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Town Manager Updates on Services, Communications, Housing, Hiring, and Community Events
Town Manager Frank Giovasio provided several community updates. These included reminders about trash and recycling schedules, an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Day on July 11th, and the summer paving schedule for various streets. New communication initiatives were announced: a monthly article series with the editor of Holliston Local Town Pages and a rebooted 'Ask the Town Manager' series featuring departmental work. He also mentioned the Economic Development Committee's monthly coffee hours and the Holliston Business Association's upcoming meeting. Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for homeownership at 550 Conford Street. The town is hiring for several positions, and the Senior Veterans Tax Workoff Program is being revitalized. Upcoming Celebrate Holliston events for the nation's 250th anniversary were also detailed, including concerts and holiday events.
Resident Urges Select Board to Recuse from School Committee Appointment
During the public comment period, a resident's statement was read into the record, urging the Select Board to recuse itself from the School Committee appointment process and allow the School Committee to select its own colleague. The statement argued that the committee's decision should be respected and that interference led to unnecessary division and controversy. The resident also expressed strong support for Sarah Fitzgerald, citing her qualifications, experience, and dedication.
Select Board Discusses Improving Recruitment for Committees and Refining Governance Processes
During the Board Business segment, the Select Board discussed and approved the idea of having a quarterly update on open committee and board seats to encourage resident participation. They also discussed potentially having a policy meeting for brainstorming and curating ideas for the upcoming year, possibly including a potluck. Additionally, the board discussed refining the approval voting process and acknowledged the proactive stance of Chief Stone on e-bike/scooter use, as highlighted in a Metro West Daily News article.
Sarah Fitzgerald Appointed to School Committee After Joint Board Deliberation
During a joint meeting of the Select Board and School Committee, two candidates, Allie Lima and Sarah Fitzgerald, were considered for a vacancy on the School Committee. Both candidates presented their qualifications and participated in a Q&A session covering topics such as math leveling, curriculum decisions, budget concerns, and student mental health. The discussion highlighted the need for experienced leadership during a period of significant administrative transitions within the district. Ultimately, Sarah Fitzgerald was appointed to the School Committee through a roll call vote.
Holliston School Building Committee Membership Amended; New Members Appointed
The Select Board and School Committee discussed and voted on amendments to the Holliston School Building Committee's membership composition. The change involved removing a seat designated for a resident with a legal background and adding an additional seat for a resident with architecture, engineering, or construction experience, due to a lack of legal applicants and a strong pool of construction-related applicants. Following this amendment, Deb Moore was appointed to the seat for a resident aged 65 years or older for the duration of the construction project. Additionally, Barbara Ryan and Christy Oper were appointed to the two new seats for residents with architecture, engineering, or construction experience, also for the duration of the project.
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