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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board approves cannabis retail and Dunkin permits

Webster Planning Board approves cannabis retailer and Dunkin signage permits. The four-member board voted unanimously to modify an existing special permit for Webster Cannabis Company, LLC at 4 Town Forest Road, authorizing online pre-orders and in-store pickup sales following Cannabis Control

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Government · Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen appoints Evan Wilson to Planning Board

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

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Government · Board of Selectmen

WEBSTER SELECTMEN DISCUSS $71.6 MILLION FY27 BUDGET PROPOSAL

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.

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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

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Government · Board of Health

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

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Government · Housing Authority

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.

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