Grand Opening, June 12th!
Dick and Rick Hoyt are a legend in their own right. Watching videos and reading about the “Team Hoyt,” I had teary eyes more than once. Dick, Richard E. Hoyt, bought a summer cottage on 241 Mashapaug Road back in 1983. He is a retired Lt. Colonel, having served the country in the Air National Guard for 37 years. Dick is not just a father, he is a truly remarkable man. To learn what his latest plans are and what the Grand Opening is all about, click here!»Comments - Edit - Delete
Holland Honored Their Fallen Warriors
If you missed the Memorial Day celebrations here in Holland yesterday, the Holland Blog took some pictures for your enjoyment, to view the pictures click here»Comments - Edit - Delete
One Who Served Our Country
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In the midst of our community is a WWII veteran who gives back to the community by going into classrooms and talking about history.
Jack Normand shares his wartime memories of the time when he was in the Navy and stationed on the USS Zeilin, read more»Comments - Edit - Delete
Tree fell through roof of dwelling!
View pictures of the house and read what happened today around 16:10 hours on Mashapaug Road, click here to read more»Comments - Edit - Delete
The Flags are back!
Gregoire's Flags decorating Sturbridge Road.![Flags-along-Sturbridge-Road](/hp/2009-05-23-Gregoire-flagsT.jpg)
The Gregoire’s, retired for many years, went out and managed somehow to get their hands on not less than 26 flags.
We all notice and appreciate the flags that decorate Sturbridge Road and Brimfield Road from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but what you may not know is who is responsible for putting them up.
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For the last eight years, 74 year old Leo Gregoire and his wife Dorothy are the ones who put up the flags.
Mr. Gregoire climbs his wooden ladder no less than 52 times while Mrs. Gregoire assists from the car by keeping supplies handy. When asked about the reason for his generosity, his response was:
“It is just something our family does,” Mr. Gregoire said, while climbing the ladder leaned against a telephone pole with his power drill.
A heart felt thank you from the Holland Blog to the Gregoire family for their patriotic gesture.
Dana Manning & Peter Frei
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Riddle solved! (no.3)
Is history destined to repeat itself? The Riddle is solved. Learn who has not changed and has not admitted any of his wrongs yet. Inform yourself to avoid another mistake and help end his carrier once and for all. It is time for a change, read more»Comments - Edit - Delete
Holland Rod and Gun Club fishing derby
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It was not the greatest day to attend a fishing derby, the ladies however beat the guys in numbers for a change.
To find out who the three individuals were that walked away as the prize winners at today's derby and to view more pictures, click here»
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Riddle (no.3)
Is history destined to repeat itself? In this Riddle, the Holland Blog is looking for a name, the name of the individual that was sitting on a specific board 14 years ago, sits on the same board now, and wants to be reelected despite his sinister history and the unequivocally clear recommendation by Department of Revenue in their last report not to do so! To read more about this riddle and participate, click here!»Comments - Edit - Delete
Christine McCooe accused of stealing campaign signs
The organizers of the Write-In Campaign set up campaign signs for the first time yesterday.!["](/hp/2009-05-19-Francis-Reilly-reporting-theftT.jpg)
Peter Frei
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Tantasqua Prom ended in car crash.
The Holland Blog learned that last night a limousine carrying at least four seniors of the!["Car](/hp/2009-05-09-accident01T.jpg)
Peter Frei
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UPS deliveries will never be the same.
We all know him, just a few are aware that “Ron,” the nice guy who delivered our packages with his brown UPS truck died a sudden unexpected death this past Sunday. “Ron,” Rinaldo A. Corrieri, 50, of Farm St. in Blackstone was the husband of Elaine (Mellen) Corrieri and was born in Woonsocket as son of Stella (Godin) Corrieri, and the late Rinaldo Corrieri.!["Ron](/hp/2009-05-03-Rinaldo-CorrieriT.jpg)
He always had time for a chat and will be dearly missed. Ron I hope you found peace, it was a privilege to know you personally. Ron enjoyed yard work and gardening and spending time with his family. He also donated his time delivering non perishable foods to the Homeless Shelters in Worcester, MA.
He is survived by one son Anthony R. Corrieri, of Blackstone, MA. and One daughter Gina M. Corrieri, of Blackstone, MA. One Step-daughter, Kimberly Wilkenson, and her husband Joseph, of Metheun, MA. One sister Christine Forcier and her husband Russell, of Bellingham, MA. and his nephew, Scott Corrieri and his wife Laura, of Douglas, MA. The Holland blog learned that his wife filed for divorce recently. His funeral will be held Friday May 8, 2009 at 9 A. M. from the S. DiPardo Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1583 Diamond Hill Rd., Woonsocket, with a Mass at 10 A.M. in St. Theresa Church, Rathbun St., Blackstone, MA. Burial will be in St. Jean the Baptist Cemetery, Bellingham. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.
Peter Frei
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