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Local Volunteer’s DCF Backpack Collection Aims to Help Stressed Kids
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Come spend the day with about 6,000 of your closest Holliston neighbors at Goodwill Park at the 23rd annual Celebrate Holliston field day on Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with opening ceremonies naming the Holliston Citizens of the Year.
When you are a child who’s been living in an unstable situation, the last thing you should worry about is not having school supplies. At least that’s how Holliston resident, teacher and Mom Deborah Rothstein Sweet sees it. For the second year in a row, with the help of local residents and businesses, she’s collecting backpacks and school supplies for the Framingham Office of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Holliston resident and mother of five Deborah Rothstein Sweet is in her second year collecting backpacks for children served by the Framingham chapter of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), an organization she says does a world of good for troubled families. With school supplies in hand, says Rothstein Sweet, kids under a lot of pressure have one less worry.
Rothstein Sweet says she has a connection with DCF, because she is both a foster parent and adoptive parent.
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“It’s really coming primarily from my heart, just wanting to do this,” says the volunteer, “and to raise awareness. I can’t foster every child, and there is an unbelievable need for foster homes right now. We have kids really getting lost in the system,” says the volunteer, who says her backpack drive pulled in 300 backpacks from Holliston last year, a number that, she says was “amazing and unexpected.”
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The annual event is intended as a fundraiser to raise money for town improvements and beautification. Some recent projects funded by Celebrate Holliston include the Holliston Rail Trail bike rack, two new police patrols for the Rail Trail, a Welcome to Holliston sign donation, new communication equipment for the auxiliary police, as well as a self-defense class through the police department and support for the new structure being built through the Holliston Athletic Boosters Association. Celebrate Holliston has funded the Holliston Pantry Shelf van, projects at Town Hall, the library, senior center, town play structures, clocks, trash cans. Practically no cause
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in Holliston has not benefited from the organization at some point. (For a complete list of projects funded, visit www. celebrateholliston.com.) The day will begin with a parade, stating at 9 a.m. from the Sam Placentino School, 235 Woodland Street. All Hollistonians are invited to participate, including groups, neighborhoods, committees, businesses, families – anyone who wants to show their small town spirit. Parade participants begin lining up at 8:30, following a route from Woodland to Railroad, right on Central up to Washington, left onto Washington and then right on Green for those on foot or left onto Exchange for vehicles returning to Woodland. The day will include entertainment, including a pie-eating contest at noon, a Sync-Off, where contestants can lip sync in between other acts on the stage. Musical entertainment will include Hill Billy Pop, The
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Kennedy Allstate Insurance – Doing Something that Matters
Ellen Kennedy spent 25 years in corporate finance, but that’s not where her heart was. She toyed with the idea of opening her own business, and moreover, longed “to do something that was helping other people,” she says, “What’s more important than helping people protect their families?”
In July, she opened The Kennedy Agency, representing Allstate Insurance Company, at 74 Main Street (Gould’s Plaza) in Medway. Kennedy looked at lots of business ventures before choosing to pursue representing Allstate. Not only did it made good financial sense, but also, she says, “Allstate does a lot in terms of support and training for their agents.” “Ultimately, what brought me to this decision, was that I didn’t really feel like I was doing a job that mattered,” says Kennedy, who confesses she sought something more fulfilling. “I chose Medway, because I feel a connection to this area. I’ve lived here a long time,” says Kennedy, a married Holliston mother of two. She envisions becoming
a trusted advisor to those in the area who recognize the importance of protecting not only their valuables, but also their families.
“I’m a small business owner,” says Kennedy, who stresses that although she has an appointment to sell Allstate products, she is not employed by Allstate. She has free reign in terms of how she runs her business. To begin with, Kennedy has partnered with an Allstate Exclusive Financial Specialist, Merideth Falconer, who offers customers a unique opportunity for a free financial review. “She is just one of these very enthusiastic people, very easy to talk to, and she’s really knowledgeable,” says Kennedy. “She’ll consider what you have to spend and what you are trying to accomplish. The solution is different for each individual.” Kennedy is also building a staff she feels bring their own unique style to her long-term business model. So far, she’s hired two sales producers, who also live locally. Currently, they are focusing much of their attention on educating consumers on the
Allstate auto insurance product with its many discounts and other great features. The also offer life insurance, which provides an additional discount on auto. “I give my staff the autonomy to find the right style that works for them, rather than fit into a mold developed by a big corporation,” says Kennedy, who adds that she’s not necessarily seeking someone with an insurance background, but people who “can connect, build rapport and are trustworthy.” Kennedy also plans to be an active community partner. The Kennedy Agency is already sponsoring Medway Youth Soccer, and the entrepreneur plans to join the Medway Business Council. The former cheerleading coach, who also enjoys performing as a dancer in her free time, says community involvement is important to her family, active members of St. Mary’s Church in Holliston.
In the end, says Kennedy, “it’s about feeling good about what I’m doing every day.” In her former career, “I would wish the day away before it even started. The example I was setting for my children was you can’t be successful and happy at the same.”
That higher mission drives Kennedy to sell the insurance people need, including offering life insurance, something people “often put on the back burner.” Kennedy says she intends to stand by her clients, not just harness their business and then ignore it. “Part of our business model is an annual insurance review,” says Kennedy. “Circumstances change. We want to make sure people are covered appropriately for their current situation.” More than anything, Kennedy is interested in creating strong, lasting business relationships with her customers. “I want them to know that we’re not just in the business of selling policies. We’re making sure that everything that’s important to them is adequately protected.”
The Kennedy Agency will hold an open house on Wednesday, September 10th, 5 – 7 p.m., giving local residents a chance to come in and meet her and the staff with a few light refreshments and a drawing of some sort. “It will be a fun way to get to know us,” says Kennedy, who says that, at the end of the day, paying a few dollars more or less for insurance does not make the difference. “The difference is having an agent you can trust and establish a long term relationship with.,” says Kennedy.
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She says the office has limited funds, which makes outreach difficult. “They (DCF) support families, that’s their primary goal, support services for families,” says Rothstein Sweet, who saw the backpack drive as “one of the little bits of help that we can help provide and that are enormously supportive for families that are on the brink of disaster.” Of late, says Rothstein Sweet, she thinks the DCF has gotten a bad rap in the media. “Recent stories don’t tell the whole story,” says the mother of five,” They do so much more good than bad.” As a former Holliston teacher, Rothstein Sweet saw firsthand
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that “When kids walk in door (of school), they are nervous, they are anxious, and some kids don’t have what they need. Especially at the upper level, if they’re coming in hungry or they’re from families that experienced trauma, they’re standing out at school, different from those around them.” Having the supplies they need helps these children blend in and find their place, says Rothstein Sweet.“These backpacks literally go from my hands to the children,” she says. She is hoping to exceed her goal this year, hoping to stay ahead of the game for next year with a surplus. “People can drop off backpacks at Fiske’s or the Grapevine or the Prana Center, or the First Baptist Church does their own collection,” says Rothstein Sweet, who is looking for backpacks all the way from Pre-K to high school levels. In particular, she says, there’s a need for backpacks for teenage girls, that might have a little bit of flair. She is also collecting school supplies to fill those, or gift cards to Staples or Target.
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Celebrate Holliston organizers say that their annual fundraising field event garners about 6,000 each year. This year’s event will take place on September 20 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Goodwill Park, on Green Street, with a parade from the Placentino School starting at 9 a.m.
The whole event takes a lot to pull off, says Amy Porter, who, along with Heather Scarrangella, Neela Patel and Chris Leoncini, is chairing the event, which could use some help with volunteers. “Our committee is only about 25 people,” says Porter, but we have shifts for about 200 people we need to fill.” Usually, she says, these are short, 2-hour shifts that go quickly, and a bonus is a free t-shirt. “Volunteers can sign up for what area or what time works best for them,” say Porter. Porter says participants are also needed to sign up for things like the chili contest.
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The horse show will feature different competitions of class and division, pony rides, catered food by Pangia, prizes and a professional photographer. Each year, in addition to the field event, a turkey dinner fundraiser is held at Holliston High School cafeteria to benefit the Holliston Pantry Shelf. The event will take place 5:30-7:30 p.m., and the cost is $15 Per Person, $8 per student 8-14 and children under 7 free. In addition to the announcement of Celebrate Holliston’s Citizens of the Year, the group also hosts a reception for the winners at Pinecrest Golf Course. This will take place this year on September 18th, from 5-7 p.m., and the public is invited to join in for a cash bar and appetizers. All in all, residents of the town band together to benefit each other. “One-hundred percent of what we raise goes right back to the town,” says Lamkin, who adds, “We only get one shot. It’s not like other organizations that might have several events during the year. So we pray for great weather, always.”
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Come Down to Earth at Farms Day 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. September 14 By J.D. O’Gara From vegetables to flowers to livestock and horses, there’s no doubt the town of Holliston is a farming community. That’s something that Tony Lulek, current chair of the Holliston Agricultural Commission, feels very passionate about. “Every town in Massachusetts has the right to farm,” insists Lulek, who explains that protection for homeowners and others who want to farm in Holliston is protected not only by the state mandate, but also by the town bylaws. “Our Right to Farm sign, first, tells anybody interested in farming that Holliston is a Right to Farm town, but the second thing is it tells people who are not farmers, there is a chance there will be farming going on next door, and as long as your neighbors are abiding by MDAR (Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources) best practices, you
can’t really complain about the smell or the noises.” According to its website, formed in 2005, The Holliston Agricultural Commission’s mission is to support, promote, and enhance the long term viability of Holliston agriculture with the aim of helping this town’s agricultural businesses become as economically and environmentally sound as possible. Lulek credits Donna Kramer, owner of Breezy Hill Farm and whose family has owned farms in Holliston for several generations, with setting several goals for the commission, which is run entirely by volunteers, including Kramer, Lulek, Janet Horne, Helen MacArthur, Paula Mark, P.J. Kilkelly, Justin Brown, and Natalie Kent. One goal of the commission, he says, was to establish a community garden, which was done in 2009, a garden behind Pinecrest Golf Course was
Small Farms and Fisheries Tax Credit Legislation Becomes Law BOSTON, MA - On July 31st, the state legislature passed H4377, An Act promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth. The bill includes legislation for an investment tax credit for small farms and fisheries filed by Representative Carolyn Dykema. The small farms and fisheries provision allows small businesses a 3% investment tax credit to use for capital expenditures for their operations. This legislation extends this credit, which has been available for large agricultural businesses since 1973, to small, non-incorporated farms and fisheries. “With thousands of family farms in Massachusetts and many in my district, agriculture is a growing part of our local economies. By offering tax credits to those small businesses, we encourage investment and job creation at the local level, and these are jobs that are never sent overseas,” Representative Dykema explained. “And by helping local farms, we will also boost food security for every resident.”
established, and it has grown to 33 10’x10’ plots, three of which are maintained by Holliston AgCom and the rest of which are available to the public. Another important effort, and one dear to Lulek’s heart as a beekeeper, is keeping people aware that bee colony collapse disorder is a real threat to farms, and so he hopes to educate residents on the things they can do to help prevent the loss of these pollinators, attributed to a combination of varroa mites in the bees and chemicals many people commonly use on their lawns and other landscaping, including insecticides, herbicides, miticides, fungicides, and even fertilizers. In an effort to promote local farmers and awareness, on September 14 (rain date September 21), Holliston AgCom will invite local residents to come on down and get to know some of their local farms with Farm Days, taking place all day, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The day will include a tractor show at Newfound Farm, a horse show (to benefit Celebrate Holliston) at Lil’ Folk Farm, tomato tasting, a petting zoo, live music, kids’ games and hayrides. Farms in town that are participating in Farms Day include: Arcadian Farm, 200 Norfolk Street Bullard Farm, 7 Bullard Lane Doehill Farm, 100 Wilson Street Holliston Agricultural Commission Community Gardens at Pinecrest Golf Course, Prentice Street Kilkelly Farm, 891 Highland Street
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Chabad to Host Mega Challah Bake in Holliston By Judith O’Gara
Join 100 Jewish women from the Metrowest area at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, at Holliston Town Hall for an evening of unity and inspiration at “Mega Challah!” to knead and braid delicious Challah to adorn our Shabbat tables. Learn the secret to making great Challah, create your own, and share the gift of Shabbat, warmth and great taste with others. “Everything will be there,” says Rochy Kivman, of the Chabad House Jewish Community Center in Milford, which is organizing the event. “They’re going to make the
dough, shape it. Women will be able to practice shaping it with strings and can garnish it with different toppings, then go home and bake it,” she says. With all that is going on in the Middle East, says Kivman, the need for Jews to unite is very strong. “ A Jew is a Jew is a Jew – it doesn’t matter where you go and making friendships with other people in the community (is important).” This event, she says, will allow women from all different backgrounds to come together, whether they’re with a temple or not. “In general, when a woman
bakes Challah, she draws down energy from above for her family,” says Kivman. “She is the one that sets the tone in the home, sets the atmosphere. We have a saying that ‘if the mother is not happy, no one is happy. If she’s happy, everyone is happy.” Jewish women, she says, were blessed with three commandments, or three primary mitzvoth, that of lighting Shabbat candles, Challah baking and family purity. Challah refers to the two loaves of bread that form the core of the Shabbat meal. In its more biblical meaning, Challah is the
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confidence given to her family, says Kivman. With the woman as the foundation, says Kivman, this event was really targeted to inspire the Jewish woman, without kids around, without the husband around, to kind of to draw this great energy and bring it back home, she says. She’s hoping for 100 women to join together “to draw down inspiration, and hopefully, these women will be able to form new friendships,” says Kivman. The evening will include cocktails, light fare and a raffle for amazing prizes from generous Metrowest store owners. To register or for more information, visit www.GotChabad.com/ ChallahBake or call (508) 473-1299. The cost is $10 until August 31, $15 in advance after that, or $20 at the door.
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Holliston Senior Center Fall Fair Slated for September 6 Proceeds Benefit Health and Nutrition Programs at Senior Center By J.D. O’Gara The Holliston Senior Center, 150 Goulding Street, Holliston will hold its annual Fall Fair on Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. “We have everything. This is a huge yard sale. We have all kinds of quality craft goods – knitting and quilts – jewelry, a bake sale, books, and inside, we have an antique area,” says Lina Arena-DeRosa, former Holliston Senior Center director, who has moved to a position in Westwood.
She adds that folks can get breakfast and lunch on the day of the fair at the center “This is a huge community event. We get 4,000 –6,000 people, and it’s all volunteerbased,” says DeRosa. What’s most important, she says, is that “100% of proceeds to health and nutrition programs at the Senior Center.” People can bring their goods, everything except for electronics, clothing, upholstered furniture and really large exercise equipment, to the Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This year’s Holliston Senior Center Fall Fair will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, rain or shine. The event raises money for health and nutrition programs, and it relies on volunteers.
Selectman View Damage to Trail, Recommend Holding Solect’s Permit “We’re not bad guys,” said Solect CEO Ken Driscoll, representing his company Solect, at an August 6th meeting where the solar company had to explain to the Holliston Rail Trail Committee why about 100 trees were clear cut next to the trail, outside the scope of their project. “The irony is we’re trying to bring a project to the town that was in the best interest of the community,” said
Driscoll, who claimed to have had a number of discussions with town administrators that led to his “mistake.”
Rail Trail Committee members weren’t so sure the clear cutting of the trees was the result of simply “poor assumptions” and the fact that Solect maintained. It was clear, members said, that Solect workers waited until the weekend, when they were not
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Following this, on August 19, Selectman Jay Leary recommended the town hold onto Solect Energy’s building permit, not permitting any more work to continue until the improper tree cutting has been resolved.
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Knights of Columbus Wine Tasting Event September 13 Fundraiser Supports Holliston Pantry Shelf, Senior Center and Local Veterans’ Charities By J.D. O’Gara St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus #14224, also known as HollistonCares, are currently selling tickets for their Third Annual Wine Tasting, to take place at Holliston Town Hall on September 13, from 7-10 p.m. The event, chaired by Tony Polise, is one of two fundraisers the organization is undertaking to support The Holliston Pantry Shelf (hollistonpantryshelf.org) and the Holliston Senior Center (hollistonseniorcneter.org), which will each receive a goal of $5,000 in donations at Celebrate Holliston, and veteran’s organizations, to be awarded monies raised on Veterans’ Day. While last year, the Holliston Knights of Columbus donated $5,000 to the Wounded Warriors project, this year that donation will be split between Wounded Warrior Project (wounded-
warriorproject.org) and locallybased Homes for Our Troops (hfotusa.org). The night will include music by This Time, local DJ Jonathan Neal, wine (and a few beers) provided by The Wine House and catered light fare provided by Bertucci’s. Tickets are $25 and are available at Nick’s Central Garage, the Holliston Superette, Coffee Haven, Holliston Hardware and The Wine House. Tickets are also available by contacting a Knight of Columbus you know, Tom Anguish at (508) 429-6366 or Tony Polise at (508) 429-5083. Acccording to their website at HollistonCares.org, since their inception in 2007, the Holliston Knights of Columbus have raised nearly $70,000 for charities. St. Mary’s Council#14224 meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month unless otherwise stated.
Last year, between their Beer, Wine & Jazz night and annual raffle, the Holliston Knights of Columbus raised enough to donate $5,000 to the Holliston Senior Center (shown here), $5,000 to the Holliston Pantry Shelf, and $5,000 for the Wounded Warriors Project. This year, they will hold a Wine Tasting event at town hall on September 13 with a goal of supporting those organizations as well as Homes for Our Troops.
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rummage sale will also be held with winter clothing, scarves and handbags, jewelry, fall & Christmas decorations, religious items, such as statues and framed prints, kitchen items (pots and pans, etc.), books, CDs, and DVDs. There is no charge for parking or admission, and everyone is invited to come and enjoy a wonderful day at the beautiful Fatima Shrine.
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34th Annual Harvest Fair September 21 Crafters, Unique Vendors and Pie! By J.D. O’Gara It’s that time of year again, the time the scent of freshlybaked fruit pie wafts about the Holliston Historical Society, at 547 Washington Street, as volunteers prepare for the 34th Annual Harvest Fair, September 21 from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. (rain date September 28). “Sixty-six percent of our vendors that were with us last year are coming back. It just goes to show that our fair is well attended and our vendors do well,” says a pleased Shirley Melle, who’s been a member of the Holliston Historical society since 1974. She notes that shoppers at the fair can enjoy the sounds of 3-piece band, Always in Season, while they peruse the tables. Melle points out that vendors come from far and wide, towns all over Massachusetts. New to this year’s event, for example, is John W. Brown, who makes Chelsea Fire Hot Sauce. Another food offering is the Birch Tree Bread Company.
Two authors are coming this year as well. “One is from Medway,” says Melle, “Her name is Susan Berard Goldberg, a retired schoolteacher, who wrote a marvelous children’s book about Thanksgiving, she’s going to be there and going to be signing her books, and another David Ostrowsky, from Natick, is also going to be signing his books, Game Over or Game On? How Pro Athletes Leave Sports and Enjoy the Game of Life.” Many vendors are unique, says Melle. One, for example, sells bats, engraving them with children’s names while customers wait. Another makes 3D replicas of historical buildings. “ They’re exactly like what the building is like,” says Melle, “he does them according to what size you want.”
“He does scones and croissants and focaccia,” says Melle. Food’s not the only thing you’ll find. Melle points out that there are some wonderful jewelers, some with vintage jewelry, although she limits the number of jewelry makers in
the event, and this year in body care the fair will feature Rainbow Soaps, which offers all natural soaps and body creams, as well a new vendor who offers soy candles.
Melle points out that those are just a few of the new people bringing their wares to the Harvest Fair, but many favorites are coming back, such as the woodturner from Medway who makes pens from historic woods, two people who sell
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“very nice birdhouses,” Dishes to Daisies – an artist who makes garden ornaments from dish pieces, the Little Beehive Farm, a ceramicist, a vendor who makes clothing to fit American Girl Dolls, collectibles and antiques, framed and matted artwork, dog and cat treat and toy makers, a woman who makes great cannoli and a gentleman who brings specialty coffee. “It’s a nice mixture,” says Melle, who adds that, of course, the show will also feature fall wreaths and pumpkins as well as knitted, crocheted and sewn items. “There’s such a nice variety, and that’s why I think so many people come to our fair each year,” says Melle. She says volunteers from the Historical Society do their best to make all the vendors feel welcome, giving each coupons for two free donuts and two free coffees each year. “It’s just something extra nice that we do,” says Melle, “and then we send somebody around
to see if they need somebody to watch the booth for a break or to pick up food at lunchtime. We go out of our way to make vendors happy, and I think that’s why they come
back – and I guess they just like Holliston, too.” For questions about the fair, email Shirley Melle at shirley. melle@gmail.com.
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Window Treatment Trends
Dressing the window is something that should always be considered when designing a space. It will complete the look, soften the edges, add sophistication or whimsy and offer function: acoustic value, added insulation, filtering of light and/ or privacy.
As with all design genres, interior styling undergoes cyclical changes based on evolving trends. Window treatment styles follow along, gradually changing over time. The overall trend today is a clean, uncluttered look on windows, while addressing the desired function at the same time. With this in mind, the window treatment should accentuate the interior space without drawing a lot of attention or creating too much “fuss” at the window. Designers will often strive for a blended overall look with the walls and windows, adding subtle decoration or color rather than large, bold statements. Styles are moving far away from swags and jabots, ruffles and overall “frilly” and heavy looks for window treatments. It should be noted that in New England, where there are so many historic homes, these styles may still apply in some cases. But generally, the more
transitional, minimalist look has gained in popularity, and the simpler lines have taken over. Window coverings fall into three basic categories: readymade, manufactured and custom. Ready-made window treatments are previously manufactured and come in several standard sizes. They can be purchased from retail stores or online. The main advantage is the cost: they are clearly the least expensive option. However, the disadvantages are: they often don’t fit properly; too long, too short, not full enough or too full. The selection is limited to the fabrics and colors offered and the level of workmanship is inferior to custom window treatments.
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millions of fabrics and drapery hardware options to select from. They are the most expensive choice. But, when we consider the expense that goes into a room design and furnishing it, the relative cost is easily justified. The treatment won’t be duplicated anywhere else and the fabric, workmanship and overall quality is obviously superior. The most popular window treatment styles today are: Roman shades (in several looks), drapery panels (in various simple headings and installation types) plantation shutters, padded cornices in simple shapes), pleated valances, butterfly
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A Cause Dear to Her Heart Downtown Vision Project Brings Resident Input into Discussion
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“All three of these main buildings were all damaged, but all were restored,� says Greendale. She notes that the Downtown Vision 2014 project is not about what she would personally like. In fact, she said, some responses to the survey surprised her.
Mary Greendale has been a part of Holliston for a long time now. The former storeowner and selectman, in her words, became “very attached to the downtown,� and so, she says, it sometimes “drives me crazy to watch some of the things that happen here.� Greendale, among others, had been paying attention when the downtown traffic study report prepared by McMahon Transportation Engineers and Planners Selectmen suggested 16 parking spaces be removed. Meanwhile, with more use of the rail trail, folks were parking their bicycles on the sidewalk on central, leaving little room for strollers or others to get by. In the meantime, rumors were being parried about that the buildings across from Fiske’s were to be torn down, which would include the Superette, the Gulf station and the building behind that one. “I’m looking at it all and listening to conversations,� says Greendale. She heard mention of traffic light ideas to help cars move efficiently through downtown, but, she says, she, for one was “not sure I care about how quickly cars get through the center of town. I don’t feel an obligation to make it easier to get through, but about how safe pedestrians are in Holliston,� she says.
Greendale volunteered to organize a group, bringing in outside professionals, who would work to create a vision statement that would include downtown traffic ideas and incorporate those of green space. The Downtown Vision 2014 committee drew a lot of interest, she says, and before she knew it 70 people were behind the idea, including Jay Leary and David Thorn, she says. The group held two forums and came up with a survey for town residents. “We got about 767 back, which is a really high percentage and statistically valid for this size populaton,� says Greendale. Some of the recommendations included making traffic calmer and making it safer to cross the street. “The biggest thing that came out, for me, that was very interesting was looking at downtown as being Washington Street to the rail trail, rather than linear on Washington,� she says. Most people she says, wanted to have more places for people to park and walk around, with more places to sit, and a majority (92%) wanted to preserve the historic appearance of the downtown. If buildings are taken down, says Greendale, what’s rebuilt should remain consistent with the historic buildings. This, she says, is what was done in the past when the three historic buildings downtown were damaged by
traffic design engineers. Greendale says that since the traffic study has been done, these views will mean going back and refining it. “It probably would have been more helpful if I had stepped up with the vision idea before they started getting designs done,� says Greendale, who says that
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rethinking traffic downtown has been done about every decade since she’s lived here. However, now, she says, “We have a lot of information for other boards to consider in making the decisions about the designs for traffic management downtown.�
“Not too many people like mixed use development,� says Greendale. “I like it because I think it produces a safe environment,� but she was in the minority. Holliston residents, she says are also interested in getting more places to eat and food-related stores, which, she says, is a trend everywhere now, that downtown areas have become more of a social than shopping scene. “These days, the downtown becomes an entertainment and social gathering spot where you get a sense of community, but it’s not set up for that. But maybe,� she adds, “If you turn it on its side, toward Central.� The group did a map exercise, and “people wrote on these like they were spilling their guts,� mused Greendale. “They came up with great ideas and pointed out concerns that some of us weren’t anticipating, like replace the trees that used to be on Central.� The Downtown Vision 2014 committee was set to present the findings of their survey and forums on August 27th to the Selectmen and Planning Board, which would also hear from the
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Turkey Dinner Fundraiser to Benefit Holliston Pantry Shelf Dinner Same Evening as Celebrate Holliston, September 20
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Holliston Police and Fire Join in Ice Bucket Challenge In mid-August the Holliston Police Department and Holliston Fire Department participated in the “Ice Bucket Challenge� to help raise money and awareness for ALS. In recognition and support of 29-year-old Pete Fratese, former baseball captain at Boston College who is currently fighting this disease, HPD & HFD raised over $200 that will be donated to help support research for ALS. The departments also challenged surrounding fire departments and police departments in the area, specifically the Ashland Police Department and the Town of Sherborn Police Department.
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Holliston Girl Scouts Host Fall Registration Events September 3rd and 27th, 2014 Come see how the Girl Scouts of Holliston are building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place! Girls in grades K-12 who join Girl Scouts can participate in many different ways: troop, camp, events, series, travel or even virtual online participation.
Girls and adult volunteers can register online at anytime or in person at one of our upcoming events: Discover Girl Scouts: Information Night Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Open House 4-6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, 40 High Street
This is an open event for current Girl Scouts, future Girl Scouts and anyone interested in learning more about our organization. Girls and volunteers will have the opportunity to register during this event. Holliston Girl Scouts Registration Saturday, September 27, 2014 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington Street
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Dancing Arts Center Welcomes International Ballet Dancer and Instructor Eyla Jeschke to Staff Dancing Arts Center is proud to announce that international ballet dancer and instructor Eyla Jeschke will join its staff for the 2014-2015 season. Jesschke received her ballet education in Berlin with Tatjana Gsovsky, at the Royal Ballet School in London with Marian Lane, and at the John Cranko School in Stuttgart, Germany with Heinz Clauss. She began her professional career working with John Neumeier at the Hamburg Ballet in Germany. She also danced with the Royal Ballet of Flanders in Antwerp, Belgium, and at the National Ballet of the Netherlands in Amsterdam, where she performed for eight years in many corps de ballet and soloist roles including choreographies of Marius Petipa (considered the father of classical ballet), John Cranko, and George Balanchine. After a successful dance career, Jeschke went on to earn her teacher’s diploma at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, and then became a fulltime faculty member of the National Ballet Academy in Amsterdam, Netherlands for 12 years. In Berlin, she trained the German Television Ballet for five years. She moved to Boston in 2012, and is currently teaching at Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre and the Brookline Ballet School. “We’re excited to have Eyla join the DAC staff. She will offer a rich perspective of international dance that will provide
a tremendous educational experience for students and instructors alike. Her experience will enhance our mission of providing students with a well-rounded and in-depth education in dance,” says DAC Co-Director Gregg Saulnier. DAC begins its 2014-2015 season on September 2. All are invited to its open house on Saturday, August 16 at the Dancing Arts Center (9 Whitney Street, Holliston, MA 01746 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. to meet DAC staff and learn more about its wide breadth of dance education opportunities. For more in-
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Local Link-Off Seeks to Raise Funds for Ben Speaks Tina Chemini, owner of T.C. Scoops in Medway, and Cheryl Cohen, owner of Cheryl Cohen Mosiacs in Holliston, have wagered a friendly bet concerning both of their establishments’ support of the local group, Ben Speaks. It has recently come to light that both places are hosting a Ben Speaks “I AM...Enough,” “I Choose Life” paper chain. Starting immediately and run-
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State Primary Election
(This article first appeared in on August 19, 2014 and is used courtesy of The Holliston Reporter www.hollistonreporter.com.)
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Karen Spilka, Senator in General Court Carolyn Dykema, Representative in General Court Tara DeCristofaro
The State Primary is Tuesday, September 9th, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holliston High High School Field House. Come prepared to make important decisions.
The Republican Ballot has one position with two candidates.
The first decision is which ballot to take? If you are registered as a Democrat or a Republican there is really no choice, that is the ballot you will be given. If you are “unenrolled” (independent), you must decide which party ballot you will choose. You are not required to make any change in your registered status after your vote. You will still be registered as unenrolled.
All other positions are unopposed, but of course subject to write-ins.
If you select a Democrat ballot at the primary, you have many decisions to make. 1. Three candidates for Governor, Donald Berwick, Martha Coakley and Steven Grossman.
Two are seeking to run for Governor, Charles Baker and Mark Fisher. Senator in Congress, Brian Herr Lt Governor, Karyn Polito Attorney General, John Miller Secretary of State, David D’Arcangelo Treasurer, Michael Heffernan
2. There are three candidates for Lt. Governor, Leland Cheung, Stephen Kerrigan and Michael Lake.
Auditor, Patricia Saint Aubin
3. Two are seeking Attorney General, Maura Healey and Warren Tolman.
Register of Probate, John Lambert, Jr.
4. Three for Treasurer, Thomas Conroy, Barry Finegold and Deborah Goldberg.
There are no candidates on the ballot for the following, all subject to write-ins
5. Two for Representatives in Congress. Katherine Clark and Sheldon Schwartz,
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LIVING HEALTHY Volunteers Honored at Milford Regional Medical Center Milford Regional Medical Center recently recognized all of the adult volunteers who generously give their time and energy to support our patients
and staff throughout the year with a luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel in Milford. This annual event provides
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LIVING HEALTHY Hopkinton Drug’s 4th Annual Free Lecture Series Hopkinton Drug is proud to announce its upcoming 4th Annual Lecture Series which will consist of four different lectures; topics will include Low Back Pain, Emergency Preparedness for Pets and the
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Society’s Role in the Community. Ken Blanchard MD will speak about Hypothyroidism on November 5. Patricia Jay MD from Visions Healthcare, will wrap up the series on November 19, with a discussion on Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. “We host these events because we care about the health of our community members and appreciate their business.” Dennis Katz, Hopkinton Drug President said. Adding, “As trusted advisors, we want to differentiate ourselves from the chain pharmacies by offering additional services that you won’t find at the big box stores.” Hopkinton Drug is an integrative, community pharmacy and compounding facility in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
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LIVING HEALTHY Golden Pond to Host Free Elder Health Self-Management Class Golden Pond Assisted Living has announced it will host My Life, My Health SelfManagement Education in collaboration with BayPath Elder Services. This is a free 6-week class that will be on held on Thursdays October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13 and 20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Golden Pond. This workshop helps
participants develop strategies to improve overall health and quality of life. Participants will learn disease related problemsolving, practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and stress as well as better nutrition and exercise choices. Anyone living with a long-term health condition, such as arthritis, back pain, cardiac failure, depression, lung
disease, diabetes, asthma, migraine headache and high blood pressure or with any other longterm condition is welcome to attend with their family, friends, and caregivers. To register call Jen Belesi at (508) 435-1250. Participants must attend at least four of six the classes.
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Calendar of Events September 3 Discover Girl Scouts: Information Night, Open House 4-6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 40 High Street, Holliston, For more information or online registration visit us at: www.hollistongirlscouts. org September 6 Holliston Senior Center Annual Fall Fair, 150 Goulding Street, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., huge yard sale, breakfast and lunch served, antiques, crafts and more. Proceeds benefit health and nutrition programs at senior center Loose Salute, Monkees tribue (loosesalutemusic. com), Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free September 8 Morning Book Club, Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington Street, Holliston, 11 a.m. –12 p.m., Gilman Room, JoJo Moyes’ Me Before You September 9 Sate Primary Election September 12 Friends of Holliston Hockey 18th Annual Golf Tournament 1 p.m. shotgun, GlenEllen Country Club, $125, contact Hollistonhockey@gmail.com. September 13 Drop Off Day for HHS Senior Auction (to be held Columbus Day), 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 220 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, please visit 2015seniorauction.blogspot. com for a list of acceptable/ unacceptable items to donate St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus #14224 Third Annual Wine Tasting, Holliston Town Hall, 7-10 p.m., tickets $25 available at Holliston Superette, Nick’s Central
Garage, The Wine House, Coffee Haven and Holliston Hardware, or from any Knight. Contact Tony Polise (508) 429-5083. Nikolas Metaxas and Sean Tracy (www.nikolasmetaxas.com), Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free Blues Band Bar-B-Q, fundraiser for Holliston Democratic Town Committee, 1038 Washington Street, Holliston, features Walk that Walk blues band. $30, checks to Holliston DTC, send to Beth Greely, 1038 Washington St., Holliston, MA 01746, or call Beth at (508) 3316318 or Lisa (508) 429-6354. September 14 Farms Day, sponsored by Holliston Agricultural Commission, free events at local farms, tractor show at Newfound Farm, hay rides, horse show, live music, tomato tasting, petting zoo, kids’ games, farms include MacArthur, Outpost, Lil’ Folk, Mastrangelo Acre, Deerhill Farm & 4H, Newfound, Kilkelly, Lil’ Beehive, Bullard, Mayor’s Plantation and the Holliston Agricultural Commission’s Community Gardens at Pinecrest Golf Course PCS PetWalk, fundraiser for Purr-fect Cat Shelter, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Norfolk County Agricultural High School, Walpole. Bring your family, friends and, of course your dog, and enjoy a beautiful walk along the trails of the Aggie School. After walk, main field features booths including a Doggie Buffet by our Sponsor Especially for Pets, rescue organizations, local businesses, crafters, raffles, refreshments, games
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September 19 Sheez Late (www.sheezlate. wix.com/sheezlate), Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free September 20 Celebrate Holliston, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Holliston citizens of the year, vendors, booths, entertainment all day, event raises money to support town Turkey Dinner to benefit The Holliston Pantry Shelf, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Holliston High School Cafeteria, $15 Per Person, $8 per student 8-14, Children under 7 free! Grassroot, rare unplugged show presented by Bottomline Management & Skyworks Productions, Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., $8 September 21 34th Annual Harvest Fair, Holliston Historical Society, 547 Washington Street, crafters, pies and more! (rain date September 28) 10 a.m. September 22 Adventures in Lifelong Learning, Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington Street, Holliston, 7-8:30 p.m., Gilman Room, learn about Road Scholar, sponsored by Friends of the Holliston Public Library
September 24 Low Back Pain, The Boston Spine Group (Jessica Aidlen MD, Louis Jenis MD, Sameer Kapasi MD, and Sarah Koonce MD), Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton, 7-9 p.m., Please RSVP by contacting Michael Macione at 508-435-4441 x111 or at mmacione@rxandhealth. com. Presented by Hopkinton Drug. Free September 27 Pumpkin Patch Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., presented by the Xaverian League, Fatima Shrine, Rte. 126, Holliston Holliston Girl Scouts Registration, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington Street, For more information or online registration visit us at: www. hollistongirlscouts.org Elderly Brothers (www.facebook.com/pages/The-ElderlyBrothers/178801155485730), Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free September 28 Pumpkin Patch Fair, 10 a.m –2 p.m., presented by the Xaverian League, Fatima Shrine, Rte. 126, Holliston
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EverPresent Expands Service to MetroWest through New Regional Consultant EverPresent, which helps families digitize media collections and share memories across generations, has hired Beth Cameron as its new MetroWest consultant. Cameron will serve families in Hopkinton, where she resides, as well as Ashland, Framingham, Grafton, Hollis-
ton, Milford, Natick, Northborough, Southborough, Sherborn, Shrewsbury, Westborough and Upton. She will be visible in the community this summer, greeting families at the Hopkinton Farmers Market and at the Royal Arts and Crafts Festival in Marlborough in October, among other local events.
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Letter to the Editor
Pursuing a DPW with Blinders by
Liz Theiler
Selectmen Kevin Conley has pursued a DPW with blinders for years. According to him, no matter that the facts clearly show that a DPW would be more expensive than the present organization, he wanted a DPW. He states the idea of placing the Water and Highway Department under one director “Just Makes Sense” but he does not answer is it fiscally better? The answer clearly is No! The contractor, who will replace the Water Superintendent, hopefully temporarily, will be paid $3,150 per week almost twice the amount $1, 634 per week that Water Superintendent, Doug Valocin, who recently resigned, was paid. If the salary of the contractor who is doing the work of the superintendent is paid more than the past Water superintendent, how can the salary of the Water Superintendent “offset” the salary of the DPW Director as Mr Conley stated in his interview. Obviously, Mr. Conley is willing the gut the Water Department to balance the finances of a DPW.
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A DPW and a strong Water Department are not mutually exclusive, although that does not seem to fit into Mr. Conley’s agenda. One of the towns reviewed in looking at the DPW was Medway, a town with a DPW, has a DPW Director, a Water Superintendent, an Assistant Water Superintendent, and four operators. While Medway has four wells, two water tanks and no treatment plant, Holliston has the most complex water system in the area six wells, five water tanks and two treatment plants. Doesn’t Mr. Conley understand that Holliston needs more employees than Medway to run our complex water system? The Town of Holliston paid MMA for a study of OUR water department and the study clearly stated that a full time Water Superintendent and seven other staff were warranted due to the complex nature and size of our water department even if a DPW was established. Why does not Mr. Conley quote this study of experts, it must be on his computer? Mr. Conley constantly refers to the study committees of Holliston residents of different backgrounds, I attended a number of the meetings of the more recent study committee which would not bring its results to Town Meeting because it realized a DPW would be costly and could not determine that the benefits would outweigh the costs. He neglects to bring that fact to the front. Certainly the Selectmen cannot think that after “speaking to the Directors of DPW “of towns that they are now capable of supervising a DPW, as that is what will happen the DPW Director will report only to the Town Administrator and the Selectmen. As for his “hocus pocus” on Doug Valocin’s salary. It is clear first of all that Doug Valocin was the only town salaried employee whose salary was decreased for FY15 and done so by the Selectmen in a very unprofessional manner, with no prior discussion with Mr. Valocin and in a public televised meeting. Secondly, the Water Commissioners had the authority to appoint Doug Valocin Water Superintendent, and as I understand it, approve his salary. Thirdly, Doug Valocin’s salary was in place since last October a period of eight months. If Mr. Conley thought this salary was “illegal” why did he not question the payments? What kind of management allows an illegal salary to continue for eight months? Why did not Mr. Conley do something about this “illegal salary”? Where is Mr. Conley’s accountability? Further, Mr. Conley has stated: that he expects the DPW will want its OWN BUILDING in the near future. Tax payers hold on to your wallets! Mr. Conley’s agenda includes a new building! We in Holliston are still paying We are paying $547,025 for the police station project for FY15 and will be paying over $431,475 a year for the Police for at least the next eleven years. Mr. Conley has his DPW, but hopefully the welfare of the residents of Holliston will be considered and we will have a Water Superintendent and sufficient water department staff to maintain our water supply Selectmen were elected to act for the benefit of the residents not to let their personal agendas drive and cloud issues.
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Senate Passes Bill to Protect Public Safety And Support Access to Care In mid-July the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to enhance public safety and remove barriers to access reproductive health care facilities in Massachusetts, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced. This action follows the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down buffer zones across the nation, including the existing 35-foot buffer zone that was passed by the Legislature in 2007. “This bill takes important steps to ensure women’s health, safety and dignity, while addressing the Supreme Court’s concerns,” Senator Spilka said. “All women are entitled to safe access to health care services, and I am pleased that we will continue to protect these rights for women in our communities.” To enhance the ability of law enforcement officials to maintain public safety, the bill prohibits certain conduct outside reproductive health care facilities that threatens access and safety. The bill authorizes law enforcement officials to order immediate withdrawal of one or more individuals who have on that day substantially impeded access to a facility entrance or driveway. After the order is issued, the individuals must remain at least 25 feet from the facility’s entrances and driveways for a maximum of eight hours. The 25-foot boundary must be clearly marked and the reflecting law must be posted. It also prohibits a person from intentionally injuring or intimidating, or attempting to do the same, a person trying to access or depart from a facility by force, physical act or threat of force, including impeding an individual’s vehicle. In addition, the bill enhances the ability of private parties and
the Attorney General to ensure compliance by filing a civil action in court. The bill allows an affected individual, entity or the Attorney General to bring a civil action in Superior Court seeking injunctive relief, damages and attorneys’ fees. The court may also award civil penalties. Any violation of an injunction would constitute a criminal offense. These provisions largely reflect the civil remedies available under the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. The bill also amends the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act (MCRA) to allow the Attorney General to obtain compensatory damages on behalf of an affected individual or entity, recover litigation costs and fees and seek civil penalties for the interference of constitutional rights.
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Holliston Residents Host HIV Awareness Bike Team These seven college-aged women have been on the adventure of a lifetime, biking 4,000 miles coast-to-coast across the United States, a 63-day journey. Their goal is to raise awareness about HIV and also to raise money that can be used toward treatment and ultimately, toward a cure. The team was excited to make a stop in Holliston on Wednesday, August 20th at the home of residents Karlene Valente and Cathy Mangan-
ello, for an Italian meal and great conversation. For more information about Face AIDS and Partners in Health, please visit www.faceaids. org. For information on donating to the 2014 Ride Against AIDS team, visit https://faceaids. fundly.com/the-2014-ride-against-aids-team, or to donate by check, payee is Face AIDS and remit to address is PO Box 6477, Alameda CA 94501.
L to R: Elizabeth Stockton, Rachel Picard, Les Zimmer, Jennifer Kim, Leila Moinpour; Front L to R: Katelyn Stermer, Aparna Shankar
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Sports QB Athy Sets High Goals For Holliston Grid Squad By KEN HAMWEY
give us motivation this season.’’
Nick Athy has all the necessary attributes to be a successful quarterback for Holliston High’s football team this fall.
Another plus the Panthers have with Athy at the controls is his confidence. And, the tips he gets from his father go a long way. Paul Athy is on the Panthers’ coaching staff, serving as defensive coordinator.
The 5-foot-11, 192-pound senior, who has played wide receiver, running back, linebacker and safety during his first two seasons, can run, throw accurately, read defenses and rely on speed and quickness. Panthers’ coach Todd Kiley is convinced Athy is the right choice to direct Holliston’s offense in spite of his captain’s limited varsity appearances at QB. “Nick was a quarterback all during his Pop Warner days and also as a freshman,’’ Kiley said. “I prefer our quarterback to play strictly on offense, but Nick’s a phenomenal athlete. That’s why we used him at other positions his first two years. We had Matt Jeye at QB, but Nick’s time has now arrived. He’s got a high football IQ, he’s fast and strong, and he has a refuse-to-lose attitude.’’ Athy, who also is a captain in basketball, is eager to return Holliston to the playoffs and earn a Super Bowl victory in his final campaign as a member of the Big Red Machine. Holliston was 8-3 last year. “My goal is a state championship,’’ Athy emphasized. “And, it’s a realistic goal. We’ve got 20 seniors, we’re experienced, and we’re optimistic. Losing in the Sectional final last year to Dennis-Yarmouth was disappointing and left us with an uneasy feeling. That loss will
“I’ve learned a lot from my father,’’ Athy said. “He’s taught me pocket presence. I’ve learned how to stay in the pocket and rely on my offensive line, receivers and backs. Pocket presence is all about having good awareness of your surroundings.’’ Athy had excellent field awareness when Holliston faced rival
captain isn’t interested in any personal numbers.
“Any statistics I compile would be because of the efforts of my receivers, backs and offensive line,’’ Athy said. “My philosophy is to be the best I can be, enjoy competing and win. I like facing challenges.’’ Athy is quick to credit Holliston’s other captains — seniors Zach Elkinson (receiver, defensive back), John Docrmo (offensive line) and Joe Bellomo (running back, defensive end). “Zach is fast and explosive, a big-play receiver,’’ Athy noted. “John is strong and athletic and Joe is powerful. He’s got good pursuit on defense and he runs hard after contact.’’ Athy also credits Kiley for much of Holliston’s success. “Coach Kiley is a solid role model,’’ said Athy, who is a candidate to attend West Point. “He teaches real-life lessons, he’s a good motivator and he knows strategy. When you play for him, you want to win for him.’’
Medway last season. He scored on a pair of touchdown passes and was also utilized as a running back and safety. “I caught a 35-yard TD pass and another from 10 yards out,’’ Athy recalled. “I played that game in the evening after my grandfather’s funeral in the morning. We beat Medway, and I was chosen Defensive Player of the Week in the Boston Globe.’’ A two-time Tri Valley League all-star, the only individual objective Athy has this year is “to lead the best I can.’’ The
A good student, Athy plans to try his luck as a walk-on if he’s accepted at West Point. Exercise science will be his major. The present, however, is where he’s most focused, especially Sept. 5 when Holliston will play Duxbury on the road in its opener. Athy also will strive to help the Panthers’ basketball squad, which won only three of 20 games last year. “I became a starter last year halfway through the season, playing off-guard and averaging close to 10 points,’’ he said.
Two-time Tri Valley League all-star Nick Athy hopes to “lead the best I can” as Holliston’s quarterback this year. He hopes for a state championship, but knows it will require a team effort.
The 17-year-old Athy, who is a native of Natick, has proven himself admirably in a variety of positions on the gridiron. He now faces a major challenge as the Panthers’ QB, but his willingness to lead should be a tremendous asset.
“I love being in a leadership position,’’ Athy said. “I like the responsibility of dealing with tough issues.’’ Nick Athy’s time has arrived to be Holliston’s quarterback.
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Sports New Holliston Field Hockey Coach Wesoly Found Her Start in Basketball by
Christopher Tremblay
Having grown up playing basketball and field hockey in Burlington, Connecticut, Alyssa Wesoly was destined to eventually become a coach. However, one would have probably figured that it would be basketball, and at first it was, but the
defender eventually found her calling as a field hockey coach. Following playing both sports at Burlington’s Lewis Mills High School, she ventured into Massachusetts to play field hockey for Westfield State. “I’ve been coaching basketball
pretty much my whole life,” Wesoly said. “That is, until now. I’ve coached junior varsity basketball for Dover-Sherborn as well as AAU Basketball.” After graduating from Westfield State, Wesoly found a position as a wellness teacher at Dover-Sherborn High School. In addition to two years as the JV Coach she also was an assistant coach on the varsity squad for four years under Dana Johnson before she left for Holliston. “I got out of college and found Dover-Sherborn and never really left,” she said of her many years at the school. “People ask me, why Holliston, why not stay at Dover? It was personal, owning my own program, where I’d get to put my stamp on it and create my own identity.” While employed at DS, Coach Johnson taught Wesoly well and now she has the opportunity to
New Holliston field hockey coach Alyssa Wesoly has coached basketball for Dover-Sherborn and AAU basketball, but she chose a position coaching field hockey, a sport she also grew up playing, for Holliston as a chance to mold a long-term, successful program with her own style.
show her mentor what she can do with her teachings. Last fall, the Panthers were a mere one game away from making the tournament, but Wesoly is fully committed at getting the Panthers into the tournament this season. “The girls want to play consistently. Last fall, they were up and down,” the new coach said. “They loved their coach, but wanted more consistency game in and game out.” If Wesoly is going to get Holliston in the state tournament this fall, she knows that she is going to have to improve upon the Panthers offensive ability to score, that, infused with defense, will be the key to move the team up the Tri-Valley ladder. “It’s half and half; we need both to be successful,” Wesoly said. “Defense leads to offense, which leads to wins.”
Having only two strong returning seniors, a junior goalie and the majority of freshmen and sophomores, the coach is looking to put her fingerprint on this team and build the program up. “I’m here for the long haul and want to create an overall successful program that will give the girls what they are looking for,” Wesoly said. The pupil will take on her teacher on September 4 as Holliston visits DS for the season opener in what should be a very competitive TVL contest.
Friends of Holliston Hockey 18th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, September 12, 2014 • 1pm Shotgun Glen Ellen Country Club (“The Glen”) • Millis, MA
Scramble Tournament Come have a fun day of golf to support Holliston High School Ice Hockey! Spend a great day golfing, win great prizes, enjoy great food! This year’s tournament is in September. We would like to see as many Holliston Alumni Players and families as possible. Come share your experiences with today’s Panther Team.
Registration 12 pm - Shotgun Start 1PM The Tournament will take place rain or shine. Please make checks payable to: Friends of Holliston High School Hockey
Cost of $125 per person Questions: Contact: Coach Rick LeBlanc Hollistonhockey@gmail.com
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“Peppermint” Is A Breath of Fresh Air This tiny, little girl, “Peppermint” was living with an elderly woman who sadly passed away. When our shelter was called by the family to take the cat, we were told that she had never been to a veterinarian and that they didn’t think she had ever had a name! The shelter made sure she had a thorough exam by a veterinarian, was spayed and brought current on vaccines. Peppermint is an all white, domestic long hair and just as sweet as can be! Peppermint has become an instant favorite among the volunteers because she’s so adorable! She loves the attention she is receiving and we feel she would be a great little cat for a retired couple or single person with a quiet lifestyle. If you would like to meet Peppermint or any of the other cats available at The Purr-fect Cat Shelter visit www.purrfectcatshelter or call the message center (508) 533-5855
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2015 Millis Film Festival Announces Call for Film Entries Submissions For 2nd Annual Millis Film Festival Now Open! The Millis Cultural Council is pleased to announce that the call for submissions is now open for narrative, documentary or animated films. The submissions deadline is January 15, 2015. Qualifying films will be announced by the end of January; all qualifying
films will be screened at the Festival, to be held over a two day period on March 6-7, 2015. The location of the film screenings and festival will be at the beautiful Millis Public Library. Each of the films for narrative, documentary and animation will have a student and adult level award; there will be a separate general category for Middle School entries.
The Millis Film Festival will also feature an audience award, and also a juried prize for documentary and narrative feature films. The Juried Prize will carry a cash prize to be determined. For submission forms, qualifying rules and procedures, prize and award information, updates and further information, visit the Millis Cultural Council on
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Millis-Cultural-Council/280926762013521. You can also email the council if you have any questions: millisculturalcouncil@gmail.com. The 2015 Millis Film Festival seeks to give the opportunity for filmmakers and film lovers alike to be entertained, and enlightened. Sponsored by the Millis Cultural Council, the Festival goal is to rejoice in the art of filmmaking, and recognize accomplishments on both sides of the camera from our local film community.
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Are you new to town and looking for ways to get involved in arts and culture? Have you lived in town for a number of years but haven’t had time to volunteer until now? Are you a past Cultural Council grant recipient, appreciate the work we do and now would like to give back to other similar organizations? Are you a former Cultural Council member whose term expired and would like to be reappointed? Have you volunteered on other town committees in the past and are now looking for something new that does NOT require heavy lifting?
The Holliston Cultural Council is looking for new, enthusiastic members to join the team, generate new ideas and potentially take over as Council President in the near future.
WHAT’S THE TIME COMMITMENT? Two meetings in the Fall and two meetings in the Spring. Meetings
are generally 90 minutes and held at Town Hall on a weeknight that is convenient for members. Council members will primarily take part in an annual community grant program made possible by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The grants fund local projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities and ignite the creative fires of children and seniors, bring residents together at festivals and outdoor concerts, and provide lively cultural experiences in schools, libraries, and more. Each year, the Holliston Cultural Council awards a few thousand dollars in grants to cultural programs that benefit Holliston’s residents.
HOW DO I JOIN? Interested Holliston residents are required to attend one meeting before they are appointed by the Town. Following the meeting, prospective members are asked to send a letter of interest to the Board of Selectmen, and upon Board approval are sworn in by the Town Clerk. Within the first three months of joining the Council, new members will go through a brief online training program to educate themselves on how the council works, how meetings are conducted, the grants process, and more. Council members are asked to serve a two‐year term.
The Holliston Cultural Council is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council's (MCC) Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program, which is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation. The LCC program is administered by 2,400 municipally appointed volunteers serving on 329 LCCs statewide.
INTERESTED? Please contact one of our Council Members: Rachel Kagno, rkagno@partners.org Bryan York, byork20@gmail.com Lisa Taylor, lctnotes@yahoo.com Carol Sussman‐Ghatak, reginacarol@verizon.net
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How Much Do You Need to Retire? Let’s Calculate Courtesy of Ryland Hanstad
Calculating a retirement savings goal is one of the most important steps investors can take to help determine if they are on pace to meet that goal. However, most American workers haven’t tried to figure out how much money they will need to accumulate for retirement. What about you?
Planning Matters
What’s important to realize is that the exercise of calculating a retirement savings goal does more than simply provide you with a dollars and cents estimate of how much you’ll need for the future. It also requires you to visualize the specific details of your retirement dreams and to assess whether your current financial plans are realistic, comprehensive, and up-to-date.
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identifying and pursuing your retirement savings goals.
• Double-check your assumptions. Before you do anything else, answer these important questions: When do you plan to retire? How much money will you need each year? Where and when do you plan to get your retirement income? Are your investment expectations in line with the performance potential of the investments you own? • Use a proper “calculator.” The best way to calculate your goal is by using one of the many interactive worksheets now available free of charge online and in print. Each type features questions about your financial situation as well as blank spaces for you to provide answers. An online version will perform the calculation automatically and respond almost instantly with an
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estimate of how much you may need for retirement and how much more you should try to save to pursue that goal. If you do the calculation on a paper worksheet, however, you might want to have a traditional calculator on hand to help with the math. Remember that your ultimate goal is to save as much money as possible for retirement regardless of what any calculator might suggest.
• Contribute more. Do you think you could manage to save another $10 or $20 extra each pay period? If so, here’s some motivation to actually do it: Contributing an extra $20 each week to your plan could provide you with an additional $130,237 after 30 years, assuming 8% annual investment returns.1 At the very least, you should try to contribute at least enough to receive the full amount of your employer’s matching contribution (if offered). It’s also a good idea to increase contributions annually, such as after a pay raise.
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Environmental Bond Bill Passes Boston, MA— The Environmental Bond Bill H4375, An Act providing for the preservation and improvement of land, parks, and clean energy in the Commonwealth, passed in the
legislature last month. The legislation includes a provision promoted by Representative Carolyn Dykema to authorize $10 million in funding for the Massachusetts Water Technol-
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Taylor Earns College Credit During Year in Patagonia Wilderness Lander, Wyo.— When most students think of going back to school, they imagine sitting inside a classroom all day. For Cole Taylor, 19 of Holliston, Mass., his school year was a 135day wilderness expedition in Patagonia with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
began with Taylor and his coursemates backpacking. They began to learn leadership and develop tolerance for adversity and uncertainty. Additionally, students developed self-care and camping skills. Next was the mountaineering section. From the forests to the snowfields and glaciers, the students practiced technical wilderness travel and leadership development while engaging in environmental studies and ethics.
NOLS believes people thrive when challenged. During the Patagonia Year course, students did not have access to modern conveniences and were challenged to step outside their comfort zones. A NOLS education stresses leadership can be learned and is based on the belief that the outdoors is a challenging environment where students will learn technical skills and about themselves.
Returning for the spring semester, Taylor and his coursemates went sea kayaking, exploring the rugged coastline, traveling by paddle, and learning about environmental studies and leadership development. The year concluded with the rock climbing section, focused on basics of movement, knots, rope handling and belaying, then protection placement, rappelling and rope system management.
Taylor and his coursemates were encouraged to practice good expedition behavior and the four leadership roles were taught and practiced on this expedition: self-leadership, peer leadership, active fellowship and designated leadership. Technical skills taught on this course included backpacking, mountaineering, sea kayaking and rock climbing. On Oct. 14, 2013, Taylor and his coursemates began traversing the mighty wilderness of Patagonia, from the coastal fjords to the majestic granite spires of the Andes. The fall semester
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zation funding for environmental projects in the MetroWest region. The legislation includes $1.5 million for an extension of the Upper Charles Trail in Hopkinton, $1.2 million for an extension of the trail in Holliston, and $2 million for recreational trails alongside the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) aqueduct in the MetroWest. Additionally, it authorizes $1 million for upgrades to Hopkinton’s Lake Maspenock dam. “This bill will uphold and enhance the priceless environmental and recreational resources in Hopkinton and Holliston and across the district,” promised Representative Dykema.
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3) all jewelry and valuables secured 4) all financial & personal documents secured 5) all prescription medication secured (not put in medicine cabinets) Danielle and Colin ask: “When we sell our house, what are the pros and cons of having an open-house?” Really a great question, especially in these times. There are 2 kinds of open-house events. One is for the agents and one is for the general public. In either case, an open house is a great way to get exposure for the property. However there are some very serious caveats. Your agent should be present for both. Many owners like to be there during the open house because they are both proud of their property and they feel they can answer any questions. This is a bad idea, because you could be held accountable for anything you say or you could be misinterpreted. Your agent can field any questions. After all, that’s what you have an agent for.
6) personal family picture secured 7) do not leave the dog at home If you have a security system or cameras, never discuss the operations or details. The most important thing to remember is to use common sense, knowing strangers will be walking through your home. Readers are invited to contact me if you would like my “Guidelines for an Open House”
Mr. Capozzoli has been a Massachusetts real estate broker for 35 years. You are invited to submit your real estate questions by e-mail cappy@erakey.com or by phone (508) 596-2600. Cappy has been a resident of Medway for 20+years.
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Abuse of power through the “good old boy” and “good old girl” network is commonplace. Do you think that members should be using their town board positions to gain personal wealth? Do you think that board members should be using their position of power to secure business? Voters may want to think twice before casting a vote in the future for a member who has a clear conflict of interest by sitting on a town board. The conflicts of interest are many within our boards and as a result, the tax payer is suffering. A friend of a board member being handed business is an abuse of power, and it happens more often than anyone could imagine. Whose fault is it? This burden is on the voter who casts a vote without thinking properly. Nepotism is accompanied by abuse of power. It’s music to your ears to hear that a town board member, as an example, secured a piece of business because he/she reminded someone of the fact that he/she “signs their
check.” I wonder if other towns are run in this manner! Could this be a sign of the times? Some things just never change…. Barbara Todaro is the sales manager of RE/ MAX Executive Realty in Franklin and a team leader for The Kuney-Todaro Team. Barbara has 36 years of real estate experience and is the marketing agent for her 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.
Gilman of RE/MAX Executive Realty Named in REAL Trends’ 2014 “America’s Best Real Estate Agents” RE/MAX of New England is pleased to announce that nearly 100 RE/MAX of New England Agents and Teams have been named to the list of 2014 REAL Trends “America’s Best Real Estate Agents” in partnership with Trulia, including Robin Gilman of RE/MAX Executive Realty who ranked #38 by Sides in state rankings. “RE/MAX of New England congratulates all the Agents and Teams who have received this industry recognition,” said Dan Breault, Executive Vice President and Regional Director of RE/MAX of New England. “It is a true testament to their hard work and dedication in 2013 and we look forward to watching their continued success.”
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