1. Distracted Drivers in School Zones

by Chief Michael Cassidy 9/5/10

Distracted Drivers in School Zones (One year ago on HollistonReporter.com) What you should know to help your children stay safe as they walk. As kids head back to school, Safe Kids’ new study “Characteristics of Distracted Drivers in School Zones: A National Report” reveals a scary truth: One out of every six drivers in school zones is distracted.

2. School Committee Meeting Update

by Erica Plunkett 9/4/10

Again, it was a relatively brief meeting Thursday night. The first presentation of the evening was by Tim Cornely on the newly adopted Common Core Standards.

3. School Committee Met on August 26,2010

by Erica Plunkett 8/28/10

School Committee Met on August 26,2010 Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s that time again.  The summer is drawing to a close, sports tryouts have begun, and the students are getting ready to head back to school.  The School Committee had its first meeting since June, and while somewhat brief, included some important information.

4. Spilka Announces Additional Ed Funds

by Press Release 8/25/10

Spilka Announces Additional Ed Funds Holliston to receive $343,005...  

5. Reflections of Early High School Sports Years

by The Publisher 8/24/10

Two Years ago on HollistonReporter.com  Reflections of Early High School Sports Years (from the HHS Journalism Class, by Caroline Curran)    Fred Miller stopped football back in the 30's due to attendance

6. Trash and Litter -- Litter and Trash

by Bill Tobin 8/20/10

Trash and Litter -- Litter and Trash Trash and litter are literally littering the High School grounds...    What can be done to remedy this mess? Prinicipal Cournoyer has a plan.

7. Student Gardeners Working to Keep our Schools Beautiful

by Pat Montain 8/16/10

Student Gardeners Keep Our Schools Beautiful Once again our Placentino and Miller gardeners/students have been  working hard planting flowers in the school flower boxes and large vase.  (Jessica Tlumacki, teacher aide: Laura Ryan, OTR; Josue Lobos Placentino student)

8. One Year Ago: Planting at the Elementary Schools

by Pat Montain 7/29/10

One Year Ago: Planting at the Elementary Schools The Holliston Garden Club is helping to beautify our elementary schools. Miller and Placentino gardeners/students recently filled the flower boxes and an urn outside their schools with a variety of flowers. 

9. June 17, 2010 School Committee Meeting

by Erica Plunkett 6/22/10

June 17, 2010 School Committee Meeting Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last School Committee meeting of the school year began with the re-election of Lisa Galeaz as Chairperson.  Sub-committee reassignments will take place at the July meeting.

10. School Committee Meeting: June 17, 2010

by Kathleen Caswell 6/16/10

Holliston School Committee Meeting, June 17th School Committee Meeting      Time:  7:00 p.m. High School Library       Date:   June 17, 2010 AGENDA

11. Holliston Fifth Grader Plays Taps at Relay For Life

by Meg Porter 6/14/10

Holliston Fifth Grader Plays Taps at Relay For Life Amelia Porter (right) with friend Tyler Mahoney visits the site of Relay For Life ..... She had been asked to play Taps and Amazing Grace on her trumpet after the evening luminaria ceremony.

12. Underclassmen Awards Night

by Bill Tobin 6/13/10

Underclassmen Awards Night The seniors had their day.  Now the underclassmen have an evening of awards. Many received awards, but one was special to Holliston.

13. The Panther is Welcomed

by Bill Tobin 6/11/10

The Panther is Welcomed Back in November, Jesse Green visited his alma mater with a 375-pound log... . The log has returned now as a "Panther" at the high school. It was welcomed by students, staff and Senator Karen Spilka

14. School Committee Met June 3, 2010

by Erica Plunkett 6/6/10

School Committee Met June 3, 2010 Dear Friends and Neighbors, (Sorry for the delay in getting this out.  June madness has taken hold: reunions, weddings and graduations….)  Thursday night’s meeting primarily focused on the School Improvement plans for all four schools. 

15. 8th Graders at the Mayor's Plantation

by Bobby Blair 6/5/10

Eighth Graders at the Mayor's Plantation After a taste of farm work, there were no takers for a summer job...

16. Intergenerational Day

by Bill Tobin 6/3/10

Intergenerational Day Holliston is one great community... Eighth graders donate a day to the community and elders

17. HHS Class of 2010 Baccalaureate

by Bill Tobin 6/2/10

Holliston High School Class of 2010 Baccalaureate    Thursday, June 3rd at St. Mary's on Washington Street

18. Question One Passes

by Erica Plunkett 5/28/10

Question One Passes Dear Friends and Neighbors,   I'm very sorry for the delay in communicating. I would like to add my belated thanks to the comments of the Support Holliston group below (belated because I woke up Wednesday morning to a laptop that had decided it had had enough and was going in search of a better life). 

19. Ginny Murphy, School Committee

by Bill Tobin 5/23/10

Ginny Murphy, School Committee   Virginia "Ginny"Murphy seeks a second term on the School Committee.   Ginny is one of four candidates for two openings on the school board.

20. Carol Emmons, School Committee

by Bill Tobin 5/23/10

Carol Emmons Seeks Third Term on School Committee Carol is one of four candidates for the School Committee.  Two will be elected. 

21. Jonathan Varrell, School Committee

by Bill Tobin 5/23/10

Jonathan Varrell is Candidate for School Committee Jon is one of four running for school committee, two will be elected. This is the first time Jon Varrell has been a candidate.

22. School Budget Review

by Erica Plunkett 5/18/10

School Budget Review I’ve spent the last few months sharing a lot about the school budget, and now find myself  struggling with what else to say. It is not the job of the School Committee to tell any community member whether or not they can afford to pay additional taxes.  It is our job to provide as much information as we can, so that voters can make the most educated decision possible. So, here are some facts:

23. Important School Dates

by Erica Plunkett 5/16/10

Important School Dates Dear Friends and Neighbors,    Just a few dates to mark on what I'm sure are your very busy spring calendars... 

24. Art Saves Lives at the High School

by Paul Saulnier 5/16/10

Art Saves Lives at the High School Students displayed their art work in various forms again this year at the high school.

25. Annual Town Meeting 2010

by Paul Saulnier 5/11/10

Annual Town Meeting 2010 (Monday) Town meeting addressed eighteen articles Monday night. Most comments and presentations were about money or the lack thereof.