Board approved fuel storage license and established strategic planning committee. The Webster Board of Selectmen approved an underground fuel storage license for Kayrous Petroleum at 415-431 and 443 South Main Street to store 40,000 gallons of Class 1B gasoline and Class II diesel fuel, following
The Water Sewer Commission unanimously approved accessory dwelling unit policies for water and sewer regulations at its June 4 meeting. Tighe & Bond presented a Water Management Act grant study showing Webster exceeded its 1.34 million gallon daily withdrawal limit for four years but achieved
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
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
Webster Water Sewer Commission votes to approve FY27 budgets, backs capital articles. The commission voted 4-0 to recommend four Town Meeting articles including sewer pump station rehabilitation and French River Sewer Interceptor improvements design, and approved Article 10 authorizing a $200,000
Housing Authority seeks state waiver for IT vendor tied to executive director. The board voted 5-0-0 to request an EOHLC waiver regarding Spy Systems, which provides IT support and camera services and is owned by Executive Director Melissa Morley's husband. Chair David DuPont and commissioners also