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Remembering Those 

Lost to Guns 

Holliston Dems Mark Anniversary of 

Sandy Hook with Candlelight Vigil 

By J.D. O’Gara 

Marking the tragic events 

that took place at Sandy Hook 

Elementary about six years 

The Voice of Your Community 

previous, in which 20 young 

children and six adults were 

violently shot to death, the 

members of the Holliston 

Shown is a quiet gathering on December 15th, 2018 on the 

Congregational Church green in Holliston, remembering victims 

of gun violence and marking about six years since the Sandy Hook 

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Democratic Town Committee 

led a candlelit vigil in honor 

of all victims of gun violence 

on the Congregational Church 

green on Saturday, December 

15th. 

Attendees included people 

whose family members had 

been shot and murdered, as 

well as members of the Holliston 

Democratic Town Committee, 

clergy, and a number 

of members of Moms Demand 

Action for Gun Sense in 

America (momsdemandaction. 

org), a grassroots group aimed 

at common sense in gun legislation 

and dispelling myths 

promoted by gun lobbyists. 

The group has developed a Be 

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An Act of Vandalism Spurs 

A Community Conversation 


A little kid at the Sam Placentino 

Elementary School understood 

what the symbol meant, 

because an older sibling had 

done a report on World War II, 

and their parents had explicitly 

told them to tell an adult if they 

ever saw it. 

Well, they did. Carved into 

a slide right in the school playground. 

On December 17th, 2018, 

parents in the Placentino community 

received the letter that accompanies 

this article, explaining 

that a swastika, used by Nazis in 

World War II Germany, a symbol 

of hate and white supremacy, was 

discovered. 

“As community members and 

parents, we are deeply disturbed 

by the vandalism of the Placentino 

playground with symbols 

of hate and intolerance,” says 

Michelle Diamond, one of the 

founders of Diverse Holliston, 

a local group aimed at helping 

Holliston increase its awareness 

of diversity and efforts to 

April 21, 2018 9 am to Noon 

At the Holliston high School parking lot 

include. “We will continue to 

hold community conversations 

to address how to create welcoming 

communities for all of our 

community members. The Holliston 

school administration and 

the Holliston Police Department 

have joined us in this conversation. 

They have demonstrated a 

commitment to inclusiveness. We 

have offered to be a resource for 

them as they address this assault 

on the true values of our community.” 

Holliston Schools and Holliston 

Police are investigating who 

might have vandalized the slide. 

“As of now, there are not cameras 

or anything out there, so at 

this point in time we’re focusing 

our efforts on our K-8 populations 

– K-2 because it took place 

at Placentino, and also 3-5 and 

6-8, because they do tend to use 

the equipment after hours,” said 

Dr. Brad Jackson, Superintendent 

of Holliston Public Schools, 

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about the investigation of the incident. 

In terms of addressing the 

social implications, says Jackson, 

the schools will employ tools 

they’ve introduced to students. 

“Holliston employs a socialemotional 

learning curriculum 

called open circle,” he says. “It’s 

basically a model and a method 

for engaging kids in open and 

honest exchanges of emotion 

in a safe and open environment. 

We often use that technique to 

have class discussions on issues 

independent of curriculum and 

respond to issues. We’re using 

our open circle time to initiate 

conversation about these things.” 

That conversation will begin with 

a book Holliston has selected 

that will be read to students, and 

teachers will then use prompts 

supplied by the guidance department 

to initiate conversation 

about respect and tolerance and 

those kinds of things, says Jackson. 

The book that will be used at 

Placentino is called The Judgmental 

Flower, by Julia Cook. 

“So that’s kind of our immediate 

response,” says Jackson. 

“We’re also engaged with the 

clergy in town, and they have 

engaged with the group, Diverse 

Holliston. We’re hoping to engage 

in some adult conversation 

as well. As Holliston becomes a 

more diverse community, they’re 

sharpening everyone’s awareness 

and understanding of these issues. 

At the middle- and highschool 

levels, says Jackson, 

Holliston already has existing 

curriculum around these issues 

that is introduced during periods 

students spend with advisors. 

The curriculum is based on a 

program by the Anti-Defamation 

League called World of Difference. 

“This is an area you don’t 

want to just jump in the middle 

of the pool and jump out again,” 

says Jackson. “This is something 

we’ve been working for years to 

introduce into our social and 

emotional curriculum.” 

As to his own emotional 

response to the hate symbol, 

Jackson says, “It certainly is frustrating 

to see this type of hateful 

symbol on our playground 

equipment. It only serves to basically 

remind me that there’s a 

lot of work to do in this area and 

just to basically refocuses me on 

this work.” 

When asked what parents 

might do at home to broach 

the topic with their kids, Jackson 

notes that an organization 

called Teaching Tolerance (www. 

tolerance.org) has a book called 

Beyond the Golden Rule, a Parent’s 

Guide to Responding to and Preventing 

Prejudice. 

“I can’t endorse the content,” 

Jackson admits, “because 

I haven’t read it, but it might 

be something for parents, and it 

does break the message up into 

developmentally appropriate 

messaging.” A PDF of the book 

is available at the organization’s 

website. 

Jackson says his focus is on 

the school experience, to make 

sure” schools are tolerant places 

where diversity is respected and 

embraced, not just racial – it’s 

sexual orientation, language, 

ability, gender affiliation and gender 

identity, but tolerance doesn’t 

take seed in intolerant gardens, 

so it’s important to not just look 

at this as a student issue. That 

symbol, whoever etched it into 

the slide had a purpose in doing 

it, and that purpose came from 

somewhere.” 

January’s “Community Conversation,” 

hosted by Diverse 

Holliston will broach the topic of 

hate symbols in the community. 

Come participate in the conversation 

on January 16th from 

6-8 p.m. at the Sam Placentino 

Elementary School café, 235 

Woodland St., Holliston. The 

event will include a panel discussion 

with religious and education 

leadership. 

12/17/2018 

Dear Placentino Community, 

It is with disappointment that we are writing to share that two 

swastikas were found etched on our playground late last week. We 

apologize for just sharing this information now, but we experienced 

a technological error with our new communication system when 

we originally sent the message last week. While we believe the symbols 

were not seen widespread by students, we feel it is important 

to share the incident and steps we are taking to address it. Immediately 

after discovery, the Superintendent of Schools and the Holliston 

Police Department were notified. Pictures of the symbols were 

taken as evidence and, afterward, the symbols were immediately 

removed. It is difficult to determine the origin of these carvings. At 

this point, we do not know the exact time or who was involved as 

our playground is accessible to the public during non-school hours. 

Both the Holliston Police Department and our school are actively 

investigating the incident. If you have any pertinent information, 

please contact the school or the Holliston Police Department directly. 

Also, we have reached out and spoken with Rabbi Steven 

Edelman-Blank of Temple Beth Torah to share the incident. 

These hateful symbols will never be tolerated in our schools. As 

a district, we are committed to helping our students demonstrate 

acceptance, kindness, and respect for others. As a school, we will 

continue to reinforce these values, as well as many others incorporated 

into our social-emotional curriculum. This week, each 

classroom will have an Open Circle lesson (our social-emotional 

learning curriculum) focusing on acceptance and celebrating diversity 

and differences. These lessons will be developmentally appropriate 

and will not reference the anti-semitic symbols found. 

We know you agree, that even one occurrence of this symbol 

of hate, is unacceptable. We will continue to work diligently to 

promote a safe, caring and respectful learning environment for all. 

Sincerely, 

Jaime Slaney 

Principal of Placentino Elementary School 

Bradford L. Jackson, Ed.D 

Superintendent of Schools 

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Investigation, Arrest & Seizure 

On Monday, December 17, 

2018, at approximately 12:15 

a.m., members of the Holliston 

Police Department received multiple 

calls reporting the sound 

of gun shots in the downtown 

area. Holliston Police Officers 

began an investigation at 79 

Hollis Street and later identified 

an individual who resides inside 

the apartment complex. Based 

on the initial investigation, this 

male party (Darryl A. Bettis) was 

placed into custody and charged 

with the following. 

• Possession of a Class B substance 

• Possession of a Class B substance 

with intent to distribute 

• Possession of a Class E substance 

• Possession of a Class E substance 

with intent to distribute 

• Unlawful Possession of Ammunition 

• Unlawful Possession of Fireworks 

Bettis was arraigned on December 

17, 2018 in Framingham 

District Court. Judge Jennifer 

Stark set bail at $1,500. His next 

court date is scheduled for January 

11, 2019. 

A follow-up investigation subsequently 

led to the discovery 

of eight “spent” shell casings 

located on the outside of the 

apartment complex at 79 Hollis 

Street. As a result, Holliston 

Police Officers applied for and 

received a search warrant which 

resulted in the discovery of a 

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ARREST 


loaded 9MM handgun located 

inside Mr. Bettis’ apartment. 

Mr. Bettis is subsequently being 

charged with the following: 

• Possession of a Firearm without 

a License 

• Improper Storage of a Firearm 

• Improper Storage of Ammunition 

• Discharging a Firearm within 

500 Feet of a Dwelling or 

Building 

• Carrying a Firearm while 

under the Influence of Liquor 

or Drugs 

An arraignment date on the 

additional charges has not yet 

been scheduled. 

This matter remains under 

investigation in conjunction with 

the Middlesex District Attorney’s 

Office. The Holliston Police 

Department was assisted by the 

Ashland Police Department K-9 

Unit, the Massachusetts Environmental 

Police K-9 Unit and the 

Massachusetts State Police K-9 

Unit. 

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Holliston Students Take Aim at Cutting Prom Costs 

Used Prom Dress Sale to take Place at 

Holliston High January 12th 


Holliston’s 2019 Prom at the 

State Room in Boston might 

not take place until May 17th, 

but you can be sure students 

are beginning to shop for those 

high-end dresses – which can be 

expensive, especially on top of 

the cost of tickets. 

Holliston High School’s Student 

Council, including Lauren 

Salley, president, Aidan Krantz, 

vice-president, Abha Athawale, 

treasurer, and Emily Howland, 

secretary, who are advised by 

Mr. Donald Quindley, is hosting 

an event on January 12th, from 

12-4 p.m. at Holliston High 

School, where anyone can buy/ 

sell prom dresses at a more affordable 

price! In December, the 

group accepted donated dresses 

that will be given away for free at 

the event, as well as dresses students 

want to sell. Although the 

group has already held the two 

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the event, about January 5th, so 

that they have time to organize. 

The young women thought 

of the idea last spring, says Mr. 

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“We were just thinking, prom 

can be so expensive,” says Lauren 

Salley. “We were thinking 

how awesome it would be if we 

could get dresses (less expensively). 

We emailed and texted 

with other people and thought (a 

prom dress sale) would be nice in 

the community.” 

“I’ve been to two proms,” 

says Lauren. “ I went my sophomore 

and my junior. For the 

sophomore, I borrowed a dress, 

but junior year I bought a dress, 

had a hair and makeup appointment. 

You could spend up to 

$1,000!” Abha adds corsages 

raise the price even further. 

Aidan Krantz has attended 

even more of the black-tie 

events, having been to Holliston 

events and out of town proms. 

“For two, I borrowed a dress,” 

she says. “If I had had an opportunity 

to see the dresses laid 

out, I would have had a better 

time borrowing a dress, because 

I didn’t want to spend money.” 

For dresses on consignment, 

prices will vary, says the students, 

but they are putting a cap on 

the price of $100 maximum. 

Donated dresses will be free, 

however there is a $5 cost of admission 

to the event, which will 

enter each attendee into raffles 

for gift cards to local hair salons, 

nail salons and other prom purveyors. 

Prom affords the opportunity to deck out in glamourous gowns, but those dresses can be costly! Holliston 

High School’s Student Council will hold a used prom dress sale on January 12th. Students can buy a gently 

worn prom dress at a more affordable price, or they can recoup a few bucks from last year’s dress. 

“Hopefully, the idea is, once 

we have this, then we can keep 

the event cycling year after year,” 

says Lauren. 

“We’re not trying to make 

money off this. We’re trying to 

help the girls in our community 

not spend money and mostly to 

make prom less expensive for everyone.” 

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Milford Regional’s Annual Tree Lighting Event 

Celebrates Hope and Life 

Nearly 200 people attended 

the annual Tree of Life ceremony 

at Milford Regional Medical 

Center this past December, celebrating 

life and paying tribute to 

those who have survived cancer, 

battled the disease or have been 

touched by cancer. 

This year, the annual event 

raised more than $12,000 for 

the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care 

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named in honor of the Oliva Family 

of Milford and provides oncology 

patients with support during 

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and Women’s Cancer 

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The evening included a performance 

by the Very Merry 

Dickens Carolers, as well as remarks 

from Edward J. Kelly, 

president and CEO of Milford 

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Michael Constantine, MD; and 

Mona Kaddis, MD. 

Gold and silver tribute angels 

were displayed as a reminder of 

loved ones affected by cancer and 

tribute luminaries lit a path from 

the hospital to where the Tree of 

Life was lit. Each light on the tree 

symbolizes a loved one affected 

by cancer, and the tree remains 

lit during the holiday season to 

serve as a reminder of hope in 

the fight against cancer. 

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lives have been personally 

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dedication to helping patients, 

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Oliva Family – Anthony “Babe” 

Oliva and his wife, Mary, who 

is a two-time cancer survivor; 

daughter Gina Oliva Tarolli, 

who is also a cancer survivor; son 

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and grandson Zachary Oliva. 

“We come to this ceremony 

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holiday season,” says Gina Oliva 

Tarolli. “It is important for us to 

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LOST 


• Secure all guns in your home 

and vehicles. 

• Model responsible behavior 

around guns. 

• Ask about the presence of 

unsecured guns in others’ 

homes. 

• Recognize the risks of teen 

suicide. 

• Tell your peers to be SMART 

(besmartforkids.org) 

According to FBI Statistics, 

of 15,129 murders committed in 

the United States in 2017, 10,982 

(72.5%) were committed by firearms. 

According to a BBC report 

(https://www.bbc.com/news/ 

world-us-canada-41488081), 

guns accounted for significantly 

larger share of homicides in the 

U.S. in 2016 (64%) when compared 

to Canada (2015) (30.5%), 

Australia (2013/14) (13%), or 

England and Wales (2015/16) 

(4.5%). 

As for firearms ownership, 

United States citizens own 40% 

of the world’s guns, according 

to a report by the Graduate Institute 

of International and Development 

Studies in Geneva as 

reported in the Independent (www. 

independent.co.uk), with Americans 

holding the highest number 

of guns per capita. Of the 207 

new civilian-owned firearms sold 

from 2006 to 2017, 122 million 

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January is National Blood Donor Month 


The first month of the year marks a national 

awareness month for blood donation. According to 

the American Red Cross, someone in the united States 

needs blood every two seconds, with over 38,000 

blood donations needed every day. Blood and platelets 

cannot be manufactured, but nearly 7,000 units of 

platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily 

in the U.S. January is a critical time for blood donations, 

which often decline in November and December 

as people become busy with the holiday season. 

The American Red Cross notes that in most states, 

donors must be at least years old in most states, healthy, and weigh at least 110 lbs. In 

fact, less than 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood. Some may be turned 

away due to illness such as the common cold, being on a particular medication, low iron 

or having recently traveled outside the United States. 

Type O-negative blood and Type AB positive plasma can be transfused to patients 

of all blood types. Both are always in demand and often in short supply. Donors must 

wait 56 days before each whole blood donation, although they can donate platelets every 

seven days, up to 24 times a year. 

Want to give blood? Here are some local blood drives this month. 

• Friday, January 4 

Encompass Fitness, 27 Milliston Road, Millis, Mass. 

1-6 p.m. 

• January 10 

Franklin Elks Club, 1077 Pond St., Franklin, Mass. 

1-6 p.m. 

• Bellingham Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, Mass. 

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Momentum Physical Therapy, 141 Main St., Milford, Mass. 

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Milford Regional Medical Center, 14 Prospect St., Milford, Mass. 

1:30-7 p.m. 



9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 


St. Mary’s Parish, 8 Church Street, Holliston, Mass. 

8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 


Blake Middle School, 24 Pound St., Medfield, Mass. 

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

• Hopkinton Middle School, 88 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton, Mass. 

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 



9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 


Saint Blaise Church, 1158 So. Main St., Bellingham, Mass. 

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 



1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. 

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Outlooks for 2019, do they matter? 

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U.S. business cycles didn’t discover 

the Great Recession until 

December 2008. A year late and 

a few months before it ended. 

The recession prior in March 

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the two most recent recessions 

were painful owning U.S. stocks 

before recovery, but it’s not always 

the case. Consider the three 

recessions covering the 1980’s 

and 90’s, the S&P 500 Index was 

up double-digits the year prior, 

up 7-14% during the actual recession 

and double-digits again 

1, 3 and 5 years following the 

recession. This re-emphasizes 

the importance of diversification 

and knowing your investing emotions. 

Your personal outlook is what 

matters. This year will you: Grow 

your family? Care for a parent? 

Change jobs? Have forced retirement? 

Reduce debt? Start a business? 

Save More? Stay invested if 

20% down in your portfolio? 

Pundits aren’t going to help 

you, instead seek capable Certified 

Financial Planners for what’s 

important. Unlike diet or exercise 

programs promoting “new 

year, new you”, successful planning 

and investing begins when 

you realize it’s needed, not New 

Year’s Day with an annual outlook. 

The opinions voiced in this 

material are for general information 

only and are not intended to 

provide specific advice or recommendations 

for any individual. 

Glenn Brown is a Holliston resident 

and owner of PlanDynamic, LLC, 

www.PlanDynamic.com. Glenn is a 

Certified Financial Planner, Chartered 

Retirement Planning Counselor 

and fee-only fiduciary helping families, 

business owners and Sandwichers 

evolve their financial independence. 

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12th Annual Holliston 

Pantry Shelf SOUPer 

Bowl 2019 

The Holliston Pantry Shelf 

SOUPer Bowl 2019 will be held 

on Saturday, February 2, 2019 

from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Christ 

The King Lutheran Church, 

located at 600 Central Street in 

Holliston, Mass. Holliston residents 

and those of surrounding 

communities are encouraged 

to gather together to attend the 

event and enjoy delicious soups 

donated by local businesses. The 

SOUPer Bowl is in its 12th year 

and is the single largest fundraising 

event for the Holliston Pantry 

Shelf. 

“We are so grateful to the 

wonderful community that year 

after year comes out to support 

us in our largest fundraiser,” said 

Stephen Bradford, President of 

Holliston Pantry Shelf. “This 

SOUPer Bowl will provide an 

opportunity for attendees to 

enjoy a delicious meal along with 

other members of our generous 

community.” 

The SOUPer Bowl dinner 

features gourmet soups donated 

by local businesses. Fresh breads, 

beverages and homemade desserts 

are also included in the 

meal. Guests will also have a 

chance to win exciting prizes in a 

drawing that features goods and 

services donated by local businesses. 

Tickets are being sold at Coffee 

Haven, Holliston Superette 

and Town Clerk’s Office. Adults 

12 and older are $15, Seniors 

65+ and children 6 to 11 are $8, 

and admission is free for children 

up to 5 years. 


serves close to 200 families in 

town, and is entirely operated 

and staffed by volunteers in the 

community. Any resident of Holliston 

may go to the Town Clerk’s 

office in Town Hall to obtain a 

Panty ID card, which entitles 

them to shop weekly at the Pantry. 

Shopper’s identities are kept 

strictly confidential. 


is located at 73 Charles Street. 

Donations are always welcome. 

Pantry Hours are Monday - Friday 

10am - 2 pm, and evening 

hours are Mondays and Wednesdays 

from 4 - 7:30 p.m. If the 

Pantry is closed, donations can 

be placed in the large box directly 

outside the Pantry entrance. 

Pasta Dinner with 

Santa Draws 150 

We had approximately 150 attendees and collected much-needed 

paper goods including paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, and tissues. 

Special thanks to Mike Ficco at Anthony’s on the Green for donating 

the delicious free meal to the Holliston community. 

 

 

Timothy Daniels House 

Exceptional Short-Term Rehab & Skilled Nursing Care 

Physician on Site 

24 Hr Nursing Coverage 

 

 

Short Term Rehab 

Respite Stays Welcome 

(508)429-4566 

 

 

Physical Therapists On Site 

Hospice Services 

84 Elm Street, Holliston, MA 

www.rehabassociates.com/timothydaniels 

Network of 

Enterprising 

Women 

to Meet 

January 7 

Network of Enterprising 

Women (NEW) January 2019 

First Monday meeting, January 

7, 

8:30-10:30 a.m., Cheryl 

Cohen Mosaics, 360 Woodland 

St. 2nd floor, Holliston, Mass. 

Mastermind Discussion: Compassion 

and charity in business 

— where do you draw the line? 

Light breakfast provided. Guests 

welcome; free admission for 1st 

time guests and current members; 

$20 for others. www.networkofenterprisingwomen.com 

or info@networkofenterprisingwomen.com


Auditions for Jubilate! Coming in January 

Do you have a child that loves 

to sing? Jubilate!, (yoo-bih-LAHtay), 

is a Metrowest children’s 

choir comprised of 5th-9th 

grade students who are passionate 

about music and are curious 

to learn more! Jubilate! shares 

its inspiration and mission with 

Exsultet!, an auditioned women’s 

chorus performing a repertoire 

of choral literature spanning musical 

periods and cultures. 

Jubilate!will hold open auditions 

on January 14, January 

28, and February 4 from 6:15 to 

7:15 p.m. at First Congregational 

Church, 725 Washington Street 

in Holliston. 

• Auditionees must be ages 

10 -15. 

• To reserve an audition 

time, sign up at www.exsultet.us. 

• Auditionees will be notified 

the following day whether 

accepted. 

Jubilate! encourages a commitment 

to excellence. Jubilate! 

rehearsals are Monday evenings 

from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Attendance 

at rehearsals is mandatory as is a 

commitment to dress rehearsal 

and concert dates specifically 

May 17-18, 2019. All Jubilate 

singers are expected to sing 

with accurate pitch and rhythm, 

while participating with a growth 

mindset and decorum. 

About Exsultet!: 

Founded in 2013, Exsultet! 

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is a community-based group of 

highly trained, accomplished musicians 

in residence at First Congregational 

Church in Holliston, 

Massachusetts. Performances 

weave timeless music, epic poetry, 

and the spoken word into 

an exciting show to entertain and 

inspire all ages. Exsultet!’s goal is 

to offer compelling performances 

of choral music and to instill a 

love of the choral arts in young 

people through its youth chorus, 

Jubilate. To find out more, visit 

www.exsultet.us. 

(3) two bedroom units all with BRAND NEW everything 

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You’ll enjoy off-street parking and your own private patio. 

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Email inquiries to wjr358@gmail.com and come look now 

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Living Healthy 

New Year, Clear Skin. 

Lisa Massimiano. Licensed 

Esthetician and Certified 

Acne Specialist 

Owner of Skin Smart Salon 

and Acne Clinic 

Personalized pediatric care in a warm and welcoming setting 

Same day urgent visits every day (including weekends and holidays) 

Access to a doctor 24 hours a day and 365 days a year 

Minimal to no wait times 

Unique offerings such as newborn home visit and group well child visits 

Accepting new patients, Accept most insurance plans 

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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 

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Fax: 508-647-4956 

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Lisa Massimiano - Licensed Aesthetician, Acne Specialist 

Certified by the National Face Reality Acne Clinic 

Call to schedule your acne consultation 

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44 Front Street, 2nd Floor • Ashland 

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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 the 

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. 

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How an Acne 

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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 

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tell me that the best part of working 

with an Acne Specialist is that 

we are there for them to answer 

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Questions about acne? Call me 

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about the acne program and 

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How to Sanitize a Mobile Phone 

The most germ-addled item 

in your home may not be the toilet 

or the kitchen sponge. Mobile 

phones pick up bacteria wherever 

they go. In addition, users 

touch their phones an average of 

47 times a day according to the 

national average determined by 

a Deloitte research survey, introducing 

new contaminants to the 

device each time they do so. 

Researchers at the University 

of Arizona found that cell 

phones carry 10 times more bacteria 

than many toilet seats, and 

there may be as many as 17,000 

bacterial gene copies on the average 

high-schooler’s phone. 

While cell phone safety often 

focuses on protecting data, 

smartphone users also should 

consider keeping their phones 

clean to remove the potentially 

harmful microbes that accumulate 

on phones every day. 

Avoid excess moisture when 

cleaning cell phones, advises the 

home and lifestyle experts at The 

Spruce as moisture can damage 

internal components. Most cell 

phone screens have an oleophobic 

coating that repels oils from 

hands and fingers. Harsh cleansers 

or abrasive materials on the 

glass can prematurely remove 

this coating and/or scratch the 

surface. 

While you clean at your own 

risk, many tech experts suggest a 

spray mixture of distilled water 

and isopropyl alcohol applied 

to a microfiber cloth to remove 

surface contaminants. Don’t directly 

wet the phone. There also 

are pre-packaged cleansers sold 

for electronics usage. Invest in an 

antimicrobial cover to provide an 

added layer of protection for the 

phone. 

Other ways to keep a phone 

clean are to wash your hands 

before use and to try to keep the 

phone away from areas that may 

be vulnerable to germs, such as 

bathrooms. 

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January at the Holliston Senior Center 

The Holliston Senior Center 

is located at 150 Goulding Street. 

It can be reached at (508) 429- 

0622. 

Sunday, January 6, 2019, 

12 p.m. 

VFW & American Legion 

Annual Roast Beef Luncheon 

No Charge 

The Holliston VFW and 

American Legion will be hosting 

their annual roast beef dinner at 

the Senior Center. This wonderful 

luncheon fills up fast, so please 

call the Center and reserve your 

seat. 

Please bring a non-perishable 

item to the Center for the Holliston 

Food Pantry. 

Please register by calling the 

Senior Center at (508) 429-0622. 

GARY HYLANDER presents 

“Margaret Sanger” 

Thursday, January 3, 2019—1 

p.m. 

In 1914, Margaret Sanger 

published “The Woman Rebel,” 

a feminist newspaper that advocated 

birth control. She was 

arrested for inciting violence and 

promoting obscenity. Two years 

later she opened the first family 

planning clinic in the United 

States for which she was again 

arrested and jailed for thirty days. 

As H.G. Wells wrote, “When the 

history of our civilization is written, 

it will be a biological history, 

and Margaret Sanger will be its 

heroine.” 

Presentation Sponsored by 

Timothy Daniels House 

Please sign up with the Receptionist 

at (508) 429-0622 for this 

presentation. 

Monday Evening—Mindful 

Meditation, Monday Evenings 

6:30—7:30 p.m. 

“The goal of meditation isn’t 

to control your thoughts, it’s to 

stop letting them control you. 

―The Age of Enlightenment 

We continue to meet weekly 

for an hour of meditation and 

Community each Monday evening. 

We are exploring downloaded 

guided meditations, music 

and an occasional guest facilitator 

to help us release the stress of 

the day and bring greater clarity, 

awareness and acceptance of the 

present moment. Members of 

the Sacred Chant Circle will be 

facilitating our meeting on January 

7th. 

Please call the Senior Center 

at (508) 429-0622 to register. Ask 

for Marty should you need further 

information. 

MEET LIBBY (The Online 

Librarian) – at the Holliston 

Senior Center 

Thursdays, January 10th & 

February 14th 

Did you get a new iPad or 

Kindle for the holidays but don’t 

want to pay for books or audiobooks? 

The Library is here to 

help! Come to our hands-on 

workshops at the Senior Center 

to learn about Libby, the library 

app that allows you to borrow 

fiction or nonfiction books and 

magazines and listen to audiobooks 

without paying a penny! 

Please bring your device and 

your library card. 

Sign up with the Receptionist 

at (508) 429-0622 

Grief and Loss Support 

Group, January 14, 2019 and 

February 11, 2019 - 1—2:30 

p.m. 

“In art and dream may you 

proceed with abandon. In life 

may you proceed with balance 

and stealth.“ 

- Patti Smith, Singer-Songwriter, 

Poet, Visual Artist 

We are continuing our collaboration 

with our friends from 

Holliston Youth and Family Services 

for the Bereavement Project. 

Joanna McNulty and Jaclyn 

Winer, LICSW, will join us for 

the next few months to provide 

creative opportunities to broaden 

our group experience and to promote 

the idea that Youth and 

Family Services is for all families 

in Holliston, no matter what the 

age. 

We are asking participants 

to bring in small memento (i.e., 

pictures, poems, photos) o work 

with as we find creative ways to 

express ourselves and our loss in 

our supportive and loving Community. 

We will provide other 

supplies to call on and inspire our 

“inner artists!” 

Please register in advance 

so that we can have supplies on 

hand at (508) 429-0622. Feel free 

to call Marty for more information. 

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ATTORNEY JAY MARSDEN 

WORKSHOPS 

This workshop is open to all 

ages. Please call the Senior Center 

to register. 

Estate Plan and Asset Protection 

Workshop 

Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 

1 p.m. 

Are you worried that it’s too 

late to accomplish your estate 

planning objectives? Concerned 

It’s New Year’s Resolution Time ... 

JOIN NOW! 

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that you’ve waited too long to 

prepare a legacy for your family? 

Come hear Jay Marsden, 

President of Marsden Law P.C., 

discuss how your estate planning 

and asset protection goals can be 

realized, even if you think you’ve 

waited too long. 


at (508) 429-0622 to sign up for 

this great free workshop. 

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Sunday, January 6th 

at 12:00 

VFW / American 

Legion Roast Beef 

Luncheon*** 

9:30 Tai Chi 

9:30 Coloring & 

Coffee 

11:00 Yoga 

12:00 Lunch*** 

1:30 GAME DAY 

6:30 Mindful 

Meditation*** 

9:30 Tai Chi 


Coffee 

11:00 Yoga 

12:00 Happy 

Birthday 

Lunch*** 

1:00 Grief & Loss 

Support 

Group*** 

6:30 Mindful 

Meditation*** 

7 

14 

21 

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9:00 Monthly 

Breakfast*** 

9:00 Blood Pressure 

10:00 Legal Hour with 

Atty. Marsden*** 

10:00 Chair 

Massage*** 

10:15 Writers’ Group 

10:30 Energy Focus Mvmt 

12:30 Zumba Gold 

1:30 Chi Gong 

2:45 Fall Prevention 

4:00 Pool Tournament 

15 


9:00 Pilates 



1:30 Chi Gong 


4:00 Pool Tournament 

22 


9:00 Pilates 

10:00 Legal Advice with 

Atty. Bergeron*** 



1:30 Chi Gong 


January 2019 

“The Senior Center is the Place To Be...” 

1 

11:00 Yoga 

12:00 Lunch*** 

1:00 Bingo 

9:00 Podiatry*** 

11:00 Yoga 

12:00 Lunch*** 

1:00 COA Board 

Meeting 

11:00 Yoga 

12:00 Lunch*** 

1:00 Bingo 

11:00 Yoga 

12:00 Lunch*** 

2 

9 

16 

23 

3 

9:00 Pilates 

9:30 Watercolor Class 


12:00 You-Pick-Two 

Lunch*** 

12:30 Photography 

1:00 Gary Hylander*** 

“Margaret Sanger” 

10 


10:00 SSF Meeting 

10:30 Holliston Library 

“Meet Libby”*** 



Lunch*** 

12:00 Lunch & Movie*** 


17 

9:00 Pilates 




Lunch*** 


1:00 Estate Plan and 

Asset Protection 

w/Atty Marsden*** 

24 

9:00 Pilates 

9:30 Coffee with 

Holliston Police*** 




Lunch*** 


1:00 LGBTQ & A*** 

9:30 Holliston 

Love*** 

10:00 Line Dancing 

1:00 Tune Timers 

11 

9:30 Open Sew 



1:30 Book Club 

4 

18 



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9:30 Tai Chi 


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11:00 Yoga 

12:00 Lunch*** 

1:30 GAME DAY 

6:30 Mindful 

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28 

29 


9:00 Pilates 



1:30 Chi Gong 


11:00 Yoga 

12:00 Lunch*** 

Happy New Year 2019! 

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9:00 Pilates 




Lunch*** 


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HOLLISTON SENIOR CENTER MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY LUNCH MENU 

YOU-PICK-TWO SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICH EVERY THURSDAY 

JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2019 

Wednesday, January 2nd (Bingo at 1:00) 

MEATLOAF—Cheddar Broccoli Soup, Mashed Potatoes, Green 

Beans, Rolls, Jell-O 

Monday, January 7th 

PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN—Chicken Noodle Soup, Rice 

Pilaf, Spinach, Rolls, Tapioco Puddimg 

Wednesday, January 9th 

BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE—Caesar Salad, Carrots, Rolls, 

Brownies 

Monday, January 14th—HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUNCH 

BAKED HAM—Tossed Salad, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas, Rolls, 

Cupcakes 

Wednesday, January 16th (Bingo at 1:00) 

ROASTED CHICKEN—Vegetable Soup, Roasted Potatoes, Corn, 

Rolls, Assorted Pastries 

Wednesday, January 23rd 

AMERICAN CHOPPED SUEY—Tossed Salad, Broccoli, Rolls, 

Cheesecake 

Monday, January 28th 

BAKED SCROD—Clam Chowder, Baked Potato, Squash, Rolls, 

Fruit Pie 

Wednesday, January 30th 

BEEF STEW & BISCUIT—Tossed Salad, Mixed Vegetables, Roll, 

Ice Cream 

Monday, February 4th 

CHICKEN PAREMESAN—Tossed Salad, Angel Hair with Marinaro, 

Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Assorted Pastries 

Wednesday, February 6th—(Bingo at 1:00) 

BEEF STROGANOFF—Caesar Salad, Noodles, Broccoli, Rolls, 

Brownies 

Monday, February 11th—HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUNCH 

ROASTED PORK—Cheddar Broccoli Soup, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, 

Peas, Rolls, Cupcakes 

Wednesday, February 13th—VALENTINE’S LUNCHEON 

BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP—Caesar Salad, Baked Potato, Carrots, 

Rolls, Chocolate Cake 

Wednesday, February 20th (Bingo at 1:00) 

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN—Chicken Noodle Soup, Rice Pilaf, 

Carrots, Rolls, Pudding 

Monday, February 25th 

SHEPHERD’S PIE—Beef Barley Soup, Broccoli, Rolls, Cheesecake 

Wednesday, February 27th 

LASAGNA—Caesar Salad, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Fruit Pie 

PLEASE SIGN UP AT LEAST 2 DAYS IN ADVANCE - Call the Center at (508) 429-0622 for reservations. 

Monday and Wednesday meals are a $3 donation and include a drink, roll, and dessert (unless noted). 

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they would be sailing directly 

into one of the most catastrophic 

hurricanes in recorded history. In 

the aftermath of the storm, Tami 

awakens to find Richard badly 

injured and their boat in ruins. 

With no hope of rescue, Tami 

must now find the strength and 

determination to save herself 

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(508) 429-0622. 

LGBTQ & A, Thursday, January 

24, 2019 — 1– 2:30 p.m. 

Has a loved one “come out” 

to you during the Holidays? Do 

you want to support your “nonbinary” 

grandchild, but aren’t 

sure what they mean when 

they use unfamiliar words and 

pronouns? How can I help my 

spouse understand all of this, 

and where can we turn for support 

and more information? 

Please join us at the Senior 

Center in a relaxed, open conversation 

with Julie Nowak, 

LGBTQ+ Initiative Coordinator, 

from Bay Path Elder Services. 

With the options to anonymously 

submit questions or just raise a 

hand and ask about something 

that’s puzzling you, we’ll discuss 

LGBTQ+ issues, help you understand 

and start using affirming 

language and advise you on 

how to be a great ally. 


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Mass Audubon Stony Brook Announces Its January 

Programming! 

Tiny Trekkers: Saturday, 

January 5th and 19th, from 

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Start your 

weekend off right with a fun 

and knowledgeable Stony Brook 

teacher on the trails learning 

about nature. Each day will 

have a special topic created to 

excite your child about the natural 

world. There will be crafts, 

activities and lots of laughter. 

So come and join the fun. This 

month’s themes: Tracks/ Winter 

Wonderland. Ages 2.9 to 6 with 

a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per 

person per session 

Winter Hike at Quabbin Reservoir: 

Saturday, January 12th, 

from 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. The ‘dead 

of winter’ is not a good description 

when referring to the Quabbin! 

This pristine 18-mile long 

reservoir is secluded in almost 

55,000 acres of uninhabited 

woodland. We will explore the 

area in search of Bald Eagles, 

Porcupines, Coyotes, River Otters, 

Common Ravens, and Pileated 

Woodpeckers. We never 

know what we will find, but it’s 

always interesting. Fee: $45m/ 

$54nm 

Tracking Animals: Saturday, 

January 12th, 10:30 a.m. 

– 12:30 p.m. This program is designed 

for children at least 6 years 

old and a parent to learn about 

the clues animals leave behind at 

Stony Brook. You will be learn 

different animal tracks and signs 

as we heighten our awareness of 

the many animals that stay active 

all winter long. Please bring a 

lunch. Fee: $6ch-$9adm/ $7ch- 

$11adnm 

Winter Tree Identification 

(made easier): Sunday, January 

20th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet 

us at Wollomonopoag Pond in 

Wrentham MA for this FREE 

program. What is that shrub 

with all of the berries and how 

about the tree it is growing next 

to? Join us for an up-close look 

at trees and shrubs in their winter 

form. This hands-on workshop 

will guide you through the 

various methods of identifying 

trees in the winter months. We 

will discuss habitats and the attributes 

of trees that are helpful 

in placing a name to unknown 

trees. Dress for the weather and 

for going off the beaten path as 

we explore the forest for clues 

to help us identify the trees and 

shrubs we find interesting. This 

program is sponsored by the 

Wrentham Open Space Committee 

and generously supported 

by the Sweatt Fund. 

Sunday Stroll on the Sanctuary: 

4th Sunday of each month 

(this month January 27th), from 

4 -5:30 p.m. Join our Teacher 

Naturalist for a walk through 

Stony Brook. We will see what is 

happening on the sanctuary and 

stop to enjoy any interesting and 

unusual sights we come upon. 

Fee: Free for members only 

Join Bonnie Dittrich’s gentle 

yoga class! Most Tuesday evenings 

in our Program Room. It’s 

calming, centering, stimulating 

and very affordable with a $10 

donation per session. Come one 

day or as many as you like. No 

commitment necessary. Call to 

confirm class and time. 

Pre-registration is required for 

all programs (except as noted). 

For more details, visit the Mass 

Audubon webpage at www. 

massaudubon.org or contact 

us at (508) 528-3140. Register 

by phone, email (stonybrook@ 

massaudubon.org), fax (508-553- 

3864) or in person. Stony Brook 

is located at 108 North Street in 

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Do Something You’ll Love! 

Can you carry a tune? Have 

you thought of singing in a chorus? 

Join the Treblemakers, a regional 

non-audition community 

chorus based at the Hopkinton 

Center for the Arts. Under the 

direction of Dr. Richard Romiti, 

rehearsals for our spring concert 

begin the second Wednesday 

after New Year’s Day, January 

9, at 7:30 p.m. and continue on 

Wednesday evenings from 7:30 

– 9:15pm. Hopkinton Center for 

the Arts is at 98 Hayden Rowe 

Street, in Hopkinton. 

January and February at the 

Library 

The Holliston Public Library is located at 

752 Washington Street, Holliston 

The new year will bring more 

programs for adults at the Holliston 

Public Library. 

On Monday, January 7 at 7 

p.m. local author and “Chronicle” 

host Ted Reinstein will 

speak about his latest book, New 

England’s General Stores: Exploring 

an American Classic. The book 

includes Holliston’s own Fiske’s 

General Store and Ted’s program 

will include an interview 

with Holliston Town Historian 

Joanne Hulbert. 

Wildlife photographer Peter 

Christoph will visit to show a 

powerpoint show of his photos 

of the beautiful birds of Costa 

Rica on Tuesday, January 22 at 

7 p.m. 

The Treblemakers’ concert 

will be performed on Wednesday 

evening, May 1. Drop in 

and give us a try at our open 

rehearsals during the month of 

January. For more details, contact 

Carolyn Letvin at carolyn@ 

carolynletvin.com. The Treblemakers 

chorus is part of Enter 

Stage Left Theater, the resident 

theater company of the Hopkinton 

Center for the Arts. 

Check out all that HCA has 

to offer at www.hopartscenter. 

org. 

Craft lovers will get a chance 

to try their hand at the ancient 

art of floating ink on fabric in 

a silk scarf marbling workshop 

on Thursday, January 31 at 7 

p.m. This workshop includes all 

materials and no previous experience 

is necessary. It requires 

registration beginning Jan 10 by 

calling (508) 429-0617 or emailing 

hollistonlibrary@yahoo.com. 

There is a $ 5 fee per person due 

in cash or check on the night of 

the program to cover the cost of 

materials. Participants should 

sign up early as craft programs 

fill very quickly and this one is 

limited to 20. 

The library’s annual community 

reading program, One 

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Women first Monday meeting, 

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Morning Book Club, 11 a.m., 

p.m., Holliston Public Library, 

752 Washington St., Holliston, 

Sing, Unburied, Sing, by 

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Ted Reinstein will speak on 

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Holliston High School’s Student 

Council prom dress sale., 

12-4 p.m., Holliston High 

School. Find a donated dress 

for free or buy a consigned 

dress for no more than $100. 

Snow Date: January 26 


Auditions for Jubilate (children’s 

chorus ages 10-15)), 6:15 

– 7:15 p.m., First Congregational 

Church, 725 Washington 

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Book, One Holliston will take 

place in February and the 2019 

selection is Abdi Nor Iftin’s Call 

Me American. It is an inspiring 

memoir of his struggle to escape 

war-torn Somalia and come to 

live in Maine. Readers will get a 

chance to speak to Iftin by Skype 

on Monday, February 4 at 7 p.m. 

Copies of the book are available 

in print, electronic book and 

downloadable audio now to borrow 

with a valid library card. 

Dr. Allan Hughes will share 

his techniques for lessoning stress 

with “Meditation for Healthy 

Living” on Saturday, February 2 

at 10:30 a.m. 

All programs, unless otherwise 

noted, are free and open to 

all. More information is available 

at www.hollistonlibrary.org. 

Visit our website for 

more coupons and 

special offers on heating 

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Community Events 

Community Conversation 

hosted by Diverse Holliston, 

6-8 p.m., subject - hate symbols 

in the community, includes 

panel discussion with 

religious and education leadership, 

Sam Placentino Elementary 

School café, 235 

Woodland St., Holliston 


Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:30 

a.m. – 1:30 p.m., St. Mary’s 

Parish, 8 Church St., Holliston, 

call 1-800-RED-CROSS 


Wildlife photographer Peter 

Christoph will show photos of 

birds from Costa Rica, 7 p.m., 

Holliston Public Library, 752 

Washington St., Holliston 


Auditions for Jubilate (children’s 

chorus ages 10-15)), 6:15 

– 7:15 p.m., First Congregational 

Church, 725 Washington 

St., Holliston, sign up for 

a time at www.exsultet.us. 


Silk scarf marbling, 7 p.m., 

p.m., Holliston Public Library, 

752 Washington St., Holliston, 

register by Jan. 10, $5 fee 

per person, limited to 20 

February 2 

12th Annual Holliston Pantry 

Shelf SOUPER Bowl, 5-7:30 p.m., 

Christ the King Lutheran 

Church, 600 Central St., 

Holliston, features gourmet 

soup donated by local businesses 

and chances for prizes, 

Tickets at Coffee Haven, Holliston 

Superette and Town 

Clerk’s Office. Adults 12 and 

older $15, Seniors 65+ and 

children 6 to 11 $8, and admission 

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Sports 

After Tournament Play Last Year, 

Holliston Hockey Plans Course 

By Christopher Tremblay, 

Staff Sports Writer 

Last winter, for the first time 

since Dan Geary took over the 

Holliston hockey program, the 

Panthers advanced into the Division 

3 South Tournament. Unfortunately 

Holliston, which had 

earned a number 7 seed with a 

12-6-2 regular season record, was 

sent packing with a 4-2 loss to 

Dartmouth. Although the Panthers 

made a rather quick exit 

from the tournament, they got 

some well needed experience 

“We lost 8 seniors from that 

team, and I knew that we were 

going to be graduating that experience, 

so I carried a large team 

last year,” the Holliston Coach 

said. “That way, we were getting 

ready with those unproven players 

for this season.” 

Coming into the season, 

Geary’s biggest goal is progression. 

He is looking for the team 

to get better on a daily basis. 

As a typical coach, Geary is not 

particularly fond of losing, but if 

the team gives it everything they 

have, losing is not as bad. 

Following progression, Holliston 

wants to get back into the 

tournament and perform at a 

higher level than they did last 

season. 

“We have a good nucleus 

coming back, a lot of team speed 

with backend balance,” Geary 

said. “Our goaltending is also top 

notch and the rest of the league 

knows that our goalie can steal a 

game on any given night.” 

Looking to get the Panthers 

back into the post-season will be 

the tri-captains: senior forwards 

Alex Naya and Logan Brooks, 

the team’s only seniors, as well 

as junior Cooper DeCristafaro. 

Brooks will, unfortunately, not be 

taking to the ice this season as he 

tore his ACL during the football 

season, and his absence will be 

definitely missed this year. 

DeCristafaro was a center 

for the Panthers last winter as 

the team was loaded with senior 

defensemen. This year, he will 

return to his normal position in 

front of the net. 

“Coop is a very offensive 

minded player, and moving 

Holliston hockey has some work ahead to be successful in league, and, hopefully, tournament play this year. 

The team lost eight seniors, but its coach has planned ahead. 

Holliston Hockey captains, Alex Naya, Cooper DeCristaforo, and Logan 

Brooks 

him back to defense, we lose his 

punch (17 points last year),” the 

coach said. “But there is a benefit 

of moving him back – he sees 

the ice well to begin with, so now 

he’ll see the whole ice and make 

those offensive plays to get us 

going.” 

Last season the Panthers seniors 

accounted for 67% of the 

team’s goal scoring, so the underclassmen 

are going to have 

to pick up the slack this season 

if the Panthers are going to be 

successful. Sam Farrell is the 

teams returning leading scorer 

(he accounted for 18 points last 

year), while Kevin Balewicz had 

14 points as a freshman. Junior 

winger Robby Saponaro will 

be looked upon to put the puck 

in the net on a regular basis. In 

addition to Saponaro, sophomore 

forward Joe Lombardi has 

looked good so far and the coach 

is hoping that he can contribute. 

Defensively, the Panthers will 

go with five defenders adjusting 

as needed. DeCristafaro, junior 

Jackson Goughan and Tommy 

Labb will be the top three defenders 

for the Panthers this season. 

Goughan has experience as 

well as being on the ice a significant 

amount of time while bringing 

a physical ability and speed 

to the game. Labb, on the other 

hand, has ability but no real experience 

and is chomping at the 

bit to get onto the ice. 

The last line of defense will be 

sophomore goalie Nico Quatromoni. 

As a freshman keeper last 

season Quatromoni played in 19 

of Holliston’s 21 games posting a 

.920 save percentage. 

“Nico will challenge shooters 

and play the angles,” Geary 

said. “He brings confidence to 

the team and allows them to take 

chances. The confidence he exerts 

to the rest of the team allows 

them to create offense.” 

Playing in the Tri Valley 

League Holliston always has its 

work cut out for them as they will 

battle division 2 and 3 teams in 

10 games. If they are to be successful 

in the league as well as in 

the tournament, they are going 

to have to bring their game up 

a notch. According to Geary, 

Ashland and Westwood are the 

cream of the crop and should be 

the toughest opponents the Panthers 

will see during the regular 

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Sports 

Holliston Girls Quintet Eyes another Tourney 

Appearance 

By KEN HAMWEY, Staff 

Sports Writer 

The girls basketball team at 

Holliston High will be aiming for 

its second straight appearance in 

the playoffs, but coach Kurt Lorenzen 

and his Panthers know 

the journey won’t be easy. 

Lorenzen, who’s familiar with 

the girls program after coaching 

the freshman and jayvee teams, 

took the varsity reins this season. 

And, although he’s knowledgeable 

and well-versed coaching 

the sport, he’s acutely aware of 

how difficult it is to compete in 

the Tri Valley League and fully 

cognizant of what’s needed to be 

a post-season participant. 

“Our goals are to improve 

every day, whether it’s in practice 

or games, and to qualify for the 

playoffs,’’ he said. “The tourney 

goal is realistic, but the TVL is 

a strong conference from top to 

bottom. Qualifying will be hard, 

and we’ll have to be ready every 

night to battle the likes of Medfield, 

Hopkinton, Westwood and 

Ashland.’’ 

Last year’s contingent, which 

was coached by Dan Keefe, 

finished 11-9, then lost in the 

tourney’s opening round against 

Hopkinton. Four players on 

that squad graduated, including 

Grace Dzindolet, who was 

a 1,000-point scorer. Other key 

seniors who graduated are Tess 

Powers, Kami Kozubal and 

Abby Rae Wells. 

“This year’s team is young, 

and we’ve got a lot of learning 

to do,’’ said Lorenzen, who was 

a scholarship player at Eastern 

Illinois University. “We’ll need 

to gain experience quickly. Our 

depth is fine, but our underclassmen 

have to get minutes and 

learn on the job.’’ 

Holliston’s squad, however, 

does have a plethora of strengths, 

and Lorenzen likes what he’s 

sees. “We’ve got size,’’ he said. 

“We also have a high basketball 

IQ, along with speed and athleticism. 

The girls are also coachable 

and hard-working.’’ 

Three quality players who’ll 

be providing strong leadership 

are senior captains Eliza Altobelli, 

a 5-10 forward; guard 

Melanie Colman; and Brooke 

Geoffroy, a 6-foot forward-center. 

“Eliza is aggressive, strong 

on the boards, and she’s runs 

the court well,’’ Lorenzen said. 

“She’s a solid defender, and we’ll 

rely on her for offense. Melanie 

can play either guard position. A 

good ball-handler, she’s instinctive, 

distributes the ball effectively, 

and she can shoot. Brooke 

was the leading rebounder last 

year with about 10 a game. She’s 

a capable shot-blocker, and we’re 

hoping she picks up her scoring 

ability.’’ 

The squad’s only other senior 

is Grace Kerr, a wing/forward 

who promotes team chemistry. 

“Grace is a great team player 

who knows her role, works hard 

and is very coachable,’’ Lorenzen 

emphasized. 

The Panthers’ roster has 12 

players and only two are juniors. 

Lorenzen will be counting on 

both Jacqueline Alibrandi, a twoway 

guard, and forward Olivia 

Briggs. 

“Both played jayvee ball last 

year,’’ Lorenzen noted. “Jacqueline 

has a high hoop IQ, she’s 

a good shooter, handles the ball 

well and is solid fundamentally. 

Olivia can rebound and play defense. 

At 5-10, she’s skilled on offense. 

We want her to get points 

in the paint.’’ 

A trio of sophomores are 

guards, and they include 

Marykate Ward, Kelty Kober 

and Ellie Burke. “They display 

a lot of talent,’’ Lorenzen said. 

“They’re very athletic, fast and 

skilled. They’ll have to learn 

quickly, and we’re hoping to see 

them progress and be able to 

contribute. They’ll all get some 

playing time.’’ 

Lorenzen labels the three 

freshman on the roster as “a 

promising group.’’ They include 

guard Caroline Salley, wing Eva 

Bergloff and wing/forward 

Summer O’Neill. “Although they 

need to get varsity experience, 

they’re athletic, hard-working 

and skilled,’’ he noted. 

The Panthers, who opened 

their season with a loss to Sharon 

The 2018-19 edition of the Panthers’ girls’ basketball will strive to be an up-tempo offense that runs 

aggressively, passes effectively and plays pressure defense. 

and a win over Norton, are competing 

in the TVL’s Large Division, 

which includes Medfield, 

Westwood, Hopkinton, Ashland 

and Norwood. Lorenzen doesn’t 

have much of a scouting report 

on new league member Norwood 

but he’s quite familiar with 

the other squads. “They’re all 

well-coached, and they all have 

traditionally strong programs,’’ 

he offered. “We’ll have to be 

ready every night.’’ 

Lorenzen will be assisted by 

Brian Cheever, who also will 

serve as the program’s juniorvarsity 

coach. Cheever and Lorenzen 

have worked together for 

15 years. 

A firm believer in an athletic 

philosophy that focuses on competing 

hard and reaching one’s 

potential, Lorenzen is convinced 

that winning will be the by-product 

if a strong work ethic is in the 

mix. 

“The attributes I look for in 

players when compiling a roster 

are those who promote team 

chemistry, those who are fundamentally 

sound and those who 

are athletic,’’ he said. 

The 2018-19 edition of the 

Panthers will strive to be an uptempo 

offense that runs aggressively, 

passes effectively and plays 

pressure defense. The coach is a 

big believer in unselfish play that 

emphasizes passing efficiency. 

If all the above are in the mix, 

then the girls will find themselves 

in a comfortable place at the end 

of the regular season. That would 

be in the post-season tourney. 

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Newly Formed Group “Healthy Holliston Homes” 

Questions Safety of Glyphosate 


A new local Facebook page 

has popped up of late, this one 

aimed at the chemicals in our 

food --- specifically glyphosate, 

a synthetic amino acid found in 

common weed killer. The group, 

which had 51 members at press 

time and is planning a meeting 

January 10th, at 7 p.m., in the 

second floor meeting room of the 

Holliston Fire Station, 

Healthy Holliston Homes has 

recently been started by Diana 

Phillips, a Mom and an organic 

farmer in town whose aim is 

to get a dairy up and running. 

A member of the Northeast 

Organic Farming Association 

(NOFA), Phillips attends a number 

of conferences by the group. 

“The issue of glyphosate has 

been on the forefront of these,” 

says Phillips, who has been 

convinced by the research and 

writings of Stephanie Seness, a 

Senior Research Scientist at the 

MIT Computer Science and Artificial 

Intelligence Laboratory 

who also has a BS in Biophysics. 

“One of her messages is that 

glyphosate’s chemical structure 

replaces the amino acid, glycine. 

If you think back to college biology, 

glycine is a protein – a building 

block in our DNA.” When 

glycine is replaced by glyphosate, 

says Phillips, the protein no longer 

behaves normally. 

Glyphosate has been known 

to inhibit the synthesis of three 

particular amino acids --Tyrosine—dopamine 

levels, Tryptophan-precurser 

to serotonin and 

melatonin and Phenylalanine. 

Because these amino acids are 

obtained from dietary sources in 

mammals, glyphosate has been 

believed to be nontoxic to humans. 

Phillips doesn’t buy it, and 

she points out to tyrosine’s connection 

to dopamine levels, and 

tryptophan as a precursor to serotonin 

and melatonin. 

“There are many conditions 

on the rise. We have an epidemic 

of autoimmune diseases and 

ADHD,” says Phillips, who says 

Seness’ extensive research connecting 

the chemical to health 

conditions makes sense. 

“Unfortunately, you go into 

the hardware store or BJ’s, or 

Tractor Supply, and it’s marketed 

as being safe. You have to follow 

the money when you look at who 

does these safety studies. 

I feel like, we as a community 

can go after the low hanging 

fruit and discourage the use of 

glyphosate in town,” says Phillips. 

She points to a 2016 pollinator-friendly 

non-binding set of 

guidelines adopted in the town 

of Great Barrington in 2016 as 

a precedent. 

“I’m not suggesting we do 

This NIH image shows the molecular structure of glyphosate, a synthetic amino acid found in popular 

herbicide. While marketed as safe for humans, recent research may suggest the chemical disrupts the 

behavior of proteins in DNA, leading to chronic disease. A local Facebook group, Healthy Holliston Homes, 

aims to encourage a reduction of the use of this chemical in town, and it’s having an in-person meeting at 

7 p.m. on January 10th at Holliston Fire Station. 

something to get us in legal trouble,” 

says Phillips, who know the 

town cannot ban the herbicide. 

“But we can raise awareness 

among our community and on 

the local level (perhaps) be able 

to pass some sort of nonbinding 

resolution that says we don’t support 

the use of glyphosate for our 

water, that would be great, and 

that would send a message locally.” 

Ultimately, Phillips hopes 

that message could spread statewide. 

“We live in a culture of America 

– out of sight, out of mind if 

I can just look good, I can feel 

good. For some people, having 

the perfect lawn makes them 

feel good emotionally, but it’s not 

good for our health, or the health 

of the town. All of that leads to 

our water systems, and we’re 

drinking it.” 

Phillips says she understands 

there is a level of privilege in her 

message, and she doesn’t expect 

everyone to suddenly all eat organic, 

for example. “But let’s not 

blindly spray Round Up to get 

rid of poison ivy. Is it a pain? Yes, 

but what do we want for our future 

environment.” 

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