I have opted to include this as a side from the regular recap.
Agenda Item #5 – Updates from the Town Administrator
a) Follow up from Town Manager Act discussion with MMMA Form of Government (FoG) Committee representative Charlie Cristello (retired Town Manager) from the July 22nd meeting;
i. Scheduling separately elected boards/committees for 8/12, 8/26, 9/9
b) Follow up from Town Counsel on discussion of Policy Advisory Committee (DEI Lens, Strategic Plan Initiative) from the July 15th meeting;
c) Plan for Rep. Arena-DeRosa to discuss Home Rule Petition language (related to voting in local elections) moved to either August 12th or August 26th (TBD)
d) Other Items of Interest:
i. MBTA 3A Zoning – Stakeholder Survey posted :
https://www.townofholliston.us/home/news/mbta-3a-zoning-information
ii. Elections Information Landing Page:
https://www.townofholliston.us/home/news/upcoming-elections-information
iii. “In Plain Sight” Event – Sept. 13th – Protect your high school-aged teen in 2024:
https://www.townofholliston.us/home/news/in-plain-sight
iv. Woodland Street (Bridge & Dam) Project:
i. Holliston ConCom Order of Conditions (OcC) Approved July 30, 2024; Filed with Registry (August 5th)
ii. MEPA Notice of Project Change filed July 26, 2024, publish in Environmental Monitor on August 7th
iii. Small Bridge Grant approved, Seawall/Dam Repair Grant pending
v. Houghton Pond Dam – Mass. High Hazard Dam Grant Application Submitted August 2nd
vi. Solar Project – Capped Landfill (Marshall Street) – mobilization of equipment delivery (ballasts) beginning in mid-August
vii. Downtown Sewer Project – Submitting HydroGeo confirmation to MassDEP that the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) can support 50,000 gallons per day; need MassDEP authorization in writing by mid-September for Fall Town Meeting action to establish Sewer District/Commission
viii. Sidewalk Projects – Washington Street and Central Street (punch list phase)
ix. Public Art Project (MAPC Creative Placemaking) to be completed by end of August; two (2) electrical boxes (corner of Washington/Hollis, and Washington/Green) and doors of Blair Square Pavilion
x. Final FY2025 State Aid (Cherry Sheet Revenue) Finalized and Sent to Finance Committee xi. ARPA Steering Group – Quarterly Meeting – Thursday, August 8, 2024
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