Holliston, Massachusetts Development News

Well Head Protection Subcommittee Plans Public Engagement and Seeks Bylaw Approval

The Well Head Protection Subcommittee discussed strategies for promoting their proposed master bylaw to address water quality and protection concerns. They plan to engage the community through a public engagement event, potentially at the farmer's market and Upper Town Hall, to explain the bylaw and gather support. A key discussion point was addressing concerns from a committee member, Glenn Brown, regarding grandfathered properties and new business owners, with the consensus that existing waiver and special permit processes offer sufficient protection. The subcommittee is coordinating with other town bodies like the Select Board and Planning Board to secure sponsorship and approval before the town meeting warrant closes on September 14th. They are also preparing informational materials, including a condensed slide deck and a map of well head protection zones, for public distribution.