The Town of Northborough Appropriations Committee on April 3 voted unanimously to approve a draft letter saying the committee supports entering good‑faith negotiations over tax incentives for a local employer’s planned expansion.

Committee members said the letter does not set terms; it simply signals that the committee is willing to participate in discussions and provide advisory recommendations to the select board. The motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members recorded as aye.

Why it matters: The letter is an advisory endorsement intended to allow town staff and the select board to continue discussions with the company about potential incentives. Committee members and staff noted they do not yet know the timing, the final incentive structure, or the value of any request; those details would be negotiated later and would come back to Town Meeting or the select board as required by law.

Committee action
The committee approved the letter and directed staff to forward the signed letter to the select board and to the company’s representatives. Chair Scott Rogers and staff will finalize minor edits in the draft prior to distribution.

What the committee did not do
The committee did not approve any incentive terms, dollar amounts, or a specific tax‑increment financing agreement. Members said the letter signals willingness to negotiate and does not bind the town.