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Price stability and a significant increase in the amount of renewable energy the community uses to power their homes and businesses were two goals the Town of Holliston had when it requested bids for its energy program. Those goals have now been realized.
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Too often these newsletters contain sobering, but necessary updates about the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, I have good news to report today.
This morning, the Governor announced the first planned rollout for the acquisition and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Commonwealth has already requested 59,475 doses of vaccine from the federal government and expects to receive 300,000 total by the end of December.
The Select Board continued the annual Tax Classification Public Hearing at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
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Some days were quiet and others were very busy for the members of Holliston Fire during this reporting period.
As you have likely seen in these newsletters, most our key public health metrics are trending in the wrong direction in recent weeks. Our positive case numbers are up 193% in the last 30 days, and our hospitalization numbers are up 177%. Our positive test rate is up from 2.3% a month ago to 5.8% today.
The Select Board convened for its December 7, 2020 meeting at 6:30 pm. The agenda was modified so that the Tax Classification Hearing continuation began at 7:30 pm.
The Library Trustees met with Library Director Leslie McDonnell during a brief special meeting on Monday evening at 7 PM to vote on a possible pause of in-person visits to the building.
Today, the administration announced that it was expanding the availability of free COVID-19 testing across the Commonwealth, increasing access to testing sites in areas with a high incidence of COVID-19.
This a busy week for Holliston’s Boards and Committees. The Select Board continues the Tax Classification Hearing at Monday’s meeting.
Catherine “Kay” T. Sheehan, 96, of Holliston, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020.
Funeral services are being held privately with family and burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in West Roxbury.
