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.
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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.
Government · Other Committee
CPC cuts Westborough TV grant deed term to 15 years
The Westborough Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to cut a proposed historic deed restriction on a Westborough TV window-rehabilitation grant from 30 years to 15.
Government · Council on Aging
COA Votes to Keep Collins as Chair Through 2027
Westborough's Council on Aging reviews $10M-plus community center design, keeps current leaders.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance panel approves $65,000 for audit cleanup
Westborough's Advisory Finance Committee approved a $65,000 transfer to fund consultants cleaning up FY2025 audit problems.
Government · Advisory Finance Committee
Advisory Finance approves $65,000 for audit remediation consulting
Westborough Advisory Finance Committee unanimously approves $65,000 for audit remediation consulting. Finance Director Jonathan Steinberg detailed multiple internal control deficiencies identified in the FY2025 audit, including reconciliation delays and mismatched Treasurer/Collector and
Government · Treatment Plant Board
Treatment Plant Board Approves Monthly Invoices and Payroll
Westborough Treatment Plant Board authorized payment of monthly invoices and payroll during its September meeting. Michael Stanton, Chair, presided over the approval of invoices for Veolia operations and utilities.
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