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The Voice of Your Community
Ashland Emergency Fund Has
Urgent Need for Donations
By Cynthia Whitty
Crisis can hit an individual or family no matter
what time of year. In Ashland, the Ashland
Emergency Fund (AEF) helps residents all year,
whenever an urgent need arises. Sometimes
they are even physically present to immediately
help persons, for example, who are displaced
due to fire.
For the first time in its 32-year
history, AEF is sending fundraising
letters to prior donors and
asking publically for donations.
They are getting low on funds due
to an unusually high need.
“The Ashland Emergency
Fund has never sent this type of
letter before,” Bill Gath, AEF
spokesperson and board member, said. “In the
past year and a half, we had a 32-unit apartment
fire, two large house fires, and a family where
both breadwinners were medically incapacitated
for an extended period. These four incidents
alone required us to spend over $100,000. This
is on top of many others we quietly assisted.”
In 2019 AEF exceeded $120,000 in assistance
while receiving only $60,000 in donations. Gath
explained that the organization has had to use
their reserves, which he said “is unstainable, especially
if another tragedy befalls our community.”
AEF has recently received a substantial donation
from Middlesex Savings Bank and others, but
those donations are designated for the food pantry.
AEF cannot use those funds for other needs.
Gath stressed that AEF has no overhead, and
every cent raised goes directly to the Community
vendors for those in urgent need.
This winter, in addition to the
fundraising letter, Gath is speaking
to local groups and in public,
Collaboration Plans
appearing on WACA-TV’s show, to Bring Adults of
Good Night! with host Jon Fetherston
in November (https://bit.
ly/35fMNcP) to describe the urgent
situation.
All Ages Together
Gath said “the need goes on, no matter what” Through Reading
and points out that any amount donated will go
a long way.
By Cynthia Whitty
book club beginning Tuesday,
For more information, visit www.ashlandemergencyfund.org,
call 508-736-8892, or email The Ashland senior center vited to come together through a
Jan. 14. Adults of all ages are in-
Gath at billgath@gmail.com. To make a tax-deductible
donation, send a check to The Ashland new opportunity for families and Facilitating the group and
and public library are creating a shared love of reading.
Emergency Fund, P.O. Box 112, Ashland, MA neighbors to engage with one
01721, or donate by credit card on the website. another. These organizations COLLABORATION PLANS
will launch an intergenerational
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Navigating Teen Stress in Our Digital Age
By Cynthia Whitty
Over the past decade, the
number of teenagers in the
United States reporting stress,
anxiety, and depressive symptoms
has increased. Technology—while
not the sole
contributor to this upswing—
has received significant attention
by researchers and health
professionals in order to better
understand the intersection between
screen time, social media,
and teen mental health.
The Ashland Public Schools,
Ashland Special Education Parent
Advisory Council (ASH-
PAC), the town of Ashland,
and Decisions at Every Turn
(DAET) launched this year’s
POWER (Prevention Outreach
While Encouraging Resilience)
program series on Dec. 5 with
the film Screenagers NEXT
CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills
for Stress Resilience. Produced
by pediatrician and filmmaker
Dr. Delaney Ruston, Screenagers
examines the science behind
teens’ emotional challenges, the
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interplay of social media, and
what can be done in schools and
homes to help them build crucial
skills to navigate stress, anxiety,
and depression in our digital age.
The film was followed by a panel
discussion with local health and
wellness experts and Ashland
high school students.
The film looked closely at teen
stress, anxiety and depression;
how sleep and brain development
impact mental well-being;
the influence of social media on
teen health; and how adults can
support youth.
What We Learned
Typical brain development
during adolescence is characterized
by intense feelings of
highs and lows, but screen time
may amplify emotions or interfere
with emotional regulation.
Sleep can be one of the most
effective strategies for positive
mental wellness. The American
Academy of Sleep Medicine has
recommended that children aged
6-12 years should get 9-12 hours
of sleep and teens 13-18 should
get 8-10 hours a night. There is
a correlation between spending
more time on screens (particularly
social media and using technology
before bed) and stress,
anxiety, and depression. While
screens can provide support and
connection to good friends, usage
can also evoke negative emotions,
such as comparing oneself
to others, fear or disapproval, or
fear of missing out.
To provide support:
• Validate your teen’s feelings
• Provide support by taking a
step back and encouraging
your teen to problem solve
• Ask your teen about how
best to offer them support
• Encourage your teen to talk
about their feelings
• Teach and model coping
skills
• Have a technology/screen
time family agreement
The film was followed by a
panel discussion and a sharing
of resources available in Ashland.
Panelists included Ashland
High School (AHS) Adjustment
Counselor Jennifer Pavia-Shiels;
Director of Human Services
Jennifer Wuelfing; AHS students
Johany Jeune and Josandy Jeune;
and pediatrician Dr. Mary Ellen
Dugan.
Discussion Highlights
• Dr. Dugan recommended
several different strategies to
support teen’s mental health,
including setting screen
limits, being together in the
same room and having family
conversations, listening
to what your teen is saying/
feeling, and seeking outside
support when necessary.
• Pavia-Shiels shared that
teen stress, anxiety, depression,
health management,
and coping strategies are
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classes.
• Wuelfing added that families
can access supportive
resources by contacting
the Human Services Department,
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ashlandmass.com, 508-532-
7942.
• AHS students Johany and
Josandy Jeune recommended
that identifying a caring
adult at school can be
beneficial for students who
need support or advice and
that the School Counseling
Seminars have been helpful
with academic planning.
For additional resources, visit
“Screenagers Resource Materials”
and “Ashland Human Services
Resource List” on www.
ashlanddecisions.org/resources/
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COLLABORATION PLANS
continued from page 1
encouraging a welcoming environment
will be Ashland Department
of Human Services
Assistant Director Cara Tirrell
and Ashland Library Assistant
Ashley Place. The group will
choose books to read, available
through standard print and
other formats, and engage in a
moderated discussion.
“I approached Cara a few
months ago and mentioned
that I was seeing a lot of adults
helping their parents move to
the area,” Place explained. “I’ve
been making library cards for
these new residents and thought
that it would be great to provide
them with an opportunity to engage
with one another, in a way
that didn’t revolve around running
errands. Cara and I also
wanted to offer adults an opportunity
to socialize, so we decided
to offer a new book club.”
“All adults are welcome to the
Intergenerational Book Club,”
Place said. “Bring your parent,
your son or daughter, your
friend, your neighbor, while we
will enjoy light refreshments and
have great conversations!”
The Ashland library book and cupcake sale, with nearly 9,000
books for adults and children, plus DVDs and CDs, in December
netted nearly $2,000. The date for the next sale is March 6
(members’ preview sale) and March 7 (open to the public). All
proceeds support library programming. (Photo/Cynthia Whitty)
The monthly book club will
be held at the library on Tuesdays
at 2 p.m. Interested participants
can pick up a copy of
the book—the first one to be
read, an historical novel, The
Beantown Girls by Jane Healy—
at the library in advance of the
first meeting on Jan. 14.
For more information, contact
Ashley Place, 508-881-
0134, aplace@ashlandmass.
com, or Cara Tirrell, 508-532-
7946.
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The Annual Knights
of Columbus
Free-throw
Competition is Back!
Knights Of Columbus freethrow
championship competition
to be held on Friday,
January 24, 2020 at the Hopkinton
High School after the Hopkinton/Ashland
varsity boys
basketball game. All boys and
girls ages 9-14 can participate
The Knights of Columbus
free-throw competition is an
annual event sponsored by the
Ashland/Hopkinton Council(Bishop
Rice council #4822)
The event is open to boys and
girls aged 9 to 14 in the local
communities. Trophies will be
presented to first and second
place winners and a medal is
awarded to the third-place winner
in each age category. First
place winners advance to the
district finals. The event brings
the youth of the community
together and a friendly competition.
Since 1972 The Knights of
Columbus have sponsored a
basketball free-throw competition
for boys and girls between
the ages of 9 and 14. The
Knights of Columbus, founded
in 1882, is an Organization of
Roman Catholic men whose
charter is to support both their
parishes and communities.
Based upon the founding principles
of charity, unity, fraternity,
and patriotism, the Knights of
Columbus provides numerous
services to their local communities.
The Bishop Rice Council
#4822 conducts numerous
charity events in support of the
parishes of St.John the Evangelist
in Hopkintom and Saint
Cecilia’s in Ashland.
For more information please
contact: Joe Altman, 508-380-
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Ashland Business Scene
By Cynthia Whitty
The Ashland Business Association
(ABA) celebrated a
successful year in December
with a holiday party catered
by Marconi’s at the Ashland
VFW. The ABA recognized the
many contributions of longtime
board members: MR Fletcher,
Bill Gath, Nadine Nesbitt, Teri
Wysor and Mike Kane, vice
president for the past 20 years.
President Wendy Pyne recognized
outgoing president Adam
Sachs, saying: “On behalf of
the board and membership, I
want to express our sincere gratitude
for your service, time and
investment that you have given
us as president of the ABA for
almost three years. During your
tenure, we’ve seen an increase
in membership; you have expanded
our networking to include
other towns, venues and
times; and have helped usher
in a new membership-oriented
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indicated. Members and
guests are asked to register online
for each program at ashlandbusinessassociation.com/
events. Scheduled programs for
2020 include:
January 7, 5:30-7:30 pm:
ABA program at the Ashland
Library, Community Room,
66 Front St. with guest speaker
Alyssa Dver, “The Science of
Confidence. Real Superpower.
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February 4, 5:30-7:30 pm:
ABA program at the Ashland
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with guest speaker Anne LaFleur,
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The Farmhouse on Eliot Street
By Cynthia Whitty
The town of Ashland in recent
years has acquired several historic
properties: the Valentine Estate
house and the 250-year-old barn
on West Union Street (Rt. 135)
and three properties comprising
“the Warren District” on Chestnut
and Eliot streets.
In 2016 the Green Company,
developers of The Lanterns at
Warren Woods donated the Eliot
Street property, the farmhouse
with approximately 14 acres
of land, to the town. The Eliot
Street farmhouse is now under
the care and custody of the town’s
Conservation Commission with a
deed restriction that limits its uses
to “conservation, aesthetic, and
educational” purposes.
and restore the original Warren
farm tractor.
The farmhouse has recently
been used as a classroom for naturalist
teaching (Wildlife Biology,
Ecology, Ornithology, Invertebrate
Zoology, Vascular Plant
Taxonomy, Resource Management,
and Municipal Land Use)
in cooperation with Framingham
State University, meetings of various
conservation groups, and a
staging area for tours of the Warren
Woods area.
In an attempt to maintain an
agricultural presence in the area,
the field adjacent to the farmhouse
has been leased to Upswing
Farm.
“The addition of 22 Eliot St.
has added to and preserved Ashland’s
interest in Warren Woods
and the entire Warren District,”
Hakansson said. “Due to our
partnership with the Green Company
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Warren, inventor of time-keeping
synchronous motors, consolidated
three farms to form what
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The front section of the house
was built in the early 1800s; the
rear section, in the early 1900s.
Many of the workers for the Warrens
lived there. In the late 1960s,
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negotiations allowed for transfer
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which improved the view along
Eliot and Chestnut streets. The
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Kotob Brothers Earn Eagle Scout Badges
By Cynthia Whitty
Ashland’s Kotob brothers,
Mak, age 18, and Jordan, age
16, recently received their Eagle
Scout badges. Earlier in 2019,
the boys completed their projects,
making significant contributions
to the community.
“Mak and Jordan both started
their scouting journey when they
joined cub scouts as Tigers in 1 st
grade,” Kim Kotob, their mother,
said. “They earned their Arrow
of Light badge, the highest award
boys can earn in cub scouts, when
they reached 5 th grade. Then in
2012 Mak joined Ashland’s Boy
Scout Troop 232, and in 2015
Jordan followed.”
In November 2019, Mak and
Jordan celebrated becoming
Eagle Scouts with a Troop 232
Court of Honor (COH) at the
Ashland Community Center.
The event was well attended by
family, friends, and many scouts
and scout leaders.
Only 5 percent of boys in boy
scouts become Eagles, the highest
rank a boy scout can achieve.
Mak realized that vaping was
a huge health issue among his
high school peers, so for his Eagle
Scout project he created a public
service announcement (PSA), Vaping:
Myth vs Fact, for Decisions at
Every Turn (DAET).
Kim said, “Maky wrote a
script on the myths and facts of
The Kotob family at Troop 232 Court of Honor: Proud parents Kim and Moe with Jordan (center, left) and
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led other students and scouts in
filming and acting, using the Ashland
high school as the setting for
the PSA. He choose to animate
the facts that vaping is not a safe
choice. He created a short video
that can be viewed on the DAET
website (https://bit.ly/34jlihe),
was shown on Ashland’s cable
channel, and is now part of the
high school’s 10 th grade health
class curriculum.”
Over the years Jordan Kotob
and his family visited many animal
shelters, and in the process,
they rescued a kitten. In recent
years, Jordan volunteered at the
local cat shelter by helping set up
at a craft fair fundraiser. When it
came time for him to choose an
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“The shelter director asked
if he would be willing to paint
a main room that needed to be
brightened up,” Kim said. “Jordan
agreed to paint the room and
build a hiding cubby for the feral
cat room. When Jordan returned
a few weeks later to pick up paint
choices, he walked out with a new
plan for painting three rooms
and a small bathroom, as well as
building the hiding cubby.”
“In the end, with the help
from volunteers, he improved the
shelter’s second floor. He patched
holes, freshened up trim, painted
three rooms, improved latches on
makeshift doors, secured hooks
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“A scout must earn their Eagle
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Your Money, Your Independence
Ten Years Gone: People Evolve, Plans Should Too.
Recently on Facebook was the
10-Year Challenge: post a picture
from then next to one now. Quick
and easy, yet most of what happened
during the decade of my
40’s is missing.
As a fee-only Certified Financial
Planner, I get inquiries from
young professionals and families
seeking a financial plan. Good
intentions until I hear, “I think
once we have a plan, we won’t
need ongoing help”.
A plan is not a buy-and-hold
investment, it needs to be dynamic
as you evolve. Let me
share.
In January 2010, my wife and
I were renting, paying down graduate
school loans and I got laid
off. A financial plan would have
captured: rollover 401k, decision
pension and RSUs, consider term
insurance and reduce expenses.
Fast forward two years, this
2010 plan missed: new job impacting
cash flow, choosing employee
benefits (wife’s or mine),
student debt elimination, new
savings priorities, partial Roth
conversions and wife changing
jobs (impacting cash flow, benefits,
401k). Also pre-approval to
buy a house, financing to avoid
PMI, choosing a realtor and closing
to end 2011.
But change continues.
Our first child brings joy, plus
new budgets, a 529 plan, FSA
Dependent Care, wife’s term
insurance and new used vehicles.
Building financial independence,
we refinance auto loans
and mortgage, open HELOC,
tax planning, Roth conversions,
max-out 401Ks, IRAs and HSAs,
enroll ESPP, decision RSUs, etc.
Then, new challenges arrive.
With our second child, we
realized my 80% travel for work
wasn’t sustainable. What’s the
plan? The financial flexibility
needed and by when?
This brings further expense
reduction, increased investing
and two years later I start my
own firm. We address concerns
of “what if ” for girls by selecting
an estate planning attorney for
trust, POAs, health proxies and
guardianships.
Meanwhile my parents, with
an estate plan, won’t acknowledge
changes to their lifestyle given
slowing independence. Over the
decade, conversations expand
and actions include maintaining
skyrocketing long-term care premiums,
staying invested and tax
planning to sell two properties.
Today, my wife and I live in a
home raising our girls and caring
for aging parents. Our path
wasn’t linear and financial plans
modeled in 2010 to 2018 are archived
snapshots. However, these
plans with help from other professionals,
were critical to make
important decisions that shape us
today.
To the next decade of new
adventures, dynamic plans and
people to help guide the way.
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,
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pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages,
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There will be face painting, Corn
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prizes.
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Adults - $7; Seniors/Students
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Family for a family up to five
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Clocker Store.
• Keep an eye on our social
media channels Facebook
(Clocker Club / Ashland All
Sports Boosters), Twitter (@
ClockerClub) and Instagram
(@Clockerpride), and
posters around town with
updates.
If you have any questions or
would like to get involved, please
contact Regina Norfolk, Clocker
Club president at clockers@
clockerclub.org.
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Prescription Drugs…Are They Necessary for Acne?
By Lisa Massimiano,
Licensed Esthetician,
Certified Acne Specialist,
Owner Skin Smart Salon
Going to a dermatologist
and getting prescription drugs
is often the first choice for many
acne sufferers. Patients are usually
given antibiotics and/ or a
prescription retinoid to use.
When this approach fails, the
dermatologist will often prescribe
a new antibiotic to try.
Antibiotics for Acne
There is a growing concern
that overuse and inappropriate
use of antibiotics is causing
an increase in drug resistant
bacteria. Using antibiotics to
treat acne is an example of this
problem. While antibiotics may
suppress inflammation, a common
symptom of acne, they
don’t treat the root cause of
acne. When acne sufferers stop
the antibiotics the acne often
returns. So, they go back on the
drug, creating a constant cycle
of antibiotic use.
Retin-A
There are no reported dangerous
side effects from using
prescription topical retinoid.
However, there are problems
with using it for acne. The
cream form of Retin-A contains
isopropyl myristate, a
pore clogging ingredient which
makes acne worse. Even if the
patient is prescribed an appropriate
retinoid, the retinoid
often makes their skin so sensitive
and irritated that they
stop using it before it becomes
effective.
Isotretinoin
Accutane is often prescribed
for acne. This powerful drug is
linked with many severe side
effects including depression,
Crohn’s disease and birth defects.
Treating acne
without drugs
The true cause of acne is
retention hyperkeratosis, an inherited
tendency of the pores
to shed skin cells more quickly
than normal pores. So, when
acne prone individuals use
products that keep their pores
free from excessive cell buildup,
their skin will clear.
Using the correct products
is vital, but just as important,
is how the products are used. I
start my acne clients off slowly
and gradually increase product
strength and frequency of use
as the skin adapts. I find that
most people achieve clear skin
Achieve Clear Skin
in about four to six months.
Questions about acne? Email me
at skinsmartsalon@aol.com or call
(508) 881-1180. Visit the salon
website skinsmartsalon.com for information
on Skin Smart’s Acne Clinic
and other services.
Greater Ashland Lions Club
WELCOME to 2020. The
Greater Ashland Lions wish to
extend to each and everyone a
healthy and prosperous year before
us and at same time express
our sincere THANK YOU to all
who have supported the Greater
Ashland Lions Club through donations,
attending functions and
just saying “ YOU DO GOOD
WORK” within the Community.
In the coming months we are
planning events to interest all to
enjoy and participate within the
Ashland Community and beyond
our boundaries. The winter
months tend to be long and
sometimes boring. We will give
you a good reason to get up and
out to enjoy yourself.
QUIZ NIGHT
(TRIVIA 24TH YEAR)
On January 18, 2020 at the
Ashland American Legion Hall,
Summer Street, 7p.m. $15.00
per person have a team of 8
players per table and the opportunity
to claim the honor of
being the Greater Ashland Lions
Club Trivia Champions of 2020.
This will be OUR 24th year of
sponsoring this event and all the
proceeds benefit Mass Lions Eye
Research Fund. Our Quiz Master
and presenter will be Representative
Jack Patrick Lewis who
has written the questions and researched
all the material that will
be presented to the participating
teams. We have a few vacancies,
don’t wait email Lion Sharon
shiggins1@live.com or call Lion
Ro at 508.881.4743 for reservations
(light snacks will be served).
FROZEN WINTER
WONDERLAND PARTY
THANK YOU: Middlesex
Savings Bank, Oak Realty,
WACA, Marconi’s & Co. and
Greater Ashland Lions. This
event was held on December 21,
2019 FREE to kids 12 and under
$5 for adults that included snacks,
face painting, making of snowflakes
and a movie from 11:30 to
2 p.m. In addition at this event,
coats were collected for the Coat
Drive and Toys for Tots. Again,
your generosity was overwhelming.
The proceeds from the event
ART IN THE LIBRARY:
will benefit Pediatric Cancer
which has now become a Lions
Global Project.
MEAT SHOOTS
The Greater Ashland Lions,
Sons of Ashland American Legion,
Legion Auxiliary sponsor
every Saturday from 3-5 p.m. at
the Ashland American Legion
Hall a meat shoot where you can
win steaks, chops and chicken to
take home for dinner. This event
benefits veterans and local community
projects.
SAVE the DATE: March 12,
2020 at the VFW Hall, Pleasant
Street Ashland for the BEST
IRISH DINNER served in the
area. More information to come.
Come join the Greater Ashland
Lions at Marconi’s & Co. (VFW
HALL) on the second Tuesday of the
month at 6:30 P.M. 310 Pleasant
Street, Ashland and see the way “ WE
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The 14 th Annual Senior
Watercolor Exhibition”
Dec. 3 – Jan. 11
The Senior Citizen watercolor
classes, under the direction
of Suzie Meeker, are once again
presenting their best work of
the year in this annual exhibit.
Come down and view these
wonderful paintings….always a
treat to see the talent that Ashland
seniors display in their watercolor
paintings.
Watercolor Landscape Paintings
By Kerry G Evans
Jan. 16 – Feb. 28
Medfield artist Kerry Evans
has been painting and teaching
for many years. Her focus is
the natural world around us and
the intersection between reality
and abstraction: shapes, colors,
sensations, & emotions. An
exhibit of vibrant and flowing
paintings. There will be an Artist’s
Reception on Saturday, Jan.
18 th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. All
are invited.
UPSTAIRS DISPLAY CASE
Thematic Playing Cards Continues
until January 15th. An
exhibit of various types of illustrated
playing cards from a local
library patron. The card games
included are in various themes:
Fortune telling, transportation,
& wildlife. This patron has
been collecting for some time and
enjoys sharing parts of the collection
with the public. An interesting
collection of cards rich in
visual images. Anthony Antonellis
is exhibiting five of his unique
wood creations in the fireplace
lounge area, adjacent to the main
circulation desk, and another one
is exhibited near the public computers.
The pieces are intricately
patterned wood assemblages,
carefully crafted and finished.
Enjoy this visually dynamic exhibit.
On extended loan, in the
downstairs conference room are
photographs by Bill Horsman,
a commercial and fine art photographer
who has exhibited in
the library and currently has his
studio in downtown Ashland. A
very fine exhibit featuring Bill’s
creative photographic imagery of
water and window reflections.

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ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
January Event Highlights
HOLIDAY CLOSING:
The Library will be closed
on Wednesday, Jan. 1 st for New
Year’s Day
The Library will also be closed
on Monday, Jan. 20 th for Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day
PASSES TO HOPKINTON CENTER
FOR THE ARTS!
We have tickets for one free
admission to any of the following
events.
• First Friday Open Mic: Singers,
musicians, songwriters,
poets, and storytellers of all
ages are invited to perform.
Come bring your guitar,
your comedy, and your
enthusiasm to perform to the
HCA.
• Jazz Jam: Come enjoy the
music of the monthly jazz
band and bring your instrument
to jump into the jam
in the second half of the
performance!
• Cabaret Open Mic: If you love
musical theater, the American
songbook, or just belting
out your favorite song of the
week, then join us for our
NEW Cabaret Open Mic!
Our Cabaret Open Mic includes
a host for each evening
and piano accompanist.
Children’s Entertainment
Series: Come to the HCA for
magic and music! Our Children’s
Entertainment Series
are great ways to spend an
afternoon watching incredible
performers from around
the state share their talent
with little ones.
• Sunday, January 12: Toe Jam
Puppet Band Winter Show, 3
p.m.
CHILDREN:
PAJAMA STORY TIME:
Tuesday, Jan. 14 th at 6:30
p.m. For ages 3 – 6 Come in your
pajamas to listen to Miss
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Don’t forget to bring a stuffie
to keep you company!
LAP SIT:
Wednesdays mornings from
10:15-10:45 a.m. For Infants and
Toddlers through age 3 ½. Join
us for stories, songs & fingerplays.
This is a very large group and
space is limited. Free tickets are
handed out as people arrive. We
also hold Lap Sit one Saturday
each month. The next Saturday
Lap Sit will be January 25 th at
10:15 a.m.
YOUNG FAMILIES:
Saturday, Jan. 11 th 10:30
a.m. “Fossils & Dinosaurs” Fun
with Science. Dressed for digging,
intrepid fossil hunter Paulette
Morin introduces children
to the wonders of dinosaurs and
our prehistoric past. This presentation
touches on the Who, What,
Where and When of the dinosaurs.
With more than 100 fossil
specimens and our enthusiastic
storytelling, your children will be
sure to learn and have fun.
READ-TO-A-DOG:
Kids can improve their oral
reading skills by reading to one
of our certified therapy dogs.
Space is limited. The dogs are
here between 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Each child has a 10
minute turn and time slots are
assigned upon arrival. Choose
your own book to read.
S.T.E.A.M. STORY TIMES:
Friday mornings from
10:30-11:15 a.m. For kids age
3 ½ - 6 Space is limited – free
tickets are handed out as people
arrive. Each week weread stories
and non-fiction books about
one topic and do a related activity.
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ART & ECOLOGY:
Kids in Kindergarten – Grade
5 can come learn about conservation
and taking care of the
planet and make a related craft
project. Two Friday afternoons
per month 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Dates and topics to be announced
Space is limited.
LEGOS CLUB:
Thursdays, Jan. 9 th &
23 rd 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Kids of
all ages build using the Library’s
huge stash of Legos, then their
creations are put on display for
a few weeks. Kids younger than
Grade 3 must be with an adult.
YMCA PLAY, LEARN & GROW:
Tuesdays 11:00 – 12:00 or
Thursdays 11:00 – 12:00 Infants
through age 5. You may attend
one program per week. Sensory
play, music, stories, crafts, socialization
and more. This is a large
group and space is limited. Free
tickets are handed out as people
arrive – this program often fills
before 11:00. Please email LAbolfazli@metrowestymca.org
with
any questions or to get on their
email list. We will NOT meet on
Thursday, January 2nd .
MOM’S CLUB LITTLE CRAFTERS:
Monday, Jan. 27 th 10:15–
11:15 a.m. The Mom’s Club of
Ashland and the Friends of the
Library offer a story & craft, program
for infants–age 5 on the
third Monday of each month.
Adult caregivers are asked to participate
with the children.
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TEENS:
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB):
Wednesday, Jan. 29 th for
grades 9-12 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Each meeting counts as an hour
of community service. This is
your library as much as it is anyone
else’s. Why not have a say
in what happens here? Join the
Teen Advisory Board to plan
programs, pick books, and generally
make this library a place you
want to visit. Open to any high
school student.
MAGAZINE ART:
Wednesday, Jan. 8 th for
Grades 6 -12 at 4:30 p.m. Use
old magazine pages to make colorful
new artwork. Your choice:
make a picture, a coiled bowl or
a frame.
MID-TERM STUDY SESSION:
January 21st through 27th for
Grades 9-12
Do you need a place to study
where you won’t be distracted by
your family? All Ashland High
students are invited to study for
mid-terms at the Library. Snacks,
drinks and stress relief materials
will be provided. Tuesday, Jan.
21 st 2:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday,
Jan. 22nd 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.,
Thursday, Jan. 23rd 2:00 -7:00
p.m. and Monday, Jan. 27th 3:00
– 8:00 p.m.
Read to Knives or Machete
Mondays Jan. 13 & 27
Read to Bear on Thursdays
Jan. 9 & 23
ADULTS:
FRIENDS’ FRIDAY NIGHT
FILM SERIES:
Feature films are shown on our
large HD screen every Friday evening
at 7:00 p.m.
Comfortable, padded chairs!
For upcoming titles please see the
movie schedule available in the
entrance lobby of the Library.
ADULT ART WORKSHOPS:
DROP IN CARD MAKING with
Jan Poppendieck January 15th
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Come join us for
an evening of card making with
Jan. We will learn stamping and
card making
techniques using our huge
stash of supplies. Everyone will

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be free to select their papers and
card styles in this open format
workshop. Jan will teach embossing,
die cutting, proper
stamping, and use of equipment
individually and group
techniques of creating unique
cards.
There is no registration required,—just
come on by for a
creative evening!
INTRO TO KNITTING with Samantha
McKetchnie January
18th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Maximum
of 15 new knitters. Come in
from the cold and to learn to knit
in one afternoon. Samantha will
teach our group the basics, from
holding the yarn and needles to
using the basic stitch. In just one
class everyone will be knitting
their own scarf. Open to anyone
from absolute beginners to those
who just need a refresher. We also
welcome experienced knitters.
Please join us for an afternoon
of stitching and socializing. All
supplies included. Thanks to the
Friends of the Library, all classes
are free, include all supplies and
are open to everyone 18 and over
living in
Ashland and any other community.
Thank you to our wonderful
teachers, who are not only
volunteering their time and creativity,
but also various supplies
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INTERGENERATIONAL
BOOK CLUB:
Tuesday, January 14th 2:00
p.m. Schiesske Meeting Room.
The Ashland Public Library and
the Ashland Senior Center want
to provide the opportunity for
adults to bond through a shared
love of books. We will choose
books that are available through
standard print, and other alternative
formats, allowing different
voices to participate in this discussion.
All adults are welcome!
Bring your parent, your child,
your friend, your neighbor, while
we will enjoy light refreshments
and have great conversations!
The group will be discussing
Beantown Girls, by Jean Healey
on Tuesday, January 14th.
BOOK CHAT:
Wednesday, January 8th 7:00
p.m. Schiesske Meeting Room.
Join Book Chat, the NOT Book
Club, where you’re encouraged
to read whatever you want! Tell
us what you’ve read and
hear recommendations from
others! Come chat about books!
What have you read lately?
Whether you loved it, hated it, we
want to know. After the meeting,
you’ll have a nice list of recommendations
for you ‘To Be Read’
pile!
FRONT STREET READERS:
The Front Street Readers
book discussion group meets
(usually) on the 4 th Tuesday of
the month at the Library at 7:00
p.m. On January 7th the group
will discuss Imagine That, by
Mark Fins. Big-hearted 8 year old
Mark Leonard lives on the brink
of two worlds: one steeped in the
hardship of post WW II America;
the other where he’s buoyed
by his exceptionally vivid imagination.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT READERS:
This group generally meets
on the 3 rd Wednesday of the
month at the Library at 6:30
p.m. The next book will be Educated,
by Tara Westover, which
will be discussed on January
22nd . An unforgettable memoir
about a young girl who, kept out
of school, leaves her survivalist
family and goes on to earn a PhD
from Cambridge University.
DOCUMENTARY FILM
& DISCUSSION SERIES:
The Ashland Documentary
Film & Discussion Series has been
running continuously since 2005,
taking an in-depth look at important
topics of our day. Discussions
are often lively and thought-provoking.
All points of view are welcomed.
The series is sponsored
by the Friends of the Ashland
Library. For more information,
call the library, 508-881-0134, or
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Injustice: The Holy Land
Foundation Five (60 min) Thursday,
Jan. 9 th 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Is it possible that five decent
men served 15-65 year sentences
in the harshest, most dangerous
U.S. prisons for charitable
work largely directed at alleviating
the suffering of Palestinian
children? In July 2004, federal
agents raided the homes of five
Palestinian-American families,
arresting the five dads. The first
trial of the “Holy Land Foundation
Five” ended in a hung jury.
The second, marked by highly
questionable procedures, resulted
in very lengthy sentences—for
“supporting terrorism” by donating
to charities that the U.S.
government itself and other respected
international agencies
had long worked with. In 2013,
Israeli-American activist and author
Miko Peled started investigating
this case. Peled discussed
the miscarriages of justice with
the men’s lawyers and heard from
the families about the devastating
effects the case had on their lives.
He also traveled to the remote
federal prison complexes where
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Sports
Ashland High Sextet Aiming for
Another Tourney Berth
By KEN HAMWEY,
Staff Sports Writer
Trying to gauge how the Ashland
High boys hockey team will
fare this season is not an easy task.
Last year, the Clockers were
one game away from playing in
the State tournament, eliminated
by Hopkinton in the Sectional
playoffs, 6-2. They finished their
campaign as Division 3 Sectional
runners-up with an impressive
15-6-3 overall record.
This time around, however,
there are questions. Ashland lost
eight seniors to graduation, so
does that deplete the team’s experience
pool? Also, three of those
graduates were defensemen but
are there any up-and-coming blue
liners? And, how will the Clockers
match up with their opposition in
the TVL’s Large Division?
Ashland’s coach, Mike
Roman, is hoping these questions
get answered sooner rather than
later.
The squads in the TVL’s Large
Division are first-rate. Hopkinton
and Westwood played in the State
tourney last year and Roman regards
that pair along with Medfield,
Holliston and Norwood as
“teams with talent, tradition and
numbers.’’
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are like a GPS device — they
usually recalculate and find their
way, After all, since Roman became
Ashland’s coach, his teams
have qualified for tourney play
six times in the last 10 years. And,
twice he’s guided his troops into
the Sectional finals.
“This year’s team has some
strengths that we’re hoping will
provide offense and enable us to
pin our opponents in their zone,’’
Roman said. “We want to be reliable
on defense.’’
The 40-year-old Roman likes
his squad’s skating ability, it’s
hockey IQ and it’s mental and
physical toughness. “Our kids
are coachable and the seniors on
the team have experience since
they’ve competed in the playoffs
for the last three years,’’ he emphasized.
Where Ashland needs to shore
up its attack is on defense. The
Clockers lost some quality defensemen,
like Cole Taddeo, Jack
Merrill and Jackson Hornung to
graduation. Sophomore Chris
Moriarity, however, should provide
some help. “Chris is smart,
coachable, works hard and has
a good skill set,’’ Roman said.
“We’ve also got a group of freshmen
who are battling for ice
time.’’
Improving daily and qualifying
for the playoffs continue to be
Roman’s prime objectives. “Our
goals are to be technically sound
and improve daily in practice and
in games,’’ Roman said. “We also
want our effort and our results
to improve from game to game.
And, qualifying for the tourney is
an objective that’s always on our
list.’’
Two forwards who’ll set the
tone for the Clockers and strive
to build team chemistry are senior
co-captains Brett Erwin and Jack
Reap. Roman knows they’ll lead
by example.
“Brett is very competitive,’’
Roman noted. “He’s a hardworker
who’s got speed and
can score. His instincts and ice
awareness are very good. Jack
can be vocal at times. He’s got a
very high hockey IQ and is able
to handle a variety of situations.
He can score and he’s also a lockdown
defensive player.’’
Another senior who’ll be
counted on is forward Jake Shapiro.
“Jake has a solid work ethic,
he can score and he’s tough in
the corners,’’ Roman said. “High
hockey IQ is high and he knows
the game.’’
A trio of junior forwards —
Nick Fish, Matt Milko and Nick
Cibotti — have a plethora of assets
and Roman likes what they
bring to the table.
“Nick (Fish) has natural scoring
ability,’’ said Roman, who
played hockey at Bridgewater-Raynham
and Suffolk University.
“He’s a terrific skater who
can fly. His ice awareness is good
and he competes hard in games
and practice. Matt has many of
the qualities that Fish has. Matt
is an assistant captain who leads
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by example and he’s tough and
physical. Nick (Cibotti) works
hard and he’s solid on defense.
Mentally and physically tough,
he’s very coachable and he can
score.’’
Dom Boccelli will get his
minutes because the sophomore
forward has showed lots of improvement
since his freshman
campaign. “Dom has strong
hands and his offensive instincts
are very good,’’ Roman said. “He
can pass and shoot.’’
Goalie Dante D’Avinzo played
five games as a freshman last year
but he’ll see action on a daily basis
as the team’s starting net-minder.
“Danta is aggressive, athletic, instinctive
and technically sound,’’
Roman said. “He’s not afraid to
challenge a shooter.’’
Two coaches who provide
Roman with quality input and
help in player development are
Geoff Iadarola (varsity assistant)
and junior-varsity coach Stephen
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Roman is acutely aware that
ice hockey can go a long way in
helping players learn valuable life
lessons and play a key role in their
overall development.
“I stress to our kids to stay
positive,’’ he said. “There’s always
frustration and emotion
in hockey and it’s important to
maintain one’s composure and
stay calm. Other lessons that can
be learned are how to overcome
adversity, how to develop mental
and physical toughness, how to
be better leaders and how to be
accountable.’’
Roman also is a firm believer
in a competitive philosophy that
focuses on improving, reaching
one’s potential, working hard and
enjoying athletics. “If kids are giving
100 percent and doing their
best, then winning will follow,’’ he
emphasized.
The Clockers, who opened
their season by losing to Norwood,
6-3, should not be taken
lightly this season regardless of
bowing in their opener. If they’re
regarded in so-so fashion, then
their opponents will quickly discover
that Mike Roman’s roster
has capable skaters with impressive
attributes.
And, those characteristics
would be players who possess
mental toughness, a high hockey
IQ, a coachable nature, skills and
skating ability.
Those were the attributes that
surfaced last year in the Sectional
tourney.

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Sports
Ryann Lima is Shooting for Success
By Christopher Tremblay
Ryann Lima began playing
both basketball and soccer in
the Ashland Youth Programs
around the age of 6 or 7 and
has continued to play them since
as she enters her senior year at
Ashland High School. Although
the senior two-time basketball
captain for the Clockers has already
committed to play soccer
for Assumption College next fall
she still enjoys basketball just as
much as soccer.
“I really love both sports,
she said. “But I had to be realistic
and decided to play
soccer as a forward for Assumption.
I’m only 5’6” and
knew that I was definitely not
big enough to play basketball
on the collegiate level.”
On the basketball circuit the
Ashland native not only played
for the youth programs in town
but also played for the AAU
team, the Shooting Stars, while
in middle school. As high school
approached she was hoping
to make the varsity basketball
team, but found tryouts to be
nerve wracking.
While it may have been a little
stressful at first the Ashland
coaches and players were all
very supportive of the girls trying
to make the team and Lima
found herself relaxed on the
court.
“I made the team as a freshman
and have been part of it for
all four years. It was great that I
was able to start with my friend
and another freshman Kayla
Madden,” Lima said. “The first
year my job was basically to just
shoot and I averaged about 10
points a game.”
Unfortunately, that season
the Clockers were 5-15
and Lima and her teammates
knew that something needed to
change. Following her freshman
campaign on the court she realized
that she had to do other
things instead of just shooting,
so she started working on driving
to the basket with the ball.
Lima seemed to pick up the
skill rather quickly and due to
her aggressive style of play was
making a difference in her game
while helping her team win.
During her sophomore year
the Clockers had a complete
turnaround form the year prior
by going 16-5 and advancing
into the Central Division 2 Tournament
where they we awarded
the two seed. After a first round
bye the Clockers were upset by
Nashoba in the Quarter Finals.
“It (playing in the tournament)
was like nothing that I
have ever experienced. It was
a crazy season and we had fun
winning,” she said. “While we
would have liked to have gone
further we were eliminated by
a talented Nashoba team. The
loss was disappointing, but after
the season we had a year earlier,
we never really expected to be in
the tournament that quickly.”
The squad reverted back to a
sub .500 team last winter going
9-11 with Ashland losing its point
guard to an injury and Lima was
thrust into the position, one that
she was not fully use to.
“I needed to step up my
game and at first I found it difficult
to control the team down
the court, since I was primarily
a shooting guard and had never
played point guard on the high
school level,” Lima said. “The
position put a lot of pressure on
me to perform. Instead of just
shooting I had to run the offense
and get the ball into the hands
of my teammates to score. Luckily,
I had Kayla (another point
guard on the team) to help me
through it all.”
As the Clockers get ready to
take the court for the new season
they will have to do without
Madden, who tore her ACL
and is out for the season. Once
again Lima will have a lot put on
her shoulders a senior captain to
guide this young team.
“We are very young, but we
have a lot of speed and I’m
going to have to move the ball
up the court fast and get it to my
teammates a lot quicker than
in the past,” she said. “I’m still
hoping that we can once again
make the tournament, but I
know that it’s not going to be an
easy task.”
Ashland Coach Dave Lyth,
who took over the program in
Lima’s freshman season, believes
Lima has the talent to lead
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“Through her four years her
game has definitely developed.
Once she was more of just a
shooter, but she now attacks
the hoop, her dribbling has improved
and she has become a
defensive presence for us,” Lyth
said. “I’m really going to be expecting
a lot out of her this season,
especially now that Kayla
(who led the team in just about
every offensive category) is out
for the year. Ryann will be our
leader on the floor offensively as
well as defensively and I believe
that she is up to the challenge.”
Through her high school career
Lima and her teammates
have been on a roller coaster
when it comes to making the
tournament. The team didn’t
come close in her freshman year,
then had a phenomenal regular
season her second season and
then last year once again missed
the playoffs. Lima and her Ashland
teammates are looking forward
to another year with hopes
that they make the tournament.
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Sports
Ashland’s Football Season:
A ‘Super’ Time For Senior Leadership
By KEN HAMWEY,
Staff Sports Writer
Super Bowl championship
teams often have a distinguishing
characteristic. Some times it’s
speed or skills and on other occasions
it’s athleticism or technique.
For coach Andrew MacKay
and his Ashland football team,
senior leadership played a major
role when the Clockers battled
Bishop Fenwick in the Division 6
Super Bowl. The Clockers posted
a 28-22 victory and claimed their
first Bowl title in 24 years.
The Clockers, who’ve now
qualified for the playoffs five times
in the last six years, had seven
senior starters back on offense
and seven on defense. As juniors,
they not only sparked Ashland to
an 8-3 record, but they also advanced
to the Division 5 South
semifinals where they bowed to
Old Rochester, falling one game
shy of a Super Bowl berth in
2018.
“Our seniors gained experienced
in games that were close
wins and close losses when they
were juniors,’’ MacKay said.
“Their leadership was a key this
season. They displayed great
character, on and off the field;
they were close-knit; selfless; and
they promoted team chemistry
and a family atmosphere.’’
MacKay has coached the
Clockers for nine seasons and
when he’s compiling a roster,
it’s no secret what attributes he
prefers. “I want players who are
coachable and accountable,’’ he
said. “I also want high character
guys who are resilient and mentally
tough.’’
When seniors have those traits,
it’s a recipe for success because
the players, more often than not,
become quality leaders.
The Clockers put an exclamation
point on senior leadership in
the first half when senior receiver
Brian Gazard caught two touchdown
passes from senior quarterback
Dom Cavanagh, keeping
the Clockers within reach at halftime,
trailing, 14-13.
In the final stanza, that leadership
component was front and
center and it was dramatic.
On a second-and-10 from his
own 26, Cavanagh connected
with senior Jake Latessa on a
crossing route. The Ashland
wideout caught the ball at the
Clockers’ 40-yard line before
making what was the key play of
the game. Latessa eluded a defender
with a stiff-arm at midfield
and shed two potential tacklers at
the Crusaders’ 20-yard line. He
was finally tackled a yard shy of
the goal line — a play that covered
73 yards.
Cavanagh snuck into the end
zone for the TD and Andrew
Agostinelli added the extra point
for a 20-14 lead with 7:08 left in
the contest.
Less than two minutes later,
the Clockers added another TD,
giving their fans little doubt about
the outcome. Two first downs put
the Clockers inside Fenwick’s 20.
With the ball on the five-yard line
Patriots owner Robert Kraft and MIAA Executive Director Bill Gaine
present the Super Bowl trophy to coach Andrew MacKay and his
Ashland players.
and the Clockers facing a thirdand-four,
Cavanagh threw to his
left and another senior, Kevin
Russell, grabbed the ball for a
five-yard TD. A pass for the twopoint
conversion (Cavanagh to
Gazard) made it 28-14 with 2:53
left in regulation.
For all intents and purposes, it
was game over and MacKay was
quick to praise the four seniors
who contributed in stylish fashion
on offense.
“Cavanagh is the best player
in Ashland’s history,’’ he emphasized.
“He’s 10 times the person
than he is as a player. A great
leader, he had a record 32 TD
passes this year and he ran for
10 more. Latessa set the school
record for yards receiving (1,064).
He’s a big time player who’s
not afraid of the big moment.
Gazard is the ultimate competitor.
He’s the glue, whether it’s
blocking or catching. And, Russell
is one of the best receivers in the
state. He was our most consistent
Ashland football coach Andrew MacKay hoists the Super Bowl trophy
as his players celebrate.
receiver, catching 13 TD passes
for a school record.’’
Citing his team’s close-knit
nature and how it bonded while
it compiled the best record in
school history (12-1), MacKay
also lauded his defensive corps.
“Everyone talked about Fenwick’s
defense but we take pride in our
ability to defend,’’ he said. “Our
defense put us in position to win
the Super Bowl. A few years ago,
we had the defensive player of
the year in the Tri Valley League
for three straight years.’’
MacKay’s competitive philosophy
was the elixir that the
seniors and the underclassmen
counted on to get the results
they wanted. At the start of the
season, he stressed the prime elements
that lead to success. “My
athletic philosophy focuses on
making sure our kids reach their
potential and enjoy their athletic
experience,’’ he noted. “Building
relationships and a family culture
are also very important. And, if
we reach those goals, then winning
will follow.’’
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Ashland’s last bowl triumph
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Catholic ... Cavanagh finished
the season as the TVL’s Large
Division MVP. He was 13-for-21,
for 270 yards passing and 3 TDs
in the Bowl … Other key Bowl
statistics — Latessa (5 catches,
117 receiving yards); Gazard (4
catches, 61 yards, 2 TDs); and
Russell (34 receiving yards and a
touchdown) ... Nine seniors were
captains (Cavanagh, Ryan Dwinells,
Russell, O.B. Brown, Brandon
Grover, Dominic Massauro,
James Merloni, Latessa and
Colin Dagg … Ashland’s playoff
journey included wins over
East Bridgewater, Rockland, Old
Rochester, Millbury and Bishop
Fenwick … The Clockers’ roster
listed 62 players and 24 were seniors
… MacKay said the bowl
triumph was thrilling not only for
the players, but also for his assistant
coaches and the community.
“We were blessed the way the
town rallied for us,’’ he noted.
“It’s a perfect community.’’

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Calendar
January 2
Affordable Housing Trust
101 Main Street, Ashland.
4-6 pm. Meeting Room A.
January 6
Network of Enterprising
Women (NEW) Meeting
Cheryl Cohen Mosaics,
360 Woodland St. 2nd floor,
Holliston. 8:30-10:30 am. Join
us for our After Holiday Party
& Yankee Swap. Please bring
a wrapped/bagged gift or regift
(value up to $15.00) and a
breakfast dish to share. Guests
are welcome to attend to see
if NEW is a good fit for their
business. For more info see
www.networkofenterprisingwomen.com
or email info@
networkofenterprisingwomen.
com
January 7
Community Preservation
Committee
101 Main Street, Ashland.
7:30-10:00 pm. Meeting Room
B-C.
January 8
Ashland Town Forest Committee
Meeting
101 Main Street, Ashland.
7-9 pm. Meeting Room A.
Varsity Basketball: APH vs.
Ashland High School
Ashland High School, 65
East Union Street, Ashland.
6:30 pm
January 9
Ashland Is United
101 Main Street, Ashland.
9-11 am. Meeting Room A.
January 14:
Strategies for Student Stress //
An SEL Forum for K-12 Parents
Warren Conference Center,
529 Chestnut Street, Ashland
5:45-7:30 pm. This event is
the third in a series presented
by Senate President Spilka
as part of her #MetroWest-
Kids initiative. This workshop
is specifically for parents to
learn the latest strategies to
reduce student stress levels,
build resilience, and promote
overall wellness. Dinner and
babysittting provided at this
free event. For more information
and to register, visit
Eventbrite and search for the
event.
January 19
Local Author Event
Ashland Historical Society,
2 Myrtle St., Ashland. 2 pm.
Anthony Sammarco, local
historian and author, presents
“The Baker Chocolate Company:
A Sweet History.” Discover
the stories and struggles
behind the 1765 beginnings
and later evolution of the Massachusetts
chocolate company
as it grew into America’s beloved
– and ubiquitous - chocolate
manufacturer. Please join
us, all are welcome! For more
details and links please see
the Upcoming Events page at
www.ashlandhistsociety.com.
January 26
Senior Class Fashion Show
Ashland High School, 65
East Union Street, Ashland.
2-5 pm.
WACA wins Big at
Video Competition
WACA, the community
media center in Ashland which
was founded in 1985, was recently
the recipient of five awards
in the New England/New York
Nor’Easter Video Competition.
The Nor’Easter Awards
are given annually as part of the
Alliance for Community Media
Northeast Regional Conference.
This year’s awards were held in
Portland, ME on October 31.
WACA received two-first
place awards. One award was
given for Best News Coverage to
“Around the Clock News” for the
July episode featuring coverage
of the 4th of July celebration of
the Boston Pops Fireworks Concert.
The other first place award
was for the program “All Politics
Is Local” hosted by Jon Fetherston
with special guest Mayor
Yvonne Spicer of Framingham.
WACA also received two 2nd
place awards. Nearly News the
Movie written and directed by
Ashland Community Theater
Founder, Joe White received the
award for Best Original Work
in either Comedy or Drama.
The other 2nd place recognition
was for the Ashland Education
Foundation Gala video was
highlighted the programs being
administered in the Ashland
Schools with grants received
from the Foundation.
Finally, WACA received a 3rd
place award for the coverage of
the Boston Marathon which included
location segments at the
starting line in Hopkinton, along
the route in Ashland and at the
finish line in Boston. This episode
was recorded during a cold,
heavy rain storm just to make
things more interesting.
For any further information,
please contact Barbara
Chisholm, Executive Director
at barbara@wacatv.com or call
508-380-4397.
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Adopt a Hydrant Today
By Cynthia Whitty
The Ashland Fire Department
is challenging Ashland residents,
including kids (with adult
supervision), and businesses, to
claim and dig out one or more
of the town’s 1,100 fire hydrants
during the winter. Shoveling includes
clearing a path approximately
three feet around the
hydrant and a path from the
street or roadway up to the fire
hydrant. Each participant will
have a chance to win a gift card
each month.
When arriving at the scene
of a fire, firefighters need to
immediately locate and gain access
to the closest fire hydrant.
They lose crucial time if they
must first shovel away the snow.
When every minute counts, it
is helpful if residents and businesses
could help keep clear the
town’s hydrants.
To show appreciation for
program participants, the fire
department will hold a monthly
drawing during the winter season.
To enter the monthly drawing:
Take a picture of yourself (and
others if you want!) and of your
adopted fire hydrant shoveled
out and email it to mtorosian@
ashlandfire.com, post it to the fire
department Facebook page Facebook.com/AshlandFire
or tweet
it @AshlandMAFire.
Include your name, street of
the hydrant and email or phone
number where you can reach if
you win the drawing.
Enter one chance (picture) per
shoveled hydrant and enter after
each snowfall--as long as you can
shovel it! The more hydrants you
shovel, the more chances you
have to win.
Tune in to the Ashland Board
of Selectmen meetings to see if
you are a winner. If you are the
winner, the fire department will
contact you the following day to
confirm.
For questions on the program,
contact Mike Torosian at mtorosian@ashlandfire.com
or visit
www.ashlandfire.com.
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