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While the Holliston Select Board held its weekly meeting using the hybrid format, the ‘normal’ seating was maintained through the miracle of technology. Chair Tina Hein called the May 16, 2022, meeting to order at 7:01pm
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Peace Office Memorial Day is part of the weeklong observance of Police Week. The Holliston Select Board proclaimed Monday, May 16th as the Town-wide observance to remember those HPD officers who have passed – including Officer John Johnson killed in the line of duty on August 13, 1981.
The week starts with a run and ends with a Touch-a-Truck and a LOT of good things in between.
Spring appears to have arrived to stay!
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Twenty-one Holliston properties transferred ownership in April. The first eleven are listed here.
The earlier recap of Holliston’s May Town Meeting [link] provided the decisions made by the voters at the Meeting. Here is some “color commentary” to provide a sense of the discussions that led to some of the decisions.
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On the eve of Kathryn Peirce’s last day as Holliston’s Principal Assessor, the Holliston Reporter stopped by to chat. Many at that time in their career would have told me to go away – not Kathryn (Kathy to friends). That courtesy and attention would seem to encapsulate the essence of Mrs. Peirce – both personally and professionally. It was a great pleasure to spend some precious time with her.
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This is the first of two reports on the Spring 2022 Town Meeting. This report is the “short form” that tracks the actions taken relative to each of the 41 Articles on the Warrant. A more detailed narrative – with pictures will be posted on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Mother’s Day starts our busy week and then it’s Town Meeting that starts at 7:00pm Monday evening. A minimum of100 registered voters are needed to conduct the Town’s business. Childcare will be provided at the High School during Town Meeting night(s).
. . . for two good reasons! On Sunday, May 1st, the Holliston Youth Baseball Association hosted a parade as part of its opening day festivities. This annual tradition returned after a hiatus thanks to a pandemic. On Star Wars Day (May the Fourth Be with You), Holliston students joined others across the Commonwealth on Walk, Ride, Roll to School Day. Below are some photos capturing these events.
The May 2, 2022, meeting of the Holliston Select Board (SB) was called to order at 7:02pm by Chair Tina Hein. The delayed start was to allow the guest of honor, Kathryn Peirce, Principal Assessor, to join the meeting via Zoom. Mrs. Peirce is retiring in May (just a few more days) and the SB wanted to pay tribute to her many years of dedicated service.
