Spring is here!
Please check out the variety of activities and meetings scheduled for the coming week.
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Civics Sunday: 2022 Town Election – Candidate Update
Below is a chart illustrating the Hollistonian’s who have stepped up to be a candidate for elected office in the upcoming Town election. You will notice that no candidates have yet to draw nomination papers to serve on the Board of Assessors or the Board of Health. This chart is current as of Friday, March 18, 2022.
Marigold Project Back for Another Year
There are no days off between March and November for the Downtown Marigold Project. Sometimes it’s as simple as watering seedlings for 20 minutes in early spring. Other times it’s the 4 hours spent watering hanging baskets downtown during a dry spell.
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What’s New? Holliston Weather
Spring arrives today at 11:33 am. We in New England stay attuned to the weather when planning indoor and travel. Readers of the Reporter seek EVERYTHING related to our community – now that includes the local weather conditions and forecast.
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EDC Solicits Business Input
Economic Development Committee (EDC) members Wednesday night, March 9, 2022, met with Towma Rastad of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce to explain the benefits of belonging to the Commerce.
Youth Advisory Committee’s March 14, 2022, Meeting
Chair Jennifer Liebermann (below left), called the remote meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) to order at 7:05 PM on Monday evening, March 14
Weston Pond Field Open for Part Time Off-Leash Dog Activity on Trial Basis
The Holliston Parks and Recreation Department is looking to combat an overabundance of goose activity at Weston Pond Field. The geese have become a serious nuisance, causing unsanitary field conditions, resulting in disruptions in play for the local youth organizations. Holliston Parks and Recreation is piloting a policy change to allow for off-leash dog activity during restricted hours at Weston Pond, with the goal to deter the geese from congregating on that space.
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Prana’s “Merry Band of Players” Present Ramona Quimby
Ramona Quimby, a much beloved series of books by Beverly Cleary, came to life today in Prana’s studio. Wearing masks to keep everyone safe, fourteen young thespians presented a play full not of magical creatures or cataclysmic events but of the modern-day life of two girls.
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Garden Club Scholarships Available – Apply Now
Holliston Garden Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded in June to a Holliston Senior or college student who meet our requirements.
Application deadline is April 15, 2022.
Senate President Spilka Visits the Select Board
A fairly full house of participants joined the Monday, March 14, 2022, Select Board – either in the conference room or online. Chair Tina Hein called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.