There was only limited news today, but I’d like to take the opportunity to encourage you to support neighbors who may be experiencing job or income loss. Our food pantries fill essential nutritional needs during this time and I encourage you to support your local pantry with either a monetary donation or needed grocery items listed on their websites.
Category: Town Government
American Legion & Farm Leaders Celebrate Earth Day
The wind whipped across the field on Wednesday and the temperatures felt more like early March as several members of the local American Legion and farm community gathered to celebrate Earth Day.
COVID-19 April 24, 2020 Update From Representative Dykema
Some positive news from the Governor’s press conference today: our state’s Commissioner of Public Health, Dr. Monica Bharel, made her first public appearance since recovering from COVID-19 which she contracted last month.
COVID-19 April 23,2020 Update From Representative Dykema
Today, the Governor released a public service announcement urging Massachusetts residents who require urgent or emergency care for all conditions, not just COVID-19, to seek medical attention if they need it.
COVID-19 Update From Representative Dykema; April 22, 2020
Happy Earth Day to all!
If you are quarantining with young children, here are some fun ideas for safe, educational activities to celebrate and learn about nature during Earth Day. Almost all of these activities can be done in and around the home.
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COVID-19 Update #33 From Representative Dykema
For the fifth consecutive day in a row, new cases of COVID-19 have dropped, although overall numbers remain relatively high. Today, the Governor announced that school closures for childcare, pre-K, and K-12 programs will continue through June for all public and private schools.
COVID-19 Update # 32 From Representative Dykema
April 20th Update: I want to wish everyone a healthy and safe Patriots’ Day. This holiday celebrates and recognizes the perseverance, dedication, and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom – theirs and ours. Today, we instead recognize the dedication and sacrifice of our healthcare professionals, first responders, and essential services workers who are participating in the ultimate marathon – saving lives and protecting the public health.
Holliston Happenings for the Week of April 20, 2020
Today is Patriots Day. Then, the colonists fought the British. Now, we’re fighting a virus. We will win again!
School Committee Meets Remotely
The School Committee met Thursday night in the privacy (somewhat) of each member’s home, voting once again to conduct business remotely during Holliston’s stay at home advisory.
COVID-19 Update #31 From Representative Dykema
U.S. Army Chief-of-staff General McConville spoke at the Governor’s briefing on April 18th. He said we are fighting a war against an invisible foe – the virus. A critical part of the strategy is identifying and quarantining those who have the virus. Two components of this strategy are increased testing and contact tracing.