[HFDlist] Weekly News Notice, Nov. 4

[Doug Nelson]

Town of Holden Now on Facebook
The Town of Holden has officially launched its Facebook page. The page
will include the weekly notifications of community events, news,
announcements, “Frequently Asked Questions” from our major town
departments and photos. The Town will update its Facebook page during
emergencies. Check us out on [
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Town-of-Holden/183702448366233 ]Facebook!

Best of Friends Annual Fair, Nov. 5
The Friends of the Council on Aging will hold its Best of Friends Annual
Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, November 5 at the Senior
Center, 1130 Main Street. Come check out the professional crafters, our
senior crafters and the bake table. Lunch may be purchased at the Fair.
Admission is free; however, please bring one non-perishable item to donate
to the Wachusett Food Pantry. A collection box for these items will be
located in the entryway to the Center.

Composting/Brush Chipping Event, Nov. 5
The Department of Public Works will host fall composting events on:
Saturday, November 5, 12 and 19; and on Friday, November 11. These events
run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and are for Holden residents, only. Proof of
residency will be required. For more information, please visit [
http://www.holdenma.gov/Pages/HoldenMA_News/033159AC-000F8513
]www.holdenma.gov.

Rtes. 31 and 122A Drainage Repairs, Nov. 7
Residents and motorists are advised that MassHighway crews will be making
drainage repairs at the intersection of Rtes. 31 and 122A at 8 p.m.,
Monday, November 7. Police details will be on scene to assist with
traffic. 

Unipay Online Payment System
The company that provides the Town’s online payment system is now
accepting VISA credit and debit cards for payment of tax bills, only. VISA
credit card payments for tax bills will be subject to the same convenience
fee currently charged for Mastercard and Discover. VISA debit card
payments for tax bills will be charged a fixed rate of $3.95 per
transaction. 

Nationwide Test of Emergency Broadcast Alert System, Nov. 9
At 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert
System will take place.  The test could last up to 3 minutes.  
In the event of a local emergency, notification to residents would be
through our new CodeRed system, a news alert through our website, our
Facebook page, and local radio stations.
Those residents, or family members of residents, who wish to be notified
during emergencies should please sign up for CodeRed on our homepage [
www.holdenma.gov ]www.holdenma.gov. More than 300 new subscribers enrolled
following the October 30 snow and power failure event.  

Holden Police Offering RAD Class for Women, Nov. 9
The Holden Police Department is offering a Rape Aggression Defense
(R.A.D.) course starting Wednesday, November 9.  For more information
about times, cost and about the program, please visit [
http://www.holdenma.gov/Pages/HoldenMA_News/03367E5A-000F8513
]www.holdenma.gov.

Bailey Road Railroad Crossing Replacement, Nov. 11
Bailey Road will be closed Friday, November 11 so the Providence and
Worcester Railroad can replace the railroad ties and pave the road. Work
will begin at 6 a.m. that day.  The road will be closed to through traffic
until the afternoon of Monday, November 14.  There is no school on Friday,
November 11, due to the Veterans’ Day holiday. Buses will be rerouted on
Monday. Residents should seek alternate routes during that weekend.