Panel details $163 million in capital needs
West Boylston panel floats $163 million in capital needs, says don't do it all at once.
Other Committee · Meeting of September 30, 2026
West Boylston panel floats $163 million in capital needs, says don't do it all at once. The Townwide Planning Committee, including members Melody, Vanessa, Kalina and Maura, presented five overdue projects: a $71.5 million Major Edwards Elementary School replacement, $15.9 million in middle high school renovations, roughly $33 million each for new DPW and fire buildings, and under $10 million for a Mount Vernon Cemetery expansion. Doing everything at once would mean a 31 percent tax increase, or $2,553 more annually for the average household.
Fire Chief Mark Sadowski defended the DPW estimate, citing a $200,000 feasibility study, but residents including Mark Hoppo and Tom Dillon called the $32 million DPW figure "extraordinarily high" and "crazy" compared with Boylston's sub-$3 million facility. Residents will vote October 26 on the $15.9 million school renovation; no vote was taken Wednesday.
In the full story:
- Who Was There
- Organizations And Documents Referenced
- The complete report — 2,523 words
Source: the Other Committee meeting of September 30, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Members read the rest of this story and every West Boylston meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this story
Know someone in West Boylston who follows town government? Share Townbrief West Boylston: they can sign up free.