Despite ongoing uncertainty about the trajectory of our pandemic, this week’s COVID-19 numbers have brought good news. As of today, the total number of Massachusetts patients hospitalized with COVID-19 hit its lowest number since March 27th. Although the daily totals for new cases continue to be higher than in July, our weighted positive test rate has sunk to a low of 1.2%, a testament to the significant efforts undertaken by public and private institutions to increase testing capacity.
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Governance Committee Targets By-Laws Project
The Holliston Governance Committee (GC) met remotely Wednesday evening and made quick work of approving minutes from their August 3 meeting. Sam Tyler, Chair suggested an initial By-Laws Project to focus their work.
COVID-19: August 20, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As we approach the end of August, one of the top questions on everyone’s mind is how students will be returning to school and how learning models will keep students, staff, and families safe while preserving consistent access to high-quality education.
COVID-19: August 19, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Recent news around the country about ballots, mail-in voting, and election security in the age of COVID-19 has created significant anxiety and many questions for those who are hoping to make their voices heard in our state primary (September 1) and general (November 3) elections.
Walk ‘n Mass Volkssport Club Holliston Walk
Saturday, Aug 22nd – The Walk ‘n Mass Volkssport Club invites walkers to complete a 5km or 10km (3.1 or 6.2 mile) marked route in Holliston, Mass. This is a walk-at-your-own pace, just-for-fun event “in your own backyard.”
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COVID-19: August 18, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Food insecurity and protection of our food supply chain continues to be a challenge throughout the pandemic, and the COVID-19 Command Center recently convened a multi-stakeholder Food Security Task Force to address these concerns.
The Select Board Takes Care of Business
The Select Board’s weekly meeting kicked off at 7:00 pm with Chair John Cronin calling the meeting to order. He noted the absence of Vice-Chair Tina Hein who is vacationing.
COVID-19: August 17, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Continuing to provide services through state agencies online without disruption has been a significant challenge that requires creative solutions. In particular, our Registry of Motor Vehicles has taken significant steps over the past few months to continue to provide secure, reliable services online.
Holliston Happenings: Week of August 17, 2020
Look at what’s happening in Town this coming weeks and the weeks ahead.
National School Lunch Program Participation Notification
The Holliston Public Schools believes that a healthy lunch should be available to all students. As a result, the Holliston Public Schools participate in the National School Lunch Program.