Chris MacLean, Holliston High senior, chose as his Eagle Scout project the construction of a boardwalk over a section of trail in Wenakeening Woods frequently flooded and impassible. Upper Charles Conservation Land Trust (UCCLT), owner of Wenakeening Woods, was only too happy to accept Chris’s offer.
Category: Environment
Santa Spotted in Holliston!
The weather has been brisk, but sunny days reign leading up to Christmas. It’s optimum conditions for shopping local! With anticipated shipping delays, online shopping move over! Local shoppes offer the “take it with you” delivery method.
Community Farm Advisory Committee December Meeting
The Community Farm Advisory Committee (CFAC) met virtually Thursday eve, December 17, 2020. Local farmer Kevin Overshiner of Upswing Farm informed the board members he and his wife have purchased a farm near the Massachusetts/N.H. border.
The Ultimate Holliston Light Ride
My love for Christmas lights, or exterior illumination, as Clark Griswold would call it, goes back to my childhood when my family would go for light rides for what seemed like hours. I loved yards I could see coming – lights hanging from fences, roof lines, light posts – the more the merrier.
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Bob Durling’s Photography Captures The Everyday Extraordinary
“Fantastic,” “Amazing,” “Gorgeous,” “Stunning.” When photographer Bob Durling posts on the town Facebook page, “I’m HOLLISTON HAPPY,” people usually sing praises. His wildlife photography often garners hundreds of likes and dozens of supportive commenters.
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Holliston Energy Program Enhancements
Price stability and a significant increase in the amount of renewable energy the community uses to power their homes and businesses were two goals the Town of Holliston had when it requested bids for its energy program. Those goals have now been realized.
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Select Board Quarterly Recap: July – September 2020
The Select Board has several critical functions, many of which have been upended by Coronavirus and the closing of Town Hall to foot traffic. Challenges are not unusual, and while it may be difficult to have meetings, the residents of Holliston have been able to engage and participate much more often. The paradigm of 2020 has meant greater input from the residents of the Town, even if it seems more isolating than before.
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Notice of Public Hearing – Tax Classification; November 30, 2020
The Public Hearing for Tax Classification will open at 7:30 PM on November 30 with the Select Board and Board of Assessors and after discussion the Hearing will remain open and be continued to December 7 at 7:30 PM.
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Holliston Lions Club Gives Thanks
The Holliston Lions Club would like to thank everyone who helped to make our 2020 14th Annual Big Raffle a success. That includes everyone who purchased tickets for the Big Raffle event, everyone who participated in the 11th Ticket Raffle, and everyone who participated in our Silent Auction.
Emergency Road Work – Rt 16 Near Cranberry Lane
Washington Street (Rt 16) will be closed starting Monday, November 16th.