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Holliston Scholarship 

Foundation to Hold 50th Annual 

Antique Show 

It’s been a half a century since 

the Holliston Scholarship Foundation 

began its biggest fundraiser, 

back when it was the Citizen’s 

Scholarship Foundation in 1967. 

(In 2013, the group broke away 

from the National Organization 

Dollars for Scholars, which it 

had begun with in 1964, to become 

the Holliston Scholarship 

Foundation, a 501 c3.) This year’s 

event will take place on Saturday 

and Sunday, February 25 and 26, 

from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Saturday 

and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. 

No early birds, please. Admission 

is $7 (although Holliston residents 

will receive a $1 coupon with their 

fundraising letter), and all proceeds 

fund scholarships to Holliston 

students. 

“A group of businessmen and 

civic leaders in Holliston sat down 

in 1964 and decided to start the 

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ANTIQUE 

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How Much is Too Much? 

Holliston PTO 

Examines Screen Time 

Screenagers, Growing Up in the Digital Age 

to Be Shown February 15 

By J.D. O’Gara 

If you have a pre-teen to 

teenager, chances are, they 

spend a lot of time with 

their screens. What’s the 

effect of all of this screen 

time? 

On Wednesday, February 

15th, at Holliston High 

School, 370 Hollis Street, 

Holliston, from 7-9 p.m. 

(snow date the following 

night, same time), the Holliston 

PTO will be screening 

the widely praised film, 

Screenagers, produced by 

Delaney Ruston, a Stanford 

trained physician and 

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social change documentary 

filmmaker, who takes a look 

at the trend and effects of 

more kids getting smart 

phones, as well as increased 

technology in schools and 

for homework. The 68-minute 

film explores both the 

positive and the negative 

aspects of the relationship 

teenagers have with their 

screens and offers solutions 

on how adults can empower 

kids to find balance in that 

digital world. 

“The movie was recommended 

to me as Chair of 

PTO’s Parent Education 

Committee, by Mary Mc- 

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ANTIQUE 

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gest fundraiser in 1967, the Holliston 

Antique Show, and I think 

they had 15-20 antique dealers. 

They had it in a smaller location.” 

Nowadays, that antique show 

boasts about 100 dealers from 

many locations around New 

England, and the dealers spread 

out at the Holliston High School 

gymnasium. Visitors will find a 

wide variety of high quality antiques, 

including furniture, paintings, 

carnival glass, and comic 

books. 

“It brings in a lot of people 

from outside of Holliston,” says 

McGrath. The dealers come 

from all over New England, and 

people who come to it come from 

all around, which I think is significant 

to Holliston. That’s what I 

like about the antique show. A lot 

of out-of-towners who are pulled 

to the antique show will go to the 

stores downtown.” 

The event is always held the 

last weekend of February, says 

McGrath, with the busiest time 

Saturday morning, which sees 

about 70% of patrons. 

“It’s the biggest antique show 

around here and really kicks off 

the antique season, at very end of 

February,” says McGrath. Booths 

sell out just about every year, although 

poor weather can prevent 

many of the dealers, some advanced 

in age, from coming out. 

The Holliston Scholarship 

Foundation splits the cost of the 

event with the promoter, once all 

expenses are deducted. 

“There is a lot of advertisement 

in antique magazines and 

journals, for antique dealers in 

the area,” says McGrath. In addition, 

the scholarship foundation 

sends out its annual letter a 

few weeks ahead of the sale to 

Holliston residents, and inside 

the letter is a $1 discount coupon 

for admission to the antique 

show. 

The Holliston Scholarship 

Foundation supports students 

from Holliston. Last year, they 

supported seniors from Holliston 

High School and Keefe Tech 

with a total of $62,000 in scholarships. 

(Due to 10-12 renewable 

scholarships, that total will grow 

to $65,000 to $70,000, says Mc- 

Grath.) 

College sophomores, juniors 

and seniors received $15,000 this 

past year as well. 

Many of the scholarships 

managed by the Holliston Scholarship 

Foundation are memorial 

scholarships. This year, a 

new scholarship in the name of 

Elizabeth Stillings Brooks will 

be given. A resident of the town 

for over 27 years, “Beth” was 

an active member of the Holliston 

community along with her 

husband, Bob, and the loving 

parents of three Holliston High 

School graduates (Megan, 2008, 

Katie, 2011 and Jack, 2017). 

Beth worked in publishing, and 

the scholarship will help a graduating 

Holliston high school senor 

who is interested in English and 

writing, says McGrath. 

Another new scholarship 

added this year, says McGrath, 

is one by the local theatre group, 

the Washington Street Players. 

This group will actually hold a 

cabaret fundraiser at Anthony’s 

on the Green on February 4th to 

raise funds for this scholarship. 

For more information on the 

Holliston Scholarship Foundation, 

or to volunteer, visit www. 

hollistonscholarshipfoundation. 

org, or mail correspondence or 

donations to 

Holliston Scholarship Foundation 

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Mosaic Art Show, February and March 

Students from the Cheryl Cohen Mosaics 

Art Center will exhibit their work in February 

and March at the Holliston Library, 752 

Washington St. The show opening is Saturday, 

Feb. 11, 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will 

be served. The public is invited to attend. 

Cohen, an Ashland resident, has been 

teaching mosaic art to adults and children 

in her Holliston art studio for 2 ½ years. She 

teaches mixed media mosaics that include 

tile, glass, shells, rocks, jewelry, broken plates 

and pottery, beads, found objects and more. 

The show will have a large variety of 

pieces, including mosaic picture frames, mirrors, 

stools, clocks, shoes pendants and even 

a guitar! 

“The creativity of my students amazes 

me every day,” Cohen said. “I’m very excited 

to share their beautiful work with the 

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Linda Dinius, of Ashland, 

holds a mosaic plate. 

Amy Belforte, Natick, decorated a guitar in mosaics. 

Nan Gray from Holliston is holding a frame she made as a gift for hot air ballooning friends. 

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DIGITAL 

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Namara, Network Administrator, 

at the Robert Adams Middle 

School,” says Lynne Rahim. “I 

think that the movie is very relevant 

to our times and struggles as 

parents and educators. The technology 

of today is not something 

we grew up with. We worry 

about how much screen time is 

too much screen time and how 

being constantly ‘connected’ is 

affecting our kids and our families. 

I think that the majority of 

us are challenged to keep our 

kids present and engaged in the 

‘real world.’” 

After the movie, there will 

be a panel of experts available 

for discussion and questions. 

The panelists include Darlene 

Vittori-Marsell, Pediatric Nurse 

Practitioner, Dr. Laurel Watt- 

Aldredge, Licensed Psychologist 

and John Powers, Middle School 

Guidance Counselor. 

“I am an adolescent nurse 

practitioner,” says Vittori-Marsell, 

of Holliston. As a medical 

provider for this age group, she 

says, “Screens and Internet and 

social media is a huge portion of 

a teenager’s life. I think as a parent, 

one of the hardest things is 

we don’t have the tools to know 

how to manage screen time, or 

if we even should manage it. As 

we’re learning, they’re just taking 

off with it. I’m hoping the film 

will give some insight and answer 

some of the same questions 

parents have for me during their 

well visits.” 

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Rehearsals for our spring concert began January 11. They 

take place Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:15 p.m., 

at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe 

Street, Hopkinton, MA. For more details contact Erin 

LaPrad at eklaprad@gmail.com. 

Check out all that HCA has to offer at 

www.hopartscenter.org. 

For more information and 

movie reviews, as well as a trailer 

for the film, visit http://www. 

screenagersmovie.com/. The 

website also contains useful articles 

for parents, information on 

apps to monitor and limit screen 

time, and links to helpful organizations. 

“Because it is something that 

most of us struggle with, it makes 

sense that this movie has been 

very popular with audiences,” 

says Rahim. “It’s a documentary 

that includes expert testimonial 

and hopefully some good ‘take 

home’ points. The Holliston 

PTO are also hoping that the 

movie will generate questions 

and meaningful discussion with 

our panel of experts.” 

Stanford physician Delaney Ruston’s own children inspired her 

to examine the effects of increased screen time on young people. 

The Holliston PTO will show her highly acclaimed documentary, 

Screenagers, on February 15 at the Holliston High School. 

Save these Dates! 

Mystery Authors Festival: New England Crimes, April 7 and 8 

Ashland Library, 66 Front St., (508) 881-0134 

Free and open to the public. 

Friday, April 7, 7 p.m.: Mystery film 

Saturday, April 8: Mystery Writers Workshop, 

10 a.m.-Noon, Mystery Authors Panel & Book 

Sale, 1 to 4 p.m. 

Presented by The Friends of the Ashland Public 

Library and Arts! Ashland Alliance Inc. Thank you 

to the Sisters in Crime, NE Chapter, for their support 

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any other topics. Your questions, thoughts and 

concerns will be discussed. No sign-up needed, 

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MILFORD, MA, January 

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Board of Directors 

Michael Shain, President and 

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Donnalee Shain, Vice President 

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Maggie McIsaac, Secretary 

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The Dental Place, Hopkinton Celebrates 

National Children’s Dental Health Month! 

In honor of the occasion, our 

hygienist, Sarah Doherty, had the 

pleasure of spending some time 

with the students of The Learning 

Center of Hopkinton to show 

how excited we are about teaching 

children the fundamentals of 

dental hygiene. We are happy to 

share what they learned! 

Brush for 2 Minutes, 

Twice a Day. 

Sarah showed the class how 

to brush, counting 10 circles on 

the front, sides, tops, and backs 

of the teeth. Children are much 

more eager and willing to take 

care of their own dental health 

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game, or has a rhythm they can 

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Sarah showed the different 

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have, and even encourages them 

to be curious about what takes 

place during a dental visit. 

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The children learned some 

simple habits that they can practice 

to keep their teeth healthy 

- such as choosing chocolate 

instead of hard or sticky candy, 

and avoiding sipping on juice, 

milk or sports drinks throughout 

the day. When they are encouraged 

and taught to make good 

choices from the very beginning, 

they do not have to worry about 

dental health as they grow up! 

When should your 

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Because a child’s smile is so intimately 

linked to self-esteem and 

confidence, Dr. Diab emphasizes 

starting early. When that very 

first tooth erupts, parents should 

begin regular dental care. 

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needs.” Dental Place Hopkinton, 

along with its sister practices in 

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adolescent, and adult 

dentistry as well as orthodontics 

to form an all-in-one package 

for a family’s varying needs. 

“We pride ourselves on preventative 

dentistry,” says Dr. 

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parent together on oral hygiene 

and proper diet so these become 

habitual. That sets the child on 

the right track.” 

And if things aren’t on the 

right track, an orthodontist is 

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“Think of it as proactive orthodontics,” 

says orthodontist 

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Builders and Remodelers Are Optimistic about 2017 

For most building and remodeling 

companies, 2016 was 

a banner year. This trend looks 

like it will roll into 2017 as new 

construction, remodeling, and 

home improvement sales remain 

robust. It’s hard to drive 

more than a block or two without 

seeing a house with a construction 

dumpster in the yard 

or a remodeling crew on the 

property. It appears that everyone 

you talk to is having work 

done on their homes. Things 

are looking good in the building 

business. To explore this further, 

here’s a look at the pulse 

of the building and remodeling 

industry for 2017. 

Business owners in the industry 

are very optimistic. Consumer 

demand for home improvement 

and new housing is keeping most 

companies extremely busy. This 

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trades from roofers to painters 

and everyone in between. The 

demand is causing many reputable 

contractors to have a significant 

backlog of work. 

While this is a great “problem” 

to have, it can impact the 

timeline for the customer. If 

you are planning a project, you 

should be aware that the timing 

you are hoping for is not always 

achievable for busier respected 

firms. Factor in extra time to your 

own timeline so you can wait for 

a respected and reliable company 

to be available to do your work. 

If you really want to know 

how the economy looks in the 

remodeling world, ask a banker! 

I talked with Brian Hanley from 

Middlesex Bank, and Michael 

Isaac from Needham bank, to get 

their thoughts. 

Ron Saponaro 

Brian Hanley, a commercial 

lender at Middlesex Savings 

Bank, says, “Things have ticked 

up a notch, that’s for sure. My 

customers have been busy across 

the board.” Hanley noted, “2017 

should be a good year.” 

Michael Isaac, a residential 

lender at Needham Bank, says 

he’s expecting a very busy year 

as well. “There are some great 

programs out there for first time 

home buyers, with 3 to 5 percent 

down, so that’s helping stimulate 

some home sales.” Isaac said. 

“When homes are selling, that’s 

good for the remodeling industry...2017 

will be busy, and even 

if rates move up, building and 

remodeling will stay strong.” 

Clearly, the outlook for 2017 

for the building industry is extremely 

positive and upbeat. This 

is especially true in our area, including 

Boston and metro areas 

inside the 495 belt, which have 

traditionally stayed busier than 

other parts of the country in 

both the real estate and building/ 

remodeling industry. Because of 

this, expect a bit of a wait from 

reputable contractors. 

Remember, there’s no benefit 

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or two earlier if the workmanship 

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about any backlog or schedule 

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Holliston Pantry Shelf SOUPer Bowl 

2016 Saturday February 4 

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: 

Bertucci’s - Sausage Soup (Gluten Sensitive) 

Casey’s Crossing - Chili 

Bazel’s - Either Butternut Squash or Tomato Basil 

(Vegetarian) 

Holliston Superette - Chicken Noodle 

Jasper Hill Cafe - Curry Chicken Coconut 

The Corner Market - Clam Chowder 

Outpost Farm - Corn Chowder (Vegetarian) 

Also included in the meal is a variety of fresh breads, 

beverages and homemade desserts. 

Tickets are $15 for adults 12-64, $8 for children 6-11 

and seniors 65+, free for children 5 an under in advance 

at Coffee Haven, Holliston Superette and the Town 

Clerk’s Office 

For additional information about the Pantry, or to make 

a quick, easy donation via Paypal, please visit the web site 

at www.hollistonpantryshelf.org. 

Saturday, February 4 th 

5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

sold in advance 

Price includes all the soup you can eat, fresh bread, 

homemade desserts & beverages 

Email: info@hollistonpantryshelf.org 

One Book, 

One Holliston to Feature Dominic Smith February 8 

The annual community reading 

program One Book, One 

Holliston asks the question: 

“what if all of Holliston read the 

same book at the same time?” It 

is a community-wide program 

to draw readers to important 

authors, books and themes and 

to help them share ideas and 

the love of reading. One Book, 

One Holliston takes place each 

February with funding from the 

Friends of the Library and the 

TD Bank Affinity program. 

The 2017 selection is Dominic 

Smith’s Art Mystery The Last 

Painting of Sara De Vos. Across 

three continents and four hundred 

years, Smith has spun a 

stunning tale of forgeries and 

deaths, deception and love to reveal 

the lasting legacy of a fateful 

brush stroke. He uses a single 

painting to tell the story of two 

women—their mistakes and love 

affairs, their devotion to art and 

their struggles to thrive in a male 

dominated profession. 

Dominic Smith will visit with 

us by telephone on Wed, February 

8, 2017 at 7 p.m. to answer 

questions about his work. Followed 

by discussion. Copies of 

the book are available to borrow 

now. 

Join us for another discussion 

Timothy Daniels House 

Getting back to your active life is your goal and ours too. Here at the Timothy Daniels House we are 

professionally staffed and equipped to provide you with exceptional medical & rehabilitation therapy 

between hospital & home. 

♦ On Call Physicians ♦ In House Physical Therapists ♦ Alzheimer’s Support 

♦ 24 Hr Nursing ♦ Short Term Rehab Stays ♦ Hospice Sevices 

(508) 429-4566 

84 Elm Street, Holliston, MA 

www.rehabassociates.com/timothydaniels 

on Mon, February 6 at 11 a.m. 

with the Morning Book Club. 

Everyone welcome. 

WHAT WE’VE READ IN 

PREVIOUS YEARS: 

2016: Everything I Never Told You 

by Celeste Ng; The Sixth Extinction by 

Elizabeth Kolbert; and Misery Islands 

by January Gill O’Neil 

2015: The Storied Life of A. J. 

Fikery by Gabrielle Zevin 

2014: The Boys in the Boat: Nine 

Americans & Their Epic Quest for 

Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. 

2013: Three Weeks in December 

by Audrey Schulman 

2012: Widows War by Sally 

Gunning 

2010: Mudbound by Hillary 

Jordan 

2009: The Latehomecomer by 

Kao Kalia Yang 

2008: Dark Tide by Stephen 

Puleo 

2007: March by Geraldine 

Brooks 

2006: The Kiterunner by Khalid 

Hosseini


With a Joyful Heart 

Volunteers Sew Colorful Quilts as Comfort 

for Chemo Patients 

By Deborah Burke Henderson, 

Contributing Writer 

Fifteen volunteers, including 

Susan Mogren of Holliston, 

gathered together to create 

handmade quilts at The Power 

of the Quilt Project’s annual MLK 

Day community service quilt-athon 

last month. In all, 14 colorful 

quilts were finished, and these 

will be given to men and women 

undergoing chemotherapy treatments 

at the Harvard Vanguard 

Medical Center in Kenmore 

Square, Boston. 

With an eye for mixing and 

matching colorful fabric patterns, 

Mogren sorted through 

six bins of cotton material to 

make color-coordinated “quilt 

top kits.” She plans to measure 

and cut the fabrics at the spring 

quilt-a-thon on Saturday, April 8, 

2017, at the Unitarian Universalist 

Area Church, First Parish of 

Sherborn. 

The Power of the Quilt Project, 

first established in 2003, is one 

of the UUAC’s many service 

and justice ministries. The work 

of volunteer sewers and quilters 

from area towns contribute to 

about 200 quilts for distribution 

annually. Some are given to Project 

Linus to bring warmth and 

comfort to young children staying 

in hospitals or shelters. 

For more information about 

the project or to RSVP for the 

spring quilt-a-thon, contact PQP 

coordinator Cris Crawford at 

cris@theworld.com. 

With a 

background 

in sewing and 

interior design, 

Susan Mogren 

begins the 

process of color 

coordinating 

cotton fabrics 

for quilt top 

kits. (Photo/ 

Deborah Burke 

Henderson) 

It’s Coan for a warm and cozy winter! 

In Sickness and in Health: 

Caring for Your Cat 

with the cat in mind. Staff must 

be trained on the distinct needs 

of cats, and each practice must 

designate a “cat advocate” who 

ensures feline standards are met. 

The practice’s physical environment 

is also assessed. A low-stress 

environment will include a separate 

entrance and waiting room 

and feline-only exam rooms, devoid 

of dog smells and noises. 

Feline-friendly practice staff 

are well versed in handling techniques. 

They can expertly treat 

frightened cats and have alternative 

techniques to calm anxious 

animals. An individualized 

Call to learn more today! 

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Family Pet Hospital, an AAFP- 

Certified Cat Friendly Practice® 

According to statistics available 

to the American Association 

of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), 

there are 86 million cats in 

America, versus 78 million dogs, 

yet few cats receive regular veterinary 

care, and most are only 

brought in when they are quite 

sick. Why is this? 

Cats are good at hiding their 

illnesses, so owners may not recognize 

there is a health problem, 

and owners admit getting to the 

vets can be stressful for both 

them and their pet. 

Most cats don’t like to get in 

pet carriers. They don’t like riding 

in cars. Cats encounter overwhelming 

dog smells in the vet’s 

waiting room, and dogs may 

nose up to the carrier, contributing 

to the cat’s fearful experience. 

Some vet hospitals are doing 

everything possible to minimize 

stress on cats and their owners. 

In 2012, the AAFP created 

the Cat Friendly Practice® 

(CFP) program. Each approved 

CFP practice has demonstrated 

its dedication to increasing the 

quality of care felines receive. 

The Cat Friendly Practice® 

elevates its care standards and 

educates owners about the im- 

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disease prevention. The AAFP’s • CAT Only Waiting Room 

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caring for cats. You’ll find their • Dog Odor Free Exam Rooms 

list of cat-friendly vets at http:// 

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find-vets-and-practices. 

To achieve certification, the 

practice and its team must have 

a completely new perspective 

healthcare plan is created specifically 

for each cat, and this may 

include more than a once-a-year 

physical to help diagnose diseases 

earlier. Feline-friendly practices 

create a reduced level of anxiety 

in both cats and their owners, ensuring 

a lifetime of health for our 

feline friends. 

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We offer Gentle Handling and a Promise to make the 

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Doggie Daycare • Dog Training • Grooming • Medical Boarding


Having a party…Need a great 

Sandwich? 

Celebrating 25 years of Mt. Hollis Hoagies! 

Get a great sandwich AND help a 

good cause at the same time. 

25 th Annual Super Sunday Hoagie Sale 

at the 

MOUNT HOLLIS LODGE 

Ancient Free & Accepted Masons 

657 Washington St., Holliston, MA 01746 

Proceeds to benefit: 

Mt. Hollis Masonic Scholarship Fund and the Holliston Food Pantry 

DETAILS: 

− $9.00 per Hoagie 

− SUNDAY – February 5 th 

− Pick-up between 11:00am and 3:00pm 

− Walk-ins are welcome! 

PRE-ORDER NOW AND MAKE SURE TO GET YOURS 

− Pre-orders taken by 

• Phone: 508.474.9444 (answering machine is on beginning week of 1/23/2017) 

• Email: mthollislodge@gmail.com 

HOAGIES INCLUDE: 

− Italian peppered ham − Provolone Cheese − Sliced Onions 

− Boiled ham − Genoa Salami − Pickles 

− Prosciutto − Sliced Tomatoes − Oregano & oil 

− Hoagie Roll − HOTS added upon request 

Holliston Public Library 

Children’s Programs for 

February 

LEGO Club ages 5 and up 

February 2nd & February 21st 4-5 p.m. 

Build a creation from your imagination with Legos 

provided by the library. 

Baby Kneads signing ages 2 months to pre-verbal 

Feb 2nd, Feb 9th, Feb 16th, March 2nd 10:15- 

11:15 a.m. 

Learn how to reduce frustration and help give your 

baby the ability to communicate before he/she can 

speak. Come and review research and benefits, 

learn and practice several signs, and learn how to 

teach American Sign Language to your baby. 

Sign up at the Children’s Desk for any or all of the 

dates. 

Pajama Storytime all ages 

Tuesday, February 7th, 6:30 p.m. 

Put on your pajamas and listen to stories and sing 

songs! 

Library Overnight grades 3 and up with an adult 

Friday, Feb 10th 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. 

This is your chance to sleep at the library! We will 

provide dinner, activities and a light breakfast (yes 

there will be coffee for the adults!) You provide 

the sleeping bag and the energy!! Further details 

available at the Children’s Desk. Sign up at the 

Children’s Desk. Space is limited to 14. 

French on Fridays with Sue Taibei-Nemiri grades 

k - 2 

Friday February 17th 4-4:45 p.m. 

Listen to a story in French and do an activity related 

to the story while conversing in French 

Tales and Tunes for Tots: ages 1.5 - 5 

Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.: (except 2/22) 

Listen to stories and sing songs with Ms. Tracy! 

Library Drop-in Playgroup all ages 

Fridays 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Make new friends, have a cup of coffee and play 

with toys provided by the Library. 

Preschool Time @ the Library 

Tuesdays 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.: February 28th - 

May 9th 

Weekly learning activities, games, and stories for 4- 

and 5-year-olds scheduled to enter kindergarten fall 

2017. Parents/caretakers remain in the Children’s 

Room while children participate on their own in 

the Gilman Room. Space is limited. 

Sign up at the Children’s Desk 

IS BACK! 

$9.95 Entree Options 

• 4 Cheese Stuffed Manicotti with marina sauce 

• Spinach Fettuccine with broccoli, baby spinach and Alfredo 

• American Burger American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and red onion. 

Served with fries. 


• Chicken Picatta Pan sauteed medallions with capers in a lemon, butter 

and white wine garlic sauce. Served over linguine. GFO 

• Chicken Marsala Pan seared chicken breast sauted with fresh 

mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce. Served over linguine. GFO 

• Cacciatore Your choice of Chicken or Sausage sauteed with peppers, 

onions, garlic and marinara sauce. Served over rigatoni. GFO 


• Chicken Parmagiana Lightly breaded cutlets smothered with mozzarella 

cheese and marina sauce. Served with your choice of pasta. 

• Baked Haddock Maria Fillet of fresh haddock baked with a creamy 

lobster sauce and topped with seasoned panko crumbs. Served with 

mashed potato. 

• Shrimp Scampi Sauteed with garlic, shallots, roasted tomatoes and fresh 

herbs in a lemon wine sauce. Served over linguine. GFO 

Tuesday - Saturday's OPEN at 5:00 PM!!! 

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- Storm Damage - Kitchens and Bathrooms 

- Water Damage - Additions 

- Mold Damage - Painting and Carpentry 

Everything from Start to Finish 

When Disaster Strikes Call 844-HMB FAST 

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MassBay Students Present State 

Police with Teddy Bear Donation 

MassBay is pleased to announce 

five students raised $700 

in donations on a GoFundMe 

page and purchased 100 teddy 

bears for the Massachusetts State 

Police as part of their Group Process 

Class in the Human Services 

program. The students involved 

in the project are; Vania Dias 

of Framingham, Melissa Bell of 

Framingham, John Mattingly of 

Marlborough, Nancy Maillet of 

Holliston, and Stephanie Kean 

of Boston. 

The students extensively researched 

community outreach 

programs as part of their class 

project and decided to put their 

efforts into a program that assists 

children. Melissa Bell suggested 

the idea of donating the teddy 

bears to the Massachusetts State 

Police after talking to her father, a 

retired police Sergeant, and then 

speaking with some friends in 

the law enforcement community. 

The group decided the donations 

raised on the crowdfunding site 

would be used to purchase teddy 

bears for law enforcement to have 

on-hand in emergency situations 

involving children, serving as a 

comfort to young kids. This type 

of comfort helps children reduce 

fear and stress, while building a 

rapport with law enforcement officials 

during stressful situations. 

The group presented the 

teddy bear donations to the Massachusetts 

State Police at their 

Framingham Headquarters on 

Monday, December 19, 2016. 

From left to right; Sgt. Nicole Morrell, Nancy Maillet, John Mattingly, 

Colonel Richard McKeon, Vania Dias, and Melissa Bell. Photo by Sgt. 

Tom Ryan, Massachusetts State Police. 

Metrowest College & 

Career Fair Set for April 1 

The 4th annual Metrowest College and Career Fair will 

take place on Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Ashland 

High School, 65 E. Union St. The fair is free and open 

to the public. 

The fair will give students and parents from Metrowest area 

high schools the opportunity to speak with representatives from 

over 100 colleges, universities and gap-year options, as well as 

provide students with an opportunity to engage with professionals 

from over 50 unique careers. In addition, there will be 

ongoing speakers to discuss topics such as the college application 

process, financial aid and SATs. 

For more information, visit www.mwccf.org. 

“The Prince is Having a Ball” 

A Fun, Fundraiser for Hopkinton’s Enter Stage Left Theater 

Enter Stage Left Theater proudly presents, 

“The Prince is Having a Ball,” a one-of-a-kind 

event for “princes and princesses,” age two and up, 

on Sunday, February 12th at 2 p.m., at the Delbridge 

Family Performance Center, 98 Hayden 

Rowe Street, Hopkinton. 

Children are invited to dress up in their best 

royal outfit and dancing shoes, bring their favorite 

adult guest, and enter the enchanted world of Cinderella. 

This 90-minute event includes live performances 

by special princesses, a dance lesson and a 

“photo op” with Cinderella’s golden pumpkin carriage. 

Admission also includes a picture frame, an 

autograph book and refreshments. 

As Kelly Grill, Co-Director of the Hopkinton 

Center for the Arts, explains, “This is a wonderful 

opportunity for the community to support the work 

of Enter Stage Left, and we are thrilled to have created 

an event that is sure to delight and amaze so 

many children.” 

Come and enjoy an afternoon of dancing, music 

and fun, all taking place in a “castle” that has been 

created especially for this event. Tickets are $35 

for each prince or princess, each of whom must be 

accompanied by an adult, and may be purchased 

online at HopArtsCenter.org. 

Enter Stage Left Theater (ESL) is a non-profit, 

full-service community performing arts 

organization dedicated to promoting quality 

theatrical programs for all ages. To learn more call 

(508) 435-9222 or visit www.hopartscenter.org. 

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• Extended Day Options 

• Spanish and Music Specialists 

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Take a Tour of Sunshine! 

Schedule a visit for you and your child to 

experience our program in action. 

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Here’s a Chance to Serve Your 

Town! 

Town of Holliston Nomination Papers Available 

On February 1, 2017, Nomination Papers will be available to run for an elected office in Holliston. 

Running for a Town Office can be a rewarding experience, and an opportunity to help your community. 

Holliston depends on its volunteers. 

The following is a list of the offices: 

Board of Selectmen 3 year term 1 position 

Board of Assessors 3 year term 1 position 

Finance Committee 3 year term 2 positions 

Board of Health 3 year term 1 position 

Trustee of Public Library 3 year term 2 positions 

Park Commissioner 3 year term 1 positions 

Planning Board 5 year term 1 position 

Planning Board 2 year term 1 position 

School Committee 3 year term 2 positions 

To qualify as a candidate, you must be at least 18 years old, a registered Holliston voter, and collect 50 

signatures from Holliston registered voters by April 4, 2017. The Town election is May 23, 2017. 

If you would like to discuss the possibilities, or have your Nomination Papers Prepared, please call or 

stop by during business hours M, W, TH 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., T 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., F 8:30 a.m. to 1 

p.m. 

Town Elections are non-partisan. 

Town Clerk’s Office, (508) 429-0601. 

Elizabeth T. Greendale, CMC/CMMC 

Town Clerk 

Blessed Beginnings Preschool offers experienced 

and dedicated educators 

who provide developmentally appropriate 

curriculum and experiences for 

children in a fun and nurturing environment. 

SHOWER DOORS! 

NOW ENROLLING 

Blessed Beginnings 

NEW for the 2017/18 

School Year: 

Choose from 2, 3, or 5 

day programs for children 

between the ages of 2.9 and 6 

years. 

All classes run from 9am 

– 12pm with extended day 

options available 

School year runs September 

thru mid-June to align with 

the public school calendar 

CUSTOM FRAMELESS SHOWER DOORS! 

For more information please call 

508-429-5717 

or email bbpholliston@gmail.com 

FRANKLIN GLASS COMPANY, INC. 

273 Beaver St. Franklin, MA 02038 

Phone: 508-528-9550 www.franklinglasscompany.com 

Showroom Hours: monday-friday 8:00-5:00 

Saturday 9 to 12:30 (Closed Saturday in July/August) 

Serving the community for over 50 years 

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Smile 

Adult 

$ 

New Patient 

95 

Living Healthy 

Milford Regional 

Welcomes New Physician to the Cancer Center 

Cancer Center Services expand 

at Dana-Farber/Brigham 

and Women’s Cancer Center at 

Milford Regional with the appointment 

of Alexandra Bailey, 

MD to Milford Regional’s active 

medical staff. 

Dr. Bailey earned her medical 

degree from the University of 

Massachusetts Medical School, 

Worcester, MA in 2008. She 

performed an internship and 

residency in internal medicine, 

and a fellowship in oncology/hematology 

at Beth Israel Deaconess 

Medical Center, Boston, MA. 

Run Your Inserts With Us! 

Does not include periodontal gum disease treatment. 

Not to be combined with insurance coverage. 

• Full set of X-rays 

• Professional cleaning 

& polishing 

• Comprehensive 

dental exam 

• Personal consultation 

$ 

337 .00 Value 

Dr. Bailey is board certified in internal 

medicine and hematology. 

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. 

Alexandra Bailey,” states Edward 

J. Kelly, president & CEO, Milford 

Regional Medical Center. 

“Our community will benefit 

greatly from the expansion of 

cancer care with the addition of 

such a highly trained oncologist.” 

Holliston Dental 

Associates 

859 Washington St. • Holliston 

Dental Care for a Beautiful & Bright... 

• Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 

• Ceramic Veneers 

• Complete Smile Makeovers for All Ages 

• Removable Dentures (Partial & Complete) 

• Implants & Root Canals 

• Evening Appointments 

• Same Day Emergency Care 

• Most Insurances Accepted 

• Senior Discounts 

• Sedation Dentistry 

Zoom Whitening $150.00 OFF! (Reg $500.00) 

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Prior to joining The Cancer 

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Bailey practiced at Dana-Farber 

Community Cancer Care, South 

Weymouth, MA.


Living Healthy 

Care Group for Supporters of Individuals with Eating 

Disorders Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. 

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 page 

CEDS care group for eating disorder 

supports. 

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. 

Achieve Clear Skin 

Acne. Not Just for Teens. 

By Lisa Massimiano, Licensed 

Esthetician, Certified Acne Specialist, 

Owner Skin Smart Salon 

Acne is often thought of as a teenage 

rite of passage, starting at puberty and disappearing 

by the time a person turns 18. 

This however, is just another one of the 

many myths about acne. The truth is 50% 

of adults continue to suffer from acne into 

adulthood. 

What causes adult acne? 

Some people never “outgrow” their acne. 

Other people have adult onset acne, breaking 

out for the first time in their twenties and 

thirties. Why their acne remained dormant 

in their adolescence is a mystery, but many 

things can contribute to the onset of adult 

acne. 

Hormonal fluctuations caused by pregnancy, 

menstrual periods and menopause 

can cause acne flare-ups in women. 

Medical conditions like PCOS (polycystic 

ovarian syndrome) or thyroid disorder can 

affect the skin. High androgen birth control 

pills can worsen acne. 

Pore-clogging ingredients can aggravate 

acne. Daily use of inappropriate 

moisturizers, makeup, sunscreens, shaving 

creams, after shave lotions and hair products 

can lead to breakouts. 

Recreational and prescription drugs 

including: marijuana, cocaine, steroids Lithium 

and thyroid medication. 

Stress. It can aggravate hormones that 

lead to acne flare ups. The higher your stress 

level, the more prone you are to break out. 

Treating adult acne. 

The challenge of treating adult acne is 

that adult skin is generally drier and more 

sensitive. It is important to start slowly with 

the right strength of acne –clearing products. 

This allows the skin to adapt gradually and 

avoid excess dryness and irritation. 

At Skin Smart Salon I work with both teen and 

adult acne sufferers to help them achieve a lifetime of 

clear skin. There is no need for anyone to be embarrassed 

by acne and the scars it can leave behind. 

Questions about acne? Email me at skinsmartsalon@aol.com 

or call me at (508) 881-1180. 

Visit my salon website skinsmartsalon.com for information 

on Skin Smart’s Acne Clinic. 

Before 

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Course, 212 Prentice Street, Holliston. 

This fundraiser will allow 

the volunteer group to supply at 

least one senior from Holliston 

High School with a scholarship. 

For $40, talented local singers 

and musicians will put on a 

cabaret-style dinner show featuring 

favorite Broadway love 

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Own (Les Mis), and The Tide 

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Holliston Teachers Honored in Worcester 

Both Mr. Chris Murphy and 

Mrs. Kathryn Buckley were honored 

in the annual Massachusetts 

Academy of Math and Science 

(Mass Academy) Teacher Appreciation 

Day on Wednesday, 

November 16. The State Legislature 

of Massachusetts founded 

Mass Academy in 1992 as a public 

school to serve academically 

advanced youth in grades eleven 

and twelve in math, science, and 

technology. Mass Academy is located 

on the campus of Worcester 

Polytechnic Institute (WPI). 

Holliston residents and Mass 

Academy students Jenna Pralat 

and Kent Perlmutter, as well as 

all other Mass Academy juniors, 

were given the opportunity to 

invite a former teacher who had 

a significant influence on their 

love of learning to a ceremony 

to show teacher appreciation. 

Jenna Pralat chose Mr. Murphy 

and Kent Perlmutter chose Mrs. 

Buckley. 

Mr. Murphy teaches in the 

English Department at Holliston 

High School, and Mrs. Buckley 

teaches 6th grade science at 

Robert Adams Middle School. 

The event gave the teachers and 

students the occasion to catch up 

on their lives and to reminisce. 

Mrs. Buckley indicated that she 

was happy to see Kent after all 

this time and remembered the 

fun times that their class had: 

“We had so much fun that it was 

ridiculous!”, Mrs. Buckley said. 

At the ceremony, teachers 

from schools across Massachusetts 

were honored for their 

contributions to student success. 

When Jenna Pralat shared how 

Mr. Murphy helped her become 

a better writer, she explained, “I 

had learned how I need to prepare 

for essays, and discovered 

the environment in which I write 

best. He helped reinforce the 

idea that working hard counts 

for something and that people 

will notice my efforts. Despite my 

recurring stress with every essay 

and test, Mr. Murphy helped me 

grow my confidence that my interpretations 

were well founded 

and developed.” 

During the event, each student 

welcomed their honored guest to 

the Academy, gave them a tour 

of the school, introduced them 

to their classmates and current 

teachers, and shared lunch. The 

students relished their opportunity 

to say thank you to their 

teachers for preparing them for 

success. Mr. Murphy remarked, 

“One student after the other gave 

the most genuine display of gratitude 

to those who have helped 

or inspired or challenged them 

that I have ever seen. There was 

plenty of laughter, a few tears, 

and a great sense of pride for 

both the students and the guests 

being recognized.” After lunch, 

guests were greeted by Mass 

Academy Director Michael Barney 

and Dr. Art Heinricher. 

“Mass Academy appreciates 

the efforts of all teachers across 

the Commonwealth and established 

this annual event as a way 

to celebrate the work of those 

teachers who have had an impact 

on our students’ lives,” said Direcotr 

Barney, Dean of Undergraduate 

Studies at WPI. “We 

appreciate the fact that our students’ 

success is a collaborative 

effort. We recognize that their 

sending school districts and the 

exemplary instruction that they 

have received in their prior years 

should be celebrated.” 

After the greetings, the juniors 

brought their honored guests to 

the podium, one by one, to describe 

how each teacher was an 

inspiration. Kent Perlmutter described 

to Mrs. Buckley how she 

was influential in his desire to 

study science: “I looked forward 

to going to your class every day 

to learn about different aspects 

of science whether it was by exploring 

the vernal pool, looking 

at cells through microscopes, or 

doing dissections. Your class projects 

were both challenging and 

fun! Your unique way of teaching 

science made science compelling 

and fascinating and has 

inspired me to pursue science as 

my future career.” 

Both teachers were thrilled 

with being honored. Mr. Murphy 

mentioned that he “was very 

surprised and moved to be honored 

by Jenna, especially as an 

English teacher invited to a math 

and science academy event.” He 

went on to explain, “I think we 

all hope to help our students in 

academic ways, and sometimes 

with personal or social concerns, 

but what they seem to remember 

most is when we listen. Jenna 

is one of the students who has 

taught me that. Her choosing to 

honor me that day reminded me 

that we often don’t realize the 

long-lasting positive impact we 

can have through the simplest, 

most subtle gestures we offer 

in the course of a day. Perhaps 

more importantly, Jenna inspired 

me to call and say thank you to 

one of my high school teachers; 

and oddly enough, he was a 

math and science teacher.” 

Mrs. Buckley summed it up 

perfectly: “It was very moving 

to hear the stories the students 

told about their teachers, and 

I was incredibly honored by 

Kent’s speech. I was telling my 

husband that it was the closest 

a teacher could get to the Academy 

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Sports 

Holliston Hockey Will Be Looking to Its 

Captains for Leadership 

By Christopher Tremblay 

It’s been two years since the Holliston 

hockey team graced the Division 3 South 

State Tournament with their presence. 

Back in 2015, Holliston barely advanced 

into post-season play with a 9-9-2 record, 

but tournament play is different than 

regular season hockey, and the Panthers 

made their presence known. As the 20 

seed in a 23 team tournament bracket 

Holliston played above and beyond their 

means as the Panthers upset Somerset/ 

Berkley 3-2 in a shootout and Mashpee/ 

Monomoy 1-0 before falling to Cohasset 

in the Quarter Finals. 

Sitting at 3-4-2 with over half the season 

still on the slate, the Panthers are still 

in contention to get back into the tournament. 

If the team is to once again make a 

run through the tournament, the squad’s 

five captains, three seniors and two juniors, 

are going to be the ones that get the 

younger players moving in the right direction. 

Senior goalie Adam Kampersal is considered 

the vocal captain, according to second 

year coach Dan Geary; while senior 

winger Kyle McDevitt is a hard working, 

lead-by-example player and senior defenseman 

David Sancomb is the lunch pail 

captain. The other two captains are junior 

center Jack Larche, the motivator who gets 

the team rowing in the right direction, and 

junior defenseman Jack Wilke, who is an 

assistant captain and probably the best 

overall player on the team. Wilke is not 

only a player the rest of the team looks up 

to, but one they also respect. 

As the team’s net minder, Kampersal 

Holliston hockey is a close knit group that 

aims to work together with the goal of a 

tourney this year. The team will rely on 

its captains, Adam Kampersal #29, David 

Sancomb #15, Jack Larche #7, Jack Wilkie 

#3 and Kyle McDevitt #11, to help get them 

there. 

feels his position is one in which he can 

make a real difference on the ice, but also 

believes this year’s squad is much more 

prepared to venture into the tournament 

this winter. 

“Last year we had a lot of suspensions, 

injuries and only about 15 or 16 players. 

With such limited numbers, it makes it 

tough on the rest of the team,” the goalie 

said. “This year, I’m looking to get this 

team back into the playoffs and hopefully, 

do better than what we did two years ago 

when we went to the Quarter Finals.” 

Although, having four captains and 

an assistant, if the Panthers are going to 

make it into the playoffs, they are going to 

have to get the younger players caught up 

to speed and make sure they stay on the 

same page. 

“We have a lot of freshman on this 

year’s team, which should also provide the 

team with a lot more depth than we had 

last year,” McDevitt said. “I also believe 

that we have a better group of leaders 

with everyone working toward the same 

goal. Last year, we had a tough time working 

together as a team, everyone was not 

on the same page.” 

Sancomb, the team’s physical player 

when it comes to working the corners, 

agrees with his co-captain on getting the 

younger players on the same page if Holliston 

is going to make any noise in the 

tournament. 

“I myself am a lead by example guy 

who doesn’t mind doing the dirty work 

for the benefit of the team. We have nine 

freshmen on this year’s team, and I want 

to get them going,” he said. “We all want 

to get back to the tournament – I keep 

telling them the tournament is the best 

part of high school hockey.” 

Larche, who is the only junior captain, 

is obviously honored to hold such 

an honor at his age and believes he is a 

good mix with the other captains but it’s 

the coach who is supplying the system the 

team plays on the ice. 

“Last year was a transition phase for 

the team having Coach Geary take over 

about a week before the season got underway,” 

he said. “He had a new system, 

and we had to adapt. Our last coach was 

a big dump and chase guy while Coach 

Geary wants us to control the puck, skate 

into the zone, work on our passing and set 

up plays.” 

As the team’s only assistant captain junior 

Wilke finds that this year’s squad a 

lot tougher than last years. 

“It’s an honor to wear a letter on my 

jersey, no matter what it is; I’m here to 

help this team and be a good leader and 

do whatever it takes to help this team 

win,” Wilke said. “There are a lot of 

hard workers on this team; guys who 

can get on the forecheck, bang some 

bodies and get those dirty goals. If I 

take the younger guys under my win 

and teach them – I believe that we’ll 

definitely make the tournament.” 

The team’s other junior captain 

agrees with Wilke. 

“This team did a lot of off season 

work to get better. We’re looking to 

grab those 10 points and get into the 

playoffs; that would be huge,” Larche said. 

“Of course we all want to win every time 

that we step onto the ice, but we don’t 

need to win every game, we just need to 

play sound defense and prevent all the ties. 

In the past, we haven’t been able to bare 

down in the last minute of games.” 

Kampersal not only believes that his 

teammates are all in when it comes to the 

actual game time, but the team also likes 

to get together off the ice as well. 

“We’re a close knit group, probably the 

best in the last four years, with no one star 

player so we work extremely hard together 

to win games,” the goalie said. 

While the team is hovering around 

.500, their chances of making the tournament 

remain good, but if they all get on 

the same page at the same time, Holliston 

is bound to make the tournament, and 

once they get there, who knows what they 

can accomplish?


Sports 

Medway/Ashland Hockey Team 

Raises $1,252 For Lamson Scholarship Fund 

For the girls on the Medway/ 

Ashland ice hockey team, it 

seems like their friend, Maddie 

Lamson, never left them. 

Lamson was killed in a tragic 

car accident in Franklin on Oct. 

30, 2015, just a month before 

she would have led the hockey 

team as a senior co-captain. The 

squad, comprised of girls from 

Medway, Ashland, Holliston 

and Millis, who usually compete 

against one another in the Tri- 

Valley League in other sports, 

were faced with a tragedy that 

no one should experience, especially 

during one’s high school 

days. Lamson had always made 

the girls feel like a family, and the 

girls willed themselves to play 

that season and dedicate every 

game to their friend, leader and 

teammate. 

Today, they continue to display 

her game shirt, with No. 11 

showing, at every game and practice 

— not because they need to 

be reminded of who she was, but 

because she still inspires them. 

Kurt Carter, the veteran coach 

of the team, said that he likes to 

instill in his younger players, who 

did not know Lamson, how important 

she was to the team, and 

that displaying the shirt emphasizes 

that message. 

In Marlboro, on Saturday, 

January 14, Medway/Ashland 

faced off against league opponent 

Westwood at New England 

Sports Center in a game that 

was played in honor of Lamson, 

who also played field hockey and 

lacrosse. The players and the 

team’s coaches wanted to pay 

tribute to a young woman who 

influenced many lives and to 

emphasize that she still plays an 

ongoing role in the lives of many 

of the players; most notably the 

seniors. 

The team used the game to 

collect donations to benefit the 

Maddie Lamson Scholarship 

Fund. Westwood’s players and 

coaches were the perfect partner 

for the event and played an active 

role in the ceremony. There was 

a huge turnout of former players 

and friends of the Lamson family, 

all who came out to support 

the family and honor Lamson’s 

memory. 

Bob Lamson, Maddie’s father, 

who was in attendance with her 

mother, Alyson, and other family 

members, said that he’s always 

amazed by the tremendous impact 

that his daughter had on the 

team. He knows that she was also 

impacted by the many friendships 

she established. A former 

teammate, Emily Munger, who 

was a senior when Lamson was 

a freshman, said: “As a freshman, 

Maddie was the heart of the 

team. She was and she always 

will be.’’ 

The event raised $1,252 for 

the scholarship fund and, very 

fittingly, Medway/Ashland defeated 

Westwood, 3-1. 

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to the fund can send a donation 

to the Maddie Lamson Scholarship 

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Sports 

Energetic Alibrandi Provides Spark 

For Holliston Quintet 

By KEN HAMWEY 

Co-captain Michael Alibrandi isn’t a prolific scorer 

for Holliston High’s basketball team, but the senior point 

guard has been a dynamic catalyst who’s helped elevate 

the Panthers to a 7-1 record after eight games and into a 

tie for first place in the Tri Valley League standings. 

The 6-foot, 159-pounder is an all-around competitor 

who contributes on both ends of the court, provides energy 

from start to finish, and works diligently to control 

Holliston’s up-tempo offense. Coach Jenna Galster labels 

Alibrandi “a major reason for our success,’’ and admires 

not only his work ethic, but also his off-season regimen. 

“Michael contributes wherever we need him,’’ said 

Galster, who’s in her fourth year as Holliston coach. “He 

plays solid defense, distributes the ball effectively and has 

terrific court awareness. He’s a take-charge guy in practice 

who leads on and off the court.’’ 

A lanky guard, his long arms are keys to his defensive 

ability and his blocking an inordinate amount of shots. 

Alibrandi’s per game averages are 9 points, 4 assists, 3 

steals, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks. “I take pride in defense 

and prefer to be a pass-first point guard,’’ he noted. “I 

enjoy running our offense and dealing with the pressure 

of maintaining an up-tempo pace.’’ 

A starter as a sophomore when the Panthers went 

1-19, Alibrandi didn’t let that season dampen his outlook 

or his attitude. Last year, the Panthers bounced back, finished 

10-10 and split a pair of games in tourney play. 

Now, they’re setting the pace as a TVL power. 

“All of us stayed positive after that one-win season,’’ 

Alibrandi emphasized. “And, we never gave up. We were 

0-19 but won our last game against Dover-Sherborn.” 

Alibrandi’s prime focus this season is to win as many 

games as possible, but he’s acutely aware that a tourney 

berth is right around the corner. “The tourney is our 

goal, and we’d like to make some noise in the playoffs,’’ 

he said. “It’s a different atmosphere. There’s more pressure 

but we were calm last year, especially in our win over 

Milford.’’ 

Rating Holliston’s victory over Natick last year in the 

Keough Tournament a thrill because it gave the Panthers 

their 10th win and put them into the tourney, Alibrandi 

also liked his effort against Milford. “I played solid on 

defense, scored 15 points and sank three of four threepointers,’’ 

he recalled. “So far this season, I’d rate my 

game against Millis as my best. I drove down the middle 

for a layup with three seconds to go and forced overtime. 

We won, 70-63, in the extra session.’’ 

Alibrandi, however, is quick to credit a host of other 

players for Holliston’s upswing. He admires the other 

starters — co-captain Andrew Lynch, Will Rowe, Spencer 

Aronson and Dylan Kasarjin. And, he likes the contributions 

of reserves Jack Barrett, Patrick Jewett, Ryan 

Benco and Mina Shehata. 

“Andrew is a quality leader who can drive to the hoop 

and also shoot effectively,’’ Alibrandi said. “Will is our 

center and he can shoot and rebound. Spencer was a 

TVL all-star as a freshman. He can score and create opportunities. 

Dylan defends well and is a capable ball-handler. 

Jack can rebound and he’s a hard-worker. Patrick, 

Ryan and Mina are solid contributors every game.’’ 

Also a fan of his coach, Alibrandi says his teammates 

strive to live up to Galster’s expectations. “She sets the 

bar high, and we strive to meet her expectations,’’ he said. 

“She’s a good motivator who knows the game. When we 

were struggling in the past, she helped build our confidence.’’ 

An honor-roll student, Alibrandi has been accepted to 

Mount Ida College in Newton where he plans to major in 

psychology and minor in sports management. The recipient 

of a financial-aid package to the Division 3 school, 

he has committed to playing lacrosse but is unsure if he’ll 

pursue basketball. A midfielder, Alibrandi was a TVL allstar 

last year in lacrosse. 

Relying on a competitive philosophy that stresses winning, 

reaching one’s potential and having fun, Alibrandi 

says athletics have helped him learn valuable life lessons. 

“You learn to build relationships, set goals, work as a 

team, overcome adversity, and assume responsibility. 

Alibrandi understands that success comes with a price. 

And, he paid it in the off-season by attending camps, 

playing in summer and fall leagues and working out. 

Holliston High Boys’ Basketball’s Co-captain Michael 

Alibrandi is top notch leader on and off the court. 

A fan of the Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas, Alibrandi wears 

number 4 because he identifies with the 5-foot-9 point 

guard. “Isaiah was the last pick of the draft and he’s undersized, 

but he represents himself well,’’ Alibrandi said. 

“He’s made a name for himself, and our team is similar to 

him. We’re trying to make a name for ourselves.’’ 

So far, it’s mission accomplished for the Panthers on 

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Community Events 

February 1 

Ralph Graham, www.ralphgraham.com, 

8-10 p.m., Jasper 

Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington 

Street, Holliston, free, all 

ages 

February 2 

February 5 

25th Annual Super 

Hoagie Sale, Mount Hollis 

Lodge, 657 Washington 

Street, Holliston, $9 per hoagie, 

pickup between 11 a.m. – 

3 p.m., proceeds to Holliston 

Pantry Shelf and Mt. Hollis 

Masonic Scholarship Fund, 

pre-orders at (508) 474-9444 

(answering machine is on) or 

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Throwback, 8-11 p.m., Jasper 

Hill Café & Bistro, 770 

Washington Street, Holliston, 

free, all ages 

February 4 

Holliston Pantry Shelf 

Souper Bowl, 5-7:30 p.m., 

Christ the King Lutheran 

Church, 600 Central Street, 

Holliston, gourmet soups donated 

by local businesses, tickets 

in advance at Coffee Haven, 

Holliston Superette, and town 

clerk’s office. $15 adults 12-65, 

$8 children 6-11 and adults 65+, 

price includes all you can eat 

soup, fresh bread, homemade 

desserts and beverages. Email 

info@hollistonpantryshelf.org 

for more information. 

Washington Street Players 

Cabaret-Style Scholarship 

Fundraiser, includes dinner and 

performance of love songs by 

local musicians and singers, 7 

p.m., Anthony’s on the Green, 

Pinecrest Golf Course, $40. 

Visit www.wsplayers.net for tickets. 

The Fathoms, surf-rock, 8-11 

p.m., Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 

770 Washington Street, Holliston, 


February 6 

Morning Book Club, 11 

a.m., Holliston Public Library, 

652 Washington Street, Holliston: 

The Last Painting of Sara De 

Vos, by Dominic Smith, Part of 

One Book, One Holliston 

High School Automotive 

Competition, 9 a.m., Mass- 

Bay Community College Automotive 

Technology Center, 

270 Eliot Street, Mass., for 

Automotive Technology at 

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Automotive, for the National 

Automotive Technology Competition; 

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February 8 

One Book, One Holliston 

features Dominic Smith’s Art 

Mystery The Last Painting of Sara 

De Vos, phone discussion with 

author at 7 p.m., followed by 

discussion, Holliston Public Library, 


Holliston 

February 10 

Zerodrift, acoustic, www. 

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February 11 

Music for the Heart, performed 

by premier women’s 

chorus Exsultet!, 7:30 p.m., First 

Congregational Church of Holliston, 


Holliston, $15 general admission; 

$12 seniors and students; 

free for children 12 and under. 

Visit www.exsultet.us 

Racky Thomas Band, blues, 

8-11 p.m., Jasper Hill Café & 

Bistro, 770 Washington Street, 

Holliston, free, all ages 

February 12 

Slavery in New England, 

Northern Slavery in the Pre- 

Revolutionary Period: The 

Royall House and Slave Quarters 

of Medford, 2:30 p.m., 

Holliston Historical Society, 


free 

Enter Stage Left Theater 

presents “The Prince is Having 

a Ball” fundraiser for age 

two and up, 2 p.m., Delbridge 

Family Performance Center, 

98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton. 

$35 for each prince or 

princess, each of whom must 

be accompanied by an adult, 

and may be purchased online 

at HopArtsCenter.org 

February 13 

Movie Monday, Holliston 

Public Library, 652 Washington 

Street, Holliston, 12:30 p.m., 

The Light Between Oceans: Michael 

Fassbender and Alicia Vikander 

star as a lighthouse keeper and 

his wife living off the coast of 

Western Australia who raise a 

baby they rescue from a drifting 

rowing boat. Rated PG-13, 133 

minutes 

February 14 

Knitting Club, 6-8 p.m., Holliston 

Public Library, 652 Washington 

Street, Holliston 

February 15 

Holliston PTO presents 

Screenagers, documentary on effects 

of screen time on kids, 7-9 p.m., 

Holliston High School Auditorium, 

370 Holliston Street, Holliston. 

For more information, 

go to http://www.screenagersmovie.com/ 

(Snow date: February 

16) 

Mike Casey Jazz Trio, 8-10 




February 16 

Alzheimer’s & Dementia 

Support Group, 5-6 p.m., 

Golden Pond Assisted Living 

and Memory Care (50 West 

Main St., Hopkinton), 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. 

History Book Club, 6:30 

p.m., Holliston Public Library, 


The Quartet, by Joseph Ellis 

February 17 

The Walkin’ Blues Band, 

8-11 p.m., Jasper Hill Café & 

Bistro, 770 Washington Street, 


February 18 

Craig Carter and the Hurricane 

www.craigcartermusic. 

com, 8-11 p.m., Jasper Hill Café 

& Bistro, 770 Washington Street, 


February 20 

February 25 

Holliston Antique Show, to 

benefit Holliston Scholarship 

Foundation, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 

Holliston High School gym, 

370 Hollis Street, Holliston, $7, 

no early birds please 

February 26 

Holliston Antique Show, to 

benefit Holliston Scholarship 

Foundation, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 

Holliston High School gym, 

370 Hollis Street, Holliston, $7, 

no early birds please


In Real Estate, Spring is Here! 

Submitted by: Vesta Real Estate Group 

If you have ever bought or 

sold a house, peruse the listings, 

or just surf on Zillow from 

time to time, you are familiar 

with the term “spring market” 

in real estate. If you google it, 

scores of articles appear, mostly 

about the predictions for the 

upcoming season. This article 

attempts to help clarify – what 

is the spring market and is it 

the right time for you to sell 

your house, or look to buy one? 

The answer is very individual, 

and the factors to consider are 

several. Whatever your preference, 

the first decision to make 

is choosing a qualified and experienced 

realtor to help you 

navigate all aspects of the marketplace. 

Spring Market – What Does 

That Mean? 

Spring market, also known 

in real estate circles as “selling 

season” is the period in the year 

where the bulk of home sales 

are transacted. Since this period 

is not marked by the calendar, 

the term “spring” market 

is a bit of a misnomer. There 

are many variables that go into 

it: the economy, the region, the 

setting – urban, suburban, rural 

- and of course the most unpredictable 

one, the weather. For 

simplicity’s sake, this article will 

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power or leverage. At the end 

of the day, it takes both sides of 

the equation, buyers and sellers, 

to act for a “market” to occur. 

When Does It Start? 

As mentioned above, weather 

is the big unknown, and a significant 

factor in when the market 

sees increasing activity. If there 

is a particularly cold winter, or 

when the Metrowest is “blessed” 

with a lot of snow and ice – remember 

2014/15’s snowmageddon? 

– the season may start 

when the weather lets up and 

is more mild. People simply do 

not have the desire to trudge 

through snow mounds and over 

black ice to look at houses. Sellers 

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This phenomenon has its outliers: 

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sellers sell homes every day, and 

buyers in turn buy them. Why 

a bulk of the activity ends in 

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to people’s desire to move during 

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school. Parents like to plan this 

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discuss strategies for buying 

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