While most of us were hunkered down as of March 16, 2020, the work of town government continued uninterrupted as the paid professionals and unpaid officials met via Zoom and even conducted hiring procedures for several positions. Here’s what they have to say about trying to start new jobs during COVID. We asked the same questions of all of them. This is the third installment in the series – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Susan Kustka.
A Key to a Bit of Native American Language in Holliston
Town Historian, Joanne Hulbert shares a language lesson. English is the dominant language of Massachusetts and Holliston since its settlement. There was a language spoken here long before the arrival of the Europeans who paid scant attention to the language spoken by the Native Americans. Fortunately, a few people did.
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Holliston Senior Center – July Calendar
The calendar of events for July 2021 with highlights of special events / notices.
Holliston Receives “AAA” Bond Rating
Wednesday, June 30, 2021: Holliston, MA: The Town of Holliston has received an upgraded bond rating from Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (“S&P”) to AAA, the highest available long-term rating on its outstanding general obligation (GO) bonds (upgraded from AA+).
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Annual Flag Count This Weekend!
As we’ve done for the past two 4th of July weekends, we will be out and about Holliston looking for flags and other patriotic displays this coming weekend. We hope that you might choose to join this year’s count.
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Week #11: Holliston Senior Softball Wrap-Up: (thru 6/27)
Here is the season-ending wrap-up for the Holliston Senior Softball League.
Champions were crowned, trophy went missing, and thank you to Mike Ficco and crew.
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Fire / EMS Log for Week of June 18 – 24, 2021
HFD responded to medical emergencies, alarm activation, hazards, and a dumpster fire. Just a typical week for Holliston’s bravest.
Calling all Registered Democrats in Holliston
Holliston Democratic Town Committee members will host a virtual caucus to elect delegates to the 2021 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. The Zoom caucus will convene at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10. All Holliston Democrats are encouraged to participate.
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Another Shout Out to Vendors!
Please sign up ASAP for the Holliston Historical Society 40th Harvest Fair. The date is September 19, 2021 with a rain date of September 26, 2021. We still have spaces available, but these spaces are filling up quickly with 41 already booked.
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Another Busy Night for the Select Board
The Holliston Select Board got an early start at 6:30pm to handle a very robust agenda for its June 28, 2021, meeting.
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