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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Author: Bobby Blair
Time 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.
Planning 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?
Summer’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.
Community 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.
Traffic 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.
Gulf 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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“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.
Mums the Word
On Friday, September 11th the American Legion Downtown Marigold Project began the deployment and planting of three hundred and fifty mums around town.
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This Old Privy
They’re about as rare a find nowadays as a public pay phone, but they do exist. Those with lakeside or mountain camps in Vermont or New Hampshire may not think of their outhouse as a novelty or luxury when the call of nature surfaces.
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