From 2018-2019, the Holliston Education Foundation (HEF) disbursed $50,000 in grants to Holliston Public Schools and teacher-applicants. Thanks to a generous donation from the Middlesex Savings Bank, some fortunate and talented teachers realized their dreams.
Category: Education
Writing Contests Announced for High School Students
The Holliston Cultural Council and the Holliston High School English Department are sponsoring two writing contests this spring. One is a poetry-writing contest. The other is an essay-writing contest. There is a cash prize of $100. for each contest winner.
School Committee Discusses Proposed 2021 Budget
Chair Stacey Raffi opened the meeting at 7:01 PM, and the School Committee packed their 2 hours and 14 minute meeting with a variety of agenda items, lots of discussion, and many plans.
Library Trustees Get Update for February
Chair Kevin Robert Malone opened the meeting of Library Trustees. The topics varied from mini-golf to the possibilities presented by the TD Bank building.
Three Boards / Committees – One Meeting
The Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee held their first joint meeting this Wednesday.
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March Events at the Public Library
Many clubs will meet at the Library this month and the movie “Knives Out” will be shown on March 9th. The Library is much more than just books!
Youth and Family Advisory Committee Meets
The Youth and Family Advisory Committee covered a wide range of topics during this week’s meeting.
The Polls Are Open . . .
Today, four parties are holding Presidential Primaries and State and Local Committee seats are also on the ballot. The polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. This is where democracy happens!
Civics Sunday: The 5 W’s of the 2020 US Census
Let’s clarify the 2020 Census situation! Yes, there are two Census Questionnaires in 2020: the Town of Holliston Census (an annual census) and the United States Census (a decennial—every 10 year—census). Both censuses collect information about residents; it is a resident’s civic duty to respond to both.
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School Committee Meets
Chair Stacey Raffi called the School Committee (SC) meeting to order promptly at 7:00 PM.