Holliston Newcomers & Neighbors (HNN) and the Holliston Police Association invite children of all ages to climb aboard a variety of trucks and vehicles at this year’s “Touch-a-Truck” Fundraiser on Saturday, May 21.  

The event will run from 10am to 2pm, rain or shine, at the Sam Placentino Elementary School, 235 Woodland St. (off Route 16) in Holliston. The event will be horn-free for the first hour (10– 11am), which is ideal for younger children and children with special needs.

 To date, we have confirmed trucks and equipment will be provided by The National Guard, Hometown Automotive, Holliston Oil Service, Milford Stone, Grover Excavation, R&R Landscaping, Eversource, and Tyler’s Landscape Construction. And of course, children will be able to explore the Holliston Fire Department’s fire truck, and a Holliston Police Department police car and motorcycle.

 Bring your appetites because food will be available from several food trucks, including The Dogfather, Zaaki Mediterranean, and Uncle Joey’s Cannoli!

 We have additional entertainment planned as well. For an additional fee, the popular Roaming Railroad will take children on a train ride around the event and Imagine That will offer face painting.

The cost of the event is $10 per child.  Proceeds from the event will support Holliston Newcomers & Neighbors’ Community Grant Fund and the Holliston Police Association. The HNN Community Grant Fund provides funding for important Holliston events and services, including the Holliston Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series, Holliston Town Library free museum passes, Holliston in Bloom, Holliston Rail Trail, as well as equipment purchases for the Holliston Police & Fire Departments. Funds raised for the Holliston Police Association will support its mission to care for officers in their time of need.

 We are still adding trucks! Stay up to date with future announcements on the Holliston Newcomers & Neighbors Facebook page @HollistonNewcomersAndNeighbors and our website www.HollistonNewcomers.org.

 The Holliston Newcomers & Neighbors is a nonprofit organization. The group coordinates charitable, civic, educational, and recreational events and activities in the town of Holliston. The goal is to encourage association among community members and to foster community spirit. Membership is open to both residents and non-residents of Holliston. If you are interested in joining HNN, visit the website at www.hollistonnewcomers.org.