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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Committee Handbook
    3. Boards & Commissions A-M
      1. Active Transportation & Safety Committee
        1. Duties and Responsibilities
        2. Bike and Pedestrian Resources
          1. Routes for Cyclists
        3. Safe Routes to School
        4. Complete Streets
        5. Boston Worcester Airline Trail (BWALT)
      2. Advisory Finance Committee
        1. Archive of Town Meeting Recommendations
          1. Annual Town Meeting Report and Recommendations
          2. Special Town Meeting Report and Recommendations
        2. Westborough TV - AFC Meetings on Demand
      3. Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Committee
        1. Assabet Valley Regional Technical/Vocational School District
      4. Affordable Housing Trust
        1. About Us
          1. About Us
        2. Projects & Programs
          1. Affordable Housing Analysis & Action Plan (AHTWG)
          2. 3 Baylor Avenue
          3. 6 Beach Street
        3. Documents & Reports
          1. Community Info Site (AHTWG)
          2. Reports
          3. Presentations
            1. 2023 Annual Town Meeting - Article 19 Presentation
            2. Primer - Affordable Housing (PDF)
            3. Primer - Housing Trusts (PDF)
          4. Reference Materials
            1. WAHT - Declaration of Trust (Filed)
            2. WAHT - Warrant Article with Bylaw (Passed)
            3. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Operations Manual (MHP, 2015) (PDF)
            4. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Guidebook (MHP, 2018) (PDF)
            5. MGL Chapter 44 Section 55C - Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund (PDF)
        4. Housing Resources
          1. Strategic Goals - Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2024
          2. Westborough Housing Authority
          3. Housing and Support Services
          4. Housing Trust Contact Information
      5. Board of Assessors
      6. Board of Health
        1. Certificates of Merit
        2. Food Regulations
        3. Mosquito Control Information
      7. Capital Expenditures Planning Committee
      8. Community Preservation Committee
        1. Community Preservation Act Exploratory Committee
          1. Community Preservation Coalition
          2. CPAEC Presentations
      9. Conservation Commission
        1. Conservation Commission Meeting & Filing Information
          1. Submission Checklist (PDF)
          2. File for a Flood Plain Application
          3. Plan Color-coding for submissions (PDF)
          4. File for a Wetland Permit
          5. Wetlands Permit Forms
          6. Request a Certificate of Compliance
        2. Open Space and Trail Maps
        3. Conservation Department
      10. Council on Aging Board 
        1. Senior Center
      11. Cultural Council
        1. 2023 Monthly Event Schedule (PDF)
        2. Arts in Common
        3. Contact Cultural Council
        4. Grant Forms & Applications
        5. Grant Information
          1. Grants for 2018
          2. Grants for 2017
        6. WCC Priorities (PDF)
        7. Westborough Cultural Council Payment Center
      12. Design Review Board
        1. Design Review Board Guidelines and Manual
        2. Application for Design Review
        3. Design Review Board Sign Application
      13. Disability Commission
        1. ADA Coordinator
      14. Diversity & Inclusion Committee
      15. Economic Development Committee
        1. About Us
          1. Ambassadors
          2. Board Members
          3. Company Highlights
          4. EDC Annual Year in Review Awards
            1. 2014 Year in Review Awards
            2. 2015 Year in Review Awards
            3. 2016 Year in Review Awards
            4. 2017 Year in Review Awards
            5. 2018 Year in Review Awards
            6. 2019 Year in Review Awards
            7. 2020 to 2021 Year in Review Awards
            8. 2022 Year in Review Awards
              1. Photo Gallery: 2022 EDC Year in Review Awards
          5. Meetings
          6. Purpose
          7. Why Westborough
            1. Westborough Works for your Business
        2. Financial Incentives
          1. Business Assistance Grant Program
        3. Programs & Events
          1. "Shop Westborough" Business Directory
          2. "Shop Westborough" Holiday Passport: Participating Businesses
            1. "Drop Box" Locations
            2. Participating Businesses
          3. Downtown Beautification Program
          4. Main Street Trick o' Treat
          5. Ribbon Cuttings
          6. Winter Stroll
            1. 2022 "Winter Stroll" Business List
        4. Resources & Information
          1. Assessor Records
          2. By The Numbers
          3. Community Resources
          4. Contact Us
          5. Development Opportunities
          6. Local, State, Federal Grants & Aid
          7. Online Mapping
          8. Online Mapping
          9. PermitPro
          10. Recent Plans & Studies
          11. Transportation
        5. Services
          1. Permitting Process
          2. Sign up for a "Business One Stop" Meeting!
      16. Historical Commission
        1. Historic Properties
      17. Hocomonco Pond Re-Use Committee
        1. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Reports and Information on Hocomonco Pond
        2. Parcel Information
        3. Committee Presentations
        4. Recorded Meetings
      18. Housing Authority
      19. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
        1. LEPC Background and Responsibilities
        2. Westborough Emergency Preparedness Handbook (PDF)
      20. Master Plan Implementation Committee
      21. Municipal Building Committee
    4. Boards & Commissions N-Z
      1. Open Space Preservation Committee
        1. Open Space and Recreation Plan
      2. Planning Board
        1. Westborough TV - Planning Board Meetings on Demand
        2. Planning Board Meeting Dates (2023) (PDF)
        3. Planning Board Meeting Packets by Date
        4. Fee Schedule
        5. Submit an Application
      3. Recreation Commission
      4. Sandra Pond Wardens
      5. Select Board
        1. Westborough TV - Select Board Meetings on Demand
        2. Current Projects and Hot Topics
          1. Westborough Community Center
            1. Community Center Presentations
            2. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Regional Emergency Communication Center (RECC)
            1. Presentations and Historical Documents
          3. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects
        3. Select Board Annual Calendar (PDF)
        4. Select Board Goals
        5. Select Board Policies
        6. Licenses & Permits
          1. Amusement Device
          2. Auctioneer
          3. Class I, Class II, & Class III Dealer's License
          4. Common Victualler (ComVic)
          5. Junk Dealer \ Junk Collector
          6. Liquor License
          7. Yard Sale Permit 
        7. Westborough Strategic Plan
        8. Town Manager
      6. Senior / Disabled Taxation Aid Committee
      7. Senior / Disabled Taxation Relief Committee
        1. Exemption Presentation to the Select Board 1-28-2020 (PDF)
      8. Sustainable Westborough
        1. Climate Action Plan
      9. Treatment Plant Board
        1. Wastewater Plant Flows Historical Summary (PDF)
        2. Westborough Treatment Plant Board Bylaws (PDF)
      10. Trustees of Soldiers Memorials
      11. Veterans' Advisory Board
        1. Central MA Veterans' Service District
        2. Hometown Heroes Program
        3. Graves Officer
        4. News for Veterans
      12. Walkup Robinson Trust Fund Committee
      13. Waste Management Exploratory Committee
        1. Waste Management Exploratory Committee Charter (PDF)
      14. Westborough Spirit Committee
      15. Youth Commission
        1. Youth & Family Services
      16. Zoning Board of Appeals
        1. ZBA Application & Instructions
        2. Applications, Decisions and Minutes Archive
          1. 2022 Applications, Decisions & Minutes
          2. 2021 Applications, Decision, & Minutes
          3. 2020 Applications, Decisions & Minutes
          4. 2019 Applications, Decisions & Minutes
          5. 2018 Applications, Decisions & Minutes
          6. 2017 Applications, Decisions & Minutes
          7. 2023 Applications, Decisions & Minutes
        3. Zoning Bylaws
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  3. Departments

    1. Community Development
      1. Building Department
        1. Building Permits
          1. Commercial Building Permit Requirements
          2. Permit Document Cabinet
          3. Residential Building Permit Requirements
        2. Fee Schedules
        3. Finished Basement Guidelines (PDF)
        4. Laserfiche Public Portal
        5. Pool Demolition Guidelines (PDF)
        6. Shed Requirements
          1. Shed Requirement Form (PDF)
        7. Site Plan
          1. Online Site Plan Application
          2. Site Plan Review Application (PDF)
          3. Site Plan Review Rules & Regulations (PDF)
        8. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Guide (PDF)
        9. State Board of Building Regulations & Standards
        10. Zoning Bylaws
          1. Application to Zoning Board of Appeals (PDF)
          2. Instructions for Zoning Board of Appeals Application (PDF)
          3. Procedure After the Granting of a Variance / Special Permit Procedure (PDF)
      2. Conservation Department
        1. Wetlands Laws and Regulations
          1. Wetlands Bylaw & Regulations Revision Documents
        2. Open Space and Trail Maps
          1. Bow Hunting on Conservation Parcels (PDF)
          2. Sandra Pond Reservoir Watershed Documents
            1. Sandra Pond Reservoir Watershed Forest Management Plans
              1. EAP Sandra Pond Dam Upper Lower (PDF)
              2. Lower Sandra Pond Dam Inspection Report (PDF)
              3. Sandra Pond Dam O&M Plan 2018 (PDF)
              4. Upper Sandra Pond Dam Inspection Report (PDF)
          3. Westborough Trail Report Form
        3. Stormwater
          1. Stormwater - Contact Update
          2. Stormwater Bylaw (PDF)
          3. Mounding Analysis Evaluation Standards Revised March 20, 2023 (PDF)
          4. Stormwater Info Checklist For NOI Review (PDF)
        4. Hazard Tree Removal Policy & Application
          1. Hazard Tree Removal Application
          2. Hazard Tree Removal Policy (PDF)
        5. Lake Chauncy Algae Study (PDF)
        6. Wheaton College Vernal Pool Research Team Study 2022
        7. Conservation Commission
      3. Economic Development
      4. Planning Department
        1. Planning Board
        2. Bylaws & Regulations
          1. Zoning Bylaws
          2. Zoning Map
          3. Subdivision Rules & Regulations
          4. Special Permit Rules & Regulations
          5. Site Plan Review Rules & Regulations
        3. Master Plan
        4. Records Search
          1. Laserfiche Public Portal
          2. PermitPro Online Permitting System
        5. Projects
          1. Boston Worcester Airline Trail (BWALT)
            1. BWALT Shared-Use Path Feasibility Study
          2. Permitting
            1. Online Permitting
            2. Licenses and Permits
          3. Downtown Development Plan
          4. Downtown Traffic Study (2020)
          5. Road Safety Audit (January 2016)
          6. MBTA Communities Compliance
        6. Submit a Project Application
        7. Planning Board Fee Schedule
        8. Access Past Meetings
        9. Zoning Amendments - MBTA Communities
      5. Westborough Business Directory
      6. Sustainability
        1. Climate Action Plan
        2. Westborough Power Choice
          1. Fall 2023-2025 New Contract Information
    2. Finance
      1. Accounting Department
        1. Annual Audit Reports
      2. Assessing Department
        1. Property Database
        2. Online GIS Maps
        3. General Auto Excise Information
        4. Auto Excise Tax Bills and Abatement Information
        5. Tax Calculator
        6. Tax Relief and Exemption Information
          1. Senior / Disabled Taxation Aid Committee
        7. Tax Rates
        8. Important Dates
        9. Downloadable Forms
        10. Classification Hearings & Presentations
        11. Assessors Map
      3. Purchasing Department
        1. Bid Opportunities
      4. Treasurer / Collector Department
        1. Online Payments
          1. Water and Sewer Bills
          2. Excise Tax Bills
          3. Property Tax Bills
          4. Bill Payer Tutorials
        2. Request for Tax Information (PDF)
        3. Municipal Lien Certificates
    3. Fire Department
      1. Code Red Emergency Alert System
      2. Fire Department Personnel
      3. Emergency Medical Services
      4. Fire Prevention
        1. Smoke Detector Inspections
      5. Community Education Program
        1. CPR / AED / Choking Care
        2. Car Seat Program
        3. First Aid & CPR / AED / Choking Care
        4. Home Safety Visit (PNG)
      6. Brush Permit Information
      7. Emergency Preparedness Guide (PDF)
      8. Employment Opportunities
    4. Information Technology Department
      1. Assessors Maps
      2. Flood Maps (FEMA Map Service Center)
      3. MassGIS
      4. Online GIS (Interactive Maps of Westborough)
      5. Town Maps
      6. Trail Maps (SVT Trail Maps)
      7. Trail Maps (WCLT Charm Bracelet Maps)
    5. Library
    6. Police Department
      1. Records
        1. Public Records Request Form
      2. Animal Control Division
        1. Domestic Animal Resources
      3. Detective Division
        1. Identity Theft Information
        2. School Resource Officer
        3. Scam Help
      4. Traffic Enforcement Request
      5. Forms
        1. Block Party / Street Closure Permit
        2. Solicitor Form (PDF)
      6. Safety Information
        1. SafetyNet Client Enrollment Form (PDF)
        2. Crosswalk Safety
        3. Ice Safety
        4. Internet Safety For Children
      7. Sex Offender Information
      8. Jail Diversion Program (JDP)
      9. RAD Information
      10. CodeRED Emergency Alert System
    7. Public Works
      1. Town Cemeteries
      2. Engineering
        1. Pavement Moratoriums
        2. Permit Applications
        3. Stormwater Information
        4. Stormwater Utility Information
      3. Fleet & Facilities Division
      4. Forestry Division
        1. Adopt A Tree
          1. Adopt a Tree 2024 Requests
        2. What to do about trees and power lines?
        3. Informational Videos
        4. Request Public Tree Removal
        5. Tree Warden
      5. Highway and Roads Maintenance
        1. Pavement Moratoriums
        2. Snow Operations Information
      6. Water & Sewer
        1. Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports
        2. Dig Safe
        3. Signs of a Water Leak
        4. Water Conservation
        5. Water Restrictions
        6. Lead Service Line Inventory
    8. Public Health Department
      1. Regulations, Applications, Forms & Fees
        1. Septic Systems
        2. PermitPro
        3. Smoke-Free Workplace Law
      2. Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health Advisory Board
      3. Public Health Concerns and Vaccine Information
        1. COVID-19
        2. Opioid Information
        3. Monkeypox Vaccine Information
        4. Mosquito Control
        5. What To Know About Skin Cancer
        6. 3 Steps to Quitting Smoking
        7. Tick Information
      4. Recycling, Trash Disposal, Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Composting Information
        1. Transfer Station & Recycling Facility Food Waste Collection
        2. Disaster Debris Plan
        3. Medication and Residential Sharps Disposal
        4. Food Composting Information
      5. Emergency Preparedness
        1. Region 2 Emergency Preparedness
        2. Westborough Emergency Preparedness Handbook (PDF)
        3. Emergency AM Radio Notification System
      6. Westborough Emergency Shelter Information
        1. Emergency Assistance Shelter (Sharp Building)
          1. Emergency Assistance Shelter (Sharp Building) Frequently Asked Questions
    9. Recreation
      1. Westborough Golf Club
    10. School Department
    11. Senior Center
      1. Council on Aging
      2. Events
      3. Programs & Classes
        1. Crafts & Games
        2. Educational Classes
        3. Exercise Programs
      4. Resources
      5. Services
      6. Transportation
      7. Volunteer Opportunities
    12. Town Clerk
      1. Vital Records (Births, Deaths, Marriages)
      2. Town Records
        1. Town Charter (Amended 2022)
        2. Annual Census Form (PDF)
        3. Town Bylaws through Annual Town Meeting 2022 (PDF)
        4. Town Records 1717 to 1930
      3. Election Information
        1. Campaign Finance Reports
        2. Legal Notices
      4. Town Meeting Information
        1. Attorney General Decisions
        2. Town Meeting Videos/Information
        3. Town Meeting Handbook (PDF)
        4. Town Meeting Minutes
        5. Town Meeting Warrants
      5. Notary Services
      6. Permits, Licenses and Certificates
        1. Dog Licenses
        2. Raffle Permits
        3. Business Certificates
      7. Board and Committee Resources
        1. Meeting Posting Requirements
        2. Open Meeting Law
        3. Conflict of Interest Law / Ethics Online Training
    13. Town Manager
      1. Current Projects and Hot Topics
      2. Budget Documents
        1. FY2024 Budget Documents
        2. FY2023 Budget Documents
        3. FY2022 Budget Documents
        4. FY2021 Budget Documents
        5. FY2020 Budget Documents
      3. Town Manager Reports and Department Updates
      4. Goals & Evaluations
      5. Civic Leadership Academy
      6. Human Resources Department
        1. Employee Benefits
          1. Benefits Notices
          2. Dental Insurance
          3. Employee Assistance Program
          4. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
          5. Health Insurance
          6. Life Insurance
          7. Optional Insurance
          8. Retirement Plans
        2. Employee Forms
        3. Employment Opportunities
        4. Employee Self Service
        5. Labor and Employment Agreements
        6. Town Organization Chart
      7. Parking Clerk
        1. Winter Parking Ban
      8. Select Board
    14. Veterans' Services
      1. About Us
        1. Contact & Hours
        2. Towns We Serve
        3. Subscribe to News
        4. Overview
      2. Assistance & Services
        1. Department of Veterans' Affairs
          1. Disability Compensation Claim Overview
          2. Veterans Benefits Directory
          3. Non-service Connected Pension
          4. VA SITREP
        2. MA Veterans' Services
        3. Financial Resources
          1. MGL c.115 Benefits
        4. Education
        5. Food Programs
        6. Healthcare
          1. Veterans' Crisis Line
        7. Reduced Electric Rate Through National Grid
        8. Reduced Fare Charliecard for Disabled Vets
        9. Seniors
        10. Mental Health
      3. Veterans' Organizations
      4. Awards
        1. MA Medal of Fidelity
        2. MA Medal of Liberty
        3. Ambassador for Peace Medal (Korea War Veterans)
    15. Youth & Family Services
      1. Counseling Services
      2. Depression Screening
        1. Depression Part 1: Get Moving
        2. Depression Part 2: Light Shine
        3. Depression Part 3: Enjoy Nature
        4. Depression Part 4: Anti-Rumination
      3. Domestic Abuse Prevention Resources
      4. Education & Prevention
      5. Youth Resources
        1. Youth Mental Health First Aid
        2. Resources for Helping Kids Cope with Tragedy
        3. Youth Diversion Program
      6. Helpful Resources
        1. Home Ownership
        2. COVID-19
        3. Reach Out Westborough
          1. Emotional Resilience Video Series
            1. Serie de videos sobre resiliencia emocional
        4. Being Active with Mental Health
      7. Free Holiday Store
      8. Interface Referral Service
      9. Westborough CARES
      10. Youth Commission
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  4. Residents

    1. General Bylaws
    2. About
      1. Mission, Vision and Values
      2. Westborough Strategic Plan
      3. Westborough Business Directory
    3. Alerts and Emergency Notifications
      1. CodeRED
      2. Board and Committee Notifications
    4. For Residents
      1. Health
        1. Mosquito Control Information
        2. Regulations, Applications, Forms & Fees
        3. Youth Mental Health First Aid
      2. Home & Family
        1. Counseling Services
        2. Depression Screening
        3. Domestic Abuse Prevention Resources
        4. Helpful Resources
        5. Obtaining a Marriage License In Massachusetts (PDF)
        6. WestboroughCARES
        7. Youth Diversion Program
      3. Local Government
        1. Campaign Finance Reports
        2. Conflict of Interest Law / Ethics Online Training
        3. Education & Prevention
        4. Select Board Policies
        5. Town Bylaws through Annual Town Meeting 2022 (PDF)
        6. Town Clerk Posting Requirements
        7. Town Manager's Budget Documents thru Fiscal Year 2024
        8. Town Meeting Handbook (PDF)
        9. Town Meeting Warrants
        10. Westborough TV - Select Board Meetings on Demand
      4. Other
        1. Zoning Bylaws (PDF)
      5. Public Safety
        1. Brush Permit Information
        2. Car Seat Program
        3. CodeRed Emergency Alert System
        4. Emergency AM Radio Notification System
        5. Emergency Medical Services
        6. Emergency Preparedness Guide (PDF)
        7. Fire Prevention
        8. Smoke Detector Inspections
        9. Traffic Enforcement Request
        10. Westborough Fire Facebook
        11. Westborough Fire Twitter
        12. Winter Parking Ban
      6. Public Works
        1. Dig Safe
        2. Online Permits / Applications
        3. Public Works Feedback - Webform
        4. Report a Pothole
        5. Report a Streetlight Outage (PDF)
        6. Stormwater Information
        7. Update Water Account Information - Webform
        8. Water & Sewer Emergencies (PDF)
        9. Water & Sewer Rates (PDF)
        10. Water Conservation
        11. Westborough Emergency Preparedness Handbook (PDF)
        12. Westborough Power Choice
      7. Recreation
        1. Communities with Open Space & Recreation Plans (PDF)
        2. Golf Course web site
        3. Routes for Cyclists
      8. Seniors
        1. Guide to Veterans Benefits for Assisted Living & Long Term Care
        2. Senior Information
        3. Seniors
      9. Taxes & Financial
        1. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects
        2. Annual Audit Reports
        3. Assessor Maps (PDF)
        4. Downloadable Forms
        5. Helpful Links
        6. Important Dates
        7. Motor Vehicle Excise Information
        8. Municipal Finance Glossary
        9. Online Assessor Records
        10. Online GIS
        11. Online Tax Payments
        12. Tax Rates
      10. Trash & Recycling
        1. Recycling & Trash Disposal
        2. Residential Sharps Disposal
    5. Parking and Transportation
      1. Parking Clerk
      2. Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA)
      3. VIA - On Demand Transportation
    6. Programs and Activities
      1. Recreation Department
      2. Public Library
      3. Civic Leadership Academy
    7. Westborough Power Choice
    8. Town Documents
      1. Public Records - Records Access Officers
      2. Reports & Assessments
      3. Town Organizational Chart
      4. Master Plan
    9. Town Regulations
      1. Town Charter
      2. General Bylaws
      3. Zoning Bylaws
      4. Select Board Policies
    10. Tax Calculator
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  5. Business

    1. Economic Development
    2. Licenses and Permits
    3. Business One Stop Meeting
    4. Resources
      1. Building / Zoning / Planning
      2. Engineering / Public Works
      3. Federal Resources
      4. GIS & Town Maps
      5. State Resources
    5. Westborough Business Directory
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Employment Opportunities
      2. Traffic Enforcement Request
      3. Licenses and Permits
    2. Contact
      1. All Staff
    3. Find
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Alerts
      3. Budget Information
      4. Community Links
        1. Community Organizations
        2. Library
        3. Schools
        4. Town Manager
        5. Walking Trails
        6. Westborough TV
      5. Disaster Assistance
      6. Election & Voter Information
      7. Forms
        1. Absentee Ballot Request (PDF)
        2. Annual Census Form (PDF)
        3. Business Certificate-D / B / A (PDF)
        4. Dog License Application (PDF)
        5. Request for Tax Information (PDF)
        6. Voter Registration
      8. My Property Value
      9. Notary Services (PDF)
      10. Town Maps
      11. Visitor Information
        1. Area Attractions
          1. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation & Wildlife Sanctuary
          2. Danforth Museum of Art
          3. EcoTarium
          4. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area & Festivals
          5. Worcester Art Museum
    4. Sign Up For
      1. Adopt A Tree
      2. Car Seat Program
      3. CodeRed Emergency Alert System
      4. Make Online Payments
      5. Notifications
      6. Civic Leadership Academy
      7. Westborough Power Choice
    5. Submit
      1. Report a Concern
      2. Report a Pothole
      3. Town Payments
      4. Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance
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    1. Westborough Recreation Programs and Registration (MyRec)
    2. Westborough Golf Club
    3. Recreation Commission
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