Massachusetts continues to build infrastructure and increase availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for residents. According to the CDC, MA now ranks 11th in the U.S. in doses administered per 100,000 residents, and the state Department of Public Health reports that, as of March 4th, 17.2% of Middlesex County residents and 16.2% of Worcester County residents have received at least their first dose of the vaccine.
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Holliston Happenings: Week of March 8, 2021
A couple of deadlines this week: Seniors sign up for the St. Pat’s Luncheon to go and; Everybody buy a ticket for the Lions Winning o’ the Green drawing!
Our clocks Spring forward on Saturday night.
From A Distance
From a distance, the snow-covered shrubs in my backyard look like puffy marshmallows. And the snow on top of the deck railing looks like someone has piped a frilly border of whipped cream. From a distance the icicles at the roof’s edge look like jagged dragon’s teeth and the ice encrusted branches on the tree sparkle like diamonds in the sun.
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School Committee Meets
Chair Stacey Raffi opened the remote School Committee (SC) meeting on Thursday, March 4, at 7:03 PM. Immediately thereafter, Raffi asked that members observe a moment of silence as requested by Superintendent Dr. Susan Kustka for the many friends and relatives of the Holliston school community who have experienced a loss due to COVID.
Library Trustees Hear of Library Improvements
The Library Trustees met remotely on Wednesday evening, March 3, 2021, at 7 PM.
Also, a sneak peak at the Library’s new interior paint job and some future outside repair work.
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Kimayo Invites You on A Journey Around the Sun
Kimayo, whose grandmother lives in Holliston, is premiering a new single and music video, Around the Sun, streaming live to YouTube and Facebook at 8PM EDT on April 2nd.
Temple Beth Torah to Host a Public Educational Program
Temple Beth Torah presents a virtual learning session, ‘Our Heritage and Our Health.’ March 16th at 7:00 pm.
The Many Lives of a Former Church
Ever been told “Head on down that way until you come to where the old (fill in the blank) used to be and turn left?” This sometimes epitomizes finding your way around Holliston.
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EMASS Senior Softball League Opens Registration for 2021 Season
Eastern Massachusetts Senior Softball (EMASS) is opening its annual registration campaign for slow-pitch softball players age 50 and over.
Making the Honor Official
In a low-key presentation on Saturday, February 27, at 1 pm at the Town Hall, Charlie Nickerson was honored by local officials and veterans’ groups.
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