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| TODAY is 'Census Day' - we ALL count! | While we are staying at home, life goes on: The Pantry Shelf still needs donations; Schools are conducting online learning; Grab-n-go meals are available at Miller School M-F 11:30 - 12:30; Town Hall services can be accessed via phone, e-mail, and snail mail; use the Rail Trail by keeping a safe distance from others | Practice Social Distancing and Wash your hands frequently |

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions on Food pantries and individuals combined with the logistics involved – Holliston Newcomers & Neighbors regrets to announce that the Holliston Pantry Shelf Easter Basket effort has been cancelled.

At a March 23 meeting of the Select Board, Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Michael Cassidy confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the community.

COMMENT attached to this article

Due to evolving spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, Governor Baker has directed the Department of Public Health to issue a stay at home advisory.

While the Coronavirus epidemic forced the Holliston Pantry Shelf to close its doors to the public, we are proud to announce that with the support of our generous community, we delivered groceries to close to 100 homes last week alone.

New Updates as of March 22nd

A summary of efforts to deal with COVID-19 as of March 20, 2020 and March 21st.

Below is the March 19th summary of the most recent efforts to respond to the wide range of needs in our communities.

Holliston Newcomers and Neighbors is once again Sponsoring a drive for Easter Baskets for the children of the Holliston Pantry Shelf’s patrons.

COMMENT attached to this article

The Holliston Police have enacted some procedural changes to keep residents and officers as healthy as possible during this pandemic.

Below is an excerpt from Rep Dykema’s daily update that summarizes the most recent efforts to respond to the wide range of needs in our communities.