The Town Crier

It’s that time of year again. Special Town Meeting, trick-or-treat, and plenty happening around Westminster!In this episode, Stephanie breaks down the six articles on the draft November 18th Special Town Meeting warrant, explains common Town Meeting buzzwords (like Free Cash and Stabilization), answers listener questions about the local motel and updated FEMA flood maps, and runs through all the Halloween and community events you won’t want to miss — including the Bonfire at the VFW Field.Do you have feedback, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Email [email protected] — your input makes the show!

Thanks for tuning back in after our short hiatus! In this episode, we’re catching up on all the happenings around Westminster over the last six weeks. Stephanie shares updates on the swearing-in of Police Chief Matthew LeMay, the ongoing Old Town Hall restoration, and the MBTA Communities bylaw passing at the September 16, Special Town Meeting.We’ll also cover fall highlights including the 10th Annual Cracker Festival, Halloween festivities, and a preview of the November Special Town Meeting. Plus, there are still openings in the 60% AMI category at the Westminster Senior Residences—applications available at www.westminsterseniorresidences.comDo you have feedback, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Email [email protected] — your input makes the show!

This week on The Town Crier, Health Director Abby Conlin joins us to cover flu clinics, rodent concerns, home kitchen permitting for local bakers and food enthusiasts, and the everyday permits handled by the Health Department. We also dig into well water vs. town water, Title 5 bedroom rules, the new ADU bylaw, and seasonal reminders on ticks and mosquitoes. Abby shares the latest on PFAS and how residents can get answers to their water quality related questions.We’ll wrap with a summer send-off and a look ahead to the MBTA Communities Special Town Meeting on September 16.Do you have feedback, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Email [email protected] — your input makes the show!

Stephanie recaps Summer Rec, previews Benefit Day and the Firefighter Muster, and shares updates on planned MBTA Communities Special Town Meeting, and a little about back-to-school. Notice: Town water users should expect a letter this weekend about elevated TTHMs—contact DPW with questions.Feedback, questions, comments and suggestions for content always welcomed at [email protected] 

In this episode, we’re joined by Planning Director Ryan Doherty for an in-depth look at two of big topics in Westminster: the Master Plan Update and the upcoming MBTA Communities zoning article.Ryan walks us through how residents can get involved, key dates, the survey currently underway, and a lot of important details about the MBTA Communities law.We also recap the Fire Department’s 200th anniversary celebration, monument rededication, and recent Select Board updates on the Police Chief hiring process.For more information and helpful FAQs about the MBTA Communities zoning initiative, visit:https://www.westminster-ma.gov/planning-department/pages/mbta-communities3a-informationSubscribe and send in your questions to [email protected]!