MetroWest transit budget, Holliston school finance post and road acceptance among recent board actions

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority's advisory board considered a final FY27 budget and a network redesign, while Holliston school and select officials moved toward appointing a finance chief and accepting a new town road, as several town boards met over the past week. Agendas were available; official minutes had not been published for most meetings, so vote outcomes were unconfirmed.

MWRTA weighs budget, route overhaul

The MWRTA Advisory Board convened on June 23 with a packed agenda, including discussion and possible approval of the FY27 final budget and a fixed route network redesign. Also on the table: a performance bonus for the administrator and an executive session on pending litigation. No vote tallies or budget figures were immediately available.

School Committee pursues finance chief

The School Committee interviewed two candidates for Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations on June 22 — Leia DeLorenzo‑Secor and Howard Barber — and held several subsequent meetings with potential votes on the appointment. Agendas for June 24, 29 and July 1 all listed a possible vote on the position, indicating the committee was moving toward a decision. The hire would fill a key financial oversight role for the district.

Select Board fills vacancy, accepts road

In a joint meeting with the School Committee on June 23, the Select Board scheduled a vote to appoint a new member to fill a School Committee vacancy. The board also had hearings to accept Constitution Village Road as a public way and to appoint Janice Frechette to the Holliston Housing Authority for a term through June 2028. Additionally, the board planned to update School Building Committee membership with a resident possessing legal expertise.

Board of Health sets higher contractor fees

The Board of Health’s June 23 agenda included raising contractor fees from $75 to $120 per hour. The board also slated approval of septic plans for properties on Shaw Farm Road, Hollis Street, Pearl Street, and Courtland Street, and a waiver of the Lions Club permit fee for July 8‑11. A presentation on tobacco regulation was also on the docket.

Other recent business

• The Sewer Commission discussed a recommended bid scope for wastewater treatment plant updates and an application for congressional spending.
• The Conservation Commission opened public hearings for residential lots at 0 Cassandra Lane and a long‑continued project at 1700 Washington Street.
• The Zoning Board of Appeals took up a special permit modification for Holliston Brewing Company and variance hearings for four properties.
• The Finance Committee handled end‑of‑fiscal‑year line‑item and reserve fund transfers.
• The Library Trustees considered switching internet service to Verizon and hiring a Young Adult Librarian.

Coming up

• **July 7** – Conservation Commission continues hearings on 1700 Washington Street and a new road/lots at 0 Cassandra Lane; ZBA continues a comprehensive permit hearing for Lowland Street.
• **July 8** – Housing Authority holds a public hearing on the FY2027 State Annual Plan; Parks Commission discusses summer camp programming, trash policies, and a potential bike park.
• **July 14** – Sewer Commission reviews bylaws, easement agreements, and a congressional spending application.

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