The Economic Development Committee discussed systemic barriers to business startup in Holliston. Boston Honey Company founder Andy Resesca presented details of permitting delays and conflicts with the Building Inspector, prompting committee consensus that the system requires reform.
Economic Development Committee takes more active business advocacy role. The committee welcomed EDC Coordinator Kevin Rudden, transitioning from retirement as the town assessor, and confirmed Karina Voltov as a non-voting volunteer. Members agreed to assume direct leadership in helping local
Holliston Economic Development plans monthly business breakfasts to connect entrepreneurs with town leadership. The committee discussed ongoing initiatives including a municipal business database and Industrial Park education videos, with Chair John Drohan and member Glenn Brown planning production
Economic Development Committee backs sewer grant and historical coordination. The committee unanimously approved support for a Sewer Commission grant application and committed to working with the Historical Commission on design standards and historical markers in the downtown area, following
The Holliston Economic Development Committee endorsed a restructured EDC coordinator position cutting hours from 32 to 14 weekly while strengthening ties to the town planner. Members Glenn Brown, John Drohan, Chinmaya Gogineni, Patrick Hafford, David Thorn, and Charlie Yon unanimously approved
The Holliston Economic Development Committee unanimously accepted its prior minutes and scheduled the next meeting for April 15. Committee member Glenn Brown argued that proposed water and septic restrictions in Lowland Industrial Park and Zone 2 would inhibit business relocation and expansion,
The Holliston Economic Development Committee heard a briefing from the 495/Metrowest Partnership, a regional business development organization serving 37 towns. Jason Palitsch described the Partnership's grant guidance, site identification, and REDO fund resources, identifying housing shortages and
Get Holliston's town government news by email, free. One briefing each morning.
Check your email to confirm. One tap and you are in.
Something went wrong. Please try again.