The Holliston Select Board has appointed Frank Gervasio to become the community's first town manager Gervasio was chosen after a competitive process that included public interviews and which was overseen by a citizen screening committee and an independent executive search firm “We are thrilled to have Frank Gervasio as our first town manager under the new Town Manager Act,” said Select Board Chair Tina Hein Gervasio stood out in the process because of his municipal finance experience and his knowledge of Holliston’s opportunities and challenges He comes to the position with a unique perspective because he is also a resident and raising a family here in Holliston.” 'Future is very bright': Holliston town administrator to become state's top cannabis regulator Holliston voted at Town Meeting last year to convert from a town administrator form of government to a town manager. Its most recent administrator, Travis Ahern, left in March to take a job as executive director of the statewide Cannabis Control Commission Gervasio was key to creating Medfield's award-winning budget documentGervasio has nine years of public sector leadership experience with five years focused on municipal finance at the state's Division of Local Services He has spent the past few years serving as assistant town administrator in Medfield he is responsible for managing the town’s five-year $15 million capital plan He was also instrumental in the development and publication of Medfield’s budget document which won the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Award for the last three fiscal years Gervasio is expected to begin his new role on June 1 Assistant Town Manager/HR Director Kathleen Buckley will continue to serve as acting town manager After losing only three seniors from last year’s team expect the Marauders to be strong with nearly the same team returning under second year head coach Dan Panciocco Tim Holten and Ryan Wilmar all return offensively along with juniors Nolan Larabee Two-year captains Nick Moreno and Brian Dunne will patrol the blue line with senior Ben Bogie and juniors Michael Doyle and Gavin Second Senior captain Noel Adams will be back between the pipes after a great last season and will split time with senior Eamonn Stephens The Holliston Panthers are focused on improving this season A big help is the merger with Ashland to form one program Head Coach Derek Bedard is working to build strong team chemistry The team is focused on creating a positive environment with junior Oliver Lareau and seniors Liam Fitzsimons and Nick Connors also contributing along with juniors Grady Lukis and Cullen Forde Senior goalies Shane Moriarty and Caleb Greenberg will provide leadership in net New players such as juniors Brogan Roche and Tim Duane are expected to make an impact this season With a solid mix of returners and newcomers coach Scott Hayes is hoping his team will compete.  “The key to our season will be the ability to gel as a team and how quickly we can accomplish that,” said Hayes “We have a strong core of returning players and a strong new class of players.” Hayes will have plenty of offense up front with juniors James Hayward (19-11-30) and Jack Resnick (8-13-21) along with sophomore Connor Merkle (11-13-24) will anchor a Hillers blue line that will have some new faces 2.90 GAA) will take over the primary starting role in net this season for the Hillers Expect the Mustangs to be competitive this year with a large group of returners and a core group of promising newcomers.  Head coach Chuck Allen is hoping his team can do three important things this season.  “We also need to play disciplined hockey and also have fun.” Seniors Ryan Valeri (21 pts) and TJ Martin (18 pts) will lead a very experienced offensive group returning Also back on the forward line are seniors Jacob Sheehan and Sviatoslav Antipkin Junior Jason Gillis (10 pts) will be key offensively along with sophomore Owen MacDougal and juniors Braden Lee and Michael Grenham Allen also has a solid group of new forwards who are looking to make a splash.  The blue line will be anchored by juniors Mark Trahon and Kevin Roach returning on defense are sophomores Max Conley and Rocco Farioli as well as juniors Ryan Grenham and Billy Connolly With the loss of both goalies to graduation the Mustangs will have seniors Brody Foley Brody Pacheco and Sam Gurney all battling for time.  head coach Matt Sebet knows his team is solid and is expecting a good team compete out of his squad “We are strong in net and defensively,” said Sebet “We will be looking for guys up front to have breakout offensive seasons.” Sebet has a core group of forwards returning that he will expect big things from Timmy Molloy (11 pts) and sophomore Matty Donovan (14 pts) are all coming off great seasons and are hoping to kick it up a notch.  the Wolverines have seniors Brady Dumais (11 pts) and Josh McCabe as well as sophomore Brian Sullivan all back this season.  Senior Jack Holland (2.21 GAA) will be back in net this season The Wolverines also have senior John Quinn back after a year at Catholic Memorial Quinn started every game for them as a sophomore Dover-Sherborn/Weston made an incredible run that led to them being 2023-24 MIAA Division 4 State Champions.  With the loss of 13 seniors from last season and two transfers to prep school the Raiders will be younger than in year’s past but coach Alex Marlow is expecting others to rise up and fill key roles.  “​​Team chemistry has always been one of the strongest components,” said Marlow so we are excited to see how the torch is passed to the leaders of this season We won’t be deep as years pass with the numbers we graduated and transferred out A lot of these players will be tasked with taking on a leading role and dictating what our 2024-2025 season identity will be If we play our systems in all three areas of the ice Marlow will have plenty of veteran experience up front with senior captain Sam Hinckley (32 points) leading the way along with sophomore assistant captain Christos Rogaris (16 pts) and junior assistant captain Max Patenaude (13 pts) Also returning offensively are seniors Hunter Hourihan (15 pts) and Rob Morsilli Players expected to have a bigger role will be seniors Felix Gisesen and Nathan Zeng as well as junior Tommy Lamb Assistant captain Andrew Cahill will anchor the blue line with juniors Ethan Fiore and Caleb Curran.  the Raiders will turn to junior William Goldstein to fill the shoes With new head coach Tony Patete taking over at the helm he is hoping to bring Bellingham back to the postseason after a 10-year absence.  “I truly believe this team is deeper than it has been in a few years,” said Patete “We fully plan on trying to use that depth to put out a competitive team for the 24/25 season We need to outwork and outlast other teams by playing three complete periods of hockey and to do that will require us to work harder than ever at practice and in games.” who Patete expects to have a strong senior year along with senior Nathan Gervais who led the team in goals last season.  Other forwards that Patete expects big things out of are seniors Charlie Eldridge and Jack Fantini juniors Eddie Savje and Declan Jewett and sophomores Braden Ingoldsby Patete has an experienced defense to turn to in senior Jack Pirrong Eric Todd and Michael Cullinane along with sophomore Blake Shepardson.  Returning between the pipes will be junior veteran goalie Liam Gregg who has been starting since his freshman year and he will share time with freshman Nick Fantini “I feel we have two quality goaltenders,” said Patete “I will be trying to create a true 1-2 punch with both of them but if we have a lot more success this year I think some of that will have to do with goalie depth and not having to rely on one goalie to start 21 games.” which will be focused on adapting to a new system and playing high-tempo and aggressive hockey to compete at a high level this season Key returning forwards include seniors Jack Gwaltney who will provide leadership and offensive production Sophomore John Shaughnessy and junior Matt Dickson will also play significant roles in generating offense Freshman Luke Dickson is expected to make an immediate impact and contribute to the team’s offensive depth seniors Ben Lusby and Nick Ntasios will anchor the blue line offering both defensive stability and leadership Senior Charlie Duggan returns as the starting goalie providing experience and stability between the pipes is expected to make an immediate impact and contribute to the team’s offensive depth the Mustangs are hoping to build off that success this season under second-year head coach Jeff Drake Medway is returning five seniors who Drake will rely on heavily to score The offense will be led by Colin Towle and Jason Bedard returning is junior forward Jason Drake and sophomore Michael Damon who look to improve on both ends of the ice this season Senior Dom Bellatuoni “promises to log many minutes and bring a steady presence to the blue line,” said Drake.  Senior goalie Shawn Frauton is back in goal for the Mustangs He was very solid last season and a big key to their success the Lancers are focused on improving their speed and solidifying their defense which has been a key strength in recent seasons 3A) adding scoring depth for coach Michael Donovan Other returning forwards include juniors Jacob Mento and sophomores Atticus Emerson and Felix Wang who will look to increase their production sophomores Adam Caldwell and Mason Ball will provide support with junior Kyle Gass and freshman Caleb Luzon expected to make an immediate impact The Lancers’ success this season will depend on continued strong defense and the development of their younger players With Parker in goal and a skilled forward group Norton will rely on their speed and defensive consistency to stay competitive P: (978) 682-2425E: info@playhnib.com Details: cache-fra-eddf8230173-FRA 1746496922 2096785524 Holliston Town Administrator Travis Ahern has agreed to bring his experience in municipal government to the Cannabis Control Commission next year as its new executive director during a time of significant changes in the maturing industry Ahern has been town administrator for Holliston since July 2020 He previously worked as finance director for the town of Danvers and in policy and finance roles (including director) at the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority Advisory Board and Chief People Officer Debra Hilton-Creek has been serving as acting executive director in the meantime “I am confident [Ahern] will shepherd the agency and regulated cannabis industry into a new phase of maturation as we approach next steps for finalizing on-site social consumption in Massachusetts and tackling other reforms,” CCC Acting Chair Bruce Stebbins said “Commissioners noted that he has the right combination of leadership knowledge and administrative expertise to oversee the dedicated staff who carry out our mission of ensuring a safe Ahern’s start date is “potentially slated for March 3 Ahern told commissioners he was in the second year of a three-year contract with Holliston and that he is supposed to provide notice three months in advance of leaving for another job “I share that only to say that is a courtesy that I would extend to my [select] board It is most likely not legally binding if I were to leave for the state I would extend them that courtesy,” he said municipalities would not take you up on three months you don’t want somebody in a lame-duck position for that period of time He will take over “as the agency prepares to enter the next phase of regulating Massachusetts’ $8 billion regulated cannabis industry,” the CCC said and as regulators are in the midst of launching on-site cannabis consumption sites and preparing for potential shifts in federal cannabis policy And 2025 could also bring about changes at the state level as lawmakers and government watchdogs seek to steady the ship Amid the slew of controversies at the CCC since 2023 a key House lawmaker said this summer his committee “recognizes the need for clarity in structure and accountability at the Cannabis Control Commission” and “foresees a legislative path forward addressing the sources of concerns about the CCC’s administrative function.” “My initial focus as the agency’s new Executive Director will be to leverage the subject matter expertise within the organization to help the organization deliver on its mission of providing a safe equitable cannabis marketplace in Massachusetts,” Ahern said in a statement He said he views the 2022 marijuana law “as a turning point providing the necessary tools for the CCC to achieve its goals and lead Massachusetts forward.” “I believe the future is very bright for the CCC and I am excited to be a part of it,” he said Your essential daily newsletter delivering trusted news and can't miss programs from Boston and beyond HOLLISTON – The first time they stepped onto the Kamitian Field turf in front of the program’s new head coach A time to loosen up 15 minutes before practice begins “It’s one of the only times,” Holliston head coach Mike Yurof told the team on Friday the first day of practice in Massachusetts ‘we’re not sprinting; we’re not going full speed.’”  The announcement of Yurof’s hiring happened on July 11, six weeks after 21-year coach Todd Kiley left to take over in Franklin “It was definitely a shock,” said captain Lucas Beadenkopf Yurof has not been a head coach since 2005 at Oliver Ames But he knows the mid-summer transition to a new face was difficult He also knows not to put too much stock into making this his team “It’s pretty hard,” he said before Friday’s practice referring to the switch so late in the summer “I don’t think you can get caught up in trying to make it your own Then it’s almost like you’ve got this agenda that’s not football You’ve got to be a teacher first and foremost.”  Holliston won 16 games over the past two seasons and captain Caleb Greenberg expects nothing less than a continuation of success We’ve been doing the same thing for years now,” he said Coach Yurof has done great in taking this thing head on It doesn’t feel like we took a step back.”  who will be the offensive and special teams coordinator retained film guru Kevin Quinn from Kiley’s staff but most of Yurof’s assistant coaches are new to Holliston who was at Dover-Sherborn the past five seasons He was previously the president of Walpole Youth Football and coached under Tom Lamb at Norwood High “He’s extremely good at what he does,” Yurof said of Conrad “He’s a professional-type high school coach a physical education teacher in Framingham and a former assistant strength and conditioning coach at Harvard University “I’ve just always loved this team and what Holliston football stands for,” Gimblett whose brother Matthew is a junior receiver/safety “It’s always been my identity in this town I grew up with friends that had older brothers that played The Panthers lost Daily News All-Stars Kaua Lima (quarterback) and Devin Harding (running back; more than 3,000 career total yards) to graduation The quarterback competition includes senior Drew Kafka junior Tommy Quinn and sophomore Jack McDonald should have the ball in his hands more often now that Harding has graduated has embraced the new coaching staff and the new opportunity that it presents “It’s kind of like a fresh start in some ways,” he said “You get to show off your skills for the new coach and build new connections.”  Before practice Friday – before pre-practice actually – Beadenkopf could not wait to get on the field I haven’t been playing football for however many months and I want to get out there,” he said But this is the time to really focus in on the scheme and I’m ready for it.”  Tim Dumas is a multimedia journalist for the Daily News He can be reached at tdumas@wickedlocal.com HOLLISTON - Two hours and a T-shirt – that was the deal A simple Facebook post has transformed the life of William Roberts who attends middle school when he’s not in Lake Placid “Just a love for speed,” he said of his reasoning to try a sport where sleds can surpass 75 miles per hour “I just wanted to try it and I felt that adrenaline rush.”  He recently returned from a two-week stay in Park City where Roberts won the USA Luge Youth B national championship on March 8 He missed finishing on the podium last year by 0.078 seconds but was on top earlier this month when he completed his four runs over two days in 2 minutes more than three ticks ahead of second place Roberts led the competition after the first day and continued to increase his lead on the second He described the relief he felt for his final trip down the icy track let’s go,” he said with a pump of his fist The two-hour clinics targeted ages 9-13 and promised a T-shirt in exchange but was injured in a crash two years ago - on Friday the 13th no less - that required surgery to repair a broken humerus William still has a large pink scar near his right shoulder Roberts attended the luge clinics in Medway for two years was contracted to attend a screening camp in Lake Placid he competed at Nationals and placed eighth out of 12 competitors The course that hosted the 1980 Winter Olympics has become a second home albeit with a four-and-a-half-hour drive away He attended three camps there near the end of 2024 before a three-week training block in mid-January that also included time in Bludenz the family – including his parents Charlie and Jessica and younger brother Eddie – headed for Park City “It’s quite a commitment,” said Charlie Roberts I don’t think you can replace that with anything else.”  With the snow gone locally until next fall William Roberts will switch to soccer (a mini goal in his living room has nearly a dozen balls in it) When asked if he is looking forward to next February’s Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina His “home” course in Lake Placid - “according to USA Luge we’re local,” Charlie said with a laugh – may get the chance to bring the 2026 Games a little closer is being rebuilt and may not be ready in time Lake Placid could serve as a back-up site for luge the track’s structure in Italy was deemed complete with test runs scheduled for next week When the subject of possibly competing in a future Olympics came up site of the sliding competitions for the next domestic Winter Games “It’s going to be a home Olympics; there’s going to be a lot of competition for people that have a lot of time on that track.”  William is still attending Robert Adams Middle School just a mile from the family’s home on 11 acres stuffed between the DPW building and Upper Charles Rail Trail in the Mudville section of Holliston The plan is to move up to higher and longer tracks as he grows older and stronger “the goal is keep moving up and see where it takes you.”  He can be reached attdumas@wickedlocal.com HOLLISTON — Residents of 12 units at a senior apartment complex on Summer Street have been displaced after a fire broke out Monday afternoon in a second-floor apartment, authorities said No one from Mission Springs could be reached for comment on Tuesday firefighters discovered the fire had been extinguished by a sprinkler in the second-floor apartment there was smoke throughout the apartment building "The need to secure the flow of water from the sprinkler system and ventilate smoke, while simultaneously checking on all of the residents of the building resulted in a request for mutual aid from the Medway Fire Department," Holliston fire officials said in the release In addition to the resident who was hospitalized, several others were evaluated by paramedics from the Sherborn Fire Department and Community Emergency Medical Services $2M in damage: More than 450 residents displaced after fire at Westborough apartment complex Holliston's Building and Health departments also responded to the scene and declared 12 units uninhabitable due to the water damage the complex is for those who are 62 and older and who earn a maximum total gross household income of $47,000 (for one-person households) or $53,700 (for two-person households) Those figures represent 50% of the median income for the area According to the release, The Community Builders, a Boston-based nonprofit housing organization, assisted residents to find temporary housing. The Holliston Senior Center provided transportation for residents who needed it The cause of the fire remains under investigation Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com follow him on X @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerCrime BOSTON — Holliston Town Administrator Travis Ahern has agreed to become executive director at the Cannabis Control Commission during a time of significant changes in the maturing industry Ahern has been Holliston's town administrator since July 2020 He previously worked as finance director for Danvers; financial analyst for Weston; and in policy and finance roles (including director) at the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority Advisory Board Earlier: Mass. cannabis panel wants Holliston town administrator as its next leader Chief People Officer Debra Hilton-Creek has served as acting executive director in the meantime "I am confident (Ahern) will shepherd the agency and regulated cannabis industry into a new phase of maturation as we approach next steps for finalizing on-site social consumption in Massachusetts and tackling other reforms," CCC acting Chair Bruce Stebbins said "Commissioners noted that he has the right combination of leadership knowledge and administrative expertise to oversee the dedicated staff who carry out our mission of ensuring a safe Ahern told commissioners he wanted to give town three months' noticeAhern's start date is "potentially slated for March 3 "I share that only to say that is a courtesy that I would extend to my (select) board," he said at the time "It is most likely not legally binding if I were to leave for the state Hooked on Holliston: Travis Ahern settles in as new town administrator He will take over "as the agency prepares to enter the next phase of regulating Massachusetts' $8 billion regulated cannabis industry," the CCC said accountabilityAnd 2025 could also bring about changes at the state level a key House lawmaker said this summer his committee "recognizes the need for clarity in structure and accountability at the Cannabis Control Commission" and "foresees a legislative path forward addressing the sources of concerns about the CCC's administrative function." "My initial focus as the agency's new executive director will be to leverage the subject matter expertise within the organization equitable cannabis marketplace in Massachusetts," Ahern said in a statement He said he views the 2022 marijuana law "as a turning point providing the necessary tools for the CCC to achieve its goals and lead Massachusetts forward." "I believe the future is very bright for the CCC and I am excited to be a part of it," he said BOSTON — Cannabis commissioners are turning back to the person who was essentially the runner-up in October's interviews with executive director candidates but are also preparing for the possibility that he too declines their job offer The Cannabis Control Commission voted Wednesday afternoon to have its acting chairman and chief people officer enter into negotiations with Holliston Town Administrator Travis Ahern and also to "reconvene in short order to discuss and decide on next steps" in the executive director search and hiring process should Ahern turn down the job Ahern was a strong candidate," acting Chair Bruce Stebbins said as he proposed that the commission extend a job offer Hooked on Holliston: Travis Ahern settles in as town administrator But the acting chair said he had no personal or professional contact with Ahern before he applied for the CCC job Commissioners had also interviewed CCC government affairs official Matt Giancola and Cityblock Health Senior Director of Clinical Staff Affairs Marty Golightly for the executive director's job But neither was mentioned during Wednesday's discussion of how the agency should proceed to fill the vacancy After voting 4-0 to begin contract talks with Ahern commissioners also voted unanimously to require regular updates on the negotiations and agreed to reconvene in the event that Ahern declines the job to have a more detailed discussion of the path forward "I appreciate it that the additional language was added," Commissioner Kimberly Roy said after suggesting she would vote 'no' on the motion to begin negotiation with Ahern due to concerns about the process the CCC took to get to that point And we kind of need to see more of that than what happened prior but because I feel we have more safeguards in place in the event that we were unable to secure any kind of deal with Mr There's a new face in Massachusetts's fluctuating cannabis industry: Travis Ahern, the existing Holliston town administrator will take on the Cannabis Control Commission's executive director role in March The commission is still without a permanent chair Earlier: Holliston town administrator agrees to be Massachusetts' top cannabis regulator Ahern has worked for the town of Holliston since 2020 and earlier in his career worked in policy and finance at the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority Advisory Board and in financial roles for Danvers and Weston In a recent interview with the News Service Ahern talked about how he'll approach the role and what he would consider an effective CCC This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length A: Getting through the (master of public administration) program at Northeastern One of the things that I excelled at in public administration was the finance side … Public policy between my education background and my MWRA experience is something that I wasn't getting in municipal government my approach will always be to support the subject-matter experts within the organization and try to alleviate or mitigate any barriers that they have for success there is the day-to-day licensing and permitting and enforcement — my stance on all of those things is to ensure that we are putting CCC staff and commissioners in position to be successful (that’s been) my approach in Holliston — that's just how I will always tackle most of these items I don't have a problem being at the forefront of any particular issue but certainly being the face of cannabis is not my end game Hooked on Holliston: New town administrator says "I'd like to be here for a long time" I've had the opportunity since May to dig in and say 'What is being covered accurately that needs to be addressed?' and 'What is there because it's clickbait?' There’s a very clear delineation in my field of government administration between a whistleblower and a disgruntled employee and you have to be able to differentiate those two and the media is not going to do that for you What does it look like for the CCC to be successful I see essentially two parallel organizations that need to talk to each other and that's the role of the executive director here You have the day-to-day operations of licensing and you have long-range planning for changes internal and external schedule changes to Schedule III coming potentially other states that we work with through (the Cannabis Regulators Association) that may be making changes that we want to adopt So we have to have a long-range planning arm of the organization and we have to do the day-to-day functions that make it a safely-regulated industry because that's the expectation of (the) public The way that this organization is going to operate the most efficiently to put people in position to be successful is (by) creat(ing) opportunities for the day-to-day meat-and-potatoes functions of licensing and permitting and enforcement; (being) able to talk to and work with long-range planning arms like research and legal and the legislative team that is going to be forecasting what's coming; and hav(ing) opportunities for those two groups to work together That's not an uncommon problem in most government organizations The other challenge that it seems has existed in the past is simply a conflict from the very beginning of the way that it was written (which) says the chair of the commission does this I think the other thing right out of the gate just to clarify a lot of that I just did (something similar) in Holliston (with) the Town Manager Act that hit the governor's desk that differentiates the role of the Chair of the Select Board and the role of the Town Manager and make(s) sure that is working properly so that both people are in position to be successful Solving the governance question … ripples down and impacts everybody else in that organization and everybody in the market who's impacted by the CCC's day to day A: I don't consider Holliston to be a "no" town I don't bicker with — they chose "no" on retail The only reason I wouldn't classify Holliston as a "no" community is that they have "no" on retail because retail may not make sense — they may change their mind to be honest — and I do think I can see Holliston very much enjoying and engaging in the opportunities that come out of social consumption because we have the businesses in the industrial parks that may be able to partake in the supplemental and we have a number of different instances that may be able to utilize social consumption and they're going to have the option soon for social consumption So I would equate that to other communities as well If another town makes a different decision if a town or city doesn't have the industrial base or doesn't want outdoor growing for a variety of reasons it generally seems that it will be written to at least give communities some authorization to say "no." I think that communities need to make their decisions for themselves We just went through MBTA (Communities Act) zoning in Holliston — these are major changes that change the shape of these communities and so communities should take their time to make them what are some priorities with which you'll hit the ground running?A: I generally look at this (by) 30 days The commission made it clear they wanted the new executive director to come in and look at (it) and be comfortable before it went into effect and so having two new people that really need to impact that document coming in would settle a lot of things (which is) going to need to be an incredibly important partner for the CCC moving forward The 90 days: (Making sure all the) things that the commission has put on the docket between November and December leading into calendar year 2025 social consumption — these are massive changes in terms of their impacts to the businesses and the industry Getting those to the finish line is going to be a priority there There's (also) a short-term answer needed on testing it's important for consumers to understand that they're consuming safe products and it's really important for the CCC's image in the state (that it's) known that testing is being done correctly and that we have good control on that I think there are some decisions that need to be made about what the internal capacity of the commission should be for testing That may look like a standards lab — which and it's led to a lot of Globe articles about COVID in the waste stream And then there's other (agencies) that go external for testing Once we get through implementing a lot of the great work that the commission has been doing really in the last year since Chapter 180 came to fruition those are the long-term things that we need to be actively working towards while we get all of these other things situated He'll definitely settle for the result of the pass The Dover-Sherborn junior crashed a long-range attempt by a teammate late in Wednesday’s Division 3 boys soccer quarterfinal against Tri-Valley League rival Holliston Panthers keeper Luke McHugh parried the on-target attempt at full stretch but hit the ground while Bunn settled the ball He didn’t allow the defense to collapse and quickly sent it across the face of goal Senior striker Simon Hart raced into the six-yard box and struck it clean to the back of the net, handing the No. 2 Raiders the winning goal with 6 minutes “I didn’t think that was a pass,” Hart said 10 Holliston and sent the Raiders to the state semifinals for the first time since 2012 when they won the South sectional 2 Medfield in the Final Four at a time and place to be determined “The best thing you can do is not give up,” Hart said as hard as you possibly can until the last minute.” Holliston made that work harder by scoring the opening goal. The referee whistled for a hand ball against D-S midway through the first half. The Panthers turned to Bates commit Danny Burke at the spot elevating to the top right corner for a 1-0 lead Broy, why not?: Bates soccer commit Danny Burke made the 'right decision' rejoining Holliston as a senior They trailed Blackstone Valley Tech 2-0 in the Round of 16 before rallying they realized ‘hey we can’t go down a second We’ve got to pick it up and start to play,’” D-S coach Joe Gruseck said Hart put the ball in the net 17 minutes into the second half The Raiders increased their pressure and continued crashing the net Bunn nodded in the tying goal with 20 minutes remaining chasing down a cross that Holliston headed away “I saw the ball come over and was like ‘I’m running for that ball no matter what,’” Bunn said He was on the front post 15 minutes later to collect the long shot and eventually find Hart D-S initially experienced the elation of pulling ahead but stayed composed knowing more than 6 minutes is an eternity in postseason soccer “I knew at some point we were going to be up “It was just about finishing the game strong.” Around the brackets: Fall 2024 MetroWest and Milford area state tournament schedule and results Holliston made several late charges but couldn’t find a dramatic equalizer The Panthers made their furthest foray in the statewide tournament and were one of the state’s final eight teams for the first time since a sectional title in 2018 “It’s probably my favorite group that I’ve had the opportunity to coach a great group of young men,” Holliston coach Jay Dupuis said Contact Kyle Grabowski at kgrabowski@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @kylegrbwsk HOLLISTON — The day after the 43rd anniversary of Holliston police officer John E. Johnson's murder Rolando Jimenez, 65, was released on parole on Wednesday. He had served 42 years after he was convicted in Middlesex Superior Court of second-degree murder in the Aug According to Daily News reports, Johnson was working a night shift on the day of his death when he spotted a black and gold Camaro Z-28 that Natick police had reported stolen Johnson pulled the car over on Washington Street in the parking lot of what was then a Honey Dew Donuts 'Unacceptable risk': Man who killed Holliston police officer is denied parole a third time Officer Johnson pulled over car that was reported stolen in NatickJohnson ordered the two men in the vehicle to get out The two men got out of the stolen car but then ran in different directions Johnson chased Jimenez into some brush behind the lot and during a struggle shot him in the chest and shot him a second time when he was on the ground who was 31 and a six-year veteran of the force is the only Holliston police officer killed in the line of duty was later arrested and eventually convicted of second-degree murder on Feb He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole Jimenez was denied parole five times, most recently in 2019. However, after a parole hearing last year, the Parole Board voted to release him In its decision, the Parole Board noted the strong opposition of Stone, Johnson's wife Gerry, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and others to Jimenez's release But board members also said they believed Jimenez is a low risk to reoffend and has worked on himself as a person while in prison 'Done it every year': Memorial set for slain Holliston officer John Johnson "The Board also considered a risk and needs assessment and whether risk reduction programs could effectively minimize Mr Jimenez's risk of recidivism," the board wrote in its decision "After applying this standard to the circumstances of Mr Those conditions include serving six months in a lower security facility; having an approved home plan; observing a curfew of between 10 p.m and 6 a.m.; to be subject to electronic monitoring; to have no drugs or alcohol and to be subject to random tests; to have no contact with the victim's family; and to undergo mental health counseling to deal with the adjustment from going from prison to civil life Chief Stone: 'No rehabilitation program can undo' what Jimenez didStone "The murder of Officer John Johnson was not an accident," the Holliston chief said And it was not a lapse in judgment by Rolando Jimenez no educational classes and no rehabilitation program can undo what Rolando Jimenez did on that dreadful August evening more than 43 years ago Inmate Jimenez not only murdered the patriarch of the Johnson family but he terrified a community that still affects many of us today "The decision by the Massachusetts Parole Board to release the murderer of a police officer back into the society in which he once terrorized is not only unfathomable but it goes against every moral that is right and that is just." HOLLISTON — Nomination papers for the annual town election will be available starting Feb. 3, the Town Clerk's Office announced in a press release residents interested in running for office can collect the necessary paperwork to begin their candidacies The deadline to submit signatures is April 1, and the town election is scheduled for May 20 The following is a list of the offices that are up for election: individuals must be at least 18 years old and be a registered voter in Holliston They must also gather 50 signatures from registered voters in town For those seeking assistance with the nomination process the Town Clerk's Office is available during its regular business hours: from 8:30 a.m residents can call the Town Clerk's Office at 508-429-0601 This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more The Gators scored touchdowns on their first two drives after long kick returns and held the Panthers (1-3) out of the end zone entirely and off the scoreboard for their final seven possessions They hit harder," Holliston senior Connor Teague said Grafton running back Finn Gilmore took it to Holliston He ran 25 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns Gilmore also recorded an interception in the second quarter and punted when the Gators needed He ran the ball five times in a row to open the game for 30 yards to the Holliston 1 Grafton quarterback Jon Peeler then snuck the ball into the end zone for the go-ahead score with 8 minutes The Panthers responded with responded with a six-play 41-yard drive punctuated by a 38-yard field goal from Connor Teague that cut the deficit to 7-3 Teague accounted for 38 of those yards with two carries and a 36-yard catch and run "We have scored on the first drive a lot this year so coming out to get the field goal was good especially against a good team," Teauge said Gilmore and the Gators added to their lead with a 2-yard sprint to the corner of the end zone on the next drive Grafton receiver Liam Cohen set it up with a 30-yard acrobatic leaping catch over the defender to the Holliston 4 Gilmore scored two plays later at the 1:36 mark of the first quarter Live updates: Week 4 MetroWest and Milford area high school football schedule and scores Holliston held Grafton scoreless for the next 25:43 of game time until Gilmore rumbled through the defense for a 12-yard score seven seconds into the fourth quarter It was Grafton's lowest-scoring output of the season by a full 10 points The Gators averaged 43.8 points per game entering the contest and put up at least 40 in their past three games HS football headquarters: Complete coverage for 2024 We're undersized at every single position," Holliston coach Mike Yurof said they're using their coaching and they're playing as low as they can and trying to get to the gap before the offensive player We did what we thought we had to do to beat this team you've got to score more than three points." Holliston wrapped up its non-league schedule after facing four teams that made the postseason a year ago and that's not just trying to make our guys feel better," Yurof said "We'll play a lot of teams that don't come close to the first four teams we played is not known but is not considered suspicious Holliston firefighters responded to the home after several 911 calls was fully involved in flames upon their arrival Local firefighters were assisted with incident management at the scene by neighboring fire chiefs, including those from Maynard, Medway and Sherborn The Medway Fire Department provided station coverage PHOTOS: Holliston funeral director, firefighter thanks paramedics who saved his life outdoor furniture and other seasonal items "(There was) no extension to the main dwelling but there was some melting of siding on the rear of the house due to the radiant heat," the chief said The property is owned by Chirstine and John Beling, according to town property records Cassidy estimated the fire caused about $50,000 in damage HOLLISTON - Connor Teague doesn't need to worry about red cards anymore The Holliston High senior earned his share as a physical defender on the soccer pitch. His classmates on the Panthers football team saw a versatile athlete that could help them on the football field "We were trying to convince him our whole high school careers," Holliston senior Caleb Greenberg said Teague played soccer through his sophomore year then noticed teammates leave for MLS Next teams or other club programs He knew the football team would be strong coming off a Final Four appearance and had a good relationship with then-coach Todd Kiley because of his friendship with Kiley’s son Brent "I just decided to make the switch," Teague said He played Pop Warner previously but hadn't stepped on a football field in at least four years Varsity football also presents a different challenge than anything at the youth level The three-sport athlete (basketball and track) devoured the playbook and because of his speed was placed in the slot so his speed could be utilized running the ball and passing Let me know when I'm giving you too much." Teague grasped all of the concepts and became a dangerous weapon offensively and in the return game as a junior in 2023 All of the jargon and scheme melted away with the nerves once Teague entered a game You just run and do what you have to do," Teague said Teague is the axis that Holliston's offense revolves around "He's a threat everywhere," Holliston coach Mike Yurof said Holliston goes until he misses in practice Teague made a 39-yard field goal against Grafton last week and gives opposing coaches one more thing to think about when the Panthers line up to punt 'We're a good football team': After playing tough schedule, Holliston ready for road ahead "The technique is pretty different (from soccer)," Teauge said Teague has received offers to play collegiately at Endicott and Saint Anselm "I just like the physicality of it," Teague said New Holliston High head football coach Mike Yurof said the program's legacy had a lot to do with him seeking out the position Yurof was hired Thursday to replace Todd Kiley, who left the program after 21 years for the job at Franklin High Yurof is a member of the Attleboro Area Football Hall of Fame and played college football at Assumption He played his high school ball at Bishop Feehan Yurof was head coach at Oliver Ames nearly 20 years ago and was recently an assistant at Bishop Feehan The Panthers had just two losing seasons over that time "Just the history," Yurof said in a phone interview with the Daily News "It's football town - it's got a football culture You better be ready if you're going to play them was inducted into the Attleboro Area Football Hall of Fame in 2010 as the receiver was key to a 6-4 record in '92 and Feehan advanced to its first Super Bowl in 1994 Yurof is not shying away from stepping into a program that Kiley led to 169 wins in just over two decades "Walking into a situation where the kids know how to win - and that's huge in high school sports Coach Kiley has already established a winning culture." Yurof also wants to put his own stamp on the program that dictates tempo - those are all keys to winning football," he said "You have to continue to get better at that week after week if you're going to play well into November and December." Yurof will need to hit the ground sprinting: The first practice for the fall season is Aug The Panthers host Natick for a scrimmage on Aug Charlie Stott and Lucas David Beadenkopf); I know that they've been working hard on their own A lot of people can shy away from: 'I don't want to take a team over with four or five weeks before we put on the equipment.' But you know what No situation is perfect and we're going to get through that Holliston athletic director Matt Baker was pleased with his new hire "We are extremely fortunate to hire someone with Coach Yurof’s experience," said Baker "He comes to us having previously served as a head coach and a longtime assistant His high character and ability to connect with his players will enable him to establish a positive culture which will continue building on the success of our program I look forward to working with him and seeing him lead our program into the future." While Yurof is excited to carry on what Kiley started but I think we have similar styles," he said "I've watched a lot of game tape and had a couple of conversations with coach Kiley and I think we're pretty similar." SIGN UP TODAY!BREAKING NEWS & DAILY NEWSLETTER by | Oct 11, 2024 | Featured: News, News, Police & Fire A string of automobile break-ins Wednesday and Thursday has led the Hopkinton Police Department to suspect an “active and organized theft ring.” “The vehicle thefts appear to have been committed by a group that targeted Hopkinton and Holliston,” stated HPD Lt Scott van Raalten in an email to the Independent on Friday “We had three vehicles broken into and one stolen “Holliston also had several vehicles broken into and one vehicle stolen,” he continued “Both vehicles were recovered in Worcester [Thursday] mid-morning we do not have any suspects but are working through neighborhood surveillance cameras.” the Hopkinton incidents occurred near the Holliston border “The initial investigation indicates that this is an active and organized theft ring,” the post stated It added that the Holliston Police Department has “taken reports of similar style break-ins in that area.” HPD requested that “residents in the area review their home security cameras in attempts to identify potential suspects and suspect vehicles” to aid in the investigation Any suspicious activity should be reported to the police HPD reminded residents not to leave valuables in their cars and to lock their vehicles An 80-year-old woman who was reported missing Thursday afternoon near Hopkinton State Park was found in a nearby home about two hours later according to a Hopkinton Police Department spokesperson HPD Deputy Chief Scott van Raalten stated in an email Thursday.. Town Clerk Connor Degan on Monday night told the Commission on Disability that accessible voting booths are ready for the May 19 Annual Town Election Degan explained that the town won a grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability to upgrade its election.. Hopkinton’s police and fire chiefs on Wednesday reported that their departments responded Monday to the discovery of a plastic bottle containing live and spent fireworks prompting an investigation by state police bomb technicians The Hopkinton Police Department responded to two odd incidents over the holiday weekend involving motor vehicles an unnamed man was found unconscious in a vehicle in a South Street parking lot by HPD officers at 12:28 p.m... The Hopkinton Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly vandalized a Tesla on Thursday evening at the College Rock parking area The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQZfYi0a2uQ&t=1913s&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board on Tuesday night voted unanimously that the town’s fire and police chiefs either met or exceeded expectations during their respective annual performance reviews News: Editor@hopkintonindependent.com  Advertising: Sales@hopkintonindependent.com Phone: (508) 435-5188 2025 © Hopkinton Independent. All Rights Reserved. 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receive daily updates and breaking news directly to your inbox F | F | 5-Day Forecast °F Now | Forecast Exquisite 1906 Craftsman Masterpiece with modern upgrades nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of Pasadena this picture-perfect 1906 Craftsman has been meticulously restored and thoughtfully updated for today’s living this timeless home seamlessly blends original charm with state-of-the-art amenities all expertly restored with brass window flashing by Revival Arts Restoration to reduce drafts The three original fireplaces and chimneys have been beautifully restored and the home retains its original push-button light switches and un-lacquered brass hardware The chef’s kitchen is a culinary dream featuring a Wolf 48″ gas range with 8 burners along with a Wolf 30″ built-in electric oven and Wolf built-in coffee system The kitchen also boasts a Sub-Zero 48″ side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with a dispenser Sub-Zero full-size integrated wine storage The farmhouse and bar sinks are complemented by Waterworks fixtures while custom cabinetry and Schoolhouse Lighting chandeliers and sconces complete the space with style and functionality The master bedroom offers comprehensive soundproofing with triple-layered walls and ceiling and double-layered sound-reducing windows for unmatched privacy The property is enclosed by a new 6′ wooden privacy fence with mature trees The beautifully landscaped property features a California native front yard garden designed by The Plant Artist and a backyard oasis created by SALT Studio Two 36 sq/ft raised garden beds with irrigation provide space for homegrown produce while landscape and exterior lighting enhance the ambiance The property also offers Wi-Fi extended for full backyard coverage and exterior sound system integrated with Sonos making it perfect for both intimate gatherings and large-scale entertaining The home features extensive infrastructural upgrades new plumbing and electrical throughout with 400 amps added dual-zone HVAC with all-new ducting and a Nest system and two Rheem tankless water heaters for on-demand hot water A full-house water filtration system by Lifesource and a full-house alarm and camera system provide enhanced security All of this with an approximate 400 square foot of garage This rare Craftsman offers the perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary luxury making it a truly exceptional property in one of Pasadena’s most sought-after neighborhoods For a Virtual Tour of the property, visit https://www.maisonrealestate.com/pages/property-info/?id=640/ XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> SHERBORN — A Holliston woman was seriously injured Thursday evening after she crashed her car into a tree and it rolled over onto its roof, trapping her, according to police although it was caught on video from a nearby home was stopped in the middle of the road for a few seconds before it drove forward then off the road and into a tree before landing on its roof 'We always go back to it': Sherborn police won't give up trying to solve 1977 case of missing teen "It doesn't look like speed was an actual factor," said Galvin "We believe it was possibly a medical issue." who was the first officer to arrive at the scene said the woman was conscious when he arrived He said firefighters and the medical rescue helicopter responded quickly which helped the woman get to the hospital promptly "They (firefighters) were able to cut her out of the car and get her out and it was the fastest I've seen LifeFlight arrive." The crash resulted in detors in both Natick and Sherborn but given the location it wasn't as bad as it could have been HOLLISTON — An Ashland man died Sunday after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car, authorities said Holliston police identified the man as Andrew Palumbo Palumbo was riding the motorcycle at about 7:48 p.m when it collided with a car near the intersection of Prentice and Mill streets First responders found Palumbo lying in the road suffering from multiple injuries. Police officers and firefighters provided emergency medical care and hebefore Palumbo was flown to UMass-Memorial Medical Center in Worcester by medical rescue helicopter 'Technology is so advanced': Holliston has moved its 9-1-1 services to a regional center The driver of the car involved in the crash "He has been fully cooperative with our agency as the investigation continues," police said in the press release Police Chief Matthew Stone said Monday there was no further information available The crash is being investigated by the Holliston Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office HOLLISTON – The idea first entered Danny Burke's head as he walked onto the Intercontinental Football Academy field in Taunton Burke played two seasons as a Panther before joining IFA's MLS Next program full time as a junior He floated the idea to another former Panther Judah Spiro who spent his freshman year on Holliston's varsity before opting for the club ranks Burke considered it more seriously after that He already committed to play college soccer at Bates The 40-minute drive to practice seemed far less appealing than competing for a league title with his childhood friends "It would save a lot of gas money," Burke said there's so many things I think I would have felt more disconnected from the from my friends and from the team It's great to play with some of these kids again." 'Happy and surprised'The Panthers switched into recruiting mode as soon as Burke floated the possibility to them but adding a college-level player to a squad that only graduated two players after a Division 3 Round of 16 trip would raise the floor and the ceiling "We were all very happy and surprised," Holliston senior Kellen Dietz said "I know coach (Jay Dupuis) is very happy." Burke was voted to be a captain after his sophomore year but didn't assume the captaincy until this season. He started as a freshman and sophomore for Holliston in the center midfield. His older brother Owen is a junior midfielder for Stonehill 'Buzz around town is tremendous': Wellesley boys soccer debuts new lights I can count on two fingers how many times I've had a center midfielder start as a freshman," Dupuis said Defense to offenseHe played more of a defensive role earlier in his career and for his club team and after some early growing pains and adjustments have won five of their last six games to push above .500 He played a part in all four Panthers goals in a 4-0 win over Dover-Sherborn on Thursday with three assists and a goal Burke can win the ball and hold it on his own but makes passes readily into space He makes decisions quickly and moves comfortably after he passes "Playing with Danny makes the game flow a lot easier," said Bryan Tabe a junior who also returned from an MLS Next program this year His time as a defensive midfielder allows Burke to see the game through their eyes as he attacks He knows what their role demands or expects and can exploit that "Playing behind some really talented attacking midfielders in club watching their movements and how they play and how they score goals I I really learned a lot from them," Burke said "Being a 10 who has a lot of experience as a defensive mid has really helped me because I can add that defensive aspect to the attacking mid position here." He also dispenses his club lessons and tactics to the players around him Burke congratulated sophomore keeper Luke McHugh after another shutout after being thrust into action due to injury "I've been so blessed to have all this high-level coaching in club and some people aren't fortunate enough to have had that," Burke said "I think I'm very wise in terms of soccer IQ I know how different positions are supposed to play so I'm helping out those guys that have that talent but sometimes they're lost in the movements." His impact extends beyond tactics and skills Dupuis considers him an extension of the coaching staff and its message Sometimes directives sound better from Burke's mouth "Having another person that has the brains to see the game well it's another great addition to our club," Dupuis said Hanging it up: 6-time state champion Dover-Sherborn lacrosse coach Brian McLaughlin announces retirement Holliston has already picked up wins over Hopkinton and D-S in its Tri-Valley League schedule The Panthers have aspirations for a league title and more if they form continues and even improves "I really liked the idea of coming back for my senior year I thought it'd be a lot of fun," Burke said by | Oct 17, 2024 | Featured: Sports, Sports The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team took on Holliston at home on Wednesday HHS player Adriana Aquino recorded the 500th kill of her career during the match Evelyn Woodbury (left) and Elsa Woodbury attempt to block a shot Sofiah Wightman Kraus positions herself for a block Cameron Trendel makes contact with the ball on a serve Gabby Pattie gets in position to set the ball The Hillers walk off the court during a break in the match The posts you requested could not be found Try changing your module settings or create some new posts HOLLISTON — Throughout his career, Holliston Fire Chief Michael Cassidy has said that one of his major goals is to educate people about fire safety "This has been a major focus of my career," said Cassidy "I was very humbled to receive this recognition especially to receive it in front of my peers." Cassidy beat out six other nominees for the award, including Millis firefighter Jason "Otis" Wilson The six candidates were each nominated by either another member of their respective departments a community member or somebody associated with the local school system 'It seems to connect': Holliston fire chief's cable TV show wins national honor Chief Cassidy has been a passionate advocate for fire safety education especially when it comes to children and other vulnerable residents,” state Fire Marshal Jon Davine said in a prepared statement regional and national leader in community risk reduction a reliable contributor to our annual conference and one of the most effective experienced and respected leaders in our field.” Cassidy says teaching fire safety is 'my life's work'Cassidy said that before he became chief he did a lot in schools on fire safety education But when he became chief in 2000 he made it a focus he did a talk called "Fire and Life Safety Education Doesn't End in High School." "I've always strived to educate people on life safety to give them the knowledge they need," he said "This is something that brings me joy and it's humbling to receive this award." Todd Kiley has stepped down after 21 seasons as Holliston High's head football coach in a text to the Daily News late Wednesday night said he accepted the head coaching position at Franklin High "It is very difficult to leave a place where you are extremely happy," he said "A place where you have created so many memories with so many kids and families A place that you and your family have poured their hearts and souls into for 21 years A place where families have bought into the culture year in and year out to achieve what we have achieved." Eian Bain, hired in April to coach at Bridgewater-Raynham after spending eight years at Franklin praised Kiley in a text to the Daily News and weighed in on his former team’s future “Coach Kiley represents the best of the best in football coaches in the state of Massachusetts,” Bain said I know they are in the best of hands moving forward.”  Kiley, a 1989 Holliston grad, led the Panthers to seven Tri-Valley League championships, an Eastern Mass. Super Bowl in 2010 and state championships in 2014 and 2015 His record is 169-60 with just two losing seasons played for him through 2022 and became just the fifth Holliston player to surpass 3,000 passing yards Megliola: Holliston coach Kiley's football career has been a journey winning the Kelley-Rex Division with a win over rival King Philip on Thanksgiving FHS began last season with a 5-2 record before losing its final four games Kiley is leaving one solid Panther program for another which produced Division 2 state champion King Philip and Division 5 state champ Foxborough "To leave a group I was extremely excited about speaks volumes about what I think Franklin has to offer," Kiley said "Coach Bain has created a winning culture similar to Holliston "This is going to be an exciting challenge competing in the best (top to bottom) league in Massachusetts I am grateful and honored to be part of such a rich athletic tradition that Franklin High is and can't wait to meet my new crew and get to work." Holliston athletic director Matt Baker said "Coach Kiley will always be a Holliston Panther," in a text to the Daily News on Thursday morning "It's tough to put into words the impact Todd has had on the football program school and community over the last 21 years," Baker continued "It goes beyond the X's and O's and the wins on the field He built a culture that kids and families wanted to be a part of and made Holliston proud It is certainly the end of an era and while I'm sad to see him go I wish him the best of luck and continued success." After playing quarterback his senior year at Westfield State in 1993 Kiley’s first coaching duties were as an assistant at Fitchburg State One of his first jobs out of college was as a part-time physical education teacher in Framingham He also spent five years as an assistant at Natick High under Bob Ghilani Holliston finished 6-5 last season, but the fall and the ensuing offseason were known for much more than football. The team honored the life of former Panther Tim Garry in an October home game against Hopkinton The program also lost former head coach Tom Caito, who died at age 86 on March 17. Caito coached the Panthers from 1969-75 won a state championship in '71 and was a member of Holliston's first Hall of Fame class Holliston opens the 2024 season against Canton at home on Sept Next season’s captains are Caleb Greenberg This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time therefore access cannot be granted at this time.