The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals approved a garage variance at 13 Cedar Point Road but denied a carport variance on the same lot, then separately cleared a special permit for a two-car garage expansion at 84 Union Point Road.
Webster Conservation Commission approves sewer connection at Lake Parkway property. Vice Chair Robin Jewell moved approval of a negative determination for a proposed sewer force main, allowing the project to proceed without a Notice of Intent from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
The Webster Planning Board approved a special permit letting Commerce Insurance remove pavement and build a landscaped courtyard at its Gore Road campus.
Webster Library Trustees elect new officers, extend free card eligibility to out-of-state college students. The board unanimously elected Susan Veshi as Chair, Rena Klebart as Vice Chair, Jeanne Mikels as Secretary, and Martina Koziak as Treasurer. Trustees voted unanimously to amend the library
Webster Conservation Commission clears Bates Grove Road shoreline project. The commission unanimously issued a negative determination of applicability for a shoreline stabilization and dock project at 3 Ernest Road proposed by Chad and Melissa Sullivan and represented by Jake Szeredy of S&S Outdoor
Webster town meeting approves $1.9M in capital spending and operating deficits. The special meeting of 138 voters appropriated $739,500 for police and fire equipment, highway trucks, and school and library upgrades; transferred $532,200 to cover snow-removal, insurance, and employee leave deficits;
Webster voters approve $69.1 million FY27 budget and comprehensive drone regulations. The General Fund omnibus budget of $69,123,869 passed 107 yes to 34 no votes, funded through property tax, state aid, and $1.3 million in free cash to reduce the tax rate, while the sewer and water enterprise
Webster board addresses May Street Park overrun and approves budgets. The Board of Selectmen unanimously increased the Recreation Revolving Fund by $66,000 to cover a $91,000 cost overrun at May Street Park caused by unexpected foundation removal and ledge work. Finance Director Timothy Bell