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Flora Jean Sparrell passed away peacefully in her home in Holliston, Massachusetts on September 18, 2022, after an illness of a few months.
A memorial service will be held at Medway Community Church on October 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Cohen, 65. Mary passed unexpectedly in the early morning hours Monday, September 26th.
At her request, no services will be held.
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Town Administrator Travis Ahern knows that many Hollistonians check in with the Holliston Reporter Tuesday mornings to catch up on the weekly Select Board meetings. This week the Board is meeting on Tuesday evening so the weekly recap will be on Friday. Mr. Ahern has provided the information below to quench your Tuesday thirst for Town Hall scoop.
Chief Michael Cassidy provides the report of the emergency calls that HFD handled during this week.
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The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is hosting a public workshop entitled “What is your vision of economic development in Holliston?”
In-person and via Zoom participation is available – register below.
Senior Center Assistant Director Amanda Boralessa – Looper provides a snapshot of what’s happening at the Center during the month of October.
Hope you’re not too tired from Celebrating Holliston on Saturday. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown today.
Note that the Select Board will be meeting on TUESDAY night this week.
Yvette and I took pictures of the parade and Yvette took pictures at the Field Day. Some of the pictures are posted here. All the photos are attached at the bottom of this article.
Our Town Historian Joanne Hulbert introduces us to “Old Hendrick” a Nipmuc Owasomaug family member who in the early 1800’s left “Wenakeening” because rain rarely fell in this area.
Even with the recent rains, Holliston remains in Severe Drought conditions.
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The Holliston Public Library is offering two information sessions on the US Department of Labor program, Job Corps whose mission is to help young people 16 – 24 with career preparation.
