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Relay for Life of Ashland and Holliston June 14-15 By J.D. O’Gara Holliston and Ashland are among more than 5,200 communities and 20 countries that hold an annual Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. This year’s Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston will kick off at noon on Saturday, June 14 and run all night long until 7 a.m. Sunday, June 15 at the Ashland Middle School, 87 West Union Street A big part of the Relay for Life is the luminaria lighting, at which participants solemnly remember those loved ones who lost their battle in Ashland.

“Then we begin our first lap with survivors,” says Ahronian, herself a 12-year survivor who lost both her Mom and Dad to cancer-related illnesses. “We honor our survivors. All survivors are recognized and get special purple survivor

with cancer. Photo courtesy of Linda Ahronian.

shirts, and we also celebrate their caregivers. This year, we’re going to have caregivers and survivors walk the first lap together. It’s a very uplifting ceremony.” Ahronian explains that Erica Leigh, a recording artist from Holliston who is also a survivor, will be singing at the Relay. “She led our survivor walk last year,” says Ahronian.

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Opening ceremonies, says this year’s chair, Linda Ahronian, usually begin with a color guard from Holliston Police and Fire, as well as the National Anthem and a guest speaker.

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After the survivor’s lap, the survivors and their caregivers are treated to a special lunch, while members of teams walk the relay. “We suggest there’s always someone from each team on the track at all times, because cancer never sleeps and cancer never takes a break, so why

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New Owners Will Feature Food, Music – and Honor Pejamajo’s Gift Certificates By J.D. O’Gara “What now?” was a question on a lot of Holliston minds when Pejamajo’s closed its doors several months ago, without much notice, but worries the café on the corner would lie empty have been subdued and customers more than satisfied that Jasper Hill Café & Bistro has risen up and become the talk of the town. “Jasper Hill is named after Jasper Adams, one of the first settlers in Holliston, who moved here at 14. He was a herder, and he had his flocks up on a hill. Jasper’s Rock dates back to the 1600s,” says Denise Tracy, who co-owns the café and bistro with her husband, John. The two are hoping to give the front space a historic feel with some memorabilia and photos. “John was hired by Pejamajo’s

as the general manager several years ago. I came on board to run the bar for a while and ended up staying over a year.” John and Tracy met 30 years ago, when both were working at Houlihans. “John is a professional, who’s worked in the industry. He does all the cooking. My background is social work, but every time he’s needed people I jump in,” says Denise. Last summer, she says, John was laid off, but when he came on board, revenue increased by 50%. When the space became available, the couple, who are seeing the last of their five children graduating high school this year, felt this was the time to launch their own business.

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should we?” says Ahronian, who’s chairing the event for her first time, although she’s participated eight times. “People are walking around the clock in all kinds of weather, so we’re hoping for a sunny day. Right now we have 36 teams,” said Ahronian, in the first week of May. “We are hoping for over 50 this year. We want to raise $160,000 again this year.” Last year, says Ahronian, their local group raised $160,000, making them number 24 out of all the New England Relays. In both 2012 and 2013, the group was recognized nationally for its per capita fundraising. Another major part of Relay for Life, says Ahronian, is the Remember Ceremony.

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“That is when we honor the memory of those we’ve lost to cancer, and we celebrate those who have survived it. That’s when we light the luminaria bags. We line the track with these bags that are decorated in honor of people, and we have a ceremony that’s just unbelievable. We have a bagpiper come, and they start the walk and we walk around and we look at the bags. It’s very quiet, with everyone lost in their own thoughts of whom they’re walking to honor. That particular one gets everyone, I’ll tell you. We play music, and we have a slideshow before we go around to do the lap.” Ahronian notes that anyone can send a picture of a loved one they’ve lost to cancer to share for the slideshow. The ceremony, she says, is both moving and respectful. At 4 p.m. on Saturday, at the time of the fight-back lap, local hairstylists will be on hand to take donations of cut hair for Pantene Beautiful Lengths. “We have hairstylists who will cut at least eight inches,” says Ahronian, encouraging the public to come down and donate. “These are given to the American Cancer Society for those who can’t afford to buy a wig. Five ponytails make one wig.” Curly hair, she says, should be straightened, and the 8 inches of hair should be clean with no permanent dye and less than 5% gray.

“Speaking as a survivor, I had two wigs,” says Ahronian. “I was fighting cancer. I didn’t want people to look at me and feel sorry for me, because I didn’t feel sorry for me. Wigs are important to chemo patients. It’s not a question of vanity, it’s a question of normalcy. Some people go bald and just don’t care, but this is for people who would feel more comfortable. I felt more confident.” In addition to that event, “There are activities constantly,” says Ahronian. “We have a DJ who is playing from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with breaks for live bands. We have some country bands coming in, and then a retro 60s-70s band. There’s entertainment around the clock and bouncy houses for children. In fact, we have a whole committee for youth entertainment,” she adds, noting that members of the general public are encouraged to come down, join the fun and support the cause from that starting ceremony until 11 p.m. Saturday night. This year will see a fun event called the Miss Relay Contest, where guys can dress in drag and enter a beauty contest. “To determine the winner, after they’ve done their talent and their interview, they walk around the track with a canister, and whoever comes back with the most donations form people who are there wins the contest,” laughs Ahronian. All of it is in good fun to raise money for a good cause.

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The Relay for Life of Ashland & Holliston will take place on June 14-15 at the Ashland Middle School. Three generations of fundraiser are shown here in Gina Stulchi, her son Anthony and grandmother Lorraine Ahronian, who raised money for their relay team at the Spring Stroll.

“Everyone’s there for the same reason,” says Ahronian, who notes that teams set up campsites and do their own special fundraisers at the event. “We try to help each other with onsite fundraising, whether it’s a raffle or something else.”

Ahronian. The Holliston Superette, for example, will provide hamburgers and hotdogs, and they usually have pizza late at night, supplied by a wide variety of restaurants. Some teams bring grills and cook their own food.

Laps, says Ahronian, have themes, and those themes change to make it more fun. Walkers could represent their favorite sports teams, or their could be a purple lap, or one for funny hats or messy hair. In the past there have been superherothemed laps.

“We want people to come see how much fun this is and what we accomplish while having fun,” says Ahronian, who says the group will honor its top 10 fundraising teams, as well as the top 10 per capita teams.

“Laps are a lot of fun, so people can bring props and dress up and have fun. Some of them we dance to music. People can participate as much or as little as they want. Or they could just walk. Some people walk in honor of people, so they’re very solemn. It’s a community,” says the event chair, who says Saturday will even include a Zumba presentation. Local businesses get into the mix to sponsor the Relay, says

“There’s so much going on,” says Ahronian. “To really understand what goes on at a Relay for Life. You have to go there. You don’t have to join a team. You don’t have to contribute. You just have to go there and experience it, and you get hooked.” For more information about the local Relay for Life, visit www.relayforlife.org/ashlandhollistonma or contact Linda Ahronian at (774) 217-3023.

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“We just wanted to promote goodwill and wanted to start off on the right foot,” says Denise, about honoring the gift certificates. “We wanted this to be a happy place and be welcoming.”

“We’ve always talked about it, but never really pursued it,” says Tracy. “ Since we had a history and were very well perceived in the community, we decided to give it a go.” They’ve made a few changes. “We’ve kept some of the sandwiches people requested we keep, but we’re not doing crepes anymore,” says Denise. “It was very time consuming, and the machines were huge, although we still have the machines if we wanted to host a party or do a crepe night.” The elimination of the machines opened up the kitchen, she adds, allowing them to have a dedicated salad preparation station. “There are a lot of good things here,” Denise adds, noting that Jasper Hill staff delivery of food to tables has gotten good feedback. Some things, notably, are the same – especially the fact that Jasper Hill Café & Bistro will

The back room of Jasper Hill Café & Bistro won’t just be welcoming. It will rock. “The back is going to reflect our love for music,” says Denise. “The acoustics in that room are amazing.” Denise, who books all of the performers, says she’s always looking for the next new person coming up. “That’s how I got Ayla Brown,” she says, adding that in the past she’s booked the likes of Michael Geary, Will Daily and Robin Lane for the space. “There are a lot of the old performers that are coming back, that are extremely talented, but I’m always looking for new faces.”

On June 27, in fact, Denise has booked Kathy Lindsey for a free, all ages show, starting at 8 p.m. This seasoned vocalist with a unique guitar style won “Best Solo Artist” for in the WMRC Local Music Awards in both 2012 and 2013.

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Tracy says that a lot of this unique talent “finds her,” rather than the reverse. “I like to have them up on open mic, to see their demos,” she says, noting that that was how Will Daily came aboard. “A guy came up, and I listened to his demo and I loved it. Then I heard him on WERS one day.” For their grand opening, Tracy says she plans to have Nik Metaxas, who came in 2nd place on the X Factor in Greece, play, as her son, Sean Tracy, plays with him. “It’s a family operation,” says Tracy, “so I just want him to play at our grand opening.” To find out more about Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, or to see upcoming events, visit http://

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Jasper Hill Café & Bistro opened in April of 2014, a welcome sight to Holliston residents hungry for both good food and music. Owners John and Denise Tracy wasted no time booking performer John Powers for the HBA Spring Stroll.

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Town Election, May 20th by

Bill Tobin

This article first appeared in and is used courtesy of The Holliston Reporter (www.hollistonreporter.com) on May 21, 2014 The town is run and controlled by elected officials, elected by registered voters. The election on Tuesday had 503 voters of the 9,967 registered voters, including the workers and candidates. A pathetic turnout. The

apathy in Holliston is growing, as the attendance at the Spring Town Meeting had about 150 voters in attendance to decide on a fifty million dollar budget and a 5% turnout at the town election. Many take time to vocalize on Facebook and privately to discuss town problems, yet when it comes time to vote, there is silence. Voters who can not take a few minutes to vote give

up their right to complain. Our form of government is a representative democracy, depending on the elected to reflect their views. Only 5% of the registered voters in town thought that this election was important enough to invest a few minutes to support the candidates. The rest should be ashamed because your vote only counts when it is cast, a very small effort. Some say they did not vote because there was only one contested race, but if the candidate is not your choice, a write

in is possible. When you do not show up, nothing happens. We hear too often that people want a change, but when they have chance to make a change either by running for office or simply voting, they don’t bother to act. Our town officials are the people that have the greatest effect on the quality of our lives that they oversee, the roads, local taxes, our schools, water, recreation and so much more. Every person that did not vote should resolve to stop letting others make decisions for them.

June 1, 2014 And they should resolve to give a little time to the town Next time vote! It is your town, act like it. Thank you, thank you to those voters who did come out to vote. Question: Should commercial and industrial properties be exempt of the CPC surtax on the first $100,000 of assessed values as are residential properties? YES 190

NO 252

The results are in: Selectman:

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Brian Loughlin

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Stacey Raffi

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Board of Health:

Karen McManamon

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Housing Authority:

Karen Lipetz-Bowles

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Patricia Fuller

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Catherine Soucy 404

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3 yrs Michelle Zeamer

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Elizabeth Liberty 385

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3 years Brian Antonioli

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Thomas Chipman

Joan Sousa

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Stony Brook Announces Its May Programming! Herons at the Nest: Sunday, June 1st, from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for an easy walk to a magnificent rookery which serves as home to more than 30 pairs of great blue herons near Stony Brook. Herons (and occasionally other birds at this rookery) raise their young in giant stick-nests built high up in standing dead trees in the middle of wetlands. Heron rookeries are places of great activity. We will have ample opportunities to watch these magnificent creatures gently gliding to and from their nests in the process of caring for their young. Wetlands are generally very busy places in the summer so we will spend time searching for the many other species such as Wood Ducks and Hooded Mergansers that call these habitats home. We will carpool from Stony Brook a short distance to the rookery. Bring cameras and binoculars. Fee: $8m/$10nm per person

Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays, June 7th and 21st, from 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world.

There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: Around the Pond/ Turtle Time. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session

Summer Exploration at Quabbin Reservoir: Saturday, June 7th, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Quabbin Reservoir is a pristine 18-mile long reservoir, secluded in almost 55,000 acres of uninhabited woodland. We will explore the area around Soap stone Hill in North Quabbin in search of Bald Eagles, Porcupines, Coyotes, River Otters, Common Ravens, and Pileated Woodpeckers along with views and/or evidence of all 3 Mass. Mega-mammals (Moose, Black bear, Deer). Dress for the weather including good walking/hiking shoes. Bring Lunch. Fee: $45m/$54nm per person Family Ponding: Sunday, June 8th, from 1:30 – 3 p.m. We can tell how healthy our wetland is by investigating what lives in the water. We will be collecting many species to get a closer look at some fascinating adaptations. Dragonflies with jet propulsion! Sideswimmers! Predaceous diving beetles and more! Of course we will also get to get our fingers dirty!

Min. age 5. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person, children $1 less Sounds of the Night: Friday, June 13th, from 7:30 – 9 p.m. Familiar trails by day offer the promise of new experiences after sunset. Join us for a walk along Stony Brook’s Sensory Trail at sunset for a chance to expand your knowledge and your sense of surroundings. We will tune our senses as we search for shy night time creatures along this exceptional trail. Afterwards we will meet in the Stony Brook Program room to share our stories and

some ice cream before calling it a night. Bring your binoculars and something to keep the insects at bay should the need arise. Min. age 6. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person, children $1 less Explore the Stop River IBA: Sunday, June 22nd, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is a unique opportunity to explore the Stop River Important Bird Area with Mass Audubon’s IBA Program Director, Wayne Petersen. This IBA includes a diversity of habitat including mowed and unmowed fields, young woodlands, mature forests, and an assortment of wetland communities. These diverse habitats are variously owned by the Massachusetts Corrections Institute (MCI), the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and Mass Audubon. Collectively they support a rich avian and botanical diversity. Of particular interest are nesting Ospreys and a colony of Great Blue Herons.

Only legally accessible to birders once a year, this trip offers a unique opportunity to see a rich variety of nesting species including wood duck, green heron, Virginia rail, yellowthroated and warbling vireo, and several species of warblers. With luck we might even encounter a bald eagle. While walking to the heron rookery (about 2 miles round-trip) we will explore several of the habitats that add to the diversity of this IBA. This will be a walk you won’t want to miss! Fee: $20m/ $25nm Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www. massaudubon.org or contact us at (508) 528-3140. Register by phone, email (stonybrook@ massaudubon.org), fax (508553-3864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.

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Dancing Arts Center Celebrates 35 Years with Spring Gala Dancing Arts Center, of Holliston, is celebrating its 35th year of providing world-class instruction in classical ballet, modern dance, improvisation, jazz, and choreography with a gala on June 7 at the historic and beautiful Holliston Town

Hall at 703 Washington Street. After the spring performance on Saturday, June 7 at 1 p.m., Dancing Arts Center will host an elegant evening beginning at 7 p.m. of passed hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and ad-

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Each museum/attraction has its own rules and some passes require a co-pay to be paid with admission. See our PASS POLICY for details. Returnable passes may be returned in their pouch in the book drop at the lower entrance 24 hours per day. The fine for late passes is $3 per day. The Friends of the Library also sell discount tickets to Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon for $14 each. Regular admission is $22 for adults and $17 for children aged 3-12 and seniors aged 62 and over. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets are undated and can be used any time during the season. Purchase tickets with cash or by check at the Children’s Desk. For more information, or to reserve a pass, stop by the Holliston Public Library at 752 Washington Street during library hours (10-6, M,W,F, 10-8 Tues. & Thurs., 10-4 Sat.), visit hollistonlibrary.org or call (508) 429-0617.

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Great New Exterior Products For Your Home With spring upon us, it’s time to assess the exterior of your home and plan home improvement and maintenance projects. Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, a new deck, replacing rotting boards, or even new siding, there are many excellent choices for discriminating home owners. Here’s a look at some of the latest and greatest products to consider for your home.

Siding: While there are still countless wood painted homes in New England, vinyl siding and cement board are growing in popularity. The latest versions of these products are far superior to products that were on the market 10 or 15 years ago. Vinyl siding comes in dozens of styles and colors, with simulated wood grain and even a faux wood shingle look. You have to actually touch some of these products to determine whether they are real wood or not. For many new homes, and for residing existing homes, many builders and contractors are opting for fiber cement board, such as James Hardie. Fiber cement comes in many beautiful colors, and when installed by a qualified contractor, can last many years and require little or no maintenance. Fiber cement also comes in a primed version that can be painted to any custom color you choose and will hold paint extremely well. One caveat – make sure you hire a certified contractor that has been trained to install the product correctly. A poor installation will lead to a job that won’t last as long, and will look terrible after only a couple of years. Not just anybody can install fiber cement, so don’t hire a handy man for this type of project. Decking: When composite decking and vinyl railings hit the market, they were a great idea but were not really ready for prime time. The first gen-

eration of decking would often warp and discolor, and there are many decks around now that are giving composite decking a bad name. Today’s composite decking, however, has evolved into beautiful premium products that simulate various species of decking such as Ipe and Mahogany. The newer products are resistant to fading, warping, and staining and will look great for many years. Coupled with a hidden fastener system, a composite deck can be a stunning upgrade to your home. The new composite railings are also a great choice and are available in many colors and styles and require virtually no maintenance except for perhaps a rinse once or twice a year. If you have an old deck that is structurally sound, it is usually an easy and affordable upgrade to retrofit new composite decking and railings to the existing framing, which is a very popular project this year. Windows and doors have also come a long way. New construction and replacement windows are generally clad with high quality, maintenance free exteriors and come prefinished on the interior, or paintable to match your existing trim color. A window upgrade will also greatly increase the comfort of your home while helping you reduce your carbon foot print and save money on your heating and cooling bills. Doors are also an excellent upgrade to consider. A fiberglass front door is extremely efficient and can be stained to look just like mahogany or various other wood species. Of course, there are still a lot of beautiful wood homes in New England, and they are not going anywhere anytime soon, so we would be remiss if we didn’t discuss paint. Manufacturers have developed ultrapremium exterior coatings that provide exceptional protection while also adding lasting beau-

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ty. Benjamin Moore Aura and Sherwin Williams Duration are two of the better products on the market. If you are considering painting your home, keep in mind that these products are amazing, but they are not a cure all. Many homes with severe peeling problems have structural and/or moisture issues that need to be remedied prior to a quality paint job to ensure the new coatings will work properly. It is not as easy as simply scraping or grinding away the old paint layers. If there are underlying problems causing peeling at your home, it’s important to diagnose them and use building science to solve the problem. On a stable substrate,

such as pre-primed clap board with no moisture problem, ultra-premium coatings can last 10 or 15 years between paint jobs, putting them right on par with fiber cement siding, which also should be coated after roughly that period of time.

It’s a great time to be planning an exterior home improvement project, and with today’s advanced products, you’ll certainly get a great return on your investment over the course of time, since the latest products project to require a lot less maintenance over the course of time, and should look great for many years.

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Holliston Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday July 12, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Adams Middle School Woodland Street Acceptable/Unacceptable Materials Clean Harbors will accept for transportation and disposal the majority of hazardous waste typically produced by households. It is stressed for the safety of everyone involved that all materials are known and properly labeled. Wastes that are not in their original containers will be accepted as “known” wastes provided they are labeled. Unknown wastes, if acceptable, will be field tested and packaged for incineration. Below is a listing of typical household hazardous wastes collected: Clean Harbors reserves the right to refuse any waste deemed unsafe to handle or unsuitable for the collection. Such wastes include: • Large quantities of unknown materials • Radioactive waste, including smoke detectors • Explosives, gun powder, flares, ammunition • Unstable wastes • Pressurized fire extinguishers

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Holliston Newcomers Plans Chocolate Ladies’ Escape June 5 The Holliston Newcomers, a nonprofit organization that coordinates charitable, civic, educational and recreational events and activities in the town of Holliston, is planning an outing to Chocolate Therapy’s Wine & Chocolate Workshop for our final outing of the year. It starts off with a glass of wine with fruit and cheese, followed by four wine and chocolate pairings to taste and learn about. It will be on Thursday, June 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Chocolate Therapy, 60 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA. The cost will be $25 per person. Please RSVP ASAP as we need to get a head count. We look forward to seeing everyone for a fun year end!

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Holliston Historical Society’s 34th Annual Harvest Fair VENDORS WANTED! The Holliston Historical Society, at 547 Washington Street, Holliston, is inviting Crafters (no additional jewelers, please) and Antique Dealers/Sellers to our 34 Annual Harvest Fair, September 21, 2014 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (rain date Sept. 28) For an application and information, please contact Shirley Melle at (508) 429-5361 or shirley.melle@gmail.com

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Local Family Gears Up for Kids, Raises Funds for PLGA Foundation By J.D. O’Gara

“We were told, you have to bring her to go to Children’s Hospital emergency room,” recalls Lisa. “There’s something on her scan.”

Five years ago, the Kittrell family, of Holliston, got the shock of their lives. Ilana Kittrell, then 12-yearsold, had been having headaches. “She was having headaches, really severe headaches. She just didn’t seem right,” says her mother, Lisa. “We started with a CT scan, but that didn’t show anything. We thought she was having a sinus infection.” The Kittrells took Ilana to an ENT, who also didn’t find anything, but who suggested that if the headaches persisted, Ilana get an MRI.

That chilling phone call led to the discovery that that something was a Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytoma. “Her main neurologist was sure it was a low grade, nonmalignant tumor, but they consider all brain tumors to be cancerous,” says Lisa. After a tense year of watching, waiting and seeing if anything changed at the 3-month scans, Ilana had surgery to remove the tumor. “She did have some paralysis after the surgery,” says Lisa,

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family.” This was the first year Ilana herself, now 17, did not participate, as she was training to be a camp counselor. That activity, just living her life and having a commitment and doing what teenagers do, says Lisa, was satisfying for the Kittrell family. Ilana has participated in the event in the past. “At first, it was kind of uncomfortable to see other kids going through what I had gone through, because I was still going through it,” says Ilana. “It was very hard to see that, even though I thought it was a great thing to do.” Ilana recently agreed to participate in a research study through the organization. Geared Up for Kids 2014 did fall short of their $750,000 goal, so donations are greatly needed. To learn more, or to donate, visit www.akidsbraintumorcure.org.

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information to make the best possible match.” There are no long-term contracts with Club Z!. The tutoring relationship continues as long as the student wants. “We tend to see quick results with one-on-one tutoring, often within weeks, but sometimes families don’t want to let go. They like having that kind of support in their home.” Because the tutors work oneon-one with the student, they can often help a student with organizational skills and general study habits, benefitting the student in every subject. Moreover, having the tutor work in the student’s home means the tutor can help the student develop a plan for studying well on his or her own. With an extensive roster of tutors certified to teach special education students, Club Z! has good success with children who might require extra help in addition to academic support. “We use only certified teachers for our elementary school-age students, and a mix of certified teachers and degreed

Since tutoring deals with the whole child, a good tutor-tostudent match is imperative. “We want to make sure we choose someone this student will work well with. They get the same person every time, so it’s somebody who really gets to know them academically and personally. Every session, they’re able to pick up right where they left off.” The tutor customizes each session to the student’s own curriculum. “Wherever possible we’re using their books, their quizzes, their tests, anything they have trouble with.” This gives each student a sense of ownership in the process, when they see the relationship between their at-home work and their at-school work. “Students feel it’s directly related to what they’re doing in school, helping with their project, their paper, not just writing about random things but about what they need to do.” Mill adds, “We can work directly with the student’s teachers and guidance counselors. The teacher may want us to reinforce subjects from class or instead to concentrate on separate areas. That’s teamwork, and that’s beautiful.”

Academics isn’t just about facts or memory. “Many of these students lack study and organizational skills, so our tutors integrate organizational skills into everything we do.” A one-on-one tutor can identify organizational issues quickly and give students tactics to help tackle their assignments. “We also work with student athletes and their very rigorous schedules. They need organizational skills to balance all of it.” And for the big challenge their parents never had to deal with: “The technology: how to balance the distractions of cell phones, texting, and the internet. How do we fit study and organizational skills in so they have dedicated time?” Summer brings about its own challenges. “Whether they do well during the school year or not,” says Mill, “all students worked hard to get up to their current level in reading or math or a foreign language, and then they take two months off. That’s a lot of time to forget.” So Club Z! developed summer tutoring programs for both reinforcement of weak areas and maintenance of a student’s strengths. “If we can anticipate some of the things that will happen next year, it will boost their confidence,”

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Mill explains. “For example, if they’re starting geometry next September and they have insight into it now, they start with more confidence. The summer is also the perfect time to prepare for the SAT or ACT, or for private school entrance exams.” Plus, most students have some gaps in their learning, and they can fill those gaps over the summer. “This is true for honors students as well as students taking a more entry-level class,” says Mill. “Summer is a great opportunity to prep because they don’t have the pressure of school at the same time.” From the match-making process to the results in the form of higher test scores and greater satisfaction in school, Mill says, “I never anticipated how rewarding it would be. I’ve had people cry on the phone with relief that we can help. Or they’ve just gotten bad SAT scores in the mail and they call. Phone calls are so positive, and then I get to go to the homes and get to meet these really great families. And then actually helping the student, it’s positive-positive-positive!” Club Z! In Home Tutoring provides one-on-one tutoring in students’ homes throughout the Metrowest area. To find out about in-home tutoring for your family, you can call (508) 533-1959 or visit http://www.clubztutoring. com/metrowest.

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LIVING HEALTHY Yoga Tip for Being at Ease Addie Alex, Light of the Heart Yoga™ Walking starts with standing. This is Mountain pose, the first of many poses related to walking. It is the pose of being at ease while standing. How do you take that sense of ease into walking? Simply stand up!

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toes to propel you forward instead of your spine. In this way, walking can be exhilarating without giving you a pain in your back. Becoming aware of your breathing can cause it to change, relax and be more easeful!

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Eating Disorders Anonymous ( EDA ), which currently meets at St. Joseph Parish, Downstairs, 151 Village St., Medway on Wednesday nights from 7 - 8 p.m. will be moving to Medway

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LIVING HEALTHY Banish Body Acne. By Lisa Massimiano, Aesthetician, Certified Acne Specialis Owner Skin Smart Salon Many people with facial acne also have body acne. Acne can travel like a wave down the face and onto the chest and back. This bothersome condition is especially embarrassing during the summer months when tank tops and sundresses make it more difficult to hide. Although body acne can be frustrating it can be managed with the right products and treatment. Treatment for body acne means having a consistent morning and evening home care regimen that includes the right amount of exfoliation and topical antibacterial action. Home care, combined with regular professional treatments prevent micro acne lesions from forming, the beginning of the vicious acne cycle. There are two types of body acne, inflamed and noninflamed and they are treated differently.

Inflamed Body Acne. Inflamed acne is red, pustular and often sore to the touch. With this type of acne you need less exfoliation and more antibacterial treatment. I recommend a benzoyl peroxide cleanser and topical benzoyl peroxide lotion. The strength of the products is determined by whether it is on your chest or back. The back is less sensitive and needs stronger products. I always have my clients start slowly, and gradually increase the frequency of use as their body gets used to them. Being too aggressive too quickly can irritate inflamed acne.

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LIVING HEALTHY The Lost Art of Handwriting ~ Send a Card Month With a simple glimpse of my Mom’s handwriting I can feel her near me even though she passed on from this world nearly 11 years ago. A card or recipe or even note means so much. You probably have similar feelings for people and their handwriting too and yet the internet is slowly replacing the written word. I keep cards and cherish the messages on them and will admit to pulling them out when I had a particularly rough day or just needing some love and “hearing” what I mean to people. Am I the only one? Well if we stop sending cards this will become a thing of the past and I simply cannot let that happen. I am declaring June Send a

Card month so write a note to someone you love! Let’s start a revolution of love and handwritten notes of how we feel. Let’ begin to a legacy of who we are to those around us and what they mean to us. Somehow an email just doesn’t seem to capture it in the same way as a handwritten note does. So first buy a card ~ a really pretty card (preferably from a local artist) and write that note that you always meant to do but never found the time to and then SEND it . Or find the perfect card that captures your child right now and write them a letter that sums up who they were this year including accomplishments of the school year, challenges and highlights ~ I

usually include a few photos of them and then seal the envelope and put it away somewhere safe. I put their name and age on the front. It will be graduation gifts for them in the future or god forbid I go before my time; my children will have some of my memories of them in my handwriting. I admit I cannot wait to open up the cards that I wrote when they were one and two years old because I forget. Send a card to someone JUST BECAUSE. Let them know how you feel about them right now. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow but we are guaranteed this moment. To help the celebration e of Send a Card month, Soul Spirit Studio will provide a cozy

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Many great items and bargains will be available. There is sure to be something for everyone! Items for sale include: household items, dishes, glassware, jewelry, books/tapes/ CD’s, furniture, toys, games and much more. We regret no additional items will be accepted the day of the sale. The Purr-fect Cat Shelter

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Local Author Seeks Stories The following is an exerpt from The Notebook, Ted Reinstein’s newsletter and is used with permission. Hello. It’s been almost exactly a year since the release of my first book, New England Notebook: One Reporter, Six States, Uncommon Stories. Over that time, speaking at libraries, bookstores, and to other gatherings of all kinds, I’ve met so many great people, so many longtime fans of “Chronicle” and others who simply love the stories of New England as much as I do. In March, the book went into its second printing. (Thanks, Globe Pequot Press!) BUT THE BIG NEWS IS...I recently contracted again with my publisher, Globe Pequot, to write my next book. I am now at work on Wicked Pissed: New England’s Most Famous Feuds. From Connecticut’s claim that the Wright Brothers are wrong, to who really fired the famed “shot heard ‘round the world,” to Sox/Yankees, it’ll be a fun and fightin’ mad foray through some of New England’s most long-standing, stand-out, knock-down, drawn-out disputes and disagreements.

And I can use your help! If you know of a good one regarding a feud in New England, get in touch; I’d love to hear about it. Who knows? It might end up in the book. You can reach me through here, or via my website. I will share more about the new book’s progress at some point in the coming months. Meanwhile, please visit my website for a listing of upcoming book readings and public events. And if you know of anyone looking for a speaker at corporate events, leadership retreats, or non-profit annual meetings, please visit my site and click on “Book Ted.” Most importantly--thank you for your continued interest and support. I really appreciate it. Enjoy the warm months. Lord knows it doesn’t last long in New England... All the Best, Ted To contact Ted Reinstein, visit www.tedreinstein.com.

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Camp Bailout Introduces Young Women to Firefighting Free Ashland Camp Open to Girls Aged 11-19 By. J.D. O’Gara Lt. Lyn Moraghan has been a firefighter for 20 years, one of two in her Ashland department, but women in her career make up a fraction of firefighters. A member of the International Association of Women Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services, Moraghan learned at one of the group’s seminars that women comprise just 1-2% of those in her profession. “Young women may be intimidated, so they don’t feel comfortable approaching fire departments,” says Moraghan, who says she was one of the “lucky ones,” entering a welcoming small town department with “true professionals” that already had women on staff. In the big cities, however, she says, “It’s still an old boys network. You apply for a position and you have 99% of the personnel there are men. For a young woman just getting out of college, that’s intimidating.” Through her professional group, Moraghan got the idea to set up a “fire camp” for young women. She called it “Camp Bailout.” “It’s an opportunity, if they show interest, to be surrounded by women who are already EMS or firefighters, to give them an opportunity to find out if that’s a direction they really want to go,” says Moraghan. Four years ago, Moraghan

approached her chief about running the camp, and he was excited about it. Ten girls completed the program. This will be the fourth year, and Moraghan is already seeing some interest from girls who would like to do it again. “Last year I had 8 girls, and the average age was 12. It was a fun group of girls. They clicked so well they became good friends,” says Moraghan. Space is somewhat limited to a maximum of about 16 girls for the free program, which is paid for with some Boston Marathon funds allocated to the town. “(The town of Ashland) has been very good to me and as a result of that, it’s free for the girls,” says Moraghan. The program is designed to provide a safe, interactive, and physically challenging environment, where participants will learn while building confidence and leadership skills. Girls accepted to the program will learn ladder, engine, and ambulance operations, CPR certification, search and rescue skills, aerial ladder climb, rappelling, auto extrication, fire extinguishers, fire behavior, and fun teambuilding exercises. “A big part of the camp is letting the girls get in there in a comfortable environment, and just go. Nobody was forced to do anything they didn’t want to do,” says Moraghan.

Lyn Moraghan has hosted Camp Bailout at the Ashland Fire Station for four years, introducing a limited number of young women to the career of firefighting. She invites young local women out to the free camp. Photo/ Lyn Moraghan

The camp does offer girls a taste of the physical requirements of the job. Personally, Moraghan says that, at 125 lbs., she needs to stay fit to be a firefighter. “Every part of our job, whether it’s picking up a stretcher or putting on the air pack and putting on the equipment is physical,” she says. The equipment adds another 50-60 lbs. to her frame. “I learned at an early age that I have to keep myself very fit, and I have to lift weights and be as strong as my body can be so I can do the job,” says Moraghan. The same goes for small-framed men,

she says, and there are times where her smaller size can be a benefit. She’s been sent into confined spaces, and she feels she can get the maximum benefit of her air pack, which is 30 minutes, compared to a larger man who usually gets about 12. Needless to say, participants in Camp Bailout will not do a lot of sitting around. All information, including the application, can be found at http://www.campbailout.org, or at the Ashland Fire website under keyword CAMP BAILOUT. Camp Bailout also has a Facebook page. The program will be held at Ashland fire station #2, 70

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Cedar Street, Ashland, Ma. All applications should be sent to: Lieutenant Lyn Moraghan, Camp Bailout program, 70 Cedar Street, Ashland, Mass. 02170. Please e-mail Ladyff26@yahoo.com with any questions. About sixteen girls between the ages of 11 through 19 will be chosen. The 2014 Program will run from July 7th through 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. “It’s all about the girls – and fun,” says Moraghan. “It’s a great career, and I’d love to see, personally, more women involved. Women can bring a lot to the table and excel without any doubt in my mind.”

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Sports Snow On Record-setting Pace For Holliston Track Team By KEN HAMWEY Staff Sports Writer Sydney Snow is only a sophomore but in the next two years she should be a dominant middle distance runner at Holliston High. She’s already set a school record in the 600-meter run in indoor track and now she’s taking aim at the school record in the 800 outdoors. Snow, who also plays soccer, broke the indoor record in the 600 with a time of 1:38.81. The old record was 1:39.58. In the 800, the school record is 2:22 and Snow’s best is 2:25.61, less than four seconds off the mark. “Sydney has lots of drive,’’ said Holliston coach Jenn Moreau. “She’s become our go-to person because she can compete in a variety of events. Sydney is dedicated to track, one who’s really into the sport. I wouldn’t be surprised if she breaks the mark for the 800 soon.’’ As a freshman, Snow ran the 300, 600 and the 1,000 indoors. In outdoor track, Snow’s prime event is the 800 but she’s very capable in the 400 and the mile, and she also competes in the high jump, long jump and triple jump. “I like trying different events,’’ said Snow. “Last year, I ran the 800 so many times. Being versatile is a way of helping my team.’’ Snow was excited when she toppled the record in the indoor 600. “I chased the record all during my freshman season,’’ she said. “I wasn’t confident I’d break it my first year but I gained confidence as a sophomore and was able to achieve that goal. When I ran 1:40, my thinking was to just keep

improving. There was no pressure to set the record. And, my coach just kept stressing to do my best.’’ Snow said she was “psyched’’ when the record fell and she credited her success to “an intense work ethic.’’ Snow set the record at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston at the All-State Meet. Although she didn’t advance to the New Englands with her record-breaking time, she did finish 10th. “My goal indoors is to keep improving on my time in the 600 and to keep getting better in all events,’’ she said. As one of the Panthers’ key outdoor competitors, Snow’s top focus is to lower her time in the 800. She’s working diligently to break the 2:22 time in the 800. “This spring, I really want to get my 800 time to the low 2:20s,’’ Snow emphasized. “It’ll take some hard workouts to do that. To excel as a middle distance runner it obviously takes speed and endurance but mental toughness is very important. It’s a matter of keep pushing in practice. It’s difficult in middle distance running to keep your speed constant.’’ Enjoying track immensely, Snow, who usually finishes first or second in all the events she runs outdoors, credits all of her teammates for trying to elevate Holliston’s track program. She specifically points to junior Katie Salley and sophomore Madison Ward as top-notch team players on the outdoor squad that finished its dual-meet season with a 4-2 record. “Katie is a captain who is a great leader,’’ Snow said. “She runs the mile and works hard at that event. Madison also has a strong work ethic and it shows

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when she competes in the triple jump, the long jump and high jump. We’ve got a lot of other girls who push themselves and who are fun to be competing with.’’ Calling Moreau a “positive and encouraging coach,’’ Snow likes the way she directs the squad. “Coach Moreau is amazing, always making us feel comfortable,’’ Snow noted. “She keeps the sport fun and at the same time is able to motivate us.’’ An honor student, Snow, who enjoys English and science courses, intends to run track in college. “I’d prefer a city school because I like meeting lots of people,’’ she said. Relying on an athletic philosophy that involves winning, Snow has some other thoughts on competing. “I like to win but it’s important to have fun and reach your potential,’’ she said. “Winning isn’t everything. Meeting people, having fun and knowing that you can always get better are important.’’ Snow intends to play soccer again in the fall and she’s looking forward to playing outside midfielder. “It’s a position that enables you to be on offense and defense,’’ she said. “You have to be able to transition from offense to defense quickly.’’ In track, however, Snow has

Sydney Snow shines as a top runner at Holliston High School.

high hopes. A Tri Valley League championship is her goal. “It would be amazing to win the league title,’’ she said. “It can be attained in the next two years because we’ve got talent.

As for the 800, I’ll keep working hard and hopefully break the record.’’ Sydney Snow’s mature approach to track is a major plus for the Panthers.

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Holliston HMAPA Shouts a Thank You to Fiskeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fiskeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raised over $350 for HMAPA during the February Membership Drive, according to the Holliston Music and Arts Parents Association website (www.hollistonmusicandarts.org). Every penny that they raised helps out all students in the arts in Holliston Public Schools!

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Friends of Holliston Want to Support Holliston Sports? Police K-9 Announce Join HABA Today! Raffle Winners Following is a list of the raffle winners from last weekend’s pet fair. Most were present to take their prizes home. If you were not present. Contact The Henry Studio (508) 429-2120 to make arrangements for pick up. Prizes will be held until June 30th. Thanks to all that came out to support us. May May Furry Friends – Quartz $50 Kristin Danner Doody Calls $50 Dawna Shackley

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HABA is an organization of unpaid, parent volunteers. Optional membership donations are appreciated and help us support and raise funds for our student-athletes and spread the Panther Spirit within the community.

There are three suggested family membership levels . We welcome financial donations of any size and always look forward to those able to donate their time to HABA. Please fill out the Membership Form below and send it to HABA Membership 370 Hollis St. Holliston, MA 01746. Students who have participated in Holliston High School sports and have been members of HABA for all their years at HHS are eligible for the HABA Scholarship award in their Senior year. HABA randomly draws four $500.00 Scholarships every year to be presented at the Senior Awards Night. Membership contributions help make these Scholarships possible. You will be notified in the spring of your child’s senior

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As a member of HABA you will be sent monthly newsletters via Constant Contact recapping minutes of HABA meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Meetings are attended by the HABA board and a HABA liaison for each and every sports team at HHS.

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HABA works with our coaches, school administration, and the school committee. Every sport is represented by a parent liaison. Funding decisions are discussed and voted on as a group. HABA funded enhancements and events are: •

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June 3 “Make-Up” Youth Team and Chaperone Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston meeting, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church in Holliston. If your team couldn’t make it to the first youth team meeting here is another opportunity to turn in your youth and chaperone forms. It is mandatory that all youth teams are represented by one team member and one chaperone at this meeting if the May 20, 2014 meeting was not attended. For more information, please contact Linda Ahronian (774) 2173023. June 7 Fatima Shrine Yard Sale, 101 Summer St., Holliston, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Holliston Boy Scout Troop 73 Car Wash Fundraiser, 9 a.m. –3 p.m., First Congregational Church, 725 Washington St., Holliston on Saturday, Suggested donation $8 per car. Dancing Arts Center 35th Year Gala, 7 p.m., hors

d’oeuvres, cash bar and additional performances by DAC students including, the Grand Pas de Deux from Paquita, and an all new work to The Star and Stripes Forever. DJ and dancing! Tickets can be purchased in advanced by contacting Co-Directors Patrick Notaro and Gregg Saulnier at (508) 429-7577 or DancingArtsCenter@gmail. com June 8 Fatima Shrine Yard Sale, 101 Summer St., Holliston, 10 a.m. –1 p.m. Holliston High School Commencement, 2 p.m. June 10 Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston Bank Night, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church in Holliston, Teams should plan to turn in any donations collected at this important and information-filled evening. Tee-shirts will be distributed along with campsite assignments. Please send at least one team member if the team captain cannot attend. Con-

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sion slips are needed for those under 18. The remember ceremony and luminaria laps at 9 p.m. Public invited from noon on June 14th until 11:00 p.m.. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/ashlandhollistonma or call Linda Ahronian (774) 217-3023 for more information. June 22 Second Annual Toast of the Town Champagne and Chocolate Garden Party Celebrating women who lead our community and the power of women to make change. 3 p.m., 1038 Washington Street, Holliston, $15 For tickets and informa-

tion Lisa Kaplan, lisabbk@ verizon.net (508) 429-6354 or DTC Chair Beth Greely, beth@yellowinc.net (508) 331-6318. June 26 Foreign Film Night, 7-8:30 p.m. Holliston Public Library Gilman Room on lower level, Two Autumns, Three Winters (French) in which a young man literally bumps into a woman in the park who will share his life. Beverages provided. Feel free to bring popcorn or a snack. Free and open to all. Contact Leslie McDonnell (508) 429-0617, lmcdonnell@minlib.net

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The Holliston Fire Department offers training for the members of the community in CPR, First Aid, and Fire Safety. We teach classes at no cost to the public with the exception of materials and certification card fees when required. The classes are taught by the experienced members of the Holliston Fire Department ensuring that “real-life” situations are taught and addressed. There are several standard classes available and special courses can be tailored to meet specific requirements of the audience such as babysitters, lifeguards, or day care providers.

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From the Holliston Parks Commission April 9, 2014 At the Fall 2012 Town Meeting, the Community Preservation Commission provided funds to the Parks Commission to replace the tennis courts. After receiving numerous bids, a contractor was selected to replace the courts, and the courts were replaced in August 2013. The contractor utilized materials that, unbeknown to them or the Parks Commission, were defective. This resulted in bubbling and dead spots, which hinders the usefulness of the tennis courts. The Contractor will be replacing the tennis courts beginning on June 1, 2014 at no cost to the Town of Holliston or the Parks Commission. The ambient temperature must be above 84 degrees for the material to be applied, the work can be started no earlier than June. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and greatly appreciate your patience as we remedy this issue.

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HHS Music lab isn’t going to pay for itself! Parents were out at Jordan Hall helping to raise funds at the HBA Spring stroll.

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home MARKETPLACE Here to "Serve" you with all your real estate needs Marianne Ganzenmuller, Realtor Century 21 Commonwealth 747 Washington Street Holliston, MA 01746 phone: 508-353-0419 fax: 508-205-7231

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available homes is low.) Buyers on the other hand tend not to want to trek through snow and frigid weather when house hunting, (so buyer traffic slows.) Late July and August tend to be vacation time with hot weather and buyer traffic can be a bit slower. The main point to remember is what is best for you your family. Many times because of personal circumstances you will not have the luxury of picking the exact time of your real estate business.

Holly & Brad ask, “When is the best time/season to transact real estate business?” Well you fail to say whether you are a buyer or seller, but no matter. As the old saying goes “The best time to go fishing is when the fish are biting” The general market begins to get more active in the late winter and continues through the Spring. Many real estate closing take place in August and Sept., however many of these sales were put together a month or two earlier. Most families prefer to time their sale/purchase with the Sept. school semester. For owners selling, the period approaching Thanksgiving and Christmas tend to be a time when owners prefer not to move or have people going through their homes. (hence the inventory of

Some of the main points to be aware of if you are a seller, are you prepared to move and where to, and is your home really ready to be shown to prospective buyers? If you are a buyer, have you verified your credit score, and have you gotten pre approved for a mortgage?

It’s a Sign of the Times… Still a Seller’s Market in Franklin The town of Franklin continues to experience a seller’s market. Listings are in great demand, and we presently have 3.8 months of resale listings on the market in our town. When the number of listings are fewer than 5 or 6 months, it’s indicative of a seller’s market. Every real estate agent competes to the best of his/ her ability to secure a new listing, and the most prevalent factor determining the direction of each listing is the “quality of marketing” that will be provided. Online and offline marketing methods are necessary today in order to provide the homeowner with the exposure that each seller deserves to receive. The latest and greatest of current marketing methods is accomplished with equipment known as the “drone.” Drones are new to the real es-

tate community, but certainly not to the military. The Kuney-Todaro Team members are providing video and high definition photos for slide shows of each listing from a height well above the tree tops on house lots. This enables buyers to view everything that surrounds each listing. It provides a panoramic view of an entire property displaying not only the home but all exterior improvements such as pool areas, tennis and basketball courts. It reflects all of the surrounding wooded areas and the entire neighborhood from above. Both buyers and sellers appreciate this type of exposure, and in the near future, this will be standard practice for all real estate agents. This is just another sign of the times, and the burden is on the potential listing agent to provide the best method of

exposure for each and every homeowner. Barbara Todaro is the sales manager of RE/MAX Executive Realty and a team leader for The Kuney-Todaro Team. Barbara has 36 years of real estate experience and is the marketing agent for the team members. She is a blogger on several real estate platforms including ActiveRain, Google+ and other real estate websites. For further discussion about this month’s topic, Barbara Todaro can be reached at (508) 520-9881.

Regardless of whether you are a buyer or a seller, be aware that mortgage interest rates are hovering close to a 50 year low and this fact can create huge savings on home ownership. Contact me for our info. report “How to prepare for your real estate transaction” Mr. Capozzoli has been a Massachusetts real estate broker for 35 years. You are invited to submit your real estate questions by email cappy@erakey.com or by phone (508) 596-2600. Cappy has been a resident of Medway for 20+years.

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"Helping to improve the lives of local families in need" The RE/MAX Executive Charitable Foundation is a non-profit, 501-3c organization created to carry out the philanthropic mission of RE/MAX Executive Realty Associates. The Foundation is established to fund financial or service based needs in the Company's market area. Through requests, the Foundation's primary goal is to improve the lives of families or individuals in the Foundation's general market area.

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