The Council on Aging (CoA) recently held its January meeting. Chair Yvette Cain called the meeting to order at 2:06pm on January 19, 2022.
Holliston Historical Society Announces Upcoming Events
The Holliston Historical Society provides a schedule of upcoming events – some in February – and save-the-dates for later in 2022.
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Special Library Programs in February
Library Director Leslie McDonnell highlights several programs being offered through the library in February.
Local Interfaith Support for Colleyville, TX
Members of the Metrowest Interfaith Dialogue Project share an open letter voicing their support to the victims of the hostage-taking at their synagogue in Texas.
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Holliston Youth Basketball – Week 7
In this week’s basketball action – unfortunately Holliston’s last undefeated team was defeated. On the flip side, Holliston took down another town’s last unbeaten team. We had a heartbreaking overtime loss and an exciting one-point win. We also have a 5-game winning streak in the mix – keep it going 4th grade girls!
Select Board: January 24, 2022, Meeting
The Holliston Select Board (SB) held its weekly meeting on Monday, January 24, 2022, at 7:00pm. After calling the meeting to order, Chair Tina Hein invited State Representative Carolyn Dykema, and Dennis Giombetti, representing State Senate President Karen Spilka to provide an update.
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Fire / EMS Log for Week of January 14 – 20, 2022
HFD responded to 26 emergency calls during this reporting period.
Also, we’ve attached Chief Cassidy’s reading of “Pete the Cat Firefighter Pete” courtesy of HCAT.
Evaluating Financial Condition
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, Town Administrator Travis Ahern delivered a presentation entitled, “Evaluating Financial Condition.” This periodic financial picture is a recommended practice by the MA Division of Local Services – Technical Assistance Bureau (DLS TAB).
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We’ve Got 23 Months to Put it Together
Don’t look now but the town’s 300th is only shy of two years away. The Celebrate Holliston Committee has already begun brainstorming for a year-long schedule of events.
What suggestions do you have? Comment here.
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Holliston Actress Stars in “Calendar Girls”
When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and her best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital’s waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar. The news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on their small English village. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame. Directed by Marianne Phinney and based on a true story, Calendar Girls by Tim Firth is the Walpole Footlighters next production.