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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Holliston Public Schools Closed Friday

Due to Blizzard Nemo, Holliston students will get a snow day.

Holliston Public Schools has announced that there will be a snow day on Friday, Feb. 8. Stay tuned to the Holliston-Hopkinton Patch Storm Center for updates throughout the storm. Don't forget to let us know what you're doing with the day off. Maybe your picture will end up on the Patch.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

AccuWeather Forecasts More Snow Days for Stoughton Students this School Year

AccuWeather.com long-range meteorologists are projecting a weak to moderate El Niño by late summer, which could mean more snow this winter.

It's not even winter yet - in fact fall doesn't begin until September 22 - but Accuweather.com reports that unlike last winter, students (and teachers) can expect more snow days this winter. Despite a rare snowstorm last October, the winter of 2011-2012 was mild and relatively snowless. The school schedules have built-in snow days. Hopkinton is scheduled to get out on June 21, with mak-up days scheduled if needed until June 28. Holliston is scheduled for June 19, however they also have make-up days scheduled until June 26. Based on the Accuweather.com report, school may get out closer to that June 28th date this year.  While Accuweather does not release its full winter forecast until October, Accuweather meteorologist Meghan Evans writes…

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 9

Every channel of every TV in America will show the same thing at 2 p.m. today.

Our daily morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. With the proposed change in Congressional District lines, Jeff Semon is now campaigning in Holliston for a seat in the House of Representatives. The Republican from Lexington is hoping to break into the all-Democrat Massachusetts representation.  2. At 2 p.m. today, FEMA will test its Emergency Alert System, broadcasting a signal that will override all television and radio transmissions for around three minutes.  3. Holliston High School is hosting College Financial Aid night. If you want some information on getting help to pay for college, stop by the school at 7 p.m…

Thursday, November 3, 2011

VIDEO: Superintendent Sounds Off Against NStar

Brad Jackson on why power was cut to Holliston schools Monday.

Monday morning, Holliston's Middle and Elementary schools had their power shut off without warning by NStar. Brad Jackson, superintendent of Holliston schools, explains his frusturation in an interview, the audio from which can be heard below.  The first voice you hear is editor Justin Saglio, the second is Brad Jackson. 

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