Active Transportation And Safety Committee Guidelines

At a glance

• What: Revised mission and guidelines for the Active Transportation and Safety Committee
• Status: Approved by Select Board on June 23, 2026 (4-0); new members appointed
• Key changes: Clarified advisory role under Select Board; removed references to Planning Board; reinforced coordination with town departments; all active transportation projects and grant applications require Select Board approval
• Next: Updated document to be posted to town website

Details (June 23, 2026)

Revised Guidelines

• Clarified committee's advisory role under the Select Board
• Removed references to the Planning Board
• Reinforced coordination with town departments
• All active transportation projects and grant applications require Select Board approval, with committee providing recommendations through established channels

Board Direction

The Select Board voted unanimously to approve the amended mission and directed that the updated document be posted to the town website.

New Appointments (June 23, 2026)

Both approved unanimously 4-0.

• Julie Squires (term starts July 1, 2026; term ends June 30, 2029)
• Don Burn (term starts July 1, 2026; term ends June 30, 2029)

Sources

• Select Board meeting minutes, June 23, 2026: https://ma-westborough.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-2416

Log

2026-06-23 - Select Board

Board reviewed and approved revised guidelines and refreshed mission for the committee; approved amended mission (4-0) and directed document be posted to town website. Appointed Julie Squires and Don Burn as new members with terms July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 (4-0).