AFC considers $50,000 transfer to cover legal expenses
Advisory Finance Committee · Meeting of January 12, 2026
Westborough Finance Committee discusses $50,000 legal reserve transfer amid Regal Cinema litigation. Town Manager Kristi Williams presented the request to draw from the Advisory Finance Committee Reserve Fund to cover escalating legal expenses from multiple ongoing lawsuits, particularly litigation related to the former Regal Cinema property at 231 Turnpike Road. Williams indicated the Town anticipates requesting additional funding at Town Meeting and may include a warrant article to replenish reserves.
The committee also reviewed the FY27 budget book and discussed upcoming Annual Town Meeting preparation.
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Source: the Advisory Finance Committee meeting of January 12, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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