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The Voice of Your Community 

2nd Annual Holliston Film Festival, 

January 29 

Please come 

and support the 

Holliston Fine 

and Performing 

Arts Department 

as the Holliston 

Destination 

Imagination 

(DI) team Grey 

Red hosts the 

Second Annual 

Holliston Film 

Festival on January 29, 

2017, 1-3 p.m., at the Robert Adams Middle School, 

Holliston. 

Anyone is welcome to enter a video submission of 

any genre by emailing the video to hollistonfestival@ 

gmail.com. The submission fee is $5 per entry and 

the fee to come to the event will be $5 per person. 

Submissions should be under five minutes in length 

and must not contain any inappropriate material. Each 

person is limited to three submissions. The money 

raised at the event will be donated to the Holliston Fine 

and Performing Arts Department! 

The videos will be judged by multiple film experts- 

-professional film makers Mr. Raouf Zaki and A. D. 

Calvo, and student of Communications Media with 

a concentration in film Mr. Nolan Murphy, who took 

away the 3rd place prize at last year’s event. 

Prizes will be given to the top three videos as well as 

the audience’s choice, and Mr. Zaki will be screening 

his latest film! If anyone has any questions, please 

contact hollistonfestival@gmail.com. 

The DI Grey Red team consists of high school 

juniors Addie Raymer, Tim Strang, Jeffrey Meyers, 

Chloe Londono-Ayr, James Crews, and Kent Perlmutter 

What: 

2nd Annual Holliston Film Festival 

When: 

Sat., Jan. 29 from 1- 3 p.m. 

Where: 

Robert Adams Middle School Auditorium 

Who: 

All members of the community - all ages 

Cost: 

$5 to submit short film 

$5 attendance fee 

*all film submission should be under 5 minutes 

*submissions can be emailed to 

hollistonfestival@gmail.com 

The winning films will receive prizes! 

Hosted by DI Team Grey Red 

All proceeds will be donated to the Fine and 

Performing Arts Department 

Holliston Pantry 

Shelf SOUPer Bowl 

2016 Saturday 

February 4 

Event Largest Fundraiser of the Year 

for the Food Pantry 

By J.D. O’Gara 

SOUPer Bowl 2017, to benefit the Holliston Pantry 

Shelf, will be held on Saturday, February 4 in Christ The 

King Lutheran Church, 600 Central Street, Holliston from 

5 - 7:30 p.m. 

The SOUPer Bowl is in its 10th year. 

The event is the Holliston Pantry Shelf ’s biggest fundraiser, 

aside from the mailing that goes out in the fall. 

Guests can enjoy a delicious dinner with soups generously 

donated by local businesses. Also included in the meal 

is a variety of fresh breads, beverages and homemade desserts. 

Although businesses were not finalized by the Local 

Town Pages’ deadline, businesses that donated soups last 

year included Bazel’s Pizza & Subs, Bertucci’s, Casey’s Pub, 

Corner Market, Holliston Superette, and Jasper’s Café & 

Bistro. 

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Washington Street Players to Hold 

Auditions for Proof January 23 & 24 

What: Auditions for Proof, 

winner of the Pulitzer Prize for 

Drama by David Auburn. Proof 

is a passionate, intelligent story 

about fathers and daughters, the 

nature of genius, and the power 

of love. 

When: Audition Dates: 1/23 

and 1/24 by appointment– starting 

at 7 p.m. 

( Email: kdinehart@verizon. 

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Where: At Holliston Town 

Hall – 703 Washington Street, 


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How to Prepare: Cold readings 

from the script – Please be 

familiar with the show (perusal 

script available at Holliston Public 

Library) 

Performances dates: April 28, 

29 and May 5, 6 

Character descriptions: 

Catherine – 25, is brilliant, 

has an awkward personality and 

is often sarcastic. She is obviously 

suffering from depression, 

and her attitude about life is bitter. 

She continues on her father’s 

work even after he has died. She 

fears she might have the same 

mental illness as her dad. 

Robert- 50s, is Catherine and 

Claire’s father. He died before 

the play even begins and he was 

a very famous mathematician. In 

his fifties, he died of a heart attack, 

but struggled with mental 

illness for years. He has a very 

special relationship with Catherine. 

Claire- 29, is Catherine’s sister 

and Robert’s other daughter. 

She is not as smart as Catherine 

and they have never quite gotten 

along. Claire is a more practical 

person than Catherine. She 

thinks Robert should have been 

institutionalized. Claire has a 

fear for unpredictable things 

like mental illness. She loves her 

sister and wants to“take care of 

her.” 

Hal – 28, is nerdy, romantic, 

and sometimes charming. But 

for the most part, he’s a math 

dweeb. He is a former student of 

Roberts’ and idolizes him. Has 

a hard time believing that Catherine 

could be as brilliant as her 

father, yet has a crush on her. 

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Tickets prices for the event 

had not yet been established 

by publication time, but are expected 

to closely align with last 

year’s prices. Last year, tickets 

were available at Coffee Haven, 

Holliston Superette and Town 

Clerk’s Office, but the venues 

for ticket sales for the 2017 event 

will be released at a later date. 

Residents who use the Holliston 

Pantry Shelf can do so 

in complete confidentiality, and 

the food pantry operates with 

the help of over 100 food pantry 

volunteers. 


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The Holliston Pantry Shelf is 

currently in need of the following 

grocery items: paper towels, 

Progresso soups, canned tuna, 

canned turkey, cookies, cereal, 

snacks for kids lunches. Donations 

can be dropped off during 

Pantry hours Monday through 

Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday 

& Wednesday 4 - 7:30 p.m. 

or non-perishable items can be 

dropped in the black box outside 

the door at 23 Water Street. The 

pantry follows the same snow 

emergency schedule as Town 

Hall. 

For additional information 

about the Pantry, or to make a 

quick, easy donation via Paypal, 

please visit the web site at www. 

hollistonpantryshelf.org. 

Join Exsultet for the 

2016 - 2017 Season 

Exsultet is an auditioned 

women’s chorus performing a 

repertoire of choral literature 

across musical periods and cultures 

in residence at First Congregational 

Church in Holliston, 

Massachusetts. 

For Exsultet, music and the 

spoken word are intimately related. 

But this unity does not 

stop at choral music - our concerts 

also incorporate readings, 

drama, and poetry. 

The beauty inherent in the 

music is reflected in the drama 

the audience experiences 

through our actors. 

Our innovative novel-in-aconcert 

format draws you into 

the drama through fusion of action, 

poetry, and song. 

The members of Exsultet invite 

you to be transported to another 

time and another place at 

one of our performances. 

We few, we happy few, love 

making music and challenging 

ourselves to present concerts 

which enlighten and entertain. 

Join us for an exciting season 

of music, drama, and poetry. 

Music for the Heart 

Saturday 

February 11, 2017 

7:30 p.m. 

First Congregational Church 


Music for the Spirit 

Saturday 

May 20, 2017 

7:30 p.m. 

First Congregational Church 


For more information, or tickets, 

visit www.exsultet.us. 

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Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor, Waseeka 

Offer Brisk Crisp Outdoor Adventure 

By J.D. O’Gara 

The sanctuary, located at 280 

Eliot Street in Natick, is known 

for its breathtaking water scenes, 

including waterfalls created by mill 

dams. 

The advent of cooler temperatures 

doesn’t mean you should 

hibernate. January is a spectacular 

time for a romp through 

the wetlands and woods of the 

624-acre Broadmoor Sanctuary, 

Massachusetts Audubon Society’s 

jewel practically in Holliston’s 

own back yard. With nine 

miles of trails, this piece of land 

abutting Indian Brook and the 

Charles River is home to over 

150 species of birds, not to mention 

other wildlife, including 

beavers, adjacent to scenic waterways 

and mill dam waterfalls. 

Trails range from easy to rugged, 

so a trip to Broadmoor is what 

you make of it. 

“About a year ago, we completed 

an extension of our allpersons 

trail,” says Elissa Landre, 

Sanctuary Director at Broadmoor, 

referring to a quarter-mile 

Broadmoor trail built in 1999 

that can accommodate people of 

all abilities. “We added 600 feet 

that go up to a rise overlooking a 

field and forest, that people can 

use to watch hawks, foxes and 

deer.” The all-persons walk incorporates 

a boardwalk and even 

a downloadable audio tour that 

alerts visitors with visual impairments 

to sensory stimuli they can 

hear, smell and feel. 

“In January, if there is snow 

(visitors) can see beautiful snow 

covered landscapes, if not beautiful 

frozen ponds and landscapes,” 

says Landre. “And sightings can 

include red-tailed hawks, a variety 

of birds like cedar waxwings, 

wild turkey and more. Small 

mammals are active under the 

snow. Turtles are active under 

the ice. If it’s black ice you can 

see them.” 

Now that many leaves have 

dropped from the trees, fox and 

coyote, who are actively hunting, 

become easier to spot. A little bit 

of snow might reveal their tracks, 

or those of others living in the 

woodland home. 

If you spot a beaver lodge, 

know that there’s activity inside 

them. 

“Beavers are snug in their 

lodges. Once the wetland freezes, 

they can’t work – they’ll be in the 

lodge. They’re going to stay in 

their lodge once the ice is frozen. 

They store food in the fall. They 

store tasty branches by cutting 

them in their teeth and sticking 

them in the mud near their 

lodge,” says Landre. 

Broadmoor’s not only an excellent 

location for sightseeing, 

but it’s a great spot to bring your 

snowshoes and cross country skis. 

“Snowshoeing and cross 

country skiing is permitted on 

the trail, so bring your equipment,” 

says Landre, although 

expect the trails to be natural, 

not groomed. 

Broadmoor is anything but 

quiet in these coldest months. 

In addition to an owl festival 

planned next month on February 

4th, which will feature live owls, 

you can choose from such programs 

as Owl Prowl Adventures, 

Watercolors in Nature, Animal 

Tracking, nature photography 

and more this month. 

Broadmoor Sanctuary is 

located at 280 Eliot Street in 

Natick. It’s open to visitors from 

Tues-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with 

daily admission for nonmembers 

is $5 for adults and $4 for children 

(2-12) and seniors (65+). 

Entrance is free with an annual 

membership, $65 per family for 

new members, or $48 for a single 

membership, which includes admission 

to all 100+ Mass Audubon’s 

sanctuaries across the state. 

If Holliston locals are seeking 

an even closer, more rugged 

adventure this winter, they can 

look no further than the 229- 

acre Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary, 

an unstaffed sanctuary off 

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species of birds, including the 

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of Clinton Street in Hopkinton 

that backs almost into Highland 

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“Waseeka is one of our jewels, 

actually. I like it a lot. It’s where 

I get away,” says Landre. It’s unstaffed, 

and no one plows the 

parking lot in winter, but if you’re 

up for a rugged adventure, it’s on 

the Holliston, Hopkinton border 

and has trails and a pond. It’s a 

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Still Time to Prep Car for Winter, Says AAA 

Cold weather may be on our 

doorstep, but there is still time to 

make sure your car is ready to start 

and run in the coldest and harshest 

conditions we may face over the 

winter months, according to AAA 

Northeast. 

“Preventive maintenance is essential 

for safe driving and greatly 

decreases the chances of being 

stranded in the cold,” said John 

Paul, AAA Northeast Senior Manager 

of Traffic Safety and the AAA 

Car Doctor. 

Motorists can be prepared for 

adverse winter weather conditions 

with these tips from AAA: 

Battery and charging 

system: Have the battery and 

charging system tested if your 

vehicle’s battery is more than three 

years old. Your vehicle will need 

a fully charged battery to start up 

during a cold snap. Even a good 

battery can lose up to 50% of its 

capacity when the temperatures 

drop to zero. At 32 degrees it can 

take up to 30% more power to 

start a cold engine. 

Coolant: Check the coolant 

level in the overflow tank when the 

engine is cold. If the level is low, 

add a 50/50 solution of coolant 

and water to maintain the necessary 

antifreeze capability. A 50/50 

mix of antifreeze and water will 

protect your car’s engine to -34 degrees. 

You can test the antifreeze 

protection level with an inexpensive 

tester available at any auto 

parts store. Check the cooling system 

hoses for leaks, cracks or loose 

clamps, too. Any hoses that feel 

brittle or spongy when squeezed 

should probably be replaced. 

Ignition: Damaged ignition 

wires, a cracked distributor cap or 

worn spark plugs can make starting 

difficult. If the check engine 

light is flashing this indicates an engine 

misfire that could be a result 

of a malfunctioning ignition system. 

Driving with a flashing check 

engine light will permanently damage 

the engine catalytic convertora 

very expensive repair. 

Oil: This is a year-round recommendation, 

but certainly worth 

taking care of with the rest of your 

winter prep. Always have your oil 

changed per manufacturer recommendations. 

You should have 

your vehicle’s transmission fluid 

level checked at the same time. 

Synthetic oil is a benefit in every 

vehicle and will allow for quicker 

starts in very cold weather. 

Tires: In areas with heavy winter 

weather, installing winter tires 

on all four wheels will provide 

the best traction. Winter tires are 

also formulated to work better in 

very cold weather conditions due 

to the stickier rubber compounds. 

All-season tires work well in lightto-moderate 

snow conditions provided 

they have adequate tread 

depth. Examine tires for tread 

depth, uneven wearing and cupping. 

Uneven tire wear can indicate 

alignment, wheel balance or 

suspension problems that must be 

addressed to prevent further tire 

damage. 

Washer fluid: Fill the windshield 

washer fluid reservoir with 

a winter cleaning solution that 

has antifreeze components. Some 

window washer solution is rated to 

just 20 degrees, but in cold weather 

this solution can freeze and damage 

the washer system. Look for 

washer fluid that protects well 

below freezing temperatures. 

Wipers: Wiper blades should 

completely clear the glass with 

each swipe. Replace any blade 

that leaves streaks or misses spots. 

Consider installing wiper blades 

that have a one-piece plastic beam 

frame or winter blades that wrap 

the metal frame in a rubber boot. 

Both designs help prevent snow 

and ice buildup that can interfere 

with blade-to-glass contact. 

Engine Warm up: Extensive 

engine warm ups are not necessary 

even in very cold weather. A more 

fuel efficient technique is once the 

car is running and you are settled 

in with your favorite radio station 

and your seat belt fastened, drive 

reasonably until the engine comes 

up to operating temperature. 

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A Room of One’s Own 

Adds to Life Balance 

Regardless of whether you 

live as a couple or a family with 

kids or whether you have an 

open floorplan in your home 

or not, it is important that both 

adults each have a place within 

the house, to call their own. This 

can be as small as a quiet corner 

reading nook or as large as most 

of the basement or garage. Having 

your own area where you 

can relax, unwind and retreat 

from the universe is therapeutic 

and can be key to a balanced and 

happy lifestyle. 

But first, make sure the main 

living areas of the house are set 

up to accommodate the family, 

so your individual spaces remain 

your own. 

Next, each space can be decorated 

the way each of you wants 

– nobody else can dictate what 

you put into your space and you 

can set it up how your heart desires! 

If your personal space is 

a small area that requires delineation, 

a portable screen should 

just do the trick. You’ll want a 

comfy sofa or oversized chair 

with ottoman, maybe a library 

of good books, a TV or both, 

plenty of pillows, throws, some 

lamps and your own personal inspiration 

on the walls! Of course, 

the style and subject matter will 

differ between the man cave and 

the woman cave, but these will 

be the essential elements of the 

room in both cases! Anytime you 

can incorporate a fireplace, take 

advantage of that opportunity 

too! The idea is complete relaxation! 

If you want to take it a step 

further, you can incorporate creative 

materials, a table with a 

good chair, storage for supplies 

and good task lighting. Now 

you’ve got a private sanctuary 

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Holliston Rallies to 

Aid of Patts 

On Friday December 16, Elisabeth and Henry Patt, owners 

of local business Patt’s Blueberries, lost their home to a 

fire. Soon after, a Go Fund Me page, with Stacey Raffi, Katie 

Connors and Mary Greendale listed as contacts, with the goal 

of raising a little bit of money, $5,000 to help the Patts with 

related expenses. The idea was to give the Patt’s daughter the 

monetary donations on December 23. 

Although the Holliston Local Town Pages went to press before 

this date, by December 19th, Gabrielle Mahoney responded 

to over $18,000 in donations: 

“Our family is so overwhelmed and grateful for your caring 

and generosity. We are blessed that Mom and Dad are 

ok and have the opportunity enjoy this Christmas. So many 

people have reached out via phone calls, emails, Facebook we 

are surrounded by support. When I told Mom about all the 

people from different facets of life she said her faith in people 

has been restored. In true Mom form she said she plans to pay 

it forward when she can. Mom and Dad want to convey how 

thankful they are to everyone. Today we find out more from 

the insurance company about what is next. Our parents need 

to stay close to the property to prepare the fields for next season. 

We will get through this one step at a time. With all your 

love and support the steps don’t seem so insurmountable.” 

By December 21, donations on the Go Fund Me page had 

reached $27,245. 

To see the page, visit https://www.gofundme.com/pattsholliston. 

Blessed Beginnings Preschool offers experienced and dedicated educators 

who provide developmentally appropriate curriculum and experiences for 

children in a fun and nurturing environment. 

NEW for the 2017/18 School Year: 

Choose from 2, 3, or 5 day programs for children 

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Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 

– Smile Magic Opens in Ashland 

By Deborah Burke Henderson, 

Contributing Writer 

What sets Smile Magic apart 

from other family dentistry practices? 

“Our state of the art practice 

provides a warm and friendly 

dental care experience for each 

person who walks through our 

doors,” owner Reema Dhingra, 

DMD, said at the Grand Opening 

last month. “Whether the 

patient is elderly, adult or young, 

we treat everyone as family.” 

Dr. Dhingra’s family dentistry 

practice opened its doors 

in the Market Basket Plaza at 39 

Pond St. in Ashland. Her associate, 

Dr. Nikhil Whig, provides 

primary general and cosmetic 

dental services while Dr. Dhingra 

specializes in orthodontics 

and dentofacial orthopedic 

treatment for children, teens 

and adults. 

The combination of a kidcentric, 

adult-focused atmosphere, 

bi-lingual services, 

state-of-the-art equipment and 

practitioners who are expert in 

current advancements in the 

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gives Smile Magic its edge. 

New Smile Magic patients 

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Orthodontic braces are offered 

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There’s lots to do at the Holliston 

Public Library in January. 

Lyn Slade will teach the fabric 

art of needlecrafting on Monday, 

January 23 at 7 p.m. The 

class is limited to 20 participants 

and registration is required. 

Each person will leave with a 

completed beginner project and 

basic tools to continue the hobby. 

There is a $5 charge per person 

payable the night of the program 

to cover materials. Registration 

can be made in person, by calling 

(508) 429-0617 or emailing lmcdonnell@minlib.net 

beginning 

January 3. 

On Monday, January 30, 

Sandhya Jain will demonstrate 

Indian cooking at 7 p.m. The 

demo is limited to 35 people 

and includes tasting and recipes. 

There is no charge but registration 

is required beginning January 

9. Sandhya will create three 

vegetarian dishes and show the 

audience how to adapt them for 

meat eaters and adjust spices to 

suit individual tastes. 

On Saturday, January 21, at 7 

p.m., the Copley Cats, an a cappella 

singing group from Boston 

will sing everything from standards 

to contemporary. The Cats 

recently competed on PBS’ “Sing 

That Thing.” The program is 

supported in part by a grant from 

the Holliston Cultural Council, a 

local agency which is supported 

by the Massachusetts Cultural 

Council, a state agency. The 

concert is free and open to all. 

Refreshments will be available 

for purchase by the Friends of 

the Library during the concert. 

The Knitting Club meets at 

the library on the second Tuesday 

of each month from 6-8 p.m. 

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Bring your latest project and 

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and expertise. Morning Book 

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January 9 at 11 a.m. and the History 

Book Club will read Valiant 

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on Tuesday, January 17. Participants 

are asked to read the 

selected book and attend a discussion, 

either adding their own 

thoughts or listening. Books are 

available to borrow with a library 

card about a month prior 

to the discussions in regular type, 

large type and audio. Registration 

is not necessary and readers 

may attend as many sessions as 

they choose. Movie Monday on 

January 9 at 12:30 pm will be 

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is One Book, One Holliston, 

an annual community 

reading program sponsored by 

the library. The 2017 selection 

is Dominic Smith’s art mystery, 

The Last Painting of Sara De Vos 

which follows the lives of two artists 

hundreds of years apart and 

their connection to one painting. 

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more information. All library 

programs are sponsored by the 

Friends of the Library. Consider 

joining the Friends for as little as 

$15 per year and support library 

programming for all ages. 

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Don’t Let Them Hurt 

By Cristina Valas, DVM, The 

Family Pet Hospital 

When our pets hurt, we hurt. 

To help, you need to know why 

they are in pain, but this isn’t always 

obvious. 

It is important to avoid giving 

your pet potentially dangerous 

medications such as Tylenol, 

Motrin or your own pain meds. 

At best, using ice and heat are 

good options that won’t hurt 

your pet. Everything else should 

go through a veterinarian. Your 

vet will narrow down why they 

hurt and what treatments will 

help. 

A young dog with a sprained 

leg will probably do fine with 

anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed 

by your vet, but as pets 

age their ability to tolerate these 

drugs for chronic use lessens. 

There are many sources of pain, 

and the ideal treatment is removal 

of the source. This is not 

always possible, and many geriatric 

patients end up with chronic 

painful conditions, just like their 

human counterparts! 

In aging pets, the organs are 

less able to handle common pain 

medications, so it is important 

to use the lowest, effective doses. 

In veterinary medicine, this is 

accomplished by using a multimodal 

pain treatment – giving 

several medications that work on 

different areas of the pain pathway, 

each at lower dosages, thus 

minimizing side effects. 

In senior pets with concurrent 

conditions, such as liver and 

kidney issues, we recommend 

alternative modalities such as 

Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation 

(VOM), frequency-specific 

cold laser therapy or acupuncture 

to alleviate pain and avoid 

medications that would worsen 

their medical condition. 

VOM uses an activator device 

like human chiropractics 

do, which shuts down the pain 

cascade and helps the animal be 

pain-free without medications or 

with minimal meds. The beauty 

of VOM is the entire body heals 

better because VOM improves 

circulation to all organs, thus improving 

their function and slowing 

their decline, in addition to 

managing pain. 

Frequency-specific cold laser 

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and pain and stimulates aging 

and low-functioning cells to produce 

more energy and thus function 

better and heal faster. Other 

modalities like hydrotherapy or 

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nutrition may be employed. 

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As always, first consultations 

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Letter to the Editor: 

Holliston VFW Post 8507 Thanks Residents 

Holliston’s VFW Post 8507 would like to 

acknowledge and thank those town residents 

and businesses who have contributed to our 

September fundraising drive. Your generosity 

allows us to support a variety of worthwhile 

endeavors to assist populations such as veterans 

and Holliston’s senior citizens. Fall and winter 

activities have included Thanks to Yanks (a nonpolitical 

organization supporting military members, 

veterans and their families); Operation Delta Dog 

(a non-profit organization that trains shelter dogs 

to work as service dogs to assist veterans with 

service-connected disabilities); the delivery of 

approximately 30 turkey dinners each month to 

needy, home-bound senior citizens in Holliston; 

and the annual senior citizens roast beef luncheon 

in January. In the spring we sponsor and help with 

the placement of flags on the graves of veterans 

in all of Holliston’s cemeteries each Memorial Day. 

Your generosity is very much appreciated. 

Respectfully, 

Paul Deschenes 

VFW Post 8507 

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By Deborah Burke Henderson, 

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It’s obvious that Walter Hernandez 

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“Since I was a child, I’ve been 

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Hernandez stated in a 

recent interview. “I like dealing 

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They also install state-of-theart 

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This Ashland-based business 

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Google and Yelp. A caring community 

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WattsControl, Inc. is known 

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Their promise: “The job 

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While the electrical team are 

on the road assisting customers, 

the office is managed by Valerie 

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customers’ electrical needs are 

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“Relationships are important 

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All work includes a two-year 

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Whether you’re purchasing a 

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If you’re considering having 

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wiring, determine if it’s present, 

and if so, remove it. They also 

perform “IC Rated Inspections” 

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the inspections have been completed, 

and any issues that were 

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cooling and heating settings can 

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Holliston Church Group Volunteers 

for Appalachia Service Project 

This past July, a group of 

eleven youth and nine adults 

from St. Michael’s Church in 

Holliston traveled to Wyoming 

County, WV to spend a week 

volunteering with Appalachia 

Service Project. Appalachia Service 

Project (ASP) is a non-profit 

organization that pairs volunteers 

with families in need of home repairs 

in Central Appalachia, with 

the mission of making homes 

warmer, safer and drier. This 

was the fourth time that a group 

from St. Michael’s volunteered. 

Though most ASP volunteers 

are youth, many adults volunteer 

as well. The group from St. Michael’s 

included six families who 

volunteered together, and this 

was the second volunteer experience 

with ASP for many. 

The trip was coordinated by 

Cathy Harper, Leader of Youth 

Ministries at St. Michael’s, and a 

past volunteer. Youth, led by St. 

Michael’s Youth Minister Jarvis 

Wyche, worked with the adult 

volunteers to prepare for the trip 

a year in advance. They raised 

funds, learned about the Appalachian 

region, people, and culture, 

and had several training sessions 

on how to properly use tools 

under the guidance of Don May. 

Don was one of the adult volunteers 

on the trip, and is an experienced 

carpenter. To earn money 

for the trip, the group baked holiday 

cookies, helped people move, 

did yard work, held a car wash, 

and babysat. They also built and 

sold two benches, with the money 

going toward trip expenses. 

The group rented three large 

vans to transport their tools and 

passengers for the 13-hour trip. 

They stayed at a K-8 school in 

Bud, WV, along with ASP volunteers 

from Illinois and North 

Carolina. The St. Michael’s 

group was divided into three 

work teams, each with their 

own separate home and family 

to work with. One group built 

a deck, another group repaired 

a roof, and the third group installed 

flooring and renovated a 

bathroom. Volunteers continued 

the work that other groups had 

already completed earlier in the 

summer. ASP has the difficult 

task of selecting home repair applications 

that can be completed 

in seven weeks, the length of 

time that ASP runs a volunteer 

center for the summer. All of the 

St. Michael’s teams were able to 

finish their projects by the end of 

the week, which was the also the 

last week before ASP left the area 

after a summer’s work. 

Volunteers from St. Michael’s 

were Abigail Pinter Parsons, 

Jeff and Michelle Tate, Samantha 

Tate, Henry Tate, Bob and 

Paula Colburn, Alexandra Colburn, 

Kathy Longee and Grace 

Longee, all of Holliston; Don 

May and Tess May of Millis; 

Jenzi Reed and Dana Tilton of 

Concord; Youth Minister Jarvis 

Wyche; Josh Rice, Tom Rice, 

Stacey Thorner, Ben Thorner 

and Caroline Thorner, all of 

Ashland. Josh Rice is currently 

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Holliston Parks & Recreation 

Teacher Spotlight: Doug Keough 

A self-taught artist, Doug Keough 

has been a private art instructor 

for the past twelve years. As a 

commissioned, freelance artist, he 

specializes in photo-realistic portraits. 

Beginning in graphite and 

charcoal, Doug quickly honed his 

sketching abilities at an early age. 

He soon advanced to pastel portraits, 

and by the age of 18, regularly 

sold commissions of people, 

their cars and animals. As he immersed 

himself in the medium, 

Doug noticed that pastel work often 

has a rough, unblended look. As he 

evolved, Doug developed a smooth 

blended style that is instantly recognizable 

in his work today. 

A move from Boston to Miami 

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portraits on a large scale. Doug 

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students of all skill levels to create 

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the Sports Illustrated Anniversary, 

the Britney Spears Camp, The 

U.S. Tennis Open, as well as many 

other major events. In 2008, she 

moved to another hip-hop performance 

crew called Phunk Phenomenon, 

where you may have 

The New Year is the perfect time to try something 

new. Holliston Parks & Recreation has programs for 

everyone, with some great instructors. Check out the 

teacher profiles! 

BEGINNING SPANISH THROUGH MUSIC 

(ages 3-5) 

Learn Spanish alongside your little one in this new 

interactive class. You and your child will explore the 

Spanish language through singing, dancing and playing 

games. Active parent involvement is required for 

this class. You will be amazed at how much you both 

will learn! 

Wednesdays from 1:30-2:15 p.m. beginning January 

11, Cost: $98 

AIRBRUSHING FOR BEGINNERS (2 sessions: 

Adults/teens & ages 9-12) 

Airbrush is for non-artists and artists alike. It is 

used by fine artists, make-up artists, cake decorators 

and anything in between. You can draw with airbrush, 

paint with stencils, or you can just paint cool 

effects like metal or stone. Using freehand and stencil 

techniques, we will cover everything you need to paint 

on: t-shirts, canvas, sneakers, helmets, cars, jackets & 

just about anything else. 

Wednesdays & Thursdays from 4:45-6:30 p.m. beginning 

January 11, Cost: $220 

GROW YOU-EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM 

(ages 8-12) 

A new unique program to foster your child’s innate 

ability to access their creativity, build self-esteem 

and learn how to get along with other. This program 

will combine yoga play with lots of art! Led by Judy 

Giovangelo 

Wednesdays 1/11-2/1, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Cost: $165 

Visit our website to see our full Winter flyer & to 

register: http://www.townofholliston.us/parks-recreation 

or contact us at (508) 429-2149 

seen them performing, on the 

court, throughout the last Celtics 

season. Aly graduated Summa 

Cum Laude from Roger WIlliams 

University, with a B.A. in theatre 

and has studied with Sean Curren, 

Crazy Legs and Savion Glover, to 

name a few. She has been featured 

in such movies as Step Up, The 

Pink Panther 2, and The Zookeeper. 

We are excited to have Aly back 

for the winter teaching Hip-Hop 

and a Teen Beach Movie musical 

theatre program. Both programs 

begin on Thursday, January 26 at 

the Holliston Parks & Recreation 

Building at 1750 Washington 

Street. Register for these and other 

programs at www.townofholliston. 

us/parks-recreation or contact us 

at (508) 429-2149 

Holliston Parks & Recreation 

Teacher Spotlight: Viviana Vilches 

Viviana has been bringing her passion for music and education to children 

for several years in Holliston, Ashland and Norfolk. She started 

developing her Music, Mommy & Me classes close to 17 years ago to 

foster love of music and movement at the earliest ages. These classes are 

the culmination of her experience as a music teacher and choir director 

along with her degreed education in Music. 

Along with her ever popular Music, Mommy & Me classes, Viviana 

will also be teaching a new 10-week program “Beginning Spanish through 

Music” geared towards the 3-5 year old with no prior Spanish experience. 

All of Viviana’s classes are held in our music room at the Holliston Parks 

& Recreation building at 1750 Washington Street. 

Music, Mommy & Me (caretakers welcome, too) 

Tuesday or Wednesday 9:15-10 a.m. for ages 6-24 mos 

Tuesday or Wednesday 10:15-11 a.m. for ages 2-4 

Beginning Spanish through Music 

Wednesdays 1:15-2:30 p.m. for ages 3-5 

Música Mamá y Yo en Español 

Wednesdays 5-5:45 p.m. for ages 3+ (prior exposure to Spanish is helpful) 

All programs run for 10 weeks for $98 

Space is extremely limited in Viviana’s classes, so register early on-line 

at www.townofholliston.us/parks-recreation to avoid disappointment.


Living Healthy 

New Year, Clear Skin 

By Lisa Massimiano. 

Licensed Esthetician and 

Certified Acne Specialist 

Owner of Skin Smart Salon 

If you have been diagnosed 

with acne and haven’t been satisfied 

with drug store products 

or the suggested treatment from 

your doctor, consider seeing an 

Acne Specialist. 

What is an Acne 

Specialist? 

An Acne Specialist is a licensed 

skin care professional 

who is specially trained to treat 

acne using a combination of 

clinical treatments, home care 

protocols and regular follow-up 

during the process of clearing 

acne prone skin. 

Most physicians don’t have 

time to spend educating patients 

on the root cause of their acne. 

They often prescribe oral antibiotics 

and strong topical retinoids 

that can leave skin dry, red and 

irritated. Patients get frustrated 

with these side effects and stop 

using the products. 

How an Acne Specialist 

Can Help You 

An Acne Specialist will assess 

your individual skin type and the 

type of acne you have to develop 

a plan of action specifically for 

you. They will take the time to 

teach you about the root cause 

of acne and provide information 

on lifestyle, diet, medications 

and ingredients in makeup and 

skin care products that exacerbate 

acne. They help you to get 

your skin clear and teach you 

how to keep your acne under 

control. 

For people struggling with 

acne, it can be frustrating to try 

and communicate with their 

doctor on a timely basis. My clients 

tell me that the best part of 

working with an Acne Specialist 

is that we are there for them 

to answer their questions and 

provide support while they go 

through the process of getting 

their skin clear. 

Questions about acne? Call me 

at (508) 881-1180 or email me at 

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about the acne program and 

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I went to Skin Smart a little over a year ago as my last ditch effort to 

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was still struggling. When I went to Skin Smart my acne was at the 

worst it had ever been. I was a little reluctant that anything was going 

to help but within a few months I started seeing improvements. 

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Cardiac Support Group Forming 

By Grace Allen 

Mended Hearts, a national and community-based 

non-profit cardiovascular support 

network, will be starting a chapter at Brigham 

and Women’s/Mass. General Health Care 

Center at Patriot Place in Foxboro. Meetings 

will be held on the third Wednesday of each 

month from 6 to 8 p.m. The group’s charter 

meeting will be held on January 18. 

Bellingham resident Bill Golden underwent 

quintuple bypass surgery in February of 

2016. While participating in cardiac rehab 

at the Health Care Center, he learned of the 

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Mended Hearts organization. The nearest 

chapter was in Woonsocket, R.I., so Golden 

agreed to help start a chapter at Patriot Place. 

“I do like support groups. I know I need 

one,” said Golden. Mended Hearts, he adds, 

“takes over from where the doctors leave off 

after the surgeries.” 

Mended Hearts provides peer-to-peer 

support, with members discussing issues such 

as depression after diagnosis and surgery, as 

well as experiences with treatment, recovery, 

and lifestyle changes. Usually facilitated by 

a cardiac rehab specialist, the meetings also 

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Charles River Medical Associates, P.C. 

Welcomes Jeffrey Gorodetsky, M.D. to the Millis area 

Family Medicine 

Adult Medicine: 

• Annual physical and preventative care 

• Managing chronic medical problems 

• Same day sick visit appointments. 

Pediatric Care: 

• Well child care and school/sports physicals 

• Same day sick visits 

Aesthetics: 

• Botox Cosmetic and Facial filler injections. 

include guest speakers from various hospitals, 

as well as presentations about heart aids 

like Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators 

(ICDs). 

Founded in 1951 by Dr. Dwight E. Harken 

at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Mended 

Hearts provides education and hope for heart 

disease patients, as well as their families and 

caregivers. There are over 300 chapters of 

the organization in the United States. 

For more information about the January 

18 meeting, contact Bill Golden at (508) 966- 

2568 or by email at bgolden49@gmail.com. 

For information about the Mended Hearts 

organization, visit www.mendedhearts.org 

or contact Lindsay Sonis, RN, MSN at (508) 

718-4072 or by email at lsonis@partners.org. 

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Wednesdays 

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Starting 1/4 

The goal of this group is 

not therapeutic but rather to 

provide a safe place for sharing 

supporting & connecting loved 

ones of those who are dealing 

with an eating disorder. 

We will meet Wednesdays 

at the Millis Public Library 7-8 

p.m. 

For more info or schedule 

changes, visit our Facebook 

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Holliston Senior 

Center Highlights 

It might be cold, but there’s 

still warmth inside the Holliston 

Senior Center this month. Early 

in the month, the V.F.W. and the 

American Legion will host their 

annual roast beef luncheon for 

the seniors on January 8th, at 12 

p.m. The center will also have 

help with taxes for seniors, host 

a Falls Prevention class every 

Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. 

and offer lunch every Monday 

and Wednesday. Below are some 

other highlights this month: 

BOOK CLUB 

Everyone is welcome at the 

Holliston Senior Center’s new 

Book Club. We will be meeting 

on the third Tuesday of the 

month starting on January 17, 

2017 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Come 

to our January kick-off meeting 

to discuss your favorite book or 

poem. We will get to know each 

other, talk about the format of 

the meetings, and discuss future 

titles. In addition, we will get 

ready for our February meeting. 

The Holliston Public Library 

can help you get books for the 

meetings, including February’s 

selection Major Pettigrew’s Last 

Stand by Helen Simonson. The 

library can be reached at (508) 

429-0617. Please join us. 

CHARLIE CARD DAY 

On Monday, January 30th, 

from 1 p.m.-3 p.m., the MWRTA 

will be holding a Charlie Card 

Day at the Senior Center. A 

Charlie Card can be used for all 

public bus and train transportation 

across the state. Seniors age 

65 and over receive a reduced 

rate. 

To receive a Senior Charlie 

Card please bring a photo ID 

with date of birth with you. A 

Charlie Card cannot be used on 

the Senior Center buses. 

Please sign up in advance. If 

you need a ride to the Center 

please call the MWRTA at (508) 

820-4650. 

COFFEE HOUR WITH THE 

HOLLISTON POLICE 

Thursday, January 26th and 

February 23rd at 9:30 a.m. 

We are delighted to have Sergeant 

Glenn Dalrymple join us 

at the Senior Center for an informal 

coffee hour. Residents will 

have the opportunity to discuss 

community safety, senior issues 

or any other topics. Your questions, 

thoughts and concerns will 

be discussed. No sign-up needed, 

just drop in that morning to join 

in. Refreshments will be served. 

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My son has not had one ear infection since we started the chiropractic 

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VNA Seeking Hospice Volunteers 

VNA Care, a non-profit organization serving 

patients with life-limiting illnesses and their 

families, seeks hospice volunteers to provide companionship 

to patients and respite time for family 

members. Volunteers are men and women who 

come from diverse backgrounds and range in age 

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need exists for volunteers who are available during 

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therapy. No previous experience is necessary. VNA 

Hospice Care provides training and ongoing support 

to all volunteers. Please call (781) 569-2811 for 

find us online at www.vnacare.org. 

Community Brief: Alzheimer’s 

Support Group 

Golden Pond Assisted Living and Memory 

Care (50 West Main St., Hopkinton) is hosting an 

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group every 

third Thursday of the month from 5 p.m. to 6 

p.m. in The Lodge. The group is free, open to 

the public, and focuses on individuals who care 

for people in the mid to late stages of Alzheimer’s 

and related Dementias. This support group 

is an Alzheimer’s Association Approved Support 

Group in New England. Light refreshments 

will be served. Please call Liz Kemp, LCSW at 

(508) 435-125- ext. 29 to register. 

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Holliston Garden Club 

Shares Holiday Cheer 

With much enthusiasm and joy, The Holliston Garden Club held their ninth annual wreath 

decorating workshop recently. The club purchased 40 wreaths from cub scout pack 47 which 

were decorated with beautiful hand-tied bows and embellished with decorations to create 

lovely, custom wreaths. The fabulous wreaths were donated to the Holliston Food Pantry for 

our town’s pantry families. This event is one of the clubs most highly anticipated activities 

because of its dual charitable benefits. 

For more information on the Holliston Garden Club, visit hollistongardenclub.org. 

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What a Difference a Year Makes! 

For the Keenans, 2017 brings a lighter, 

healthier time! 

When you find something that works, 

what do you do? You tell your friends and 

family, of course! That is exactly what 46 

year-old Paul Keenan did after his successful 

experience with New England Fat Loss 

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a blood clot in his lung which he was told 

was caused by excess fat from his stomach. 

After blood thinner treatments, he knew 

he had to drastically shed weight from his 

341-pound frame. A friend told him about 

the NEFL program, and a year later, 

Keenan is happily 100 pounds lighter, and 

consequently, healthier! 

“I had done other diet stuff, lost weight, 

and it came back,” Keenan said. “I knew I 

had to do something. I went in to see what 

it was all about.” 

Keenan learned that NEFL loss is a 

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personal makeup and body 

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“It’s really motivating when you see a 

pound come off a day,” Keenan said. “I 

really liked the science behind the system. 

It got to the core of the problem. I was 

skeptical, but lost 40 pounds in 40 days!” 

The next step was sharing this exciting 

information with his family. A few 

months after joining the program, his father, 

mother, and two sisters enrolled in 

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later in the year, the four Keenans happily 

sat down this past Thanksgiving table substantially 

lighter and healthier. 

“My Dad also had a blood clot and 

was on blood pressure medication and 

has lost 37 pounds,” Keenan said. “My 

Mom lost 30 pounds initially and is still 

losing weight; she is killing it! She is under 

200 pounds for the first time in 30 years, 

and I am wicked proud of her. My sister 

lost about 25 pounds, and my other sister 

ended up losing about 20 pounds.” 

Keenan is currently on the maintenance 

leg of the NEFL program and now 

feels armed with the knowledge to sustain 

that weight loss with his personal information 

on what foods will fuel his energy levels 

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A Fresh Take 

New Work by HCA Members 

Through January 19, 2017 

HCA Gallery, 98 Hayden Rowe St., 

Hopkinton, Mass. 

Reception: Friday, January 13 from 

6:30 to 8 p.m. 

(Hopkinton, MA) -- The new HCA 

Gallery rolls into 2017 with a wildly 

varied selection of work by area artists 

– from Lissa Banks’s painting of explosively 

blossoming parrot tulips to William 

Moser’s awestruck carving in koa wood 

of King Lohiau of Hawaii to Jean Cummiskey’s 

glittering miniature mosaic of 

Boston Harbor. 

Organized by HCA co-director Kris 

Waldman, the exhibition presents 18 

pieces by 18 artists associated with Hopkinton’s 

newly expanded community arts 

center. “It’s an unusually diverse show,” 

Waldman says, “and it shows the range 

of our members’ artistic practices. In 

18 pieces we have works in ten different 

media.” 

“Yearn,” by 

Lissa Banks 

“Boston Harbor,” by Jean Cumminsky 

Banks’s much, much larger-than-lifesize 

tulips, in hot yellows and reds, curl 

and list with Mapplethorpe-like suggestiveness. 

Banks, who also works as HCA’s 

administrator, showed several paintings 

in this past spring’s Describing the Real 

at HCA. 

Moser, a Hopkinton resident who also 

carves stone, based his relief Resurrection 

on the legend of Lohiau, who was killed 

by a jealous god. Through the love of 

the goddess Hiiaka, as Moser depicts, he 

emerges from a flower, a man again. 

Cummiskey, also of Hopkinton, has 

been creating scenes out of fragments 

of glass, mirror, bead, and shell and for 

six years. This view, looking in from the 

water toward Atlantic Wharf, captures 

the reflective night face of the city as it 

appeared in 2015. 

A Fresh Take: New Work by HCA 

Members runs from December 19 

through January 19. A free reception for 

the artists and the public will be held at 

the gallery on Friday, January 13 from 

6:30 to 8 p.m. 

For more information about this exhibition, 

the HCA Gallery, or the Hopkinton 

Center for the Arts, contact Kris 

Waldman at kris@hopartscenter.org or 

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Community Events 


Mount Hollis Lodge 

Community Breakfast, 

8-11 a.m., 657 Washington 

Street, Holliston, Adults 

$7, kids under 8 free, www. 

mounthollislodge.org 


Dave Howard & Mark T. 

Small (American Roots & 

the Blues), Jasper Hill Café & 

Bistro, 8-10 p.m., free show, all 

welcome 


Ken Clark Organ Trio 

(jazz R&B), 8-11 p.m., Jasper 

Hill Café & Bistro, free show, 

all ages 


Gary Backstrom Band 

(funky original rock), 8-11 

p.m., Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 

$10, all ages 


Morning Book Club, 11 

a.m., The Last Pilot by Benjamin 

Johncock, Holliston Public 

Library, 752 Washington 

Street, Holliston 

Movie Monday, Florence 

Foster Jenkins starring Meryl 

Streep and Hugh Grant, 

Holliston Public Library, 752 

Washington Street, Holliston 


Matt Zajac, Winner “Best 

Solo Acoustic Act” & “Best 

Male Vocalist” 2015 WMRC 

Local Music Awards, 8-10 

p.m., free, all ages 


The Night Owls Band, 

8-11 p.m, Jasper Hill Café & 

Bistro, free, all ages 


Night Camp, 8-11 p.m., 

Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 

free, all ages 


History Book Club, 

6:30 p.m., Valiant Ambition 

by Nathaniel Philbrick, 

Holliston Public Library, 




The Hoot Owls, 8-10 p.m., 

Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, free, 

all ages 

Medway Business Council 

hosts interactive workshop 

with public relations consultant 

Julie Dennehy, 7:30-9 a.m., 

Medway VFW Post 1526, 

123 Holliston Street, Medway. 

Open to any business owner 

in Medway and surrounding 

communities. $15/members 

and $20/non-members. Please 

RSVP and register online at 

www.medwaybusinesscouncil. 

org by January 11th. For more 

information about MBC, visit 

www.medwaybusinesscouncil. 

org 


Alzheimer’s Support 

Group, Golden Pond Assisted 

Living and Memory Care (50 

West Main St., Hopkinton), 

5-6 p.m., in The Lodge. 

The group is free, open to 

the public, and focuses on 

individuals who care for 

people in the mid to late stages 

of Alzheimer’s and related 

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Please call Liz Kemp, LCSW 

at (508) 435-125- ext. 29 to 

register. 


The Copley Cats, a capella 

singing group from Boston, 7 

p.m., Holliston Public Library, 




Auditions for Proof, 

winner of the Pulitzer Prize 

for Drama by David Auburn, 

by appointment– starting 

at 7 p.m. (Email: kdinehart@ 

verizon.net for appt. time), 

Holliston Town Hall – 703 

Washington Street, Holliston 


Auditions for Proof, winner 

of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama 

by David Auburn. Proof is a 

passionate, intelligent story 

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2nd Annual Holliston Film 

Festival, hosted by Holliston 

Destination Imagination (DI) 

team Grey Red, Robert Adams 

Middle School Auditorium, $5 

to submit short film (under 5 

minutes, submissions can be 

emailed to hollistonfestival@ 

gmail.com); $5 attendance fee, 

All proceeds will be donated to 

the Fine and Performing Arts 

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Holliston No 

Parking Ban 

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The town wide winter 

parking ban is in effect until 

March 31, 2017. In an 

effort to work with the 

residents of Holliston, 

the ban will be enforced 

if there is a forecast of 

inclement weather or actual 

inclement weather, which 

includes any precipitation. 

Should inclement weather 

be forecasted or occurring, 

residents will have to have 

all vehicles off the road or 

be subject to ticketing or 

towing. 

Thank you for your 

cooperation and have a 

safe and enjoyable winter 

season. 

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Sports 

Danielle Brucato Aims for Another Lasting Mark on 

MMH Gymnastics 

By Christopher Tremblay 

Holliston senior Danielle Brucato 

first stumbled upon gymnastics 

at the tender age of six and 

liked it so much she spent the 

next decade trying to perfect her 

skills. As a senior, she is part of 

the Medway-Millis-Holliston 

co-op gymnastic team, where she 

participates in all four events for 

the squad. Through the years of 

training, vault 

has become her 

favorite of the 

four events followed 

by beam, 

floor and bars. 

“I really 

enjoy participating 

in vault 

(it’s also her best 

scoring event), 

although when 

I was younger 

I liked floor 

much better,” 

the Holliston 

senior said. “It 

wasn’t until last 

year that it changed to vault, and 

I started scoring more. To be a 

well rounded gymnast you have 

to be able to compete on a high 

level in all four events.” 

When she first got involved 

with the sport through Elite 

Gymnastics in Ashland, Brucato 

enjoyed being able to take part in 

not only one event, but four different 

ones. It gave her a sense 

of ability to accomplish her skills 

in numerous events, instead of 

just one. However as she entered 

high school, she found herself 

with a dilemma – Holliston did 

not have a high school gymnastics 

team. Instead of competing 

for her school, the then incoming 

freshman just continued to work 

on her skills with her club team. 

“It really didn’t bother me not 

having a high 

school team, 

as I had never 

really considered 

it to be 

in my future,” 

she said. “We 

never had a 

town team, so 

my mindset 

wasn’t looking 

forward 

to high school 

gymnastics. Instead, 

I put my 

focus on looking 

for colleges 

with gymnastic programs.” 

While she did start to do her 

research on colleges, she eventually 

came to the conclusion that 

gymnastics just wouldn’t fit into 

her busy college schedule. 

“Visiting schools, I soon found 

out that the major (Bio Medical 

Engineer with Pre-Med) I 

wanted to pursue would be tough 

enough,” Brucato said. “Trying 

to maintain high grades and 

gymnastics would not work 

well together, so I’ve given up 

on that idea. I may look at a 

club program but that won’t 

be right away.” 

Holliston merged with 

the Medway and Millis 

gymnastics team, under the 

guidance of Coach Breanna 

Vacca, during Danielle’s 

junior year. Now, Brucato 

would have the opportunity 

to tryout and compete on a 

high school gymnastics team 

for two years before graduating. 

“I was really excited, as I 

still wanted to have the opportunity 

to participate on a 

gymnastics team on the high 

Holliston’s partnership with Medway and Millis gymnastics not only gave Holliston High’s Danielle Brucato, 

now a senior, the chance to compete in high school gymnastics, but it afforded her an opportunity to shine. 

This year, she’ll be hard pressed to do better than she did last year, but that’s her goal. 

school level,” Brucato said. “I 

wanted to share in that feeling of 

being part of a team.” 

Last winter, Brucato, competing 

in her first ever high school 

gymnastics season, and her 

MMH teammates finished third 

in the Division 2 South Sectionals, 

grabbed another second 

place finish in the State Tournament 

and a third place finish at 

the New England Tournament. 

Individually, Brucato won the 

vault and the bars at the Sectionals 

to take home the top place 

in the All Around. She then 

matched that performance with 

another spectacular finish in the 

State Tournament taking second 

in the floor and bars, while nailing 

top honors in the vault and 

beam. The results landed Brucato 

her first ever All Around 

State Championship. She would 

finish fifth at the New England’s. 

Having put forth such a tremendous 

first campaign, Brucato 

would be hard pressed to do 

better in her second season with 

MMH, but the Holliston senior 

is looking to do just that, at least 

team-wise. 

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Sports 

Holliston Sextet Optimistic About 2016-17 Season 

By KEN HAMWEY 

Holliston High’s ice hockey 

team and coach Dan Geary 

should experience a much 

smoother situation this year compared 

to last season, when both 

were involved in a last-minute 

transition. 

Geary, who was hired as the 

Panthers’ coach a week before 

pre-season workouts began, had 

plenty of questions about his 

personnel but not much time to 

get answers. When a new coach 

is hired, adjustments have to be 

made, but they take time. And, 

in Holliston’s case, time was not 

on its side. 

Geary’s rookie year at the 

helm ended with the Panthers 

compiling a 4-12-4 record and 

only one triumph against a Tri 

Valley League team (Ashland). 

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The coach is expecting 

the 2016-17 

campaign to be less 

complicated. 

“It was a tough 

first year,’’ said 

Geary, who played 

at UMass-Lowell, a 

Division 1 program. 

“There were adjustments 

for both the 

players and myself. 

I didn’t know what 

the returning players 

were capable of 

or what buttons to 

push. The kids were 

learning a new system 

and we didn’t 

have much depth. 

But, I’m optimistic 

about our second 

season.’’ 

Geary is upbeat 

because he knows 

where Holliston’s strengths are 

and where the Panthers need to 

improve. 

“We’ve got experience on 

defense and in goal,’’ he said. 

“And, our team chemistry and 

camaraderie are excellent. We’re 

building a family atmosphere. 

However, we must improve in 

two areas — finishing plays on 

offense and committing to the 

defensive end.’’ 

A firm believer in puck control, 

Geary says it’s that element 

that can lead to success. And, 

that means being more competitive 

against TVL squads and possibly 

qualifying for tourney play. 

“If we manage the puck 

confidently and make the right 

decisions, winning will follow,’’ 

Geary emphasized. “Puck control 

means the skaters without 

the puck must be moving to get 

open. Controlling the puck will 

change the way we play and help 

us to compete more effectively in 

the league and hopefully to qualify 

for a tourney berth.’’ 

Holliston’s captains will play 

key roles for the Panthers at both 

ends of the ice. They include 

goalie Adam Kampersal, forwards 

Kyle McDevitt and Jack 

Larche and defensemen David 

Sancomb and Jack Wilkie. All 

are seniors except Larche and 

Wilkie, who are juniors. 

Holliston coach Dan Geary came on board in pinch last year. Shown here with 

captains, from left, Jack Wilkie, David Sancomb, Adam Kampersal, Kyle McDevitt, and 

Jack Larche, he’s gotten a handle on his teams’ strengths and weaknesses, looking 

forward to a stronger year. 

“Adam is a vocal leader who’s 

competitive, instinctive and wellskilled,’’ 

Geary said. “Kyle has 

speed and he’s strong on his feet. 

He can kill penalties and also be 

used on power plays. Jack Larche 

is a quality leader who plays well 

in all three zones. He’s got a nose 

for the net and he can kill penalties. 

David is aggressive and competitive. 

A strong skater, he’s hard 

to get around. And Jack Wilkie 

is a quintessential defenseman. 

He’s solid, skates with great vision 

up ice, moves the puck well 

and is a solid decision-maker. 

He’s got a big heart and he’s ultra-competitive.’’ 

Two juniors who’ll team with 

Sancomb and Wilkie and buoy 

Holliston’s defense are Tim Ringie 

and Will Fitzgerald. They are 

returnees with experience. 

“Tim is strong, physical and 

works hard,’’ Geary noted. “He’s 

coachable and has a lot of raw 

skills. Will has offensive skills and 

creates a positive atmosphere. 

He’s got size and strength.’’ 

Three forwards who can spark 

the Panthers’ offense by finishing 

off scoring drives are juniors 

Cam DeCristofaro and James 

Franco and sophomore Danny 

Rutowicz. “We’re counting on all 

three to give us scoring opportunities,’’ 

Geary noted. “Cam has a 

physical presence on the ice, and 

he’s got a hard shot. James has 

break-away speed and we’ll use 

him on our penalty-killing unit. 

Danny has good speed and skills. 

He missed half of last season because 

of a shoulder injury.’’ 

A trio of returnees who’ll be 

used in reserve are sophomore 

forward Alex Naya, junior goalie 

James Crews and senior forward 

Matt Corbett. “All three will provide 

depth and get playing time,’’ 

Geary said. “We’ll be carrying 22 

players, nine of whom are freshmen. 

Some of them will get ice 

time and could make an impact.’’ 

Pointing to Hopkinton, Westwood 

and Medway as top contenders 

for the TVL title, Geary 

also includes Dover-Sherborn 

and state champ Medfield in the 

mix. “Medfield lost a lot of veterans 

but they’ll still be competitive,’’ 

said Geary, who previously 

was an assistant coach at his high 

school (Ridgefield, Conn.) 

As for Holliston’s assistants, 

they are Greg Balewicz and Connor 

DuPont, who also will work 

as the jayvee coach. 

Where Holliston fits in among 

TVL sextets remains to be seen. 

But, in the early going, the Panthers 

are off to a positive start, 

opening with a 1-1 tie against 

Ashland and playing Weston to 

a 5-5 tie.


Holliston Real Estate: What’s the Deal? 

As we look forward to 2017, we take an opportunity 

to look back on the last year in real estate. How did 2016 

compare to years prior in terms of number of houses 

sold and median sales price? Is 2017 going to be a good 

time to be a buyer and/or a seller? 

Real Estate: 2016 What’s was the another Deal? strong-performing year in the Holliston 

real estate market, and while it was not as strong as 

ok forward to 2017, we take an opportunity to look back on the last year in real estate. 

the previous year, this year shows some promising data 

2016 compare for the to future years prior of the in terms local of market. number of The houses median sold and sales median sales 

2017 going price to be for a single-family good time to be homes a buyer was and/or down a seller? 13%, and the 

number sold was down by 10 units, or a 14% drop from 

s another strong-performing year in the Holliston real estate market, and while it was 

last year. 

trong as the previous year, this year shows some promising data for the future of the 

2015, however, is a tough year to compete against! It 

rket. The median sales price for single-family homes was down 13%, and the number 

was a standout year of the last decade, representing 42% 

s down by growth 10 units, over or a the 14% previous drop from year last in year. terms of single-family 

homes sold, and a 16% rise in median sales price. New 

owever, is a tough year to compete against! It was a standout year of the last decade, 

construction played a small role in that uptick; there were 

nting 42% growth over the previous year in terms of single-family homes sold, and a 

23 new construction home sales in 2015, versus 16 in 

in median sales price. New construction played a small role in that uptick; there were 

2016. 

construction home sales in 2015, versus 16 in 2016. 

Looking over the last ten years, the Holliston market 

last has ten years, been the steady, Holliston and market not subject has been to wide steady, pendulum and not subject to wide 

over the 

swings in terms of price: the median home price in this 

m swings in terms of price: the median home price in this time period is up only six 

time period is up only six percent, and the average sales 

, and the average sales price is separated by only $619. Incidentally, it is more relevant 

price is separated by only $619. Incidentally, it is more 

at median home values versus average, since median shows a more accurate view of 

relevant to look at median home values versus average, 

ket since since they are median typically shows less affected a more accurate by large deviations view of the in the market data. In 2016, only 

e sold for since less than they $150k are typically and only less two affected homes sold by for large over deviations $1 million. 

in the data. In 2016, only one home sold for less than 

Holliston single-family sales – 10 year history 

$150k and only two homes sold for over $1 million. 

$600,000 

$400,000 

$200,000 

$0 

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 

Median Sales Price 

Average Sales Price 

Holliston single-family sales – 

10 year history 

The hottest price range - where are the bulk of the 

sales? 

A bulk of the Holliston sales this past year of single 

family home sales, 32%, is between $300-$399k, which 

represents 59 homes sold. 

While 2016 was in most ways outperformed by its 

older sister, 2015, it did have one winning category: the 

days on market dropped 14% over the previous year, and 

down a whopping 53% over 2006. 

Mortgage Rates and Affordability 

Housing agency Freddie Mac recently predicted that 

mortgage rates will rise to 4.0% in 2017. That’s more 

than 0.50% higher than the current mortgage rate average. 

Fed officials on December 14, 2016 raised its target 

for short-term interest rates by 0.25 percentage points 

to a range of 0.50% and 0.75%. It is important to note 

that the Fed does not set mortgage rates, and short-term 

rates and long-term rates differ. Mortgage rates typically 

follow long-term bond rates, such as the 10-year U.S. 

Treasury note. Longer-term rates typically adjust before 

the Fed makes a move. In fact, mortgage rates have risen 

almost a half percent since the election in November. 

The Fed also announced that it expects to raise shortterm 

rates three times next year. 

How will rising interest rates affect you? 

If you are looking to buy a home, your mortgage 

interest rate plays a huge role in how much money a 

lender will let you borrow. That is, your purchasing 

power can change measurably if rates tick up a half to a 

full percentage point. It all comes down to the almighty 

monthly payment. If you are paying more in interest 

and less on principal, then your purchase price will be 

lower than if the reverse were true. 

Summary 

We expect Holliston to again have a very strong real 

estate market in 2017. Prices have risen steadily over 

the last 10 years, a trend we believe will continue, particularly 

since fewer homes on the market translate into 

higher prices for those houses that are available: a simple 

supply and demand equation. The downtrend of days 

on market may also indicate that the forecast may be tilting 

toward the seller’s advantage in the near term. 

If you are considering selling, what can you do to 

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In a word, preparedness. Vesta recommends taking 

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