HFD responded to twenty-six emergency calls during this reporting period – with no disruption of service as the Central Fire Headquarters gets a new entrance.
Holliston Pops on Friday Night
The annual Holliston Pops concert returns this Friday night, June 9th (rain date Saturday, June 10th) at Kamitian Field. Tickets are adults, $15.00, and students/seniors $10.00. Gates open at 6:00 PM, with stadium seating.
Melinda Rae Blood at 58
Melinda Rae Blood, 58, of Holliston, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
People are invited to gather on Saturday, June 10th from 10:30-11:00 a.m. at Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St.
Holliston Happenings: Week of June 4 – 10, 2023
Congrats to the Class of 2023.
Hope the weather warms up for the upcoming outdoor graduation parties / events!
Ask the Assessor
Holliston’s Principal Assessor answers the question, “Am I old enough to get a senior citizen property tax reduction?”
HCAT and Chief Cassidy Win AIVA “Award of Distinction”
The winners of the 29th Annual Communicator Awards have officially been announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). With around 3,000 entries received from across the US and around the world, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals. “Story Time with Chief Cassidy: Dial 911” (Episode 29) was recognized as an Award of Distinction winner in the Film/Video – Youth Audience category.
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Help the Historical Commission – Take the Survey
The mission of the Holliston Historical Commission is to identify, preserve, and protect the historical resources of the Town, specifically buildings and structures as well as town records and documents.
This community survey will help the Historical Commission develop a list of important places, statues, landscapes, and more around town. The list will be the foundation for an inventory process to recognize these places.
Select Board Reorganizes for the Coming Year
The Holliston Select Board held a brief meeting on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The primary purpose of the meeting was to determine the roles each member would hold during the coming year. The 2022 – 2023 Chair Ben Sparrell opened this meeting at 7:01pm.
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Rail Trail Central Street Crossing – Please Push the Button
The newly renovated Blair Square section of the Upper Charles Rail Trail has been reopened to trail users. With this multi-purpose installation, there are some safety reminders that seem appropriate: there are “rumble strips” of granite in the trail surface to caution bicyclists to slow down through Blair Square, and the Central Street crosswalk as rapid-flashing beacons to alert drivers to pedestrians.
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Week #7: Holliston Senior Softball Wrap-Up: (thru 5/29)
This week’s “highlights” begin with our “embedded sports reporter” missing the STOP sign rounding 3rd . . .