Town Meeting passes all articles except one to install temporary signalization at Whitney and Washington Streets
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Citizens’ petition opposed to pipe gate on Lowland Street also passed
By Theresa Knapp
On Oct. 16, Holliston voters held a Fall Town Meeting at which all articles passed with one exception: a request for temporary signalization of Whitney Street at Washington Street (near Creative Playthings on Route 16). During a 40-minute discussion, residents agreed that current traffic is a problem but expressed concern that adding more signalization will only compound the problem.
Below are the articles with a general description and whether the article passed or failed. The detailed warrant can be found at bit.ly/HollistonTMoct2023.
1. General Stabilization Fund (Transfer to Fund, $250,000) - passed
2. Pension Stabilization Fund (Transfer to Fund, $250,000) - passed
3. Capital Expenditure Fund (Transfer to Fund, $250,000) - passed
4. Capital Budget ($1,260,800) - passed
5. Sidewalk and Ramp Repairs & Reconstruction (Year 2, $900,000) - passed
6. Temporary Signalization of Whitney Street at Washington Street ($150,000) - after 40-minute discussion, FAILED: 89 in favor, 145 opposed
7. Establish Opioid Settlement Stabilization Account - passed
8. Opioid Settlement Stabilization Account (grant transfer to newly-established fund, $61,500) - passed
9. Envisioning Future Holliston Presentation of Town-Wide Strategic Plan - presentation only, no vote taken
10. Architectural and Conceptual Design of Senior Center Improvements ($25,000) - passed
11. Community Preservation Committee ($14,325 total); repair/repainting of the ell of the Asa Whiting House ($11,000), and partial repairs to cornice/soffit of the Historical Society barn ($3,325) - passed
12. Historic Commission Survey & Planning Grant Match ($15,000) - passed
13. Transfer to EV Charging Revolving Fund ($10,000) - passed
14. Tree Bylaw (General Bylaw) - passed
15. MBTA Zoning & Mapping, Professional Services (unfunded mandate, $50,000) - passed
16. Town Zoning Map Adoption - passed
17. Conveyance of Land of Low Municipal Value (15 Winthrop Street, to correct long standing lot line conflicts) - passed
18 All-Alcohol Liquor License (Special Legislation by petition, for Central Cafe & Convenience, 92-94 Central St.) - passed
19. Lowland Street Citizens’ Petition (to advise the Select Board that the citizens of Holliston do not support the installation of a locking pipe gate or any barrier intended to restrict vehicular traffic in any capacity at any point along Lowland Street) - after a nearly-one-hour presentation, passed: 126 in favor, 59 opposed (non-binding)
Also on the warrant was a 15-minute informational presentation by Envisioning Future Holliston.
To watch the recording of the meeting, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDNZcTx4RD0
By Theresa Knapp
On Oct. 16, Holliston voters held a Fall Town Meeting at which all articles passed with one exception: a request for temporary signalization of Whitney Street at Washington Street (near Creative Playthings on Route 16). During a 40-minute discussion, residents agreed that current traffic is a problem but expressed concern that adding more signalization will only compound the problem.
Below are the articles with a general description and whether the article passed or failed. The detailed warrant can be found at bit.ly/HollistonTMoct2023.
1. General Stabilization Fund (Transfer to Fund, $250,000) - passed
2. Pension Stabilization Fund (Transfer to Fund, $250,000) - passed
3. Capital Expenditure Fund (Transfer to Fund, $250,000) - passed
4. Capital Budget ($1,260,800) - passed
5. Sidewalk and Ramp Repairs & Reconstruction (Year 2, $900,000) - passed
6. Temporary Signalization of Whitney Street at Washington Street ($150,000) - after 40-minute discussion, FAILED: 89 in favor, 145 opposed
7. Establish Opioid Settlement Stabilization Account - passed
8. Opioid Settlement Stabilization Account (grant transfer to newly-established fund, $61,500) - passed
9. Envisioning Future Holliston Presentation of Town-Wide Strategic Plan - presentation only, no vote taken
10. Architectural and Conceptual Design of Senior Center Improvements ($25,000) - passed
11. Community Preservation Committee ($14,325 total); repair/repainting of the ell of the Asa Whiting House ($11,000), and partial repairs to cornice/soffit of the Historical Society barn ($3,325) - passed
12. Historic Commission Survey & Planning Grant Match ($15,000) - passed
13. Transfer to EV Charging Revolving Fund ($10,000) - passed
14. Tree Bylaw (General Bylaw) - passed
15. MBTA Zoning & Mapping, Professional Services (unfunded mandate, $50,000) - passed
16. Town Zoning Map Adoption - passed
17. Conveyance of Land of Low Municipal Value (15 Winthrop Street, to correct long standing lot line conflicts) - passed
18 All-Alcohol Liquor License (Special Legislation by petition, for Central Cafe & Convenience, 92-94 Central St.) - passed
19. Lowland Street Citizens’ Petition (to advise the Select Board that the citizens of Holliston do not support the installation of a locking pipe gate or any barrier intended to restrict vehicular traffic in any capacity at any point along Lowland Street) - after a nearly-one-hour presentation, passed: 126 in favor, 59 opposed (non-binding)
Also on the warrant was a 15-minute informational presentation by Envisioning Future Holliston.
To watch the recording of the meeting, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDNZcTx4RD0