Bill Tobin
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Do You Have Icicles?
by Bill Tobin 2/1/2019
Do Icicles have a Message? What can we learn from their formation?
Christmas Past
by Bill Tobin 12/24/2017
First published on December 3, 2011. Were you a kid or a parent in the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's or 80's? If the answer is yes, you will enjoy reminiscing with the decorations, toys and stuff from those years.
2014 Celebrate Holliston at Goodwill Park
by Bill Tobin 8/20/2017
Celebrate Holliston 2017 is on SEPTEMBER 16th Celebrate Holliston 2014 was a fun day for all, and weatherman cooperated too.
2011 Celebrate Holliston Parade
by Bill Tobin 8/12/2017
Celebrate Holliston 2017 is on SEPTEMBER 16th The postponed September 2011 Celebrate Holliston Day went on as scheduled on October 1, 2011. The day began with a parade on Woodland Street to Central to Goodwill Park. The weather was threatening, but did not dampen the spirit of the day.
Celebrate Holliston Back in 2008
by Bill Tobin 8/3/2017
Note: Encore from 2008. Everything in this article is from 2008. We have been asked to remove the article as it is confusing some. Our intent is to publish all the Celebrate Holliston events from 2008 to last year. Do you really want to forget the past? Celebrate Holliston Soon Another year has gone by and it is time to Celebrate Holliston again. Celebrate Holliston began in 1991 to promote civic pride, improve and preserve the character of the community..
Water Ban as of May 1st.
by Bill Tobin 4/16/2017
A water ban is in effect in Holliston under the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Water Management Protection's Act effective May 1st banning non-essential outdoor water use.
Paul Revere and Bill Dawes Ride Again
by Bill Tobin 4/15/2017
April 17th is the official Patriots' Day, locally known as Marathon Day, but it is the day of the Paul Revere ride re-enacted by locals. Paul Revere does have a real Holliston connection too.
Selectmen Met on April 12th
by Bill Tobin 4/14/2017
The selectmen welcomed Chief Stone at his formal swearing in ceremony and then proceeded to a regular BOS meeting.
Matthew Stone Sworn in as Chief of the Holliston Police Department
by Bill Tobin 4/13/2017
Town Clerk Liz Greendale swears in Matthew Stone as Chief of the Holliston Police on Wednesday April 12, 2017 in Upper Town Hall with a room full of admiring witnesses.
Town Election Candidates
by Bill Tobin 4/10/2017
Nomination papers have been submitted for the 12 open positions to be chosen by resident voters at the Town election on May 23, 2017. Be prepared to cast votes.
Easter Egg Hunt
by Bill Tobin 4/9/2017
The Community Farm Advisory Committee held its first annual Easter Egg Hunt at Holliston Community Farm on Rogers Road for kids age 1-12.
Sgt. Stone now Chief Stone
by Bill Tobin 4/6/2017
It is official As of noon on Wednesday April 5, 2017, Sgt.Matthew Stone was sworn in as the Chief of Police for the Holliston Police Department.
Holliston has a New Police Chief
by Bill Tobin 4/4/2017
The Board of Selectmen met on Monday to make a difficult decision: Who will replace retiring Chief John Moore? Three candidates had been interviewed by the selectmen last week. All three had merit. Now the selection.
Holliston Author Presents at Library
by Bill Tobin 4/2/2017
Holliston author and life coach Maria Salomao-Schmidt will present “Finally Full of Yourself: Unlocking Your Spiritual DNA” at the Holliston Public Library on Wednesday, April 5 at 7 pm.
Selectmen Interview Police Chief Candidates
by Bill Tobin 3/31/2017
Board of Selectmen interview the three final candidates, all current members of the Holliston Police Department to replace Chief John Moore.
Candidates To Be Interviewed for Police Chief
by Bill Tobin 3/25/2017
Over thirty potential candidates who applied to be appointed Holliston Police Chief to replace retiring Chief John Moore has been reduced to three finalists. It is now up to the Board of Selectmen to select one of the three as the new Holliston Police Chief.
Tobacco Sale Age May Change
by Bill Tobin 3/17/2017
The sale of tobacco products to 18 year olds may be upped to 21. The Board of Health will consider the change in Holliston.
Pitt Mens' Glee Club Concert at Saint Mary's Church
by Bill Tobin 3/16/2017
The Pitt Men's Glee Club of the Universty of Pittsburg visted St. Mary's Church in Holliston as one of the five sites of their spring tour. A great program was presented with first class professionalism, beautiful and rich voices sung with emotion, all from memory.
Lions Raffle Winners
by Bill Tobin 3/14/2017
The Lions Club annual ten thousand dolllar raffle was held on Saturday, March 11th at Glen Ellen. Toward the end of the evening and its climactic point, ten final tickets remained after 290 were drawn for elimination and were eligible to share the 10K. But this year, the ten was reduced, by choice, to three who shared the ten thousand dollar prize.
Garden Club Seed Ball Class
by Bill Tobin 3/5/2017
The Hollisron Garden Club sponsored a program at the Library Gilman room to promote saving butterflies by creating seed balls.