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Select Board prioritizes four sidewalk projects, directs staff to spend $65,000 state earmark

Town of Northborough Select Board · January 27, 2026
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After a multi-hour discussion of sidewalks, grant opportunities and how to reduce the cost pressure on large projects, the Northborough Select Board directed staff to prioritize design/construction for Davis, Howard, Pine Haven and Pleasant/Church and to spend a $65,000 downtown earmark first; the motion passed unanimously.

The Northborough Select Board on Jan. 26 directed staff to prioritize design and near‑term work on four sidewalk segments and to obligate a state $65,000 earmark for downtown sidewalk improvements before the grant sunset.

Public Works Director Scott Charpentier outlined a three-phase approach (planning, design, construction) and five…

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