Budget, Elections, and Meetings Westminster MA
Several key budget meetings, elections, and town meetings are scheduled in Westminster, MA, in April and May 2026. The major events include the Annual Town Election on April 28 and the Annual Town Meeting on May 2, focusing on the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget.
Upcoming Elections & Voter Deadlines
Annual Town Election: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Westminster Senior/Community Center.
Last Day to Register to Vote (Election): Friday, April 17, 2026.
Last Day to Request Vote by Mail Ballot: Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Meet the Candidates Night: April 9, 2026, 6:30 p.m. at Forbush Library.
Town Meetings & Budget Hearings
Select Board Meeting: Monday, April 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m., Room 205.
Select Board Meeting: Monday, April 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m..
Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Westminster Elementary School, 9 Academy Hill Road.
Last Day to Register to Vote (Town Meeting): Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m..
Key 2026 Budget Items
The proposed FY26 Operating Budget is approximately $28.4 million, which includes a school district budget of over $13 million. The warrant also includes:
Capital Projects: Over $2 million for projects such as road maintenance and a school roof replacement.
Enterprise Funds: Sewer ($1.59M), Water ($1.15M), and Transfer Station ($342K) budgets.
Special Town Meeting: Will address additional snow and ice funds and road improvements.