The Holliston Cultural Council announces it has provided a grant to Northbridge Brass Endeavors, a large, classical, all-brass ensemble. As a result, Holliston residents can attend FOR FREE a concert at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on May 28, 2023, at 3 PM (the tickets would otherwise be $60) or at Old South Church in Boston on May 27 at 3 PM (tickets otherwise $40).
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Holliston Happenings: Week of February 19 – 25, 2023
Presidents Day is Monday with Town Offices Closed. Trash / recycling pickup is delayed one day all week.
This is school (winter?) vacation week.
St. Mary’s Parish Presents 150th Anniversary Publication
A presentation about the newly-published A History of St. Mary’s Parish, Holliston, MA, 1870-2020 is planned for February 26, 2023, at 2 pm. Three years in the making, the book presents 150-year history of St. Mary’s Parish, written for its 150th anniversary in 2020.
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News from Holliston High
Holliston High School students are diving into new classes with the new term starting in mid-January. The bitter cold has not slowed students’ busy schedules. This month’s interview is with Chloe Sampas, president of the Leo Club, a leading community service organization that creates important connections for students to the community.
Holliston Happenings: Week of February 12 – 18, 2023
A busy week in Holliston. Don’t forget your Valentine this Tuesday.
Check out this week’s EDC and Planning Board meeting agendas.
Council on Aging Holds February Meeting
Holliston’s Council on Aging held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. The meeting was held using the special guidelines for holding public meetings enacted at the beginning of the pandemic.
Read with Aesop’s
February is Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and recognize the struggles of African Americans throughout our history. This year’s theme is Black Resistance, which aims to highlight how African Americans continue to mobilize resources and shape social movements to create a space for Black Americans to thrive. This month is an invitation to explore the histories of Black freedom movements—from slavery and abolition to other ongoing struggles for civil and human rights and we think books are a perfect way to begin that exploration.
100 Acre Woods at the Prana Center
The Prana Center was transformed into the 100 Acre Woods last weekend for a charming production of Winnie the Pooh, featuring 19 youth actors grades Kindergarten through grade 3. The children portrayed Christopher Robin and friends and got a fun introduction into being in a play! Directed by Roberta Weiner.
Library Trustees Approve Budget
All members were present for the Library Trustees meeting with the Library Director on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
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Holliston Happenings: Week of February 5 – 11, 2023
This photo courtesy of Tommy Zazulak shows the temps we’ve had. MA own Groundhog Ms. G. predicts an early Spring, starting as early as today!