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Sahagian A Rare Breed In His 

Approach To Lacrosse 

By KEN HAMWEY 

Staff Sports Writer 

Holliston High coach John 

Mulvaney calls co-captain 

Brian Sahagian “a very special 

lacrosse player.’’ He also 

rates the senior midfielder as 

one of the five best players he’s 

coached in his five years at the 

Panthers’ helm. 

What defines Sahagian 

and makes him a breed apart 

is his mature approach to setting 

goals, the way he views his 

leadership role, and the style 

he relies on to produce positive 

results. 

Sahagian just happens to be 

a triple threat — on a lacrosse 

field, in a swimming pool and 

in the classroom. 

The Holliston native, who 

is vice president of the senior 

class, has a 4.06 GPA and is a 

two-time National Honor Society 

student who’ll study mechanical 

engineering at Boston 

University in the fall. Sahagian, 

who excelled in four freestyle 

events for the Panthers’ swim 

and dive team, was a two-time 

Brian Sahagian is a two-time National Honor Society student. 

Tri Valley League all-star and a 

key cog for the boys squad that 

finished the winter season as 

TVL champions. 

Mulvaney, who’s coached 

the Panthers to three tournament 

appearances, speaks 

emphatically about Sahagian’s 

strengths in lacrosse. 

“Brian has a very high lacrosse 

IQ and he’s excellent in 

transition,’’ Mulvaney noted. 

“He’s got speed and quickness, 

is very athletic, and flexible on 

offense and defense. He capably 

directs players into position 

and his body control is exceptional. 

He’s a two-time captain 

who leads by example and by 

being vocal, supportive and encouraging.’’ 

Sahagian’s team goals at the 

start of the season included a 

berth in the playoffs and a desire 

to advance as far as possi- 

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Puppies Dumped 

on Side of Road; 

Investigation Ongoing 

By Susan Manning 

Staff Writer 

Six young puppies, estimated to 

be barely a week old, were found 

abandoned on the side of Cedar 

Street on Friday night, May 13. 

As of press time, one puppy 

died. 

April 21, 2018 9 am to Noon 

At the Holliston high School parking lot 

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According to Holliston Detective 

Ciara Maguire, the remaining 

dogs are doing well. 

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are being cared for by Ashland/ 

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continued from page 1 

ble in the tourney. At Local Town 

Pages deadlines, a tourney invitation 

seems remote. Holliston’s 

record was 4-10. Sahagian’s other 

team goal, however, is even more 

admirable. He wanted to build 

Holliston’s lacrosse tradition by 

getting his teammates to perform 

community service. 

“We shoveled driveways and 

sidewalks in six large neighborhoods,’’ 

he said. “We did that for 

each of the three major snowstorms 

last winter. We got lots of 

thanks and some residents paid 

us. Instead of taking money, we 

suggested they donate it to the 

program.’’ 

Another project occurred in 

April — another clean-up job. 

“The new turf field had lots of 

trash on it,’’ Sahagian noted. 

“After a practice, the entire team 

removed all the trash.’’ 

The personal goals he set for 

lacrosse this spring weren’t about 

increasing his goals and assist totals. 

They were aimed at individual 

improvement to help his team. 

“I wanted to become a quality 

leader as a captain and to improve 

my play as a midfielder,’’ he said. 

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Sahagian scored 48 goals and 

assisted on 32 last year. This season, 

in spite of missing four games 

because of a concussion, he had 

24 goals and 18 assists at Local 

Town Pages deadline. 

Preferring to lead by example, 

Sahagian says he’s not afraid to 

speak up. “If some guidance is 

needed, I’ll be vocal,’’ he said. “I 

also strive to be supportive and 

encouraging.’’ 

Sahagian calls his style of play 

“strategic,’’ and that’s linked to his 

height and weight. 

“At 5-8 and 160 pounds, I’ve 

got to be faster, more instinctive 

and quicker in transition,’’ 

he emphasized. “And, I’ve got to 

play with my head up because it’s 

important to know what the opposition 

and my teammates are 

going to do. Another key is being 

mentally tough and resilient. I’m 

able to rally if it seems like I’m 

defeated. When I’m down, I stay 

composed. 

Returning to action after his 

concussion, Sahagian gladly 

rejoined the Panthers’ other 

midfielders whom he rates as 

top-notch contributors. They are 

senior co-captain Nick Cotting 

and sophomores Harry Smith 

and Kevin Sahagian (younger 

brother). 

“Nick is dependable on and off 

the field,’’ Sahagian said. “A good 

leader, he’s got a cannon for a 

shot. Harry gives all-out effort all 

the time and he’s adept at scooping 

up ground balls and giving 

us possession. Kevin has stepped 

into his role and is our go-to-guy 

on faceoffs.’’ 

Sahagian is also upbeat about 

Mulvaney. “He’s passionate about 

lacrosse,’’ Sahagian said. “After 

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his sons graduated, he remained 

as the team’s coach. He likes to 

have fun in practice but he knows 

how to motivate us and get the 

players prepared.’’ 

Sahagian was very prepared in 

a match against Ashland last year. 

“They beat us in our first meeting 

and in our second game we didn’t 

seem to have much energy,’’ 

he said. “The game was tied at 

halftime. The coach asked me to 

speak, so I focused on getting motivated 

and re-energized. We won, 

11-7 and I finished with five goals 

and an assist Four of the five goals 

came in the second half.’’ 

The 18-year-old Sahagian says 

his top thrill occurred as a freshman. 

“We were at Wayland and 

it was their senior night,’’ he recalled. 

“We had to win that game 

to qualify for the tourney. Our 

upperclassmen scored some awesome 

goals and we won by two 

points. I didn’t play much but it 

was so rewarding and fun. It felt 

like we won a championship.’’ 

Relying on an athletic philosophy 

that stresses reaching his potential, 

Sahagian is quick to point 

to valuable life lessons he’s learned 

from competing in lacrosse and 

swimming. “Some life lessons I’ve 

learn in sports include overcoming 

adversity, learning how to be 

resilient, how to build team chemistry 

and how to become a quality 

leader,’’ he noted. “I also learned 

how to allow teammates to realize 

their strengths and their roles.’’ 

At Boston University, Sahagian 

will devote most of his time 

to academics but he does plan 

to compete in either lacrosse or 

swimming at the club or intramural 

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Brian Sahagian (right) controls the ball in a game against Hopkinton. 

College will provide Sahagian 

with a new routine and a new 

chapter of his life. And, while 

he’s looking forward to college 

life, he knows his career at Holliston 

High is heading for the finish 

line. 

“I’ll miss the school, my 

teammates and coaches and all 

the teachers,’’ Sahagian emphasized. 

“I can’t thank them 

enough. But, I’m a bit nervous 

about the future. It’s the kind of 

feeling that will make me work to 

ensure a positive future.’’ 

When he learned of Mulvaney 

ranking him in the top five players 

that he’s coached, Sahagian was 

honored. “I’m humbled by that,’’ 

he said. “There’s been some great 

players who’ve competed here in 

the last four years and they’ve had 

success in college. I’m honored to 

be thought of that way.’’ 

Brian Sahagian has lived and 

breathed lacrosse — 13 years in 

the youth leagues, four years at 

the AAU level and four more on 

Holliston’s varsity squad. He says 

he feels like he’s made a positive 

impact. 

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Story Time with Chief Cassidy Wins Communicator Award 

The winners of the 28th Annual 

Communicator Awards have 

officially been announced by the 

Academy of Interactive and Visual 

Arts (AIVA). With over 5,000 

entries received from across the 

US and around the world, the 

Communicator Awards is the 

largest and most competitive 

awards program honoring creative 

excellence for communications 

professionals. 

Story Time with Chief Cassidy: 

“Let’s Meet a Firefighter” 

(Episode 20) was recognized as 

an Award of Excellence winner. 

Other winners of the Award of 

Excellence, the competition’s 

highest honor, include Forbes, 

The Walt Disney Company 

Europe & Africa, Mattel, State 

Farm, Philips, T-Mobile, and 

NASA Television. 

“Coming in as the new managing 

director of the AIVA, I was 

thrilled to be greeted by such a 

high level of creativity amongst 

the submissions for the 28th 

season of The Communicator 

Awards,” said new AIVA managing 

director Lauren Angeloni. 

“I want to congratulate all of the 

honorees for their well-deserved 

wins. I would also like to extend 

deep and sincere thanks to our 

jurors, who have devoted a massive 

amount of time to give back 

to their communities in the evaluation 

of so much amazing and 

powerful work.” 

Story Time with Chief Cassidy 

is a production of Holliston 

Cable Access Television (HCAT), 

with Bruce Gilfoy on camera and 

Chris McKnerney as editor. The 

series began in April 2020, as a 

way for the fire chief to share 

key fire safety messages with students 

during the early days of 

the COVID-19 lockdown. Since 

then, more than 30 episodes 

have been produced and posted 

to HCAT’s YouTube channel, 

Facebook page, and Twitter feed. 

In December 2020, Story Time 

with Chief Cassidy was selected 

as a 3rd Place winner in the B1 

Children & Youth category of 

Alliance for Community Media 

– Northeast (ACM-NE) Region 

Video Festival. In September 

2021, Cassidy and Gilfoy presented 

a workshop, Lights, Camera, 

Action!, at the 26th Annual 

Massachusetts Fire & Life Safety 

Education Conference in Hyannis, 

MA; showcasing the partnership 

between the fire department 

and public access television station. 

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Founded by passionate communications 

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The pups were left between 8 

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Maguire said it is an ongoing 

investigation and all leads are 

being followed. 

“Somebody knows why these 

puppies were left helpless on the 

side of the road … Friday night. 

They know where the mother is 

or was, and they know the circumstance 

behind their abandonment. 

I am still waiting for 

that person to contact me. 

“They made a mistake last 

Friday night, but they can choose 

to do the right thing now by contacting 

me,” she said. 

While no reward is being offered, 

there is an ongoing investigation 

as abandoning animals is 

illegal in Massachusetts. 

“We are not offering a reward. 

Moving forward that may 

be considered by private animal 

rescue agencies, but not likely by 

the Police Department, (as that’s 

not in our normal operating procedure),” 

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Vendors are invited to submit 

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Sept. 25) at 547 Washington St. 

Set up time is 7:30 to 9:30am. 

This old-fashioned country 

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Holliston Vision Center zooms in on patients’ needs 

By Christie Vogt 

Dr. Roselyn Jeun, the owner 

of Holliston Vision Center, 

prides herself on being a small 

provider who’s big on community. 

“Since 2010, when I purchased 

the practice, I have really 

enjoyed getting to know and take 

care of a lot of people in town,” 

Jeun says. “At some offices, patients 

get shuffled along and only 

get one minute with the doctor; 

I don’t want to work that way. I 

want to get to know my patients.” 

Jeun and her team at Holliston 

Vision Center offer comprehensive 

and medical eye exams, contact 

lens evaluation, laser vision 

and cataract co-management 

and a wide selection of eyewear. 

Jeun has been an optometrist for 

more than 20 years and possesses 

training that makes her particularly 

skilled at fitting specialized 

contact lenses on “hard-to-fit” 

eyes, such as those with irregular 

corneas due to eye diseases. 

Her expertise in orthokeratology 

is a “real practice definer” 

for Holliston Vision Center, Jeun 

says. Through orthokeratology, 

special lenses can be used to reshape 

the eye, similar to how 

dental retainers shape teeth, she 

says. The process is effective for 

nearsighted patients, Jeun explains, 

and she has been fitting 

such lenses since 2005. Jeun finds 

it particularly rewarding being 

able to use orthokeratology to 

slow down nearsightedness in 

children. 

The clinic’s dry eye care services 

also help the practice stand 

out. While many providers offer 

dry eye care, Holliston Vision 

Center uses TearCare, a treatment 

that involves the use of 

heated strips that melt congested 

oil glands and provide a “deep 

Dr. Roselyn Jeun looks forward to welcoming new patients at Holliston 

Vision Center. 

cleaning” for the eyes that can 

bring welcome relief. 

Jeun suggests children and 

adults have a check-up with an 

optometrist every one to two 

years, even if they don’t have 

noticeable problems. When children 

visit a pediatrician, they 

only receive an eye screening, 

not a comprehensive eye exam, 

Jeun cautions, and full exams are 

necessary to monitor eye health 

and visual performance. 

As of May 20, the clinic will 

no longer accept vision plans like 

VSP and EyeMed but will continue 

to accept major medical 

plans. Jeun explains that vision 

plans often limit patient choices 

and make it difficult for doctors 

to operate. Patient experience 

will improve without the red tape 

of these plans, Jeun says, and 

many medical insurers will cover 

routine eye exams. Patients may 

also pay out-of-pocket and then 

submit their receipts and claim 

directly to their vision plan for 

possible reimbursement. 

“Unlike some places where 

you feel like a number, that’s the 

last thing I want people to feel 

like,” Jeun says. “We really listen 

to people and get them what 

they need. It’s not about selling, 

it’s about taking care and paying 

attention to patients.” 

Such attention to detail was 

critical in the care of one recent 

patient, Jeun shares. The patient 

came into the clinic due to 

abnormal vision symptoms but 

upon examination, his eyes indicated 

no issues. Jeun informed 

his primary care doctor and advised 

the patient to go immediately 

to the emergency room as 

his symptoms were indicative of 

an artery blockage. “He had a 

major blockage in his carotid artery 

and could’ve had a stroke,” 

Jeun explains. “I’m happy he 

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Program (HIP). Eligible vendors 

include farmers’ markets, farm 

stands, mobile markets, and community-supported 

agriculture 

farm share programs (CSAs). 

Applications can be submitted 

through June 8. 

Out Post Farm LLC is one 

of the Farm & Farmers’ Market 

SNAP Equipment Grant Awardees. 

The Administration also announced 

that 17 farmers and 

farmers’ markets were awarded 

over $25,000 in equipment 

grants to expand local food access 

points for residents with low 

incomes across the Commonwealth. 

This second round of 

awards provides equipment at 

no cost to direct-marketing farms 

and farmers’ markets to facilitate 

the acceptance of Supplemental 

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Farmers and farmers’ markets 

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“Enrolling more Healthy 

Incentives Program vendors 

and opening another 

round of the SNAP equipment 

grant funding reflects 

the Administration’s commitment 

to offer Massachusetts 

households with healthy and 

culturally accessible food and 

support a strong local food system,” 

said Secretary of Health 

and Human Services Marylou 

Sudders. “These efforts build on 

the success of the Food Security 

Infrastructure Grant Program 

and the previous addition of 39 

HIP vendors as we continue to 

promote food security across the 

Commonwealth.” 

“The Baker-Polito Administration 

continues to seek opportunities 

that both strengthen 

the Commonwealth’s food supply 

system while also increasing 

access to healthy produce,” 

said Energy and Environmental 

Affairs Secretary Kathleen 

Theoharides. “By expanding the 

Healthy Incentives Program and 

providing SNAP equipment benefits, 

we are able to better meet 

the needs of so many by directly 

addressing food insecurity issues 

within our communities.” 

Applicants for the Notice of 

Opportunity will be evaluated on 

a multitude of criteria including 

their ability to establish HIP access 

points in areas with limited 

existing access or other food access 

barriers and respond to the 

needs of prioritized communities 

and populations, including 

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and rates of chronic disease 

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high. Vendors who can 

service SNAP clients with disabilities 

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who have historically accessed 

fewer HIP locations compared to 

other client populations, will also 

be strongly considered. Further, 

applications will be evaluated on 

their ability to distribute food in 

innovative models that reach 

clients where they live and 

on vendors’ commitment to 

serve SNAP clients in culturally 

appropriate ways. 

“The Healthy Incentives 

Program is a powerful tool in 

our work to address food security 

issues across the state. 

SNAP farm vendors also provide 

important access points 

for low-income individuals 

and families. These programs 

not only increase access to fresh, 

healthy and locally grown food 

for SNAP clients, but also bring 

critical economic support to our 

local farms and communities,” 

said Department of Transitional 

Assistance Acting Commissioner 

Mary Sheehan. “The HIP Notice 

of Opportunity will allow us 

to extend the reach of this impactful 

program to communities 

that have historically experienced 

higher rates of food insecurity 

and chronic disease or face structural 

barriers to food access, 

continuing the Administration’s 

focus on an equitable and just 

food system.” 

“I wish to thank DTA for their 

leadership in administering the 

SNAP Equipment Grant, and 

USDA for funding the program 

which provides Massachusetts 

famers and farmers markets with 

mobile hardware and software 

in order to process SNAP and 

HIP transactions,” said John 

Lebeaux, Commissioner of the 

Department of Agricultural Resources. 

“Likewise, we are excited 

that DTA is releasing a HIP 

Notice of Opportunity. HIP has 

become integral to so many Massachusetts 

farms over the last few 

years, and we have seen a significant 

increase in HIP’s use during 

the pandemic. Additional farms 

joining the program will not only 

increase business opportunities 

for Massachusetts Agricultural 

businesses, but increase fresh 

food access for thousands of customers 

utilizing SNAP and HIP.” 

The SNAP equipment grant 

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in collaboration with MDAR and 

with financial support from the 

United States Department of 

Agriculture (USDA). More information 

on the grant opportunity, 

applicant eligibility, and eligible 

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The free mobile SNAP processing 

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The winter SNAP equipment 

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January 14, 2022 – February 

18, 2022. Farms and farmers’ 

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receive new or updated SNAP 

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facilitating the acceptance of 

SNAP at mobile locations across 

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Diversification in developed 

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Good thing there’s bonds. 

Oh wait, US bond market via 

the BarCap Agg Index -10% is 

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And cash, true it didn’t lose 

principal but purchasing power 

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months, and if you’ve been to a 

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Banquet, Let It Bleed (headline 

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Sticky Fingers. Yet, they found 

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Dancing Arts Center to Present 

Coppélia at Ashland High School 

Holliston‘s Dancing Arts Center 

is proud to bring top-notch 

dance to our local community 

with a full-scale presentation of 

the ballet Coppélia! For one matinée 

performance only, the production 

will take place at 4 p.m. 

on June 12, at Ashland High 

School in Ashland. 

Coppélia is a fun and familyfriendly 

ballet filled with humor, 

bright costumes, and lively dancing. 

Set to the well-known and 

beautiful score by Léo Delibes, 

the story centers around the 

feisty Swanilda, her mischievous 

fiancé Franz, and their adventures 

with the nutty Dr. Coppelius 

and his workshop of life-like 

dolls. With traditional choreography 

adapted and staged by directors 

Gregg Saulnier and Patrick 

Notaro, preparations for the 

production are well underway at 

Dancing Arts Center’s Holliston 

studios. Students aged 6 and up 

are learning the sprightly mazurka, 

the antics of Swanilda’s 

friends, the lovely Waltz of the 

Hours, and four solos of Dawn, 

Prayer (danced by 16-year-old 

Alexandra Tokar of Ashland), 

Work, and Folly. Featuring Holliston 

natives Gabrielle Schmid, 

16, as Swanilda and Cincinnati 

Ballet trainee and Dancing Arts 

Center alumnus Trevor Pinter- 

Parsons, 19, as Franz with Mr. 

Saulnier as Dr. Coppelius, Coppélia 

at Ashland High School will 

enhance the local arts community 

and bring joy to every member 

of the audience. 

“We are thrilled with the opportunity 

to showcase our students’ 

talents and hard work 

at this venue, so close to their 

homes, friends, and families,” 

said Mr. Saulnier. “While it’s an 

adventure to travel to Boston or 

New York to see great ballet, a 

local production like this brings 

the experience of live dance performance 

to a wider audience.” 

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Michael Shain and Maggie Mcissac are 

representing Thanks To Yanks a local nonprofit 

that serves those who serve. 

Thanks To Yanks is financially supporting 

a 96-year-old Army veteran who served 

in the Pacific, Nicholas De Maria, and his 

daughter Jo-Ann Morgan, to go on a June 

Honor Flight. 

Honor Flight sends World War II and 

Korean veterans to Washington, D.C., to reflect 

at their particular war memorial. 

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military families.” 

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MassBay Student Has ‘Will’ to Succeed 

When Will Morelli of Holliston 

was a senior in high school, 

he dreamed of attending the 

University of Massachusetts 

(UMass) Amherst, but believed 

this dream would be tough to accomplish. 

“In high school I didn’t do as 

well academically as I wanted 

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UMass. My family members suggested 

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save money before transferring to 

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MassBay offered, he discovered 

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credits between Massachusetts 

state colleges and universities. 

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easily transfer credits, it solidified 

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“I didn’t know much about 

community college before coming 

to MassBay, and I honestly 

never considered it,” he continued. 

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to four-year universities and they 

didn’t understand why I wanted 

to go to MassBay. I am thrilled 

that I didn’t let anyone influence 

my decision. The experience 

I received here was incredibly 

valuable. The small class sizes 

allowed me to know my professors 

on a personal level, and the 

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gave me a perspective I typically 

wouldn’t have had otherwise. 

MassBay was my second chance 

to prove to myself and everyone 

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Holliston HS Grads Inducted to 

Phi Beta Kappa 

Three students in the Holliston High 

School Class of 2018 were recently inducted 

into The Phi Beta Kappa Society. 

They are among the first inductees of the 

newly installed Gamma Chapter of Rhode 

Island at Providence College. This honor 

society is the oldest in our nation, dating 

back to 1776. 293 colleges have chapters, 

with 5% of students chosen as members. 

(L to R) Maria Gentile is graduating 

summa cum laude with a Biology and 

Secondary Education double major and 

Spanish minor. She plans to teach high 

school Biology in the fall. Morgan Perry 

is graduating magna cum laude with a 

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She will start her career in JP Morgan 

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magna cum laude with a degree in Public & 

Community Service Studies with a Spanish 

minor. She has accepted a position as 

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going to be successful in college. 

My MassBay transfer advisor, 

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how to best schedule my classes 

to use my time wisely. In addition, 

she was always available to 

answer my questions and help 

me create a plan to transfer to a 

four-year college and pursue my 

bachelor’s degree.” 

“Will focused on the next 

steps that would allow him to 

transfer,” said MassBay coordinator 

of transfer affairs and 

articulation Karen Akukwe. “I 

watched Will thrive at MassBay, 

and he told me that he hadn’t experienced 

this level of academic 

success previously. It was amazing 

to witness his excitement. 

His eagerness to participate and 

engage in the process made him 

a natural problem solver, which 

will serve him well into his future 

college career and beyond.” 

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Sports 

Salley Hoping HHS Lacrosse Team Excels In Playoffs 

Panthers’ Captain Recovering From Injury 

By KEN HAMWEY 

Staff Sports Writer 

Caroline Salley was a sophomore 

starter on the Holliston girls 

soccer team that beat Winchester 

and won a state championship. 

Now, the senior midfielder, who’s 

in her final season of lacrosse, 

would be thrilled if she could experience 

another state title as her 

three-sports career at Holliston 

heads for the finish line. 

Qualifying for tourney play 

and striving for a state championship 

were Salley’s goals before 

the lacrosse season began but 

now there’s an additional objective. 

She just wants to get healthy 

and be ready for the playoffs. 

The 5-foot-3 Salley, a threesport 

captain in soccer, basketball 

and lacrosse, suffered a fractured 

wrist after helping the Panthers 

go 5-2 after seven games. The injury, 

however, isn’t likely to prevent 

her from competing in the 

post-season. 

“I slipped on the turf at practice 

and ended up with a wrist 

fracture,’’ said Salley. “Hopefully, 

I’ll be cleared to play after 

three weeks if all goes well. That 

would enable me to play in our 

final four games and be ready for 

the tourney.’’ 

The personable Salley, who’s 

a dynamic performer in the classroom 

(4.0 GPA and on her way 

Caroline Salley will major in 

neuroscience at Boston College. 

to Boston College), was upbeat 

and positive after learning of her 

setback. 

“At least it happened at a point 

where I can return and finish 

the season,’’ Salley emphasized. 

“I started the season and I’ll be 

ready to finish it.’’ In the seven 

matches she played, the personable 

Salley scored seven goals 

and assisted on three others. 

The Holliston native is a 

study in mental toughness and 

resiliency, two attributes she lists 

as valuable life lessons that she’s 

learned in athletics. 

“Mental toughness is one of 

my strengths,’’ Salley offered. “In 

lacrosse, I might miss a ground 

ball but the key is to bounce 

back, recover and don’t lose 

focus. Being mentally tough and 

Caroline Salley is in transition and on the move to help Holliston’s 

offensive attack. 

resilient is all about overcoming 

challenges. To return and help 

our team be successful in the 

post-season is my No. 1 priority.’’ 

Losing Salley wasn’t what 

coach Ali Jacobs and the rest of 

the Panthers were expecting but 

they’ve weathered her absence. 

They’ve gone from 5-2 to 11-2 at 

Local Town Pages deadline. 

“Caroline is a competitive 

two-way midfielder,’’ Jacobs said. 

“She’s got a high lacrosse IQ, she 

can pass and score, defend and 

get draws. Her transition game 

is excellent, always able to cut to 

the ball and clear quickly. She’s 

also got speed and superb skills.’’ 

A Tri Valley League all-star 

in soccer and basketball, Salley 

likely would have added lacrosse 

to her all-star collection if she 

didn’t miss three weeks. What 

makes the 18-year-old so effective 

is her passion for playing as 

a midfielder. 

“I like the position because it 

gives you free range where you 

cover a lot of ground,’’ she said. 

“The transition game requires 

a quick mind-set to avoid a defender 

when you’re on offense. 

Anticipation is a big plus to help 

a midfielder read and react, especially 

when a pass is in order.’’ 

Besides mental toughness 

and the attributes Jacobs listed, 

Salley is also quick and able to 

rely on endurance. “Sometimes 

a midfielder can be competing 

for more than five minutes at 

a time,’’ she said. “It’s a position 

where you have to be in 

shape and endure some lengthy 

stretches.’’ 

Salley firmly believes a state 

title could be in the Panthers’ 

future. 

“We’ve got the talent, we’re 

dedicated and all four of the senior 

captains have made the state 

title their primary goal.’’ 

The other captains are attackers 

Abby and Bridget Glynn and 

defender Lily Sawyers. “They’re 

quality leaders, they’re talented 

and their skills are exceptional,’’ 

Salley noted. 

A big fan of Jacobs, Salley admires 

her coach because “she’s 

knows the game, she’s a terrific 

motivator, and is outstanding at 

getting her players prepared.’’ 

Salley, who started playing 

lacrosse at seven, was extremely 

prepared when the Panthers 

played Hopkinton earlier this 

season. “Our 18-10 victory was 

the first time we’ve beaten Hopkinton 

in three years,’’ Salley 

said. “Our team chemistry was 

excellent and I played a good allaround 

game, especially in transition.’’ 

As far as her top thrill at Holliston 

goes, lacrosse will have to 

take a back seat to the 2019 soccer 

team that won a state crown. 

“That was such a cool experience,’’ 

Salley said. “It was surreal, 

just an amazing moment. The 

match was at Worcester State, 

there was a sea of fans wearing 

red and we defeated Winchester, 

3-2. That was such a wonderful 

time for Holliston.’’ 

A player who relies on patience 

because “I prefer to pass,’’ 

Salley, however, is aggressive in 

the classroom. Her 4.0 GPA attests 

to that. She’s on the student 

council and she’s a two-time 

member of National Honor Society. 

Her major at Boston College 

will be neuroscience. 

“I plan to play club or intramurals 

at BC but I’m not sure 

if it’ll be soccer or lacrosse,’’ she 

said. 

A versatile three-sport athlete, 

Salley’s competitive philosophy 

is a combination of winning, 

reaching her potential and having 

fun. “If an athlete is reaching 

his or her potential, then winning 

and enjoyment will follow,’’ she 

said. “Sports also help to a player 

to learn valuable life lessons. Besides 

resilience, I’ve learned to be 

selfless, or a team player, and I’ve 

learned how to be an effective 

leader.’’ 

A captain who leads by example 

and by being vocal, Salley 

says she also strives to be encouraging 

and supportive of all her 

teammates. She’s learned how to 

be encouraging because of her 

parents and her siblings. “My 

parents (Brian and Celeste) and 

my sisters and brother (Katie, 

Lauren and Ben) have been so 

supportive. My siblings kind of 

set the pace for my athletic development 

and my parents have 

been very encouraging.’’ 

During her freshman and 

junior seasons of lacrosse (sophomore 

year sports canceled because 

of the pandemic), Salley 

and the Panthers faced Bedford 

both times and lost to them in the 

second round as a freshman and 

in the third round last year. She’s 

wouldn’t mind another chance. 

“The third time would be 

a charm,’’ she emphasized. “I 

know some of their players from 

club lacrosse. We’d have a good 

chance of winning if we faced 

them in the playoffs. 

Now that her final season of 

interscholastic sports at Holliston 

is nearing the end, Salley calls 

this time “bittersweet.’’ 

“Holliston and three varsity 

sports have been a major part 

of my life,’’ she said. “There’s 

been some great highlights and 

my teammates and coaches have 

been wonderful. I’m sad it’s ending 

but I’m wicked excited about 

my future at BC. I’ll meet some 

new people and still compete at 

some level.’’ 

The state playoffs will be 

Caroline Salley’s final stop as a 

Panther. She’s hoping it’ll be as 

memorable a moment as soccer 

was in 2019.


Senate Passes Major Climate Bill 

Amid alarming reports by 

the Intergovernmental Panel on 

Climate Change, the Massachusetts 

Senate passed a major bill, 

S.2819, An Act Driving Climate 

Policy Forward, or the Drive 

Act. The bill addresses climate 

change in three primary areas— 

clean energy, transportation, 

and buildings—with the aim of 

achieving the Commonwealth’s 

ambitious goal of reaching netzero 

emissions by 2050, which 

the Legislature codified into law 

in 2021. 

“Combatting climate change 

requires an honest assessment 

of the challenges before us, and 

constant work to change the 

course we are on,” stated Senate 

President Karen E. Spilka (D- 

Ashland). “I’m proud to say that 

the Senate has never shied away 

from either, and that we continue 

to lead on taking action to combat 

climate change. The Drive 

Act takes important steps to expand 

clean energy, encourage 

the adoption of electric vehicles, 

reduce emissions from the building 

sector, and foster a workforce 

for our future, while two additional 

bills will help homeowners 

dealing with oil spills and protect 

open spaces. I’d like to thank 

Senators Barrett, Creem, Gobi 

and Eldridge, Senate Ways and 

Means Chair Rodrigues, and all 

of Senators who offered amendments 

to make this climate package 

stronger.” 

“Today’s passage of an Act 

Driving Climate Policy Forward 

is a reflection of the Senate’s 

strong commitment to an 

all-hands-on deck approach to 

boldly confronting our climate 

challenges head on,” said Senator 

Michael J. Rodrigues (D- 

Westport), Chair of the Senate 

Committee on Ways and Means. 

“Thank you to the Senate President 

and her team for their leadership 

and guidance, and thank 

you to Senator Barrett, Senator 

Creem, their staffs, the Senate 

Ways and Means team, and all 

the members of the Senate for 

lending their voices and contributions 

throughout this process. 

With the passage of this comprehensive 

climate package, we are 

another step closer to ensuring 

the Commonwealth meets its 

ambitious goal of net-zero carbon 

emissions by 2050.” 

“We know climate change is 

relentless, so we think Massachusetts 

needs to be relentless, too,” 

stated Senator Mike Barrett (D- 

Lexington), Senate Chair of the 

Telecommunications, Utilities 

and Energy Committee. “No 

one’s around to give out ‘A’s’ for 

effort. What matters are results. 

An Act Driving Climate Policy 

Forward pushes back against 

global warming on multiple 

fronts, and with an emphasis on 

innovation and smart experimentation. 

It’s about thinking longrange 

but executing now, in the 

short term. It’s about problemsolving, 

confidence, and even optimism.” 

“The Drive Act will help 

Massachusetts reach net-zero 

emissions by 2050 by paving 

the road to clean transportation, 

clean buildings, and clean electric 

and thermal energy,” said 

Majority Leader Cynthia Creem 

(D-Newton), Chair of the Senate 

Committee on Global Warming 

and Climate Change. “It is an 

impressive achievement, one that 

should give every resident of the 

Commonwealth hope about our 

ability to mitigate climate change. 

I’m grateful to every member of 

the Senate who contributed to 

this landmark legislation, and 

especially to Senate President 

Spilka, Chair Rodrigues, and 

Senator Barrett for their steadfast 

commitment to addressing 

climate change.” 

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Around 20 per cent of greenhouse 

gas emissions in Massachusetts 

come from the power 

plants that fuel its energy grid, 

making support for clean energy 

alternatives necessary to meet the 

Commonwealth’s goal of having 

net-zero greenhouse gas emissions 

by 2050. Recognizing this, 

the Drive Act includes significant 

provisions to deploy clean energy 

infrastructure, including those 

related to offshore wind energy, 

solar energy, and energy storage. 

Acknowledging the importance 

of growing the Commonwealth’s 

green economy, this bill 

allocates $100 million to a Clean 

Energy Investment Fund to support 

infrastructure development 

in the clean energy industry. 

To assist with the financial viability 

of offshore wind energy 

projects, this legislation updates 

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new offshore wind energy investments 

to ensure that the Commonwealth 

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competitive bids as possible, 

that all projects maximize equitable 

economic development opportunities, 

that environmental 

impacts are mitigated, and that 

ratepayers are protected throughout 

the process. The bill also provides 

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existing price cap for offshore 

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increases of up to 10 per cent of 

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Sharon Timlin Memorial Event: A Race to Cure ALS to 

be held on June 18th to benefit The Angel Fund 

Mike Timlin and family will be on hand for race 

The 19th Annual Sharon 

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to Cure ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) 

will be held as both an 

in-person and virtual event for 

runners of all ages on Saturday, 

June 18th at Hopkinton High 

School. 

The road race and family fun 

day benefits The Angel Fund for 

ALS Research and its research 

at UMass Chan Medical School. 

The race has raised more than 

$2 million for ALS research 

since its inception. 

The event is held in memory 

of Sharon Timlin, mother of 

former Red Sox relief pitcher 

Mike Timlin, who was diagnosed 

with ALS in May 2001. 

She died less than a year later, 

in March 2002. The event also 

recognizes and honors the Timlin 

family’s commitment to ALS 

research and The Angel Fund 

for ALS Research. Mike and 

his wife Dawn will be guests of 

honor at the event. 

“We are excited that the Sharon 

Timlin Memorial Event will 

return to an in-person event 

again this year,” Mike and Dawn 

said. “We’ve missed seeing everyone 

in person for the past 

two years, so this year is going to 

feel extra special as we come together 

again for our 19th annual 

event. We hope you will join us 

on Saturday, June 18th, 2022.” 

The 5K race begins at 8:30 

a.m., followed by the family fun 

day activities with live music, 

food, games, raffles, silent auction, 

Kids’ Run and other activities 

from 8:30 to 12 noon. 

Online Registration closes 

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There will be no day of registration. 

The in-person 5K race fee is 

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The b.LUXE beauty beat 

TRENDING - Summer 2022 

By Gina Woelfel 

Are you looking for summer’s 

trending hairstyles? Look 

no further! b.LUXE has the 

hottest styles for Summer 2022! 

Whether you’re looking for 

something sleek and sophisticated 

or fun and flirty, our stylists 

have got you covered! 

An increasingly vaccinated 

population means 2022 will 

likely see more of us frequenting 

our favorite hairstylists. There’s 

no better time to freshen up your 

look like the start of a season! 

Maybe it’s time to switch up 

your hair’s style or color? A new 

hairstyle acts like an announcement 

to both yourself and the 

outer world that something in 

you is shifting. With so many 

of us feeling a bit more social 

freedom returning to our lives, 

freshening up our aesthetic feels 

perfectly timed. 

After two years of keeping 

things low maintenance, people 

are ready to show more effort 

and try new looks like sleek, 

straight styles, tight ponytails, 

and braids. 

We’re so excited for this style 

swing. Although many of our clients 

are still keeping their looks 

lived-in and easy, people are 

shaking off their pandemic hair 

and trying out bolder, more adventurous 

trends! 

What does summer 2022 have 

in store for you? Fringe, fros, mullets 

and bobs! Kinda 70’s, kinda 

80’s, with a little 90’s tossed in for 

good measure. It’s all about embracing 

our natural hair texture 

and boosting the oomph we’ve 

got! These shaggy styles are a 

definite mix of effortless effort 

and can be hyper-tailored to your 

hair type and desired aesthetic. 

Ultra short styles and super 

long layers are both making an 

appearance, too! We’ve definitely 

seen an uptick in our pixie, buzz 

cuts, undercuts and clipper art! 

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Contact Susanne: 508-954-8148 


The “Big Chop” is a thing! People 

are ready to let it all go and 

why not! Short hair cools things 

down for summer’s hot, humid 

weather and adding a graphic 

design to your barely-there buzz 

shows your fun and creative side! 

A Pixie isn’t for everyone, but 

short hairstyles can be customized 

to flatter everyone’s features 

and face-shape. 

Many of our clients have not 

had their hair cut for two years 

and have grown attached to 

their Rapunzel-like locks. But, 

extreme length can be a drag for 

the four hottest months of the 

year. Consider lightening your 

one-length-wonder with layers. 

Adding a few layers to extremely 

long hair builds volume and texture! 

With a few strategic snips, 

long layers frame the face and 

give hair bounce and play. 

The “Bob Haircut” might be 

“THE” cut of the summer. Popularized 

by the film stars of the 

1920’s, it was seen as a shocking 

statement of independence in 

young women known as flappers, 

as older generations were still 

used to seeing girls in long dresses 

and heavy Edwardian-style hair. 

Now roaring its way through 

this century’s second decade, 

this classic has stood the test of 

time and with endless versatility, 

there’s a “Bob” for everyone. 

Previously a pretty straightforward, 

shoulder-length, blunt cut, 

now we have the “Long Bob” 

the “Shaggy Bob”, the “Stacked 

Bob” and even a “Messy Bob”. 

The variations are endless and 

with bangs or no bangs, this classic 

is a flattering change for those 

looking to lighten up and modernize. 

Behold the braid revival! (And 

space buns, too! Ugh.) We LOVE 

our braid work at b.LUXE! If 

you have a special event on the 

books, consider working a braid 

through your hair. They’re fun 

and best of all, practical. Nothing 

keeps your style in place 

through sweaty nights of dancing 

like a braid. And space buns? 

Well, whatever. You do you… 

Oh, and bangs…SOO many 

bangs! We’re here for the cut and 

we’re here for the grow out. And 

please, please, please (with sugar 

on top) don’t cut them yourself! 

NO HOME BANG TRIMS, 

Ladies! We know you’re watching 

all those twist + snip Tik 

Tok videos and we’re here to say 

that, more often than not, you’ll 

look like your elementary school 

photo, (you know the one where 

your mom cut them too short!). 

Be it fringe, curtain, bottleneck, 

or wispy, bring your bang requests 

to the professionals. You’re 

welcome in advance. 

We can’t wait to hear all about 

your style desires! Bring your 

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For your inspo, our beautiful cuts 

and colors are posted daily. 

Summer 2022 is your season 

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Holliston’s LIONS Club Annual 

Carnival is coming July 2022 

Save the dates, July 13- 

16. All the rides, booths and 

great fun return to the Holliston 

High School grounds. 

Fireworks are on Saturday 

night, too! 

July 13, 5-10 pm 

July 14, 5-10 pm 

July 15 5-11 pm 

July 16, 1-11 pm 

(fireworks at 10 pm) 

The food tent will be serving 

up hot dogs, hamburgers, 

chili, chicken nuggets, fries 

and more. All proceeds from 

LION events go to support 

the many programs serving 

our neighbors. 

Come and enjoy the carnival 

with friends and family. 

It is a summer tradition you 

don’t want to miss. Please 

leave your dog at home since 

dogs are not allowed on 

school property. See you at 

the carnival. 

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ACCEPTING NEW UROGYNECOLOGY PATIENTS 

Welcome Diego Illanes, MD 

Diego Illanes, MD, FACOG, FACS offers a variety of 

non-surgical and surgical options to treat the individual 

needs of each patient. His special interests include 

conservative management/pelvic floor physical therapy, 

vaginal, robotic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive 

surgery, and several office procedures for the treatment 

of incontinence, overactive bladder, prolapse, and other 

pelvic floor disorders to improve quality of life for patients. 

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Illanes is Chief of 

the Division of Urogynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine 

and Reconstructive Surgery at Tufts Medical Center in 

Boston. He completed his residency in obstetrics and 

gynecology and a fellowship in female pelvic medicine 

and reconstructive surgery at UMass Medical School. 

He is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. 

In addition to his Milford office, Dr. Illanes 

has locations in Hopkinton and Franklin. 

For an appointment, 

please call 774-462-3380 

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Diego Illanes, MD, FACOG, FACS 

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Hot Weather is Hazardous 

to Your Dog’s Health 

Beware of hot asphalt, hot vehicles, and tethering in heat 

By Theresa Knapp 

Did you know if the air temperature 

is 77 degrees, the asphalt 

temperature is 125 degrees? 

According to www.four-paws. 

org, a worldwide organization 

dedicated to animal welfare, if 

you cannot hold your human 

hand on the asphalt for a full 

seven seconds, that pavement is 

too hot for your dog’s paws. 

The site warns “the ground 

can get much hotter than the 

surrounding air and absorbs heat 

fast.” Concrete and brick can be 

equally dangerous. 

Symptoms of paw burns include: 

• Affected area is red and 

swollen (1st degree burn) 

• Clear blisters are visible 

(2nd degree) 

• Skin is charred (3rd degree) 

First aid for paw burns should 

always include a call to the veterinarian 

as soon as possible. You 

can also cool down the affected 

paws by: 

• Running the paw under 

running water which should 

not be ice-cold 

• Bandage the paw if possible; 

if not, cover with a 

clean sock 

• Note: Incorrect handling of 

ice can cause tissue damage 

Ways to avoid paw burns include: 

• Use the seven-second test 

before starting your walk 

• Walk your dog on grass or 

in meadows 

• Walk your dog early in the 

morning or late in the evening 

when the pavement is 

cooler 

Never leave a dog in a parked car 

The American Kennel Club 

reminds dog owners to never 

leave a pet in a hot car, adding 

that a cracked window does not 

help. 

Air temperature 

77° F 125° F 

87° F 143° F 

95° F 149° F 

Source: www.four-paws.org 

“It doesn’t have to be super 

hot outside for your car to heat 

up,” according to www.akc.org. 

“The inside of a vehicle parked 

in 70-degree weather can reach 

100 degrees in just 20 minutes. 

On very hot days, temperatures 

inside parked cars can climb to 

140 degrees Fahrenheit in less 

than one hour…A parked car 

with the windows cracked heats 

up at almost the exact same rate 

as a car with the windows rolled 

up, putting pets in serious danger.” 

The AKC notes that all dogs 

are susceptible to heat stroke and 

a dog with a “relatively broad, 

short skull” such as Pugs and 

Bulldogs can suffer negative effects 

sooner than other breeds. 

In 2016, according to www. 

blog.mass.gov, Massachusetts 

passed “An Act Preventing Animal 

Suffering And Death” prohibits 

pet owners from leaving 

animals inside vehicles during extreme 

cold or heath. It also states 

that, “Any action by a person 

or first responder would follow 

checking to see if the door was 

locked, calling 911, and making 

an effort to locate the owner. 

The person must stay with the 

animal until law enforcement arrives, 

and is immune from liability 

resulting from the animal’s 

removal.” 

The Act also prohibits dogs 

being tethered outdoors for more 

than 15 minutes during extreme 

weather conditions. For more 

information and details, visit 

https://bit.ly/3sH1Qdl 

Asphalt temperature


Holliston Public 

Library News 

The Morning Book Club at the Holliston Library will 

discuss James Baldwin’s classic, Go Tell It on the Mountain 

on Monday, June 6 at 11 am and the Mystery Book 

Club will discuss Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell 

on Tuesday, June14 at 11 am. The History Book Club 

meets on Monday, June 27 at 10:30 am to discuss Stalingrad: 

The Fateful Seige by Anthony Beevor. All three 

groups offer both in-person and virtual attendance simultaneously 

and welcome new members. Register online 

to receive a Zoom invitation. 

Oscar nominee, Belfast, will be the selected film for 

Movie Mondays on Monday, Juen 13 at 12:30 pm. The 

film was nominated for multiple Academy Awards including 

Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor. The 

director is Kenneth Branagh and the film is viewed in 

person at the library. 

Holliston residents are reminded that the library has 

discounted passes to local museums, attractions and 

parks. Venues include the Science Museum, the Children’s 

Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella 

Stewart Gardner Museum, the New England Aquarium, 

the Ecoterium, the Tower Hill Botanical Garden and the 

Mass State Parks. A new pass to David Farmland has 

recently been added as well. Visit www.hollistonlibrary. 

org for a full list and to reserve a pass. 

The library offers multiple streaming services for films 

and television series. Kanopy is available to Holliston 

residents and includes mainstream, independent and 

documentary films. The service also has a children’s 

collection and access to the Great Courses, college-level 

courses for adult learning. Hoopla has films and TV series 

and is available to anyone with a Holliston Library 

card. The library also circulates Roku and Amazon Fire 

Sticks which include access to HBO Max, Apple TV, 

Netflix, Acorn, Hulu and Disney Plus. For more info 

call 508-429-0617 or email Lmcdonnell@minlib.net. 

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“We had great experiences with Centerpoint. I had two children go through their course in the last eight months and both 

passed the road test on first attempt. The instructors are on time and very responsive to the kids and their needs. The office 

staff is great and always had the answers to my questions. I would highly recommend this driving school to anyone.” 

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Local Town Pages Is 

Looking for Writers! 

Our Town Publishing is currently seeking freelance 

writers local to the Metrowest area to cover stories for 

our nine publications which cover the towns of Ashland, 

Bellingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Natick, 

Norfolk, Norwood, Medway, Millis, and Wrentham. 

If you’re interested, please send a resume and two 

writing samples to editor@franklintownnews.com. 

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Senior Center News 

Summer Sizzler 

Monday, June 6th—noon 

Choose between a lobster roll 

or full belly clam roll served with 

clam chowder, fresh sides and 

strawberry shortcake. Tuna Roll 

or Egg Salad Roll can be substituted. 

$8 donation requested. 

You must sign up in advance 

by calling the Senior Center at 

508-429-0622. 

Performance BY Ron Rizzo 

who specializes in modern and 

classic Rock, Pop and R&B. Performance 

generously sponsored 

by The Willows at Medway, 

Salmon Health and Retirement 

Pride Month 

Join the Holliston Senior Center 

in recognizing PRIDE Month 

in June Wednesday, June 15, at 

1pm. 

In Collaboration with Bay- 

Path Elder Services, our Center 

is pleased to screen Gen Silent, a 

2010 documentary film, directed 

and produced by Stu Maddux. 

This powerful documentary 

follows six LGBT elders around 

Greater Boston and reveals their 

challenges, fears, hopes, and triumphs. 

A guided discussion with 

Julie (BayPath’s LGBTQ+ Initiative 

Coordinator) will follow the 

film. Please call to sign up—508- 

429-0622! Refreshments will be 

served. 

Run Time: Approx. 60min. 

Coffee with Holliston 

Police 

Tuesday, June 7th at 2pm 

Respecting Sergeant Remkus’ 

and Officer Ciavarra’s schedules, 

this program will now take place 

on the FIRST TUESDAY of the 

month from 2PM to 3PM. 

Please call the Senior Center 

to sign up at 508-429-0622. 

Please also provide a topic or 

question you would like the officers 

to cover. 

Lions Club Annual Senior 

Center Cookout 

Saturday, June 25, — noon, 

free 

A huge thank you to the 

Holliston Lions for once again 

hosting this free cookout for the 

Seniors of Holliston. 

Please sign up by calling the 

Senior Center at 508-429-0622 

before June 21 

From Michael R. Cassidy 

Fire Chief and Emergency 

Management Director 

Emergency Preparedness 

experts agree that the best way 

to protect yourself from severe 

weather is to have advanced 

warning of the storm and, if 

you live in an area likely to be 

severely impacted, evacuate to a 

safe location before the worst of 

the storm. 

While there are countless lists 

available online detailing items 

that can ease an evacuation, preparing 

a Go 

Bag for older adults with more 

specialized medical needs and 

limited mobility presents its own 

challenges. 

Experts suggest packing 

enough supplies in a Go Bag to 

last an individual three days; including 

water, food and medication, 

as well as additional items 

like weather radios, flashlights 

and batteries, and clothing. 

These items are all useful, but a 

Go Bag can become impractically 

heavy as you add non‐essential 

items. 

One way to avoid over packing 

is to divide your items into 

two smaller bags – one with light, 

essential items you must have at 

all times (medical supplies, identification, 

short‐term supplies and 

communication/ legal materials), 

and a second bag with bulkier 

items (clothing, comfort and 

heavier supplies) that, while useful, 

can be left behind if forced to 

move quickly. 

Any me you repack a Go 

Bag, be sure to test the weight 

and imagine you are going to the 

airport: can you reasonably carry 

these items for several hours? 

From Sergeant Remkus 

and Officer Ciavarra Elder 

Affairs Officers 

Drug Take Back Program 

The Holliston Police Department 

works in conjunction with 

the Drug Enforcement Administration 

(DEA) to collect unwanted 

or unused medications. 

The Holliston Police Department 

has a large receptacle for 

these drugs located in the public 

lobby between the training room 

and public interview room. The 

receptacle is green and metal. 

The purpose of the program is 

for the public to have the ability 

to safely discard unwanted medications 

and keep them out of unwanted 

hands. 

One type of medication to get 

rid of is expired 

medications because they can 

become dangerous once they 

go past their expiration date. 

Another medication to discard 

would be unused medications. 

An example of this would be 

if your doctor told you to stop 

a certain medication prior to it 

being finished. It is important 

to bring these medications in for 

you and your loved ones. 

Once you bring your medications 

to the station, 

deposit them in the receptacle. 

If you used a bag to bring 

the medications to the station, 

we politely ask you take your bag 

with you. The only medications 

we do not take are the following: 

Lotions, Sharps (knife, scalpel, 

etc..) Needles, Inhalers, Ointments, 

or any kind of Liquid. If 

the receptacle is full, tell the dispatcher 

on duty so we can empty 

it. The process to empty it takes a 

bit and we politely ask you to return 

another day to try to deposit 

your medication. 

On April 30, 2022, between 

10 am - 2 pm we will have three 

officers on duty to assist with the 

drug take back program. This is 

our big day where we try to accommodate 

everyone coming to 

the station. 

Thanks for reading and be 

safe. 

 

 

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Would you 

like to receive 

your Holliston 

Senior Center 

newsletter 

digitally? 

The Senior Center is happy 

to send you our newsletter to 

your email inbox, if you prefer. 

It is good for the environment 

and you will receive it sooner 

since you do not need to wait on 

the mail! 

If you would like to join our 

email list, please email our Assistant 

Director, Amanda at boralessaa@holliston.k12.ma.us 

or 

call us at 508-429-0622


Envisioning Future 


Envisioning Future Holliston 

was created from a Citizen’s 

Petition at the May 2021 

Spring Town Meeting. We look 

forward to working with you to 

create a vision developed from 

active participation of all Hollistonians 

and Holliston stakeholders. 

Our charge leading up to the 

Spring 2022 Town Meeting: 

• Look at our current data: 

this includes strategic plans, 

studies 2020 Census data, 

mission statements from 

Town committees and 

boards, and reports; 

• Hear from every resident 

in Holliston via surveys, 

events, and forums; 

• Compile all of the aforementioned 

data and present 

a Vision Statement and recommendations 

for moving 

the vision forward at Spring 

Town Meeting. 

Here’s where you come in; 

We want to hear from you! Use 

a Smart Phone to scan the QR 

Code above (open your camera, 

hover your phone over the QR 

Code, click on the link that appears 

on your screen). There you 

can complete our survey. Feel free 

to reach any member with questions, 

comments, or feedback to 

envisioningholliston@holliston. 

k12.ma.us! 

SHINE – Serving the Health 

Needs for Everyone 

With Medicare Plans, does it matter 

which pharmacy you use? 

YES, the pharmacy you use 

could make a big difference! 

All Medicare drug plans 

and Medicare Advantage plans 

(HMOs, PPOs) have network 

pharmacies. Most pharmacies 

accept most plans. However, 

if you go to a pharmacy that is 

not in your plan’s network, your 

drugs will not be covered, and 

you will pay full retail price. 

For 2022, all the 21 Medicare 

drug plans have preferred pharmacies 

as do several Medicare 

Advantage plans. You should 

check that the pharmacy you 

currently use is the best one to 

use with your plan; plans can 

change their preferred pharmacies 

from year to year. By using 

a preferred pharmacy, you may 

save money! 

Trained SHINE volunteers 

offer free, confidential counseling 

on all aspects of Medicare 

and related health insurance 

programs. To schedule a SHINE 

appointment, call our Senior 

Center at 508-429-0622. For 

other SHINE related matters, 

call 1-800-243-4636. Once you 

get the SHINE answering machine, 

leave your name, number 

and town. A volunteer will call 

you back, as soon as possible. 

GET NOTICED! 

Contact Susanne to find out how you can use 

this space to reach more than 153,000 

homes and businesses each month! 

508-954-8148 (call or text) or 


Holliston Senior Center Monday 

And Wednesday Lunch Menu June 

Wednesday, June 1st 

MAKE YOUR OWN 

TACOS, Gazpacho Soup, Rice 

& Beans, Corn, Jell-O 

Monday, June 6th 

TUNA NOODLE CAS- 

SEROLE, Tossed Salad, Cauliflower, 

Assorted Pastries 

Wednesday, June 8th 

EGGPLANT PARM SAND- 

WICH, Macaroni Salad, Carrot 

Sticks, Lemon Cake 


SUMMER SIZZLER—- 

Lobster Roll or Fully Belly 

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MERCURY RECOVERY PROGRAM 

Mercury is an element that can be harmful to human 

health and the environment if not disposed of properly. 

Mercury is found in products such as: 

Thermostats Thermometers Mercury Switches Fluorescent 

Lamps 

Please contact your local Board of Health or 

Department of Public Works for information 

on where to safely dispose of these items. 

keepmercuryfromrising.org 

Clam Roll (Egg Salad or Tuna 

Roll on request), Clam Chowder, 

Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Strawberry 

Shortcake (Suggested donation: 

$8.00) 


AMERICAN CHOP SUEY, 

Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Garlic 

Bread, Fruit Pie 

Monday, June 20th — CLOSED 

for Juneteenth 

Wednesday, June 22nd 

BEEF AND BROCCOLI 

STIR FRY, Vegetable Soup, Clementine, 

Pudding 


STUFFED SHELLS WITH 

MEAT- BALLS, Caesar Salad, 

Mixed Vegetables, Cake 


BBQ CHICKEN, Cole Slaw, 

Mac and Cheese, Cupcake 

Please sign up at least 2 business 

days in advance. 

Call the Center at 508-429- 

0622 for reservations. 

Monday & Wednesday meals 

are a $3 donation and include a 

drink and dessert (unless noted 

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CLIMATE 


price increases, and ensure that 

offshore wind investments support 

equitable economic development 

in the Commonwealth. 

To support the advancement 

of solar power, the bill permits 

agricultural and horticultural 

land to be used to site solar 

panels, eliminates the so-called 

‘donut hole’ for on-site solar energy 

net metering to promote 

residential solar; and requires 

the Department of Energy Resources 

(DOER) to make recommendations 

for the successor 

program to the current SMART 

solar incentive program. 

In addition to wind and solar 

power, the bill addresses other innovative 

sources of clean energy 

such as fusion and geothermal 

power, and amends Massachusetts 

law to ensure that the state 

can consider potential options for 

the development of safe, clean 

energy sources. Acknowledging 

the harmful health and environmental 

impacts of biomass 

facilities, this legislation removes 

biomass from the list of energygenerating 

sources that are allowed 

to receive state incentives 

for clean energy. To ensure that 

the Commonwealth has adequate 

storage systems to accommodate 

all the clean energy that 

Massachusetts will be adding to 

its energy portfolio, this bill directs 

a study of how to optimize 

the deployment of long-term energy 

storage systems. 

Transportation 

As the transportation sector 

is the largest source of fuel emissions 

in Massachusetts, the bill 

takes steps to encourage the use 

of electric vehicles, including 

codifying into statute, expanding, 

and allocating $100 million 

for the state’s MOR-EV electric 

vehicle incentive program, which 

provides rebates to individuals 

who purchase electric vehicles. 

Under the Drive Act, the 

rebate amount will increase by 

$1,000, to $3,500, for passenger 

cars and light-duty trucks. Moreover, 

electric vehicle purchasers 

who trade in their emission-producing 

vehicles will be eligible 

for an additional incentive of 

$1,000. For the first time, rebates 

provided through the MOR-EV 

program will be administered 

at the point of sale, rather than 

through a rebate that can take 

up to 90 days to receive. The bill 

also makes used vehicles eligible 

for rebates. Further, the bill directs 

the department of energy 

resources to conduct an outreach 

campaign to promote awareness 

about the MOR-EV program 

among consumers and businesses 

in underserved and low-income 

communities, as well as in communities 

with high proportions 

of high-emission vehicles. 

To expand access to electric 

vehicle charging stations, this 

bill convenes an interagency coordinating 

council to develop 

and implement a charging infrastructure 

deployment plan, and 

allocates $50 million to this coordinating 

council to deploy charging 

infrastructure in an equitable 

and comprehensive manner. 

The Department of Public 

Utilities (DPU) would be required 

to set vehicle electrification and 

greenhouse gas emission requirements 

for electric vehicle companies. 

In addition, to ensure that 

zero-emission vehicle charging 

remains affordable for consumers, 

the bill requires all electricity 

companies to submit proposals to 

the department of public utilities 

for how they will offer reduced 

electricity rates for consumers 

who charge their zero-emission 

vehicles at off-peak times. 

Finally, the bill takes historic 

steps to address emissions that 

come from MBTA bus fleets. 

Starting in 2028, this bill would 

require every passenger bus that 

is purchased or leased by the 

MBTA to be a zero-emission 

vehicle. By the end of 2040, the 

MBTA would be required to operate 

exclusively zero-emission 

vehicles. Underserved and lowincome 

communities would be 

prioritized for the equitable deployment 

of these zero-emission 

buses. 

Amendments adopted during 

the debate include those to: 

Allow the MOR-EV program 

to offer an additional $1,500 rebate 

for low-income individuals; 

Require the state to examine 

historic and present participation 

of low- and moderate-income 

households in the MOR-EV program 

and recommend strategies 

to reduce disparities in uptake; 

Require the MBTA to develop 

and implement short-, medium-, 

and long-term plans for electrifying 

the commuter rail fleet, with 

new purchase of diesel locomotives 

to be phased out in the coming 

years; 

Require MassDOT to assist 

Regional Transit Authorities 

(RTAs) in creating an Electric 

Bus Rollout Plan for transitioning 

to zero-emission bus fleets; 

and 

Direct the state to prepare 

a report on the estimated cost 

of converting school buses to 

zero-emission vehicles, as well 

as recommendations on how to 

structure a state incentive program 

for replacing school buses. 

Buildings 

To tackle the difficult issue 

of emissions from the building 

sector, the bill creates a 10 municipality 

demonstration project 

allowing all-electric building 

construction by local option. 

Participating municipalities must 

receive local approval before applying 

into the demonstration 

project. 

The Drive Act makes targeted 

enhancements to the Mass 

Save program, which provides 

rebates and incentives for owners 

and renters related to efficient 

appliances and other home 

energy improvements. Under 

the bill, priority for Mass Save 

projects will be given to those 

that maximize net climate, environmental, 

and equity impacts. 

Beginning in 2025, Mass Save 

funds will also be limited in most 

instances from going to any fossil 

fuel equipment. 

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This bill requires the DPU 

to conduct an adjudicatory proceeding 

prior to approving any 

company-specific plan under 

the DPU’s future of heat proceedings. 

In addition, the bill 

requires DPU to convene a 

stakeholder working group to 

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tive recommendations for how 

Massachusetts can best align the 

Commonwealth’s gas system 

enhancement program with the 

state’s 2050 net zero goal. The 

working group must submit its 

final recommendations to the 

Legislature by July 31, 2023. 

Amendments adopted during 

the debate include those to: 

Require utility companies 

to report to the state annually 

the total amount of natural gas 

and electricity used by large 

buildings over 25,000 square 

feet, and for the state to make 

the data publicly available on a 

building-by-building basis; 

Require the state to consider 

the historic and present participation 

of low- and middleincome 

households, including 

renter households, in the Mass 

Save program, and provide 

recommendations to promote 

equitable access and reduce disparities 

in uptake; and 

Direct electric and gas distribution 

companies to collect 

and report on data related to 

ratepayer bills in communities 

that are involved in the demonstration 

project, as well as those 

who are not. 

S.2821: An Act relative to the 

remediation of home heating oil 

releases 

The Senate also passed 

S.2821, An Act relative to the 

remediation of home heating oil 

releases. Over 650,000 homeowners 

across Massachusetts use 

home heating oil to heat their 

homes. Every year, over 100 of 

those homeowners report to the 

Department of Environmental 

Protection (DEP) that there 

has been an oil spill associated 

with their home heating oil tank. 

These spills can cost anywhere 

from tens of thousands to millions 

of dollars to clean up, causing 

a potential financial crisis for 

a family. 

“I would like to thank the 

Senate President, Chairman 

Rodrigues, and Senator Feeney 

for their steadfast support 

in moving this bill through the 

Senate,” said Senator Anne M. 

Gobi (D-Worcester), the sponsor 

of the bill. “This legislation 

is a necessity for homeowners’ 

protection and peace of mind. 

The cost of remediation is expensive 

and can force residents 

to seek risky financial maneuvers. 

It is only fair that the state 

takes action to protect its citizens 

from this danger. I am grateful 

to my colleagues in the Senate, 

for their unanimous support 

today. I urge the House of Representatives 

to move quickly on 

this legislation; it is in the best 

interest of the residents of Massachusetts.” 

The Legislature previously 

took action on this issue in 2008, 

adopting a bill that would require 

release prevention devices 

to be installed for residential 

heating oil systems, as well as 

and mandate all homeowner insurers 

in Massachusetts to offer 

coverage for home heating oil 

cleanups. While this bill made 

insurance coverage available, 

it was not successful in leading 

to high uptake rates. Currently, 

only seven per cent of homeowners 

who use home heating 

oil have insurance coverage for a 

potential spill. Many homeowners 

with home heating oil falsely 

assume that their current policy 

covers a potential clean up, or 

are unaware that such insurance 

coverage exists. This means that 

every year, hundreds of families 

are hit with unexpected and expensive 

cleanup bills that they 

are unable to cover themselves. 

The bill adopted by the Senate 

today addresses this problem 

by requiring that all homeowner 

insurance policies cover a potential 

home heating oil spill. This 

is a common-sense measure, 

considering that homeowner 

insurance policies already cover 

other potential risks, including 

natural gas line explosions. 

This legislation will help prevent 

families from having to deal with 

the tragic situation of paying for 

the cleanup of home heating oil 

spills by themselves. 

S.2820: An Act preserving 

open space in the Commonwealth 

In addition, the Senate passed 

S.2820, An Act preserving open 

space in the Commonwealth. 

This bill would prevent the loss 

of natural resource lands that 

are covered under Article 97 of 

the Massachusetts constitution. 

The bill requires that any municipality 

or state agency that is 

disposing or changing the use of 

any Article 97 protected open 

space must replace that land 

with comparable land, which 

would protect open spaces 

across Massachusetts. 

“I am very proud to join my 

Senate colleagues in passing the 

Public Land Protection Act to 

safeguard public lands for future 

generations,” said Senator Jamie 

Eldridge (D-Acton), the sponsor 

of the bill. “I’m grateful to Senate 

President Karen E. Spilka, 

Senate Ways and Means Chair 

Rodrigues, and Senate Environment, 

Natural Resources and 

Agriculture Committee Chair 

Becca Rausch for their work on 

this important environmental 

bill that will protect open space 

across Massachusetts.” 

Since the Drive Act builds 

off a previous climate bill that 

was passed through the House, 

the differences will need to be 

worked out by both branches 

before the bill advances to the 

Governor’s desk. The open 

space bill also amends a similar 

bill that was passed through the 

House, and so differences will 

need to be reconciled on that 

bill as well. Having only passed 

in the Senate, the home heating 

oil spill bill will now go to the 

House for further consideration. 

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