Historical Commission schedules 1776 timeline display for May Town Meeting
Holliston Historical Commission advances 1776 timeline project for May Town Meeting. Vice Chair Frank Chamberlain and members Joanne Hulbert, Katie Seekell, Pat Pereira, and Melissa Kretching (remote) unanimously approved January minutes and green-lit foam-core displays depicting military and
Historical Commission · Meeting of February 18, 2026
Holliston Historical Commission advances 1776 timeline project for May Town Meeting. Vice Chair Frank Chamberlain and members Joanne Hulbert, Katie Seekell, Pat Pereira, and Melissa Kretching (remote) unanimously approved January minutes and green-lit foam-core displays depicting military and civilian activities, with member Melissa Kretching offering to print materials. The Commission scheduled March 2 and March 14 meetings to develop collection management policies and access the town's historical records at 1750 Washington Street, where Chamberlain will coordinate vault room access with James Keast.
Katie Seekell agreed to chair a new Holliston Garden Club committee planning low-growing perennials around the Civil War Memorial following removal of existing landscaping.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 422 words
Source: the Historical Commission meeting of February 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Holliston meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Holliston who follows town government? Share Townbrief Holliston: they can sign up free.