We are sending the most heartfelt congrats to our own Mary D. Malavase who, along with Jim Richards, was named Senior of the Year.
From the Current: The award annually recognizes volunteerism by seniors who are active and involved in the community at large. Since 2004, one man and one woman have been recognized.
Island realtor Mary Malavase has been a volunteer for a long list of island organizations. As a member and past president of the Nantucket Garden Club, she has organized the annual Daffodil Show for many years. She served on the board of the Nantucket Historical Association and has steered its annual Festival of Trees. She is also a past president of the Chamber of Commerce and was chair of its Visitor Services Advisory Committee.