Economic Development Committee (EDC) members Wednesday night, March 9, 2022, met with Towma Rastad of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce to explain the benefits of belonging to the Commerce.
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Youth Advisory Committee’s March 14, 2022, Meeting
Chair Jennifer Liebermann (below left), called the remote meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) to order at 7:05 PM on Monday evening, March 14
Weston Pond Field Open for Part Time Off-Leash Dog Activity on Trial Basis
The Holliston Parks and Recreation Department is looking to combat an overabundance of goose activity at Weston Pond Field. The geese have become a serious nuisance, causing unsanitary field conditions, resulting in disruptions in play for the local youth organizations. Holliston Parks and Recreation is piloting a policy change to allow for off-leash dog activity during restricted hours at Weston Pond, with the goal to deter the geese from congregating on that space.
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Prana’s “Merry Band of Players” Present Ramona Quimby
Ramona Quimby, a much beloved series of books by Beverly Cleary, came to life today in Prana’s studio. Wearing masks to keep everyone safe, fourteen young thespians presented a play full not of magical creatures or cataclysmic events but of the modern-day life of two girls.
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Garden Club Scholarships Available – Apply Now
Holliston Garden Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded in June to a Holliston Senior or college student who meet our requirements.
Application deadline is April 15, 2022.
Senate President Spilka Visits the Select Board
A fairly full house of participants joined the Monday, March 14, 2022, Select Board – either in the conference room or online. Chair Tina Hein called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Establishing Inclusive, Safe, and Supportive Holliston Public Schools
For Parents and non-parents alike, our schools are a bedrock of our community. Ensuring that all children feel safe and supported in our schools supports their mental health, which in turn makes them more available for learning. This event is for all community members to come together and discuss how social and emotional learning and equity and inclusion are key components to maintain a mentally healthy student body.
Vigil for Peace in Ukraine
About 100 people of all ages turned out on the First Congregational Church Green to stand in support of the citizens of Ukraine. The cold blustery day did not diminish the spirit of solidarity with those suffering from the ravages of war.
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Corned Beef & Cabbage on Thursday Is It?
Holliston is very Irish when it comes to ethnicity. While Boston is considered an Irish enclave, it is really the communities along the South Shore that are highly Irish populated. Places like Scituate come in at 42%. Holliston is one quarter Irish at 25.8% followed by the English 15.5% and the Italians at 15.1%. While the town’s Mudville neighborhood can claim early Irish history, that is not the case anymore. Many of the town’s population with Irish roots are scattered around town.
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Holliston Youth Basketball – Wrap up
Michelle and I would like to thank you, the readers, for tuning in each week for the game recaps. I hope you all had as much fun reading them as we did putting them together.