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This week in Marlborough

Updated June 16, 2026

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2 meetings

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June 17, 2026
School Committee
School Committee
Oversees Marlborough public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
School policy subcommittee meets June 17 to weigh cell phone, restraint, and student promotion/retention policies.
New potential policies: cell phones, military-connected students, physical restraint
Coming up June 17: discussion of a possible state cell-phone requirement, a military-connected student policy (JGB), and a physical restraint policy (JD).
Review Instruction policies (IL/ILA) on promotion and retention
Coming up June 17: review of policies governing promotion/retention of elementary (IL) and middle school (ILA) students.
3 more items on the agenda
Call to Order
Meeting opens.
Communications
General communications to the subcommittee.
New Business
Any additional matters raised.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 18, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Protects Marlborough's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
Coming up June 18: a backyard pool near wetlands at 49 Harper Circle and three enforcement orders on Stow Rd. and Cedar Hill St.
Notice of Intent — 49 Harper Circle pool
Coming up June 18: proposed inground pool, patio, fencing, grading and riprap behind an existing home, with work near wetlands.
📍 49 Harper Circle
Enforcement Orders
Enforcement orders to be addressed for 635 Stow Rd., 655 Stow Rd., and 300 Cedar Hill St.
📍 635 & 655 Stow Rd.; 300 Cedar Hill St.
Discussion/Correspondence — SuAsCo meeting & Ft. Meadow weed treatment
SuAsCo Climate Collaborative community meeting noted, plus Fort Meadow weed treatment scheduled for June 24, 2026.
📍 Fort Meadow
3 more items on the agenda
Approval of Minutes
Approval of minutes from May 21 and June 4, 2026.
Certificates of Compliance
Full certificates of compliance for completed work at 111 Hayes Memorial Blvd. (DEP 212-1284) and 38 Gikas Rd. (DEP 212-1160).
📍 111 Hayes Memorial Blvd.; 38 Gikas Rd.
Adjournment
Adjournment.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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💬 Discussed School Committee · June 9, 2026
Transportation Update
School business manager provides an update on student transportation.
Why this matters: Bus service affects families with kids
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed School Committee · June 9, 2026
Richer School Project Update
Update coming up June 9 on the Richer Elementary School building project.
📍 Richer Elementary School
Why this matters: School building project affects taxes and families
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 9, 2026
Hildreth School Walk Through
Coming up June 9: a walk-through of Hildreth School, 85 Sawin Street.
📍 85 Sawin Street, Hildreth School
Why this matters: Affects local school facilities
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed School Committee · June 9, 2026
End of Year Student Assessment Update
Assistant superintendent reports on end-of-year student assessment results.
Why this matters: Reflects district academic performance
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Summer Food Program School Committee · June 9, 2026
Update on the district's summer food program.
Why this matters: Free summer meals for kids
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Wetland Violation — 300 Cedar Hill St. Conservation Commission · June 4, 2026
Ratification of an enforcement order for a wetland violation at 300 Cedar Hill St.
📍 300 Cedar Hill St.
Why this matters: Enforcement action on nearby property
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Eversource Natural Gas Main Replacement Conservation Commission · June 4, 2026
Discussion of Eversource's natural gas main replacement work.
Why this matters: Gas main work may affect streets/neighborhoods
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Bodywork Regulation – Discussion and Set Public Hearing Date Board of Health · June 2, 2026
Board will discuss a proposed bodywork regulation and schedule a public hearing — details of the regulation are not specified in the agenda.
Why this matters: New local regulation could affect massage/bodywork businesses.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Controlled Substance Regulation – Informal Discussion Board of Health · June 2, 2026
Informal discussion of a potential controlled substance regulation; no vote expected at this meeting.
Why this matters: New regulation could affect pharmacies, prescribers, or residents.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Bullying Prevention Intervention Guide School Committee · May 26, 2026
Update on the district's bullying prevention guide, also listed later as an action item for adoption.
Why this matters: Affects student safety and policy
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Principal Candidates — Whitcomb Middle and High School School Committee · May 26, 2026
New principal candidates for Whitcomb Middle School and the High School to be presented.
📍 Whitcomb Middle School; Marlborough High School
Why this matters: New leadership at two schools affects families
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Graduation Standards Update School Committee · May 26, 2026
Update on graduation standards.
Why this matters: Affects diploma requirements for students
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Marlborough and is not legal advice.

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