Note of Appreciation: Town Clerk’s Office and Election Workers
First – a giant “thank you” to Town Clerk Liz Greendale, Assistant Town Clerk Kevin Sanderson, and all of the elections staff and volunteers who made the November 3rd elections go as smooth as possible. Holliston’s unofficial election turnout totaled 6,843 – with that turnout and a two card ballot, it was an incredible effort by Liz and her team – many thanks to them!
Congratulations – Holliston Police Department!
It was a pleasure to attend the re-accreditation ceremony hosted by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission recognizing the Holliston Police Department’s accreditation through October 2029. This is no small feat, and it reflects the Department’s commitment to continuous improvement, professionalism, and accountability. Many thanks to Chief Stone, accreditation manager Lt. Thompson, and all of the personnel of the Holliston Police Department who achieved this milestone – an objective clearly valued by the broader community in the Town’s strategic plan.
Town Hall Hours – Week of November 9th
Please note, this week Town Hall will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. In addition, Town Hall will close at 10am on Friday, November 13th to allow for staff training.
Note that trash and recycling will also be delayed one day this week starting Wednesday, November 11th.
Veterans Day Observance
The Holliston American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Lions Club will present a Veterans Day Ceremony beginning at 10:30am on Wednesday, November 11th at the Afghan/Iraq War Monument near Blair Square. Following the ceremony, a procession will then march down Central Street and Washington Street to Town Hall for a short public ceremony, pausing for observance at Memorial Square (Washington and Hollis Streets) along the way.
Marshall Street Solar Array Update – Now Online!
The Town of Holliston, in partnership with Onyx Renewables is is pleased to announce that the Marshall Street solar array is now active, marking the culmination of approximately seven years of planning, permitting, construction, and coordination. The project gives a former waste disposal site a productive new role generating renewable electricity while also generating revenue for the Town of Holliston. I would like to extend a thank you to all of the department heads and current and former Select Board members who made this possible, my predecessor Travis Ahern for his work, and most importantly – Beth Greenblatt, the town’s lead on this project. This would not have been possible without her! A full joint press release is to follow.
Small Business Resource Night Materials Available Online
Many thanks to all who attended our first Small Business Resource Night here at Town Hall last week, and a special thank you to our presenters from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, MassDevelopment, and the Small Business Administration. Materials presented are available on the Economic Development Committee’s website. We look forward to hosting another event in early 2027 – we are open to any feedback on the types of events or resources that our small business community would find helpful to offer.
Ask the Town Manager
The newest episode of Ask the Town Manager is now available through HCAT – in this episode I sit down with Center Director Cynthia Listewnik to discuss all things the Center (aka the Senior Center), what her priorities have been in her first months as Director, and what to expect looking ahead. Thanks to Cynthia for joining me!
Board and Committee Trainings: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Building upon similar trainings held in the spring, the Town is pleased to invite board and committee members to participate in upcoming webinars on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This training is part of the Town’s ongoing commitment to advancing DEI initiatives and supporting inclusive, respectful, and effective governance. Offering this training to Board and Committee members is a goal of the Town’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. The webinars will take place on November 18th at noon and November 19th at 7pm. Please contact the Town Manager’s office at 508-429-0608 with additional questions.
School Building Committee Meets Next Week
The School Building Committee’s work is underway, the committee will meet next on Tuesday, November 17th at Town Hall. Please visit the Town’s website to learn more about the SBC.
Fall Curbside Leaf Pickup
EL Harvey will be picking up leaves at curbside the week of November 30th, all leaves must be in compostable bags or loose in trash barrels. Please ensure all leaves are at curbside by 6:00AM on your regular pickup day.
Parking Ban Begins November 1st
A reminder to the community that the overnight parking ban goes into effect on November 1st – on-street parking is prohibited between 1:00am to 5:00am through March 2027.
Please also ensure all basketball, soccer, and hockey nets must be removed as well – be mindful of the clearance needed for a plow truck if a basketball net is near the road.
Marshall Street Recycling Center: Open Sundays
The Marshall Street Recycling Center will be open Sundays beginning November 8th. A complete list of additional days/days after holidays that the Recycling Center will be open is below
November 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 26, and 27
January 3, 10, 17, 24
