Webster Conservation Commission approves amendment to MassDOT intersection project. The board unanimously approved an amended order of conditions for the I-395 Exit 3 intersection improvements after the contractor filled approximately 2,151 square feet of wetland; the mitigation plan requires
Board of Selectmen unanimously appoints Evan Wilson to Planning Board. The Board of Selectmen approved Wilson's three-year appointment in a 4-0 roll call vote during a brief March 30 session. Selectman Earl Gabor moved the motion, seconded by Selectman Scott Dziedzic. Wilson, a Webster resident for
Housing Authority approves director contract at $108,132 and advances modernization work. Chair David DuPont highlighted Executive Director Melissa Morley's performance as commissioners unanimously approved her new permanent contract, set at a maximum salary of $108,132 with 37.5 weekly hours and a
Webster Finance Committee reviews $71.6M FY27 budget showing 6.79 percent growth and stronger state aid. The budget increase, presented by Town Administrator Richard LaFond and School Superintendent Monique Pierangeli, reflects 50 additional students and higher Chapter 70 state funding, with a 3.17
Webster Board of Selectmen discussed the fiscal 2027 general fund budget proposal with school and finance committees, totaling $71.6 million, a 6.79 percent increase over FY26. The proposed property tax levy of $35,502,184 includes a 2.5 percent levy increase and $300,000 in new growth revenue.
South Worcester County Communications Center Board advances 2027 budget with reserve draw. The board unanimously approved using $30,000 from reserves to offset local appropriations for FY2027, following level funding of the state 911 Support and Incentive Grant. Vice Chairman Jonathan Ruda
Webster's Board of Selectmen agreed on a new evaluation process for Town Administrator Richard LaFond. Rather than using numerical scores, board members will provide narrative comments on LaFond's performance under a revised evaluation form covering competencies and charter responsibilities,
Board of Health approves pool variance with surveillance and deck upgrades. The Board unanimously approved revised design standards for Tiny Bubbles Aquatic Academy's proposed indoor survival swimming school at 12 Harry's Way, requiring side wall skimmers and drains, a 180-degree partial deck, and
Webster Housing Authority votes to hire Melissa Morley as its new Executive Director. The board voted 4-1 on Friday to extend the formal offer to Morley, who had served as Acting Executive Director. A special search process yielded five applicants, three of whom were selected for interview Friday.
Library Trustees approve solar and facilities investment. The Webster Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved a $56,000 solar installation proposal from East Coast Renewable Energy for presentation to Town Administrator Rick LaFond and authorized $3,000 from the building improvement trust