Public Works Commission Meeting January 5, 2026

Board of Public Works, Sewer Commission & Stormwater Commission Agenda
January 5, 2026
63 North Canal Street
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The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works, Sewer Commission and the Stormwater Commission will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5:30pm at 63 North Canal St. in the DPW Conference Room in the Pellissier Building

1. Call to Order:
2. Public Comment
3. Consent Agenda
4. Approval of 12/15/2025 Meeting Minutes
5. City Engineer and Assistant Engineer Report: Essex Village Project: Appleton, Chestnut, and intersection of Elm and Essex Street
6. DPW Interim Director Report: Winter Snow Preparation, Personnel Update, and 410 Maple Street
7. Interview with Michael Gallagher for permanent Director of Public Works
8. Holyoke Roofs Renovations – City Hall Annex, DPW, Children’s Museum: Project updates and Change Orders Consideration
9. Permit changes and Updates: Consideration of Permit Fee Exemptions and Potential Annual Licensing for HG&E, HWW, and Private Contractors
10. Website ideas
11. Holyoke Distilled Water
12. Commissioner’s Liaison Reports
13. Other Topics: Other topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting.