Historical Commission advances collection management policy after state archivist assessment. Chair Sara Zarrelli shared a draft Collection Policy Statement developed following recommendations from Sarah-Jane Poindexter, a roving archivist assigned by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, with a
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
Conservation Commission approves Woodland Street protection order and advances two pending applications in hearing. The Commission voted unanimously to issue an Order of Conditions for 260 Woodland Street that incorporates permanent turtle nesting protections and long-term wetland site maintenance
The Holliston Policy Advisory Committee approved plans for community outreach at the May 11 Town Meeting using a QR code linking to a Microsoft Form for anonymous input, and confirmed a timeline for its 2027 Annual Report with data gathering beginning in May 2026 and the final report due by late
Finance Committee endorses $45.8M school budget, backs $2.5M high school feasibility study. Chair Ken Szajda and five voting members unanimously approved FY2027 operating and capital spending, including $2,125,611 transferred to the Capital Expenditure Fund and $955,000 plus $343,000 in water
Holliston Board of Health grants septic relief with deed recording and three-year timeline. The board unanimously approved a delayed septic system replacement at 762 Adams Street, with the owner required to replace the system by April 15, 2029, provide a deed recording reviewed by town counsel, and
Town Forest Committee advances multi-town trail signage system. Chair Jason Breslau presented a detailed proposal dividing tri-town forest parcels across Holliston, Milford, and Hopkinton into six regions, each with coordinated trail signs at intersections displaying town names, region identifiers,
Holliston Youth and Family Services Advisory Committee approves new member and outlines spring initiatives. The committee unanimously voted to add Sarah Baroud as a member. Director Jackie Winer reported the department is supporting 36 individuals in short-term counseling with rising clinical and
Select Board approves May town warrant with DPW debt exclusion question. Chair Ben Sparrell, Vice Chair Damon Dimmick, and Clerk Tina Hein voted unanimously to place on the May 19 ballot a question seeking to exempt the town from Proposition 2.5 for 60 percent of the principal and interest payable
Holliston Zoning Board approves Concord Street Apartments comprehensive permit. Chair Jay Peabody, Vice Chair Elizabeth Dembitzer, and member Vladimir Nechev voted unanimously to grant waivers from multiple zoning and general by-law provisions for the 180–206 Concord Street development,
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