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The entire Select Board and Town Administrator were all in the assigned seats when the Monday, August 1, 2022, meeting convened. Chair Ben Sparrell called the “good” agenda (feeling he’s overused robust) to order at 7:00pm. You can change the adjective but not the amount of work tackled during each meeting.
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Back in early June the Knights of Columbus Council 14224 held a fundraising golf outing at Pinecrest, “Swinging for Charity.” The proceeds from that event were earmarked for donation to the Holliston Pantry Shelf. Recently, the Knights delivered a check for $9,000 to the Pantry Shelf.
Check out what’s on tap this week in Holliston.
Property taxes are due Monday, August 1st!
Publishers’ Note: The State Primary will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. We have introduced two Democratic candidates for the 8th Middlesex District. Loring Barnes’ name will appear on the Republican primary ballot. In mid-August a “refresher” of all candidates on the primary ballots will be posted along with sample ballots.
The Prana Center wrapped up two weeks of their popular Summer Stock “play in a week” program with a production of Alice in Wonderland at Christ the King Church, Friday, July 22.
Senior Center Assistant Director Amanda Boralessa-Looper shares what’s happening in August at the Center.
Day trips are back, and sign-ups are required to secure a seat on the bus!
The Holliston Select Board held a rare mid-week, mid-day meeting prompted by the urgent need for water at the Pinecrest Golf Course. Mr. Ahern and Mr. Sparrell were on vacation. Vice-chair John Cronin called the remote meeting to order at 3:00pm.
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The summer of 2021 brought only six days of sunshine in one of the most moisture laden months on record. Local farms were literally under water. Fast forward a year and we have almost a “total extreme” Mark Ahronian of Ahronian Landscape told the Reporter on Wednesday morning.
Holliston Pantry Shelf, the non-profit food pantry located at 73 Charles Street, is seeking food donations to help feed our neighbors in need.
The Holliston Cultural Council distributes grant money provided by the State to local artists and other providers of culture. The Council has learned that another source of State funding for local artists will soon become available.
