As the current trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic continues here in Massachusetts and across the nation, hospitalization numbers will likely continue to climb, and preparations are underway for a “second surge” within our health care system. Nationwide, we are unfortunately on track to hit our all-time high for hospitalized cases sometime this week, and our statewide hospitalization numbers have grown 91% in the last 30 days alone.
Category: Town Government
Elementary School Lunch Menu – November 2020
See what’s on the menu for November. Remember, lunch is free for all students!
COVID-19: November 9, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Last Friday, our statewide COVID-19 public health report contained a sobering reminder of the continued severity of the pandemic: our Commonwealth reported over 2,000 daily new cases for the first time since May 1st.
Holliston Happenings: Week of November 9, 2020
This Wednesday is Veterans Day. Town offices and schools will be closed. We thank and remember all those who have served to protect our nation.
Civics Sunday: Town Meeting Quorum Legal Notice
In accordance with Section 7 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020, notice is hereby given that during its 6:30 P.M. meeting on Monday November 16, 2020, the Holliston Select Board will consider reducing the quorum of the Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday December 5, 2020.
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Library Trustees Meet
During Wednesday evening’s brief meeting of the Library Trustees, Library Director Leslie McDonnell gave a concise report on programs, staff, and the building for October.
COVID-19: November 6, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
Each week, the Department of Public Health releases community-level numbers of COVID-19 testing and positive case totals. Our town-by-town numbers in this week’s public health report can be found below:
Holliston: 156 (+16 from last week)
COVID-19: November 5, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
The town-by-town numbers in this week’s public health report, which I normally share with you on Thursdays, have been delayed until tomorrow, November 6th. In the interim, I wanted to provide a brief update on the COVID-19 testing being conducted by our state’s colleges and universities.
The Finishing Touch on the Rail Trail
The Holliston Rail Trail has a new, clear path through the once gravel parking area between Central and Church Streets. The newly paved parking area adjoins the clearly marked stone dust trail. The safety of walkers and bikers through this area is greatly improved. But it just didn’t happen. This was a great example of teamwork in action.
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COVID-19: November 4, 2020 Update from Representative Dykema
As you know, one of the areas most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has been education. Our school districts, teachers, staff, and families have all worked incredibly hard to preserve student access to safe, high-quality learning during an extremely uncertain time.