Patterson celebrates centennial

At a party at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, Birgit Patterson, seated, celebrated her 100th birthday. From left, Holden Selectman Rick Bates, Patterson, her daughter Nancy Hancock, and Rep. Kimberly N. Ferguson’s District Director Lizzy Kazinskas. Kazinskas presented Patterson with a citation from Ferguson. Patterson also received citations from the town of Holden, the governor and Sen. Anne M. Gobi. Patterson’s 100th birthday was Sept. 9, 2022.