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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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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

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Zoning Board Approves New Single-Family Home at 11 Pavilion Ave

Zoning Board approves special permit for Pavilion Avenue house reconstruction. John Cody received unanimous approval for a special permit to demolish and construct a new single-family home at 11 Pavilion Ave in Lake Residential and Lake Watershed Protection zoning districts. The board set a maximum

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board approves auto body repair shop

Webster Planning Board approves auto body repair shop with waivers. The board unanimously approved a Site Plan and Special Permit for an auto body repair facility, office, and signage at 1 Beacon Street, granting waivers to allow automotive services within 50 feet of a residential zone and permit

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Government · Board of Selectmen

Selectmen back lake management plan, authorize herbicide treatment

Webster board backs herbicide treatment for invasive lake weeds, opens town meetings. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 to support whole lake herbicide treatment using fluoridone for invasive aquatic vegetation on Webster Lake, while unanimously backing a grant-application process to fund a

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Government · Housing Authority

Housing Authority adopts single-interview director search process

Webster Housing Authority streamlines its executive director selection process to a single-stage interview. The board, comprising Chair David DuPont, Commissioners Peter Luchina, Barbara Avery, and Sue Smichinski, adopted the streamlined approach that eliminates the pre-interview stage and proceeds

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Water board reviews $10.35M biosolids dewatering design

The Water Sewer Commission reviewed a $10.35 million biosolids dewatering system design for the wastewater treatment facility. Tighe & Bond consultant Ryan Siegel presented the proposal, noting existing buildings may require partial demolition and reconstruction. The expanded project scope requires

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Government · Council on Aging

Council on Aging approves minutes, reviews programming

Webster Council on Aging approves prior meeting minutes and hears report of winter programming challenges. Carole Marchand, Senior Center Director, reported February lunches averaged 16 meals per day, lower than desired due to winter weather and gaps in Tri Valley meal delivery. A planned Musical

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Conservation Commission reorganizes; Anderson elected Chair

Webster Conservation Commission reorganizes, electing Brian Anderson Chair after Richard Parent's move to Conservation Agent. The board unanimously approved the transition, along with Patti Foley's resignation as Vice Chair to return to regular member status. The Commission issued a Certificate of

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