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- Middlesex County
- 6/10/25
- 06/11/2025
- 84 Minutes
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Overview: During the Marlborough School Committee meeting on June 10, 2025, the standout moment was the celebration of the Marlborough High School robotics team’s recent performance at a world competition in Dallas, Texas. This was the first time the team qualified for such a prestigious event, representing an achievement for the school and community. The robotics coach and adviser shared that the team competed against approximately 800 teams from 53 countries and secured an overall rank of 53rd, earning accolades particularly for their autonomous skills run, scoring a personal best of 44 points without human intervention.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/9/25
- 06/09/2025
- 170 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Marlborough City Council meeting on June 9, 2025, involved a detailed examination of multiple proposals affecting the community, with particular focus on a contentious car wash permit on East Main Street. The meeting’s discussions reflected community interest and council deliberation on traffic, safety, and environmental concerns.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/27/25
- 05/28/2025
- 35 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Marlborough City Council meeting on May 27, 2025, primarily focused on the challenges posed by budget cuts to the school district and the initiation of a promising student leadership program. The FY26 school budget will see a reduction of $1,462,000, affecting staffing and transportation. In addition, a new leadership initiative aims to empower middle school students through skill-building activities.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/19/25
- 05/19/2025
- 132 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent Marlborough City Council meeting, the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, totaling $215,321,846, sparked discussions, particularly around education funding, which constitutes a portion of the budget. The meeting saw strong public advocacy for increased school funding, juxtaposed with concerns over a 9.91% rise in the overall budget, which would result in a significant tax hike for residents.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/14/25
- 05/14/2025
- 133 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Marlborough Finance Committee has approved a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement to facilitate the construction of a $200 million crime laboratory for the Massachusetts State Police. The project, a collaboration between Greatland Realty Partners and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, promises to bring 300 permanent full-time jobs to the area. The meeting also addressed the expansion of outdoor seating for local businesses and discussed the acquisition of electric vehicles for the city.
