Archive for June 2020
Select Board Meeting Draws A Crowd
The Select Board held a joint session with the School Committee on Monday evening. Hosting invited guests Senate President Karen Spilka and State Representative Carolyn Dykema.
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Read MoreA Father’s Reflections
A poem about Fathers from Mr. Doug Brown.
Read MoreCOVID-19: June 22, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Today, Massachusetts enters the second step of the “Cautious” Phase 2 of our reopening process.
Read MoreMilestone: Graduation
Joshua Perlmutter, Holliston, Mass., is one of Dartmouth College’s six valedictorians from the Class of 2020.
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Read MoreHolliston Happenings for Week of June 22, 2020
The big event this week is the Town Election, tomorrow, June 23rd. Good news the grab-n-go meal program will continue through June 29th.
Read MoreThe School Committee Calls Recess
Thursday night’s School Committee meeting didn’t end at 10:41 PM; members took a recess until Monday afternoon at 3 PM when they’ll meet again to strike the last few items from the agenda.
Read MoreCivics Sunday: Tuesday is Town Election Day
This year’s Town Election will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Read MoreEngine #1 Arrives
The newest “member” of the Holliston Fire Department comes with its own short history. Our new pumper truck–tagged Engine #1–served briefly at the Daytona International Speedway.
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Read MoreCOVID-19: June 19, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
I’m pleased to report that following the continuing positive trends in our statewide public health metrics have caused the Governor to move us to “step 2” of Phase 2, which notably will allow for more indoor business to resume, including close-contact services like nail salons and indoor dining.
Read MoreRoger R. Castelli at 83
Roger R. Castelli, 83, of Gardner and formerly of Holliston, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
Read MoreLions Youth Speech Contest
The Holliston Lions Club is encouraging students who are interested to participate in the 2020 – 2021 Lions Youth Speech Contest. This years’ topic for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be “Is winning everything?”
Read MoreCOVID-19: June 18, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
This week, the Department of Public Health arranged for mass testing for individuals who have recently attended large gatherings at both by-appointment and walk-in locations, regardless of symptoms.
Read MoreAnnual Meeting of the YFS Advisory
In addition to its “usual” business agenda items, the Youth and Family Advisory Committee welcomed new members and discussed their tasks, and closed the year out remotely.
Read MoreCOVID-19: June 17, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As you know, a central feature of the safety standards for any business or public space that reopens in the coming months is the maintenance of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning supplies.
Read MoreFire/EMS Log for Week of June 5 – 11, 2020
HFD’s time was split almost equally between medical calls and investigations.
Read MoreCOVID-19: June 16, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As we enter the summer season, a crucial part of our reopening plan is ensuring that outdoor recreation activities are available to all while keeping families safe.
Read MoreSelect Board Holds Special Meeting to Extend Poll Hours
Following discussion among the Board, its Counsel Kate Feodoroff, Chief Michael Cassidy, and Town Clerk Elizabeth Greendale, the Select Board voted to extend hours to 7 AM to 8 PM on Tuesday, June 23.
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Read MoreSelect Board Selects . . .
The last agenda item was the big ticket on Monday’s Select Board meeting. The Board selected Travis Ahern (pending successful employment agreement negotiations) as our next Town Administrator.
Read MoreCOVID-19: June 15, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As you know, a large part of our reopening strategy hinges on the ability of the state to rapidly and easily test large numbers of residents for COVID-19 to ensure that anyone who may be exposed to the virus can be identified and take precautions as soon as possible.
Read MoreHolliston Happenings: Week of June 15, 2020
Thursday is the last day of school for this academic year – watch for children out playing. There is a full week of meetings on tap – including the new Town Administrator appointment at Tonight’s Select Board meeting.
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