Webster Water Sewer Commission approves modest rate increases for FY2027. The commission unanimously approved an 8 percent water rate increase to $114.07 per 1,000 cubic feet and a 5 percent sewer increase to $118.43 per 1,000 cubic feet. Superintendent Tom Cutler and Town Accountant Tim Bell
Webster selectmen suspended the Athletic Boosters Club of Webster's liquor and food licenses for 21 days after an after-hours drug overdose at the club.
Webster Commission approves two residential development permits. The conservation commission issued Orders of Conditions for a garage addition project at 43 Colonial Road and a new single-family home construction at 53 Colonial Road on April 13, each with special conditions for stormwater
Webster Board of Selectmen suspends Athletic Boosters Club license for 21 days. Following a March 8 incident in which two women overdosed and narcotics were distributed at the facility, the Board voted unanimously on April 13 to suspend the club's alcohol and common victualler licenses for 21
Webster Board of Library Trustees unanimously dedicates community room to Senator Moore. The board voted to name the library's Community Room the Senator Richard T. Moore Room, honoring his efforts to secure 75 percent state funding for the library's construction. The trustees unanimously approved
Webster Finance Committee held a hearing on a $71.6 million fiscal 2027 budget that relies on $1.3 million in free cash and a surprise $3 million jump in state aid.
Finance Committee discussed FY27 budget with 2.5% growth rate and rising insurance costs. Town Administrator Richard LaFond presented the proposal to Chairman Mat Fitton and other committee members, highlighting a $1.1 million increase in health insurance and a $3 million gain in state aid.
Webster's Zoning Board of Appeals continued a variance hearing and kept a marina expansion's comment period open.
Webster Water Sewer Commission approved indirect cost analysis showing water costs projected to decrease 8.75 percent. The commission voted unanimously April 2 to approve consultant Matt Abrahams' draft workbook, which found water indirect costs declining from FY25 levels while sewer indirect costs
Webster Planning Board approves cannabis retailer and Dunkin signage permits. The four-member board voted unanimously to modify an existing special permit for Webster Cannabis Company, LLC at 4 Town Forest Road, authorizing online pre-orders and in-store pickup sales following Cannabis Control