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1. Eighth Annual Historical Society Train Show
by Bill Tobin 2/18/12
The Holliston Historicical Society hosts the eighth annual train show... The Upper Town Hall was the setting for the show for kids of all ages.
2. Conservation Associates Interpret Wenakeening Woods
by Paul Saulnier 2/17/12
February 12, 2012. Members of the Holliston Conservation Commission Associates and others, led by local naturalist Mark Connelly, walked the orange trail and a portion of the blue trail of Wenakeening Woods under clear blue skies and 20 degree weather. In spite of the freezing temperatures this pair of Mallards had plenty of open water near the rail trail which borders Wenakeening Woods.
3. 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]
by Paul Saulnier 2/13/12
Do you know anyone in this class picture? [comments:2]
by Bill Tobin 2/12/12
They are artistic, creative, productive and have lots of fun. The Quilting Club meets twice a month at the Senior Center to share their wares
6. A Super Day for Two Former Hollistonians
by John Shannahan 2/11/12
A couple of former Holliston residents had a super day at the Super Bowl. Jack Bicknell, Jr, and Kevin Systrom were involved with the Super Bowl.
7. Retired Teacher to be a Centenarian
by Bill Tobin 2/10/12
Thelma Pond will celebrate her 100th birthday on March 1, 2012. Thelma retired as an elementary school teacher in 1972 from the Wilder School on Baker Street. [comments:8]
8. Eighth Annual Train Show - New Venue
by Bea Hait 2/8/12
Holliston Historical Society is proud to present the 8th Annual Train Show on February 18 and 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at a NEW venue that will feature a larger display area for the trains: Holliston’s Upper Town Hall, 703 Washington Street. Catering will be provided by The Fairview at Pinecrest. Admission $3 (under 5 free) with $15 max per family.
9. Orchard Neighborhood Reunion
by John "Choo-Choo" Shannahan 2/8/12
The neighborhood known as "The Orchards" is sponsoring a neighborhood reunion on Saturday, March 24th at the Holliston VFW on Woodland Street, 6:30-11PM to reminisce and meet and greet the newcomers to the neighborhood. [comments:7]
10. Celebrate Holliston Accepting Grant Applications
by Michelle Johnson 2/7/12
Celebrate Holliston is now accepting Grant Applications from now until February 29th. The application form is available on the Celebrate Holliston website.
11. The Settlement at The Farms; The Stone Fort and King Philip's War (Part1)
by Martha DeWolf 2/7/12
Two years after the Pequot War, Ann Martyn Bullard was widowed in 1639 when her husband Robert succumbed at age 40 to an un-named illness. His was one of the earliest deaths recorded in Watertown. This article should have appeared before Martha's piece Benjamin Bullard and the Quit Claim Deed.
12. Town Hall Renovation Committee
by Jon Juhl 2/5/12
The Holliston Town Hall Renovation Committee announced that the Town of Holliston will be putting the Holliston Town Hall Exterior project out to bid on Wednesday, February 8th.
13. Benjamin Bullard and the Quitclaim Deed
by Martha DeWolf 2/5/12
Following the 1675-76 war, the Colonial Government began to put pressure on all settlers to be sure they had complied with Colonial Law by obtaining legal land deeds from the sachems in the areas they settled. [comments:1]
14. Fourth Annual Fire and Ice at Lake Winthrop
by Bobby Blair 2/5/12
There was fire but no ice at the Fourth Annual Lake Winthrop Watershed Association's Fire and Ice Event..
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. Walk in Wenakeening Woods This Sunday
by Paul Saulnier 1/31/12
Get some fresh air and burn off a few calories before the game. Join in an easy walk in Holliston's Wenakeening Woods on February 5, 2012 at 1:00 PM.
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]
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]
19. Sixth Annual Holliston Pantry Shelf Souper Bowl
by Amy Porter 1/24/12
Saturday February 4th, 5-8 PM for the annual SOUPer BOWL to support the Food Pantry Upper Town Hall is the place to enjoy these great soups for a worthy cause.
20. The Night Joe Paterno Came to Holliston
by Ann Talbot 1/24/12
Joe Paterno came scouting to a basketball game... (Wikipedia photo) [comments:1]
23. Saving the Past
by Bobby Blair 1/14/12
Destined for the trash bin, assessors records heading back uptown
24. Rail Trail Committee Rejoices
by Bill Tobin 1/11/12
The Holliston Rail Trail Committee has reason to celebrate at their January 11th meeting. After deailing with CSX for 13 years and 5 months, the Town now owns or leases most of the Holliiston Upper Charles Rail Trail right of way. [comments:22]
25. Where's The Ice?
by Bobby Blair 1/7/12
In any normal year fishermen and skaters would abound on Lake Winthrop (photo: January 22, 2009)
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