Updated: The Wright Way to Cheer for the Bruins

Sorry, Boston Globe. Forget about it, Halifax Chronicle Herald. Holliston Patch had him first.

‘Him’ would be former Hollistonian Cecil Wright, . Wright, now living in Nova Scotia, was featured in a number of recent articles about Canadians cheering for the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup playoffs. That includes a June 13 Globe story titled “Cheers cross the Canada Line.” And while Wright might reside far from the Garden, his heart has always been firmly planted on Causeway Street.

Wright also wrote about the series in the Halifax Chronicle Herald. On June 6, his column known as "The Bullpen" was titled “Sticking with the Bruins.” The Bullpen seems an odd name to this writer, who notes that Wright was 6-0 on the mound for in 1972, while used primarily as a starter.

WHO AM I NO. 23

It’s not my inclination,

To discuss my Irish roots.

For growing up in Framingham

Italian was my suit.

But here I was Selectman,

And now I serve as King.

The Citizen of Mudville,

Assessing all your things.

Who Am I? I am Peter Barbieri.

Editor's Note: Information from a press release issued by the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce was used in this story:

Luminaries, dignitaries and just regular old folks were on hand last Wednesday evening, as the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce held a “Business After Hours” barbecue at Colantonio, Inc.’s Everett Street headquarters.

The event was hosted by Colantonio president and owner Fran Colantonio.

Congressman James McGovern and State Sen. Karen Spilka were in attendance at the event that Chamber President Bonnie Biocchi indicated would provide new Chamber members a “wonderful opportunity to engage and make connections within our business community.”

Despite the mid-90s heat, over 150 people attended, including Holliston’s newly-seated Selectmen, Jay Leary and Kevin Conley. The MetroWest Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit business advocacy, community and economic development association committed to the support of its members’ growth and success.

During the event, Biocchi introduced new chamber members DPS Biometrics of Framingham, Spyglass Printing of Ashland and 1st Stop Program Management of Shrewsbury.

“When a new business joins the Chamber we try to get them connected right away. I want to thank Colantonio, Inc for providing such a wonderful opportunity for our new businesses to engage and make connections within our business community.” said Biocchi.

Colantonio is also the chair of the Chamber’s Education Foundation Golf Tournament scheduled for September 12 at the Framingham Country Club.

Biocchi also announced that Staples had become a Gold Sponsor of Chamber.

“We are delighted that Staples, a long-time supporter of the MetroWest Chamber, has chosen to become a Gold Sponsor," said Donna Kelleher, of Next Generation Children’s Centers and chair of the Chamber board. "We are very fortunate that Staples is headquartered in our region and we will continue to work hard to advocate for them”

Also on hand for the occasion were 16 members of the Board of Directors and five former Chairs.

“It says something about an organization when there is this level of support from the Board. The entire membership benefits from this type of interaction,” said new member Erik Arthur from Waltham-based Insperity.

The Chamber’s next big event will be on June 28 at the Sheraton when 13 BNI Chapters, and the Marlborough and MetroWest Chambers get together for the BNI Alliance MegaMixer. The event runs from 5-7:30 pm and will offer open and structured networking. One lucky winner will take home two tickets to the Red Sox donated by Freedom Printing in Ashland.