Holland brief: Monday, October 26, 2026

Archived edition, published Monday, October 26, 2026. See today's Holland page.

Holland High School orchestras will stage their spooky Decomposers Festival at the PAC on Wednesday night.

Today in Holland

• Holland senior named national merit commended scholar. Sam Huizinga, a Holland High School senior in the Class of 2027, was named a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program, placing him among the top 50,000 students nationwide, roughly the top 4 percent.Holland Public Schools

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 27, 6 p.m.: Planning Board convenes Tuesday. Holland's Planning Board meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Holland
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Tuesday evening. Holland's Conservation Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Holland
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:30 p.m.: Board of Health meets Tuesday night. Holland's Board of Health meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Holland
• Wed, Oct 28, 7 p.m.: Trails Committee meets Wednesday night. Holland's Trails Committee meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Holland
• Wed, Oct 28, 7 p.m.: HHS orchestras host Decomposers Festival. Holland High School's orchestras, choirs and jazz band present the Decomposers Festival Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in the HHS Performing Arts Center, with skits, concessions and a raffle. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults.Holland Public Schools
• Sat, Oct 31: Dock removal deadline is Saturday. Holland's seasonal dock removal deadline is Saturday, Oct. 31, after which docks must be out of town waters for the season.Town of Holland
• Sat, Jan 9: Dutch Dance registration closes Jan 9. Students who want to take part in the 2027 Tulip Time Dutch Dance must register by Jan. 9, 2027, a firm deadline set by Tulip Time organizers, the district says.Holland Public Schools

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