Webster Finance Committee backed a Recreation Revolving Fund increase and warrant article recommendations in unanimous votes. Chair Mat Fitton and the full committee voted unanimously to increase the FY26 Recreation Revolving Fund to address higher-than-expected expenses at May Street Park, with
Webster Planning Board approves used car sales site plan despite traffic concerns from Vice-Chairman Piader. The board voted 2-1 on April 27 to approve the 56 Main Street site plan for Ahmad Rachid's used car sales business, with Chairman Dan Morin dissenting and Vice-Chairman Jason Piader having
Webster Conservation Commission approves three residential development permits. The board unanimously approved orders of conditions for a retaining wall replacement at 90 Lakeside Ave., environmental remediation and riverside restoration at 65 Union Street, and a new single-family home at 63 Wawela
Board of Selectmen unanimously approves Tropicana Café ownership transfer in 5-0 vote. The board granted a Common Victualler license to SBS Holdings for the restaurant at 8 Davis Street, with the ownership transition scheduled for April 30. Andrew Sheppard, representing the new owner, assured the
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 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
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 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
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