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.
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“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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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.
The Town’s ARPA Steering Group Continues Reviewing Requests
The Town’s ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Steering Group continued reviewing requests it has received from Town departments, committees, and entities for funding from Holliston’s $4.4 million appropriation. Mr. Ahern convened the meeting at noon on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Ahern noted that member John Cronin would be absent from this meeting.
Trails Committee Discusses Recent Flooding on the Rail Trail
The Holliston Trails Committee met recently. Chair Robert Weidknecht called the remote meeting to order at 7:00pm. Several items were on the committee’s monthly agenda. Three requests for rail trail improvements from the ARPA funds designated to Holliston were discussed and will be used to illustrate the how requests flow through the Town’s approval / deferral process.
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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Holliston Happenings: Week of August 22, 2021
Holliston is getting back from vacation and activities are returning – while being safe. The Select Board meets on Thursday this week.
School Committee Discusses Draft of Face Mask Policy
The Holliston School Committee met remotely on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, with virtual public participation. Chair Cynthia Listewnik opened the meeting at 7PM. Minutes from several prior meetings were approved by roll call vote: Oct. 29, 2020, Dec. 3 and 10, 2020, and June 17, 2021.
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.
ARPA Steering Group Reviews Three More Organizations’ Requests
The ARPA Steering Group on Wednesday at Noon to review requests from Youth & Family Services, the Library / Library Trustees, and the Senior Center / Council on Aging.
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