Posts by Bobby Blair
Who’d Have Known?
Death can be a motivator. For the past forty years I had somehow managed to collect a huge pile of photos of local veterans. I’d always planned to do something with the photos—either to make a book or donate them to the Holliston Historical Society.
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Read MoreMaking the Honor Official
In a low-key presentation on Saturday, February 27, at 1 pm at the Town Hall, Charlie Nickerson was honored by local officials and veterans’ groups.
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Read MoreHolliston’s Oldest Veteran
While most locals associate Charlie Nickerson with the founding of Out Post Farm and turkeys, Nickerson now has a new title as Holliston’s oldest veteran.
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Read MoreTime to Reserve Your Garden Plot
The days are getting longer, and Spring is only a few months away. If your sunlight is limited in your backyard, or if you just can’t stand the thought of digging a backyard garden plot, maybe a ready-made garden spot is just the answer.
Read MorePlanning a Garden? Don’t Get Caught Short!
Thoughts of a ripe red tomato in August are probably the last thing on your mind right now, but how about seeds to start those summertime vegetables in your garden?
Read MoreSummer’s Coming – Save This Date
The year 2020 would have been the 100th Anniversary of the local American Legion Post #47. Due to the pandemic, like many organizations, the post had to cancel several anniversary events including a bus tour and a laser light show.
Read MoreCommunity Farm Advisory Committee December Meeting
The Community Farm Advisory Committee (CFAC) met virtually Thursday eve, December 17, 2020. Local farmer Kevin Overshiner of Upswing Farm informed the board members he and his wife have purchased a farm near the Massachusetts/N.H. border.
Read MoreTraffic Advisory Committee Meets
The Town’s TAC (Traffic Advisory Committee), chaired by Police Chief Matt Stone met virtually on Wednesday, December 9th, from 10 am to 11:10 am.
Read MoreGulf Services Inc. Proposed Special Permit Denied
The ZBA (Zoning Board of Appeals) held a public hearing (remotely) Wednesday November 18th to decide the fate of a request for a Special Permit by Gulf Services Inc. to operate a gas/service station at 799 Washington Street in the center of downtown.
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Read More“LightUp Holliston” Marks Year 3 of Lighting Rejuvenation
The Holliston Lions Club on Saturday morning put the Grinch of COVID-19 in his rightful place by bringing festive holiday lights to downtown Holliston.
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