1. One More Reason to Hope Tim Murray is the Democratic Nominee in '14

by Dan Haley 2/20/12

Next they'll have something less than fawning to say about Elizabeth Warren. Globe Cartoon [comments:3]

2. Malice Towards None

by Tom Driscoll 2/19/12

Presidents Day is upon us and those so inclined might take a moment to look back at the presidents that the holiday is meant to commemorate. We might ask if there isn't some wisdom or instructive example in the history we could bring to bear on the current day. My thoughts turn to Lincoln. [comments:3]

3. This is Cody

by Andrea Minihan 2/19/12

This is Cody. He is a two year old Corgi who loves to play ball. He is tri-colored and tailless. He has been neutered and is up-to-date on all his vaccinations.

4. Cultural Resource Survey of Bullard Farm Planting Fields

by Martha DeWolf 2/18/12

A piece of the puzzle... I am writing again regarding the proposed development of the planting fields on Bullard Memorial Farm Association property. Phase 1 Intensive archeological testing for a Cultural Resource Survey of the Bullard Farm was done in 1989 in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 in order to prove to the Algonquin Pipeline project that the route through the Bullard farm would do irreparable damage to the land. [comments:3]

5. The Settlement at The Farms: The Stone Fort and King Philip's War (part 2)

by Martha DeWolf 2/15/12

Eight years later, Benjamin Bullard and his neighbors were reprimanded by name in the town bylaws. In 1659 the town of Medfield declared that the settlers at "The Farms” were prohibited from taking any more wood without permission from the town of Medfield because they had wasted it in “maintaining” their bridge. It appears that they complied. Lesser bridges figured prominently in the settlement of the wilderness, too. In 1665 George Fairbanks' daughter, Mary, married Joseph Daniell and settled with him just a mile or so away from her father, but on the other (south) side of Bogastow Brook. [comments:1]

6. Bullard Solar Has Support

by Todd Truesdale 2/14/12

February 9, 2012 Mr. Jack Donovan Chairman, Holliston Planning Board 703 Washington Street Holliston, MA 01746 Letter in Support of the Bullard Farm Solar Project Dear Mr. Donovan, I am pleased to submit this letter of support for the Bullard Farm solar project to Holliston’s Planning Board. Thank you for your consideration. [comments:8]

7. School Superintendent Presents 8% Budget Increase

by William Dowd 2/13/12

Just in case you missed it, at the School Committee meeting on Thursday, February 2, Superintendent Brad Jackson presented his recommended FY13 budget in the amount of $29,723,815. That’s $2,198,761 more than was appropriated for this year and an increase of just about 8%. [comments:3]

8. Two Book Recommendations

by Dan Haley 2/11/12

The Closing of the Muslim Mind is well researched.

9. Thank You

by Emily Warren 2/11/12

Hello, I just wanted to wish all of the Staff (past and present) at Holliston Meadows Pet Resort a Happy Valentine’s Day! [comments:4]

10. Selectmen to Discuss Casino Legislation

by Paul LeBeau 2/7/12

The Board of Selectmen have scheduled a discussion of the casino legislation for Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Adams Middle School, 323 Woodland Street.

11. Semester in Cape Town: Part 3

by Bella Tobin 2/7/12

Peninsula Tour As part of our orientation to the University of Cape Town, the international students are taken on a peninsula tour. The peninsula is part of Cape Town, and the tour included Camps Bay, Simon’s Town, Ocean View, Cape Point, and Cape of Good Hope [comments:2]

12. Selectmen Move on Health Insurance Costs

by William Dowd 2/3/12

Just in case you missed it, the Selectmen took formal action at its meeting on January 30 to put in motion a process to bring over $1.4 million in savings on health insurance premiums to be shared between the Town and its employees. [comments:3]

13. One Year After

by Herb Brockert 1/31/12

Traveling to India one year ago, with my friend Paul Saulnier, has left me with some interesting and beautiful memories. I felt a personal satisfaction helping to improve the sanitation issues at the school where we installed a leaching system. We felt like important dignitaries as the kids greeted us with enthuastic smiles and cheerful good morning wishes when we walked around the village.

14. Falling Out of Love with Cape Wind

by Dan Haley 1/31/12

President Andrew Jackson, Democrat, Populist: "when government subsidizes, the well connected benefit the most". [comments:1]

15. The Civil War & Holliston: 151 Years Later

by Paul Saulnier 1/31/12

Company B of the 16th Massachusetts Regiment saw about 50 Holliston men sign up when the call came in April, 1861. Many more signed up in the years after 1861 as the war dragged on. The names of the men who died are inscribed on the monument at town hall. The money was raised for the memorial by the women of Holliston, who funded many projects in town.

16. Arrival in the New World

by Martha DeWolf 1/31/12

(photo from Wikipedia) The history of a place and the attitude of the people inhabiting it are entangled and inseparable. The Bullards were the direct descendant of a yeoman farming family of Barnham, northwestern Suffolk County, England. Four brothers from that family came to New England in the early 1630’s. [comments:2]

17. Semester in Cape Town: Part 2

by Bella Tobin 1/31/12

A trip to Langa and Robben Island in Cape Town, part of the orientation... prior to the serious class semester class work. [comments:3]

18. Stipends for Elected Officials: A Closer Look

by William Dowd 1/29/12

As budget review season continues, lots of time will spent on some really big numbers. To their credit, the Finance Committee will also spend lots of time on some smaller numbers too. But sometimes, numbers that look small can be deceiving. [comments:9]

19. Semester in Capetown: Part 1

by Bella Tobin 1/27/12

Isabella Tobin, HHS '09, a Junior at the Universtiy of Vermont, is now in Cape Town, South Africa... ... studying at the Universty of Cape Town. She is pleased to share her experience with us. Bella left Boston on Saturday, January 21st for Cape Town. [comments:3]

20. Own a Sump Pump? Listen Up

by Paul Saulnier 1/26/12

It's bad enough if you have to have a sump pump to keep your basement dry. But what do you do with the end of the pipe that takes the water away? [comments:4]

21. Letters from the Attic

by Martha DeWolf 1/25/12

Much has been written about nineteenth century presidents, artists and adventurers. Thin and few are the threads that remain to deepen our understanding of an ordinary 19th century home life in rural New England. (John Anson Bullard and his horse) The story of the Bullard family who farmed in Holliston, Massachusetts, can enlarge and enrich that appreciation. [comments:2]

22. Taking Credit Where Credit/No Credit is Due

by Dan Haley 1/25/12

"will cost Massachusetts consumers approximately four billion over the next four years" [comments:2]

23. Development News from All Over

by David Bastille 1/21/12

Hopkinton officials are set to unveil ambitious plans for a mammoth array of auto dealerships along Route 85 to be known as "Hop City." The project, to be developed by a consortium of business interests, will be situated on the town's south side, near the College Street intersection, adjacent to the Holliston border. [comments:7]

24. Expensive Lesson in Homeowner's Insurance

by William Dowd 1/20/12

After 30 years of claim free, on time premium payments, you can talk yourself into a false confidence that your homeowner's insurance is protecting you in the event of damage to your home. I did. I even paid extra for full replacement value coverage to avoid any issues with depreciation. And then came Irene. (photo courtesy of Wikipedia) [comments:1]

25. What's Your Take

by Bobby Blair 1/18/12

We asked local residents their opinion on: What is the biggest problem facing this country? Here are their answers... [comments:1]