From Inge Daniels, on behalf of the Blair Square Committee

The Blair Square Committee invites the Holliston community to a Public Forum on Wednesday, Feb 3rd at 7pm to share the results of our master planning efforts and to gather the public’s feedback into this re-envisioned civic space. We will share the master plan and perspective views, describe the proposed site features, answer questions, and listen to public feedback. Participation information can be found at https://www.townofholliston.us/home/news/blair-square-public-forum-feb-3

The plans, views and summary will also be posted to this page on Town of Holliston’s website and will remain open for comment through February 24, 2021.

About Blair Square:

As re-envisioned by the Blair Square Committee, the redeveloped Blair Square will be a Town Common for Holliston, providing open, green space for civic events, entertainment, and recreation while allowing the Rail Trail to safely pass through. Its design welcomes multiple uses: from an individual having lunch to larger groups enjoying performances to a weekend farmer’s market – and everything in between. We anticipate that Blair Square will become a rest-stop for visitors arriving via the Rail Trail who will be introduced to our town and its businesses through informational and directional signage.

Features of the design include:

• A relocated Rail Trail
• Event space & green space with both a large, open lawn and a paved plaza
• Versatile seating for groups up to 100
• Covered pavilion to accommodate both picnic seating and performances
• Veteran’s Memorial & flagpole to honor our Veterans
• Parking

Blair Square is the hub of the Upper Charles Rail Trail in downtown Holliston. It is located on Central Street, between Railroad and Front Streets.