Finance Committee Meeting - August 31, 2026

The Finance Committee meeting of Marlborough, MA, held on August 31, 2026, focused primarily on the proposed acquisition of the property at 40 Lock Drive for the purpose of constructing a new westside fire station. The committee discussed and approved an order authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement to acquire the property for $4.5 million through a friendly eminent domain process, subject to due diligence and legal conditions. Additionally, the committee approved the appropriation of approximately $5.9 million from the land acquisition account to cover the purchase, related damages, services, and future design and construction costs for the fire station project. The meeting included clarifications on funding sources, contract terms, and procedural questions, with an emphasis on streamlining the acquisition and subsequent development phases. The committee voted to approve both the acquisition order and the funding appropriation, enabling the city to proceed with due diligence and eventual property taking for the fire station project.