Wettlaufer returns as chairman.

HOLLAND - Selectmen agreed this week to keep the status quo after the annual town election Monday, with James E. Wettlaufer continuing to serve as chairman and Christian J. Petersen Sr. as clerk. The board also agreed to revert to a summer schedule and meet every other Wednesday, starting next month.
Selectmen approved a change in management at P.J.'s Town Crier from owner Eric Bayliss to Brenda A. Malburne. They voted for: Mr. Petersen to serve as the board's representative to the Quaboag Valley Business Assistance Corporation; to renew accidental death and dismemberment insurance for police and fire personnel; and to accept a $9,550 contract from Aquatic Control Technology of Sutton for lake management and weed control of Hamilton Reservoir in fiscal 2008.
Lycott Environmental Engineering of Southbridge held that contract with the town for years, but its bid came in $1,000 more than ACT's, Mr. Wettlaufer said, "and therefore could not be awarded the contract under the law." Lycott bid
$10,300.
Michael P. Kennedy, Holland representative on the Tantasqua Regional School Committee, told selectmen Wednesday night that an ad hoc committee will examine all aspects of the town's regional and elementary education, such as structure and funding. He is co-chairman of the committee, along with former Tantasqua High School Principal Francis G. Simanski, the Sturbridge representative on the Tantasqua school committee.
He said the committee expects to report its findings in about 18 months to all five Tantasqua towns. Brimfield, Brookfield and Wales are the other members. Mr. Kennedy said he wants a 10-year plan and Mr. Simanski wants a vision for the next five years.
He said he sees a lot of opportunity to change and perhaps improve things with everyone's help. "It's going to be a comprehensive look at education for our communities, and we're going to need your help," he said.