Community center design could top $10 million

From Westborough News

• Council on Aging reviews costly community center design. Westborough's Council on Aging heard that the proposed community center could top $10 million, with an elevator, emergency generator and pool renovation still bid as optional add-ons the Select Board must decide on before a March 2027 town meeting vote.Westborough News
• School Committee renews SRO deal, eyes FY28 budget. Westborough's School Committee renewed its school resource officer agreement and accepted a donation of 75 backpacks from El Harvey, while Superintendent Allison warned a Thursday budget summit that rising out-of-district special education costs and declining enrollment are squeezing the FY28 budget.Westborough News

Westborough on Sat, Oct 3

• Town posts warrant for special town meeting. Westborough posted the warrant for its upcoming special town meeting, outlining the articles voters will take up this fall.Town of Westborough
• Zoning appeal stalls Amazon's Westborough drone hub plan. Amazon's proposed drone launch pad at its Otis Street warehouse is on hold after residents appealed a zoning ruling, Westborough Patch reported, leaving the Zoning Board of Appeals to decide if a tougher permit review is required.Westborough Patch
• Town launches online survey for transportation plan. Westborough's Active Transportation Plan team launched an online Storymap survey asking residents to weigh in on sidewalk, bike and pedestrian improvements planned across town.Town of Westborough
• Westborough fall teams post strong week of wins. Westborough's volleyball, soccer, golf and cross country teams turned in strong performances this week, with the Rangers appearing in statewide power rankings that shape upcoming playoff chances, Community Advocate reported.Community Advocate

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 4, 1:30 p.m.: Gilmore Pond sensory trail holds grand opening. The town celebrates the grand opening of the new sensory trail at Gilmore Pond, 19 Quick Farm Road, with a free event for residents of all ages.Westborough Patch
• Sun, Oct 4, 6:30 p.m.: Shir Joy Chorus opens rehearsal to the public. Shir Joy Chorus holds an open rehearsal at Congregation B'nai Shalom Westboro, 117 East Main Street, inviting residents interested in joining the choir to sit in.Westborough Patch
• Mon, Oct 5, 3:30 p.m.: Transportation safety panel meets amid survey push. The Active Transportation and Safety Committee meets at the Forbes Municipal Building's Great Hall, 45 West Main Street, as the town collects resident input through its new online survey.Town of Westborough
• Tue, Oct 6, 8:00 a.m.: Economic Development Committee meets Tuesday morning. The Economic Development Committee meets at Memorial Hall in Westborough Town Hall, 34 West Main Street, to discuss business and development matters in town.Town of Westborough
• Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board takes up revised agenda Tuesday. The Planning Board meets in the Great Hall at Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main Street, for a revised agenda that includes a public legal notice hearing.Town of Westborough
• Tue, Oct 6, 7:00 p.m.: Historical Society hosts talk on Abigail Adams. The Westborough Historical Society hosts 'Abigail Adams and the Daughters of Liberty' at its headquarters, 13 Parkman Street, open to the public.Westborough Patch
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee meets as FY28 budget looms. The School Committee meets at Memorial Hall in Westborough Town Hall, 34 West Main Street, continuing budget talks after warning that special education placement costs are straining the FY28 outlook.Town of Westborough
• Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: Advisory Finance Committee returns for second session. The Advisory Finance Committee holds a hybrid meeting at Town Hall's Memorial Hall, 34 West Main Street, its second session this week on town finances.Town of Westborough

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