It’s been a hot dry summer and now that fall is upon us, the Downtown Marigold Project is looking to put some color back along the main roads in town. Anyone with a pickup truck is needed to transport potted mums from 260 Highland Street (Mayor’s Plantation) to downtown locations.
Holliston Schools Participate in National School Lunch Program
Holliston Public Schools will be participating in the National School Lunch Program. As part of this program, Holliston Public Schools will offer healthy meals every school day. The Massachusetts legislature has provided funding to make meals available at no cost to all students during school year 2022-2023, regardless of household income. However, families should still complete a Meal Benefit Application as this provides data for key funding for academic resources and may also connect families to additional benefits. This data will also support the additional funds provided by the Commonwealth for this pilot.
State Primary Election: Holliston Unofficial Results
Town Clerk Liz Greendale has shared these unofficial results for the Town of Holliston. The district and state-wide results will be released separately.
The Town Clerk will certify the results as official at a later date.
Fire / EMS Log for Week of August 25 – September 1, 2022
Holliston Fire responded to several medical emergencies and investigated a few odors that caused residents to call in the problem – all ended safely.
The Holliston Historical Society’s 41st Harvest Fair
After a very “toasty” summer, it’s time to welcome in autumn with the Holliston Historical Society’s annual Harvest Fair! Our 41st Fair takes place on Sunday, September 18, 2022, (with a rain date of September 25), from 10 am to 4 pm.
Senate President Karen Spilka’s Health and Wellness Fair to Serve Active Seniors and Their Families
State Senate President Karen E. Spilka’s annual health and wellness fair returns to an in-person format with a revised name, a broadened focus that includes active older adults, a streamlined registration process, and an invitation for younger generations to accompany older family members to the event slated for October 22, 2022.
James “Jim” Robertson, Esq. at 63
James “Jim” Robertson, Esq., of Holliston, MA, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2022, in Rhode Island at age 63.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Church in Holliston, MA. The family invites family and friends to attend a celebration of his life from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Anthony’s on the Green at Pinecrest Golf Course in Holliston, MA.
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Holliston Happenings: Week of September 4 – 10, 2022
A short but busy week in Holliston. Monday’s holiday postpones Trash pickup one day all week.
The Select Board meets on Wednesday and will deliberate on a Tax Increment Financing plan for New England Appliance Group.
American Legion Post 47 Announces Annual 9/11 Awards Ceremony
American Legion Post 47 Past Commander Stephen Bradford announced recently that the annual 9/11 Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 10:00am in the Upper Town Hall. The event is open to the public.
Valle’s Art Featured in Chinatown Murals
Nell Valle, Holliston High School alumna (2017), will have her mural featured this fall in Boston Chinatown on the windows of the Liuyishou Hotpot, 702 Washington Street, as a part of the “Experience Chinatown Arts Festival 2022.”