
Local Lore
by Julie Damigella 9/3/10
Newcomers Activities Fair The Holliston Newcomers Club is hosting the annual Activities Fair to invite potential and existing members to get into the swing with the Club this fall.
by Press Release 9/2/10
Joey Larracey Bowl On Friday, September 3, the Holliston football team will host the annual “Joey Larracey Bowl” at Kamitian Field in Holliston. The scrimmage against Framingham will begin at 7 p.m. with all proceeds benefitting the Joseph J. Larracey Scholarship Fund.
3. Letters Home to Bullard Farm
by Martha DeWolfe 8/28/10
More Letters from the Bullard Farm (two years ago on HR)
4. All Aboard the Waushakum Live Steamers
by Paul Saulnier 8/28/10
All Aboard the Waushakum Live Steamers As the saying goes: the only difference between little boys and big boys is the size of their toys. Peter MacMurray, a member of the Steamers, displays his colors (and his best side) above.
5. HFMRA Hosts Golf Tournament
by Justin Brown, FF/EMT-P 8/25/10
HFMRA Hosts Golf Tournament Holliston Firefighter’s Mutual Relief Association (HFMRA) once again hosted a golf tournament at Glen Ellen Country Club in Millis. (Firefighters & EMTs talk and enjoy coffee while waiting for the shotgun start)
by Bill Tobin 8/21/10
Confused Skunk A skunk is not always in control.. This Saturday morning visitor on Winthrop Street had no idea what do to regain his supremacy.
by Paul Saulnier 8/3/10
Last Concert of the Summer August 3, 2010. Is summer really over? Nah. It's just the last concert for this summer put on by the Arts Council. Featured this night was Ben Rudnick & Friends and the event was billed as a children's concert.
8. Celebrate Holliston/Citizen of the Year
by Bill Tobin 7/30/10
Celebrate Holliston/Citizen of the Year It is that time of year again....you have the opportunity to nominate a man and/or woman to be considered for the grand title of Holliston CITIZEN of the YEAR.
9. Two Years Ago: History of Church and Town
by Bill Tobin 7/29/10
Two Years Ago: History of Church and Town What would the town of Holliston look like without the church-on-the green? The fact is, there would not be a town of Holliston without that church.
by Ann Talbot 7/22/10
Senior Statistics Some facts about our senior citizens: They comprise 18.9% of the population of Holliston They comprise 29.4% of Holliston's registered voters...
11. Walking on the Moon, July 20, 1969
by Ann Talbot 7/19/10
Walking on the Moon, July 20, 1969 Originally posted on July 20, 2009 It was one of those "where were you when..." moments.
by Bobby Blair 7/14/10
Looking Back to 1900 What a difference 110 years can make...
13. Central Burial Ground in Need of Repair
by Bobby Blair 7/13/10
Central Burial Ground in Need of Repair First reported two years ago today Some of Holliston's oldest reminders of our Colonial Heritage lay in ruin -- -
14. Holliston Baseball History: July, 1910
by Joanne Hulbert 7/10/10
Holliston Baseball History: July, 1910 Holliston played baseball 100 years ago and the weekly games were recorded so that we could replay the games again in our mind. We bring them to you now in this, the first in a series of articles, as the Mudville Base Ball Club prepares to take on Stockton on July 31, 2010.
15. Happy 4th of July, Holliston
by Bobby Blair 7/4/10
Happy Fourth of July, Holliston Submitted by Bobby Blair, 2008 Holliston has helped build this nation we call the United States since before the Revolution -- reminders in town abound. From its earliest days, the town was built around the church.
by John "Choo-Choo" Shannahan 6/30/10
Mudville to Stockton Six years, and countless thousands of words ago, The New York Times brought forth to an unsuspecting populace the details of a controversy that threatened to tear our country apart.
by Paul Saulnier 6/26/10
HCAT Holds Open House Celebrating twenty-five years of broadcasting local events, Holliston Cable Access Television opened its doors to the public for four hours on Saturday, June 26, 2010.
18. Crafters, Artists and Antique Dealers Invited
by Bea Hait 6/25/10
Crafters, Artists and Antique Dealers Invited ...to participate in Harvest Fair
19. 8th Annual Historical Society Breakfast with the Cars
by Paul Saulnier 6/22/10
8th Annual Historical Society Breakfast with the Cars It was hot this Fathers Day, June 20, 2010, but it didn't rain. And they came in larger numbers than ever.
by Bill Tobin 6/21/10
Summer is Here. Hooray... Summer solstice is past and school is out. Time for fun... We Hollistonians are fortunate to have beautiful Lake Winthrop for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, picnicking and to just enjoy the scenery.
21. Letters Home to the Bullard Farm
by Martha DeWolfe 6/17/10
Letters Home to the Bullard Farm "...a case of cutting off the top of the thighbone of a boy was somewhat unpleasant". (originally published June 17, 2009)
22. Softball League is Alive and Well
by Ann Talbot 6/16/10
Softball League is Alive and Well In its third decade Holliston Senior Softball League is nearing the end of its season. (above: Derek, Jeff, Jeremy Cordon of Jasper Rock)
by Paul Saulnier 6/15/10
Breakfast with the Cars The Historical Society is holding its Eighth Annual Old Time Car Show on Fathers Day, June 20, 2010, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM at 547 Washington Street, across from the Police Station.
24. Underclassmen Awards Night
by Bill Tobin 6/13/10
Underclassmen Awards Night The seniors had their day. Now the underclassmen have an evening of awards. Many received awards, but one was special to Holliston.
25. HCAT Open House to Benefit the Holliston Pantry Shelf
by Jenny McGee 6/11/10
Holliston Cable Access TV (HCAT) Open House to benefit the Holliston Pantry Shelf