Cultural Council greenlights Porchfest, pauses Arts in Common.
Westborough Cultural Council pauses Arts in Common for 2026. The council voted unanimously to suspend the event, which generated $12,800 in revenue and a $6,300 margin in 2025, to focus on launching an inaugural Porchfest set tentatively for Saturday, September 19, with a rain date of Sunday,
Cultural Council · Meeting of February 4, 2026
Westborough Cultural Council pauses Arts in Common for 2026. The council voted unanimously to suspend the event, which generated $12,800 in revenue and a $6,300 margin in 2025, to focus on launching an inaugural Porchfest set tentatively for Saturday, September 19, with a rain date of Sunday, September 20. Treasurer reported $16,542 allocated for 2026 grants across town, state, and gift funding.
The Grant Reception will be held March 11, pending confirmation that wine service is permitted alongside light snacks. Two Public Art Committee applicants advanced after successful interviews, approved unanimously.
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Source: the Cultural Council meeting of February 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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