Government · Other Committee
Building Panel Elects Gordon Chair, Reviews Design
Westborough's Municipal Building Committee reorganized and got a detailed look at senior center design options.
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Government · Other Committee
Panel Backs Crosswalk Fix, Eyes Lyman St Safety Zone
Westborough safety panel backs a Hastings-area crosswalk fix and floats a 20 mph zone for Lyman Street.
Morning Brief
Election Day voting moves to Community Center
Westborough shifts all Election Day polling to the Community Center for every precinct. Also in today's brief (16 items): All Election Day voting moves to Community Center; Lake Chauncy remains closed for cyanobacteria; Report ties Amazon drone plan to 6 Massachusetts towns; Marino spot…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 14, 2026 through September 20, 2026
Two Westborough obituaries published this week: Harrington, Joseph, 87, whose services were handled by Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, and Marks, Helene L. (Solomon), 88, formerly of Holyoke, whose services were arranged through Miles Funeral Home of Holden. Harrington died Se…
Morning Brief
Westborough to Host Community Meeting on Amazon Drone Delivery Plan
Westborough officials will host a community meeting September 23 on Amazon's drone delivery proposal for the town. The 5 p.m. session at the DoubleTree hotel follows the town's release of a summary of feedback gathered at this year's post-Annual Town Meeting listening session. Elsewhere…
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Panel Fixes $1 Million Housing Warrant Error
Westborough's Advisory Finance Committee reviewed Fall Town Meeting warrant articles and corrected a drafting error that had understated an affordable housing trust award by $1 million.
Government · Advisory Finance Committee
Advisory Finance Committee reviews Fall Town Meeting warrant articles
Advisory Finance Committee reviews Fall Town Meeting warrant articles and gathers additional information. Finance Director Jonathan Steinberg reported that the cost of new permitting software has been reduced from approximately $70,000 to $38,000, with conversion costs to be covered by departmental
Government · Veterans' Advisory Board
Veterans' Advisory Board tackles homelessness, organizes fall, winter programs
Westborough Veterans' Advisory Board charts expanded fall programs as homelessness persists. Chair Marshall Preston oversaw planning for a November clothing drive, flag placement at veteran gravesites through winter for the first time, and a VFW fundraiser with a $25,000 goal. Veterans Services
Government · Library Building Committee
Library Building Committee Approves Monthly Vendor Invoice Packet
Library Building Committee voted unanimously to approve the August 31 Vendor Invoice Packet. The eight-member committee, chaired by Mary Johnston, voted 8-0 on the packet, which included review of construction invoices and budget status.
Government · Board of Health
Board Orders Septic System Pumping and Sewer Connection for Silver Hollow
Health board mandated septic system action and approved appointments at September 15 meeting.