Westborough Morning Brief, Nov. 5: Council on Aging takes up new mission statement

From Westborough News

• Council on Aging takes up new mission statement Westborough's Council on Aging looked at revising its mission statement using state model language, while a staff member cautioned that the council and the Senior and Social Services Department are legally distinct. A new senior center remains its top priority.Westborough News
• Select Board weighs retiree drug plan and hazardous waste option The Select Board examined a restructured retiree prescription drug plan that raises the deductible while cutting monthly premiums, and a year-round household hazardous waste program, after the town's annual collection day did not happen in fiscal 2025.Westborough News
• School Committee debates goals and school liaison plan Westborough's School Committee worked through proposed annual goals and a plan to assign members as liaisons to each of six schools, while the high school principal search moved ahead with a target announcement date in February.Westborough News
• Capital Planning Committee reviews Hastings School requests The Capital Planning Committee began work on roughly $1.5 million in Hastings Elementary School upgrades, alongside a recreation facilities study pitch and a Department of Public Works request tied to emergency water supply.Westborough News
• Zoning Board of Appeals hears drone concerns from residents At a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on an application being withdrawn, residents raised drone and transparency questions, and the board pointed them to the Planning Board's bylaw amendment process ahead of March Town Meeting.Westborough News
• Polling location changes for all six precincts The Town of Westborough posted a notice to voters of a change of polling location that applies to precincts 1 through 6.Westborough News

Happening Thu, Nov 5

• 8:30 a.m.: Municipal Building Committee meets at Town Hall The Municipal Building Committee meets in Memorial Hall, third floor, Town Hall, 34 West Main St.Town of Westborough
• 5 p.m.: Capital Expenditures Planning Committee meets The Capital Expenditures Planning Committee meets in Memorial Hall, third floor, Town Hall, 34 West Main St.Town of Westborough

Yesterday in Westborough (Wed, Nov 4)

• Donaghue wins 19th Worcester District House race State Rep. Kate Donaghue won another term in the district that includes Westborough, Framingham, Northborough and Southborough, according to Patch.Westborough Patch
• Westborough gets nearly $6,000 for fire safety education Westborough will receive new state funding for fire safety education programs for students and seniors, with the town awarded $4,001 in one portion, Patch reports.Westborough Patch
• Fire Department opens applications for full-time firefighter/EMT The Westborough Fire Department is accepting applications for a full-time firefighter/EMT position as it looks to expand its crew, according to Patch.Westborough Patch

Coming up

• Sat, Nov 7: Kickoff to Kindness Week set for Nov. 7 Patch's Westborough calendar lists a Kickoff to Kindness Week event for Nov. 7.Westborough Patch
• Mon, Nov 9, 8 a.m.: School Committee Policy Subcommittee meets The School Committee Policy Subcommittee meets in the Superintendent's Office, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main St.Town of Westborough
• Mon, Nov 9, 2:30 p.m.: Conservation Commission site walk at 140 West Main The Conservation Commission holds a site walk on site at 140 West Main St.Town of Westborough
• Mon, Nov 9, 3:30 p.m.: Active Transportation and Safety Committee meets The Active Transportation and Safety Committee meets in the Great Hall, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main St.Town of Westborough
• Mon, Nov 9, 6:30 p.m.: Veterans Advisory Board meets at Central One The Veterans Advisory Board meets at Central One Federal Credit Union, 40 South St.Town of Westborough
• Tue, Nov 10, 3 p.m.: Planning Board meets in afternoon session The Planning Board meets in the Great Hall, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main St.Town of Westborough
• Tue, Nov 10, 3:30 p.m.: Library Building Committee meets remotely The Library Building Committee holds a remote meeting.Town of Westborough
• Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets at Forbes Building The Conservation Commission meets in the School Department meeting room, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main St.Town of Westborough
• Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board holds evening meeting The Planning Board meets in the Great Hall, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main St.Town of Westborough
• Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board hearing on 1 Research Drive The Planning Board holds a public hearing on 1 Research Drive in the Great Hall, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main St.Town of Westborough
• Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board hearing on 2300 West Park Drive The Planning Board holds a public hearing on 2300 West Park Drive in the Great Hall, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main St.Town of Westborough

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