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2 days ago
What is Being Done to our Neighbors Now
Both the Massachusetts House and the Senate have passed versions of “The Protect Act." The bills now go to a conference committee. The main provisions of the bill are: The bill restricts cooperation and communication between state and local law enforcement and ICE and adds additional protections: Prohibits law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status, with narrow exceptions Bars the use of state and local resources for civil immigration enforcement Limits the shar
Jun 6
Your Equity Guide to the May 2026 Holliston Town Meeting
A Primer from Diverse Holliston Town Meeting: Monday, May 11, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Holliston High School Read the full May 2026 Town Meeting Warrant → Town Meeting is one of the most direct forms of democracy we have. Every registered voter in Holliston has a seat, a voice, and a vote. And while the warrant can feel dense — full of legal language, finance committee footnotes, and references to obscure Massachusetts General Laws chapters — what's actually being decided affects e
May 8
Resources for the 2026 Holliston Town Election
Holliston's 2026 ballot is short, but the stakes aren't. With a brand-new superintendent stepping in on July 1, the high school building project officially underway, and another teacher contract negotiation on the horizon, the people we send to School Committee this year will shape the district through one of its biggest transitions in decades. This is the only contested race on the ballot. Three candidates—two incumbents and one newcomer—are running for two three-year seats.
May 8
It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game
A few weeks ago, my 10-year-old played in a soccer match against a team who was abnormally aggressive. There were two players on the other team who were actively elbowing and shoving our players to the ground, and they were doing so when they were sure the ref wasn’t looking. It was purposeful, ill-intended, behavior. As parents, we are not allowed to say anything to the referee, so we found ourselves in the dilemma of wanting to protect our children from harm, while also fol
May 8
Voices of Change
As federal and state-level attacks on the LGBTQ+ community continue, Voices for Change, the Diverse Holliston choir, continues to provide hope through song and community.
May 1
Holliston is hiring a Director of Technology and Learning
The Holliston Public School District is interviewing the three finalists for Director of Teaching and Learning on Wednesday of this week. The public are invited to ask questions of the candidates during the community forum from 6-7:30 on Wednesday, April 8. We strongly encourage you to attend!! This is an important new position that will essentially fill the role of the outgoing Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. The job responsibilities will include cu
Apr 6
No Kings in Holliston
On March 28 2026, municipalities across the nation drew crowds of hundreds of thousands of people to protest the Trump administration in protests titled “No Kings Day”. National tallies recorded numbers of 8,000,000 participants in total across 3,3000 towns and cities. Holliston’s final number was over 1000, with coordinated events happening in neighboring towns of Hopkinton (500+ participants), Ashland (400+ participants), and Medway (180+ participants). Image via Cindy Bu
Mar 31
What Can You Do to Help Your Immigrant Neighbors?
Volunteer The CASA Allies is a group of MetroWest residents who work with the MetroWest Worker Center-CASA to support their work with immigrants. We deliver food, provide or refer for legal services, drive immigrant children to school, provide bond sponsors (the state supplies the money), accompany people to appointments and work with LUCE to observe and document ICE activity. If you want to volunteer, email volunteerteam@mwc-casa.org to speak with someone about the different
Mar 30
Help Holliston Create Denser, More Affordable Housing THOUGHTFULLY
Diverse Holliston aims to engage residents in key issues affecting our town, particularly those impacting our ability to be welcoming and inclusive to current and future residents of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that creating denser, more affordable housing would be a positive step for our town and for those who live and work here. Diverse Holliston is looking for volunteers to monitor the 5 Projects that have been proposed so that residents can be informed
Mar 30
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