Leicester Conservation Commission clears residential maintenance and approves delineation. Chairman James Cooper's panel issued negative determinations unanimously for tree removal at 130 Paxton Street and pipe repair at 800 Pleasant Street, both within 25-foot no-disturb zones, with
Public Health Coalition meeting proceeds without quorum; action on vaccine program deferred. Only three of eight representatives attended the May 5 meeting, preventing formal action on a First Amendment to the Intermunicipal Agreement. Regional Health Director Mishel Caisapanta proposed a pilot
Leicester approves $40.15 million FY 2027 operating budget funded by $820,556 free cash, other revenue, and property taxation. The school budget totals $21,650,839, down $542,217 from the prior year due to reduced shelter-building revenue and lackluster state aid growth. Voters also moved the
The Library Board of Trustees approved an outdoor mural design and voted to advance it to the wall-priming phase. Trustee Olney White's motion, seconded by Pauline Lareau, carried 5-0 with 1 abstention on designs by Linda Colby, Darlene Eager, and Kelsey Cole.
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
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