Holliston's Arena De-Rosa Receives Teachers Union Endorsement

HOLLISTON, MA – Holliston's James Arena-DeRosa, a candidate for state representative for the 8th Middlesex District, received the endorsement of the town's teachers union Wednesday.

Arena- DeRosa garnered the support of the Holliston Federation of Teachers, the local union of public school workers who are dedicated to serving the community of Holliston, in the latest endorsement of his candidacy.

"The Holliston Federation of Teachers is pleased to endorse James Arena-DeRosa for state representative. We believe James will actively advocate for the educational and mental health needs of Holliston students, will work to address funding issues faced by small towns and will maintain open channels with local officials to keep his finger on the pulse of the community," said Jaime Cutone, HFT President.

The Holliston Federation of Teachers is the first local teachers union to endorse in the race.

“As the parent of two boys who were raised in the Holliston school system and a longtime member of the Holliston community, I am incredibly appreciative of the HFT’s endorsement of my campaign for state representative,” said Arena-DeRosa. "If elected, I will work closely with teachers, educational staff, and our local governments to ensure our schools have proper representation in Boston and the pressing issues facing our students, such as the recovery from the pandemic and youth mental health services access, are being addressed.”

Arena-DeRosa said he is running to give suburban communities "a voice on Beacon Hill."

"Together, we will ensure that the political process in Boston does not overlook small towns in conversations about infrastructure, climate change, elder care, the retention of young talent, and education.," he added.

He stressed his decades of experience from his roles with Oxfam America, the Peace Corps, and the United States Department of Agriculture in the Obama Administration to show he has the
experience to effectively advocate for the people of Holliston, Hopkinton, Millis and
Sherborn on Beacon Hill.

The 8th Middlesex State House District includes Holliston, Hopkinton, Sherborn, and precincts two and three of Millis. The seat has no incumbent after Representative Carolyn Dykema’s resignation in February.

Representative David Linsky’s 5th Middlesex District no longer includes Millis and Sherborn.

For more information about Arena-DeRosa's candidacy, please visit jamesforstaterep.com.