As you may have noticed, recent news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic can seem to be all over the place, particularly as different parts of our country or even our Commonwealth face different stages of the pandemic.
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COVID-19: May 12, 2020 Update From Representative Dykema
As we start to think in more concrete terms about what a phased reopening and, ultimately, a “new normal,” will look like, one thing that is clear is in the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine, a central component of our long-term solutions to this pandemic will be testing.
Library Trustees Use Technology to Discuss Library Plans and Progress
A lot is going at the Library while it is not open to public access.
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COVID-19: May 11, 2020 Update From Representative Dykema
We continue to see a gradual, but noticeable improvement in the public health metrics we use to track the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a welcome reflection of the sacrifices that you all have made to keep each of us and our communities safe from this dangerous virus.
Milestones: Graduation
Congratulations to Liv Skerry who will be graduating from HHS next month. She’s on to Eastern Connecticut State University in the fall.
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Holliston Happenings – Week of May 11, 2020
Check out the taste treats on this week’s Grab-n-go meals menu.
Town Boards and Committees have a full calendar of meetings this week.
Thanks to Eos Foundation Grant, HPS Expands Free Meals for Children
The Eos Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation committed to fighting hunger, poverty, and promoting education and gender/racial equity in Massachusetts, awarded the district a $1,259.60 grant to support the continued distribution of meals to children during school closures.
Marathon Meeting for the School Committee
The School Committee met for an Executive meeting both before and after a regular session, logging in a marathon of over 5 hours on Thursday evening.
Civics Sunday: “Blackboard Connect” – Get Connected
Blackboard Connect is Holliston’s citizen contact system. This article was originally posted in September 2019. You might want to get connected for COVID-19 alerts.
COVID-19: May 9, 2020 Update From Representative Dykema
TODAY is Mother’s Day. I’d like to wish all mothers a very happy, safe and healthy day. As mothers, our children and family are central to this day, and I wish you all many happy phone calls and zoom chats to celebrate with loved ones.