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Communications board taps reserves for 2027 budget

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

Selectmen agree on narrative evaluation process for town administrator

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 design with enhanced safety requirements.

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

Housing Authority votes to hire Morley as Executive Director

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 Proposal, Building Upgrades

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