1. 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.

2. Affordable Housing Proposals

by Bryan Clancy 2/15/12

The Town of Holliston, acting through the Holliston Housing Trust (“Trust”), seeks proposals from affordable housing development organizations to (i) complete construction renovations and improvements and (ii) market and sell to a qualified buyer as an affordable housing unit a Trust owned residential condominium located at 44 Burnap Road, unit #3, in the Town of Holliston, MA. The Trust intends to convey the condominium unit to the entity selected by the Trust upon execution of a Development Service Agreement. [comments:1]

3. 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]

4. 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.

5. Le Club Français @ the Gilman Room

by Doriane Daniels 2/7/12

This Thursday, February 9th, Le Club Français will be gathering at the Holliston Public Library in the Gilman room at 4pm to celebrate Valentine’s Day... [comments:1]

6. Wenakeening Woods Welcomes Walkers

by Paul Saulnier 2/6/12

Members of the Hopkinton Trials Club and Holliston residents listen to Jim Weiler, president of the Upper Charles Conservation Land Trust, owner of Wenakeening Woods, describe the 108 acres of preserved woodlands and the marked trails the walker are about walk.

7. 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]

8. REGIONAL FORUM: CASINO LEGISLATION

by Paul LeBeau 1/25/12

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012, 7:30 P.M. ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 323 WOODLAND STREET, HOLLISTON Please join members of your local Boards of Selectmen as we meet with legislative leaders to discuss the recently passed Gaming Legislation. The discussion will outline the legislation and the options for surrounding communities impacted by the new law.

9. Lions Present Award

by Bill Tobin 1/21/12

The Holliston Lions Club recognizes fellow Lion for his dedication and service to the Lions and the community. DIck Goguen was presented the Melvin Jones Fellow Award and Citations and Proclamation from state and town officials. [comments:1]

10. Bullard Farm Solar Hearing Continued

by Paul Saulnier 1/20/12

January 19, 2012. Neighbors of the Bullard Memorial Farm returned to Town Hall to participate in the public hearing that the Planning Board scheduled for site plan review and to rule on the removal of seven trees along Bullard Street, a designated scenic road. [comments:1]

11. 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]

12. ZBA Considers Variances for Businesses.

by Paul Saulnier 1/19/12

January 18, 2012. Neighbors of projects proposed by owners of the Village Plaza and Kamala Designs, anxious to learn the details, filled the hearing room at Town Hall this night. [comments:3]

13. Cutler Heights and Frozen Pipes

by Paul Saulnier 1/17/12

The first cold snap since Cutler Heights opened created an unexpected problem for residents and management yesterday. The pipes in the attic froze and burst, sending water down on the apartments below. [comments:1]

14. Thefts in the Bullard Neighborhood?

by Bill Tobin 1/15/12

There is signage problem regarding the proposed Bullard Solar Farm project... Signs in oppostion to the proposed Bullard Farm Solar panels on Bulllard Street mysteriously vanish in the wee hours of the night. [comments:4]

15. NIMBY -- Snow, that is...

by Bill Tobin 1/14/12

Is this really winter? Where is the snow? Found some man made snow at Mt Wachusett ski area, and it is just like the real stuff

16. Leos Host Festival

by Bill Tobin 1/12/12

The Holliston Leo Club is sponsoring Jamfest on January 21st. The Leo Club of Holliston is a youth group of the Holliston Lions Club, with a mission similar to the Lions, that is to serve the community and raise money for worthy causes.

17. 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]

18. 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)

19. Planning Board Considers Bullard's Trees

by Bill Tobin 1/6/12

The Planning Board held a public hearing to consider the removal of trees... ... on Bullard Street, a designated scenic road, to accomodate a proposed solar project. [comments:13]

20. 2009 Christmas Season in Mudville

by Paul Saulnier 12/29/11

Two years ago this Christmas. There is a simple elegance to the decorations on the homes in Mudville. [comments:4]

21. Trash and Recycling Pick Up Day?

by Bill Tobin 12/26/11

Just when is trash day? Monday was an official holiday, no postal service, stock market closed etc. which usually means no trash pick up until the next day, and all pick ups are off a day--but not this week. [comments:13]

22. Pantry Shelf Offers Christmas Dinner

by Bill Tobin 12/18/11

Volunteers assembled boxes of assorted food for families in need this Christmas. As of this date, 84 families have requested support from the Food Pantry for their Christmas dinner.

23. Toys for Tots Wrapping Up

by Press Release 12/16/11

Sunday is the deadline to donate at police station for Toys for Tots...

24. Doug Lack Accepts the Donations

by Bill Tobin 12/15/11

The funds raised by C & R Hot Dogs on Tuesday to support Doug Lack's kidney transplant... ...were matched by Fiske's General Store, Holliston Lions Club and the Holliston Business Association's Community Action Fund were presented to Doug on Thursday.

25. Madrigal Singers are Tops Again

by Bill Tobin 12/10/11

The Mudville Madrigal Singers presented awesome and inspirational a cappella Christmas music at the Holliston Historical Society home to a full house on Friday December 9. If you missed it, you can attend this great a capella concert on Sunday at 3 in the afternoon at the Historical Society Asa Whiting House on Washington Street. [comments:1]