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Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee
The Webster Community Preservation Act Committee will hold its organizational meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, and clerk. Members will review the committee's statutory duties and the four core funding pillars: open space, historic preservation, community housing, and outdoor recreation. The group will discuss the upcoming Community Preservation Plan and propose future meeting dates.
- Election of committee chair, vice-chair, and clerk
- Review of CPA statute and core funding pillars
- Discussion of the Community Preservation Plan
- Proposal of future meeting dates
Conservation Commission
The Webster Conservation Commission will consider a continued wetlands restoration update for 71R Minebrook, and act on multiple requests for Certificates of Compliance at properties including 180 Killdeer Road, 124 Gore Road, 42 Bates Point Road, and 310 Thompson Road. Staff will also report on several tree removal applications and a superseding order of conditions.
- Wetlands restoration update continued from May 26 at 71R Minebrook (Matthew Weatherbee)
- Certificate of Compliance request at 180 Killdeer Road (Bruce Beach) – DEP#323-1202
- Extension of Certificate of Compliance at 124 Gore Road (Richard and Erica Weil) – DEP#323-1213
- Certificate of Compliance requests at 42 Bates Point Road (Ron Anger) and 310 Thompson Road (Eli Simon Realty)
- Tree removals at 23 South Shore Road, 54 and 82 Lakeside Avenue, and wall repair at 82 Lakeside Avenue
Council on Aging
The Council on Aging will approve June meeting minutes, receive the Senior Center Director's report, and discuss scheduling a presentation from Elder Bus on transportation options. They will also confirm that Jeanne Makara's term renewal is placed on the Board of Selectmen's agenda.
- Confirm Jeanne Makara's term renewal on Board of Selectmen's agenda
- Schedule presentation from Elder Bus on transportation options
- Senior Center Director report for June 2026
- Friends of Senior Center report for June 2026
- Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
School Building Committee
The School Building Committee will review and potentially vote on hard and soft cost commitments, including construction change order OCO #29 and Flansburgh Amendment #17. They will also consider a warrant and receive updates on finances and project schedule.
- New Construction Change Order OCO #29 (Potential Vote)
- Flansburgh Amendment #17 (Potential Vote)
- Financial Update & Working Group Recommendations (Potential Vote)
- FFE Update (Potential Vote)
- Warrant (Potential Vote)
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Housing Authority
The Webster Housing Authority will hold a special monthly meeting to vote on approving the lowest bidder, Mike's Construction, for a project and to approve a design fee proposal. They will also set the next regular meeting date for August 24, 2026.
- Vote to approve lowest bidder Mike’s Construction
- Vote to approve Design Fee Proposal
- Set regular meeting date for August 24, 2026, at 5:30 PM
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will vote to approve the Regional Health Insurance Group Agreement and ratify the Police Union Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 473 Massachusetts Coalition of Police. They will also receive an update on Dockside LLC at 103 Birch Island Road.
- Vote to approve Regional Health Insurance Group Agreement
- Ratify Police Union Collective Bargaining Agreement - Local 473
- Update on Dockside LLC, 103 Birch Island Road
SWCCC Board of Directors
The South Worcester County Communications Center Board of Directors will review FY2026 budget transfers requiring a vote, including transfers for postage, meals, and public safety dispatcher funds. They will also discuss a grant update and regionalization progress. New business includes confirming the termination of dispatch trainee Jocelyn Lopez and approving vacation carryover for the director.
- Vote on three budget transfers totaling $2,644
- Termination of Full Time Dispatch Trainee Jocelyn Lopez effective May 23, 2026
- Approve vacation carryover of up to 56 hours for Director
- State 911 grant updates for FY27
- FY2026 budget review through March 31, 2026
Planning Board
The Planning Board will decide on signage for a cannabis shop and site improvements for The Commerce Insurance Company. Public hearings are scheduled for a new home's lot coverage and two commercial expansions on Main Street.
- Special permit for signage at 4 Town Forest Road (Webster Cannabis Company)
- Site plan for landscaped courtyard at 11A Gore Road (The Commerce Insurance Company)
- Public hearing for new house impervious lot coverage at 15 Lakeview Road
- Site plan review for office expansion at 224 Main Street
- Site plan refile for used car sales lot at 56 Main Street
Contributory Retirement System
The Webster Contributory Retirement System board will vote on an accidental disability retirement application for Michael Southwell, a former Highway Department employee, and schedule an evidentiary hearing. The board will also approve warrants totaling $470,332.09 for June 2026 payroll and payables. Other actions include approving refunds of accumulated deductions for three former employees, roll-overs, transfers, and purchases of service for current and former police and school department members. The board will also review the PRIT report and economic outlook.
- Vote to accept accidental disability retirement application for Michael Southwell (Highway Dept.) and schedule evidentiary hearing
- Approval of warrants: Payroll $401,436.93, Payables $68,895.16 (Total $470,332.09)
- Refund of accumulated deductions for Jocelyn Lopez (Dispatch), Lauren Tremblay (School), Robert Trueman (School)
- Roll-over of deductions for Joseph Fitzpatrick (Police), transfer for Eleni Barakilis (School)
- Purchase of service prior to membership for Heather Dennis (School, 3yr9mo), Joseph Reed (Police, 4yr1mo), David Brooks (Military, 4yr), Bryan Blomgren (seasonal, 1yr)
Strategic Master Plan Committee
The Strategic Master Plan Committee is meeting to establish operating procedures and a project timeline. Members will discuss the town's community profile and coordinate focus groups to gather feedback from residents and businesses.
- Introduction of Sage Consulting Services
- Review of the Webster Community Profile
- Establishment of focus group member identification tasks
- Discussion of the Board of Selectmen's vision for the plan
The Strategic Master Plan Committee held its first meeting, focusing on introductions, background, and planning. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.
South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health
The South Central Mass Partnership for Public Health is reviewing upcoming fiscal year plans. The meeting includes updates on the Shared Services Coordinator role and presentations regarding community health assessments.
- FY27 Workplan and Budget update
- Public Health Specialist job description review
- Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) presentation
- Regional Health Inspector update
- Epidemiologist update
Housing Authority
The Webster Housing Authority will meet to approve a contract with the Executive Director from EOHLC and set future meeting dates. The meeting will be held both in-person and virtually via Zoom.
- Approving Executive Director's contract with EOHLC
- Setting regular meeting dates for August 24, 2026
- Roll Call
- Meeting via Zoom and in-person at Golden Heights
- ADA accommodations contact information
School Committee (minutes can be found here: www.webster-schools.org/Page/107)
The committee will review and approve student handbooks and improvement plans for Bartlett High School, Webster Middle School, and Park Ave Elementary. Members will also discuss the Bartlett High School building project and the 2026-2027 program of studies.
- Approval of Bartlett High School, Webster Middle School, and Park Ave Elementary student handbooks
- Approval of school improvement plans for all three schools
- Updates to Bartlett High School Program of Studies SY 2026-2027
- Approval of Coaching Handbook
- Approval of surplus BHS furniture
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent, including a proposal to demolish a house and garage and build a new single-family home with a deck and dock at 88 Union Point Road. Two amendments for properties on Bates Point Road involve retaining wall modifications and tree removal and replanting. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive staff updates on properties and lake weed control.
- Public hearing: 88 Union Point Road - new house, deck, and dock (DEP# 323-1312)
- Public hearing: 38 Bates Point Road - amendment to extend retaining wall and remove one tree
- Public hearing: 40 Bates Point Road - amendment to remove 15 trees and replant two trees and arborvitae
- Approval of draft meeting minutes from June 9, 2026
- Staff updates on 114 Worcester Road, Cooper Road, and Webster Lake Weed Control
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and vote on a weekday and Sunday entertainment license for Island Road Dockside LLC (Dockside) at 103 Birch Island Road. The license would allow DJ, karaoke, bands, solo artists, and performance events during normal business hours.
- Public hearing and vote on entertainment license for Dockside at 103 Birch Island Road