Government · Conservation
Webster board OKs new home over stream crossing
Webster Conservation Commission approves new Lakeside Ave home after stream and debris review.
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Government · Water Sewer Commission
Water Sewer Commission increases ADU permit fees to $1,000
Water Sewer Commission unanimously approved a $1,000 permit fee increase for accessory dwelling units, up from $250 per department. The increase reflected the time-intensive processing of the first ADU installation. Earl Gabor resigned from the board, with Commissioner Marc Becker agreeing to serve
Government · Conservation
Conservation Board Fines Pair $4,500 for Shoreline Work
Webster Conservation Commission fines landscaper and homeowner $4,500 for defying a cease-and-desist order on Webster Lake.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Webster Selectmen approve multiple business and event licenses
Webster Selectmen approved business and event licenses on July 13. The board conditionally approved an entertainment license for Island Road Dockside restaurant for live acoustic music and DJ with restrictions following prior violations: no drums, acoustic only, speakers facing inward, and a
Government · Water Sewer Commission
Commission questions $389,000 PFAS change order
Webster Water Sewer Commission questioned a $389,000 PFAS project change order stemming from an omitted structural beam. Chairman Tom Andrade and Commissioner Dan Duteau challenged cost responsibility while Tighe & Bond representatives Danielle Teixeira and Jeff Faulkner explained the omission was
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board approves regional health insurance group and police union contract
Webster Board of Selectmen unanimously approved regional health insurance participation and a police union contract. The Board ratified participation in the Southern Worcester County Health Insurance Group (SWCHIG), a four-town purchasing pool with 1,000 subscribers aiming to grow to 1,500 members.
Government · SWCCC Board of Directors
SWCCC Board Approves $60,000 Grant for System Replacement Study
South Worcester County Communications Center Board approved nearly $60,000 grant for dispatch system replacement study. Director Gregory Lynskey received a Regional Development Grant award to fund a consultant who will conduct a current state assessment, needs assessment, and product selection for
Government · Strategic Master Plan Committee
Strategic Master Plan Committee convenes for planning work
Strategic Master Plan Committee met June 24 to begin planning for a comprehensive town strategic plan. Chair Elaine Davies presided over 14 members and alternates representing the Board of Selectmen, Recreation, Conservation, Schools, Finance, Chamber of Commerce, Library, and Planning Board. The
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board approves entertainment license for Dockside, limits outdoor music
Webster Board of Selectmen unanimously approved an entertainment license for Dockside restaurant with indoor restrictions. The board voted 4-0 on June 22 to grant the license for DJs, karaoke, bands, and solo artists operating during normal business hours, while withdrawing a proposed one-day
Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectmen Adopt Revised Vision Statement for Webster
Webster selectmen unanimously adopted a revised community vision statement on Tuesday. Board Chairman Tom Klebart, Vice-Chairman Mark Rogers, and Clerk Elaine Davies voted 3-0 to approve a new vision emphasizing Webster as "a welcoming, engaged, business-friendly, and united community." The
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