Holliston Farms Day will return September 13, town officials announced this week via the official News Flash, giving residents an early marker for the fall calendar. Meanwhile, the Holliston Public Library is promoting an upcoming online author talk with humorist Michael Perry and conti…
Holliston Parks Commission unanimously approves Eagle Scout lifeguard hut improvement funding. The commission approved spending not to exceed $300 to support Eagle Scout Scott Baribeau's project to add seating and gutters to the back of the lifeguard hut at the town facility. Director of Recreation
Board continues comprehensive permit hearing on Lowland Street development to July 28. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to extend the public hearing on a multi-family project proposed by MP Properties IV, LLC. Michael Scannell of Marcus Partners presented updates on drainage modeling
Holliston Conservation Commission unanimously approves groundwater recharge areas and septic determinations. Chair Ann Marie Pilch's board approved administrative changes at 635 Mayflower Landing, adding three recharge areas to capture driveway and roof runoff, and issued negative determinations of
Holliston has opened the warrant for the October 2026 Town Meeting, giving residents a window to file citizen petitions. The move, posted to the town's website, kicks off the run-up to the fall session where voters will act on articles submitted by both town officials and residents. Tow…
Holliston kicks off the Independence Day weekend with a full slate of closures, celebrations, and uninterrupted services. The Holliston Public Library will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, though digital collections through Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy remain available at al…
Library Trustees unanimously approve switch to Verizon internet service for $139 monthly. The board voted unanimously on July 1 to change from its current service provider to Verizon at $139 per month. Director Jeffrey Smith reported the fiscal year will likely close over budget, with FinnComm
Holliston Board of Assessors approves $1.27M in tax abatements for nine properties. The board unanimously approved fiscal 2026 abatement applications reducing assessments by $1.27 million following negotiations with Holliston Industrial, LLC representatives over properties in the former Pope
Holliston enters the July 4 holiday weekend with road crews already on the job and key service changes in effect. Summertime street paving launched June 29 across multiple town roads, while the town confirmed trash pickup will proceed as normal on Friday, July 3 — no collection delay. H…
Holliston Select Board confronts significant Capital Expenditure Fund overcommitment dating to May 2025. Town Manager Frank Gervasio reported the fund has been overcommitted based on an understanding of available funds that proved inaccurate, appearing to stem from process issues compounded over