Select Board Chair Tina Hein called the June 7, 2021 meeting to order at 7:00pm. The Board had an extensive agenda that featured presentations by several groups / individuals – many in-person for the first time in a long time.
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Holliston Community Leader Tina Hein Honored as a 2021 Commonwealth Heroine
This month, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women announced the 2021 Commonwealth Heroine Award honorees. The annual awards recognize women across the Commonwealth for their extraordinary contributions to their local communities in public or community service. Among this year’s honorees is Tina Hein, a Holliston resident nominated by Representative Carolyn Dykema.
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Holliston Happenings: Week of June 7, 2021
Things are starting to pop – plants and public events.
Check here every Monday to see all that’s going on around town.
Carnival and Light Show Meld – Save the Dates
The COVID-19 Pandemic still has its tentacles in planning and events, especially concerning those involving larger groups. Last year the local Lions Club cancelled its annual carnival due to Governor Baker’s stay-at-home orders. The local American Legion Post 47, equally affected, cancelled its Laser Light Show at Goodwill Park in July to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
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Milestone: Holliston Nurse Practitioner Pessin Recognized by Boston Globe
Kerrilyn Pessin, Nurse Practitioner with Commonwealth Cares Alliance, wife to Daniel Pessin and mother of four children, was recognized by her employer and selected by The Boston Globe for her efforts both in volunteering to be a on a COVID-19 task force where she provided in-home care to patients throughout the pandemic, and continues today, and for caring for a patient unable to obtain needed medical treatment during the Governor’s stay-at-home orders at the start and most fearful time of the pandemic.
Planning Board Concludes Public Hearing on 555 Hopping Brook Special Permit – Deliberations Are Next
Chair David Thorn called the June 3, 2021, meeting of the Holliston Planning Board to order at a little past 7:00pm. He welcomed newly elected member Barbara Peattie to the Board.
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Holliston Cable Access TV Receives Batchelder Award
Holliston Cable Access Television is pleased to announce that it has received the 2021 Batchelder Award for Excellence in Education from Holliston Historical Society.
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School Committee Welcomes New Members
School Committee (SC) Chair Stacey Raffi called Thursday evening’s open meeting of the SC to order at 8:13 PM, following Executive Session for the purpose of collective bargaining strategy with the Holliston Federation of Teachers (HFT).
Don’t Let Your Old Pool Become A Mosquito Breeding Ground – And It’s Free!
Information from the Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project and the Holliston Board of Health about free mosquito larva control. Maybe you are a candidate for this service?
Library Trustees Vote in New Slate of Officers
The Wednesday evening (6.2.21) meeting of the Library Trustees was called to order by Chair Nancy Baron, following the reading of the statement for remote participation. All Trustees were present.