Leicester's Board of Assessors set fiscal year 2027 property values at approximately 96 percent of market value on September 15, citing a declining local market. Principal Assessor Kelli Robbins reported the discovery of 13 new second homes and identified $627,000 in new growth, most captured
Leicester Conservation Commission addressed proposed conditions for Cedar Meadow Lake drawdown and dam repair, per Conservation Agent Lisa Westwell's September 2 memorandum (DEP File 197-0755). The conditions establish maximum drawdown depth of 3 feet, commencing in late October and reaching target
The Leicester Library Trustees adopted a hybrid holiday closure policy distinct from town standard hours. Director Suzanne Hall was given authority to keep the library open on holidays when other town offices are closed, with staff receiving compensatory time.
Leicester Public Library Trustees reorganized their board at their June 23 meeting, electing Maureen Whitney as Chair, Bruce Craven as Vice-Chairperson, Regan Fortune as Treasurer, and Ingrid Hathaway as Secretary.
Board of Assessors votes to maintain current structure and schedule summer recess. Chair Arthur Paquette, Robert W. Mercer, and Sara Underwood voted unanimously to keep the board's current organizational structure and to skip meetings during July and August except when necessary. Principal Assessor
Leicester Board of Assessors approves third motor vehicle excise commitment totaling $105,722.52. Chair Arthur Paquette and Member Robert W. Mercer unanimously approved the May 14 meeting minutes and signed the motor vehicle excise documents at the June 8 session. The board also reviewed and
Conservation Commission approves retaining wall work, continues two projects. The Leicester Conservation Commission unanimously approved a negative determination with conditions for retaining wall replacement at 35 Fairview Drive, with one wall within the 100-foot buffer to Cedar Meadow Pond.
Zoning Board approves dwelling variance, continues commercial parking permit. The board voted 4-1 to grant Margaret Rondeau a variance to construct a single-family home on a 55 Burncoat Street lot with 100 feet of frontage (150 required) and 30,000 square feet (50,000 required), after the home was
Leicester Planning Board approves fence business site plan, defers major developments. The board unanimously approved a Site Plan Review for Universal Fences at 1548 Main Street, conditioned on confirmation that the site can accommodate 53-foot tractor-trailers. Two larger hearings were continued
Leicester Board of Assessors heard an abatement appeal Thursday. Chair Arthur Paquette, Member Robert W. Mercer, and Member Paul C. Davis were present. Alissa Jackson asked the Board to reconsider her deemed denied real estate abatement application and to review her submitted documentation. The
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