This spring, Holliston resident Emma Fedor was proud to release her debut novel, At Sea (Gallery Books). The book, which Fedor describes as part romance, part thriller, part coming-of-age, follows Cara, a recent college graduate and aspiring artist spending the summer on Martha’s Vineyard with her aunt and uncle.
Select Board Handles a Wide Range of Topics
It was a rare Wednesday meeting of the Holliston Select Board as it convened at 7:01 pm on April 19, 2023. Chair Ben Sparrell offered a “familiar” agenda for the meeting.
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National Invitational Baseball Tournament to Feature Holliston 5th & 6th Graders
This summer, a team of Holliston 5th and 6th graders will be participating in the Cooperstown Dreams Park 12U Baseball Tournament. This national invitational tournament brings teams from all over the country together in the birthplace of baseball, Cooperstown, NY.
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Generation Ratify Holliston Names Officer Ciavarra Woman of the Month
Hannah Ciavarra was not always interested in being an officer. However, with an interest in sports and a desire for a new challenge everyday, Officer Ciavarra wanted to pursue law enforcement. She wanted a job where it would never be the same each day, she could learn something new, and would be able to socialize with others. With the help of school counselors in college, she graduated with a bachelors in criminal justice.
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Week #1: Holliston Senior Softball Wrap-Up: (thru 4/16)
The 2023 Holliston Senior Softball season is off to a flying start – some flying higher / further than others.
Free Community Shredding Day – This Saturday, Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, Vesta Real Estate Group will be hosting Vesta’s 11th annual Free Shredding Day. This great event is on April 22nd from 9am to Noon; located at the parking lot of Holliston High School.
Olimpio Pinto Pocas at 74
Olimpio Pinto Pocas, 74, of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 21st from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston.
Public Invited to Upcoming Strategic Plan Community Forums
The Town of Holliston voted at Town Meeting to engage a consultant to develop a 5-10-year strategic plan for the Town, which incorporates all of the department-specific strategic plans and the survey results from the Envisioning Future Holliston Committee. The Town, along with the selected consultant Berry Dunn, needs input from the entire community to develop the town-wide plan. There are many ways to contribute online, in person and at community forums.
Fire / EMS Log for Week of April 7 – 13, 2023
This week’s HFD log includes a mutual aid response as seen above along with the other emergency calls handled by Holliston’s Bravest.
Girl Scouts Visit MA State House
On March 22, 2023, eleven Girl Scouts from Troop 67202 (Holliston) visited the Massachusetts State House. They were accompanied by Representative James Arena-DeRosa (D-Holliston) and legislative aid Jeff Meyers on a tour led by guide Connor Frederico-Grome.