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Edwina M. Kirby at 93
Edwina M. Kirby, 93, of Bellingham passed away at her home on Aug. 31 after a short illness.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 4-8 p.m. at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton. The funeral will be held Wednesday, Sept. 8, from the funeral home at 8:45 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Saint Brendan’s Church, 384 Hartford Ave., Bellingham.
Cultural Council 2022 Grant Request Period Opens September 1st
The Holliston Cultural Council seeks funding proposals from local artists, organizations, and schools. The Council provides cultural programming for a variety of ages and interests throughout the year, including music and dance performances, visual arts exhibits and workshops, and school-based events. Many events were still able to take place during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Council looks forward to offering continued innovative events and workshops in 2022.
“Celebrating on Central” in 2021
After an unprecedented cancellation in 2020, due to the pandemic, the 30th annual Celebrate Holliston festivities will continue this year on September 18th, in a new location. This year, Celebrate Holliston is excited to be “Celebrating on Central” Street. The downtown, street-party style event will stretch down Central Street (closed from Washington Street to Blair Square) to bring the community together in a family-friendly, spaced-out, outdoor space – with the additional benefit of offering walking and biking access directly from the Rail Trail.
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Don’t Forget: Historical Society’s Harvest Fair Coming Soon
A reminder – Don’t miss the 40th Holliston Historical Society Fair.
Date: September 19, 2021. (Rain date – September 26, 2021)
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Veterans and Senior Cookout and Community Closet Cleanup
The Holliston Lions Club will be holding their annual cookout for Seniors and Veterans (normally held in June) at the Holliston Senior Center. All Seniors and Veterans in Holliston are welcome to attend. There is no charge for this event. It will be held on Sunday, September 19. Seating begins at 11:45 with food being served at 12:00.
Back to School September 1st: Here’s the September Lunch Menu
A new school year and a new menu format. Here’s to a great / nutritious school year for everyone.
Bd. of Health Seeks Public Input on Mask Policy
At the Board of Health meeting NEXT Tuesday at 7:00pm, the Board is seeking community input. The meeting will be accessible via Zoom and phone.
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Fall Fair Headlines Senior Center September Activities
The Senior Center Annual Fall Fair is only a few weeks away. Items may still be donated through the end of August. Bakers are needed to supply the Cake Sale. Volunteers are always welcome to help prepare for the Fair or to work at the Fair on September 11th.
Holliston Youth Selected for Laver Cup Boston Ballkid Squad
Caroline Cosgrove from Holliston has been selected following an intensive recruitment process as one of 30 Massachusetts kids between the ages of 12-15 to be part of the Laver Cup 2021 Boston Ballkid Squad. She participated in a grueling training session on Friday, August 13 at Longfellow Tennis Club in Natick, going through a series of training exercises, focusing on their agility, endurance, coordination, ball skills, balance, speed and teamwork—all attributes essential to make it to the Laver Cup Ballkid Squad.
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