As we move into August, many of our colleges and universities will prepare to welcome back some or all students on a limited basis. These returns have been planned to keep students and staff as safe as possible, while recognizing the importance of ensuring access to high-quality public and private higher education.
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Holliston Happenings: Week of August 3, 2020
Grab-n-go meals are still available on Tuesday and Thursday. Several Board and Committee meetings are scheduled this week. Of note are the Governance Committee, School Committee Parents’ Q&A, and the Planning Board Public Hearing on 555 Hopping Brook Road.
Introducing Our New Pages
Regular readers may have notice some changes in the look of the Holliston Reporter Home page. Similar to print news publications, we now have separate ‘sections.’
HHS 2020-2021 Varsity Captains Share Their Plans and Preparations
From summer league sports being canceled to Holliston High School fields reopening, there were many ups and downs for athletes during this corona-vacation. So much is still unknown. I checked in with my fellow upcoming senior athletes to see what they have been doing while preparing for their potential upcoming season.
COVID-19: July 31, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Tomorrow (Saturday, August 1st), the statewide travel order goes into effect in Massachusetts. This travel order seeks to prevent interstate spread of COVID-19 by requiring common-sense safety measures of those traveling to the Commonwealth from states that are not considered low-risk by DPH-approved data.
Broad Hill Lavender Farm – A Treat for the Senses
At sunrise, Carrie Marsh Loscocco can be found brandishing her scythe among her rows of fragrant flowers. Only a handful of plants can fare well through our cold New England winters. These hardy variants include edible-English lavender and floral-French lavender. Both kinds are hand-reared on the Broad Hill Lavender Farm.
COVID-19: July 30, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As you may have noticed from recent newsletters, Massachusetts has experienced a small but noticeable uptick in our COVID-19 public health metrics in recent weeks. This week, our positive case rate ticked back up to 2% for the first time since June, and hospitalization numbers, while still declining overall, have continued to fluctuate.
COVID-19: July 29, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As we continue our cautious reopening efforts, more individuals are taking public transit again. Bus, subway, and Commuter Rail service continue to operate on modified service patterns and face coverings are required on all MBTA vehicles, but as ridership slowly returns, it is important to stay up to date on the latest news.
COVID-19: July 28, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
One of the most critical challenges we face as we continue to experience the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the ability to safely and effectively continue to provide non-COVID-19-related health care to those who need it. Our hospitals, doctor’s offices, dentists’ offices, and supplementary care providers have worked incredibly hard to preserve access to high-quality care while protecting patients.
Introducing the Holliston Governance Committee
Holliston’s newly created Governance Committee is comprised of five members with various professional backgrounds and different levels of past involvement in Holliston government. Our charge is to assist in the development of town-wide policies that relate to governance and to recommend changes to the Town’s form of government if needed.
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