As we celebrate Holliston’s 300 Anniversary we are pleased to announce the 2024 Citizens of the Year, Mark E. Dellicker and Gina Stucchi.

Gina Stucchi grew up and lives in Holliston with her husband, Rob Stucchi, who is also a lifelong Holliston resident. She is the mother of three children who are now growing up in Holliston, and she works full-time at Ahronian Landscaping here in town. Continuing the legacy of her parents, Mark and Linda Ahronian, she is now a second-generation Citizen of the Year.

Gina is an active leader in recovery-based ministry, the founder of the Holliston Drug and Alcohol Awareness Coalition, a member of the Holliston Lions Club, a room parent, and a volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Cycle for Life.

She has been a board member of the Celebrate Holliston committee for 8 years and is, more recently, the co-chair of the Holliston Annual Holiday Stroll. She has been instrumental in the town 300th Anniversary activities, especially the parade.

Gina has explained that volunteerism is foundational to the happiness and friendships she has enjoyed in this community.

The committee honors Gina as she embodies the word “volunteer,” and her work helps make Holliston a wonderful place to live.

Mark E. Dellicker has lived in Holliston his whole life. He is the second oldest of five boys (son of beloved Jackie and Henry Dellicker). Mark has four children and six grandchildren (2 sons and 2 grandchildren still live in Holliston!). Mark was a member of the Holliston Fire Department for over thirty-two years with a total of 41 years in the fire service. At age 65, Mark retired as the Deputy Fire Chief, however, is in the process of getting an extension to the age of 70.

Mark’s love for Holliston is evident in everything he does. From helping the yearly “boot drive” for Muscular Dystrophy to donating heavy equipment during fire calls, you can find him everywhere in town.

Owning his own construction business since 1979, he has used his talents to help others in town. From helping with projects at the Green Street Pavilion and the High School Field house, to the Engine 3 garage expansion to aiding in the Historical Society’s renovations (preserving their barn, donating old timbers etc.) as well donating his equipment to paint various flag poles in town as well as the Touch a Truck events for kids to the Holliston Booster Associations “Duck Drop” Fundraiser. 

Mark also donated antique trucks and Holliston’s 1928 Engine 1 to the Holliston Parades. He has also helped Holliston’s Veterans by donating his time and equipment.

Perhaps what Mark is best known for helping elder neighbors and friends with snow removal and explaining property issues to new home owners. He is on the Board of Overseers at the Charles River Bank, “giving a voice to the average homeowner and small businesses in town”.

Moreover, Mark donated his time and equipment at the Food Pantry in its the transition from the Water Street to Charles location and is instrumental each year at their annual “Souper” Bowl fundraiser.

Mark enjoys volunteering because at a young age his parents, Jackie and Henry, instilled in him and his brothers that if you belong to a community, you give back to the community. That sense of pride and commitment to the town of Holliston is deeply rooted in Mark.

The committee honors Mark on its 300th Anniversary because he is committed to help those in need who live in Holliston.

Thank you and Congratulations Mark and Gina!