Worcester, MA

Zoning Board of Appeals

Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

The Worcester City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a tax increment financing agreement for housing at 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue, acceptance of grants for climate resilience and shared streets, and an ordinance to establish a tow zone on portions of Albany Street and Fantasia Drive. The agenda also includes numerous petitions for traffic calming, sidewalk repairs, and other neighborhood improvements, which will be referred to committees for further review.

• UCH-TIF Agreement for 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue
• Tow zone ordinance on portions of Albany Street and Fantasia Drive
• Grant of up to $900,000 from MA EEA for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
• Grant of $199,005 from MassDOT for Shared Streets Equipment
• Petitions for speed humps, stop signs, and sidewalk repairs on various streets

Human Rights Commission - 25 Meade St. Conference Room 109

Status of Women Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (ACSW) will hold a virtual meeting to approve prior minutes and review a report from the Boston Woman’s Workforce Council. The committee will also discuss its 2026 goals and projects, as well as the reformatting of the Woman/Young Woman of Consequence Awards. No specific ordinances, contracts, or budget items are listed for decision.

• Review of Boston Woman’s Workforce Council report
• Discussion of ACSW goals and projects for 2026
• Discussion on reformatting Woman/Young Woman of Consequence Awards

Advisory Commission on LGBTQ+ Affairs

Abby Kelly Foster Charter School Governance Committee

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will vote on requests to alter or demolish parts of four historic buildings in Worcester. The agenda includes a waiver to replace a garage roof at 1 Westminster Street and a waiver to remove garage doors at 60 Shrewsbury Street. It also covers design approvals for the Samuel B. Crosby House at 30 Newbury Street and the Henry Griffin House at 48 Cedar Street.

• Building Demolition Delay Waiver for 1 Westminster Street to replace a garage roof
• Building Demolition Delay Waiver for 60 Shrewsbury Street to remove garage doors and install new pedestrian doors and windows
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 30 Newbury Street (Samuel B. Crosby House) to replace rear porches
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 48 Cedar Street (Henry Griffin House) to rebuild chimneys, repair roof/siding, and install new windows
• Invitation for the City of Worcester Housing Division to comment on proposed projects at 20 Worth Street and 29 Bridgeport Street

School Committee

The Worcester School Committee will discuss the district boundary realignment report, which was previously held, and review a new policy on interactions with law enforcement officers mandated by the PROTECT Act. The body will also approve grant funding totaling over $785,000 and set meal prices for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the committee will consider a public petition to restrict flag displays on school grounds to official government and military banners.

• Review of district boundary and realignment report (previously held 3-0)
• Approval of Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative Grant ($521,064)
• Approval of Partnership for Reading Success Massachusetts Grant ($236,835)
• Review of new policy ACL-Interaction with Law Enforcement Officers (PROTECT Act)
• Consideration of public petition to restrict flag displays to official banners

MCRWB Executive Committee

Standing Committee on Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will discuss the city's excessive and unreasonable noise ordinance, including the feasibility of amending it to allow special noise variances for churches, festivals, or organizations holding certain events. The committee will also receive an informational communication about the Hospital Guard of the Worcester Police Department and approve the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion on amending noise ordinance for special event noise variances
• Review of Worcester noise ordinance and other municipalities' processes
• Informational communication on Worcester Police Department Hospital Guard
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026 Public Safety Committee meeting

Commission on Elder Affairs

Burncoat Senior High School Building Committee

The Burncoat Senior High School Building Committee is meeting to review preliminary design program options for the school building project. The committee will also vote on meeting minutes, review the schedule, and discuss next steps. This is a working session, not a final decision point.

• Presentation of Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Options
• Review of Schedule
• Approval of Meeting Minutes (Vote)
• Public Comment

Retirement Board

Standing Committee on Economic Development

Planning Board

Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation

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Board of Election Commissioners - ADVANCE REMOVAL AND ADVANCE DEPOSITING 09/01/2026 STATE PRIMARY

Retirement Board Finance Committee

The Worcester Retirement Board Finance Committee will meet to receive an economic and market update, review estimated retirement system performance as of July 31, 2026, and discuss the second quarter 2026 performance review. They will also hear a rebalancing recommendation (reported as an informational item). No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Economic and Market Update
• Estimated Retirement System Performance as of 07/31/2026
• Second Quarter 2026 Performance Review
• Rebalancing Recommendation (Reporting)

WRTA Advisory Board

The WRTA Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and vote on FY27 Administrator Goals. The board will also discuss Same Day ADA and grant opportunities, future services, and a 5-year vision plan, plus receive an administrator's update on the lobby tour, Demand Response RFP, and diesel prices.

• Roll call vote to approve FY27 Administrator Goals
• Discussion of Same Day ADA and grant opportunities
• Future Services and 5 Year Vision Plan discussion
• Administrator's update: Lobby Tour and Opening, Demand Response RFP, Diesel Prices
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026

Retirement Board

La Junta de Jubilaciones de Worcester se reunirá en sesión abierta para aceptar las actas, aprobar jubilaciones de la pensión de vejez, revisar los informes financieros y discutir los resultados de la auditoría de PERAC, que encontró errores en tres cálculos de prestaciones de jubilación. La junta también se reunirá en sesión ejecutiva para audiencias de discapacidad y estrategia de litigios. La agenda incluye mandatos por un total superior a 2.5 millones de dólares y una actualización de ciberseguridad.

• La auditoría de PERAC encontró problemas con tres cálculos de jubilación de la pensión de vejez, incluidos pagos faltantes y un período salarial incorrecto
• Se enumeraron 14 jubilaciones de la pensión de vejez para su aprobación, incluyendo empleados de policía, bomberos y escuelas
• Mandatos por un total de $2,563,847.32 para reembolsos a miembros, transferencias, gastos de oficina y pagos 3(8)c
• Sesión ejecutiva para audiencias de discapacidad y estrategia de litigios
• Revisión de las actas de julio y los informes financieros

Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board

Planning Board

The Worcester Planning Board will hold public hearings and meetings on 11 development applications, including special permits for parking and landscaping relief, definitive site plans, a subdivision plan, and three zoning map amendments. The board will also review six Approval Not Required (ANR) plans and other administrative items.

• Public hearing for special permit (IZ) at 1 Jackson Street for parking, loading, and landscaping relief
• Public meetings for definitive site plans at 24-28 Chequesset Road, 25-27 Perkins Street, 454-456 Granite Street, 114 Lincoln Street, 256 & 262 Sunderland Road, and 11 Cliff Street
• Public hearing for definitive 'Frontage' subdivision plan at 23-37 Boylston Street
• Public hearings for zoning map amendments at 25 West Chester Street, 95 Vernon Street, and 128 Providence Street
• Review of ANR plans for six properties including 52 Butler Street and 129 Blackstone River Road

Lake Quinsigamond Commission

The Lake Quinsigamond Commission is meeting to review routine items like minutes and bills, and to take action on the 2026 Head of the Quinsigamond Regatta event application. They will also announce the result of the vote to fill the vacant At-Large Commissioner position. Updates will be provided on various lake management projects, including weed mapping, herbicide treatment, and hydro-raking.

• Vote result for At-Large Commissioner to replace Peter Collins
• Event application for 2026 Head of the Quinsigamond Regatta (Oct 11, 2026, sponsor Casey Duva)
• Contract update with TRC Companies for weed mapping at Newton Pond
• Update on herbicide treatment of Sacred Lotus infestation
• Update on hydro-raking contract for Sacred Lotus roots

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Board of Trustees

The Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the AKFCS Auditorium. The agenda includes votes to approve the minutes from the June 24 and August 21 meetings, as well as reports from the Assistant Executive Director and the Ad Hoc Executive Director Committee. Public comments will be heard. No major policy decisions or financial items are listed.

• Vote to approve June 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve August 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Assistant Executive Director report by Grace Howard-Donlin
• Ad Hoc Executive Director Committee update

Standing Committee on Public Works (Meeting Jointly with Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking)

The Public Works and Traffic & Parking committees will jointly discuss the city’s 2025 Pavement Management Plan prepared by Apex Companies and Cyvl.ai. Commissioners from Public Works and Transportation & Mobility are invited to present the plan.

• Joint meeting requested by Councilor Tony Economou to review strategic pavement management plan
• Commissioners of Public Works and Transportation & Mobility invited to present 2025 plan

Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking (Meeting Jointly with Standing Committee on Public Works)

The Traffic and Parking Committee will meet jointly with the Public Works Committee to discuss the city’s 2025 Pavement Management Plan prepared by Apex Companies, LLC and Cyvl.ai. The meeting will also include a vote to approve the minutes from the August 19, 2026 Traffic and Parking Committee meeting.

• Vote to approve minutes from August 19, 2026 Traffic and Parking Committee meeting
• Joint review of 2025 Pavement Management Plan with Public Works and Transportation & Mobility commissioners

Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services

The Public Health and Human Services Committee will vote on approving its June 8, 2026 minutes. The main item is an order from multiple councilors requesting a meeting with health, school, and youth advocacy representatives to discuss youth exposure and addiction to tobacco, nicotine, and vaping.

• Order to hold a meeting on youth tobacco, nicotine and vaping addiction with Board of Health, medical professionals, youth advocacy agencies, and Worcester Public Schools
• Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2026 committee meeting

The committee held a discussion on youth tobacco, nicotine, and vaping use, hearing from health officials, school representatives, and residents. It voted to hold the item (3-0) and issued three Chairman's Orders: requesting a report on tobacco/vape revenue and spending, sending meeting minutes to Worcester Public Schools, and creating a public service campaign. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Held item on youth tobacco/vaping exposure (3-0)
• Ordered report on tobacco/vape revenue and cessation spending
• Ordered meeting minutes sent to Worcester Public Schools
• Ordered public service campaign on youth vaping prevention

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - CANCELLED

The Worcester Human Rights Commission is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving prior minutes and making announcements. The main agenda items are a presentation by Police Chief Paul Saucier on annual WPD data and a closed discussion among commission members about the Community Review Board and a drafted letter.

• Presentation by Worcester Police Department Chief Paul Saucier on annual WPD data
• Discussion of Community Review Board (CRB) and letter drafted by Vice Chair Randy Feldman
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public comment period of up to 30 minutes

Conservation Commission

The Worcester Conservation Commission is meeting to review requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent for projects near wetlands, including residential developments, a vegetation management plan, and infrastructure work. They will also discuss enforcement orders, certificates of compliance, and updates to the Wetlands Protection Ordinance.

• Public hearing on 35 State Road: 8-unit residential building
• Public hearing on 149 West Boylston Drive: Indian Lake spillway vegetation removal
• Public hearing on 0 Whippoorwill Drive: 30-unit subdivision (Malden Woods)
• Public hearing on 46, 51, & 52 Modoc Street: five duplexes
• Update to Wetlands Protection Ordinance and Regulations

Trust Fund Commission

The Worcester Trust Fund Commission is meeting to approve minutes, select a chair, hear a mid-year status presentation from Bartholomew & Company, and discuss stagnant fund investment strategies. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of minutes
• Selection of chair
• Presentation on mid-year status by Bartholomew & Company
• Discussion of stagnant fund investment strategies

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public Schools Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a retreat to review board bylaws, set priorities, and receive an update from the acting executive director. A motion will be considered to create an Executive Search Committee or hire a search firm for the executive director position.

• Motion to create an Executive Search Committee or hire an Executive Director Search firm
• Review of Board Bylaws
• Board Priorities/Areas of Focus
• Acting Executive Director Update
• Reading of the AKF Mission

MCRWB Executive Committee

The MassHire Central Region Workforce Board (MCRWB) Executive Committee is meeting virtually to vote on the June 26, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on the FY27 budget, grants, programs, and Career Center operations. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Vote on approval of June 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• FY27 Budget Updates
• MCRWB Grants & Program Update
• Career Center Updates
• Full Board Meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Board of Trustees

The Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Board of Trustees will meet to discuss board goals and the search for a new Executive Director. The board will also receive an update on a construction project and vote on the 2026-2027 meeting calendar.

• Motion to create an Executive Director Search Committee or hire a search firm
• Construction project update
• Vote to approve the revised Board of Trustees and Committee 2026-2027 meeting calendar
• Review and motion to accept June 24, 2026 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Worcester Historical Commission is meeting to decide on several demolition delay waivers and a certificate of appropriateness for properties in historic districts. They will also discuss requests for letters of support for historic tax credit allocations and comment on proposed projects. The meeting includes old and new business items, with decisions to be made on the listed applications.

• Demolition delay waiver for garage roof at 1 Westminster Street (BDDW-26-19)
• Demolition delay waiver for window replacement at 58 Elm Street, Unit 3 (BDDW-26-19)
• Certificate of appropriateness and demolition delay waiver for new deck and door at 6 Ashland Street (COA-26-26)
• Requests for updated letters of support for MHRTC allocations for 1 Exchange Place, J.C. French Building, Slater Building, Taylor Farley Organ Factory, Worcester Boys’ Club, Worcester Art Museum, Worcester War Memorial Auditorium, and 32, 42, 47, 50 Lagrange Street
• Comments on proposed projects at 26 Lanark Street, 3 Anderson Avenue, 14 Indian Lake Parkway, 23 Orne Street, 11 Lake Avenue, and 50 Murray Avenue

Worcester Redevelopment Authority

The Worcester Redevelopment Authority will hold a virtual meeting to consider authorizing a lease agreement with Maxwell Silverman's Banquet and Conference Center at Union Station for restaurant space and Grand Hall operations. The board will also discuss the Menkiti Group's design submission for the former Denholm building at 484-500 Main Street and receive status reports on several downtown properties and projects.

• Lease agreement with Maxwell Silverman's for Union Station restaurant and Grand Hall
• Menkiti Group design submission for 484-500 Main Street (Denholm)
• Status reports: Union Station/MBTA, Downtown Revitalization Plan, 611 Main Street, Madison Properties
• Financial update on executed contracts and Downtown Revitalization Plan expenditures

Worcester Housing Authority

The Worcester Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will review financial statements, approve tenant accounts receivable write-offs, and vote on several contracts and change orders for modernization projects, including elevator maintenance, fire alarm replacements, and plumbing riser replacements. The board will also consider granting a utility easement to National Grid, approving revisions to capital fund plans, and submitting funding applications for the Curtis Innovations 340 Main Street project. Additionally, the board will receive notices about grant awards, a high SEMAP score, and a master plan for Great Brook Valley Gardens.

• Approval of Tenant Accounts Receivable Write-offs
• Award recommendation for Elevator Maintenance & Repairs contract
• Change Order No. 10 with JJ Cardosi, Inc. for Fire Alarm System Replacement at Wellington Apartments and Murray Avenue Apartments
• Perpetual utility easement to Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) at Wellington Apartments
• Funding applications to EOHLC for Curtis Innovations 340 Main Street Phase 1 Project

License Commission

The Worcester License Commission is meeting to consider requests for one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for several events, including church festivals, a night market, and a block party. They will also review requests for changes of managers, alterations of premises, and other license modifications. A status hearing is scheduled for a failure to file amendment paperwork.

• One-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church (Sept 26-27), Victoria Mariano (Aug 29), Worcester Night Market (Sept 19), Summer Block Party (Aug 22), and Canal Diggers (Sept 12)
• Mezcal Tequila Cantina Inc dba The Fix, 108 Grove Street: request for alteration of premises and change of manager
• Assumption University-Pierre’s Pub, 500 Salisbury Street: request for change of officers/directors
• Paku Paku, Inc., 215 Chandler Street: request for entertainment license for TV, amplification, karaoke, DJ
• Dubai Restaurant & Lounge Inc dba Mexitown Bar & Grill, 105 Water Street: request to stay open to 2:00 a.m. and for bottle service

Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

The Worcester Traffic and Parking Committee will meet on August 19, 2026, to discuss and vote on a range of traffic-related items. The agenda includes 10 handicap parking petitions (installations, removals, and a relocation), two bus stop requests from the WRTA on Constitution Avenue, and five no-parking signage requests. The committee will also consider speed limit and warning signage, two truck ban/weight restriction proposals, and a request for a center yellow line on Coes Street.

• 10 handicap parking petitions: installations at 11 & 13 Benefit St., 200 Fairmont Ave., 48 Esther St., 131 Chino Ave., 4 Hartshorn Ave.; removal at 13 Vesper St., 41 & 49 Everard St.; relocation from 249 to 252 Pilgrim Ave.
• WRTA requests: new inbound bus stop at 258-268 Constitution Ave. and re-activation of outbound stop opposite 165-175 Constitution Ave.
• No-parking petitions: Perry Ave. (between 4-8), Arbor Vitae St. (even side), 26 King St., lower Byron St.; removal on Providence St. (Dorchester to South) with resident permit parking proposed
• Truck ban/weight restriction requests for Hamilton St. and Lake Ave. (Councilor Fresolo)
• Report on traffic bollards at 173 Grove St. from Public Works Committee

The Traffic and Parking Committee approved truck ban/weight restriction recommendations for through traffic on Hamilton St. and Lake Ave., following discussion of enforcement and traffic improvements. The committee also acted on numerous handicap parking, bus stop, no parking, and traffic sign petitions, approving most recommendations. All votes were 2-0, with Vice Chairperson Ojeda absent.

• Approved truck ban/weight restriction for through traffic on Hamilton St. (2-0)
• Approved truck ban/weight restriction for through traffic on Lake Ave. (2-0)
• Approved handicap parking space at 13 Vesper St. removal (2-0)
• Approved handicap parking space at 48 Esther St., pending updated placard (2-0)
• Approved handicap parking space at 131 Chino Ave. (2-0)
• Approved handicap parking space at 4 Hartshorn Ave. (2-0)
• Approved relocation of handicap parking from 249 to 252 Pilgrim Ave. (2-0)
• Approved new inbound and outbound bus stops on Constitution Ave. (2-0)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Worcester Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet virtually to vote on extending conditional grant agreements for the Colony on Grove project (Phase 1 and Phase 2) to September 1, 2026. They will also discuss and vote on an administrative expenditure policy, receive a financial status update, and hear updates and announcements. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and welcoming a new trustee.

• Vote to authorize extension of ARPA Conditional Grant Agreement for Colony on Grove Apple (Phase 1) and CPA Conditional Commitment for Colony on Grove Beech (Phase 2) to September 1, 2026
• Discussion and vote on AHTF Administrative Expenditure Policy
• Discussion: Financial Status Update
• Vote: Approval of Minutes – June 24, 2026 Meeting
• Welcome of Trustee Zantia Seda

LAKE QUINSIGAMOND COMMISSION

The Lake Quinsigamond Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to review and possibly take action on a proposal from TRC Companies to perform a weed mapping study at Newton Pond in Shrewsbury. The agenda includes only this item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Proposal from TRC Companies for weed mapping study at Newton Pond, Shrewsbury
• Special meeting held virtually via Google Meet
• Public participation available by emailing LQC@shrewsburyma.gov by noon Wednesday

City Council

The Worcester City Council is meeting to vote on several items, including a tax increment financing agreement for an urban center housing project at 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue, a four-year purchasing contract, and an ordinance amendment on trash collection placement. The council will also hold hearings on utility conduit locations and consider dozens of resident petitions for street and traffic improvements, sidewalk repairs, and other neighborhood requests.

• Urban Center Housing-TIF Agreement for 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue
• Ordinance amendment on trash collection placement
• Grant of $900,000 from MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
• Grant of $199,005 from MassDOT for Shared Streets Equipment Grant Program
• Petition to ban sale of miniature alcohol bottles ('nips')

Public Schools Standing Committee on Operations and Governance

The Standing Committee on Operations and Governance will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a boundary realignment update, a review of magnet school names, magnet scheduling at BMS/BHS, and a proposal to reduce the bus transportation distance from 2 miles to 1.5 miles. The boundary realignment item is recommended to be held, while the other three items are recommended to be filed. Public comment is allowed for two minutes per speaker.

• Boundary Realignment Update Presentation (gb 6-72) - recommendation: Hold
• Review of magnet school names (gb 4-92) - recommendation: File
• Magnet program scheduling at BMS/BHS (gb 5-21) - recommendation: File
• Change bus distance from 2 miles to 1.5 miles (gb 6-26) - recommendation: File

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Worcester Accessibility Advisory Commission is meeting virtually to discuss updates on accessibility policies, including expanded training and accommodations for parks and youth programs, and to review accessibility improvements at City Hall. The agenda also includes approving past meeting minutes, hearing an application for 69 Grove Street, and noting new members and upcoming elections.

• Update on accessibility policies: expanded training, increased accommodations for Parks and Youth Programs, ASL in new employee orientation, language access policy
• City Hall accessibility: 3rd Floor Esther Howland Chamber and restrooms, front and sidewalk way repairs, employee lactation/religious accommodation pod
• Public hearing: 69 Grove Street (V25-015)
• Notices of action: 22 Elm Street – Second Amended (V26-104), 247 Franklin Street – Decision (V26-121)
• Tour of City Hall for People with Disabilities and Allies on September 8, 2026

Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations

The committee is reviewing a request to hold a public hearing regarding the feasibility of reviewing the current modified Plan E City Charter. The discussion includes informational communications about options for making changes to the City Charter and processes for establishing a charter review commission.

• Public hearing request to review the 1987 Plan E City Charter (amended in 2022)
• Informational communication regarding options for City Charter changes
• Informational communication regarding a process to establish a charter review commission

The Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee held a public hearing on reviewing Worcester's modified Plan E City Charter, hearing from the City Solicitor, City Clerk, and 16 residents. The committee voted 3-0 to hold the charter review order and related communications, and issued four Chairman's Orders requesting reports on ordinance changes, charter changes without a commission, resident testimony, and a non-binding ballot question. No charter review resolution was adopted; two motions were not put.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Held order requesting public hearing on charter review (3-0)
• Held communication on charter change options (3-0)
• Filed communication on meeting advertisements (3-0)
• Filed communication on charter review commission process (3-0)
• Issued Chairman's Order for report on City Council's role in ordinance changes
• Issued Chairman's Order for report on charter changes without a commission
• Issued Chairman's Order for report on resident testimony from Aug 17 meeting

School Committee

The Worcester School Committee will meet in open session after an executive session on collective bargaining. The agenda includes several petitions from member Ford requesting public, de-identified reports on Nelson Place School placement and transfer decisions, outside-counsel spending, and cybersecurity safeguards. The committee will also conduct the superintendent's evaluation for 2025-2026 and consider various donations, grants, and administrative items.

• Petitions c&p 6-10 to 6-13 (Ford) requesting reports on Nelson Place School placements, outside-counsel spending, and cybersecurity
• Superintendent evaluation for 2025-2026 (gb 6-88)
• Approval of Community-Based Out of School Social and Recreational Program grant ($43,384.50) and RALIE grant ($2,000)
• Approval of 27 prior year payments totaling $101,647.57 and one prior year payment of $20,000
• Approval of new IRS mileage reimbursement rate from $0.725 to $0.76 per mile effective July 1, 2026

Worcester Arts Council

The Worcester Arts Council is meeting to review minutes, hear public questions, receive a budget report, and discuss staff updates. The main business is reviewing final reports for several FY25 and FY26 grants and considering grant amendments. The meeting is held online via Teams.

• Final reports for grants: FY25-LCC-94100 (Worcester BID), FY26-LCC-122413 (Edward Street), FY26-LCC-117621 (OpporTUNEity), FY26-LLC-117617 (Worcester Center for Crafts), FY26-LCC-124873 (Kristin Wagner)
• Grant amendments discussion
• Budget report
• Public questions period
• Upcoming #WACFunded Events