Article 33: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) for the Reservoir Dam Compliance Grant Match, or take any other action relative thereto.
Explanation: This article provides funding for the Town’s required local match associated with a state grant program to address compliance requirements for the Northborough Reservoir Dam. The dam is currently under a State compliance order requiring that it be repaired or removed. In 2021, the Town funded the design and permitting for dam removal, and that permitting process has since been completed. The Town now intends to apply for grant funding to support the physical removal of the dam. This appropriation represents the anticipated 20% local match required by the grant program and will allow the Town to leverage external funding to complete the project. The work will bring the Town into regulatory compliance while ensuring the long-term safety and proper management of the Reservoir Dam infrastructure.
Votes Needed to Pass: Majority
Brief Video Explanation from DPW Director Scott Charpentier
Relevant Discussions for This Article
Presentation to Finance Committee by DPW Director Scott Charpentier: December 16, 2025 (Minutes)
Presentation to Appropriations Committee by DPW Director Scott Charpentier: February 10, 2026 (Minutes)
Financial Planning Committee Vote: February 19, 2026 (Minutes)