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As parts of our Commonwealth begin to reopen and more businesses are slated to reopen next Monday, I want to begin today’s newsletter by talking a little about where we are as a Commonwealth.

The April statistics show how policing during the pandemic has changed to better protect and serve Holliston. Thank you HPD for your service during these most challenging times.

For 11 years, we’ve seen St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus downtown and at nearby grocery stores selling their annual charity raffle tickets to help local and national organizations. But there’s a problem this year.

In these strange times we hope you all are well and staying safe. If you are ready to spend 40 minutes on a talk about reducing your carbon footprint and saving money in your home, we invite you to Zoom along with us on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00 or Saturday, June 20, at 10:00. Pre-registration is required.

I (Rep. Dykema) appreciate the feedback you continue to send in response to the reopening plan that was announced by the Governor on Monday.

Several ambulance calls were answered during this reporting period. Fitting, as this week is National EMS week. Thank you to our dedicated ambulance crews.

The public is invited to view the Memorial Day Service streamed live on Facebook by HCAT TV. In person attendance is by invitation only.

Following yesterday’s news that Massachusetts will be entering Phase 1 of our staged reopening plan, we’re all hoping that we’ve turned a corner in the pandemic and have begun making progress toward our new normal.

The children of Beatrice (Turner) Schofield sadly announce the passing of their much-loved mother on May 13, 2020.

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The Select Board conducted many items of Town business at Monday’s meeting – none more important than authorizing us to bring our yard waste to the recycling center.

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With updates on two old business items and four new business items and on their Thursday night agenda, the School Committee met until 10:49 PM, with much discussion and many items carried over to next week.

As many of you have already heard, the Governor released additional guidance on the state’s reopening plan this morning. There is a huge amount of information that has been released along with this plan.