School Building Committee advances major MSBA submissions on tight August 31 deadline. The committee unanimously approved the Educational Profile Questionnaire and Enrollment Projections, advancing a multi-year assessment of Holliston High School, constructed in 1969. High School Principal David
Holliston Housing Authority maintains its 2026 fiscal reserves above the 35 percent threshold. Chair Hayley Fetrow led the board in unanimous approval of year-end financials and certification of highest-paid staff and tenant receivables data, alongside a Certificate of Compliance with federal and
Holliston Community Preservation Committee advances Lake Winthrop assessment, receives senior center and housing proposals. The committee heard a Lake Winthrop health-assessment presentation with $35,010 in Community Preservation Act funding from the $39,700 project; preliminary testing through
Board of Health approves temporary office trailer for Authentic Auto Body during repairs. Vice-Chair Peter Liffiton presided in the absence of Chair Jay Leary; the board unanimously voted to allow a 180-day temporary trailer at 7 Jeffery Avenue while water damage and mold remediation are completed.
Select Board approves HCAT funding and grapples with Norfolk Street cost overrun. Chair Damon Dimmick, Vice Chair Tina Hein, and Clerk Ben Sparrell voted unanimously to authorize Town Manager Frank Gervasio to sign a one-year grant agreement with HCAT for $41,996 through June 30, 2027, to cover a
Holliston Select Board hears that the voter-approved Norfolk Street project will cost $7.8 million, far above its $5.6 million debt exclusion.
Holliston Planning Board approves Cassandra Lane residential subdivision with private roadway. The board voted to approve the three-lot development from applicant 2 Pines LLC, imposing 26 conditions including mandatory establishment of a homeowner's association to maintain the private road and
The Holliston Council on Aging voted to support two proposals: a $125,000 sensory garden from Center Director Cynthia Listewnik and an affordable housing coordinator position from Town Manager Frank Gervasio. Stacey Raffi moved the endorsement, seconded by Georgia Papavasiliou, passing 6-0-3.
Holliston Library Trustees deliberated over the town's master plan update and examined FY27 budget concerns. Director Jeffrey Smith reported a FY26 overspend of $12,687, with staffing costs exceeding budget by $1,165.37 due to paid time off. Presentations by Marlene Fine and Pat Boyd sought board
Holliston Community Preservation Committee approves $2,875 annual coalition dues during warrant planning session. Chair Frank Chamberlain and six committee members voted unanimously on August 5; two members were absent. The committee postponed decisions on multiple funding requests: a Senior Center
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