Ian Johnson

Context

Select Board member. Arrived about an hour into the Oct 15 special meeting and was welcomed by the chair; the final vote on the bylaw was 5-0.

On Oct 13 raised how the drone bylaw affects Westborough TV and public events, and questioned town property wording. Named by a resident in a question on the Charter review action item with the Town Manager and Moderator.

Issues

• 250th Anniversary Committee Gift Account - moved Article 3
• Amazon Prime Air Drone Hub - Select Board member weighing the town's response
• Unmanned Aircraft General Bylaw - reviewed and voted on the draft
• Retiree Health Insurance Plan Change - asked about timing and alternatives
• Office and Regional Dispatch Assistant Position - supported the position
• Amazon Prime Air Site Plan and Zoning Appeal

Log

• 2026-10-19 - Special Town Meeting - Moved Article 3 (civic events gift account transfer).
• 2026-10-15 - Select Board - Joined the meeting late (about 1:01:26 caption time); took part in the 5-0 vote.
• 2026-10-13 - Select Board - Present; news-gathering and town-property questions on draft C; supported restoring the office position.
• 2026-10-01 - Select Board - Asked to add public safety (fire and police) input, an independent noise certification at Amazon's expense, and the legal outcome of off-site emergency landings; suggested a single letter to delegations with others signing on.
• 2026-10-21 - Page created from the published roster.