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Category: Town Government
The Town’s ARPA Steering Group Continues Reviewing Requests
The Town’s ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Steering Group continued reviewing requests it has received from Town departments, committees, and entities for funding from Holliston’s $4.4 million appropriation. Mr. Ahern convened the meeting at noon on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Ahern noted that member John Cronin would be absent from this meeting.
Trails Committee Discusses Recent Flooding on the Rail Trail
The Holliston Trails Committee met recently. Chair Robert Weidknecht called the remote meeting to order at 7:00pm. Several items were on the committee’s monthly agenda. Three requests for rail trail improvements from the ARPA funds designated to Holliston were discussed and will be used to illustrate the how requests flow through the Town’s approval / deferral process.
Bd. of Health Seeks Public Input on Mask Policy
At the Board of Health meeting NEXT Tuesday at 7:00pm, the Board is seeking community input. The meeting will be accessible via Zoom and phone.
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Holliston Happenings: Week of August 22, 2021
Holliston is getting back from vacation and activities are returning – while being safe. The Select Board meets on Thursday this week.
School Committee Discusses Draft of Face Mask Policy
The Holliston School Committee met remotely on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, with virtual public participation. Chair Cynthia Listewnik opened the meeting at 7PM. Minutes from several prior meetings were approved by roll call vote: Oct. 29, 2020, Dec. 3 and 10, 2020, and June 17, 2021.
Fall Fair Headlines Senior Center September Activities
The Senior Center Annual Fall Fair is only a few weeks away. Items may still be donated through the end of August. Bakers are needed to supply the Cake Sale. Volunteers are always welcome to help prepare for the Fair or to work at the Fair on September 11th.
ARPA Steering Group Reviews Three More Organizations’ Requests
The ARPA Steering Group on Wednesday at Noon to review requests from Youth & Family Services, the Library / Library Trustees, and the Senior Center / Council on Aging.
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Envisioning Future Holliston Completes Its Leadership and Plans Next Steps
Envisioning Future Holliston – aka the Comprehensive Long-range Planning Committee (CLRPC) met recently to continue to flesh out its leadership, focus, and next steps. Chair Stacey Raffi convened the in-person session in Room 105 of Town Hall at 6:00pm. Fortunately, not all seventeen members could attend so the available space allowed for some distancing.
Holliston Happenings: Week of August 15, 2021
Get caught up on what is going on in town this week. Don’t forget, water bills are due this week.