Laura Kirschenbaum for Wachusett Regional School Committee

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Candidate name, town: Laura Kirshenbaum, Holden

Position sought: Representative to the Wachusett Regional School District Committee (incumbent)

I am Laura Kirshenbaum, and I ask for your vote to continue to serve as one of Holden’s representatives on the Wachusett Regional School Committee.

I have been serving on the school committee for the past four years. During that time, our children and schools have faced many challenges. We provided oversight of district administration and education through the worldwide COVID pandemic, navigated through district leadership changes, and continue to respond to ongoing financial and educational challenges and educational priorities.

My proudest moments in my tenure were getting our students and teachers back to in-person learning, speeding up our 1:1 technology plan, and leading the superintendent screening committee who recommended Dr. Reilly as Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Reilly was unanimously approved by the school committee and is currently in his first year as our superintendent. Personally and professionally, I am a mom of two children who attend Mountview Middle School and Wachusett Regional High School. My partner and I have lived in Holden for more than 12 years. In addition, I am a middle school science teacher in Massachusetts, serving students for more than 20 years. I hold a B.S. from UMass-Amherst, a M.Ed. from Fitchburg State University, and a second Masters in School Administration from American International College in Springfield.

I am a product of public education in Massachusetts. I work diligently to realize the goals of public education as a school committee member, a teacher and a parent. My educational philosophy is rooted in the promise of public education and access to education for all students.

I would be honored to continue to serve all of our children in this community and to improve the educational experience for all.

Please vote for me, Laura Kirshenbaum, on May 8. Thank you.

Write-in voting in Holden

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The write in process can be tricky. You must write the candidate’s name, address, and fill in the bubble next to the candidate’s written name.

To vote for Shannon Poole, you must add the following next to Shannon’s name:
12 Windsor Court
Holden

To make this easier we will be distributing Poole for School write-in instructions over the next two weeks. They will even be available at polling locations on the day of the election, May 8th.

We will have signage directing people to pick up a voting card prior to entering the polling center, but we need to do this 150ft away from the polls (which the Holden town clerk defines as the door/entrance to the polls). We’ll update you on where volunteers will be stationed as we get closer to election day.

Thanks again for the support!

HDTC members stand out to support local candidates

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Holden votes on Monday, May 8. Please support the following:

  • Tom Curran – candidate for re-election to the Select Board
  • Laura Kirshenbaum – candidate for re-election to the Wachusett Regional School Committee
  • Shannon Poole – write-in candidate for the Wachusett Regional School Committee

Good Neighbor Award 2023

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The Holden Democratic Town Committee announces the recipients of its annual Good Neighbor Award, this year its 28th. The award honors citizens of the town who have made significant and/or long term contributions to the community through their volunteer activities. It’s an opportunity for friends and neighbors to say “thank you” to those people who have touched our lives through what they have given.

  • Marilynn L. Foley
  • Roy Fraser III
  • Michael and Nina Mazloff
  • Ryan P. Murphy

Marilynn Foley and Roy Fraser are being recognized for their many years with the Holden Bandstand.

Michael and Nina Mazloff are being honored as a couple for work with the Gale Free Library Board of Trustees, the Board of Health, Meals on Wheels and the Community Garden. Ryan Murphy is being recognized for his work with soccer.

The recipients will be honored at a friendly, informal ceremony and reception held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Holden’s Senior Center, 1130 Main Street. The time is 7:00 pm. Tim Ethier will make the presentation, which will be televised live on HCTV Channel 191.

We sincerely hope you can join us.

Holden Candidates’ Forum

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The Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce will host a forum for candidates running for open seats on the Holden Board of Selectmen and the Wachusett Regional School District Committee.  The event will take place on Wednesday, April 27 beginning at 7:00 pm at the Holden Senior Center.

Details at https://wachusettareachamber.org/event/holden-candidates-forum-holden-senior-center/

Good Neighbor Award 2022

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The Holden Democratic Town Committee announces the recipients of its annual Good Neighbor Award, this year its 27th. The award honors citizens of the town who have made significant and/or long term contributions to the community through their volunteer activities. It’s an opportunity for friends and neighbors to say “thank you” to those people who have touched our lives through what they have given.

  • Richard Callahan
  • Karen Haynes
  • Jenni Howe

Richard Callahan is being recognized for a lifetime of interest in nature that has focused on bees: researching and advocating. Karen Haynes is being honored as the epitome of a good neighbor. Jenni Howe is being recognized for her years of service with Holden’s Girl Scouts.

The recipients will be honored at a friendly, informal ceremony and reception held on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Holden’s Senior Center, 1130 Main Street. The time is 7:00 pm. Tim Ethier will make the presentation, which will be telecast live on HCTV Channel 191.

We sincerely hope you can join us.

2020 Holden Good Neighbor Award

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The Holden Democratic Town Committee announces the recipients of its annual Good Neighbor Award, this year its 25th. The award honors citizens of the town who have made significant and/or long term contributions to the community through their volunteer activities. It’s an opportunity for friends and neighbors to say “thank you” to those people who have touched our lives through what they have given.

  • Glenn Anderson and Georgia Demarky Anderson
  • Jenni Howe

The Andersons are being recognized for their founding and leadership of Vintage Vagabonds. Jenni Howe is being honored for her years of service with Holden’s Girl Scouts.

The recipients will be honored at a friendly, informal ceremony and reception held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Holden’s Senior Center, 1130 Main Street. The time is 7:00 pm. Tim Ethier will make the presentation, which will be televised live on HCTV Channel 191.

We sincerely hope you can join us.

Good Neighbor Awards 2018

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The Holden Democratic Town Committee announces the recipients of its annual Good Neighbor Award, this year its 23rd. The award honors citizens of the town who have made significant and/or long term contributions to the community through their volunteer activities. It’s an opportunity for friends and neighbors to say “thank you” to those people who have touched our lives through what they have given.

    • Sue and Jerry Albertini
    • Osman Bilsel
    • Howie Blatt
    • Glenn M. Sullivan

The Albertinis are being recognized for their work with the Gale Free Library’s Book Cellar and the Wachusett Food Pantry; Osman Bilsel and Howie Blatt for their work with Holden Youth Soccer’s TOPSoccer program; Glenn Sullivan for his many years with the Boy Scouts.

The recipients will be honored at a friendly, informal ceremony and reception held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Holden’s Senior Center, 1130 Main Street. The time is 7:00 pm. Tim Ethier will make the presentation, which will be televised live on HCTV Channel 191.

We sincerely hope you can join us.