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The days are getting longer, and Spring is only a few months away. If your sunlight is limited in your backyard, or if you just can’t stand the thought of digging a backyard garden plot, maybe a ready-made garden spot is just the answer.

Last week, legislation supported by Representative Carolyn Dykema (D – Holliston) Senate President Karen Spilka (D – Ashland) and Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) was signed into law by Governor Baker.

As the pandemic continues to impact every aspect of our daily lives, I wanted to share some promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution process. In Massachusetts, over 200,000 doses of vaccine have already been administered, including 32,984 second doses of the two-stage vaccine.

Quoting the Select Board Chair, the Board tackled a “robust” agenda to kick off the Budget preparation season.
This post has been updated to include a link to the Town Administrator’s full mid-year update.

Several alarm activations were investigated by HFD this week. The ambulance crews handled several medical emergencies.

Updated at 9:30 am. At approximately 11:35 pm last night, Holliston Fire responded to a house fire on Winter Street. Details are not available this morning. Chief Michael Cassidy has referred the Holliston Reporter to the State Fire Marshal’s office who is handling the investigation. This post will be updated as official word is received.

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Holliston’s finest answered 1,381 calls for service / assistance in December. The December calls are shown in comparison to January and July 2020 statistics.

Monday is the MLK Day holiday. The remainder of the week has a busy schedule of Board / Committee meetings.

Thoughts of a ripe red tomato in August are probably the last thing on your mind right now, but how about seeds to start those summertime vegetables in your garden?

Town Clerk, Liz Greendale, announces that nomination papers for the May 25, 2021 Town Election will be available starting February 1, 2021. Please consider serving on a Board / Committee to fill these vacant seats.

The year 2020 would have been the 100th Anniversary of the local American Legion Post #47. Due to the pandemic, like many organizations, the post had to cancel several anniversary events including a bus tour and a laser light show.

So where did fifty years go? The Holliston High Class of 1971 graduates are asking, along with where did everyone go? Several class members are hoping to hold a reunion this year and are asking class members to reach out to them.

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