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1. 2019 MA Walking Tour Visits Holliston; June 17, 2019

by Press Release 6/15/19

A free concert will be held in the Holliston Library on Monday, June 17, 2019 from 6 - 8 pm.

2. Old Ironsides Commemorates D-Day

by Paul Deschenes 6/15/19

Photos courtesy of Tom Blair On Friday, June 7th, hundreds of active duty military and veterans were invited to be aboard the USS Constitution for a turn around in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. A handful of members from Holliston's American Legion Post #47 were fortunate enough to be among those in attendance.

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3. Memorial Service for Lt. Burleigh Curtis on June 15th

by Bobby Blair 6/13/19

4. Week #9: Holliston Senior Softball Wrap-Up: (thru 6/9)

by Ken Sawyers 6/12/19

5. Police Log for Week of June 2 - 8, 2019

by Paul Saulnier 6/11/19

Arlo visited site on Norfolk and we shared the roads with a fox and an owl.

6. Bar Athena Brings New Dining Experience to Holliston

by Matt Ristaino 6/8/19

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7. Week #8: Holliston Senior Softball Wrap-Up: (thru 6/2)

by Ken Sawyers 6/5/19

8. Police Log for Week of May 26 - June 1, 2019

by Paul Saulnier 6/4/19

Confirmed: there are no ticket quotas in Holliston and the squeaky wheel on Jennings gets some attention.

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9. Holliston Community Calendar - June 2019

by Chris Cain 6/3/19

10. Give Back to Givers; May Volunteer of the Month

by Press Release 5/31/19

Each month, Give Back to Givers honors a "Volunteer of the Month" to highlight his/her service and dedication to the town of Holliston, and to show how important volunteerism is to the town. This month we honor Kathy Shore.

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11. Week #7: Holliston Senior Softball Wrap-Up: (thru 5/27)

by Ken Sawyers 5/30/19

12. Police Log for Week of May 19 - 25, 2019

by Paul Saulnier 5/28/19

Have I got a deal for you.

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13. Holliston Remembers America's Fallen

by The Publishers 5/28/19

14. Civics Sunday: Memorial Day

by Yvette Cain 5/26/19

When I was 11, I played a bugle in a drum and bugle corps. Yearly we played several parades, including those for Memorial Day. Marching down streets in different towns, I only thought of my music, my feet marching to the beat, and the weather conditions.

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15. Memorial Day Reflections

by Bill Dooling 5/25/19

Today, while our daughter Shannon was reorganizing our Mudville shed she found my old Army fatigue jacket.

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16. Memorial Day Parade Marshal Announced

by Chris Cain 5/24/19

Commander (CDR) John A. Benda USN of Holliston will serve as this year’s parade marshal.

17. Memorial Day Services Schedule

by Bobby Blair 5/23/19

18. Week #6: Holliston Senior Softball Wrap-Up: (thru 5/19)

by Ken Sawyers 5/23/19

19. Police Log for Week of May 12 - 18, 2019

by Paul Saulnier 5/21/19

Hit me, I dare you.

20. Energy Tip for Week of May 20, 2019

by Press Release 5/20/19

Where Did That Electricity Go?

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One Year Ago: New Gun Shop in Town

by Bobby Blair

When HollistonReporter.com published this article about the new business in town, we were not prepared for the ensuing controversy. Have you run out of ideas for that perfect gift for Christmas? We logged well over 100 comments, both for and against, about a gun shop in Holliston.

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Pedestrian Struck

by Bobby Blair

December 24, 2015: HPD Media Release added.

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Break in at Holliston Firearms

by Paul Saulnier

Saturday, January 26, 2013. At approximately 7:30 AM, police responded to a call to 838 Washington Street about a break into Holliston Firearms.

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Open Letter to Dr. Jackson

by Jack Harper

Dear Dr. Jackson, We have three children at Placentino Elementary. Everyone I know says great things about the administration and the teachers at our extraordinary school. They have created a loving learning environment which make our children and other students anxious to be there every single day.

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Holliston Then and Now

by Bill Tobin

This article has been published in 2009 and 2013, and received many comments that are republished. Newcomers and old timers too appreciate our town then and now. Holliston has changed over recent years. Do you remember ... ... Izzy and Al's Restaurant? The Colonial Pharmacy? Walter's Dairy? The Mighty Midget? The Historical Society's old home? Joe's Barber Shop? Knowlton's Market ? The Edison Shop? Russell's Market? Aubuchon's? just to name a few.

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Town Hall Like You've Never Seen It

by Bobby Blair

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One Down, One To Go

by Paul Saulnier

After successfully crushing Bullard Memorial Farm's efforts to establish a solar farm in their neighborhood, Bullard Street residents have set their sights on ending shooting at the Holliston Sportsmen's Association.

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Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk

by Bobby Blair

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Marijuana Farm: an opportunity or liability?

by Mary Greendale

Last week, local resident and businessman Fran Colantonio approached Selectmen with a proposal to construct an indoor, fully secure 50,000 square foot marijuana farm on 200 acres in Hopping Brook Industrial Park.

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Mother and Daughter Struck in Crosswalk

by Bobby Blair

Two people were struck by a vehicle in the crosswalk downtown Saturday afternoon

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