Posts by Mary Greendale
HCAT Honors and Awards
HCAT’s annual meeting was anything but routine this year when the Board took time to honor retiring member, Dan Sweeney. Dan served for nine years, but he is also one of the legacy producers of local television. Dan’s show was called “Profiles in Business” and between 1989 and 1991, he showcased 75 or more local business owners.
Historical Tomb Collapsing
On a recent Saturday morning the Holliston Historical Commission visited South Cemetery, across from Hopping Brook Industrial Park, to evaluate conditions at the collapsing tomb of Captain Jacob Miller of the Revolutionary Army.
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On Turning 300
In honor of Holliston’s 300th Anniversary in 2024, a small committee is assembling historical facts and personal stories about the days since 1950, which is when Holliston began its transition from agricultural community to what we are today.
Board of Health Considers Smoking Bars, Blunt Wraps, and More
The Holliston Board of Health is considering four regulation changes related to smoking.
The BoH meets next on Tuesday September 27th to discuss the changes further.
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Why Can’t Downtown Have More…?
More restaurants… or more variety in the stores available? Do you wonder why car repair and sales shops are more common than any other business category in Holliston?
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Requesting Your Help in Updating Holliston’s History
Mary Greendale is inviting everyone to fill in the historical events between 1974 and now.
Town Hall Building Changes
In 1902 hardwood floors were installed in Upper Town Hall. The space has been a basketball court, a ballroom, a movie theater, the scene of many weddings, showers, town celebrations and all Town Meetings before the High School was built.
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Unmasked: New Holliston Personnel
While most of us were hunkered down as of March 16, 2020, the work of town government continued uninterrupted as the paid professionals and unpaid officials met via Zoom and even conducted hiring procedures for several positions. Here’s what they have to say about trying to start new jobs during COVID. We asked the same questions of all of them. This installment features Lisa Borchetta, Senior Center Director.
Unmasked: New Holliston Personnel
While most of us were hunkered down as of March 16, 2020, the work of town government continued uninterrupted as the paid professionals and unpaid officials met via Zoom and even conducted hiring procedures for several positions. Here’s what they have to say about trying to start new jobs during COVID. We asked the similar questions of all of them. This installment introduces Amanda Boralessa, Senior Center Assistant Director.
Unmasked: Visiting with Holliston’s Newest Officials
In this week’s article meet Sustainability Coordinator, Matt Zettek and Building Inspector Mark Kaferlein.
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