On Arbor Day 2023, this article traces the history of trees in Holliston and the future of trees that includes an important vote at the May Town Meeting establishing a Tree Ordinance.
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Category: Environment
Holliston Happenings: Week of April 23 – 29, 2023
This week starts and ends with events held at the Historical Society; Paul Revere to Trains.
Town Boards / Committees meet to put the finishing touches on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
Free Community Shredding Day – This Saturday, Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, Vesta Real Estate Group will be hosting Vesta’s 11th annual Free Shredding Day. This great event is on April 22nd from 9am to Noon; located at the parking lot of Holliston High School.
Public Invited to Upcoming Strategic Plan Community Forums
The Town of Holliston voted at Town Meeting to engage a consultant to develop a 5-10-year strategic plan for the Town, which incorporates all of the department-specific strategic plans and the survey results from the Envisioning Future Holliston Committee. The Town, along with the selected consultant Berry Dunn, needs input from the entire community to develop the town-wide plan. There are many ways to contribute online, in person and at community forums.
Open Space Committee Has an Open Seat
The Holliston Open Space Committee has an opening for a town resident who would like to help identify and preserve land for passive recreation or agriculture.
And The Water Runs Through It – Part II
The waterflows in Holliston on the west side of Highland St. are a little easier to understand than those of the east side of town. It is helpful to remember that our town has a north/south backbone of five hills – our own little “Continental Divide.”
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Why Become a Tree City USA Anyway?
Holliston voters will have an opportunity at the May Town Meeting to support Holliston becoming a Tree City USA.
The Holliston Garden Club and the Friends of Trees organization are solidly behind this initiative and hope you will be too, by attending and supporting Holliston becoming a Tree City USA at the Town Meeting on Monday May 15, 2023.
The 6th New Life 5k Trail Run Hits the Trails on May 13th
New Life Furniture Bank is excited to host its 6th annual 5k Trail Run and Kids Fun Run, on Saturday, May 13th on the Medfield State Hospital grounds (at Hospital Rd. & Service Dr., Medfield, MA).
Walk in Holliston during National Walking Week
On Saturday, April 1, the Walk ‘n Mass Volkssport Club invites walkers to join hundreds of walkers throughout the week in different communities across America to experience the excitement of the walking movement through fun, fitness and friendship. This is a free, walk-at-your-own pace, just-for-fun event in your own backyard.
Board of Health Farm Animal Registration Forms Due by July 1, 2023
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Division of Animal Health requires all farm animals be inspected and reported annually. Domestic farm animals should be registered with the Board of Health.
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