Periodic contributor Dianne Nault shares a poem foretelling the impending season.
Category: Environment
November 7, 2022, Select Board Meeting
The Holliston Select Board met on Monday November 7, 2022, convening at 7:01pm. Chair Ben Sparrell promised a “familiar agenda” as two main topics had been previously discussed.
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Open Space Committee Seeks New Members
The Holliston Open Space Committee has two openings for town residents who would like to help identify and preserve land for passive recreation or agriculture.
Holliston Happenings: Week of October 30 – November 5, 2022
What a busy week coming up in Holliston. Sunday there’s spooky doings on the Rail Trail and Police HQ.
There is no Select Board meeting this week so everyone can enjoy Halloween.
Taxes are due by Tuesday!
Temporary Trail Closure Notice – Closed to Thru Travel Near Phipps Tunnel Beginning Tuesday
The Holliston, Massachusetts section of Upper Charles Rail Trail will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday, November 1, 2022, through Friday, November 4, 2022 (or sooner).
When the work is completed, a message will be posted by Robert Weidknecht via Facebook.
Girl Scout Troup 75346 to Hold Electronics and Metal Recycling Event
On Saturday November 5, 2022, Holliston Girl Scout Ambassador Troop 75346 will hold an electronics and metal recycling event from 9AM to 1PM at in the Placentino Elementary School parking lot. Troop 75346 is raising money for troop travel and community service activities this year.
Fall Town Meeting: Article 11 – Update #4
Governance Committee Chair Sam Tyler shares the fourth in the series of educational materials to inform voters at Monday’s Town Meeting. Scenic Roads is covered in this update.
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Quarterly Water Bills Coming Soon!
The quarterly water bills will be mailed out Monday, October 17, 2022. This bill reflects water usage for the period July, August, and September 2022 and any arrears.
Higher Fuel Bills Anticipated
Whether you heat your home with gas, oil, or electricity, recent news announcing rising fuel costs may stress not only you, but also your family budget. Experienced Massachusetts renters and homeowners are familiar with many ways to stave off high bills—many shared by their own fuel suppliers. But a review of the options may be timely. Additionally, residents’ personal finances may have changed such that they are in need of financial resources to keep homes warm and comfortable during long cold New England winters.
Water Department Seeks Water Sampling Participants
The Town of Holliston Water Department is looking for your assistance with Lead and Copper sampling. If your home was built before 1986 you may meet important criteria as a Tier 1 Site. If you would like to participate, please contact the Holliston Water Department at 508-429-0603.