Holden Beach, North Carolina

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Blue & Gold Star Memorial Project. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Blue & Gold Star Memorial Project – application for Certificate of Appropriateness
• Approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes

Council on Aging

The Holden Beach Council on Aging meeting will begin with the Chairman’s Report, including a vote to accept the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. Subsequent reports from Friends, HELP at H.O.M.E., the Board of Elder Services, the Director, and the Age and Dementia Committee will be presented. The agenda also includes time for old business, new business, and a citizens’ address before adjournment.

• Chairman’s Report – acceptance of October 1, 2025 minutes
• Friends Report
• HELP at H.O.M.E. report – September data
• Board of Elder Services report
• Director’s report – Karen Phillips

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss town updates, including a seasonal population estimation for the ABCC and timelines for the upcoming town election. The agenda includes routine items such as warrant signing, website updates, and the approval of various permits and appointments.

• Board of Registrars Appointment (Karen King)
• Public Entertainment License (Holden Days)
• Parade Permits (Holden Days, Dragon Dash)
• Constable Reappointment (Kimberly Lynch)
• ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review the status of personal and real estate property for Fiscal Year 2027 and discuss motor vehicle excise commitments. The agenda includes updates on data collectors and training, as well as plans submitted for approval at 616 South Road and Kendall Road.

• Review Fiscal Year 2027 personal property status
• Review Fiscal Year 2027 real estate status
• Review motor vehicle excise commitments/abatement totals
• Review Chapter 61 plans for 616 South Road
• Review Chapter 61 plans for Kendall Road

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to review past minutes and discuss the status of potential new members. The body will receive updates on the Lands of Local Importance, Central Mass Grown, Red Barn, and the Farmer’s Market.

• Update on Lands of Local Importance
• Central Mass Grown update
• Red Barn update
• Farmer’s Market update
• Review of Chapter 61 video and WWW accomplishments list

Water Sewer Advisory Board

The Holden Water & Sewer Advisory Board will review and approve minutes from the May 12 meeting, receive updates on water quality issues, the ECC site, and a court case involving Worcester and the DCR. The board will also discuss a proposed sewer extension and related easement. Additional items include continued review of sewer rules and planning future topics.

• Review and approve minutes from 5/12 meeting
• Iron and Manganese – Jefferson Area updates
• ECC site update
• City of Worcester–DCR sewer rate court case update
• Sewer extension and sewer easement discussion

Holden Historical Commission

The Holden Historical Commission will continue work on Main Street properties numbered 826‑925. Members will troubleshoot any problems they encounter with the Worcester Registry of Deeds website. The committee will also discuss which additional properties to research.

• Continue work on Main Street properties (#826‑925)
• Troubleshoot member issues with Worcester Registry of Deeds website
• Discuss potential properties for future research

Health Department/Board of Health

The Board of Health will review an FDA grant policy and an update on the 340 Causeway project. The agenda also lists completed Title V inspections and systems being installed or repaired at various locations.

• Title V inspections completed at 89 Boulder Hill Rd, 14 Wilde Willow, 987 Wachusett St, 106 Newell Rd, 176 Putnam
• Systems being installed/repairs at 2400 Main St, 40 Cannon Rd, 590 Reservoir, 35 Chapin Rd, 114 Mason Rd
• FDA grant policy review
• Narcan training update
• 340 Causeway update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review bond reduction requests for the Greenwood Estates and Pine Tree Estates developments. It will also consider a site redevelopment application for 198 Union Street, which does not require approval under the Subdivision Control Act. Additional items include special permit and site‑plan reviews for properties on Main Street, Salisbury Street, Industrial Drive and a mixed‑use project at 0 Main Street, where the applicant has asked to withdraw. The board will review and approve minutes from June meetings and discuss meeting format.

• Greenwood Estates – bond reduction request
• Pine Tree Estates – bond reduction request
• 198 Union Street – approval not required (ANR) under Subdivision Control Act
• 945 Main Street and 1 Salisbury Street – special permits and site‑plan review for redevelopment
• 0 Main Street – mixed‑use site redevelopment; applicant requested withdrawal

Finance Committee

The Holden Beach Finance Committee will meet to review the FY27 budget season, approve minutes from a previous meeting, and elect officers for the 2026-2027 season.

• Review FY27 budget season
• Approve minutes from 6/11/26 ATM
• Election of Officers for the 2026-2027 Season
• Schedule next meeting
• FinCom miscellaneous

Conservation Commission

The Holden Conservation Commission will consider several Notices of Intent for single‑family homes and additions that propose grading or building within 100‑foot regulatory buffers to bordering vegetated wetlands or riverfront areas. It will also hear requests for determination of applicability for culvert replacements on Holden Reservoir #1 (South) and #2 (North) and an enforcement order for restoration work at 440 Bailey Road. Project updates for various subdivisions and road work will be presented.

• Notice of Intent – 8 Grace’s Way (Lot 7R) – construction of a single‑family home within 100‑foot buffer (Greenwood Estates, Jackson Woods Investments, New England Environmental Design LLC, Martelli Construction)
• Notice of Intent – 889 Salisbury Street – three single‑family homes, septic systems, utilities within 100‑foot buffer (MacKay Family Irrevocable Trust, Eco‑Tec, Inc.)
• Request for Determination of Applicability – Culvert Replacement on Holden Reservoir #1 (South) – town will replace failed culvert and repair roadway
• Request for Determination of Applicability – Culvert Replacement on Holden Reservoir #2 (North) – similar replacement and repair
• Enforcement Order – 440 Bailey Road – restore 100‑foot vernal pool buffer by replacing loam, seeding, and installing demarcation boulders (Seibold Family LLC)

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee will review and approve land disturbance permit applications for three properties and discuss future meeting topics. The meeting is scheduled for June 30, 2026.

• Review LD-2025-8 at 889 Salisbury Street
• Review LD-2026-17 at 58 Highland Ave
• Review LD-2026-18 at 650 Manning Street
• Discuss topics for future meetings
• Discuss next meeting date

Holden Housing Authority

The Holden Housing Authority Board will review and vote on a contract for accounting services (Resolution 2026-15). The meeting will also update the language access plan (Resolution 2026-14) and receive reports on finance, administration, and the tenant organization. Regular minutes from May 20, 2026 will be approved.

• Resolution 2026-15: Accounting Services Contract
• Resolution 2026-14: Update Language Access Plan
• Approval of April and May 2026 financial statements
• Executive Director reports on elections, policy, and conferences
• Leased housing and state‑aided housing reports

Planning Board

The Holden Beach Planning Board meeting will review and vote on a partial covenant release and bond for Salisbury Pine Tree Estates, a special permit for a fast‑food use at 601 Main Street, and additional special permits and site‑plan reviews for 945 Main Street, 1 Salisbury Street, and 0 Main Street. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting and a special permit for a common driveway at 71 and 81 Sterling Road.

• Salisbury Pine Tree Estates – partial release of covenant and approval of Phase I bond amount
• 601 Main Street – special permit for fast‑food use
• 945 Main Street and 1 Salisbury Street – special permits and site‑plan review for redevelopment
• 0 Main Street – special permit for mixed‑use site redevelopment
• 71 and 81 Sterling Road – special permit for common driveway

Zoning / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on an appeal of a zoning enforcement order for the property at 400 Sterling Rd, involving Ryan and Lynn Snee and alleged commercial use of a residential property. The board will also consider new business, including approval of the meeting minutes from May 21, 2026.

• Continued public hearing on appeal of a zoning enforcement order for 400 Sterling Rd (Ryan and Lynn Snee)
• Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from May 21, 2026

Agricultural Commission

The Holden Beach Agricultural Commission will review and accept past meeting minutes, discuss updates on local lands, the Central Mass Grown program, the Red Barn, and the farmer’s market, and decide on a member reappointment. The committee will also plan the July meeting schedule and consider an educational video presentation.

• Review and acceptance of April, May, and other past meeting minutes
• Member reappointment decision
• Updates on Central Mass Grown, Red Barn, and farmer’s market programs
• Discussion of new member recruitment and July meeting schedule
• Educational video presentation and content critique

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider permit applications for a Farmer's Market and a 5K road race. The meeting includes a presentation on the Dawson Recreation Center Pool and a discussion on town election timelines.

• Farmer’s Market Permit Application for Home Fruit Wine
• Parade Permit for Central Mass Striders 5K Road Race on 7/26/26
• Agricultural Commission reappointment of Chris Hugo (expires July 17, 2029)
• Dawson Recreation Center Pool presentation by Recreation Director Allie Connell
• Discussion of Town Election timelines and Board of Selectmen terms

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee will consider the land disturbance permit application LD-2026-16 for the property at 543 Bullard Street. The committee will also discuss topics for future meetings and set the date for the next meeting. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Review of Land Disturbance Permit Application LD-2026-16, 543 Bullard Street
• Discussion of topics for future meetings
• Determination of next meeting date

Cable Advisory Cable

The Cable Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the operating budget and review the FY 2027 budget. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding additional revenue.

• FY 2027 Budget review
• Operating Budget discussion
• Additional revenue discussion

Department of Public Works

The Water & Sewer Advisory Board will review and approve minutes from five prior meetings. It will receive updates from the superintendent, on iron and manganese issues, and on the ECC site. The board will discuss a proposed sewer extension and related easement, and continue reviewing Sewer Rules and Regulations Articles II & III. The meeting will also set the next meeting date.

• Review and approve minutes from 1/22, 2/10, 3/10, 4/7 and 5/12 meetings
• Water and Sewer Superintendent update
• Iron and Manganese‑Jefferson Area updates
• ECC site update
• Sewer Extension/Sewer Easement discussion

Planning Board

The Holden Beach Planning Board will review and approve minutes from the May 26 meeting. It will consider a subdivision amendment to split a lot at Bailey and Chapin Roads, which does not require formal approval. The board will hold hearings on special permits for driveway access at 71 and 81 Sterling Road and for new commercial uses at 945 Main Street and 1 Salisbury Street. Finally, it will decide on a special permit for signage at 944 Main Street.

• Subdivision amendment (ANR) to create two lots from one at Bailey Road and Chapin Road
• Special permit hearing for a common driveway at 71 and 81 Sterling Road
• Continuance hearing for special permits for new commercial uses and site improvements at 945 Main Street and 1 Salisbury Street
• Review and approval of minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting
• Decision on special permit signage for 944 Main Street (former Sunnyside Motors dealership)

Holden Historical Commission

The Holden Historical Commission will discuss work on Form B records, including updating forms for 826‑925 Main Street, checking for any existing forms and updating data, consolidating older forms into a single document, and training newer members on using the Worcester Registry of Deeds online.

• Form B work
• Update B forms for 826‑925 Main Street
• Check for previous forms and update with new data
• Consolidate older forms into one form
• Show newer members how to navigate the Worcester Registry of Deeds online

The Holden Historical Commission members examined digitizing Form B documents, discussed how to date Main Street properties using tax records versus GIS data, and explored using the Worcester Registry of Deed site for pre‑1960 property information. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will open the meeting with a call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members will review and adopt the Board’s positions on agenda articles. The meeting will then recess to the Annual Town Meeting before adjourning.

Finance Committee

The Holden Beach Finance Committee meeting on June 8, 2026 will address routine agenda items. The committee will approve the previous meeting minutes, discuss town meeting organization, handle miscellaneous finance matters, and plan attendance at the Annual Town Meeting.

• Approve minutes
• Town meeting organization
• FinCom miscellaneous
• Attend Annual Town Meeting

The committee unanimously moved $150,000 from its reserve fund to the Snow and Ice Account. It also approved the FY27 budget, including a lowered WRSD assessment of $41,149,034 (8‑1 vote) and several grant and fund allocations. All other motions on grants, revolving accounts, and the pool project were approved unanimously.

• Approved $150,000 transfer to Snow and Ice Account (unanimous)
• Approved lower WRSD assessment of $41,149,034 (8-1, Al opposed)
• Approved additional $31,241 for vocational education, total $125,141 (unanimous)
• Shifted $633,776.78 field debt to Holden Pool project (unanimous)
• Approved Article 25 to deposit MGL C 5B HFD Grant into HFD Vehicle, Apparatus and Capital Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Article 26 to transfer HFD CPE Grant into the same stabilization fund (unanimous)
• Retained $216,884 in Nowak Fields Revolving Account (unanimous)
• Approved small changes in other Revolving Accounts (unanimous)

Trustees of Damon Memorial Library

The Trustees of Damon Memorial Library will review minutes from the May 26 meeting, hold a public forum, preview the library budget, receive the Director’s Report and Committee Reports, address unfinished and new business, confirm the next meeting date, and adjourn.

• Minutes from May 26 meeting
• Public Forum
• Library budget preview
• Director’s Report
• Committee Reports

Council on Aging

The Holden Beach Council on Aging will meet on June 3, 2026 at 8 AM in the Senior Center. Members will accept the May 6, 2026 minutes, hear reports from the chairman, friends group, Help at H.O.M.E., Board of Elder Services, the director, and the Age and Dementia Committee, and address old and new business as well as a citizens’ address.

• Chairman’s Report – acceptance of May 6, 2026 minutes
• Friends Report
• Help at H.O.M.E. report
• Board of Elder Services Report
• Director’s Report – Karen Phillips

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for the Congregational Church at 1180 Main Street and the Blue & Gold Star Memorial Project. It will also consider approval of the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Starbard Building, 1204 Main Street, and via Google Meet.

• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness – Congregational Church, 1180 Main Street
• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness – Blue & Gold Star Memorial Project
• Approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Holden Conservation Commission will consider several Notice of Intent applications for single‑family homes and related grading that fall within the 100‑foot regulatory buffer around wetlands, including projects at 8 Grace’s Way, 889 Salisbury Street, and 650 Manning Street. It will also review requests for determination of applicability for tree removal at 56 Wachusett Street, pool construction at 51 Greystone Drive, and vegetation management for the Worcester & Providence Railroad rights‑of‑way. A final Certificate of Completion request for 55 Muschopague Road will be discussed, along with project updates on various ongoing developments.

• Notice of Intent – 8 Grace’s Way (Lot 7R) – single‑family home construction within 100‑ft buffer
• Notice of Intent – 889 Salisbury Street – three single‑family homes and septic systems within 100‑ft buffer
• Notice of Intent – 650 Manning Street – wetland crossing with paved access drive within 200‑ft buffer
• Request for Determination of Applicability – 56 Wachusett Street – tree removal and forest thinning within wetland buffers
• Request for Final COC – 55 Muschopague Rd (Lot 2R) – single‑family home and septic system within 100‑ft buffer

Help at H.O.M.E. (Holden Outreach Managing Emergencies)

The Town Council will approve the minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting. Committee chairs will present reports, including the treasurer’s update, a spring fundraiser, media activities, and the HCOA update. The board will continue discussion on outreach items such as flyer distribution, recruiting members, press articles, website updates, handouts for Holden Days on August 22, and drafting committee guidelines. No other new business is listed.

• Approve minutes of April 27, 2026
• Treasurer’s report and spring business fundraiser
• Media – Facebook posts
• Distributing yellow flyers and square card handouts for Holden Days (August 22)
• Committee guidelines and duties (in lieu of bylaws)

Help at H.O.M.E. (Holden Outreach Managing Emergencies)

The H.O.M.E. committee will discuss distributing flyers, finding new members, and planning for Holden Days. The group will also review committee guidelines and update the town website.

• Spring business fundraiser report
• Distributing yellow flyers
• Finding two more committee members
• Square card handouts for Holden Days
• Updating H@H pages on Town website

Board of Selectmen

The Holden Board of Selectmen will review a town takeover by the WooSox scheduled for June 7. They will also consider a ZBA reappointment for Brian Parry, a parade permit for the Be Like Brit Foundation Turkey Trot on 11/26/26, and set the meeting schedule through December. Additional items include a town manager update and committee assignments.

• ZBA reappointment – Brian Parry, expires 5/31/29
• Parade permit for Be Like Brit Foundation – Turkey Trot, 11/26/26
• Board of Selectmen meeting schedule June‑December
• WooSox town takeover, scheduled for 6/7
• Committee assignments

The Board approved the reappointment of Brian Parry to the Zoning Board of Appeals. It also approved fire department resources for the Be Like Brit Foundation Turkey Trot on November 26, 2026. The meeting schedule was amended, moving the July 6 meeting to July 20. Minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Reappointed Brian Parry to the Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved fire department resources for the Turkey Trot event (unanimous)
• Amended meeting schedule, changing July 6 meeting to July 20 (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss a Notice of Intent filed by New England Environmental Design, LLC on behalf of 650 Manning Street, LLC for development at 650 Manning Street, Assessing Map 45, Parcel 2. The proposal includes a wetland crossing, paved access drive, grading, stormwater best‑management practices, and wetland replication within a wetland resource area and its 200‑foot buffer zone. Plans are available for public viewing at Town Hall, 1196 Main Street during designated hours. The meeting is set for May 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., with a site visit to the property.

• Review Notice of Intent for wetland crossing and related work at 650 Manning Street
• Public viewing of project plans at Town Hall, 1196 Main Street

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to review and approve minutes from previous sessions and consider special permit requests for redevelopment at 944, 945, and 0 Main Street.

• Review and approve minutes from 3/24/26 and 5/12/26 meetings
• Hearing for special permit signage at 944 Main Street
• Hearing for special permits at 945 Main Street and 1 Salisbury Street
• Hearing for special permits at 0 Main Street

Health Department/Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to approve previous minutes and review Title V inspection results for several properties. The board will also discuss a local upgrade approval for 354 Malden Street and an amendment to the IMA for LRPHC.

• Title V inspection results for 9 properties, including a failure at 101 Cimarron Lane
• Septic system installations or repairs at 6 locations, including 531 Bullard St
• Septic decommissioning for town sewer connection at 238 Reservoir St and 21 Cook St
• Local upgrade approval for 354 Malden Street
• Amendment to IMA for LRPHC

Trustees of Damon Memorial Library

The Damon Memorial Library trustees will introduce new trustees and reorganize the committee, including voting for officers and assigning committees. They will also consider the minutes from the April 14 meeting, hold a public forum, and confirm the next meeting date and location.

• Introduce new trustees
• Reorganization – vote for officers and committee assignments
• Minutes from April 14 meeting
• Public Forum
• Confirm next meeting: Monday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. at WRHS cafeteria

Town Clerk

The Municipal Electric Power Advisory Board will determine quorum and approve the March 26, 2026 minutes. It will hear the auditor's presentation of the CY2025 audit and receive a financial update. Additional updates from the manager and operations staff will be discussed, followed by other business and an executive session for confidential matters.

• Determination of quorum
• Approval of March 26, 2026 minutes
• Auditor's presentation – CY2025 audit
• Financial update
• Executive session on confidential information

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold three public hearings regarding special permits for signage, commercial uses, and mixed-use development. These items all concern former Sunnyside Motors properties on Main Street and Salisbury Street.

• Special permit for signage at 944 Main Street
• Special permits for new commercial uses and site improvements at 945 Main Street and 1 Salisbury Street
• Special permits for new mixed use development and site improvements at 0 Main Street

The Planning Board voted to approve the three internally illuminated wall signs proposed for 944 Main Street. The board also granted continuances for the 945 Main Street and 0 Main Street applications to the June 9 and June 23 meetings, respectively. Minutes from the March 24 and May 12 meetings were accepted.

• Approved three internally illuminated wall signs at 944 Main St
• Approved continuance of 945 Main St application to June 9 meeting
• Approved continuance of 0 Main St application to June 23 meeting
• Approved minutes from 3/24/26 meeting
• Approved minutes from 5/12/26 meeting

Town Clerk

The Trustees of Damon Memorial / Gale Free Library will meet to introduce new members and reorganize the board. The body will vote for officers and determine committee assignments.

• Vote for officers
• Committee assignments
• Approval of April 14 meeting minutes
• Discussion of May 30 tour for new Trustees

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Board of Health will approve minutes from April 28, 2026 and review Title V inspection results for several properties. It will discuss system installations and septic decommissioning projects, revisit an amendment to the IMA for LRPHC, and consider a local upgrade for 354 Malden Street. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes – April 28, 2026
• Title V inspection outcomes for 114 Mason Rd, 24 Piccadilly Circle, 848 Wachusett St, 165 South Rd, 52 South Rd (conditionally pass), 101 Cimarron Lane (fail), 680 Reservoir St, 70 Cutler Rd, 31 Miles Ave
• D‑Box replacements at 131 Twinbrooke Dr, 61 Sterling Rd, 111 General Hobbs Rd
• Septic system installations at 531 Bullard St and decommissioning at 238 Reservoir St and 21 Cook St to connect to town sewer
• Local Upgrade approval request for 354 Malden Street

Municipal Electric Power Advisory Board

The Municipal Electric Power Advisory Board will determine quorum, approve March 26 minutes, hear the CY2025 audit presentation, receive a financial update, and discuss operations. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss trade secrets or other proprietary information, after which the board will adjourn. No decisions are noted beyond the agenda items.

• Determine quorum
• Approve March 26, 2026 minutes
• Auditors presentation – CY2025 audit
• Financial update
• Executive session on confidential trade‑secret information

Dementia Friendly Community Committee

The Holden Dementia and Age Friendly Committee will meet to catch up and reset plans. The meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at the Holden Senior Center.

• Discussion on catching up and resetting plans

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will hear updates from the Recreation Director, including a request to change the department logo, staffing and schedule information for the summer, and updates on the Beaches & Activities program and its enrollment paperwork. The committee will also receive an update on the Stephen Nowak Memorial Field located at 24 Industrial Drive. Additional recreational updates will be discussed.

• Recreation Department logo change request
• Summer staff update
• Summer schedule update
• Beaches & Activities (B&A) update and enrollment paperwork approval
• Stephen Nowak Memorial Field update

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Recreation Committee will meet to discuss several items, including a request to change the Recreation Department logo, updates on summer staff and schedule, and a B&A (Beach & Amenities) update. The committee will also review enrollment paperwork for B&A and provide an update on the Stephen Nowak Memorial Field located at 24 Industrial Drive. Decisions or approvals may be made on these topics during the meeting.

• Recreation Department logo change request
• Summer staff update
• Summer schedule update
• B&A (Beach & Amenities) update and enrollment paperwork approval
• Stephen Nowak Memorial Field update (24 Industrial Drive)

Town Clerk

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two specific property disputes. The board will consider a variance request for a lot area increase and an appeal of a zoning enforcement order.

• Public hearing for Morgan and Erica Conwell regarding a variance for 198 Union St
• Public hearing for Ryan and Lynn Snee regarding a Zoning Enforcement Order appeal for 400 Sterling Rd
• Review of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Zoning / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Morgan and Erica Conwell to increase the lot area of a pre‑existing, non‑conforming lot at 198 Union St. The board will also hear an appeal by Ryan and Lynn Snee of a zoning enforcement order concerning alleged commercial use of a residential property at 400 Sterling Rd. The meeting will conclude with consideration of the April 16, 2026 board minutes.

• Variance request for 198 Union St to increase lot area
• Appeal of zoning enforcement order for 400 Sterling Rd alleging commercial use
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 16, 2026

Town Clerk

The Holden Housing Authority Board will consider approval of the year‑end 2026 financial statements and the FY2027 budget. It will also consider several resolutions covering financial certifications, a wage‑match program for state‑housing tenants, updates to grievance and rent‑collection policies, and authorizing signing of a certificate for the electric baseboard‑to‑heat‑pump replacement project. Additional reports include an executive‑director update, financial reports, and a tenant‑organization report.

• Approval of year‑end 2026 financial statements
• Approval of FY2027 budget
• Resolution 2026‑10: wage match for state housing tenants
• Resolution 2026‑11: update grievance policy
• Resolution 2026‑13: authorize signing of certificate for electric baseboard‑to‑heat‑pump replacement project #134079

Holden Housing Authority

The Holden Housing Authority Board will approve minutes from 4/15/2026, review the Executive Director's report, and consider the year‑end 2026 financial statements. The primary decisions are the FY2027 budget and several resolutions covering certifications, a wage‑match program, policy updates, and a signing authorisation for an electric‑to‑heat‑pump replacement project. The meeting also includes a tenant organization report and standard administrative items.

• Approval of FY2027 Budget
• Resolution 2026-8: Year‑End Financial and Federal‑State Paint Certifications
• Resolution 2026-9: FY2027 Budget
• Resolution 2026-10: Wage Match for State Housing Tenants
• Resolution 2026-13: Authorizing signing of Certificate of Final Completion for Electric Baseboard to Heat Pump Replacement Project #134079

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will review and accept the minutes from the April meeting. It will consider old business items such as potential new member contact status and lands of local importance. New business includes updates on Central Mass Grown, the Red Barn, and the Farmer’s Market, as well as new member recruitment and a June meeting schedule. An educational presentation on forest management may also be discussed.

• Review/Accept Past Meeting Minutes
• Potential New member contact status
• Lands of Local Importance
• Central Mass Grown Update
• Farmer’s Market Update

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Agricultural Commission will meet via Zoom to review past minutes and discuss updates for the Central Mass Grown program, Red Barn, and Farmer's Market. The agenda includes a new member recruitment session and an educational presentation on forest management.

• Review/Accept April meeting minutes
• Central Mass Grown Update
• Red Barn Update
• Farmer's Market Update
• Educational Presentation on Forest Management

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will review past meeting minutes and discuss the status of potential new members. The body will also receive updates on Central Mass Grown, Red Barn, and the Farmer’s Market.

• Lands of Local Importance discussion
• Central Mass Grown update
• Red Barn update
• Farmer’s Market update
• New member recruitment

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a license application for a distillery at 19 East Farmer. The meeting also includes a citizen address, updates from the Town Manager, acceptance of a donation for the Senior Center, and routine items such as minutes and committee assignments.

• Distillery license for Spicy Water Distillers LLC at 19 E Farmer
• Citizen address at 6:35 p.m.
• Town Manager’s update at 7:00 p.m.
• Acceptance of donation for Senior Center events and programming
• Selectmen minutes and miscellaneous business

The Board of Selectmen approved the licensing request for Spicy Waters Distillers, LLC with a unanimous vote. They also opened, set, and closed the Annual Town Meeting warrant, accepted a $1,150 donation from the Chair for Senior Center programs, and adopted the meeting minutes. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Spicy Waters Distillers licensing request (4-0)
• Opened Annual Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Set Annual Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Closed Annual Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,150 donation for Senior Center (3-0, Chair abstained)
• Accepted meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Clerk

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss appointments, licenses, and permits. The body will also set the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and accept a donation for Senior Center events and programming.

• Distillery license application for Spicy Water Distillers LLC at 19 E Farmer
• Opening, setting, and closing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Acceptance of donation for Senior Center Events and Programming

Holden Community Garden Committee

The Holden Community Garden Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss 2026 application updates. The body will also recap the April clean up and review updates regarding the garden shed and school and scout projects.

• 2026 Application Update
• April Clean Up recap
• Garden Shed Updates
• School and Scout projects

Town Clerk

The Finance Committee is meeting to conduct general fund budget votes and receive an update from the Town Manager. The body will also discuss miscellaneous items and approve previous minutes.

• General fund budget votes
• Town Manager update
• FinCom miscellaneous items

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss a Town Manager update and vote on the general fund budget. The meeting includes a discussion on the Annual Town Meeting and approval of previous minutes.

• General fund budget votes
• Annual Town Meeting discussion

Town Clerk

The Holden Community Garden Committee will meet on May 13, 2026 at 175 Highland St. The agenda includes reviewing the April 8, 2026 minutes, providing a 2026 application update, recapping the April clean‑up, discussing garden shed updates, and reviewing school and scout projects along with any old or new business. No specific decisions are listed; the meeting will cover these topics.

• Review of previous minutes (April 8, 2026)
• 2026 Application Update
• April Clean Up recap
• Garden Shed Updates
• School and Scout projects

Community Garden Committee

The Holden Community Garden Committee will meet to review previous minutes, discuss 2026 applications, and recap the April clean-up. The agenda includes updates on the garden shed and school and scout projects.

• Review of previous minutes (April 8, 2026)
• 2026 Application Update
• April Clean Up recap
• Garden Shed Updates
• School and Scout projects

Planning Board

The Holden Beach Planning Board will consider a request for a special permit to create a common driveway serving two lots at 0 Bailey Road and 0 Chapin Road and make a decision on it. The board will also review a surety request for phase 2 of the Greenwood Estates II subdivision and consider the minutes from the March 24 and April 28 meetings. Additionally, the board will note upcoming Zoning Board reviews of 198 Union Street and 400 Sterling Road.

• Greenwood Estates II Subdivision: request for surety phase 2, subdivision performance secured by lender and partial release of covenant
• Special permit request for a common driveway serving two lots at 0 Bailey Road and 0 Chapin Road – decision required
• Review and approval of minutes from 3/24/26 and 4/28/26 meetings
• Notice of upcoming Zoning Board reviews for 198 Union Street and 400 Sterling Road

The Planning Board approved a $36,861.38 bond estimate to fund 21 lots in Phase II of the Greenwood Estates II subdivision. It also approved a special permit for a common driveway serving two lots at 0 Bailey Road and 0 Chapin Road. The minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved $36,861.38 bond estimate for Greenwood Estates II Phase II (motion passed)
• Approved special permit for common driveway at 0 Bailey Rd & 0 Chapin Rd (motion passed)
• Approved April 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Finance Committee meeting will hear a Town Manager update, vote on general fund budget items, consider miscellaneous finance matters, and approve the previous meeting's minutes. The committee will also set the date for the next meeting on May 13, 2026.

• Town Manager update
• General fund budget votes
• FinCom miscellaneous items
• Approve minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for 5/13/26

Town Clerk

The Water & Sewer Advisory Board will receive updates on water and sewer operations, including iron and manganese issues and a court case in Worcester. The board will discuss a proposed sewer extension and the associated easement. It will also continue reviewing sewer rules and regulations. The meeting will conclude with planning future topics and the next meeting date.

• Sewer Extension/Sewer Easement Discussion
• Review of Sewer Rules and Regulations – Articles I & II
• Update on Iron and Manganese issues in the Jefferson area
• Update on City of Worcester DCR sewer rate court case

Water Sewer Advisory Board

The board will discuss updates regarding iron and manganese in the Jefferson area and the ECC site. Members will also review Articles I and II of the Sewer Rules and Regulations and discuss sewer extensions and easements.

• Iron and Manganese-Jefferson Area updates
• ECC site update
• City of Worcester – DCR Sewer Rate Court Case update
• Sewer Extension/Sewer Easement discussion
• Review of Sewer Rules and Regulations-Articles I & II

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet on May 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Starbard Conference Room, 1204 Main Street, Holden. The agenda includes a reorganization of officers and the issuance of a parade permit for the Holden Fun n’ Safe Family Bike Ride scheduled for May 17, 2026. The meeting will also include the usual call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Reorganization of officers
• Parade permit for Holden Fun n’ Safe Family Bike Ride on May 17, 2026

Stormwater Committee

The committee will review and approve the meeting minutes. It will consider three land disturbance permit applications for 836 Salisbury Street, 321 Bryant Road, and 889 Salisbury Street. It will also discuss topics for future meetings and set the next meeting date.

• Review and approve meeting minutes
• Consider Land Disturbance Permit LD-2025-10 for 836 Salisbury Street
• Consider Land Disturbance Permit LD-2025-11 for 321 Bryant Road
• Consider Land Disturbance Permit LD-2025-8 for 889 Salisbury Street
• Discuss next meeting date

Town Clerk

The Stormwater Committee will review and approve the meeting minutes and consider three land disturbance permit applications for 836 Salisbury Street, 321 Bryant Road, and 889 Salisbury Street. The committee will also discuss topics for future meetings and set the date of the next meeting before adjourning.

• Review and approve meeting minutes
• Consider Land Disturbance Permit LD-2025-10 for 836 Salisbury Street
• Consider Land Disturbance Permit LD-2025-11 for 321 Bryant Road
• Consider Land Disturbance Permit LD-2025-8 for 889 Salisbury Street
• Discuss date for the next meeting

Conservation Commission

The Holden Beach Conservation Commission will review several notices of intent for new single‑family homes and associated grading that fall within the 100‑foot regulatory buffer. It will also consider violations and cease‑and‑desist orders related to unauthorized work in buffer zones. The commission will discuss final certificates of occupancy for properties on Muschopague Road. Project updates for ongoing sites such as Dawson Industrial Drive recreation area will be addressed.

• Notice of Intent – 8 Grace’s Way (Lot 7R) – construction within 100‑ft buffer (Map 148, Parcel 71, DEP File #183‑0733)
• Notice of Intent – 889 Salisbury Street – three homes, septic systems within 100‑ft buffer (Map 250, Parcel 6_1, DEP Files #183‑0725‑0727)
• Notice of Intent – 650 Manning Street – wetland crossing, BMPs within 200‑ft buffer (Map 45, Parcel 2)
• Request for Final COC – 47 Muschopague Rd (Lot 4R) – single‑family home within 100‑ft buffer (Map 84, Parcel 32, DEP File #183‑0708)
• Request for Final COC – 55 Muschopague Rd (Lot 2R) – single‑family home within 100‑ft buffer (Map 84, Parcel 5, DEP File #183‑0709)

Town Clerk

The Council on Aging will meet to receive reports from the chairman, director, and various service committees. The body will also address old and new business.

• Acceptance of April 1, 2026 minutes
• Friends Report
• Help at H.O.M.E. report
• Board of Elder Services Report
• Age and Dementia Committee Report

Council on Aging

The Holden Beach Council on Aging will meet on May 6, 2026 at 8 AM in the Senior Center. Members will hear a Chairman’s Report, including acceptance of the April 1, 2026 minutes, and several committee and agency reports. The agenda also includes updates from the Board of Elder Services, a Citizens’ Address, and time for old and new business.

• Chairman’s Report – acceptance of April 1, 2026 minutes (Rick Mansfield)
• Friends Report
• Help at H.O.M.E. report
• Board of Elder Services Report (Rick Mansfield)
• Director’s Report (Karen Phillips)

Town Clerk

The Conservation Commission will consider several Notice of Intent applications for new homes and grading that fall inside 100‑foot buffers around wetlands, including 8 Grace’s Way, 889 Salisbury Street, and 650 Manning Street. It will also address recent violations for unauthorized work in buffer zones and evaluate final Certificate of Completion requests for properties on Muschopague Road. Project updates for existing town projects will be discussed.

• Notice of Intent – 8 Grace’s Way (Lot 7R) – construction within 100‑foot buffer
• Notice of Intent – 889 Salisbury Street – three homes and septic systems within buffer
• Notice of Intent – 650 Manning Street – wetland crossing and buffer‑zone work
• Violations issued for unauthorized tree clearing and work in regulatory buffers
• Final Certificate of Completion requests for 47 and 55 Muschopague Road homes

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk's meeting will inform residents that the final day to register to vote for the May 11, 2026 annual town election is today, May 1, 2026. Attendees are directed to contact the Clerk's Office at 508-210-5530 if they are unsure of their voter status. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Last day to register to vote for the May 11, 2026 town election (May 1, 2026)
• Contact Town Clerk's Office at 508-210-5530 for voter status inquiries

Town Clerk

The Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting on April 30, 2026, to approve minutes, review financial and operations reports, and discuss confidential matters.

• Approval of minutes from November 24, 2025, December 10, 2025, and January 21, 2026
• Financial Report and Operations Report
• Executive Session to discuss trade secrets and confidential information
• Discussion of Hancock PILOT and Asset Alternatives
• Adjournment

Town Clerk

The Holden Dementia and Age Friendly Committee meeting on April 28, 2026 will focus on catching up and resetting its plans. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

Town Clerk

The Holden Dementia and Age Friendly Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Holden Senior Center. The agenda item is to catch up and reset the committee's plans. No specific actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Catching up and resetting plans

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Planning Board will review and approve a special permit for a common driveway at 0 Bailey Road and 0 Chapin Road. The board will also discuss upcoming special permit requests for signage, commercial uses, and mixed-use development at 944, 945, and 950 Main Street.

• Review and approve special permit for common driveway at 0 Bailey Road and 0 Chapin Road
• Review special permit signage for 944 Main Street
• Review special permits for commercial uses and site improvements at 945 Main Street
• Review special permits for mixed-use development and site improvements at 950 Main Street
• Review and approve minutes from the 3/24/26 meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and decide on a special permit for a common driveway serving two lots. The board will also discuss upcoming special permit requests for three properties on Main Street.

• Decision on special permit for common driveway at 0 Bailey Road and 0 Chapin Road
• Discussion of special permit signage at 944 Main Street
• Discussion of special permits for new commercial uses and site improvements at 945 Main Street
• Discussion of special permits for new mixed use development and site improvements at 950 Main Street

The board placed the special permit for a common driveway at 0 Bailey Road and 0 Chapin Road on hold while the decision is finalized. Other items were scheduled for future hearings or remain pending, and no approvals or denials were made.

Dementia Friendly Community Committee

The Dementia and Age Friendly Committee will meet to catch up and reset plans. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on resetting plans for the Dementia and Age Friendly Committee

Health Department/Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive a director's report and discuss new business. The meeting includes updates on specific properties and a request for a food permit variance.

• Update on 125 Moscow Road
• Update on 340 Causeway Street
• FDA Grant Status
• Variance request for food permit
• Farmer's market discussion

Dementia Friendly Community Committee

The Holden Dementia and Age Friendly Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Holden Senior Center. The agenda lists a single item: catching up and resetting plans. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Catching up and resetting plans

Board of Selectmen

The Holden Beach Board of Selectmen will review the annual town election warrant, hear a citizen address, and discuss the Town Manager's goals and updates. Additional items include a parade permit for Holden Baseball, approval of selectmen minutes, and committee assignments. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall.

• Annual Town Election Warrant
• Parade Permit for Holden Baseball
• Town Manager Goals presentation
• Town Manager’s Update
• Committee Assignments

Town Clerk

The Help @ Home committee is meeting to discuss committee guidelines and duties in place of bylaws. The body is also seeking two additional members and discussing updates to the town website.

• Discussion of committee guidelines and duties
• Search for two additional members
• Spring business fundraiser report
• Updates to H@H pages on Town website
• Articles for Wachusett Free Press and Landmark

Town Clerk

The Board of Selectmen will meet to address the annual town election warrant and town manager goals. The agenda includes a parade permit request for Holden Baseball and a town manager's update.

• Parade Permit for Holden Baseball
• Annual Town Election Warrant
• Town Manager Goals

Help at H.O.M.E. (Holden Outreach Managing Emergencies)

The Help at H.O.M.E. board met on April 27, 2026 to approve the March 2026 minutes and receive reports from the chair and treasurer, including a spring business fundraiser. The committee continued discussion on drafting guidelines and duties, recruiting two additional members, preparing a press article, and updating the H@H pages on the town website. The board also set a tentative next meeting for Monday, June 14, 2026.

• Approve minutes from March 2026 meeting
• Spring business fundraiser report
• Draft committee guidelines and duties in lieu of bylaws
• Recruit two additional committee members
• Update H@H pages on the town website

The board approved the draft for the spring business fundraiser. Treasurer reported March finances with a $37,508.95 ending balance. The committee will seek additional members and provide feedback on guidelines before the next meeting.

• Approved spring business fundraiser draft (Peter)
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2026 as read

Town Clerk

Town Clerk

The Agricultural Commission will review updates from Central Mass Grown, the Red Barn, and the Parker Chapter 61 withdrawal. Members will also discuss the status of NRCS funding, new member recruitment, and upcoming meeting schedules. Elections for chair, vice‑chair, and secretary are scheduled. The meeting is held via Zoom on April 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM.

• Central Mass Grown update
• Red Barn update
• Parker Chapter 61 withdrawal update
• NRCS funding restored
• Elections for chair, vice‑chair, and secretary

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Agricultural Commission will review past minutes and discuss several updates, including Central Mass Grown, Red Barn, Parker Chapter 61 withdrawal, the farmer’s market, and restored NRCS funding. The meeting will also address new member recruitment, lands of local importance, and election of officers.

• Central Mass Grown update
• Red Barn update
• Parker Chapter 61 withdrawal update
• Farmer’s Market update
• NRCS funding restored

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Board of Assessors will accept the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting. It will discuss fiscal year 2026 exemption totals and motor vehicle excise commitments and abatements. The agenda also includes updates on fiscal year 2027 income and expense reporting, real estate and personal property status, and employee training schedules. The meeting will conclude with setting the date for the next Board of Assessors meeting.

• Acceptance of minutes from March 10, 2026
• Review of FY 2026 exemption totals
• Review of FY 2026 motor vehicle excise commitments and abatements
• Discussion of FY 2027 income and expense mailing and form returns
• Employee updates on data collector schedule and training

Board of Assessors

The Holden Beach Board of Assessors will accept the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting. It will discuss Fiscal Year 2026 exemption totals and motor vehicle excise commitments. The board will also review Fiscal Year 2027 income and expense mailing, form returns, real estate and personal property status, and provide employee updates on data collector schedules and training.

• Review Fiscal Year 2026 exemption totals
• Review Motor Vehicle Excise 2026 commitments/abatement totals
• Discuss Fiscal Year 2027 income and expense mailing and form returns
• Discuss Fiscal Year 2027 real estate and personal property status
• Employee updates: data collectors schedule and training

Agricultural Commission

The Holden Beach Agricultural Commission will review past meeting minutes and discuss several updates, including Central Mass Grown, Red Barn, Parker Chapter 61 withdrawal, and the Farmer’s Market. The commission will also address the restoration of NRCS funding and recruit new members. Elections for Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary will be held.

• Central Mass Grown update
• Red Barn update
• Parker Chapter 61 withdrawal update
• Farmer’s Market update
• NRCS funding restored

Agricultural Commission

The Holden Beach Agricultural Commission will review and accept minutes from its February 3 and March 17 meetings. Members will receive updates on several programs, including Central Mass Grown, the Red Barn, Parker Chapter 61, and the farmer’s market, and will discuss new member recruitment and funding matters. The commission will also consider scheduling for future meetings and an educational presentation on Chapter 61 and forest management. Finally, elections will be held for the positions of chair, vice‑chair, and secretary.

• Review and accept past meeting minutes (Feb 3, Mar 17)
• Central Mass Grown program update
• Red Barn project update
• Parker Chapter 61 withdrawal update
• Elections for chair, vice‑chair, and secretary

Zoning / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings. The first is a variance request by Scott and Jill Annunziata to relax the rear‑yard setback requirement so they can install an inground pool at 391 Malden Street. The second is a special permit request by Benjamin and Megan Coughlin to relax the front‑yard setback requirement for an addition at 12 Boyden Road. The meeting will also include any new or other business.

• Variance request for rear‑yard setback relief for an inground pool at 391 Malden St (Scott and Jill Annunziata)
• Special permit request for front‑yard setback relief for an addition at 12 Boyden Rd (Benjamin and Megan Coughlin)
• New Business / Other Business

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on April 16, 2026, regarding a variance request by Scott and Jill Annunziata to relax rear yard setback requirements for an inground pool at 391 Malden St. After hearing support from a neighbor and a letter of support, the board voted unanimously to approve the variance with no conditions. The motion was made by A. Galonzka and seconded by R. Fraser.

• Approved variance for rear yard setback relief for inground pool at 391 Malden St (4-0 unanimous)

Town Clerk

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider a variance for a pool and a special permit for a home addition. Both items involve requests for relief from yard setback requirements.

• Public hearing for Scott and Jill Annunziata regarding a rear yard setback variance for an inground pool at 391 Malden St
• Public hearing for Benjamin and Megan Coughlin regarding a special permit for front yard setback relief for an addition at 12 Boyden Rd

Town Clerk

The Holden Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the FY2027 budget and year-end 2026 financials. The board will also consider resolutions regarding a heat pump replacement project and wage matches for state housing tenants.

• Approval of FY2027 Budget (Resolution 2026-9)
• CSC Heat Pump Replacement Project #134079 (Resolution 2026-7)
• Wage Match for State Housing Tenants (Resolution 2026-10)
• Year-End Financial and Federal-State Paint Certifications (Resolution 2026-8)
• Approval of Year’s End 2026 financials

Town Clerk

The Finance Committee is meeting to review and finalize all budgets and capital plans. The body will also receive an update from the Town Manager and discuss miscellaneous items.

• Finalization of all budgets and capital plans
• Public information sessions scheduled for 4/22/26 at the Senior Center
• Annual Town Election on 5/11/26
• Annual Town Meeting on 6/8/26

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Board of Registrars meeting on April 14, 2026 will discuss a reorganization of the board. It will consider appointing assistant registrars, authorizing a registrar's stamp, and allowing the town clerk to act on behalf of the board. The agenda also includes a proposal to omit a name from the voting list and the acceptance of meeting minutes.

• Reorganization of the Board
• Appointment of Assistant Registrars
• Authorization of Registrars stamp
• Town Clerk acting on behalf of the Board of Registrars
• Omission of Name from Voting List

Town Clerk

The Trustees of Damon Memorial / Gale Free Library will review the minutes from the March 17 meeting and hold a public forum. The Director will present the FY27 budget and information about an upcoming override election. Additional items include a report of the Chair, recognition of departing trustees, and a trustee statement regarding state certification.

• Review minutes from the March 17 meeting
• Public forum
• Director’s report on FY27 budget and override election
• Recognition of departing trustees
• Trustee statement re state certification

Town Clerk

The Trustees of Damon Memorial Budget & Finance Committee will discuss the FY27 budget update for the Gale Free Library. They will also consider an override request and review waiver requirements before adjourning the meeting.

• FY27 library budget update
• Override request
• Waiver requirements

Finance Committee

The Holden Beach Finance Committee will receive an update from the Town Manager and review the budgets for water and sewer, solid waste, recreation, inspections, and cable services. The committee will discuss miscellaneous finance items, note upcoming public information sessions, the annual town election, and the annual town meeting, then approve the meeting minutes and adjourn.

• Town Manager update
• Review of water and sewer budget
• Review of solid waste budget
• Review of recreation, inspections, and cable budgets
• Approval of meeting minutes

The committee voted unanimously to support a $5,500,000.00 tax‑override that will appear on the May 11, 2026 ballot. The Board of Selectmen added two projects to the recommendation, moving the Starbard offices and the Recreation Department offices. The committee reviewed several revolving funds, noting no changes to the Inspection Fund and adding $210,000.00 to the Recreation Revolving Fund for field maintenance. Upcoming presentations on the override are scheduled for April 22, 2026, and the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting will be posted by May 29, 2026.

• Approved $5,500,000.00 tax‑override (unanimous vote)
• Board of Selectmen added two projects to the override recommendation (move Starbard offices; move Recreation Dept. offices)
• Solid Waste Enterprise Fund: Board voted to gradually increase fees three times (April, July, Jan 2027)
• Added $210,000.00 to Recreation Revolving Fund for field maintenance
• No changes to Inspection Revolving Fund for FY 26
• Scheduled Finance Committee meetings for May 12 and May 13 to discuss FY 27 budget
• Warrant for Annual Town Meeting to be posted by May 29, 2026
• Finance Committee presentations on the override set for April 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk will review the March 11, 2026 minutes and discuss 2026 applications, a seed library, and a garden tool winter project.

• Review of previous minutes (March 11, 2026)
• 2026 Application Update
• Seed library discussion
• Garden Tool Winter Project
• April Clean Up Event Plan

Town Clerk

The Finance Committee meeting will receive a Town Manager update, discuss and vote on the final override amount, and review budget proposals for water‑sewer, solid waste, recreation, inspections, and cable services. The committee will also handle miscellaneous items, approve the meeting minutes, and announce upcoming events.

• Vote on the final override amount
• Review Water Sewer budget
• Review Solid Waste budget
• Review Recreation budget
• Approve meeting minutes

Community Garden Committee

The Holden Beach Community Garden Committee will review the March 11 minutes and discuss updates to the 2026 garden applications. Members will consider a seed library, a winter garden‑tool project, and plans for an April clean‑up event. The agenda also includes discussion of school and scout garden projects and any old or new business.

• Review of previous minutes (March 11, 2026)
• 2026 Application Update
• Seed library
• Garden Tool Winter Project
• April Clean Up Event Plan

Town Clerk

The Holden Water & Sewer Advisory Board will meet on April 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the DPW conference room and via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes public comment, board reorganization, updates on the superintendent, water quality, and ongoing sewer projects. The board will discuss a proposed sewer extension and related easement, and review sewer rules and regulations. The meeting will conclude with planning future topics and setting the next meeting date.

• Advisory Board Reorganization
• Water and Sewer Superintendent Update
• Iron and Manganese – Jefferson Area Updates
• City of Worcester – DCR Sewer Rate Court Case Update
• Sewer Extension/Sewer Easement Discussion

Water Sewer Advisory Board

The board will discuss updates regarding iron and manganese in the Jefferson area and the ECC site. Members will also review Articles I and II of the Sewer Rules and Regulations and discuss sewer extensions and easements.

• Review of Sewer Rules and Regulations-Articles I & II
• Iron and Manganese-Jefferson Area updates
• ECC site update
• City of Worcester – DCR Sewer Rate Court Case update
• Sewer Extension/Sewer Easement discussion

Town Clerk

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a Proposition 2 ½ override and set a corresponding ballot question. The meeting includes discussions on recreation fees, meals tax, and retail marijuana sales.

• Proposition 2 ½ Override discussion and ballot question setting
• Recreation Fee Schedule discussion
• Meals Tax discussion
• Traffic noise on Quinapoxet Street
• Town Manager contract extension

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss extending the town manager’s contract. They will also consider a proposal to allow retail marijuana sales. Additional agenda items include a 2½% tax override discussion, recreation fee schedule, meals tax, and traffic noise on Quinapoxet Street.

• Proposition 2½ tax override discussion
• Recreation fee schedule discussion
• Meals tax discussion
• Retail marijuana sale discussion
• Town manager contract extension

The Holden Board of Selectmen agreed to present the proposed $5.5 million Proposition 2½ tax override as one combined ballot question for the May 11 election. The Board also decided it will recommend an override amount of $5.4‑$5.5 million to the Town Meeting. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled at this meeting.

• Agreed to present the $5.5 M override as a single combined ballot question (consensus)
• Decided the Select Board will recommend an override amount of $5.4‑$5.5 M to Town Meeting
• No licenses, permits, or appointments were issued

Finance Committee

The Holden Beach Finance Committee will consider the Town Manager’s update, vote on the general fund budget, and discuss a recommendation for the tax‑override amount. The committee will also address miscellaneous finance items and approve the meeting minutes. The next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026.

• Town Manager update
• General fund budget votes
• Discussion of override amount recommendation
• FinCom miscellaneous items
• Approve minutes

The committee approved an override budget of $4,916,254 to be presented to the Board of Selectmen. It also approved reductions to the WRSD voluntary assessment and moved that amount from the Stabilization Fund. Several line items were removed from the Public Safety and DPW budgets, and the meeting minutes were approved.

• Reduce voluntary WRSD assessment $1,190,714 and add to override – approved 8-1
• Assign $1,190,714 from Stabilization Fund to WRSD assessment line – approved 8-1
• Put $736,818 back into Stabilization Fund – defeated 8-1
• Remove Geothermal line item $75,000 from Public Safety Building Budget – unanimous approval
• Remove Starbard Building Study $50,000 from DPW Budget – unanimous approval
• Remove Trout Brook roof repair $185,000 from DPW Budget – unanimous approval
• Approve override budget $4,916,254 to present to Board of Selectmen – approved 7-2
• Approve minutes of March 17 and March 18, 2026 – unanimous approval

Conservation Commission

The Holden Beach Conservation Commission will consider construction updates and requests for final Certificates of Completion for several single‑family homes and a three‑home development that lie within the 100‑foot regulatory buffer around vegetated wetlands. The commission will also discuss final closeout items for the Dawson Industrial Drive Recreation Area improvements, including sediment control and wetland restoration inspections.

• Notice of Intent – 8 Grace’s Way (Lot 7R) – single‑family home and grading within 100‑ft buffer (Greenwood Estates, Jackson Woods Investments, New England Environmental Design LLC, Martelli Construction)
• Notice of Intent – 889 Salisbury Street (Parcel 6_1) – three single‑family homes, septic systems, utilities, grading within 100‑ft buffer (MacKay Family Irrevocable Trust, Eco‑Tec, Inc.)
• Request for Final COC – 47 Muschopague Rd (Lot 4R) – single‑family home and septic system within 100‑ft buffer (James Harrity, Simac Realty Trust)
• Request for Final COC – 55 Muschopague Rd (Lot 2R) – single‑family home and septic system within 100‑ft buffer (James Harrity, Simac Realty Trust)
• Dawson Industrial Drive Recreation Area Improvements – discussion of final closeout items, sediment/erosion control, drainage, and inspection of wetland replication/restoration areas

Town Clerk

The Holden Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss construction updates and permit requests for several residential projects. The body will review notices of intent and requests for final Certificates of Compliance for properties within regulatory buffers.

• Notice of Intent for a single-family home and grading at 8 Grace’s Way (Lot 7R)
• Notice of Intent for three single-family homes and septic systems at 889 Salisbury Street
• Request for Final COC for a single-family home and septic system at 47 Muschopague Rd
• Request for Final COC for a single-family home and septic system at 55 Muschopague Rd
• Discussion of final closeout items for Dawson Industrial Drive Recreation Area Improvements

Town Clerk

The Finance Committee will receive an update from the Town Manager, vote on the general fund budget, and discuss a recommendation for a tax override amount. The committee will also consider miscellaneous finance items and set the next meeting for April 8, 2026. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.

• Town Manager update
• General fund budget votes
• Discussion of override amount recommendation
• FinCom miscellaneous items
• Approve minutes

Town Clerk

The Council on Aging will meet to review reports from the Chairman, Director, and various service committees. The body will also address old and new business.

• Acceptance of February 4, 2026 minutes
• Chairman's report by Rick Mansfield
• Director's report by Karen Phillips
• Board of Elder Services report
• Age and Dementia Committee report

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Finance Committee meeting on March 31, 2026 will consider votes on the town’s general fund budget. Committee members will discuss a recommendation for an override amount. The meeting will also include a Town Manager update and the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes.

• Town Manager update
• Vote on general fund budget
• Discussion of override amount recommendation
• Finance Committee miscellaneous items
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Dementia Friendly Community Committee

The Holden Dementia and Age Friendly Committee will meet on March 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Holden Senior Center. The committee will discuss and decide on plans for 2026 activities. It will also schedule community awareness meetings focused on dementia‑friendly initiatives.

• Set plans for 2026 activities
• Schedule Holden Friendly Dementia Community awareness meetings

Finance Committee

The Holden Beach Finance Committee will receive an update from the Town Manager, then vote on the general fund budget and discuss a recommendation for the tax‑override amount. The committee will also handle miscellaneous finance items and approve the meeting minutes. The next meeting is set for April 1, 2026 to continue budget and override discussions.

• Town Manager update
• General fund budget votes
• Discussion of override amount recommendation
• FinCom miscellaneous items
• Approve meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved reductions to the Growth Management, DPW, Police, EMS and BOS budgets, restored $150,000 to its own budget and authorized a $1,000,000 transfer from the Stabilization Fund. A motion to stop OPEB funding was defeated 6‑3, and a proposed $8,300 department‑wide cut was rejected after a 7‑2 vote on an amendment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $8,000 reduction to Growth Management Budget (unanimous)
• Approved $114,292 reduction to DPW Budget (unanimous)
• Approved restoration of $150,000 to Finance Committee Budget and conditional $50,000 transfer from Stabilization Savings (unanimous)
• Approved removal of $20,000 BOS Budget event line (unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 reduction to Police Department non‑contractual funds (unanimous amendment)
• Approved $10,000 reduction to EMS Budget non‑contractual funds (unanimous)
• Denied motion to not fund OPEB in FY27 (6‑3)
• Denied $8,300 department‑wide budget cuts after 7‑2 vote on amendment (original motion failed unanimously)

Town Clerk

The Holden Dementia and Age Friendly Committee will meet on March 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Holden Senior Center. The agenda includes setting plans for the town’s 2026 activities and scheduling community awareness meetings focused on dementia and age‑friendly initiatives. The meeting notice was submitted by the Town Clerk and copies were sent to the Town Manager and the Holden Police Department.

• Set plans for 2026 activities
• Schedule Holden Friendly Dementia community awareness meetings

Town Clerk

The committee will first determine if a quorum is present. It will then consider approval of the November 19 th, 2025 meeting minutes. A financial update will be presented, followed by the manager's miscellaneous items and an operations update. The meeting will conclude with any other business.

• Determination of quorum
• Approval of November 19 th, 2025 minutes
• Financial update
• Manager's miscellaneous items
• Operations update

Town Clerk

The town council will review the operating budget and the FY 2027 budget, discuss additional revenue options, and consider miscellaneous items from the Cable Advisory Committee. The meeting will also include a directors update, approval of minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Operating Budget review
• FY 2027 Budget review
• Additional revenue discussion
• CAC miscellaneous items
• Approval of minutes

Cable Advisory Cable

The Cable Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the operating budget and review the budget for fiscal year 2027. The committee will also discuss additional revenue and miscellaneous items.

• FY 2027 Budget review
• Operating Budget discussion
• Additional revenue discussion

Finance Committee

The Holden Beach Finance Committee will hear a Town Manager update, vote on the general fund budget, consider miscellaneous finance items, and approve the meeting minutes. The committee will also set the agenda for the next meeting on April 1, 2026, covering water and sewer, solid waste, recreation, inspections, and cable services.

• Town Manager update
• General fund budget votes
• FinCom miscellaneous items
• Approve minutes
• Next meeting agenda topics: water & sewer, solid waste, recreation, inspections, cable

The committee voted on several budget adjustments for FY 2027. It approved a $50,000 increase to the legal budget to defend Holden in the Attorney General’s MBTA suit. Additional changes included equipment funding, revenue estimates, and rent adjustments.

• Restore $34.000.00 to DPW budget for equipment and hazardous trees – approved unanimously
• Increase Legal Budget by $50,000.00 for AG MBTA suit defense – approved 6-3
• Increase estimated excise tax receipts by $100,000.00 – approved unanimously
• Increase estimated EMS receipts by $100,000.00 – approved unanimously
• Increase DPW water/sewer rent to $125,000.00 – approved unanimously
• Remove $15,750.00 from DPW budget for Novak field upkeep – approved unanimously
• Transfer $40,000.00 from Recreation Fund to General Fund for field maintenance – approved 7-2
• Approve minutes of March 11, 2026 – approved unanimously

Town Clerk

The Finance Committee is meeting to conduct budget votes for the general fund. The body will also receive an update from the Town Manager and discuss miscellaneous items.

• General fund budget votes
• Town Manager update
• Approval of minutes

Town Clerk

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on a kennel license application for 74 Liberty Circle. They will consider reappointments for the constable, a Zoning Board of Appeals alternate, and the board of registrars. Notices of intent to sell town property on North Street and Muschopauge Road will be presented. An executive session will discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Public hearing: Kennel License, 74 Liberty Circle
• Constable reappointment – Dan Gately, 3‑year term
• ZBA alternate appointment – Andrew Galonzka, term expiring 1/22/2028
• Chapter 61 Notice of Intent to Sell – North Street
• Chapter 61 Notice of Intent to Sell – Muschopauge Road

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on kennel licenses and consider reappointments and permits. The agenda includes setting the date for the annual town meeting and reviewing the town manager's performance.

• Public Hearing: Kennel License, 74 Liberty Circle
• Constable Reappointment – Dan Gately (3-Year Term)
• Chapter 61 Notice of Intent to Sell, North Street
• Chapter 61 Notice of Intent to Sell, Muschopauge Road
• Set Annual Town Meeting Date

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a kennel license for a resident at 74 Liberty Circle and granted the associated special permit. They also unanimously reappointed Constable Dan Gately, appointed Andrew Galonzka as an alternate voting member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and reappointed Jane Arntz to the Board of Registrars. The Memorial Day Parade permit for May 25, 2026 was approved with one abstention.

• Approved kennel license (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for kennel (unanimous)
• Reappointed Constable Dan Gately for three-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Galonzka as alternate ZBA member (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jane Arntz to Board of Registrars (unanimous)
• Approved Memorial Day Parade permit (1 abstention)

Town Clerk

The Planning Board will consider approving a Subdivision Control Act plan (ANR) to create two lots from one parcel at 0 Bailey Road and 0 Chapin Road. A public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM for a special permit to allow a common driveway serving the two lots. The board will also discuss a Solar/Energy Storage Systems Bylaw update and review minutes from the February 10 and February 24, 2026 meetings.

• Approve Subdivision Control Act plan (ANR) to create two lots from one lot at 0 Bailey Road and 0 Chapin Road (near 35 and 20 Chapin Road), Parcel ID 208-52
• Public hearing at 7:00 PM for special permit for a common driveway serving two lots at the same location
• District Local Technical Assistance: update to Town of Holden Solar/Energy Storage Systems Bylaw
• Review and approve minutes from 2/10/26 and 2/24/26 meetings

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider approving a Subdivision Control Act plan that creates two lots from an existing lot at 0 Bailey Road and 0 Chapin Road. A public hearing will address a special permit for a common driveway serving the two lots. The board will also discuss a Solar/Energy Storage Systems Bylaw update and will review and approve minutes from the February 10 and February 24 meetings.

• Approve Subdivision Control Act plan to create 2 lots from 1 lot at 0 Bailey Rd & 0 Chapin Rd (Parcel ID 208-52)
• Public hearing on special permit for a shared driveway serving the two lots at the same location
• District Local Technical Assistance: update to Town of Holden Solar/Energy Storage Systems Bylaw
• Review and approve minutes from 2/10/26 and 2/24/26 meetings

The Planning Board approved the Subdivision Control Act Plan to split Parcel ID 208-52 into two lots. It then voted 1‑4 to approve a special permit for a common driveway serving the two new lots at 0 Chapin Road and 0 Bailey Road. The public hearing on the matter was closed by roll‑call vote. Earlier minutes from February were unanimously approved.

• Approved Subdivision Control Act Plan to create two lots from Parcel ID 208-52 (vote not recorded)
• Approved special permit for common driveway at 0 Chapin Road and 0 Bailey Road (vote 1‑4)
• Closed public hearing on the special permit application (roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes from 2/10/26 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 2/24/26 (unanimous)

Help at H.O.M.E. (Holden Outreach Managing Emergencies)

The Holden Outreach Managing Emergencies (H.O.M.E.) board will approve the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. It will discuss drafting committee guidelines to replace bylaws and recruiting two additional members. Additional items include a Treasurer’s report, a spring fundraiser update, and plans to post an article in the Wachusett Free Press and update the town website.

• Approve minutes of February 2, 2026 meeting
• Treasurer’s report, including spring business fundraiser
• Write up committee guidelines and duties, in lieu of bylaws
• Find two more committee members
• Publish article for Wachusett Free Press and update H@H pages on town website

Town Clerk

The Senior Center board will approve the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting and hear the Treasurer’s report, including the spring business fundraiser. It will also discuss creating committee guidelines and duties to replace bylaws, recruiting two additional members, and updating the H@H pages on the town website. Additional items include an article for the Wachusett Free Press and other new business.

• Approve minutes of February 2, 2026
• Treasurer’s report – spring business fundraiser, Facebook posts, HCOA update
• Write up committee guidelines and duties, in lieu of bylaws
• Find two more committee members
• Update H@H pages on Town website

Zoning / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit request from Mark Elbag to demolish and rebuild a house on a non‑conforming lot at 18 Birch Avenue. The board will also review and approve the meeting minutes and conduct elections for board members.

• Public hearing: special permit for Mark Elbag to tear down and rebuild home at 18 Birch Avenue (non‑conforming lot)
• Review and approve meeting minutes
• Elections for Zoning Board of Appeals members

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for Mark Elbag to demolish the existing structure and build a new 1,800‑sq‑ft home at 18 Birch Avenue. The Board also elected B. Diehl as Chairman for a three‑year term and A. Galonzka as Clerk, each by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

• Approved special permit for 18 Birch Ave (4-0 unanimous)
• Elected B. Diehl Chairman, 3‑year term (4-0 unanimous)
• Elected A. Galonzka Clerk (4-0 unanimous)

Town Clerk

The Holden Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve financial reports for January and February 2026 and consider a resolution for a project change order. The meeting agenda includes reports on administration, training, and correspondence regarding housing programs.

• Approval of January and February 2026 financials
• Resolution 2026-5 for Change Order for Bollard Modifications
• Report on March MassNAHRO Conference
• EOHLC PHN 2026-1 Local Housing Authority Housing Now Program
• EOHLC PHN 2026-4 Capital Improvement (CIP) Plan

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive an update from the Town Manager and review budgets and capital plans. The meeting includes a specific review of the Wachusett Regional School District.

• Review of Wachusett Regional School District budgets and capital plans
• Town Manager update
• Approval of minutes

The committee heard Superintendent James Reilly report that a new WRSD health‑insurance funding method could lower Holden’s assessment by about $850,000. The unions have an agreement in principle and will vote after a legal review. The committee also discussed the state education funding formula, enrollment decline, and the Foundation Budget. Peter Lukes said he will prepare a revised budget incorporating the new WRSD information.

Town Clerk

The Holden Finance Committee will meet to review budgets and capital plans, including the Wachusett Regional School District, and will vote on the General fund budget on March 25, 2026.

• Review budgets and capital plans
• Wachusett Regional School District budget
• General fund budget vote scheduled for 3/25/26
• Approve minutes
• Town Manager update

Finance Committee

The Holden Beach Finance Committee will review the town's budgets and capital plans and, as time allows, vote on the general fund budgets. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings dated 12/3/25, 2/18/26, 2/19/26, and 3/2/26. Additional miscellaneous finance items will be addressed, and the next meeting is scheduled for 3/18/26.

• Review budgets and capital plans
• Vote on general fund budgets as time allows
• Approve minutes from 12/3/25, 2/18/26, 2/19/26, and 3/2/26
• FinCom miscellaneous items
• Next meeting scheduled for 3/18/26 with Wachusett Regional School District

The committee approved the minutes from six previous meetings with unanimous votes, noting abstentions where recorded. No other actions or budget decisions were taken. Further discussion on the FY27 budget spreadsheet was scheduled for next week.

• Approved minutes of Dec 3, 2025 (unanimous, Robert abstained)
• Approved minutes of Feb 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 25, 2026 (unanimous, Jane, Alex, Robert abstained)
• Approved minutes of Mar 2, 2026 (unanimous, Robert abstained)
• Approved minutes of Mar 4, 2026 (unanimous, Robert abstained)

Town Clerk

The committee will review the minutes from the January 20 meeting and hear the Chair’s report, which includes scheduling a Bailey Fund presentation and a director evaluation. A public forum will be held, followed by the Director’s Report covering the children’s room renovation, the FY27 budget, and the upcoming override election. The meeting will also address committee reports, unfinished business, and new business items such as director work‑location flexibility and a naming policy. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30 a.m.

• Review minutes from Jan 20 meeting
• Schedule Bailey Fund presentation
• Discuss children’s room renovation
• Consider FY27 budget and override election
• Discuss director work‑location flexibility

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Agricultural Commission meeting on March 17, 2026 will review the minutes from the February 3 meeting. Members will receive updates on Chapter 61 parcel scoring, the Open Space and Recreation Plan, Central Mass Grown, and the Red Barn project. The agenda also includes discussion of new member recruitment, potential presentations on Chapter 61 and 61B, and scheduling matters.

• Review and accept minutes from the February 3 meeting
• Chapter 61 parcel scoring update and GIS posting
• Open Space and Recreation Plan update
• Red Barn project update
• New member recruitment and potential Chapter 61/61B presentation

Town Clerk

The Finance Committee will meet to review budgets and capital plans and vote on general fund budgets as time allows. The meeting will also include miscellaneous business and the approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Review budgets and capital plans
• Vote on general fund budgets
• Approve minutes from 12/3/25, 2/18/26, 2/19/26, 3/2/26
• Finance Committee miscellaneous
• Next meeting

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet via Zoom to review past minutes, discuss Chapter 61 parcel scoring updates, and consider new member recruitment. The agenda also includes updates on the Open Space and Rec Plan, the Red Barn, and Forest Management.

• Review of Chapter 61 parcel scoring updates
• Discussion on new member recruitment
• Open Space and Rec Plan Update
• Red Barn Update
• Forest Management presentation

Town Clerk

The Board of Selectmen will hold an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or related litigation. The discussion concerns the Attorney General versus the Town of Holden. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation (Attorney General vs. Town of Holden)

Town Clerk

The Holden Cultural Council will review scored applications and determine its grantmaking philosophy. The body will decide whether to award more small grants or fewer large grants and vote on application approvals and denials.

• Review and vote on scored grant applications
• Determination of funding amounts (minimum $250 per grant)
• Vote to block-approve or block-deny applications
• Establishment of a reconsideration meeting date
• Completion of the Grant Decisions Report in the Grants Management System

Cultural Council

The Holden Beach Cultural Council will review scored grant applications that were posted in advance. The council will confirm any ineligible applications and vote to deny them. Members will discuss the council’s grantmaking philosophy, including whether to award more smaller grants or fewer larger grants, and decide on funding amounts, with a policy to avoid awards under $250. The council will also vote to block‑approve or block‑deny applications, set a reconsideration meeting date if needed, and finalize approval letters within two weeks.

• Review scored grant applications
• Confirm and vote on ineligible applications
• Discuss grantmaking philosophy (grant size vs number)
• Decide funding amounts, avoiding awards under $250
• Vote to block‑approve or block‑deny applications

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold an executive session at 4:05 p.m. on March 16, 2026. The session is called to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation in the case of Attorney General versus the Town of Holden. No other agenda items are listed beyond the call to order and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation (Attorney General vs. Town of Holden)

Finance Committee

The committee reviewed the proposed austerity budget, noting steep cuts to the library, senior center, police, DPW, fire and capital projects. They reported that WRSD numbers have decreased by $30,000.00, fire stabilization funding is $0, and insurance figures for WRSD and MRTVHS are not set. Several operational items such as the MBTA housing lawsuit, IT positions, and the assistant town manager search were also discussed. No formal actions or votes were taken; the committee will reconvene on March 17, 2026.

Town Clerk

The Holden Finance Committee will meet to review budgets and capital plans and vote on general fund budgets as time allows. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Holden Senior Center.

• Review budgets and capital plans
• Vote on general fund budgets
• Approve minutes
• Next meeting: Wachusett Regional School District (3/18/26)
• FinCom miscellaneous

Historic District Commission

The agenda consists of procedural reports and standard business items. No specific ordinances, contracts, or zoning changes are listed for decision.

• Acceptance of February 4, 2026 minutes

Town Clerk

The Finance Committee will review budgets and capital plans for various administration departments and the general stabilization fund. The committee may vote on general fund budgets as time allows.

• Review of administration budgets: Manager, IT, Accounting, Assessor, Clerk, Planning, BOS, FinCom, and Legal
• Review of general stabilization fund
• Potential votes on general fund budgets

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive a Town Manager update and review budgets and capital plans for various administration departments. The committee may vote on general fund budgets as time allows.

• Review of budgets for Manager, IT, Accounting, Assessor, Clerk, and Planning departments
• Review of budgets for BOS, FinCom, and Legal
• Review of general stabilization fund
• Potential votes on general fund budgets

Holden Community Garden Committee

The Holden Community Garden Committee will meet at Holden Town Hall to review the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting. Members will receive an update on 2026 applications and discuss the seed library, a winter garden tool project, and school and scout garden projects. The agenda also includes time for any old or new business before adjourning.

• Review of previous minutes (February 11, 2026)
• 2026 Application Update
• Seed library discussion
• Garden Tool Winter Project
• School and Scout projects

Health Department/Board of Health

The Board of Health will review Title V inspection results and new system installations. The board will also receive reports on opioid listening sessions and the Rize Grant.

• Title V inspection passes for 600 Manning Street and 26 Avery Heights Drive
• New system installations at 590 Reservoir Street and Lots 1 and 2 Bailey Road
• Update on Opioid Community Listening Sessions
• Update on the Rize Grant

The Holden Board of Health approved the minutes from the January 16, 2026 meeting. The meeting also included reports on Title V inspections, food inspections, opioid training, and the status of a Rize grant, and members discussed adding a third board member.

• Approved minutes from Jan 16, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss real estate and personal property abatements for FY26 in executive session. The body will also review tax billing, exemption totals, and preparations for FY27 income and expense mailings.

• FY’26 real estate and personal property abatements
• Supplemental Real Estate Tax billing – fy26-1
• Motor Vehicle Excise 2026 commitments and abatement totals
• FY2027 Budget Hearings
• Chapter 61A property: Muschopauge Rd Map 69/9

The board approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. It denied the sole real‑estate tax abatement application reviewed. It approved nine personal‑property exemption requests totaling $7,800.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2026 meeting
• Denied one real‑estate tax abatement application
• Approved nine personal‑property exemptions ($7,800 total)

Water Sewer Advisory Board

The Water & Sewer Advisory Board will hear updates on water and sewer operations, including iron and manganese issues in the Jefferson area and the ECC site. The board will continue its FY‑27 operations and maintenance budget presentation. Additional topics include a court case on Worcester sewer rates, a proposed sewer extension and easement, and revisions to sewer rules and regulations. The meeting also includes public comment and scheduling of future meetings.

• Iron and Manganese – Jefferson Area Updates
• FY‑27 O&M and Budget Presentation – Continued
• ECC site Update
• City of Worcester – DCR Sewer Rate Court Case Update
• Sewer Extension/Sewer Easement Discussion

Town Clerk

The Holden Water & Sewer Advisory Board will meet to review the FY-27 O&M and Budget, discuss a Worcester sewer rate court case, and receive updates on water quality and site projects.

• FY-27 O&M and Budget Presentation
• City of Worcester – DCR Sewer Rate Court Case Update
• Iron and Manganese-Jefferson Area Updates
• ECC site Update
• Sewer Extension/Sewer Easement Discussion

Town Clerk

The Board of Health is meeting to approve previous minutes and review Title V inspection results. The board will also receive reports on community listening sessions and the Rize Grant.

• Title V inspection passes for 600 Manning Street and 26 Avery Heights Drive
• New system installations at 590 Reservoir Street and Lots 1 and 2 Bailey Road
• Update on Opioid Community Listening Sessions
• Update on the Rize Grant

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will review scored applications and determine its grantmaking philosophy regarding award sizes. The body will vote to approve or deny funding for specific projects and set a reconsideration meeting date.

• Review and vote on 25 grant applications including the Holden 250th Bandstand Committee and Worcester Chamber Music Society
• Decision on funding amounts with a guideline to avoid awards under $250
• Determination of whether to provide more small grants or fewer large grants
• Review of ineligible applications for potential denial
• Completion of the Grant Decisions Report in the Grants Management System

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Town Council will vote to accept the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes reports from the Chairman, Friends group, Board of Elder Services, and the Director, as well as updates from the Age and Dementia Committee and BOS. The council will also address old and new business, hear a citizens’ address, and then adjourn.

• Acceptance of February 4, 2026 minutes (Chairman's Report)
• Friends Report
• Board of Elder Services Report
• Director’s Report by Karen Phillips
• Age and Dementia Committee Report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review final construction permits and notices of intent for single-family homes and drainage projects. The agenda includes updates on the Dawson Industrial Drive recreation improvements and the Salisbury Pine Tree Estates stabilization plan.

• Notice of Intent for 8 Grace's Way (Lot 7R) construction
• Notice of Intent for 889 Salisbury Street (3 homes)
• Request for Final COC for 47 Muschopague Rd (Lot 4R)
• Request for Final COC for 55 Muschopague Rd (Lot 2R)
• Dawson Industrial Drive Recreation Improvements update

The commission voted 6-0 to continue the Notice of Intent for 8 Grace’s Way (Lot 7R) until April 1, 2026. It also voted 6-0 to continue the Notice of Intent for 889 Salisbury Street until April 1, 2026. Members recommended that North Street, Map 35, Parcel 1 be protected and the recommendation was forwarded to the Select Board. The commission approved the February 4, 2026 minutes (6‑0) and closed the March 4, 2026 meeting at 7:40 p.m. (6‑0).

• Continue Notice of Intent – 8 Grace’s Way (Lot 7R) until April 1, 2026 (6‑0)
• Continue Notice of Intent – 889 Salisbury Street until April 1, 2026 (6‑0)
• Recommend North Street, Map 35, Parcel 1 for protection (vote)
• Approve February 4, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (6‑0)
• Close March 4, 2026 meeting at 7:40 p.m. (6‑0)

Finance Committee

The Holden Beach Finance Committee will review and vote on the town's general fund budgets. The meeting includes a Town Manager update and reviews of police, fire, and dispatch budgets and capital plans. Items such as the fire stabilization fund and dispatch stabilization fund will also be discussed. The committee will approve minutes before adjourning.

• Town Manager update
• Review of police, fire, and dispatch budgets and capital plans
• Discussion of fire stabilization fund
• Discussion of dispatch stabilization fund
• Begin votes on general fund budgets as time allows

The committee voted 7-1 to cancel the March 12, 2026 meeting with Montachusett Regional Vocational High School. Town Manager Peter Lukes will add $5,000 to the Board of Supervisors events budget to support the Senior Center's 25th‑anniversary celebration. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Cancel 3/12/26 meeting with Montachusett Regional Vocational High School (vote 7-1)
• Add $5,000 to BOS events budget for Senior Center anniversary celebration

Dementia Friendly Community Committee

The Holden Dementia and Age Friendly Committee will meet to set plans for 2026 activities. The meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at the Holden Senior Center.

• Set plans for 2026 Activities
• Meeting at Holden Senior Center
• Committee: Holden Dementia and Age Friendly

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss town organization and miscellaneous items. The agenda includes the approval of minutes and attendance at a Special Town Meeting.

• Town meeting organization
• Approval of minutes
• Attendance at Special Town Meeting

The Finance Committee met on March 2, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. and recessed at 6:45 p.m. to attend the Special Town Meeting. No business was discussed and no actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. after the Special Town Meeting concluded.

Town Clerk

The Board of Selectmen, acting as the Special Permit Granting Authority, will hold a public hearing on Leonardo Meira's application to operate a non‑commercial dog kennel for up to four dogs at his residence at 74 Liberty Circle in the R‑1 zoning district. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:50 PM in Memorial Hall, Town Hall, 1196 Main Street.

• Special permit application: non‑commercial dog kennel (≤4 dogs) at 74 Liberty Circle, R‑1 zone
• Public hearing scheduled for March 2, 2026, 6:50 PM, Memorial Hall, 1196 Main Street

Town Clerk

The Finance Committee meeting will organize the town meeting, address miscellaneous finance matters, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and attend a special town meeting before adjourning. No specific contracts, rezoning, or budget figures are listed.

• Town meeting organization
• FinCom miscellaneous
• Approve minutes
• Attend Special Town Meeting
• Adjourn

Cultural Council

The Holden Cultural Council will assign committee roles, confirm FY26 finances, and discuss how to evaluate grant applications. Members will review the evaluative review guidelines and establish a sample scoring sheet. The council will also plan a second voting meeting on Monday, March 16 to rank 25 applications.

• Assign LCC roles (clerk, treasurer, chair) and define responsibilities
• Confirm finances based on the FY26 Financial Report filed last October
• Discuss components of an evaluative review and scoring process for grants
• Establish a sample voting tracker to tally scores and rank applications
• Schedule a second voting meeting for Monday, March 16 to vote on 25 applications

Board of Selectmen

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Local Cultural Council (LCC) will assign committee roles and review its FY26 financial report. Members will discuss and create an evaluative review and scoring rubric for grant applications. The council will also schedule a second meeting on March 16 to vote on the 25 submitted applications.

• Assign LCC roles (clerk, treasurer, chair, etc.)
• Confirm FY26 finances using the Financial Report filed last October
• Discuss components of an evaluative review and scoring process for grant applications
• Establish a sample scoring sheet and voting tracker
• Schedule a second voting meeting for Monday, March 16 to decide on the applications

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive an update from the Town Manager and then review the budgets and capital plans for departments such as Public Works, the Treasurer, and several smaller entities. The committee will discuss miscellaneous finance matters and vote to approve the meeting minutes. It will also outline the agenda for the next meeting, which will focus on Police, Fire, and Dispatch budgeting.

• Town Manager update
• Review of Department of Public Works budget and capital plan
• Review of Treasurer budget items and other small department budgets
• Finance Committee miscellaneous discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes

Town Clerk

The Holden Finance Committee will meet to review budgets and capital plans for the Department of Public Works and the Police Department, including the Police stabilization fund. The meeting will also address the Fire stabilization fund and Dispatch stabilization, followed by the approval of previous minutes.

• Review budgets and capital plans for Department of Public Works
• Review budgets and capital plans for Police Department
• Review Fire stabilization fund
• Review Dispatch stabilization
• Approve minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a preapplication for a mixed-use development on Main Street and an update to the Town of Holden Solar/Energy Storage Systems Bylaw. The board will also review land use changes and a lot creation request.

• Preapplication meeting for mixed-use development at 0 Main Street (Parcel ID 160-96)
• Town of Holden Solar/Energy Storage Systems Bylaw update
• Request to create 2 lots from 3 lots at 0 Bryant Road (Parcel IDs 59-9, 59-10, 59-11)
• Removal of land from G.L. Chapter 61 Use at 0 North Street (Parcel ID 35-1)
• MBTA Communities Act update

The board voted 4‑0 to endorse the Approved Not Required (ANR) plan for 0 Bryant Road, changing the subdivision from three to two lots. It also voted 4‑0 to recommend that the Select Board review 0 North Street (Parcel ID 35‑1) for possible exercise of the town’s right of first refusal. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Endorsed ANR for 0 Bryant Road (4-0)
• Recommended Select Board consider 0 North Street for right of first refusal (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 p.m. (4-0-0)

Dementia Friendly Community Committee

The Holden Dementia and Age Friendly Committee will meet on February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Holden Senior Center. The committee will set plans for activities to be carried out in 2026 as part of the town’s dementia‑friendly community initiatives. No other agenda items are listed.

• Plan 2026 activities for the Dementia Friendly Community program

Town Clerk

The Trustees of Damon Memorial / Gale Free Library will meet to review the FY27 budget and an override election. The agenda includes reports on the Children’s Room renovation and a Bailey Fund presentation.

• FY27 budget discussion
• Override election discussion
• Children’s Room renovation report
• Bailey Fund presentation by Bartholomew & Co.
• Naming policy discussion

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Town Council will hold a special town meeting on February 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm. The agenda lists only a call to order, the special town meeting itself, and adjournment. No substantive items such as ordinances, contracts, or hearings are included.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss town meeting organization and miscellaneous items. The agenda includes the approval of minutes and attendance at a Special Town Meeting.

• Town meeting organization
• Approval of minutes
• Attendance at Special Town Meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will convene to discuss and take positions on warrant articles for the Special Town Meeting, which will follow immediately after.

• Discussion of Special Town Meeting warrant articles
• Recess to Special Town Meeting
• Adjournment after Special Town Meeting concludes

Town Clerk

The Board of Selectmen will open with a call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. The main business is a discussion of the town's positions on the Special Town Meeting (STM) warrant articles. After the discussion, the board will recess to the Special Town Meeting and adjourn at its conclusion.

• Discussion of STM warrant articles
• Recess to Special Town Meeting

Town Clerk

The Planning Board discussed a proposed mixed-use development at 0 Main Street and recommended the Select Board consider purchasing a parcel at 0 North Street. The board also approved a lot creation plan for 0 Bryant Road.

• Approved creating 2 lots from 3 lots at 0 Bryant Road
• Recommended Select Board exercise right of first refusal for 10-13 acre parcel at 0 North Street
• Discussed 100-unit mixed-use development at 0 Main Street requesting six waivers including density and height
• Proposed 10,000 feet of retail space and 124 parking spaces at 0 Main Street
• Updated MBTA Communities Act Town Meeting date to March 2

Voters approved a $200,000 appropriation from the General Stabilization Fund for a connecting structure at Dawson Elementary School. A proposal to amend the zoning bylaw for a MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District was rejected. The meeting also approved a motion to skip reading each article of the warrant and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $200,000 appropriation for Dawson Elementary connecting structure (YES 680, NO 95, 2/3 vote required)
• Rejected amendment to Zoning Bylaw for MBTA Communities Multi‑Family Overlay District (YES 257, NO 520, majority vote required)
• Approved motion to dispense with reading each article of the warrant (passed by more than a majority)
• Approved unanimous motion to adjourn the Special Town Meeting

Town Clerk

The committee will meet on February 19, 2026 at 5 p.m. in the Senior Center, 1130 Main Street, Holden. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of minutes, a citizen address, discussion of a recent community meeting, and other business. No formal actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

Finance Committee

The Holden Beach Finance Committee will receive a Town Manager update and carry forward items from the February 18 meeting. Members will review budgets and capital plans for the Library, Senior Center (including the senior revolving fund), and other small budgets. The committee will also discuss a Special Town Meeting plan, a Wachusett budget presentation, and a High School media center project. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.

• Review Library budget
• Review Senior Center budget and senior revolving fund
• Discuss Special Town Meeting organization/plan (2/23/26)
• Wachusett budget presentation and discussion with towns
• Review High School media center budget (2/24/26 7 PM)

The committee approved the minutes from four previous meetings, each passing unanimously with noted abstentions. No other actions, such as budget reductions for the Library or Senior Center, were formally adopted. The meeting also included updates on snow removal, a sewer settlement, and library and senior‑center budgets, but no decisions were recorded on those items.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Robert abstained)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Jane, Stephanie, Sarah, Robert abstained)
• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Robert abstained)

Town Clerk

The Finance Committee meeting on February 19, 2026 will receive a Town Manager update and consider agenda items carried forward from the previous day. The committee will review budgets and the capital plan for the Library and the Senior Center, including the senior revolving fund, and may discuss other small budgets such as Veterans and the Historical Commission if time permits. Additional items include planning for a Special Town Meeting on February 23, a Wachusett budget presentation, and a discussion of the High School media center scheduled for February 24. The meeting will also approve minutes and set the next meeting for February 25 to review departmental budgets.

• Review Library budget and capital plan
• Review Senior Center budget and capital plan (incl senior revolving fund)
• Plan Special Town Meeting (Feb 23)
• Wachusett budget presentation and discussion (Feb 23)
• Discuss High School media center (Feb 24)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the Town Manager's budget overview, including revenue, expenses, and the 5-year plan. The body will also review budgets for the Treasurer department, insurance, retirement, and debt.

• Warrant article for Special Town Meeting on 2/23/26
• Budget review for Insurance, Retirement, OPEB, and debt
• Budget review for Treasurer department
• Discussion of override support effort
• Planning for Special Town Meeting organization

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to support the warrant article for an additional $200,000 to complete construction at Dawson School, to be considered at the February 23, 2026 Special Town Meeting. The meeting also presented the FY27 budget overview, including a proposed 2.5% tax override and various budget cuts, but no vote was taken on those items.

• Support $200,000 Dawson School construction article (unanimous)
• No vote taken on FY27 tax‑override proposal

Town Clerk

The Finance Committee is reviewing the town budget overview, including revenues, expenses, and the 5-year plan. The body is also discussing the warrant article for a Special Town Meeting scheduled for February 23, 2026.

• Budget review for Insurance, Retirement, OPEB, and debt
• Review of Treasurer department budget
• Planning for Special Town Meeting on 2/23/26
• Discussion of override support effort

Agricultural Commission

The Holden Beach Agricultural Commission will hold a Zoom meeting to review past minutes and consider several updates. New business includes updates to the Open Space and Recreation Plan, Central Mass Grown, Red Barn, and a withdrawal update for Parker Chapter 61, as well as recruiting new members and setting the meeting schedule. An educational presentation on Chapter 61 and 61B by Wendy is also on the agenda.

• Chapter 61 Parcel Scoring Update – potential new scoring and GIS posting
• Open Space and Recreation Plan Update
• Central Mass Grown Update
• Red Barn Update
• Parker Chapter 61 Withdrawal Update

Town Clerk

The Agricultural Commission will review updates on several projects, including the Open Space and Rec Plan, Central Mass Grown, Red Barn, and the Chapter 61 parcel scoring. Old business includes a Chapter 61 parcel scoring update and a possible GIS posting. The commission will also consider new member recruitment and future meeting scheduling.

• Chapter 61 Parcel Scoring Update
• Open Space and Rec Plan Update
• Central Mass Grown Update
• Red Barn Update
• Parker Chapter 61 Withdrawal update

Town Clerk

The MBTACA Working Group is meeting to discuss general updates and a fact sheet. The group will also address a special town meeting and a meeting scheduled for the week of February 15th.

• Fact Sheet Update
• Special Town Meeting discussion
• Meeting scheduled for the week of February 15th

Town Clerk

The committee is meeting to review previous minutes and provide updates on 2026 applications and the 2025 committee report. The agenda includes discussions on a seed library, a garden tool winter project, and school and scout projects.

• 2026 Application Update
• 2025 Committee Report
• Seed library
• Garden Tool Winter Project
• School and Scout projects

Holden Community Garden Committee

The Holden Community Garden Committee will review the minutes from its January 14, 2026 meeting, receive updates on 2026 applications and the 2025 committee report, and discuss the seed library, a garden tool winter project, and upcoming school and scout projects.

• Review of previous minutes (January 14, 2026)
• 2026 Application Update
• 2025 Committee Report
• Seed library
• Garden Tool Winter Project

Water Sewer Advisory Board

The Holden Water & Sewer Advisory Board will hear public comments and receive a superintendent update. It will continue an appeal hearing on sewer connection permits SP-2025-180 and SP-2025-181 and discuss water connection permits WP-2025-177 and WP-2025-178. The board will also present the FY‑27 operations and maintenance budget and review several project and regulatory updates.

• Continuation of appeal hearing for sewer connection permits SP-2025-180 and SP-2025-181
• Discussion of water connection permits WP-2025-177 & WP-2025-178
• FY‑27 operations & maintenance budget presentation
• ECC site update
• Sewer extension/easement discussion

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Board of Assessors will open the meeting, accept the December 16, 2025 minutes, and hold an executive‑session discussion on FY 26 real estate and personal property tax abatements. The open session will review exemption totals, supplemental real‑estate tax billing, motor‑vehicle excise commitments, FY 27 income and expense filings, and a Chapter 61 property offer on North Street. The meeting will conclude with setting the date for the next Board meeting.

• Acceptance of minutes from December 16, 2025
• Executive‑session discussion of FY 26 real estate and personal property abatements
• Review of FY 26 exemption totals and supplemental real‑estate tax billing
• Review of motor‑vehicle excise commitments for 2024 and 2025
• Chapter 61 property: North Street Map 35/1, offer to purchase, right of first refusal

Town Clerk

The Holden Water & Sewer Advisory Board will hold public comment and receive updates from the superintendent. The meeting includes discussions on sewer connection permit appeals, water connection permits, and iron and manganese issues. A presentation of the FY‑27 operations and maintenance budget will be reviewed, along with updates on the ECC site and a court case involving sewer rates. The board will also discuss a sewer extension/easement, rules and regulations, and set topics for future meetings.

• Continuation of appeal hearing for sewer connection permits SP-2025-180 and SP-2025-181
• Discussion of water connection permits WP-2025-177 & WP-2025-178
• FY‑27 operations & maintenance budget presentation
• Update on City of Worcester DCR sewer rate court case
• Sewer extension/easement discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and meeting to amend its fee schedule. The board will also review several lot creation requests and an update to the solar and energy storage systems bylaw.

• Public hearing and meeting to amend Planning Board Fee Schedule
• Lot creation at 0 Broad Street (off Parsons Road), Parcel ID 84-5
• Lot creation at 0 Bryant Road, Parcel IDs 59-9, 59-10, and 59-11
• Lot creation at 0 Union Street/0 Highland Street
• Town of Holden Solar/Energy Storage Systems Bylaw Update

The board elected Scott Carlson as chair and Frank Doyle as vice‑chair, each unanimously approved. It denied endorsement of the 0 Broad Street ANR due to inadequate access and continued the 0 Bryant Road ANR to the next meeting. The board approved the Union Street/Highland Street ANR and updated fee schedules, adding a $3,000 base fee for battery storage facilities and raising ANR fees to $350 base and $150 per lot/parcel. All actions were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Elected Scott Carlson as chair (4-0)
• Elected Frank Doyle as vice‑chair (4-0)
• Denied endorsement of 0 Broad Street ANR due to access issues (4-0)
• Continued 0 Bryant Road ANR to Feb 24 meeting (4-0)
• Endorsed 0 Union Street/Highland Street ANR (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 base fee for renewable energy battery storage facilities (4-0)
• Approved ANR fee increase to $350 base and $150 per lot/parcel (4-0)
• Approved January 27, 2026 minutes (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Holden Beach Board of Assessors will accept the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting and then move to an executive session to discuss FY 26 real estate and personal property abatements. The open session will review exemption totals, supplemental real‑estate tax billing, motor‑vehicle excise commitments, and upcoming FY 27 tax‑related items, including a Chapter 61 property offer on North Street.

• Acceptance of minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting
• Executive‑session discussion of FY 26 real estate and personal property abatements
• Review of FY 26 exemption totals and supplemental real‑estate tax billing (fy26‑1)
• Report on motor‑vehicle excise commitments for 2024 and 2025
• Discussion of Chapter 61 property on North Street (Map 35/1) – offer to purchase and right of first refusal

The Board approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. It reviewed four real‑estate abatement applications, granting one and denying three, and reviewed no personal‑property applications. The Board issued motor‑vehicle commitment bills totaling $2,796,069.00 and approved 124 personal exemption applications worth $112,110.50. It also scheduled the issuance of FY 2026 supplemental real‑estate tax bills for March 17 and confirmed that Chapter 61 paperwork for the North Street Map parcel is in order.

• Approved minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting
• Reviewed 4 real‑estate abatement applications: 1 granted, 3 denied
• Reviewed 0 personal‑property abatement applications (none granted)
• Issued 412 motor‑vehicle commitment bills for $21,096.47
• Issued 17,695 motor‑vehicle commitment bills for $2,774,972.53
• Approved 124 personal exemption applications totaling $112,110.50
• Planned issuance of FY 2026 supplemental real‑estate tax bills on March 17
• Confirmed Chapter 61 North Street Map parcel paperwork is in order

Town Clerk

The Stormwater Committee will review and consider two land disturbance permit applications: LD-2023-10 for 430 Bailey Road and LD-2025-3 for 440 Bailey Road. The committee will also review and approve the meeting minutes. Additional discussion will cover topics for future meetings and set the date of the next meeting.

• Land disturbance permit LD-2023-10 – 430 Bailey Road
• Land disturbance permit LD-2025-3 – 440 Bailey Road
• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of topics for future meetings
• Discussion of next meeting date

Town Clerk

The Council on Aging will meet on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 8 AM in the Senior Center. The agenda calls for acceptance of the January 7, 2026 minutes and a series of reports—including the Chairman’s report, Friends report, HELP at H.O.M.E., Board of Elder Services report, Director’s report, Age and Dementia Committee report, and BOS update. The meeting also includes old business, new business, a citizens’ address, and adjournment. No specific actions or votes beyond accepting the minutes are indicated.

• Accept January 7, 2026 minutes
• Chairman’s report – Rick Mansfield
• Director’s report – Karen Phillips
• Citizens’ address
• Adjournment

Town Clerk

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss several notices of intent for residential construction and grading within regulatory buffers. The body will also review project updates for industrial and estate developments and consider requests for final Certificates of Compliance.

• Notice of Intent for a single family home at 8 Grace’s Way (Lot 7R)
• Notice of Intent for three single-family homes and septic systems at 889 Salisbury Street
• Request for Final COC for 47 Muschopague Rd (Lot 4R)
• Request for Final COC for 55 Muschopague Rd (Lot 2R)
• Project updates for Dawson Industrial Drive Recreation Improvements and Salisbury Pine Tree Estates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing notices of intent for new home construction and grading within regulatory buffers. The body will also consider final Certificates of Compliance for completed projects and provide updates on several local development sites.

• Notice of Intent for a single family home at 8 Grace’s Way (Lot 7R)
• Notice of Intent for three single-family homes and septic systems at 889 Salisbury Street
• Request for Final COC for 47 Muschopague Rd (Lot 4R)
• Request for Final COC for 55 Muschopague Rd (Lot 2R)
• Notice of Intent to Sell regarding CH 61 ROFR at North Street, Map 35, Parcel 1

The Conservation Commission approved a recommendation to protect North Street, Map 35, Parcel 1, a wetland‑protected lot priced at $200,000 (vote 6‑0‑0). It also approved continuing the Notice of Intent for 8 Grace’s Way until the March 4, 2026 meeting (vote 6‑0‑0). Earlier motions to approve the July 9 2025 minutes (5‑0, one abstention) and to close the February 4 2026 meeting (6‑0‑0) were also approved.

• Approved recommendation to protect North Street, Map 35, Parcel 1 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved continuance of Notice of Intent for 8 Grace’s Way until March 4 2026 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved July 9 2025 Conservation Commission minutes (5‑0, one abstention)
• Approved closure of the February 4 2026 Conservation Commission meeting (6‑0‑0)
• Moved final COC requests for 47 and 55 Muschopague Rd to Project Update section (no vote)
• G Williamson to draft memo to Town Manager regarding North Street parcel (action assigned)
• G Williamson to issue six orders for Grace’s Way (action assigned)
• Commission to send maintenance plan request to DPW engineering and related parties (action assigned)

Town Clerk

The Holden Dementia and Age Friendly Committee will meet on Feb 3, 2026 at the Holden Senior Center. The committee will review its mission summary statement, discuss a recent “Hello” conversation, plan a Holden Days booth, consider its internet presence, discuss inviting new members, and address fundraising.

• Review Mission Summary Statement
• Review ‘Hello’ conversation
• Plan Holden Days booth
• Discuss internet presence
• Discuss fundraising

Dementia Friendly Community Committee

The Dementia Friendly Community Committee will meet on February 3, 2026 at the Holden Senior Center. Members will review the mission summary statement and a recent ‘Hello’ conversation. The agenda includes discussion of a Holden Days booth, the committee's internet presence, recruiting new members, and fundraising ideas.

• Review Mission Summary Statement
• Review ‘Hello’ conversation
• Holden Days Booth
• Internet Presence
• Inviting New Members

Agricultural Commission

The Holden Beach Agricultural Commission will discuss and vote on a First Right of Refusal under Chapter 61 for the Parker property on North Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, old business deferred to the next meeting, a meeting schedule update, and any other new business as required. The meeting is held via Zoom on February 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time.

• Discussion and vote on First Right of Refusal Chapter 61 – Parker property North St
• Call to Order
• Old Business deferred to next regular meeting
• Meeting schedule update
• Other new business as required

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a Special Town Meeting Warrant and campaigning guidelines. The session includes a continued hearing regarding a dog complaint for a property at 100 Bull Run.

• Continuation of hearing on dog complaint: Maurine Williams, 100 Bull Run
• Conservation Commission reappointment: Elizabeth Parent
• Historical Commission reappointment: Charles Skillings
• Special Town Meeting Warrant discussion
• Campaigning guidelines

The Select Board unanimously opened, set, and closed the Special Town Meeting warrant, which contains an article to fund design and construction of a connector at Dawson Elementary School. The board also unanimously reappointed Elizabeth Parent to the Conservation Commission and Charles Skillings to the Historical Commission for terms ending December 31, 2028. All motions passed without dissent.

• Opened Special Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Set Special Town Meeting warrant as presented (unanimous)
• Closed Special Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Reappointed Elizabeth Parent to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Charles Skillings to Historical Commission (unanimous)

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Board of Selectmen will meet to hear a continuation of a dog complaint involving a resident at 100 Bull Run, reappoint members to the Conservation and Historical Commissions, and discuss the Special Town Meeting Warrant and Campaigning Guidelines.

• Continuation of hearing on dog complaint (Owner: Maurine Williams, 100 Bull Run)
• Reappointment of Elizabeth Parent to Conservation Commission (To Expire 12/31/2028)
• Reappointment of Charles Skillings to Historical Commission (To Expire 12/31/2028)
• Discussion of Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Discussion of Campaigning Guidelines

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Town Council will vote to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. The council will hear reports from the Chair, the Treasurer, and a promotional video update from Marty. Members will discuss goals for 2026, including committee guidelines, new members, and fundraising ideas. The meeting will also set the date for the next session.

• Approve minutes of November 18, 2025
• Chair’s report
• Treasurer’s report with spring business fundraiser update
• Marty’s promotional video update
• Set next meeting date for Monday March 9, 2026

Help at H.O.M.E. (Holden Outreach Managing Emergencies)

The Holden Outreach Managing Emergencies board will review the Treasurer's spring fundraiser report and a promotional video update. Members will discuss drafting committee guidelines and duties to serve as bylaws, and plans to recruit two additional members. The meeting will also set the date for the next session on March 9.

• Approve minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer’s report on spring business fundraiser
• Marty’s promotional video update
• Draft committee guidelines and duties in lieu of bylaws
• Set next meeting date for Monday, March 9, 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. They agreed to conduct the upcoming spring fundraiser via email only. The next committee meeting was set for March 16, 2026 at the Senior Center.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025
• Agreed to use email only for the spring fundraiser
• Set next meeting for March 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Town Clerk

Town Clerk

The Planning Board will review three ANR subdivision proposals to create new lots at 105 Mixter Road, 531 Bullard Street, and 0 Broad Street (off Parsons Road). The board will also receive an update on the MBTA Communities Act and will review and approve the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting.

• ANR subdivision at 105 Mixter Road, Parcel ID 156-6: create 2 lots from 1 existing lot.
• ANR subdivision at 531 Bullard Street, Parcel ID 150-30: create 5 lots from 1 existing lot.
• ANR subdivision at 0 Broad Street (off Parsons Road), Parcel ID 84-5: create 1 lot and 4.89 acres of remaining land.
• Update on the MBTA Communities Act.
• Review and approval of minutes from the 1/13/26 meeting.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider three ANR subdivision requests that do not require approval under the Subdivision Control Act: 105 Mixter Road (Parcel ID 156-6) to create two lots, 531 Bullard Street (Parcel ID 150-30) to create five lots, and 0 Broad Street off Parsons Road (Parcel ID 84-5) to create one lot and retain 4.89 acres. The board will also receive an update on the MBTA Communities Act and review the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting.

• ANR subdivision: 105 Mixter Road, Parcel ID 156-6 – create 2 lots from 1 existing lot
• ANR subdivision: 531 Bullard Street, Parcel ID 150-30 – create 5 lots from 1 existing lot
• ANR subdivision: 0 Broad Street (off Parsons Road), Parcel ID 84-5 – create 1 lot and retain 4.89 acres
• MBTA Communities Act – update
• Review and approve minutes from the 1/13/26 meeting

The board endorsed two ANR applications that split existing parcels into multiple lots: 105 Mixter Road (2 lots) and 531 Bullard Street (5 lots). It granted a continuance of the ANR for 0 Broad Street, allowing the applicant more time to address access and road‑maintenance concerns, with a deadline of the February 10, 2026 meeting. The board also approved the January 13, 2026 minutes and adjourned the session.

• Endorsed ANR for 105 Mixter Road, Parcel ID 156-6, create 2 lots (4-0)
• Endorsed ANR for 531 Bullard Street, Parcel ID 150-30, create 5 lots (4-0)
• Granted continuance of ANR for 0 Broad Street, Parcel ID 84-5, create 1 lot and 4.89 acres (4-0)
• Approved January 13, 2026 Planning Board minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 pm (4-0-0)

Town Clerk

The Board of Selectmen will meet on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 1130 Main Street, Holden. The agenda lists a discussion of the MBTA. No other agenda items are provided.

• MBTA discussion

Town Clerk

The MBTA Communities Act Working Group will provide a presentation and hold a question-and-answer session. The meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026, at the Holden Senior Center.

• MBTACA Working Group Presentation

Board of Selectmen

Water Sewer Advisory Board

Town Clerk

The Holden Water & Sewer Advisory Board will review and approve minutes from three prior meetings. It will hold an appeal hearing on two sewer connection permits (SP-2025-180 and SP-2025-181). The board will also receive updates on the FY‑27 operations and maintenance budget, a court case involving sewer rates, and a discussion on a sewer extension and easement. Additional items include a superintendent update and future topic planning.

• Approve meeting minutes from 4/17/2025, 5/08/2025, and 11/20/2025
• Appeal hearing for sewer connection permits SP-2025-180 and SP-2025-181
• FY‑27 operations & maintenance budget presentation
• Update on City of Worcester DCR sewer rate court case
• Discussion of sewer extension and easement

Town Clerk

The Holden Senior Center will host a meeting of the MBTA Communities Act Working Group on January 22, 2026. The agenda includes a call to order, citizen address, and updates on planning board results.

• MBTA Communities Act Working Group meeting
• Planning Board results update
• Citizen address session
• Community outreach discussion
• Meeting at Holden Senior Center

Holden Housing Authority

The Holden Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve resolutions for state-aided property insurance, utility allowances, and updated housing policies. The agenda includes reports on finances, administration, and tenant organization activities.

• Approval of MA State-Aided Property Insurance Program (Resolution 2026-2)
• Approval of Utility Allowance & Reimbursement (Resolution 2026-3)
• Approval of Updated Reasonable Accommodation Policy (Resolution 2026-4)
• Approval of Updated Capitalization and Disposition Policy (Resolution 2026-5)
• Approval of December 2025 Financials

Town Clerk

The Holden Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and administrative updates. The board is scheduled to vote on four resolutions regarding insurance, utility allowances, and organizational policies.

• Resolution 2026-2: Approval of MA State-Aided Property Insurance Program
• Resolution 2026-3: Utility Allowance & Reimbursement
• Resolution 2026-4: Approval of Updated Reasonable Accommodation Policy
• Resolution 2026-5: Approval of Updated Capitalization and Disposition Policy
• Approval of December 2025 financials

Town Clerk

The Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting on January 21, 2026, to review organizational documents and discuss trade secrets.

• Review of organizational and corporate documents
• Discussion of trade secrets and confidential information

Town Clerk

The Holden Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet on January 21, 2026. The meeting’s only new business is Resolution 2026-1, which seeks approval of the Authority’s Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution 2026-1 – Approval of the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the acceptance of a $9,360,000 bond issued at 3.009% interest for previously authorized capital projects. They also unanimously adopted the 2025 update of the Holden Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Planning Board’s 2‑2 vote on MBTA Communities Act overlay districts was reported as informational, with no Select Board action taken. No licenses, appointments, or other ordinances were acted upon.

• Accepted $9,360,000 bond at 3.009% interest (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Reported Planning Board 2‑2 vote on MBTA overlay districts (no action required)

Town Clerk

The committee will review minutes from the Dec 16 meeting and hear the Chair’s report. A public forum will be held, followed by the Director’s Report covering the Children’s Room renovation, FY27 budget contingencies, an Override, and MBLC waiver requirements. Committee reports will include the Bailey Fund, and the meeting will address unfinished and new business before confirming the next meeting date.

• Children’s Room renovation discussion
• FY27 budget contingencies review
• Override consideration
• MBLC waiver requirements review
• Bailey Fund committee report

Town Clerk

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two requests for variances to build new homes. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Jackson Woods Investments regarding front yard setback requirements at 49 Deanna Dr
• Public hearing for C.B. Blair Development Corp. regarding lot area requirements at 272 Highland St

Town Clerk

The Holden Water & Sewer Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on Jan 15, 2026. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, several updates on water quality and legal matters, and discussions on the FY‑27 capital and O&M budget, a sewer extension easement, and sewer rules. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion and possible approval.

• Review and approve meeting minutes from 4/17/2025, 5/08/2025, and 11/20/2025
• Iron and Manganese – Jefferson Area updates and mitigation discussion
• ECC site update
• FY‑27 Capital and O&M Budget discussion
• Sewer Extension/Sewer Easement discussion

Water Sewer Advisory Board

The Holden Water & Sewer Advisory Board will review meeting minutes, receive updates on water quality and a sewer rate court case, and discuss the FY-27 capital and operations budget.

• Review and approve minutes from April and November 2025
• Update on City of Worcester DCR Sewer Rate Court Case
• FY-27 Capital and O&M Budget Discussion
• Sewer Extension/Sewer Easement Discussion
• Iron and Manganese Mitigation Efforts Discussion

Zoning / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously (5‑0) to grant CB Blair Development a variance relieving the minimum lot‑area requirement for 272 Highland St. The board found no conditions were needed. The board also assigned D. Lindberg to arrange a meeting about using microphones at future hearings.

• Approved variance for 272 Highland St lot‑area requirement (5-0 unanimous)
• Assigned D. Lindberg to contact Jay (Cable) to discuss microphones for future meetings

Town Clerk

The Historic District Commission will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for the Town Hall at 1196 Main Street and for the Holden Garden Club. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting and the 2025 End‑of‑Year Report. Finally, members will vote on officer positions for 2026.

• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness – Holden Town Hall, 1196 Main Street
• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness – Holden Garden Club
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 End of Year Report
• Vote on officers for 2026

Town Clerk

The Holden Beach Town Council meeting will review and possibly amend the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. Council members will discuss the 2026 Application Update and welcome Nicholas Schwartz from the Department of Public Works. Additional items include a seed library presentation and discussion of school and scout projects before moving to old and new business.

• Review of previous minutes (Nov 19, 2025)
• 2026 Application Update
• Welcome Nicholas Schwartz, DPW
• Seed library
• School and Scout projects

Historic District Commission

The commission will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for the town hall at 1196 Main Street and for the Holden Garden Club. It will also approve the minutes from the June 17 2025 meeting and the 2025 End‑of‑Year Report. Finally, members will vote on officers for 2026.

• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness – Holden Town Hall, 1196 Main Street
• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness – Holden Garden Club
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 End of Year Report
• Vote on officers for 2026

Health Department/Board of Health

The Holden Beach Board of Health will approve the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review the completed Title V inspection at 576 Reservoir Street and discuss new septic system installations at 531 Bullard Street and 191 Sterling Road. The board will consider a variance request for an accessory dwelling unit at 371 Bailey Road. The Health Director, Trevor Bruso, will give a report.

• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2025
• Title V inspection completed at 576 Reservoir St
• New septic system (tank, d‑box, leach field) at 531 Bullard St
• Septic system work at 191 Sterling Rd
• Variance request for ADU at 371 Bailey Road

The Board approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. It also passed a variance allowing an accessory dwelling unit at 371 Bailey Road. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Passed variance for ADU at 371 Bailey Road

Town Clerk

Planning Board

The Holden Beach Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for a restaurant and fast‑food use at 1146 Main Street, proposed as a children’s play café. The board will also hear a hearing on the MBTA Communities Act concerning proposed zoning bylaw and map amendments. Upcoming ZBA items include front‑yard setback variances for a new single‑family home at 49 Deanna Drive and an area‑requirement variance for a new single‑family home at 0 Union Street. The board will review and approve the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting.

• Special permit public hearing for restaurant/fast‑food use at 1146 Main Street (children’s play café)
• Hearing on MBTA Communities Act zoning bylaw and map amendments
• Front‑yard setback variance request for 49 Deanna Drive for a new single‑family dwelling
• Area‑requirement variance request for 0 Union Street for a new single‑family dwelling
• Review and approval of minutes from the 12/16/25 meeting

The board voted 4‑0‑0 to grant a special permit for a restaurant and fast‑food children’s play café at 1146 Main Street. A motion to recommend two MBTA overlay zoning districts failed on a 2‑2 vote, so no recommendation will be made to Town Meeting. The board also declined to recommend variances for 49 Deanna Drive and 0 Union Street. The December 9, 2025 minutes and the meeting adjournment were each approved unanimously.

• Approved special permit for 1146 Main Street restaurant (4-0-0)
• Rejected recommendation for MBTA overlay zoning districts (2-2, did not pass)
• Did not recommend variance for 49 Deanna Drive
• Did not recommend variance for 0 Union Street
• Approved December 9, 2025 Planning Board minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (4-0-0)

Town Clerk

The Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Committee will convene to approve minutes, review reports on enrollment and policy, and address personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

• Approval of minutes and reports
• Personnel actions (retirement, resignation, appointment)
• Policy subcommittee reports
• Financial statements and surplus equipment
• Student Advisory and Graduation Gift subcommittee reports

Town Clerk

The Council on Aging will meet to receive reports from the chairman, director, and various service committees. The body will also address old and new business.

• Acceptance of December 3, 2025 minutes
• Chairman's report from Rick Mansfield
• Director's report from Karen Phillips
• Board of Elder Services report
• Age and Dementia Committee report

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved several items, including a Starbucks license, a Conservation Commission appointment, and the assignment of police officers to polling locations, all unanimously. They also voted unanimously to abandon the Tucker Road sewer easements 47H and 48W for the town portion and authorized the Town Manager to carry out the abandonment. Additional actions included a $250 donation to the family of the late Janet Bourget and the continuation of a dog‑complaint hearing to a February date.

• Approve Starbucks Common Victualer license (unanimous)
• Appoint Andrew Tarani to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Assign police officers to polling locations for 2026 elections (unanimous)
• Abandon Tucker Road sewer easements 47H and 48W (town portion) (unanimous)
• Donate $250 from Selectmen’s fund to Janet Bourget family GoFundMe (unanimous)
• Continue dog‑complaint hearing to Monday, February (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Holden Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:15 pm in Memorial Hall, Holden Town Hall, 1196 Main Street. The hearing will consider a complaint about the dogs named Merle and Archer, which reside at 100 Bull Run, Holden, MA, to determine whether they are nuisance or dangerous under General Laws Chapter 140 § 157. All interested persons are invited to attend.

• Public hearing on a nuisance/dangerous dog complaint for Merle and Archer (100 Bull Run) under General Laws Chapter 140 § 157