Holliston is the city of New England in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of Greater Boston. The population is 13,547 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Massachusetts region, located west of Boston, known as MetroWest. Holliston is the only town in Middlesex County bordering Norfolk and Worcester.
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History
In the earliest European settlement period, where Holliston is now part of the Awassamog family of Natick (the first Nipmuc Praying Town), who also holds authority over the land near the Waushakum Pond in Framingham and landed near Annamasset in Mendon. In 1701, a large amount of land covering the western half of Holliston, eastern Milford and parts of Hopkinton and Ashland was given to local Nipmucs in exchange for land with Sherborn. Their ownership of the treaty was short, as the settlers bought the land there until all traces of Nipmuc's presence disappeared. The Nipmuc village of Mucksquit (translated - "the place of many grass"), located on the Wennakeening beach (translation - "smile of the great spirit") is near the Morse family farm site, today known as Winthrop Lake. The Morses, Sheffield, Marshalls and Bullards and many others follow the Pout Lane (Native American footprint, now partly modern day Rte 16 and Highland St., respectively) into new territory and settle along the way, thus forming a group of farms that will eventually become Holliston. John Eliot and Daniel Gookin (Christian missionaries) also follow the path in the search for converts to Christianity and encourage Nipmucs to gather to the villages, which makes it their task to find them more easily. Although not as famous as Bay Path or Old Connecticut Path, Pout Lane played a major role in the settlement of Holliston and other points in southwest Boston. Holliston, part of Sherborn, was first inhabited by Europeans in 1659 by Massachusetts Bay Puritans. The town of Holliston was established on December 3, 1724, subject to approval by the General Court petition requesting that "the western part of Sherborn be the City." The name was taken in honor of Thomas Hollis of London, a benefactor of Harvard College. The first city meeting was held at Timothy Leland's house on December 23, 1724, "in which five were elected and all other necessary officers were elected." The city has grown from a community of several hundred residents who set aside 10 pounds per year for public education to a community of over 13,000 with an annual budget of more than $ 40 million including more than $ 23 million for a nationally recognized school system.
In "Holliston" by Images of America and Holliston Historical Society, it is written: An article in a local newspaper in 1894 marked Holliston's charm as a classic New England village, which, according to the story, arises only because of the talents of his people. Maybe this is so, because there is no great moment in history to mark the founding of this city. Holliston has been a reflection of the population's attainment of this place for over three hundred years, and although the city must admit there is no greatness to compete with Boston, Lexington, or Concord, Holliston does define itself as the home of the heroes of ordinary people. The feature story of 1894 says:
"Many cities have sprung up because of their favorable situation.Holliston's prosperity is solely because of his people's genius.The visit to such places evokes blood, speeds up the pulse and generates an enthusiastic desire to have a part in developing a good time Massachusetts is probably the land of Whittier , and the area from Marblehead to Amesbury may be full of legendary and spectral army, and magicians and Buddhists know what, but the imaginative and poetic must be subject to the rights of ordinary people.Usually crowded with the unusual heroism of the patient, the day that shapes the lives of gallant cities like Holliston These are the things that the average person is most interested in. The average life is just a portfolio of views about struggle with public places, everyday existence "(Holliston 1997).
The city was once the largest shoe manufacturer in the United States. Although many shoe factories have been lost due to fires and other problems, the largest companies, Goodwill Shoe Company, still have empty factories in Water Street, many of which are now used as artist studios. Competition from overseas factories is largely to blame for the loss of the industry.
The neighborhood of Hollville's Mudville claims to be the location of Ernest Lawrence Thayer's 1888 poem, "Casey at the Bat", and maintains a sustained rivalry with Stockton, California, who makes similar claims about the arrangement of poetry.
Legend Balancing Rock
On the north side of Route 16 to Milford, there is a large rock, about 20 feet (6.1 m) long, 10 feet (3.0 m) wide, 6 feet (1.8 m) thick, and weighs more than 5 tons ( 4.5 metric tons). The rocks look balanced on the balustrades of the granite ledge. On November 6, 1789, General George Washington led his entourage from Boston to New York through this route. He recalls in his diary the road in Holliston which would eventually be honored by his name, "unusual roads, diversified by good and bad soils, cultivated and in the forest, some barren land, others low, wet and pineapple." Legend has it that, when they find "Balancing Rock," they take the opportunity to have fun and try their best to tip over the rock. It is said that the General himself, quite amused at the spectacle, added his muscle in an effort to push the stone off the natural pedestal. Their efforts - and many others over the years - did not work because Balancing Rock is still standing today. The rock is owned by Batu Balancing, a community of "active" adults over the age of 55.
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Holliston today
After being inhabited by factories and farms until the late nineteenth century, Holliston has now transformed itself into a bedroom community for Boston and the technology belt of Route 128 and Route 495. Holliston is famous for its ancient City Center with Fiske's General Store, Superette, shops and antique boutiques, the Carnegie public library, the town hall, and the white churches. Many white antique colonial, Greek revivals, and Victorian houses with well-kept lawns stretch along Washington Street (Massachusetts Route 16), with Holliston Center and the Green City sandwiched between them - a scene that reminds the character of New England typical.
The average work trip for the Holliston residents, however, is quite long. On average, people spend 32.25 minutes every day working, which is much higher than the national average. Being a small town, Holliston does not have a public transport system that can be used by locals to go and get home from work. Citizens who want to take public transportation to Boston must go to one of the commuter train stations in Ashland, Natick, Framingham, or Franklin.
This city is the setting for the popular FEARnet series "Holliston"
Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​19.0 square miles (49 km 2 ), of which 18.7 square miles (48 km 2 ) is ground and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km 2 ) is water. Water accounts for 1.73% of the total city area. The Charles River passes near the southern area of ​​the city.
Located 21.6 mi (34.8 km) west of Boston and within a short driving distance of Interstate 495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike (part of Interstate 90). Massachusetts Route 16 and Massachusetts Route 126 pass through town.
Historical district
With a history spanning nearly three centuries, Holliston has many smaller divisions within its borders with names associated with a number of historical and cultural origins. Although the city is only served by one post office today, some of its historic villages are from previous post offices as well as train stops on the Boston Milford line and the Albany Railroad. Today, the city has two official historic districts, both of which have historic, small historic areas. There are several additional housing developments and other areas of Holliston that retain their own everyday name, but currently the following is the only area that is officially recognized as historic by the city and the US Geological Survey.
- Braggville
- East Holliston
- Gooch Corners
- Metcalf
- Mudville
- Thomas Hollis Historical District
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- Holliston Center
- Lakeside
Nearby cities
Holliston is located in eastern Massachusetts, bordering on:
- Sherborn in the east
- Millis in the south
- Medway in the west
- Milford in the west
- Hopkinton in the west
- Ashland in the north
Demographics
In the 2000 census, there were 13,801 people, 4,795 households, and 3,842 families living in the city. Population density was 737.8 people per square mile (284.8/km ²). There are 4,868 housing units with an average density of 260.2 per square mile (100.5/km²). City's racial makeup is 96.7% White, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% of other races, and 0.8% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 1.4% of the population. The ancestors of Holliston residents reported Ireland (29.4%), Italy (18.3%), UK (17.8%), Germany (9.7%), France (5.6%), and Poland (5, 6%).
There were 4,795 households in which 44.2% had children under 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had non-husbands female households, and 19.9% ​​were not family. 16.4% of all households are individual and 6.0% have someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the city, the population is spread by 30.0% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% years or more. The median age was 38.2 years. For every 100 females, there are 96.3 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 91.8 men.
In 2000, the average income for households in the city was $ 78,092, and the average income for families was $ 84,878. Men have an average income of $ 48,473 compared to $ 36,405 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 32,116. In the 2000 census, about 1.5% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.5% of those aged 65 and older.
In 2009, 79% of Holliston's population aged 25 years and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 35.8% hold a bachelor's or professional degree.
Government
Holliston maintained the original open-air government meeting form, in which registered voters acted as city legislatures. The day-to-day affairs of the city are overseen by the Selected Council of Selectmen with the City Administrator.
Education
The Town of Holliston has a public school system that caters to students from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Schools in the district included two elementary schools, a secondary school and a secondary school. Public schools include: Sam Placentino Primary School, Fred W. Miller Elementary School, Robert H. Adams Secondary School, and Holliston Secondary School.
The Holliston public school system also maintains the Immersion Montessori and French programs that students can follow when entering kindergarten.
Environment
In Holliston there are five listed Superfund sites. Three of these sites are still monitored by CERCLIS (Comprehensive, Comprehensive Compensation, and Liability Information System).
The archive status indicates that the site has been cleared, does not require further investigation, and poses little threat. Non-NPL status indicates that these sites are not considered the most dangerous by the EPA and therefore are not included in the NPL, but site cleansing has not been completed. Non-NPL sites are still monitored by CERCLIS and are considered open or active sites. NPL status indicates that the EPA considers the site poses serious health and environmental risks. The NPL site is considered the most dangerous site in the country.
Axton Cross Corp
Founded in 1967, "this site is an Industrial Chemical Distributor for textile, paper, rubber, metal and plastic industries." In the early 1990s the company filed for bankruptcy and the facility was closed. The site is 8.6 hectares of developed and undeveloped land comprising two buildings. Buildings are being considered for demolition.
According to Mass DEP, Axton Cross is considered a Disposal Site. The chemicals recorded by Mass DEP are oil and other unknown hazardous materials. According to local residents, "Axton-Cross littered the property it owns and the surrounding land and wildlife with toxic chemicals." According to the EPA's last inspection (08/08/1995), the water is not disturbed, but Ozone is considered a Non-Achievable Area. No further data recorded.
Bird Properties (Prentice Street Properties)
In 1966 a gravel mining permit for property was granted to Charles Bird. Mining continued until the late 1970s. Through the late 1960s to early 1980s, ex-mining areas were filled with building debris and commercial solid waste. The property is also used for tire hoarding. The site is about 53 hectares. Land is being considered for housing construction.
Since then Mass DEP and EPA have ordered remedial activities including removal: potential contaminants, solid waste, construction debris, tires, and over 70 tons of affected land. The groundwater plain from this site contains low levels of a chemical called TCE. Due to the low and natural rate of decline (due to source removal), DEP Mass concludes that no further water purification is necessary. Other chemicals recorded by Mass DEP are VOCs. According to the EPA examination, Ozone is regarded as the No Achievable Area. No further data recorded.
Photofabrication Engineering Inc
Founded in 1968, Photofabrication Engineering, Inc. (PEI) manufactures precision metal components for computers and semiconductors. The company moved from Holliston to Milford, MA in 1984. The newer facilities have helped PEI become an environmentally friendly manufacturer.
Chemicals recorded by Mass DEP are chlorinated solvents, metals, and waste water discharges. Mass DEP considers the site to be in phase IV of V. In this phase a cleaning plan is carried out. [7] According to the EPA examination, water is not disturbed, but Ozone is considered a Non-Achieving Area. No further data recorded.
Destination
- Apollo 14 Moon Tree, at Holliston Police Department.
- Bogastow Brook Viaduct, also known as the Archway, outside Woodland Street, is named as one of 1,000 places to visit in Massachusetts
- Bullard Farm, a preserved guesthouse of the Bullard family, some of the first settlers in town. Founded in 1652, it served as a family farm until 1916.
- Casey's Crossing, the first train depot in town, was built in the 1840s. Currently a family restaurant and pub.
- Holliston Superette, a grocery store and small shop founded by Arthur and Nelli Guidi in 1960. Since then it has been in business and has been featured in Phantom Gourmet, as well as many other culinary events.
- Holliston Grill, Official Pete's Lunch (50 years) and Black Horse Restaurant (25 years) offer full-service breakfast and lunch in downtown Holliston, featured in the "Holliston" sitcom at Fearnet.com
- Fatima Shrine, a tranquil paradise in a peaceful rural setting, Fatima Shrine is an oasis for prayer, reflection, and meditation. The rosary trip at Fatima Shrine is believed to be the world's largest rosary.
- The Fiske General Store, founded in 1863, is the city's oldest retail business. Popular with young and old people, it's known for its slogan, "'most everything'.
- The First Holliston Congregation Church, built on the site of the original Holliston meetinghouse, is the parent institution of the King James Bible donated by Thomas Hollis in 1724.
- Highland Farm, offers picking apples in a beautiful garden in the hills of the city
- Holliston Mill Artist Studios, formerly a former Goodwill Shoe Factory factory, bi-annual Annual Open Expo from a diverse artist's residents and their work
- Winthrop Lake is nearly 1 mile (1.6 km) in diameter and covers about 140 acres (57 ha). Originally called "Pool Dean Winthrop." and used as a boundary marker for the soil. Dean is the son of John Winthrop. The history of the city states that the Nipmuck tribe, an Algonquian Indian tribe, lives on the southwest coast of the lake in the village of Musquit near the current Lake Grove cemetery. The lake was then called Wennakeening, which means "smile of the great spirit" or "pleasant smile". Today, Lake Winthrop offers fishing, kayaking, and swimming. In season 5 episode 4 of Woody's "Cheers" sitcom, Norm and Cliff went fishing to Lake Winthrop.
- Mount Hollis Lodge A.F. & amp; A.M., was founded in Holliston on February 14, 1865. This Masonic lodge is located in a historic building that used to be the Methodist Church in Holliston.
- National Police Scanner Museum
- Outpost Farm
- The Upper Charles River Trail, a beautiful recreational path for biking, walking, cross-country skiing, roller-blading, and other non-motorized uses. When completed, a trail of 20 miles (32 km) will connect Holliston to Ashland, Hopkinton, Milford, and Sherborn.
- Winter Street, A beautiful street and one of the longest and oldest streets in Holliston. This road starts at the height of Thomas Hollis Historic District and stretches all the way to Ashland Street. Many of the oldest houses in Holliston can be found on Winter Street.
Golf course
- Pinecrest Golf Club, 18 hole golf course
Parks and playground
Refer also to Holliston City, Parks, and Recreation for usage information.
- Goodwill Park, playground for children, tennis courts, baseball and soccer field
- Patoma Park, Stoddard Park's sister park offers forest paths for hiking and recreation activities
- Pleasure Point, located on Winthrop Lake with beach, picnic area, playground and boat launch
- Stoddard Park, located on Lake Winthrop with beach, picnic area, and recreation area (two softball baseball)
- Weston Pond, multi-sport workout and soccer playing field.
- Damigella Square, a large baseball field and softball baseball, part of a primary and secondary school complex.
- Kamitian Field, a multi-sport artificial turf surface, part of a secondary school complex.
- Marshall Street Soccer Fields (Private, managed by Holliston Youth Soccer; may only be used; closed after dark)
Annual event
Annual events include Memorial Day Parade and Veterans Lunch, Celebrate Holliston Day, Lions Carnival and Triathlon, Baseball Parade, A Taste of Holliston, Downtown Holiday Stroll, Summer Concerts at Goodwill Park, Historical Society Fairs, Council on Aging Fall Fair, fairs and other festivals throughout the year.
Local organization
- Holliston Business Association
- Holliston TV-8 Cable Access (public access television)
- Holliston Christian Preschool
- Holliston Conservation Consultant
- Holliston Education Foundation
- Holliston Garden Club
- Holliston Historical Society
- Holliston Lions Club
- Holliston Newcomer Club
- Holliston Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
- Holliston Pantry Shelf
- Holliston Reference Hub
- Holliston Senior Softball
- Holliston Sports Association
- Mudville Base Ball Club (Association of Antiball Balls played by Massachusetts Rules of 1858)
- The Street Street Players Group of Washington
- WHHB FM 99.9
- Mount Hollis Lodge - A.F & amp; A.M
- Holliston Youth Lacrosse
- Holliston Youth Soccer
Famous people
- Arthur Judson Brown, pastor, missionary, author
- Mike Condon (ice hockey). Goaler for Senator Ottawa, play for Montreal Canadiens and briefly for Pittsburgh Penguins
- McKay Coppins, journalist, political personality
- Joseph Fish, Holliston's first Major League Baseball player, signed by the Boston Red Sox in 1957. Play in the Red Sox small league system for 1 year. (https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=fish--001jos)
- Adam Green, director, writer and/or actor for the film Hatchet and Frozen among other horror movies
- Mike Grier, advance to Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitols, Buffalo Sabers, San Jose Sharks hockey team
- Michael Mantenuto, actor (Jack O'Callahan at Miracle )
- Greg Mauldin, NHL Colorado Avalanche center, playing for University of Massachusetts Minutemen
- Jo Dee Messina, popular country music singer
- Andrew Natsios, director, United States Agency for International Development
- Albert P. Rockwood, leader of early Latter-day Saints
- John Sencio, national television personality - HGTV, NBC, MTV
- Ken Stone, UFC's bull fighters
- Mark Sweeney, first baseman, pinch hitter for San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Kevin Systrom, Founder of Instagram
- Jeff Taylor, founder of Monster.com, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts
- Kara Wolters, professional basketball player and Olympic medalist
- Lyndon Byers, a right-wing NHL retiree, currently a radio personality for The Hill-man Morning Show
References
Further reading
- Bragg, Ernest. Holliston and Milford Shoes Industry . 1st ed. Boston, 1950.
- 1871 Atlas Massachusetts . by Wall & amp; Gray. Map of Massachusetts. Map of Middlesex County.
- History of Middlesex County, Massachusetts , Volume 1 (A-H), Volume 2 (L-W) compiled by Samuel Adams Drake, published 1879-1880. 572 and 505 pages. Holliston article by Pdt. George F. Walker, pages 470-483.
External links
- The official website of Town of Holliston
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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