Holliston meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Holliston boards meet on infrastructure, school building, and waste contract; no decisions recorded

Over the past two weeks, Holliston boards and committees held meetings on infrastructure, school building, housing, and environmental matters. No minutes have been published for any of these meetings, so no votes or decisions are on the record. The most consequential items under discussion include potential additional funding for the Norfolk Street project, a possible vote on the WINN Waste contract renewal, and a school building feasibility study.

Recent meetings (Aug. 10–21)

Select Board (Aug. 10) – The board discussed possible additional funding for the Norfolk Street infrastructure project and reviewed the Capital Expenditure Fund analysis. It also voted to authorize the Town Manager to sign a grant funding agreement with HCAT, as approved at the May 2026 Town Meeting. Appointments included Ramon Baiza as Weigher, Martha Ellis to the Trails Committee, and Amit Ranjan and Barbara Fritts-Worby to the Policy Advisory Committee. A one-day alcohol license was granted for a September 5 wedding.

School Building Committee (Aug. 12) – The committee reviewed Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) deadlines, including the Educational Profile Questionnaire and enrollment projections due Aug. 31, and the Feasibility Study Agreement due Sept. 30. It also designated a Notice Person and discussed a communication and outreach plan.

Conservation Commission (Aug. 18) – The commission held public hearings on Notices of Intent for projects at 1700 Washington St. and 99 Lowland St., an amendment for 82 Chamberlain St., and a determination of applicability for 233 Willowgate Rise. It also discussed a restoration plan at 755 Concord St. and issued certificates of compliance for stormwater basins at Eagle Path, 3 Norfolk Lane, and Lot 2 (105) Bonney Drive.

Zoning Board of Appeals (Aug. 19) – The board held hearings on a use variance for Wood Street Realty at 1135 Washington St., a dimensional variance for Donald J. Landers IV at 650 Marshall St., a special permit for Wellen Construction/Cyber Smash at 89 October Hill Road, and a dimensional variance for Aaron Eisenberg at 98 Jennings Road. It also continued a comprehensive permit hearing for MP Properties IV and DCAB at 0 & 194 Lowland St.

Other meetings – The Board of Health reviewed septic plans and perc tests, including at 85 Fisher St. and 550 Concord St. The Housing Authority voted on year-end financials and lead paint compliance. The Trails Committee discussed the Mass Trails Project (Notice to Proceed issued July 1) and reported a Gift Account balance of $19,066.91 and a Trails Maintenance Budget of $9,500. The Community Preservation Committee reviewed funding requests for a Senior Center Sensory Garden, Central Fire Station work, and a Shared Housing Services Office pilot. The School Committee’s budget subcommittee discussed Miller nurse staffing and the 2025 HHS track resurfacing. The Historical Commission discussed design standards with the Planning Board and renovations at 52 Jasper Hill Road.

Coming up

Select Board (Aug. 24) – Discussion and potential vote on renewing the WINN Waste/Wheelabrator service contract and authorizing the Town Manager to sign an intermunicipal agreement. Also: continued discussion on flying Brazil’s flag in Blair Square, review of proposed Master Plan Update Bylaw and Personnel Bylaw amendments for the October Town Meeting, and a vote to reassign the NECC Host Community Agreement to Theory Wellness, Inc.

Board of Health (Aug. 25) – Review of 8 building permits, 4 septic plans, and 6 perc tests; director’s report on rodent and mosquito activity.

Board of Assessors (Aug. 25) – Discussion of FY2027 assessed valuations and tax-rate setting; executive session on abatements and an Appellate Tax Board case.

School Committee Communications Subcommittee (Aug. 26) – Vote on a draft Welcome Back newsletter.

Town Clerk (Aug. 28) – Processing early ballots for the Sept. 1 State Primary Election at Upper Town Hall.

Assessors approve abatements, sign $139K excise warrant; boards tackle trails, housing, and development proposals

The Holliston Board of Assessors made the only formal decisions recorded in the past two weeks, approving property tax corrections and signing a motor vehicle excise warrant totaling $139,478.22. Other town boards met to discuss trail signage, development proposals, and funding requests, but no votes were recorded in their published agendas.

Board of Assessors

At its August 4 meeting, the board unanimously approved three fiscal year 2026 corrections and seven fiscal year 2027 administrative abatements. The corrections reduced assessments by $42,600, $82,900, and $1,486,900, with corresponding tax reductions of $608.75, $1,184.64, and $21,247.80. The seven administrative abatements reduced assessments and taxes to zero for exempt or closed properties. All votes were 3-0.

The board also signed the 2026 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Tax commitment #3 warrant for $139,478.22 and authorized the Principal Assessor to submit fiscal year 2027 forms to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. A follow-up meeting to review preliminary FY27 assessments was scheduled for August 10.

Other recent meetings

Most other meetings held in the past two weeks were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. Key items discussed include:

• **Town Forest Committee** (Aug. 3): Reviewed prototype trail signage installed July 19 at Adams Forest, discussed kiosk locations at College Rock Park, Adams Street Parking Lot, Dunster Road Trailhead, and Milford Rail Trail connections, and reviewed sign zoning and numbering.
• **Select Board** (Aug. 4): Held a closed session on real estate negotiations; no public items were listed.
• **Conservation Commission** (Aug. 4): Scheduled public hearings on three Notices of Intent under the Wetlands Protection Act, covering paving and stormwater at 1700 Washington Street, a business park at 99 Lowland Street, and road/residential lots at 0 Cassandra Lane. Also discussed a restoration plan at 755 Concord St. and an invasive species management plan at Laurel Glen.
• **Community Preservation Committee** (Aug. 5 and Aug. 12): Reviewed funding requests for a Senior Center Sensory Garden, Central Fire Station improvements, and a Shared Housing Services Office pilot program. The committee also discussed its schedule for the October Town Meeting and authorized annual dues to the Community Preservation Coalition.
• **Planning Board** (Aug. 6): Continued a public hearing on a definitive subdivision and stormwater permit for Cassandra Lane Ext., and reviewed site plans for 99 Lowland Street and a preliminary OSRD subdivision at 650 Marshall St.
• **School Building Committee** (Aug. 12): Reviewed Massachusetts School Building Authority deadlines, including an Educational Profile Questionnaire and enrollment projections due Aug. 31, and a Feasibility Study Agreement due Sept. 30.
• **Trails Committee** (Aug. 12): Discussed the Mass Trails Project after a Notice to Proceed issued July 1, including grant forms, materials, and paver bids. The committee also reviewed trail conditions and a gift account balance of $19,066.91.
• **Sewer Commission** (Aug. 13): Discussed bylaw updates, wastewater treatment plant procurement, easement agreements, and a pending application for congressional directed spending.

Coming up

Residents may want to attend these upcoming meetings:

• **School Committee Budget Subcommittee** (Aug. 18, remote): Possible vote on Miller nurse staffing; updates on town capital projects and 2025 HHS track resurfacing.
• **Conservation Commission** (Aug. 18, remote): Public hearings on Notices of Intent for 1700 Washington Street and 99 Lowland Street, plus certificates of compliance for several stormwater basins.
• **Historical Commission** (Aug. 19): Discussion of design standards for the Village Commercial District with the Planning Board and new town planner Sarah Scott; renovations at 52 Jasper Hill Road.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals** (Aug. 19): Public hearings on variances and special permits, including a comprehensive permit for properties at 0 and 194 Lowland Street.

All meeting agendas and minutes are available on the town's official website.

Holliston Boards Tackle Housing Pilot, Wetland Hearings, and School Projects in Busy July Stretch

Holliston's boards and committees covered a wide range of topics in the second half of July, from a proposed regional shared housing services pilot to public hearings on wetland-related development. All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only at the time of this report — minutes have not yet been published, so no final actions or vote tallies are available. Residents should consult official minutes once posted for confirmed outcomes.

Select Board: Shared Housing Services Pilot, Flag Request, Licenses

The Select Board's July 27 agenda included a Community Preservation Committee funding request for the town manager's application to participate in a pilot regional shared housing services office. The board also planned to discuss a request to fly the Brazilian flag from September 3 to September 10 in recognition of Brazilian Independence Day.

Consent agenda items listed the reappointment of Stacy Raffi as School Representative to the Traffic Advisory Committee (term to June 2027) and the appointment of Martin Spellacy as COA representative to the Policy Advisory Committee (term to June 2028). The agenda also included a one-day all alcoholic beverage license for Black Harp at 397 Hollis Street (Sunnyside Farm) on August 15, 2026, and a request to waive the fee for a High Holy Day Service on September 12, 2026, for Rabbi Jennifer Rudin. An executive session on real property negotiations was also scheduled.

Conservation Commission: Multiple Wetlands Public Hearings

The Conservation Commission's July 21 agenda listed public hearings on several Wetlands Protection Act notices: a driveway, parking, and stormwater project at 1700 Washington Street (DEP #185-976); business park development at 99 Lowland Street (DEP #185-990); a road and residential lots at 0 Cassandra Lane; and an amendment for a wood deck addition at 82 Chamberlain Street (DEP #185-974). The commission also planned to consider a Certificate of Compliance request for DEP #185-958 on Bonney Drive Extension.

Planning Board: Subdivision and Stormwater Permit Hearing

The Planning Board's July 23 agenda included a public hearing on a definitive subdivision and stormwater permit application from 2 Pines LLC for the Cassandra Lane Extension. The board also planned to approve minutes from June 18, 2026; consider approvals for two not-required subdivisions at 263 South Street and 340 Norfolk Street; continue the site-plan review for 99 Lowland Street; and discuss potential zoning by-law amendment articles for the upcoming Town Meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals: Variance Deliberations and Hearings

The ZBA's July 22 agenda, held remotely via Zoom, included deliberations on dimensional variances for 81 Highland Street (Paul and Kathleen Neville), 339 South Street (Polyvios Markou), 230 Winter Street, and a use variance at 1067 Washington (Mayflower Estates, LLC). Public hearings were scheduled for a use variance at 1135 Washington Street (Wood Street Realty, LLC) and a dimensional variance at 650 Marshall Street (Donald J. Landers, IV).

Keefe Tech School Committee: MSBA Project Manager and Budget Transfer

The South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School Committee's July 20 agenda included a request for services for an Owner's Project Manager through the MSBA (Appendix 2026-58), a budget transfer (Appendix 2026-61), a hiring update (Appendix 2026-55), personnel activity (Appendix 2026-56), an out-of-state field trip request (Appendix 2026-57), and a non-salary financial expenditure report (Appendix 2026-60). The Keefe Tech Building Committee agenda for the same date listed approval of March 2, 2026 minutes, a review of the MSBA process and next steps, and a request for services for an owner's project manager (Appendix 2026-05).

School Building Committee and School Committee

The Holliston School Building Committee's July 21 agenda included a vote to elect the committee chair, an overview of upcoming Massachusetts School Building Authority deadlines, and a discussion of the meeting schedule. The Holliston School Committee's July 30 remote agenda listed a capital update, Miller Nurse staffing, and a beginning-of-year retreat.

Other Boards and Committees

The Board of Health's July 28 agenda included mosquito spraying scheduled for August 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26; a fee waiver request for 150 Goulding St. (The Center); tobacco regulation language review; and an update on the 194 Lowland project. The Housing Trust's July 27 agenda included discussion of a single-family homeownership program with Liz Rust and Bryan Clancy, 40L housing on South Street, a proposed name change, and an update on the LIP application and marketing plan for 550 Concord St. The Historical Commission scheduled a site visit to the Batchelder Property at 52 Jasper Hill Road with owner/contractor Dana Sanderson.

Coming Up

• **August 3 — Town Forest Committee:** Review of trail signage project across six regions, including prototype signage installed July 19.
• **August 4 — Select Board:** Executive session on real property negotiations; no return to open session planned.
• **August 4 — Conservation Commission:** Public hearings on 1700 Washington Street (DEP #185-976), 99 Lowland Street (DEP #185-990), and 0 Cassandra Lane (DEP #185-993), plus restoration and invasive species discussions.
• **August 4 — Board of Assessors:** Review and approval of Fiscal Year 2027 assessed valuations.
• **August 6 — Planning Board:** Continued public hearing on 2 Pines LLC definitive subdivision and stormwater permit at Cassandra Lane Extension; continued site plan review for 99 Lowland Street; preliminary OSRD subdivision recommendation for 650 Marshall St.
• **August 13 — Sewer Commission:** Bylaw updates, wastewater treatment plant procurement, and a congressional directed spending application.

Holliston Boards Set Fall Town Meeting Warrant, Housing Plan Vote, and Development Hearings in Busy Week

Holliston's boards and commissions held a packed schedule of meetings July 7–17, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of them, outcomes — including votes, tallies, and dollar figures — cannot be confirmed from the available records. What follows is based on the published agendas, which list what each body was scheduled to discuss or act on. Residents should treat these as planned items, not decided results, until minutes are released.

Select Board

The Select Board's July 13 agenda included a vote to open the October 2026 Town Meeting warrant, a potential vote to amend the EV Charger fee schedule, and a public hearing on an Eversource pole on Highland Street. The board was also scheduled to make annual appointments to various committees and town roles and to review fiscal year 2026 appropriation transfers. No vote tallies or dollar amounts are available.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority's July 8 agenda called for a public hearing and vote on the State Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. The board was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 10 meeting, approve account payable warrants as of July 8, 2026, review financials and a vacancy report, and discuss Section 8 and other business. Whether the plan was adopted is not yet confirmed.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA's July 7 agenda listed a continued public hearing on a comprehensive permit application for properties at 0 and 194 Lowland Street, submitted by MP Properties IV, LLC and DCAB, LLC. No decision or continuation date is confirmed in the available record.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission's July 7 agenda included multiple public hearings on wetlands-related projects: a paving and stormwater system at 1700 Washington Street (noted as continued 19 times), a business park development at 99 Lowland Street (continued), a new hearing on a road and residential lots at 0 Cassandra Lane, a new hearing on a septic system replacement at 31 Robert Road, and a request to amend an Order of Conditions for a deck at 82 Chamberlain Street. The commission was also scheduled to review minutes and consider an administrative change to a previous DEP order.

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission's July 14 agenda included discussion of sewer bylaws, an update on easement agreements, review of a Congressional Directed Spending application, feedback on a MassWorks project, and invoice approvals. No dollar amounts or outcomes are available.

Board of Health

The Board of Health's July 14 agenda listed a tobacco regulation language discussion, camp application and inspections review, approved Form A filings for various residential properties, approved septic plans, and a $150 United Medical Waste bill paid by opioid funds.

School Committee

The Holliston School Committee met remotely on July 17. The agenda included a consent agenda with approval of minutes from ten prior meetings (May 11, May 14, May 28, June 2, June 11, June 17, June 22, June 23, June 25, and June 29, 2026), a potential vote on the end-of-year/spring newsletter, and a potential vote on School Committee Reorganization Part 2. An executive session was scheduled regarding the Kustka Complaint. Public comment was limited to 3 minutes per speaker (4 or fewer speakers) or 2 minutes (5 or more speakers).

Other Meetings

The Envisioning Future Holliston Committee's Wellhead Protection Bylaw Subcommittee (July 7) was scheduled to approve minutes, discuss a recent presentation, and plan next steps. The full committee (July 14) was set to discuss Master Plan continuity and hear a Town Manager update.

The Parks Commission (July 8) was scheduled to receive updates on summer camps, trash policies, the Flagg basketball court, and a proposed bike park.

The Historical Commission (July 15) agenda included updates on Civil War Monument re-landscaping, the Historic Markers/Plaque Program, Celebrate Holliston, Jasper's Rock signage, and Metcalf Pumphouse repairs.

The Cultural Council (July 15) was scheduled to vote on June 2026 minutes, schedule August–November meetings, and discuss grant projects, a large-scale mural, and the Fiberarts/Yarn Bomb Project timeline.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Keefe Tech School Committee:** Multiple agendas list a request for services for an Owner's Project Manager through the MSBA (Appendix 2026-05 and 2026-58), a budget transfer (Appendix 2026-61), hiring and personnel updates, and an out-of-state field trip request.
• **July 21 — Conservation Commission:** Public hearings on 1700 Washington Street (driveway, parking, stormwater), 99 Lowland Street (business park), 0 Cassandra Lane (road, residential lots), and 82 Chamberlain Street (deck amendment); plus a certificate of compliance request for Bonney Drive Extension.
• **July 21 — School Building Committee:** Vote to elect committee chair; overview of upcoming Mass. School Building Authority deadlines.
• **July 22 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Deliberations on dimensional variances at 81 Highland Street, 339 South Street, and 230 Winter Street, and a use variance at 1067 Washington; public hearings for a use variance at 1135 Washington Street and a dimensional variance at 650 Marshall Street. Remote-only via Zoom.
• **July 22 — Trails Committee:** Discussion of the 99 Lowland Street project, Mass Trails Project notice to proceed, trail conditions, and a proposed FY2026 budget.
• **July 23 — Planning Board:** Public hearing on a definitive subdivision and stormwater permit from 2 Pines LLC for the Cassandra Lane Extension; continued site-plan review for 99 Lowland Street; approval of not-required subdivisions at 263 South Street and 340 Norfolk Street; discussion of potential zoning bylaw amendment articles for Town Meeting.

Holliston boards tackle tax commitments, land hearings, and school leadership votes

Holliston's boards and committees met through late June and early July, with agendas covering FY2027 tax commitments, wetlands development hearings, and a potential vote on a school leadership position. All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

School Committee considers Assistant Superintendent role

The School Committee met June 29 and July 1 with agendas listing a potential vote on the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations position and related communication. The July 1 agenda also included an executive session for collective bargaining strategy with nonunion personnel regarding the same position. Additional items on the June 29 agenda included potential votes on the HSC Policy Advisory Committee and an end-of-year newsletter. Minutes have not been published.

Board of Assessors targets FY2027 tax commitments

The Board of Assessors met June 30 with an agenda to approve preliminary FY2027 tax commitments. The board also planned to discuss a late Chapter 61A application and sign a lien release and new lien for property at 397 Hollis Street. An executive session to review, approve, deny, or discuss abatements was also listed. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Conservation Commission holds public hearings on development proposals

The Conservation Commission met July 7 with several public hearings on its agenda. A new hearing was scheduled for a proposed road and residential lots at 0 Cassandra Lane. A continued hearing on a paving and stormwater system at 1700 Washington Street — continued 19 times, per the agenda — was also listed, along with a continued hearing on business park development at 99 Lowland Street. Additional items included a new hearing on a septic system replacement at 31 Robert Road and a request to amend an Order of Conditions for a deck at 82 Chamberlain Street.

Select Board, Finance Committee handle fiscal year-end business

The Select Board met June 29 with an agenda including an update on the Capital Expenditure Fund and a vote to appoint a Select Board representative to the School Building Committee. The Finance Committee met June 30 to discuss line-item transfers and reserve fund transfers to close the fiscal year, along with capital spending items for a preliminary fall list. Neither body has published minutes.

Open Space Committee discusses land acquisition in executive session

The Open Space Committee met remotely June 30. The agenda included approving May 14 minutes, interviewing a committee nominee, and an executive session to consider the purchase of real property. Details of the potential land acquisition were not public.

Other meetings

The Library Trustees met July 1 with a proposal to switch internet access to Verizon, a review of the Internet Use Policy, and a staffing discussion for a Young Adult Librarian position. The Housing Authority met July 8 with a public hearing and vote on the FY2027 State Annual Plan. The Parks Commission met July 8 to discuss camp programming, trash policies, the Flagg basketball court, and a proposed bike park. The Zoning Board of Appeals continued a comprehensive permit hearing July 7 for 0 and 194 Lowland Street, submitted by MP Properties IV, LLC and DCAB, LLC.

Coming up

• **Select Board, July 13:** Vote to open the October 2026 Town Meeting warrant, a public hearing on an Eversource pole on Highland Street, annual appointments, and FY2026 appropriation transfers.
• **Sewer Commission, July 14:** Sewer bylaws, easement agreements, and a Congressional Directed Spending application.
• **Board of Health, July 14:** Tobacco regulation language, camp inspections, and a $150 medical waste bill paid by opioid funds.
• **Envisioning Future Holliston Committee, July 14:** Master Plan continuity and meeting schedule.
• **Historical Commission, July 15:** Monument landscaping, historic markers, and Metcalf Pumphouse repairs.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals, July 22:** Deliberations on four variances and two public hearings, including properties at 81 Highland Street, 339 South Street, 1067 Washington, 1135 Washington Street, and 650 Marshall Street.

Holliston boards weigh finance chief hire, road acceptance, and FY2027 budget in busy late-June stretch

Holliston's boards and committees held a packed schedule of meetings in the final week of June, with agendas covering a potential school finance chief appointment, acceptance of Constitution Village Road, and preliminary FY2027 tax commitments. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was scheduled on agendas — not confirmed outcomes.

School Committee weighs Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

The School Committee met multiple times between June 22 and July 1 to interview and potentially vote on an Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations. Two candidates were scheduled for interviews on June 22: Leia DeLorenzo-Secor and Howard Barber. Subsequent meetings on June 24, June 29, and July 1 listed potential votes on the position, along with discussion of the HSC Policy Advisory Committee and an end-of-year newsletter. A June 25 executive session was scheduled to discuss negotiation strategy with nonunion personnel for the same position and a demand involving B. Cataldo.

Select Board: School Committee vacancy, road acceptance, and appointments

The Select Board was scheduled to meet jointly with the School Committee on June 23 to vote on filling a School Committee vacancy. The board also planned to vote on signing Constitution Village Road acceptance documents and on appointing a resident with a legal background to the School Building Committee. Janice Frechette was listed for appointment to the Holliston Housing Authority as a resident member, with a term to June 2028. A June 29 Select Board meeting included an update on the Capital Expenditure Fund and a vote to appoint a Select Board representative to the School Building Committee.

Board of Health: contractor fees and septic plans

The Board of Health agenda for June 23 included a contractor fee increase from $75 to $120 per hour and septic plan approvals for properties on Shaw Farm Road, Hollis Street, Pearl Street, and Courtland Street. The agenda also listed a tobacco regulation presentation by the HDAAC Coordinator, re-appointment of Board of Health members, and a waiver of the Lions Club permit fee for July 8–11.

Conservation Commission: Cassandra Lane and Washington Street hearings

The Conservation Commission scheduled public hearings on June 23 for residential lots at 0 Cassandra Lane and a long-continued notice of intent for 1700 Washington Street (DEP #185-976, continued 18 times). Other items included a permit extension for the solar project at 150 and 280 Marshall Street (DEP #185-900) and a discussion with the Holliston Youth Soccer Association about Marshall Street Fields.

Board of Assessors: FY2027 tax commitments

The Board of Assessors planned to approve preliminary FY2027 tax commitments on June 30, discuss a late Chapter 61A application, and sign a lien release and new lien for 397 Hollis Street. An executive session was scheduled to discuss abatements.

Other meetings

The MWRTA Advisory Board was scheduled to discuss and potentially approve its FY27 final budget and a fixed route network redesign on June 23. The Zoning Board of Appeals planned deliberation on a special permit modification for Holliston Brewing Company at 747 Washington Street on June 25, plus public hearings on dimensional variances for properties on Highland, South, and Winter Streets and a use variance for Mayflower Estates, LLC at 1067 Washington Street. The Open Space Committee scheduled a June 30 executive session to discuss potential land acquisition. The Finance Committee planned end-of-fiscal-year line-item and reserve fund transfers on June 30.

Coming up

• **Conservation Commission** — July 7: Continued hearings on 1700 Washington Street (now continued 19 times) and 99 Lowland Street, plus new hearings on 0 Cassandra Lane and 31 Robert Road.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals** — July 7: Continued comprehensive permit hearing for 0 and 194 Lowland Street (MP Properties IV, LLC and DCAB, LLC).
• **Housing Authority** — July 8: Public hearing and vote on the FY2027 State Annual Plan.
• **Parks Commission** — July 8: Updates on summer camps, Flagg basketball court, and a proposed bike park.
• **Sewer Commission** — July 14: Discussion of sewer bylaws, easement agreements, and a Congressional Directed Spending application.

MetroWest transit budget, Holliston school finance post and road acceptance among recent board actions

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority's advisory board considered a final FY27 budget and a network redesign, while Holliston school and select officials moved toward appointing a finance chief and accepting a new town road, as several town boards met over the past week. Agendas were available; official minutes had not been published for most meetings, so vote outcomes were unconfirmed.

MWRTA weighs budget, route overhaul

The MWRTA Advisory Board convened on June 23 with a packed agenda, including discussion and possible approval of the FY27 final budget and a fixed route network redesign. Also on the table: a performance bonus for the administrator and an executive session on pending litigation. No vote tallies or budget figures were immediately available.

School Committee pursues finance chief

The School Committee interviewed two candidates for Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations on June 22 — Leia DeLorenzo‑Secor and Howard Barber — and held several subsequent meetings with potential votes on the appointment. Agendas for June 24, 29 and July 1 all listed a possible vote on the position, indicating the committee was moving toward a decision. The hire would fill a key financial oversight role for the district.

Select Board fills vacancy, accepts road

In a joint meeting with the School Committee on June 23, the Select Board scheduled a vote to appoint a new member to fill a School Committee vacancy. The board also had hearings to accept Constitution Village Road as a public way and to appoint Janice Frechette to the Holliston Housing Authority for a term through June 2028. Additionally, the board planned to update School Building Committee membership with a resident possessing legal expertise.

Board of Health sets higher contractor fees

The Board of Health’s June 23 agenda included raising contractor fees from $75 to $120 per hour. The board also slated approval of septic plans for properties on Shaw Farm Road, Hollis Street, Pearl Street, and Courtland Street, and a waiver of the Lions Club permit fee for July 8‑11. A presentation on tobacco regulation was also on the docket.

Other recent business

• The Sewer Commission discussed a recommended bid scope for wastewater treatment plant updates and an application for congressional spending.
• The Conservation Commission opened public hearings for residential lots at 0 Cassandra Lane and a long‑continued project at 1700 Washington Street.
• The Zoning Board of Appeals took up a special permit modification for Holliston Brewing Company and variance hearings for four properties.
• The Finance Committee handled end‑of‑fiscal‑year line‑item and reserve fund transfers.
• The Library Trustees considered switching internet service to Verizon and hiring a Young Adult Librarian.

Coming up

• **July 7** – Conservation Commission continues hearings on 1700 Washington Street and a new road/lots at 0 Cassandra Lane; ZBA continues a comprehensive permit hearing for Lowland Street.
• **July 8** – Housing Authority holds a public hearing on the FY2027 State Annual Plan; Parks Commission discusses summer camp programming, trash policies, and a potential bike park.
• **July 14** – Sewer Commission reviews bylaws, easement agreements, and a congressional spending application.