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Holliston Business Association Celebrates Spring May 16
Art Celebrating a Well-Lived Life
Exsultet to Perform Concert, Drama Honoring Ann Talbot By J.D. O’Gara On May 30, Exsultet, the professional-quality women’s chamber ensemble in Holliston, will celebrate the life of late Holliston resident Ann Talbot, combining her own writings with song and drama. The spring presentation, “A Life Well-Lived: A Tribute to Ann Talbot”, will incorporate some of Talbot’s writ-
ings as well as those of writers in the writing groups in which she was involved. A longtime Holliston resident and former teacher, she was a member of two writing groups, says Richard Larraga, Minister of Music at the First Congregational Church and Artistic Director of Exsultet. Ann Talbot also belonged to two reading groups
and was an editor for the Holliston Reporter. She was active in the senior center, and a member of the Friends of the Holliston Library. Most of all, he says, she was what he calls a “worker bee,” and a beloved member of the town of Holliston. “Sunday mornings, we would rehearse, and she was one of people who’d come early to listen,” says Larraga. “She sat on the music committee for years and was very supportive of music here. I wanted to honor her. The concert is not just about her life, although her writing is integral, but it’s also about the concept of love, which transcends death.” “Richard and I had been working with her,” says Jenn Bihuiak, President of the now nine-member vocal group. “One of her writing groups was going to be using some of their writings for a concert. I don’t know if we’d really gotten that far, but we met to talk about how they would contribute some of the
Spring Festival to Feature Specials at Local Businesses and Events around Town By J.D. O’Gara May 16 is the date of the Holliston Business Association’s Annual Spring Festival, and after the winter we’ve had, it promises to be a much-needed afternoon of catching up with friends, organizations and local businesses. The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., and HBA members inth
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volved in planning include John Paltrineri, Donna Cady, Diane Marrazzo and Stacey Raffi. Over at Blair Square, the Blair Square Flea Market will return, and don’t forget to take a walk back into time with Boy Scout Troop 73. In addition to offering
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“The themes are relatable,” says Bihuniak, “growing up, falling in love, being a part of your community. I think it would be just as enjoyable for someone who didn’t know Ann to come.” “It’s just a really beautiful
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her,” says Malinda Teague, who also sings with Exsultet. “I think Ann set an example of the kind of person we would all like to be,” says Bihuniak. “At the risk of sounding too churchy – our group is not a church group – when you hear people doing sermons about living how Christ was, really loving and spreading love, that was how she was. She walked the walk and talked the talk.” “A Life Well-Lived, a Tribute to Ann Talbot” will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Holliston. Tickets will be $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors + and youth aged 13-21 and free for children 12 and under. Order tickets at www.exsultet.us and clicking the available link.
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Glen Ellen Country Club - Public Course, Private Quality
Anyone can play here. That’s what Eileen Aviza, General Manager of the Glen Ellen Country Club, wants the community to know about the beautiful 250acre expanse of landscape, that comprises this 18-hole course on Orchard Street in Millis. Glen Ellen, which is managed by Niblick Golf, Inc. has grown to be regarded as offering the best golf around. Pristine greens, knowledgeable professionals, attentive staff, top notch food and an array of amenities, and best of all, “The Glen,” as it’s come to be known, is open to the public and right in your own backyard. “As a member at The Glen for over 30 years, I can easily say that in the last three years, the playing conditions of the golf course, the level of services provided by the staff and the overall experience of being at The Glen, are better than they have ever been,” says Steven Potter, owner of Steven Potter Design. Chris Smith, Director of Fidelity Institutional Risk Oversight, has been a member for 15 years. “I have seen the course conditions improve every year,” says Smith. “Today, I consider the conditions to be the best of any public course
in the Metrowest, and better than many private clubs. The staff works tirelessly to keep these conditions up year over year. This is not the same place it was 15 years ago. If you haven’t been here in a while, you will be surprised.” Aviza credits Glen Ellen Country Club’s golf superintendent Jeff James and his grounds crew for that difference. “It’s his hard work that actually changed the view of this golf course,” she says. The condition of our golf course is what really drives people here and keeps them coming back. “One of the reasons I came here is the conditions of the golf course,” says Glen Ellen’s Head PGA Professional Rik Lynch. The greens are in great conditions, they’re always fast. The fairways are always in impeccable condition. What’s more, the pro shop is stocked with top quality merchandise and offers club repair.” The property also boasts an all-natural practice range and short-game area and offers junior golf camps and lessons for those folks who want to improve their game. That’s great news for the golfers, who can call or go online to book tee times or purchase annual single, couple and family memberships. The Glen Ellen Country Club also offers pool memberships, and this year, a new Associate Pool & Golf membership that allows other members of the family to enjoy the pool, 6 tennis courts, mini-golf, 3 volleyball
courts, basketball, bocce, soccer, a playground and horseshoes while one member traverses the course. “It’s very unusual for a public facility to have this many private amenities at their venue,” says Lynch. “It’s a very family-oriented environment here,” adds Aviza,
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Glen Ellen’s function manager, Meghan Masteron attends to every detail, from the menu to the room setup, to special requests from guests, says Aviza, and a very loyal, versatile seasonal staff, completes the package. “Every single function guest tells me how great the food is or how great the service has been,” says Aviza, “That’s because it’s not about the quantity for us, it’s about the quality.” The Glen Ellen Country Club is located at 84 Orchard Street, in Millis. They can be reached at (508) 376-2978 or online at www. theglencc.com.
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Donations Now Being Accepted for Project Just Because Fundraiser Christmas in July to Be Held July 23 in Upper Town Hall Project Just Because is pleased to announce our Fourth Annual Christmas in July Fundraiser on Thursday, July 23rd at Upper Town Hall, Holliston. Project Just Because (PJB) is a non-profit charity that helps families in need throughout Massachusetts. We run 19 different programs, providing items such as clothing, school supplies, basic toys, toiletries and small household items for families and individuals in need. Founded in 1998 as a grassroots effort, we became an official 501 C 3 charity orga-
nization in 2004. We have been growing steadily since, donating almost every penny that we receive to the families we serve. At this time we are in need of your help! In order to raise awareness that we need help all year we are hosting “Christmas in July” on Thursday, July 23rd - from 7-10 p.m. The evening will include a silent auction with all of the proceeds going to the families we serve. We would like to ask you to make a donation. In exchange for your donation, your business will receive the follow-
ing: a listing on our official website and Facebook page, a listing in the printed auction guide to be distributed the night of the event, and of course, your charitable contribution is tax deductable. We will be happy to provide our tax identification number upon your request. Since PJB is a 501c3 charity organization, any donation is tax deductible - our Tax ID number is 06-1728553. Expected attendance is 300-350 people. We sincerely appreciate your help. Please contact Karen Regan (508) 435-6511 or pjboffice@comcast.net) if you have any questions. You can mail your donation directly to:
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Local Business Holds Plastic Toy Drive in Support of Second Chance Toys By J.D. O’Gara In mid-April, Holliston business 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, on Kuniholm Drive was one of eleven 1-800-GOT-JUNK? locations to take part in a massive Northeast toy drive, GOT TOYS?. With the aim to collect a huge amount of plastic toys for children in need across the Northeast, the effort, which coincided with Earth Day, was undertaken in support of Second Chance Toys (secondchancetoys.org). Judy Briggs, one of 11 franchise partners in the Northeast and franchise owner of 1-800-Got Junk in Holliston, said, “We work with an organization called Second Chance Toys. They connect to other organizations that provide toys to children in need. We did a drive around Christmastime, and
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Briggs says the toy drive was a win-win. “We try to donate and recycle,” she said, recalling that when a franchise partner in New Jersey came up with the idea, she said,” sure, we get this stuff all the time – and then it just expanded from there. There’s nothing better than giving back to kids who can’t afford anything,” she said. “We’ve got the means, got things from people who are downsizing and could potentially be donated, and the stuff we get, we’re just passing along to those who can’t necessarily afford the items.” Donating items is not a new
Patrick Murphy, left, and Judy Briggs, right, of 1-800 Got Junk, along with Guinness, collected toys last month as part of a larger drive for Second Chance Toys.
occurrence in her business, says Briggs. She explains that she donates 75% to 80% of the items she takes in. “We’ll get calls from family services,” she said. “They don’t have anything and will ask, ‘What can you give us?’ We have a large warehouse. We’ll bring some items to recycling facilities and some clothes to Mint Green which goes to a nonprofit called Living the Dream. We do make money from the business, but in terms of the things we’re donat-
ing and recycling, we have to pay to dispose of it, whether it’s a recycling facility or a transfer station. Whatever we can take out of the mix and donate to other organizations that can use them, why not? Somebody’s going to benefit from it.” One local event Holliston’s 1-800-GOT-JUNK usually supports is the Holliston High School’s big tag sale at the end of each year, says Briggs. The GOT TOYS? event, she says, also served the purpose of keeping plastic toys from ending up in a landfill.
Taste of Holliston May 3 Taste of Holliston will take place on Sunday, May 3, from 1-3 p.m. at the Holliston Historical Society, 547 Washington Street, Holliston. Approximately 20 local area restaurants, caterers, and farms will offer samples for you to try at this popular fundraiser. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door if there are any left. Children under 5 are free. Currently, tickets are available online at hollistonhistoricalsociety.org via PAYPAL for $15 in advance plus a small additional fee for handling.
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Four Holliston Teens Receive Eagle Scout Awards The highest award from the Boy Scouts of America, the rank of Eagle Scout, was bestowed upon four Holliston teens on Saturday, March 28, in a special ceremony at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Holliston. Nathaniel Bagge, Wesley Foster, Daniel Hendrickson and Luke Milbocker of Troop 73 were awarded their Eagle Scout rank. To earn Scouting’s highest award, they had to complete 21 merit badges, serve in leadership positions within the Troop, and organize individual leadership service projects that would benefit their church, community or school. It
is estimated that only two percent of Scouts nationwide attain Eagle rank. All four boys began Scouting at the age of 6—Nathaniel and Wesley in Holliston’s Cub Scout Pack 74, Daniel and Luke in Cub Scout Pack 47—and earned Cub Scouting’s highest award, the Arrow of Light. They joined Troop 73 in 2007, and served as Assistant Patrol Leaders. They all attended annual summer camp at Camp Squanto in Plymouth, participated in the Massachusetts Jamboree, and a high-adventure 50-mile canoe trip in Maine. Nathaniel is the son of Ruth-
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Wesley Foster, Luke Milbocker, Nathaniel Bagge, Daniel Hendrickson all attained Eagle Scout. They are shown with Scoutmaster Mike Tyman.
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and distance of the hydrants were marked on the closest telephone poles. Dan is a senior at Holliston High School, and plans to study science in college next fall. Luke is the son of Jana and Michael Milbocker of Holliston. Luke’s project was landscaping the side entrance of the High School, which is heavily used by students, staff and visitors. With the help of Troop 73 scouts and parents, turf was removed and three new planting beds were created along the walkway and the building. The new beds were planted with evergreens and flowering shrubs. Luke solicited plant and material donations from local garden centers and organizations, and has maintained the landscaping since it was completed. Luke is a senior at Holliston High School, and will study physics in college next year. Troop 73 Holliston is chartered to the Congregational Church of Holliston and a member of the Boy Scouts of America Knox Trail Council. The troop is comprised of 30 boys aged 11-18. Troop 73 meets weekly in the Congregational Church, has a robust monthly camping program, and participates in many townwide community service projects. For more information, please visit www.troop73.net.
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St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus 7th Annual Charity Raffle Help Benefit Holliston Food Pantry, Senior Center, Homes for Our Troops and Wounded Warriors! By J.D. O’Gara Since 2009, the Holliston St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus have raised over $85,000 for local and veterans’ charities. This year the goal is to break the $100,000 mark. Please join this great annual effort and help the Knights reach a new plateau in charitable giving! “Last year, we gave $5,000 each to each of our major charity groups,” says Tom Anguish, one of Holliston’s 55 members of the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus. At Celebrate Holliston this year, this group presented the Holliston Pantry Shelf and the Holliston Senior Center each with $5,000 donations, and it split another $5,000 donation to benefit Wounded Warriors and Homes for Our Troops. The group, which uses the signature brand “HollistonCares,” has also funded other local endeavors such as projects for children with special needs, disaster relief, scout projects, and some charitable religious endeavors, says Anguish, “Our theme is to help those less fortunate,” he says. This year’s raffle promises to
be the most exciting fundraising raffle in town. Five prizes ranging from $100 to $1,000 are being given away to lucky winners, with $2,000 in total prizes. The raffle runs until June 16. The drawing will be held on June 17. Winners need not be present at the drawing to win. The proceeds from this year’s raffle will benefit: the Holliston Food Pantry Shelf, the Holliston Senior Center, Homes for Our Troops, the Wounded Warriors Project, and Special Needs groups. Raffle tickets are $5 each. Books of five are just $20. “We actually sell 77% of our tickets as book sales,” says Anguish, who adds, “It’s a lot easier to sell by book than 5,000 individual tickets!” Tickets can be purchased at Nick’s Garage anytime or by contacting Tom Anguish at (508) 429-6366, Nick Prizio at (774) 721-6149, John Walker at (508) 429-1645, or at any upcoming sales event (see box). “Last year, we netted $14,400. If we can do that, that’s great,”
At Celebrate Holliston, the Knights of Columbus presented the Holliston Pantry Shelf and the Holliston Senior Center each with $5,000. Most of that money, which it has been able to donate for a number of years, is raised through its raffle, which is currently ongoing and will end June 16. Buy your ticket for $5 or a book of 5 for $20 now at Nick’s Garage anytime or at an upcoming sales event.
says Anguish, who says the other Knights of Columbus fundraisers aid in funding local causes, but that the raffle, by far, is the group’s biggest fundraiser. “If we’re able to donate $5,000 to the Pantry Shelf, that provides them for about ten days worth of needs. Unfortunately, the number
of families that depend on it isn’t going down,” says Anguish. “At the senior center, programs are funded by grants, not by town. The functions they do, meals they provide, that comes from donations and grants. That’s why I wish we could raise $50,000 or $100,000 more. I believe so much in what we’re doing here. It means so much to me to try and pay back for all the good that’s happened to me.” To those who buy a raffle ticket, Anguish says, “You’re already a winner if you’ve helped somebody.” For more information on the Holliston Knights of Columbus, visit www.HollistonCares.org.
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by the AIB judges - the upgrades to the Community Garden by the Holliston Agricultural Commission, the traffic island planting at Jennings and Concord Streets by Holliston High and NHS student Cassandra Kelly, and the volunteer gardening efforts of Deb and John Moore at the town-owned Pinecrest Golf Club. The HIB Committee is comprised of volunteers from the community and municipal government including the Agricultural Commission, Downtown Marigold Project, Holliston Garden Club, Holliston Lions, the Rail Trail, and many more. This year’s co-chairs are Mark Ahronian and Kathy Shore. Both have been active in the town for many years and bring their leadership and enthusiasm to HIB. Other committee members include Sheila Adams, Linda Ahronian, Bobby “Mayor” Blair, Justin Brown, Pat Duffey, Cherry Fenton, Mary Greendale, Bea Hait, Tara Hathaway, PJ Kilkelly, Jill Malcolm, Deb and John Moore, Jeanne Murphy, Erin Dowling Porter, Paul Saulnier, Bill Tobin and Robert Weidknecht. Earlier in April, HIB started work on a pedestrian walkway from the town municipal parking lot behind the fire station to Central Street. A retaining wall and fencing along the walkway have been completed so far. The improvements will allow visitors to better access the downtown shops, the Rail Trail, and Blair Square. Additionally, HIB is hoping to implement Phase I of the Blair Square/ Holliston Rail Trail project which would include installing a bike rack in memory of Emilee Gagnon, a couple of picnic tables and seasonal plantings. Other plantings along the Rail Trail entrances are being discussed but installations would depend on availability of funds and volunteers. HIB kicked off spring with a free seminar “Beautiful Landscapes – the Key to Healthy Communities” on March 24, with guest speaker Katy Moss Warner and the talk attracted over 40 people. Katy is a Vice President and judge for AIB. Her 25 years of experience
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HOME & GARDEN as Director of Horticulture and Environmental Initiatives for the four Disney properties in Florida taught her that landscaping is the biggest contributor to a positive experience for visitors. Adding flowers, plants and trees help make a more vibrant community. Katy talked about how participating communities throughout the country reap the benefits from competing in AIB – specifically, enhancing the environment, building civic pride and garnering national recognition for their efforts with a page in the annual AIB publication “Best Ideas.” The selectmen recently declared the marigold to be the town flower to recognize the efforts of the American Legion Downtown Marigold Project started by Bobby “Mayor” Blair. HIB celebrated with a table set up at the High School on Community Shredding Day on Saturday, April 18. Free tree seedlings provided by Arohnian Landscaping and materials were on hand for potting up a marigold. Our first clean-up will be held rain or shine at Blair Square on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. noon. Bring work gloves and a rake. We’ll supply the bags and water! Stay for an hour or longer to help out if you can. In case you missed the opportunity to pot up a marigold on Community Shredding Day, we will be at Spring Festival Day, Saturday, May 16 in front of the Congregational Church starting at 11 a.m. until supplies run out. In addition,
HIB will host its first fundraiser “Build a Fairy Garden” Contest at Blair Square from 12 – 4 p.m. The entry fee will be $15. Contestants can build a fairy garden on the Rail Trail or in a container. Contestants will be judged for different categories - “Best on Trail” and “Best Container” with prizes for the winners. A limited supply of live plant materials and natural materials will be available for sale. All proceeds will be used for local beautification projects. Watch for more fairy-related activities to be publicized as the date approaches! Applications with complete entry rules will be available on the HIB website and our Facebook page. One of our biggest fundraisers is the Fashion Show to be held on Sunday, May 31 from 2 - 4 p.m. in the upper Town Hall. Michelle Savino, owner of Salone de Bella of Holliston, has once again generously offered to create hairstyles for the show and fashions will be supplied by Fine Feathers of Medway owned by Andrea Umbriano. Local celebrity selectman Jay Marsden
will be the Master of Ceremonies for this fun event. (A short video of last year’s highlights can be found on http://www.hollistonreporter. com/article/9571/holliston-inbloom-fashion-show.html. ) Ticket sales will be announced shortly. As part of the AIB competition, Holliston will be visited by two professional judges from July 22- 24. They will tour the town and evaluate recent improvements as well as judge the town against six categories – Overall Impression, Floral Displays, Heritage Preservation, Landscaped Areas, Environmental Efforts, and Urban Forestry. HIB submits a detailed Town Profile document each year to give the judges an introduction to the town and descriptions of the town’s recent projects. When the judges complete their two-day visit, the town is given a comprehensive evaluation with their recommendations. In the months and weeks leading up to the judges’ visit, we are hoping to enlist help from local organizations and individuals help with
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Letter to the Editor 28 Years Later
Reflecting on my 28 years in Holliston, I am fortunate to have worked with many talented, dedicated people and genuinely grateful for their support, collegiality and cooperation during these nearly three decades. I am proud of my work in Holliston which in addition to counseling hundreds of students and conducting thousands of psychological evaluations, includes: The establishment of Holliston High School’s first Student Assistance Team, that supported students and staff and produced Annual Reports for 15 years representing the district’s first
use of data to drive decision making and programs. • Creation of Holliston High School’s first Peer Leadership and Peer Helpers programs • The launch of the middle school student newspaper, Ram Page. • The development of the first online district wide reference of every assessment tool used by Holliston special educators and specialists. A comprehensive web site of information and resources, https://sites.google.com/a/holliston.k12.ma.us/school-psychological-services/ After becoming ill and
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Letter to the Editor While I share many of Mr. Lacroix’ concerns regarding the need for more mental health supports for our students in the Holliston Public Schools, the reasons why these needs have not been addressed are not due to “disability discrimination and harassment” against him, but rather something more systemic -- a chronic under-funding of our local public schools by state and federal governments who, at the same time, inundate us with unfunded and unneeded mandates and programs. Until these issues are addressed and local school districts are given adequate financial support from state and federal government, the likelihood is
chologist at the middle and high school has been provided to administrators for each of the past 11 years, this -like my formal program proposals-is ignored. Nevertheless, I am confident Holliston will return to its former model of full time building- based school psychologists, because it best serves students, teachers and parents, and is a
that Holliston, like many of its neighboring communities, will continue to be forced to “do more with less” rather than investing in proactive efforts to address mental health issues facing our students. Until that time, senior mental health specialists like Mr. Lacroix and his replacement, will continue to face higher-thaneffective numbers of students needing their services. On behalf of the Holliston Public Schools and the students he has served, I wish Mr. Lacroix a long, healthy and happy retirement. Bradford L. Jackson, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
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HYBSA Annual Parade & Day at the Park May 3 On Sunday May 3, Holliston Youth Baseball Softball Association (HYBSA) will hold its annual Parade and Day at the Park Event. Here is a listing of the activities. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Home Run Derby Contest coordinated by Andrew Keim and the HHS Varsity Baseball Team.
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These dates are contingent on weather and contractor availability and are subject to change. Further information will be available closer to the actual date of construction. Any questions, please contact the Highway Department at (508) 429-0615.
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In addition, Educational Grant Applications are now available. The grant, up to possibly $500, will be awarded to any Holliston organization that enhances children’s education in horticulture or related subjects. Applications are available at the Town Clerk’s Office and the Holliston Garden Club Website www.hollistongardenclub.org. Application deadline is May 1, 2015. Inquiries should be directed to Melissa Beers, mbeers@ wellesley.edu
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The Holliston High School’s Music Department, namely Mr. Stuart Britton and Ms Laura Bilodeau are pleased to announce that the 2015’s fall curriculum will feature two new classes. Music Technology is an introductory class to learn the basics of music technology software. Create Your Own Movie Music is an advanced class where the student will create their own music tracks for movie scenes, television shows, commercial jingles or possibly some scenes from a video game. More classes are planned for the future when the music lab is complete. These classes are possible through the efforts of the Holliston Music and Arts Parents Association’s Music Technology Project’s work group. This small group has been instrumental in spearheading fundraising activities to upgrade the High School’s music technology laboratory to today’s standards. Starting with an initial contribution of $10,000 from the School Committee, the group is tasked with raising the remainder of the funds to complete the project. The members of this group have organized fundraisers, restaurant nights and applied for various grants with the goal of creating a vibrant music curriculum which will challenge students, and foster creativity and critical thinking. To date this group of volunteers has raised $45,200. We are close to achieving our goal. The lab now features new work stations and current software. The final amount $9,800 will provide the finishing touches for the recording studio and additional software purchases. Of course, none of this would be possible
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without the strong support of our donors, community and corporate. Staples is our most recent corporate donor through their 2 Million & Change Foundation which distributes grants to community organizations. A special thank you goes to Shawn Peters, a Holliston resident, who brought the Music Technology Project’s cause to the attention of Staple’s charitable foundation. Another generous donor is TD Bank through the TD Charitable Foundation, that contributed generously to the Holliston High School’s Music Technology Project. A special thanks to the Juliet Judge Twomey Memorial Trust for their contribution. One of our earliest corporate contributors is Delaware Life in Wellesley, thank you for leading the way. Local businesses and charities that have been very supportive of the Music Project are Bazels Restaurant, Berry BonBon, Holliston Grill, Bertucci’s Restaurant, and Bugaboo Creek (Milford), Business Knowledge Services, Inc., The Face Place (Medway), the Holliston Lions Club, Main Street Pediatrics (Hopkinton), Long Distance Tire (Medway), the Holliston Reporter, CIVILized Solutions, Quality Auto Body and Herb Brockert, Construction Services. We are so grateful to our community supporters, including anonymous donors and dedicated music lovers! We are nearly there! Please visit our website to follow our progress and to help us reach our goal. http://www.hollistonmusicandarts.org/home/music_technology_project
By J.D. O’Gara Holliston’s Upper Town Hall will once again blossom into a fashion runway on Sunday, May 31st, from 2- 4 p.m., with a Holliston Fashion Show to benefit Holliston in Bloom, presented by Salone de Bella. Tickets to the event are $20 and will be sold at Fiske’s, Salone de Bella, and Coffee Haven. “It’s a nice fun event for the town, and last year we raised about $1,400 for Holliston in Bloom,” says Shelly Savino, owner of Salone de Bella, who organizes the event as a donation to the town. Savino credits Pat Duffy, who’s part of Holliston in Bloom, for helping her plan the event. The event will feature light food, beer and wine and a soda cash bar. Holliston’s fashion models will be members of the community. Last year’s event featured Carolyn Dykema, Kim
Marsden, and Sylvia Stickney, among others. “The models are clients and friends, some who are part of Holliston in Bloom,” says Savino, who adds that Salone de Bella will be doing the hairstyling and that all fashions have been put together by Andrea from Fine Feathers, of Medway. “We have all different sizes and shapes,” says Savino. “Everyday regular women who are going to model everyday regular clothes.” “We work with models on what they feel comfortable wearing,” says Umbriano, “Even though it’s a fashion show and entertaining, it’s also relevant that clothes appeal to girls who are modeling them.” Savino adds that the music, sounds and lights are all being donated by Holliston resident David Nickerson of Bay State Sound. “Our stylists are pretty excited,” says Savino. Savino has supported Holliston in Bloom
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Here’s a glimpse of last year’s Fashion Show held at Upper Town Hall to benefit Holliston in Bloom. This year’s event, sponsored by Salone de Bella and Fine Feathers, will take place on May 31, from 2-4.
in the past, actually picking up America in Bloom judges in her flowered van the first year they came. Holliston in Bloom is in its fourth year, as part of America in Bloom. Holliston is judged within its population group of 15,000 to 20,000. For more information on the fashion show to benefit Holliston in Bloom visit salonedebella.com. For more information on Holliston in Bloom, visit www.hollistoninbloom.org.
Holliston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Presents: Transition Planning Thursday, May 14, 2015 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Holliston High School Library 370 Hollis Street, Holliston Please join us for a workshop to learn about: • Laws and Regulations in relation to Transition Planning • Key areas and methodologies to assess
• Strategies for including assessment information in Transition Plans and IEPs Speakers: Meg Camire, Holliston’s Director of Student Services. Kelley Challen, Ed. M., CAS, Director of Transition Services at NESCA Not a School Sponsored Event
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LIVING HEALTHY Salone de Bella -- All for the Community
Salone de Bella is now entering their fourth year in business! “We’re very good at what we do,” says Michelle (Shelly) Savino, owner of the full-service salon. Clients love taking time out to visit her vibrant, fun space next to Bertucci’s, with lots of free parking, looking forward to the welcome they receive from a close-knit, cheerful group of professionals. “We love what we do,” says Shelly. “It’s wonderful to be able to make people look good and feel good.” This Salon has grown with such grace and speed. Shelly bought the salon from Marilyn (Marilyn’s Hair Salon) in March of 2012 . “I really started from scratch, building up the business,” says the salon owner. “I have six stylists, each of them specializing in the latest and hottest hairstyling techniques -- from cuts, coloring, foils, perms, updo’s to blowouts and just about anything in between,” adds Shelly, who has just added the entire new line of fun, colorful, great smelling Bed Head products. The
Salon also offers waxing, manicures and pedicures. All are experienced in men, women and children’s hair care. “We do families, and we get a lot of referrals,” says Shelly, who sees at least a couple new clients each day from in and around town,
more, she says, “now that the sun is out and people get that urge to get their hair done and feel good.” Salon de Bella is all for the community. They participated two years in a row in Celebrate Holliston doing “Fair Hair.” For a small donation, people were able to get a fun, colorful hairstyle. The stylist had so much fun creating fun hairstyles for such good causes, and all proceeds went directly to the Holliston Pantry Shelf and Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Last year, Salone de Bella hosted a Fashion Show with all proceeds going to Holliston in Bloom. “Everyone had such a great time that we are planning it again this year.” This year, the Fashion Show will be on Sunday, May 31st , from 2- 4 p.m. at the Upper Town Hall. Tickets will be available for $20 at Salone de Bella , Fiske’s and Coffee Haven. The event will feature light food and a cash bar with beer, wine and soda. Also, lots of raffles and door prizes. This spring, Salone de Bella will also be getting a sign for the roof. “We have been doing lots of advertising in order to be more
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visible to the public,” says Shelly, “I finally decided that a sign on the roof would give us the visibility we need.” The sign is designed and provided by MBF Printing and Forms, owned and operated by Chris Sahagian. The sign is scheduled to be installed for the end of April, first part of May. Salone De Bella is located at 416 Washington Street, in East
Holliston, right behind Bertucci’s. The salon is open from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Mondays, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fridays, and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturdays. You may reach them at (508) 429-2287, or visit www.salondebella.com for more information.
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Some days for most of us, achieving adequacy in our food consumption is challenging. We lead busy lives, often grabbing what we can on the go, while running from work to pick up a child at soccer practice, trying to get to the gym or countless other “to dos” or errands that demand our attention. Now consider nutrition for the elderly. They no longer have demanding jobs or children who need help with homework, but they also don’t have the desire to run to the store to pick up ingredients for tonight’s’ dinner. Then again maybe they do, but who wants to cook for one every night? Now, let’s add in some physical changes. Let’s factor in some vision loss, and maybe a loss of depth perception too. Add in countless medications that lead to dry mouth, nausea, or a feeling of fullness, bloating, or similar side affects. Finally, we may need to factor in some forgetfulness, whether it be from a dementia or a simple by product of one day looking like the next with no markers to mix things up. Not to mention isolation, whether by choice or as
a result of a severe winter where it is just not easy to get out. Any or all of these factors can contribute to a variety of problems in the elderly, not the least of which is improper nutrition and dehydration. Why are these problems so often overlooked? Why does dehydration or poor nutrition frequently go unchecked, leading to bigger problems? The answer can be quite simple really. Many people don’t know to ask. Often family members or caregivers assume their elderly relative is eating. They are getting meals on wheels, the family stocks the fridge or mom/dad says they are eating. And many people think that eating less is a part of aging. The other complication in the elderly, and for all Americans, is dehydration. Recent studies have shown that as many as 75% of all Americans are dehydrated. The human body is over 60% water, and our brains can be up to 80% water. Failure to stay properly hydrated can have negative effects on our bodies and brains. Dehydration can cause our skin to wrinkle, and our brains to shrink. Fortunately,
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LIVING HEALTHY Chocolate Causes Acne, Right? By Lia Massimiano, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Acne Specialist Owner Skin Smart Salon and Acne Clinic There is a lot of misinformation floating around out there about what causes acne. Acne is primarily an inherited condition. You either have the acne gene or you don’t. If you have the acne gene, the skin cells inside your pores shed at an excessive rate, causing a buildup of dead cells, oil and bacteria. This process creates comedones deep inside the pores which eventually make their way to the surface in the form of acne lesions. So, eating chocolate or not washing your face is not the cause of acne, but if you are acne prone you need to be aware of lifestyle triggers that can aggravate acne prone skin and lead to more breakouts. Food and Acne. Although, not all acne sufferers have the same food triggers, these foods have been proven to cause flare-ups for many acne suffers. I recommend to my acne clients that they try to cut back on these food types and to start noticing any cause and effect with the foods that they eat. • Iodides are a trigger for acne prone skin and are commonly found in salt, shellfish, sushi, seaweed supplements and some vitamins. Try to limit your intake of salty foods. Use Sea Salt at home. It contains no iodides. • Milk is another problem food for acne sufferers. The dairy protein in milk and cheese stimulates hormones that increase oil production in the skin. Instead try almond or coconut milk. Whey or soy protein shakes can also cause problems. A better choice would be Pea Protein or Egg White Powder.
• Foods high in androgens like peanuts and peanut butter are also problematic for acne prone skin. Better alternatives are almonds, almond butter or other nut butters. Supplements to help acne. In addition to modifying your diet, supplements can be helpful when treating acne. The anti-inflammatory properties of Zinc and Omega 3 Fish Oils help reduce the severity of cysts and inflamed lesions. Probiotics provide good bacteria that colonize the digestive track and skin to help improve the incidence of breakouts. There is no quick fix to clear acne, but it can be managed with correct home care, professional treatments and modified life style choices. Questions about acne? Call me at (508) 881-1180 or email me at skinsmartsalon@aol.com. Visit my website skinsmartsalon. com for information on my acne clinic and other services.
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LIVING HEALTHY Adult Day Care: Helping Seniors Stay Home Longer Most of us don’t envision spending our golden years in a skilled nursing home or assisted living. This is largely due to our emotional connection to our home where we have memories, where we moved as newlyweds and where we have watched our children, grow making memories sometimes over the course of decades. Sometimes, that was the last place we were able to see or spend time with our spouse who has passed away. Regardless of the reason, that connection is often a basis for who we feel we are. Beyond the emotional attachment, there is also the financial attachment to the home. It’s paid for, and the equity in our home is often a major part of senior’s financial security during the retirement years. The longer one stays at home the less overall expenses paid out to assisted living or nursing home on average. On average, 1 in 3 men and or women over age 65 will suffer a
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fall each year. These falls often require a hospital stay and which frequently lead to a rehabilitation or long term care stay for the extended recovery time from strains or broken bones. Unfortunately, a fall is often the precursor of a general decline in a senior’s health, forcing them to consider living options other than their own “home.” Fortunately, there are other options such as making changes to the home adding safety rails, and ramps etc. Adult day care is also another option for people who are not quite ready to move to a long term care facility or assisted living. This option allows individuals to put off the move yet receive the care and support they need during the day. Adult day centers provide hot nutritious meals, often both breakfast and lunch as well as a snack. Additionally, these types of facilities provide activities, entertainment, and sometimes transportation to and from. Some even
provide rides and a staff person to go with the individual to doctor appointments. “I was constantly worrying about my dad unless I was there with him,” Cindy Smith said. “I was running myself ragged, trying to be there helping him, trying to work and keep up my own family life and home,” adding, wasn’t working.” That is when a friend mentioned the idea of adult day care to her. At first it seemed a little strange but as I started thinking about it the idea grew on me. I could have someone with my dad during the day and my siblings and I could check in on him at night. It was the perfect solution. Your local adult day care center is Hopkinton Health Center located at 25 South St. F, Hopkinton and open Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and may be covered by some insurance benefits for more information please call (508) 4972300 or visit www.hopkintonhealthcenter.com.
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Sports Softball Squad Aiming To Get Back In The Groove By Ken Hamwey The Holliston High softball squad has some definite strengths that could ultimately make the Panthers the surprise team in the Tri Valley League this spring. The girls, who’ll be playing for their third coach in three seasons, have handled the coaching transition well, and they’ve also dealt with the delay in opening the season as well as could be expected. And, they’ve demonstrated lots of positives that new coach Jen Picardo admires. “I like our team chemistry and I’m also pleased that we’ve got experience and depth,” said Picardo, who previously was an assistant at Dover-Sherborn before taking the varsity reins there six years ago. “We’ve also got talent. Our pitching is good and our defense is strong. Offensively, we’ve got potential but we need to keep working on our hitting.” If the Panthers can jell quickly, then Holliston could regain some of the success it enjoyed during past seasons, especially during the coaching tenure of Debbie Guenther, who led the Panthers to numerous league crowns. The 2015 edition got off to a good start, defeating Millis, 6-2, in its opener. Pitching will be a major key for Holliston and a tandem of junior
Nicole Arcese and sophomore Shannen Murphy will handle that chore. “Both are right-handers who are very competitive,” said Picardo. “Nicole is a skilled pitcher. She’s got a good fastball, change-up and a curve. Shannon has a fastball and change-up and also mixes in a drop. Her movement on the ball is very good, along with her control. Both girls can play infield positions. Shannon can play second or third and she packs a wallop with her bat.” The Panthers’ captains are catcher Alaina Fierro and centerfielder Heather Leger, both senior veterans. “They’re quality leaders,” Picardo said. “Alaina is strong on defense, has a good arm, solid awareness of the game and she can handle the pitching staff effectively. Heather is a consistent hitter who has power. In the field, she’s got a strong arm and covers lots of territory. Her speed on the bases is also a plus.” Junior Beth Cronin, who played second base last year, will be at shortstop. A strong fielder, she’s also got a strong arm. “Beth isn’t afraid to get her uniform dirty,” said Picardo. She’s also a consistent hitter.” First base could feature a variety of players from game to game. Fierro has the flexibility to move
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there and junior Kate Healy and freshman Gaby Cummins can play first and also catch. “Kate is our back-up catcher,” Picardo said. “She’s got good field sense at first base and she’s got potential on offense. Gaby is coachable, has a good glove and arm and should develop into a power hitter.” Junior Shannon Reagan could be alternating at third base with Murphy. “Reagan is a tough competitor who has a strong arm and good mechanics,” Picardo noted. “She also can be a help on offense.” In the outfield, Leger will be flanked by AbbyRae Wells in left and senior Hannah Brady in right. “AbbyRae has speed, a strong arm and can run the bases,” Picardo said. “She’s coachable, but may need time to truly develop. Hannah has a strong arm, tracks the ball effectively and is a contact hitter.” Freshman Grace Dzinlet looks
like a top-quality reserve, either in left field or as a designated hitter. “Grace has a great glove, a strong arm and hits for power,” Picardo said. Qualifying for a tourney berth is first and foremost on Picardo’s mind. “That’s our No. 1 goal,” said Picardo, a three-sport star at Medfield and a Most Valuable Player at Bentley College in softball. “To achieve that goal is realistic. A Tri Valley League title will be something we’ll strive for, but that’s something we’ll aim for down the road.” Picardo, who has her bachelors and masters degrees from Bentley in marketing, will be able to adapt her coaching style to her available talent. At Dover-Sherborn she focused her efforts on defense because her pitching and hitting weren’t overpowering. “We’ll go with a lineup that we can get the most out of,” she said.
“I’m someone who can be tough and place a high expectation on my players. I’d like to think I’m demanding but fair, and also a good communicator. I value progress and one area we’ll emphasize is fundamentals. We’ll work hard on basics.” Picardo is acutely aware that Holliston plays in a strong league and has had great tradition in softball. “My job will be to develop players who’ll progress and learn good life lessons,” said Picardo, who coached the Southeast team in the Bay State Games in 2012. “I’ll strive to encourage and empower our players. There’s little doubt that if they work hard, they’ll be better at the end of the season than when they began. My philosophy is for us to play to win, have fun and make sure we keep improving.”
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Sports Holliston Baseball Hones Its Pitching Talent, Builds Its Offense By Christopher Tremblay Playing in a league (TVL) that has some good baseball programs, Holliston is hoping that they can continue to build on what first year coach Craig Najarian brought to the Panthers last spring. Before Najarian took over the baseball reins Holliston had only been able to scrape together four wins two years ago. Last season the Panthers doubled that total going 8-12. “It was a step in the right direction,” the now second year coach said. “Our next step is to flip that record around and get into the tournament, something this program hasn’t done in five or six years. We were so close last year, so making the tournament this year is the next logical step for this team.” While Holliston only lost a handful of seniors from last year’s squad, the athletes that graduated were a talented bunch, but the Panthers don’t plan on losing a beat as they return nine seniors to the field. One area not affected at all by the departure of any seniors was the pitching staff. Najarian will hand the ball every four games to senior captain Mike Galeaz, who
will be the Panther’s top pitcher. In addition to the senior hurler, Holliston will also have three juniors looking to take to the mound on a regular basis. Those juniors are Andrew Keim, who will play first base and outfield when not on the mound; Doug Flynn (shortstop) and lefty Ben St. George (first base). Coming out of the bullpen for Najarian will be senior Danny Higgins and senior captain Andrew Salant, who can also play the infield. “We didn’t lose anyone to graduation and are returning our entire pitching staff, so one of our biggest strengths gaping into the season will definitely be our depth at pitching,” Najarian said. “Our depth on the mound will allow us to have four good pitchers we can throw out there on any given day; there’s no one guy to rely on, just a consistently balanced group.” Calling the game behind the plate will be either senior Derek DeCastro or Brendan O’Connell. The Panthers also have a sophomore and a freshman on the roster that may occasionally see some varsity action, but most of their time most likely will be on the junior varsity level. While pitching should be Hol-
Snow or not, Holliston’s Baseball team got out as early as it could to take on the new season of play. Its strength this year will be its pitching, and Coach Najarian has hopes the team will continue on its upward swing.
liston’s strength to carry the team throughout the season, the Panthers are unsure of where they will get the offense to put them over the top and grab those all important W’s on the diamond. “Offense is a giant question mark for us,” the coach said. “We lost the majority of our offense when the seniors graduated last year. We’re looking for athletes to step up and fill those roles, but it’s undetermined as of yet who those
players will be; they need to establish themselves.” Najarian is hoping that second baseman Konnor Kazubal, Salant and Anthony Cordani, a middle of the order hitter who plays the outfield, will be the offensive nucleus
of the Panther’s as they drive toward the state tournament. Senior Chris White, a power hitter who can swing the bat, is another individual that will be looked upon to drive the ball all over the park as well.
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An Especially Great Day On Friday, April 10th, about 80 Special Olympians from Holliston, Millis, Medway, Ashland and Medfield, from grades 3-12, competed in the 5 Town Special Olympics School Day Games at the Holliston High School Field House, the third year the towns col-
laborated. First responders from all the towns came to join in the fun, as did Chandler Jones, New England Patriots’ elite pass rusher. The day proved a fun one for all. Here are a few scenes from the day.
Holliston’s Olivia Freeley got a chance to take a photo with Paralympian Anderson Wise.
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Girls National Hockey Champs! By J.D. O’Gara Twenty local girls did good, with high school level girls team Assabet Red, which includes hockey players from Holliston, Ashland and Medway, toppling the Amherst Knights, of New York, to take the title in the Toyota-USA Hockey Girls Tier II 14U National Hockey Championship in Lansing, Michigan, This is a back-to-back win in the national championship for this team, according to usahockey.com. Caroline Werner, freshman at Holliston High School, was among the players on this coop team. Says her Mom, Veralyn, “Girls have such great charm and great energy,” says Werner. “They play so much differently from boys. They have to play with brain and not brawn.” The girls on the team dedicated each of their games to Sydney Craven, a local toddler who passed away suddenly in March. Each of the girls wore Sydney’s initials (SGC) with two hearts on their skate blades and pink sparkle tape on their hockey sticks. When they won their championship, the team credited Sydney as “their angel.” Female hockey players still have some hurdles to overcome if
they are serious about their sport. “In order for my daughter to play high school hockey, she has had to join a coop team,” says Werner, who adds that the endeavor can be expensive, a roadblock for some. “My nephew pays $200 to play hockey, we have to pay $1,800, and that doesn’t include the bus,” she says.
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Impressions Digital Printing and Local Town Pages Join Forces Impressions Printings, formerly of Ashland and Holliston, has joined forces with Our Town Publishing, home of the Local Town Pages. The new facility is located at Gould’s Plaza, 74 Main Street, Route 109, in Medway. The new site offers ample parking and is located next to popular Yamafuji Japanese Restaurant. Andrew Carini of Impressions will bring 27 years experience in the quick printing industry to Our Town Publishing. He opened a Sir Speedy Printing franchise in 1987 at Ledgemere Plaza in Ashland; in 2007 became an independent printer and moved to Holliston in 2013. Becoming part of Our Town Publishing was an opportunity he couldn’t let slip away. “With the addition of myself and Todd Cote, our goal is to create a regional commercial print-
ing force that also publishes seven newspapers for the local region instead of a local newspaper that does printing,” comments Andrew Carini. “Chuck Tashjian has done an outstanding job at selling and providing printing with little effort. We now want to take it to a whole new level. With my specialty in graphic design and mailing services with a true understanding of variable data mailing, bulk rate mailing and Every Door Direct Mail and Chuck’s understanding of large format signage from simple two foot by three foot one time use signs to sophisticated pull up banners, die cut static cling and ‘fathead’ signage, Our Town Publishing can assist from micro to big business on every front.” Mr. Carini also knew that Our Town Publishing would continue to serve the same, as
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direct mail marketing for small and large businesses and especially for Impressions focus on trade associations. “Both our missions statements coincide; ‘Ensuring your first impression is a lasting one’ and ‘Your success is our success’ both focus on clients’ success.” Carini comments. “Both Chuck and I hope you will allow that tradition to continue.” Andrew can still be reached at (508) 881-7228 or info@impressionsmetrowest.com.
Navigating the Real Estate Spring Market – Buyers Edition Last month we talked about how the advent of warmer temperatures and increased sunlight is awakening our motivation to achieve housing goals as sellers. This month we focus on how the spring Real Estate Market can benefit buyers. If you are a perspective home buyer, now is the time to start shopping. Inventory is the best it has been in months. As houses continue to come on the market, it is important for buyers to be equipped to capture the home of their dreams. Here are some helpful hints to consider as you start your home search: • Get pre-approved for a mortgage. This will help determine a price range for your home search. With the help of your Real Estate Agent, a pre-approval will assist you in determining which towns and neighborhoods would best fit your desires and budget. Your Agent will be able to create a list of homes meeting your needs in
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is on city water, if there is a septic system or is it town sewer, and also if proper permits have been pulled for recent updates. • Listen to your gut. If you are knowledgeable about what you are looking for in a home, you will know it when you see it. When you do, sit with your Agent to make a strong offer. He or she should present you with comparable housing prices so you understand the price range your target home falls in, and feel confident you are not overpaying for your dream home. House hunting can be a fun activity when you are well prepared. Enjoy the process by working with your local Real Estate Agent on the above tips, and you will be positioned to take full advantage of the exciting, and long awaited, Spring Market. Information provided by John Szolomayer from Hallmark Sotheby’s International Realty in Hopkinton. Each office is independently owned and operated. John can be reached for more information at (508) 259-4788 or JohnSzolomayer.com
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Calendar of Events May 3 Holliston Youth Baseball Softball Association (HYBSA) annual Parade and Day at the Park Event, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Home Run Derby Contest, 1 p.m., HYBSA Parade begins at Placentino School, through town and back to Adams School and Damigella Field, 1:45 p.m., Opening Day Ceremonies, 2 p.m, Carnival Day at the Park, games, prizes food and family fun, 4 p.m. - Adams Field - Seniors Division ballgame Taste of Holliston, 1-3 p.m., Holliston Historical Society, 547 Washington Street, Holliston. Approximately 20 local area restaurants, caterers, and farms will offer samples for you to try at this popular fundraiser. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door if there are any left. Children under 5 free. Currently, tickets are available online at hollistonhistoricalsociety.org via PAYPAL for $15 in advance plus a small additional fee for handling.
May 12 Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston, Event Leadership Team meeting, Kelly’s on Front St. in Ashland at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering any amount of time in planning our Relay For Life or helping out the day of Relay is welcome. For information on the American Cancer Society or Relay For Life, please contact Brittany MacLeod at (508) 270-4670 or visit our website at relayforlife.org/ashlandhollistonma.
May 6 Girl Scout Camp Information Night, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Medway Senior Center, 76 Oakland Street in Medway. For more information visit www.hercamp.org, call (617) 350-8335 or email camp@ girlscoutseasternmass.org.
May 14 Holliston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) presents “Transition Planning,” 7-9 p.m., featuring Meg Camire, Holliston’s Director of Student Services, Kelley Challen, Ed. M., CAS, Director of Transition Services at NESCA. Discussion includes Laws and Regulations in relation to Transition Planning, Key areas and methodologies to assess, Strategies for including assessment information in Transition Plans and IEPs, Holliston High School Library, 370 Hollis Street, Holliston, Not a School Sponsored Event Toastmasters Spring Open House, learn confidence and better speaking skills, 7:30 a.m. sharp to 9 a.m., TechSandBox Toastmasters, 105B South Street, Hopkinton MA, RSVP recommended to lorijones@newventureevolution.com or (508) 736-5948
May 9 Holliston in Bloom cleanup, Blair Square, 9 a.m. – noon, water and bags provided, bring a rake!
May 16 Holliston HBA Spring Festival, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., includes yoyo demonstration at Fiske’s 12:30-2, marigold potting at
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Congregational Church at 10 a.m. until supplies run out, Boy Scouts Holliston History on rail trail and many specials from local businesses. “Build a Fairy Garden” HIB fundraiser, 12-4 p.m. at Rail Trail, $15 entry fee Thanks To Yanks Comedy Show Fundraiser, Italian American Veteran’s Club, 4 Hayward Field, Milford. Featured comedians are Frank Foley and Adam Webster. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cash bar and door prizes. Bring your own appetizers, snacks, and munchies! Tickets $20 each and must be purchased ahead of time by emailing info@thankstoyanks.org or by calling Donnalee Shain at (508) 523-6682. May 19 Relay For Life Team Captain Meeting, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, Washington St., Holliston. Come join us for inspiration for fundraising and to gather important information about how your team can help finish the fight against cancer. For information on the American Cancer Society or Relay For Life, please contact Brittany MacLeod at (508) 2704670 or visit our website at relayforlife.org/ashlandhollistonma. “A Celebration of the Life of Ann Talbot,” 7:30 p.m., First
Congregational Church, Holliston. $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors + and youth aged 13-21 and free for children 12 and under. Order tickets at www.exsultet.us and clicking the available link. May 28 Foreign Film Night, Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington St., Holliston, If You Don’t, I Will (in French with English subtitles): A middle-aged couple overwhelmed by the little irritants of their marriage take a week-long vacation from their disappointments in a very unusual way. May 30 Women on Target, women’s only instructional shooting clinic, Fin, Fur and Feather Club, sponsored by NRA and the Gun Owners’ Action League. $50 tuition includes eye and hearing protection, all materials, lunch and the Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety certificate (upon completion of 8-hour course), a value of $150. Contact Mary at (508) 533-5572 or emilyoz@juno.com to register.
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May 31 Friends of the Holliston Trails Five Mile Run, 9 a.m. (8 a.m. – Sign-in and day-of registration), Start/Finish at the Sam Placentino Elementary School, 235 Woodland St., Holliston, MA Note: The course is mainly an off-road course with finished and unfinished sections. No strollers, please. 100% of the net proceeds will fund improvements along trail. $30 pre-registration (register by May 15 for a free t-shirt) $40 day-of registration (cash or check on race day), Register online at www.hollistontrails.
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Fashion Show to support Holliston in Bloom, Upper Town Hall, 2-4 p.m., presented by Salone de Bella and Fine Feathers, emceed by Jay Marsden, Features light food and cash soda, beer, wine bar. Tickets $20 at Fiske’s, Salone de Bella, Coffee Haven.
Donations Needed for Purr-Fect Cat Shelter Yard Sale The Purr-fect Cat Shelter is seeking donations for their annual Yard Sale to be held Saturday, June 13th (rain date June 14th) at the Medway Shopping Center parking lot, Route 109, Medway, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit homeless cats and kittens cared for by
the Purr-fect Cat Shelter. Volunteers will be on hand Saturday, May 16, and May 30 at Rt. 109 Self-Storage, 1575 Main St. (Rt. 109) on the Millis-Medway line between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to accept gently used items for the Yard Sale. We regret no additional items accepted the day of the sale.
Items greatly appreciated include: Furniture (in good condition), books, CD’s/tapes, jewelry, toys and games, household items, dishes, glassware, and pet related items. Items we are unable to accept include: Luggage, electronics (computers, printers, TV’s), cloth-
ing, bedding, sporting equipment, small/large exercise equipment, air conditioners, microwaves, large appliances and hazardous materials such as paint and fertilizer. Other items accepted or not accepted will be left to the discretion of the Yard Sale Coordinator. For more information call the
shelter message center at (508) 533-5855. The Purr-fect Cat Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill, all volunteer organization caring for homeless cats and kittens in Millis, Medway, Franklin, Bellingham, Walpole, Norfolk and surrounding communities.
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