Each week, the Department of Public Health releases town-by-town COVID-19 case and testing numbers, along with demographic breakdowns of COVID-19 case data and higher education-related testing and positive cases. Our communities’ positive totals in this week’s public health report can be found below:
Holliston: 307 (+32 from last week)
Category: Education
COVID-19: December 17, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Food insecurity continues to be a persistent challenge faced by many Massachusetts residents and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. For many families with children, remote learning can complicate access to food assistance normally provided through schools.
Youth Advisory Committee Meeting
The Youth Advisory Committee meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM on Monday evening, and members heard the Director’s report including an update on the Rent and Mortgage Relief Program.
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COVID-19: December 16, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
This week brought the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Massachusetts, delivered directly to hospitals to maximize the speed with which frontline health care workers can be vaccinated. On Monday, 4 hospitals received 5,850 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, with another 17 hospitals receiving 53,625 doses today.
COVID-19: December 15, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
This week brought the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Massachusetts, delivered directly to hospitals to maximize the speed with which frontline health care workers can be vaccinated. On Monday, 4 hospitals received 5,850 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, with another 17 hospitals receiving 53,625 doses today.
COVID-19: December 14, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives and communities in many ways, and our transportation system is no exception. Not only has the pandemic had a significant impact on MBTA ridership and revenue, but the workforce that operates our transit system has been impacted as well.
School Committee Meeting
Stacey Raffi, Chair, called the regular session of the School Committee meeting at 7:23 PM, following an Executive Session that began at 7 PM.
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Bob Durling’s Photography Captures The Everyday Extraordinary
“Fantastic,” “Amazing,” “Gorgeous,” “Stunning.” When photographer Bob Durling posts on the town Facebook page, “I’m HOLLISTON HAPPY,” people usually sing praises. His wildlife photography often garners hundreds of likes and dozens of supportive commenters.
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What To Know As Library Pauses In-person Service
The Holliston Public Library will temporarily pause in-person visits beginning December 14 to ensure the safety of staff as the number of COVID cases rises.
Snack It Right Collects for Pantry Shelf
Snack It Right, a student led non-profit, announces a snack collection for the Holliston Pantry Shelf. Due to constraints of COVID, the usual slugfest will be replaced by a contactless drop off on December 13th, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, at the Holliston High School parking lot.