee approved the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0). They discussed and finalized logistics for the June 26 Block Party and fireworks, including road closures, viewing areas, and event activities, but took no other formal votes.
- Approved meeting minutes of June 1, 2026 (5-0)
- Agreed on Bay State Commons as recommended fireworks viewing area
- Decided not to purchase novelty items to preserve funds
- Confirmed no hayrides or Community Chorus participation this year
- Scheduled a debrief meeting for June 29, 2026
Select Board
The Board approved a motion to conduct an external search for the next Fire Chief, open to supervisory ranks, over an internal-only search. Several other actions were taken: approval of a police monument, waiver of fees for affordable housing units, acceptance of a donated parcel, and establishment of a gift account for Lake Chauncy.
- Approved external search for Fire Chief (4-1)
- Approved police monument installation (4-1)
- Waived water/sewer connection fees for 59 affordable units at two sites (5-0)
- Accepted donation of 190-212 Oak Street parcel (5-0)
- Established Lake Chauncy gift account for beach operations (5-0)
- Approved Civic Plaza plaque installation (5-0)
- Approved $4,000 interdepartmental transfer for Youth and Family Services (4-0)
Select Board
The Select Board convened and immediately voted unanimously (4-0) to enter executive session under four exemptions: collective bargaining with firefighters, real property at 20 Phillips Street, litigation with CarMax, and approval of prior executive session minutes. No substantive decisions were made in open session.
- Approved entry into executive session for collective bargaining strategy (4-0)
- Approved entry into executive session for real property negotiation at 20 Phillips Street (4-0)
- Approved entry into executive session for litigation strategy re: CarMax (4-0)
- Approved entry into executive session to approve executive session minutes of May 11, 2026 (4-0)