1. Fire & EMS Log: August 28 - September 2, 2010

by Chief Michael Cassidy 9/5/10

Fire & EMS Log: August 28 - September 2, 2010

2. 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.

3. Prepare for Earl

by Chief Michael Cassidy 9/2/10

Tips to Get Ready for Earl

4. Fire & EMS Log: August 20 - 26, 2010

by Chief Michael Cassidy 8/30/10

Fire & EMS Log: August 20 - 26, 2010  

5. Police Log: August 23 - 29, 2010

by Paul Saulnier 8/30/10

Police Log: August 23 - 29, 2010   "Dirty bird" takes on a whole new meaning, and "Its my fault entirely. No its my fault. No it's mine".

6. Governor Patrick Signs Novelty Lighter Ban

by Press Release 8/30/10

 Governor Patrick Signs Novelty Lighter Ban State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan said, “Governor Deval L. Patrick has signed into law a ban on novelty lighters, making Massachusetts the fourteenth state to do so. When adults cannot tell the difference between these lighters and toys, how can we expect a young child to do so?”

7. HFMRA Hosts Golf Tournament

by Justin Brown, FF/EMT-P 8/25/10

HFMRA Hosts Golf Tournament Holliston Firefighter’s Mutual Relief Association (HFMRA) once again hosted a golf tournament at Glen Ellen Country Club in Millis. (Firefighters & EMTs talk and enjoy coffee while waiting for the shotgun start)

8. Wednesday Drive Time Commute Delayed

by Bobby Blair 8/25/10

Wednesday Drive Time Commute Delayed A late afternoon accident delayed traffic back through the center of town...  

9. Police Log: August 16 - 22, 2010

by Paul Saulnier 8/23/10

Police Log: August 16 - 22, 2010   Changing political allegiance; what are we teaching these kids?  And smile: you're on Candid Camera.

10. Confused Skunk

by Bill Tobin 8/21/10

Confused Skunk A skunk is not always in control.. This Saturday morning visitor on Winthrop Street had no idea what do to regain his supremacy.

11. Fire and EMS Log: August 13 - 18, 2010

by Chief Michael Cassidy 8/21/10

Fire & EMS Log: August 13 - 18, 2010

12. Self Defense Rape Aggression Course

by The Publisher 8/21/10

Rape Aggression Defense Course Local women invited to learn how to defend against rape...  

13. Fire & EMS Log: August 6 - 12, 2010

by Chief Michael Cassidy 8/16/10

Fire & EMS Log: August 6 - 12, 2010

14. Police Log: August 9 - 15, 2010

by Paul Saulnier 8/16/10

Police Log: August 9 - 15, 2010   Stampeed on Washington Street and Jasper Hollis is turning over in his grave.

15. Firemen on the Move

by Bobby Blair 8/13/10

Firemen on the Move Firemen were called to the Placentino School late Thursday afternoon...

16. Police Log: August 3 - 8, 2010

by Paul Saulnier 8/9/10

Police Log: August 3 - 8, 2010

17. Fire & EMS Log: July 31 - August 5, 2010

by Chief Michael Cassidy 8/7/10

Fire & EMS LOg: July 31 - August 5, 2010

18. Solution to the Open Meeting Law

by Bill Tobin 8/5/10

Solution to the Open Meeting Law The new open meeting law, effective July 1, 2010, requires that posted meetings and related matters be available 24/7 to all residents.    Town Hall of course is not open 24/7, but a solution has emerged.

19. Police Log: July 26 - August 1, 2010

by Paul Saulnier 8/2/10

Police Log: July 26 - August 1, 2010 About 70 drivers wished that they had been out of town last week.

20. Fire & EMS Log: July 23 - 29, 2010

by Chief Michael Cassidy 7/31/10

Fire & EMS Log: July 23 - 29, 2010

21. Early Afternoon Collision

by Bobby Blair 7/28/10

Early Afternoon Collision Early afternoon traffic was diverted around the old railroad bed on Central Street due to a fender bender...

22. I Hate A Thief

by Bobby Blair 7/28/10

I Hate A Thief Young and old thieves come in different sizes and genders...

23. Police Log: July 19 - 25, 2010

by Paul Saulnier 7/26/10

Police Log: July 19 - 25, 2010   The circus is coming to town, and it seemed like a good idea at the time.

24. Fire & EMS Log: July 16 - 22, 2010

by Chief Michael Cassidy 7/26/10

Fire & EMS Log: July 16 - 22, 2010

25. Whistle Codes & Direct Alarms

by Paul Saulnier 7/23/10

Whistle Codes & Direct Alarms Years ago the codes for the fire alarm whistle were available as a courtesy from Jensen Sheehan Insurance on Central Street. My latest copy is dated September, 1991.   Whistle Codes Code  Rounds        Explanation   2          1               Noon Whistle (12:00 p.m.) 2          1               Recall 6          4               JAWS Call 7          2               Structure Fire 8          1               Brush Fire 22        4               No School (6:30 and 7:00 a.m.)   But times have changed. The codes for street and neighborhoods are no longer blasted out for all to hear and codes are changed as establishments come and go in Holliston.