This Wednesday is Veterans Day. Town offices and schools will be closed. We thank and remember all those who have served to protect our nation.
Category: People
November Volunteer of the Month: Akshara Shankar
Each Month, Give Back to Givers honors a “Volunteer of the Month” to highlight his/her service and dedication to the town of Holliston, and to show how important volunteerism is to the town.
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Civics Sunday: Town Meeting Quorum Legal Notice
In accordance with Section 7 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020, notice is hereby given that during its 6:30 P.M. meeting on Monday November 16, 2020, the Holliston Select Board will consider reducing the quorum of the Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday December 5, 2020.
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Holliston Cultural Council Extends Deadline for Proposals
The 2021 Holliston Cultural Council application process for proposals for funding from local artists, organizations, and schools is now open. The deadline to submit proposals has been extended to December 14, 2020.
Library Trustees Meet
During Wednesday evening’s brief meeting of the Library Trustees, Library Director Leslie McDonnell gave a concise report on programs, staff, and the building for October.
COVID-19: November 6, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Each week, the Department of Public Health releases community-level numbers of COVID-19 testing and positive case totals. Our town-by-town numbers in this week’s public health report can be found below:
Holliston: 156 (+16 from last week)
William Francis Wolters, 75
William Francis Wolters, 75, a longtime resident of Holliston, passed away at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, following a 3-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A private family service will be held on Monday, November 9th at Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, with the burial to take place in Saint Mary’s Cemetery.
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COVID-19: November 5, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
The town-by-town numbers in this week’s public health report, which I normally share with you on Thursdays, have been delayed until tomorrow, November 6th. In the interim, I wanted to provide a brief update on the COVID-19 testing being conducted by our state’s colleges and universities.
The Finishing Touch on the Rail Trail
The Holliston Rail Trail has a new, clear path through the once gravel parking area between Central and Church Streets. The newly paved parking area adjoins the clearly marked stone dust trail. The safety of walkers and bikers through this area is greatly improved. But it just didn’t happen. This was a great example of teamwork in action.
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COVID-19: November 4, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As you know, one of the areas most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has been education. Our school districts, teachers, staff, and families have all worked incredibly hard to preserve student access to safe, high-quality learning during an extremely uncertain time.