Resignation creates vacancy on Planning Board

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Resignation creates vacancy on Planning Board
The Westborough Planning Board is seeking an interim member to fill a vacancy. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

WESTBOROUGH – The Planning Board is seeking to fill a vacancy, following the resignation of Peter Bouchard.

Bouchard, who has been on the board since 2021, wants to spend more time with his family.

According to Massachusetts General Law, the Select Board, in conjunction with the remaining members of the Planning Board, are charged with appointing an interim Planning Board member to fill the vacancy until the next town election, which will be March 2025. 

Should the interim Planning Board member want to continue, they will need to follow all required processes related to being a candidate on the 2025 Town Election ballot.

To be considered for the position of interim Planning Board member, please adhere to the following:

  • Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest and resume to the Select Board/Town Manager’s Office by 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26.
  • Application materials may be submitted in EITHER hard copy or email:

Hard copy — Select Board/Town Manager’s Office, 34 West Main St., Room 215, Westborough MA 01581

Email: [email protected]

  • Candidates must be available for a public evaluation and interview during a joint meeting of the Planning Board and Select Board on Tuesday, Sept. 3, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The appointment of the interim Planning Board member will occur at the evening’s meeting.

Learn more about the Planning Board on their town webpage, https://www.westboroughma.gov/497/Planning-Board

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