Leicester Planning Board opened a contentious public hearing on a 1430 Main Street proposal to build 94 townhouses and 192 apartments in a mixed-use zone. Applicants Robert Fox and David Weinstock, represented by attorney Ted Cannon, proposed a largely residential development with secondary
The Leicester Board of Assessors signed the second motor vehicle excise tax commitment of $191,795.44 and approved a state reimbursement totaling $92,557.28 for exemptions granted in FY26. Chair Arthur Paquette and Member Robert W. Mercer, with Principal Assessor Kelli Robbins, also reviewed and
Eight-town health coalition considers pooled opioid settlement approach. The Leicester Regional Public Health Coalition discussed a proposed amendment allowing member municipalities to voluntarily pool opioid settlement abatement funds, with Leicester as host. Attorney Richard Mucci of the
Planning Board backs revised fee regulations based on updated engineering consultant rates. Town Planner Kristen Jacobsen presented the new structure, designed to reflect Quinn Engineering's current billing, with the emphasis on peer review costs for larger projects. The Board voted 4 to 1 to
Leicester Conservation Commission issues two project certificates, continues four hearings. The Commission unanimously approved Certificates of Compliance for the Cherry Valley Solar Array at 148 Henshaw Street and a bypass project at 408 Stafford Street following site visits by Conservation
The Leicester Board of Assessors approved prior meeting minutes and deferred action on senior and veteran property tax relief programs pending further research. Chair Arthur Paquette and Member Robert W. Mercer directed Assistant Assessor Kimberly McLaughlin to survey neighboring towns' eligibility
Parks and Recreation Committee approves two anti-litter signs and bleacher loan. The board voted unanimously to spend $200 on anti-litter signage at Community and Rochdale parks through the CARE group, and unanimously approved lending two sets of aluminum bleachers from Becker to Little League.
Library Trustees authorized an outdoor mural project at the library's parking lot. Artist Linda Colby attended the March 17 meeting to present the proposal, which includes plans for teenage participation.
Planning Board continued a nine-unit multifamily conversion at 981 Main Street to May 19, 2026. Applicant Cedric Richardson and owner Anil Puppala must address stormwater runoff, obtain a Zoning Board of Appeals special permit for impervious surface exceeding thresholds in the Water Resource
Leicester Finance Advisory Committee heard the school project timeline at a tri-committee meeting March 4. Committee Chair Michael Zalansky convened the panel with the Select Board and School Committee to hear from project manager Terva Corp and designer Raymond Design. The Preferred Design is due