State Senate President Karen Spilka shared these updates during the past week.
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A Thank You to Tom Chipman
Under normal circumstances, a Parks Commissioner who has selflessly served as a volunteer for their community for over 14 years would have some formal recognition at the end of their final term. A gathering with cocktails and stories of hard-earned accomplishments to celebrate seems appropriate. Perhaps even some parting gifts from those he served with or those who worked for him. Unfortunately, this is 2020-2021, so when Tom Chipman stepped away from the Parks Commission last May, he did so quietly, with a heartfelt round of thank you’s at the end of a Zoom meeting.
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COVID-19: March 17, 2021 Update from Representative Dykema
Today, the Baker administration announced the full eligibility schedule for the COVID-19 vaccine for all Massachusetts residents. The remainder of phase 2 individuals will become eligible in the coming weeks, and all individuals will become eligible on April 19th.
Public Safety Communications Upgrade Completed
The Holliston Police and Fire Departments are pleased to announce that their public safety radio improvement project has been completed.
COVID-19: March 15, 2021 Update from Representative Dykema
As we have now passed the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, the wide-reaching economic impacts of this global crisis cannot be overstated. Every worker and every business in every sector of our economy has been affected by COVID-19, some catastrophically. Bringing our economy back to pre-pandemic levels will take a coordinated local, state, and federal response that will likely last years, but we are already making progress. Last week, key legislation was passed on both the state and federal level to support our economic recovery from COVID-19.
Library Announces In-Person Visits and Upcoming Programs
In-person visits to the library for browsing and computer use will resume in late March once new carpet is installed at the library. Curbside pickup and home delivery will continue uninterrupted. Patrons should watch the library website for the reopening date.
James William Palladino at 88
Former Holliston resident and educator passed away on March 8, 2021.
Help Wanted: Senior Center Mini-bus Driver
The Holliston Senior Center is seeking a part-time van driver, to fill in as needed, to drive seniors and/or Veterans to appointments, senior center programs, grocery shopping, as well as deliver meals to homebound seniors. This involves driving a 10 passenger mini-bus.
Rep. Clark Announces the 2021 Congressional Art Competition
Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced that her office is now accepting virtual submissions for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s theme for the competition is ‘resilience’.
New Development to Include Some Affordable Housing
Recently we met with Peter Conant (below), a developer who has received approval to build sixteen single family units in a development called “Village on the Green.”