Here are photos that capture the spirit of remembrance and the resumption of public gatherings. Thanks to all who made it such a special day for our community.
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The Old North Cemetery Gets Decorated for Memorial Day
A few years ago, I badgered Steve Bradford into letting me help out with the annual Memorial Day preparations by replacing the flags on the graves of the veterans in the Old North Cemetery on Cedar Street.
We welcome this contribution from Ellin Austin.
World Day of Prayer – June 4th.
The Christian churches of Holliston are gathering on the scenic outside gardens of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine to share in the global prayer for the healing of the world in the traditional World Day Prayer, celebrated annually.
Honoring Holliston’s Veterans
It’s not too late to make a donation / buy a brick to support the completion of a place of reflection along the Upper Charles Rail Trail near Blair Square.
To Till or Not to Till? – A Gardener’s Perspective
Please join us for an informative evening about no-till farming and gardening and the benefits of leaving your soil where it is. Bigger harvest, less work!
Richard Robinson, operator and owner of Hopestill Farm, Sherborn, will explain no-till farming, no-till gardening at a UCCA (Upper Charles Climate Action) Eventbrite evening, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
Rep. Dykema’s Quarterly Newsletter – Holliston
Optimism is in the air! Warm weather, vaccines, and the end of the public health emergency means brighter days ahead. While the economy is just beginning to open up, our work is already in full swing for the 192nd legislative session.
Memorial Day Event Schedule Released
As part of the May 6th announcement of Holliston’s 2021 Memorial Day observance / parade, further details were forthcoming. Here are those details. We hope that all who feel safe doing so, take part in this year’s remembrance of those lost while defending our nation.
Civics Sunday: Select Board and School Committee Candidates Respond to Questions from Diverse Holliston
Town elections are Tuesday, May 25. In hopes of providing voters with helpful information, Diverse Holliston developed and presented a set of questions to each candidate of the Select Board and another set to the School Committee. Candidates were informed that their answers would be shared with the public. Diverse Holliston does not endorse any particular candidate.
The Sample Ballot is included below.
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Holliston Historical Society 40th Annual Harvest Fair
Did you miss the Holliston Historical Society Fair last year? Well, you don’t have to miss it this year! The Fair returns this coming September.
May 26th Is Walk and Bike to School Day!
The Safe Routes to School task force is coordinating a Walk and Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 26, for the Holliston Public Schools.