Holliston Morning Brief, Oct. 21: EDC presses for permitting reform

From Holliston News

• EDC weighs fixes for business permitting delays The Economic Development Committee took up business startup permitting delays after Boston Honey Company founder Andy Resesca described clashes with the Building Inspector, prompting members to weigh a coordinator role and new department deadlines.Holliston News
• Board of Health revisits illegible inspection reports The Holliston Board of Health revisited long-running complaints about illegible food inspection reports, with Vice-Chair Peter Liffiton saying earlier promises of a digital system still have not been kept.Holliston News
• Finance Committee flags sidewalk spending gaps The Finance Committee examined years of sidewalk and ramp spending after finding the town's project list has drifted from a 2021 priority study, as DPW's Robert Walker pitched bundling future work with paving contracts.Holliston News
• Finance Committee weighs warrant articles for Town Meeting The Finance Committee worked through six warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting, including stabilization fund transfers and a water-main capital package, after Town Manager Frank Gervasio reported free cash running well short of the town's reserve target.Holliston News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• School Committee budget panel meets Thursday The School Committee's Budget Subcommittee meets Thursday, Oct. 22, at the district's Central Office.Town of Holliston
• Trails Committee meets Thursday The Trails Committee holds its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 22, in Room 105 and remotely.Town of Holliston
• School Committee meets at high school Thursday Holliston's School Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 22, in the High School library and remotely.Town of Holliston

Holliston on Wed, Oct 21

• Ashland, Holliston meet in JV volleyball match Ashland's junior varsity volleyball team traveled to Holliston for a conference match Wednesday, Oct. 21; no final score had been reported, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 23, 9:00 a.m.: Pumpkin stroll planned for preschool, kindergarten Friday Holliston Public Schools holds a Preschool and Kindergarten Pumpkin Stroll Friday, Oct. 23, at 9 a.m., with a second preschool session at noon.Holliston Public Schools
• Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 p.m.: SEPAC hosts Trunk or Treat Saturday SEPAC holds a Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 235 Woodland Street.Town of Holliston
• Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 a.m.: Pumpkin Trail Walk fundraiser set for Sunday The HNN Great Pumpkin Trail Walk fundraiser takes place Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon in Holliston.Town of Holliston
• Mon, Oct 26: Housing Trust meets Monday The Holliston Housing Trust meets Monday, Oct. 26, in Room 200 at Town Hall.Town of Holliston
• Mon, Oct 26: Council on Aging meets Monday The Council on Aging meets Monday, Oct. 26, at 150 Goulding Street.Town of Holliston
• Mon, Oct 26: Placentino School Council meets Monday The Placentino Elementary School Council meets Monday, Oct. 26, at the school's main office and remotely.Town of Holliston
• Tue, Oct 27: Board of Assessors meets Tuesday The Board of Assessors meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Room 200 at Town Hall.Town of Holliston
• Tue, Oct 27: Board of Health meets Tuesday The Holliston Board of Health meets remotely Tuesday, Oct. 27.Town of Holliston
• Tue, Oct 27: Envisioning Future Holliston panel meets Tuesday The Envisioning Future Holliston committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Room 105 and remotely.Town of Holliston

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