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Holliston Housing Community Event

Join the movement for smart growth in Holliston! 

State Representative James Arena-DeRosa and the Holliston Democratic Town Committee are sponsoring a forum on housing. The community event will take place on Wednesday, September 18th, from 7-9pm, in person at Holliston Town Hall and virtually on Zoom.

In January 2021, Massachusetts passed the MBTA Communities Law. At this forum, we will discuss how the law benefits Holliston residents, including first-time homeowners, renters, businesses, people looking to downsize, and seniors. We'll share thoughts and ideas about how Holliston can balance its residents' needs to achieve smart growth in the future.

The event will be moderated by State Representative James Arena De-Rosa. James was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2022. Representing the towns of Holliston, Hopkinton, Sherborn, and Millis, Rep. Arena-DeRosa now channels a lifetime of public service knowledge into advocating for his communities while addressing pressing issues such as climate change, reproductive rights, veteran's services, supporting public education, worker’s rights, healthcare, and expanding affordable housing.

Speakers include:

Jesse Kanson-Benanav - Jesse is the Executive Director of Abundant Housing, MA. He has over 15 years of experience in real estate development, public policy, and community engagement. Prior to joining Abundant Housing MA, he served as the senior project manager at B’nai B’rith Housing New England where he managed affordable housing work including the design, permitting, financing, and construction of new developments. In 2019, he was awarded the Housing Rising Star Award from Metro Housing.

Hayley Fetrow - Hayley is an experienced professional specializing in the restructuring and management of public housing authorities. Hayley provides executive leadership serving as a contracted Executive Director or CFO. Results-driven, Hayley also provides consulting services on a task-order basis to assist in negotiating through various HUD audits of federal program compliance.

Bryan Clancy - Bryan is a member of the Real Estate Finance Association of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, a member of NAIOP Massachusetts, and a past Director of the 495 Corridor Partnership. He has also been a guest lecturer at various colleges and universities including Boston University, Babson College, Harvard Business School, and MIT.

This hybrid event will be held at Holliston Town Hall, 2nd floor Wednesday, September 18, 7-9pm. Attendance is free. Registration will close on Tuesday, September 17 at 8pm. 

Register here for in-person attendance. 

 

Register here to attend on Zoom. 

Contact Maria Constantinides with any questions.

2024 Town Elections

 

Vote in Holliston Town Elections!

Town elections will take place May 21 from 7 AM to 8 PM at Holliston High School. There will be no early in-person voting, and the application deadline to vote by mail is May 14. Learn more on the Town Clerk's web page. 

The Holliston Democratic Town Committee is endorsing three candidates for local office.

Planning Board: Karen Apuzzo-Langton (D)

Karen is an experienced Planning Board member with 7 years of service and has lived in Holliston for 22 years. She has a keen understanding of Holliston's bylaws and a firm handle on the complexities of this office. In her work on the Board, Karen balances the town's need for economic growth with the quality of life of residents and the protection of our green space. She prides herself on her research-based approach and her ability to consider all parties' interests. Her approach can be summed up in two words: smart growth. Karen is running against James Read (U) for a single seat.

School Committee: Hilary Bresnahan (D)

Hilary currently serves as Coordinator of Testing and Research for Taunton Public Schools. She previously served as a leadership consultant and data specialist at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and as a project manager for Harvard University's Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University. She has lived in Holliston for 20 years and has two children in the Holliston Public Schools, where she is an active volunteer. Hilary focuses on placing the needs of teachers and students first. She sees our greatest challenges as improving the quality of special education while balancing cost, identifying and implementing high-quality curricula, and finding creative solutions for our tight school budget without over-burdening our taxpayers. Hilary is running against Francis Ogura (U), Joseph Paru (R), and Alon Yaari (U) for three seats.

Housing Authority: Maria Constantinides (D)

Maria has been a resident of Holliston for over 10 years. She believes that housing is a right, and that empowering more people to own and rent in Holliston benefits us all. In her role at the Housing Authority, she will support state and local efforts to provide housing opportunities for the elderly and working families. She is committed to seeking creative solutions to affordable housing development in our town, which faces the dual challenges of tight funding and scarce buildable land. As a manager for over forty years at a non-profit, her communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills will be invaluable. Maria is running unopposed.

The Holliston Democratic Town Committee is proud to endorse all Democrats running. There are two candidates running for one Select Board seat--Tracey McSherry (U) and Damon Dimmick (R). 

Be sure to watch all candidate profiles on Just Thinking, with Mary Greendale. And watch the Diverse Holliston Website for their candidate questionnaires.