Join in these virtual sessions for children and parents offered by the Holliston Public Library this month.
Category: Town Government
Governance Committee Meets with Town Administrator
The Governance Committee (GC) met remotely Thursday afternoon, 4PM, in an open meeting when they conversed with Town Administrator (TA), Travis Ahern, in another information-gathering session. Chair Sam Tyler reviewed the direction of the Committee’s work with Ahern prior to eliciting his knowledge of Holliston’s Finance and Fiscal Procedures.
COVID-19: October 2, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
It seems like just yesterday that my office sent the first issue of this COVID-19 update. In fact, it’s been over 6 months since this daily update has been arriving in your inbox. During this time many of you have sent notes and suggestions for how we can improve content and delivery and your feedback has been great and appreciated.
COVID-19: October 1, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As we enter a new month, I wanted to provide a brief snapshot of where we are in the Commonwealth’s experience with the pandemic. In the last 6 months, a lot has changed in the way we track and respond to the COVID-19 virus, but there are certain key metrics we can track over time to get a sense of the “curve.”
Mandatory Odd/Even Water Ban Extended Through November 1, 2020
Under the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s Water Management Act Permit to the Town of Holliston, the Holliston Water Department is mandated to impose a Water Ban every year on nonessential outdoor water use; the Water Ban is effective May 1st to September 30th. This year due to the drought conditions the restrictions are extended through November 1, 2020.
COVID-19: September 30, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Each Wednesday, the Department of Public Health releases community-level numbers of COVID-19 testing and positive case totals, which in turn inform the risk category each community in Massachusetts is assigned and the recommended learning model for each school district.
COVID-19: September 29, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Today, the Governor announced that consistently lower-risk communities will enter “Phase 3, Step II” of reopening on Monday, October 5th. As we gather significantly more public health data on a community level than we have before, we’re able to better tailor statewide guidance to a smaller scale.
Perkins Joins Senior Center as Assistant Director
Bryan Perkins joins the Senior Center as Assistant Director in September with the departure of Linda Sottile, whose move to South Carolina to enjoy her grandkids left a vacancy in the Center’s staff. But Perkins has the drive, experience and enthusiasm to assume the challenging role.
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COVID-19: September 28, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
One of the most successful programs to launch as many of the Commonwealth’s businesses and industries reopen is the Shared Streets and Spaces grant program, which allows cities and towns to make rapid changes to streets, sidewalks, and public spaces to improve social distancing, outdoor recreation, and small business operations to keep communities safe and thriving.
Holliston Cultural Council Seeking Proposals
The Holliston Cultural Council seeks funding proposals from local artists, organizations, and schools. The Council provides cultural programming for a variety of ages and interests throughout the year, including music and dance performances, visual arts exhibits and workshops, and school-based events.