Updated: Got Stuff?

Got Stuff?

The Holliston High School Class of 2012 has begun the barn-bulging, shed-stuffing, cellar-cramming process of collecting donations for the Senior Class auction.

The auction, an annual event typically held on Columbus Day, is devoted to raising funds to help reduce costs for many of the senior class activities.

It is this ancient reporter’s belief that the auction began in the early 70’s.  I well remember my great contribution to the 1973 auction, when I helped deliver unsold used televisions from the location to the Marshall Street dump. It was there that I and some fellow classmates practiced our best Louis Tiant windups, and delivered some hard stone servings to the face of those fading Philcos. Ah, the joys of delinquency.

Those looking to donate items should call 508-429-0677, ext. 5590 or send an email to hhsauction@gmail.com.

ELECTION FEVER CONTINUES

This past weekend once again featured high-visibility campaigning by many of those seeking office in Tuesday’s election. Sign holders were in abundance at the Hollis-Washington Street intersection, as well as at other downtown locations.

The polls open Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters should be prepared to run the political gauntlet as they head to the gym, where smiles, winks, and good natured shouts will reign.

Holliston should be proud that this election, with its large number of contested races, has been marked by a degree of civility seldom seen at the state or federal level. I believe this is primarily a reflection of the individual candidates, and hope that win or lose, they continue to be involved in making Holliston the great town that it is.