Nancy Farrell
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Library Is Open, But You Can't Go In
by Nancy Farrell 11/21/2018
Three cheers for our Library staff!
Art Saves Lives 2016
by Nancy Farrell 5/12/2016
You are invited to attend the 2016 Art Saves Lives Exhibition on Thursday, May 19th, 4-8pm at Holliston High School.
Night Two -- Annual Town Meeting, May 10, 2016
by Nancy Farrell 5/12/2016
Holliston Selectmen vote yes on Article 30 at Tuesday night's Town Meeting. The Town voted 158 to 28 to fund the plan to put traffic lights in downtown Holliston.
Board of Selectmen Met April 27
by Nancy Farrell 4/28/2016
Selectmen Jay Leary, Chairman Jay Marsden, and Kevin Conley (l to r) met to finalize documents for Town Meeting, coming up on May 9. Mark your calendars.
BOS Meets November 18, 2015
by Nancy Farrell 11/19/2015
New lower kilowatt rate for electricity, new lower tax rate, and the approval of the new business development of a cannabis cultivation facility...
The Butterfly Aviary is Open
by Nancy Farrell 7/15/2015
The Butterfly Aviary is a place of beauty and wonder for all to enjoy and explore. Last Saturday afternoon's grand opening was a very special event.
Medical Marijuana -- Confusion and Frustration
by Nancy Farrell 6/29/2015
The Holliston Police Department hosted an informal discussion and exchange of ideas about the issues presented by the law concerning the medical use of marijuana that went into effect in January 2013 entitled "An Act for the Humanitarian Use of Marijuana." The law has caused confusion about who is legitimately covered under it and frustration for patients looking for relief offered by the medical use of marijuana. The discussion was led by Chief John Moore and Detective Charles Todd.
Board of Selectmen Meets -- May 27, 2015
by Nancy Farrell 5/29/2015
Last night's topics ... filling Paul LeBeau's shoes and setting financial policies for informal practices. What questions do you have for the three final candidates for Town Administrator?
Board of Selectmen Meets -- May 20, 2015
by Nancy Farrell 5/21/2015
Jay Marsden is the new Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, three members of the Police Department receive Recognition for their years of service, Susan and Robert Bradley receive Civilian Distinguished Service Awards and Holliston High School junior Thivakkar Mahendran presents a Holliston App for improving communication in the community. And a discussion of Ballot Question 1 and the appointment of the new downtown traffic committee.
Be Safe and Be Seen Crossing Washington Street
by Nancy Farrell 5/19/2015
Colorful flags in buckets turned up this morning at the crosswalk at Washington and Central Streets. Be Safe and Be Seen, they say, push the button, take a flag, cross the street safely, leave the flag in buckets
Town Meeting, Part 3
by Nancy Farrell 5/8/2015
It took a while, but eventually 100 residents showed up. Eventually about 150 attended the third and final night of Town Meeting.
Town Meeting, Part 2
by Nancy Farrell 5/6/2015
Debate over employee health insurance and downtown traffic management sent Town Meeting into overtime and a third night.
Peppy the Penguin Celebrates Book Drive
by Nancy Farrell 3/25/2015
Peppy the Penguin and Placentino School Assistant Principal Susan Gleason are very excited about the success of the Reach Out and Read Book Drive.
Board of Selectmen Meets - February 11
by Nancy Farrell 2/13/2015
The Selectmen asked for patience and indulgence in the Town's snow removal, State Representative Carolyn Dykema spoke about what's going on at the State House, our football champions received a town proclamation for their team work and dedication, and Youth and Family Services Director Margaret Fitzpatrick presented the FY16 budget for review.
PTSA/SEPAC Drug Forum
by Nancy Farrell 2/10/2015
A panel of local experts addressed a packed audience at the Adams Middle School auditorium to talk about drugs and our kids. The forum was organized by the Holliston PTSA/SEPAC.
Good Coffee and Conversation with Selectmen
by Nancy Farrell 1/12/2015
It was a lively and in-depth discussion at Coffee Haven on Saturday morning that included the possible acquisition of tasers for the Police Department, the development of the Andrews School, the Green Community program, Town Administrator vs. Town Manager, OPEB contributions vs. the schools' every day operations.
Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence
by Nancy Farrell 12/19/2014
The Holliston Democratic Town Committee held a candlelight vigil on the green at the Congregational Church to remember the victims of gun violence in recent years. It was the eve of the second anniversary of the mass shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.