ICE Out For Good!

Holliston will host a peaceful, respectful standout on Saturday, 1/10, at 1:30 PM to honor Renee Good, the US citizen, poet, and mother who was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The event will take place on the public sidewalk between Town Hall and the Congregational Church. Learn more and sign up here.

Renee's wife shared a statement today, and this section summarizes what is so horrific about this crime, its subsequent cover-up, and the maligning of Renee's character.

"Renee lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it where it resides and nurture it where it needs to grow. Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole."

Please join us with the commitment to unite as she lived: in peace, love, and hope for a better future. 

Listening Session on Energy Affordability

State Rep. James Arena-DeRosa
Listening Session on Energy Affordability

State Rep James Arena-DeRosa will hold a listening session on energy affordability/transition to cleaner energy and H. 4744. The event will take place Saturday, January 3, at 10 AM in the Gilman Room of the Holliston Public Library. Register to attend and to speak on a particular aspect of this issue.

Massachusetts House Bill 4744 ("An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness") has been the subject of controversy and is referred to by opponents as the "Climate Rollback Bill" due to provisions that would weaken the state's climate goals. After strong public opposition, the bill was delayed by the House Ways and Means Committee in November 2025, and it is currently under review in that committee. 

Read the full text of the bill online.

Read Public Interest Research Group's take on the bill here.

Read Green Energy Consumers Alliance's take on the bill here.

Read Associated Industries of MA's take on the bill here.

2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention & Caucus Window Announced

Democrats from across the Commonwealth will gather in Worcester for the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention, taking place Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, at the DCU Center. Delegates, activists, and community leaders from every corner of Massachusetts will come together to formally consider statewide Democratic candidates and begin charting the path toward victory in 2026.

Worcester, at the heart of the Commonwealth, has a long history of Democratic organizing and grassroots leadership. That spirit will be on full display as thousands of Democrats unite for two days of organizing, decision-making, and collective action. This will be a nominating convention and an important moment to build momentum heading into the 2026 election cycle.

The caucus window for the 2026 Democratic State Convention has now been officially announced. Democratic caucuses will take place between Thursday, February 19, and Sunday, March 22, 2026. At its January 10 meeting, the Holliston Democratic Town Committee will be selecting the date for the Holliston Democratic Caucus. The meeting will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Holliston Town Hall. All Democrats interested in getting active, learning more about the caucus process, or considering a run for delegate or alternate are encouraged to attend.

Holliston will elect 10 delegates and 4 alternates to represent the town at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. Additional opportunities will be available for add-on delegates in designated categories, consistent with state party rules.

Learn more about caucus procedures, timelines, and delegate selection on the MassDems website. For questions, or to get involved, contact HDTC Chair Cynthia Burrow.

We look forward to seeing Holliston Democrats engaged locally and representing our community in Worcester in May 2026.