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Arrests/Police Log, March 30 edition

Arrests/Police Log, March 30 edition

ARRESTS March 28 9:25 p.m. On Woodview Way, Officers Tyler Brabham and Jessica Ferreira arrested a 67-year-old Woodview Way resident on a warrant. POLICE LOG March 23 8:04 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. No personal injuries were...

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Jean Drawe, 88

Jean F. Drawe, 88, died March 28 at The Timothy Daniels House in Holliston after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jean worked at Colella’s Market in Hopkinton for many years at the deli counter. She was known as “The Cheese Lady,” because she always gave the kids a...

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Town party caucuses planned for early April

Town party caucuses planned for early April

The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee caucus will be held Wednesday, April 7, Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m., while the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus Friday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. At the caucuses, the parties nominate individuals to run for...

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James Fitzgerald, 86

James Fitzgerald, 86

James Patrick Fitzgerald Sr., 86, of Humarock and formerly of South Weymouth, passed away on March 24. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Mary Kate (Sullivan) and Patrick T. Fitzgerald. He was married to the late Ellen (Kilroy) Fitzgerald. Jim grew up in...

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James Rice, 86

James Rice, 86

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of James Joseph Rice Jr. on March 25. Jim was the beloved husband of Bonnie (Barber) Rice for 57 years. He was the father of James Joseph Rice III of Hartford, Daniel Rice of Miami, and Kathleen (Rice) Fraser and...

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Lydia Medal, 92

Lydia Medal, 92

Lydia Medal, 92, of Franklin and a former longtime resident of Milford, passed away on March 26 at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Jose “Cheo” Perez Silva, who died on March 16, 2008. Mrs. Medal was born Sept. 16, 1928, in Mayaguez,...

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Photos: HHS Polar Plunge

Photos: HHS Polar Plunge

The Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics, was held Friday behind Hopkinton High School. According to HHS junior Bianca Pal, who led the organizing effort, the event has raised almost $5,000, with donations still being received. [gallery...

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Evelyn DeBenedetto, 90

Evelyn DeBenedetto, 90

Evelyn “Effie” (Chalapatas) DeBenedetto, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 20 at age 90. Evelyn was born in Boston on Aug. 30, 1930, the only daughter of four children to Greek immigrants, George and Diana...

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Local students honored for college success

The University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced its dean’s list recipients for the fall semester, and a number of Hopkinton residents were recognized. Those receiving honors included Freeman Alfano, Morgan Allen, Molly Andrews, Julia Annenberg, Hayden...

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Arrests/Police Log, March 23 edition

Arrests/Police Log, March 23 edition

ARRESTS March 16 1:12 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Nathan Wright and Stephen Buckley responded and reported no personal injuries. A 40-year-old Marlborough resident was arrested and charged...

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Senior Snippets, March 24 edition

Senior Snippets, March 24 edition

The Hopkinton Senior Center staff continues to be available to seniors and residents during this pandemic. Call 508-497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...

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George Bailey, 82

George Bailey, 82

George R. Bailey, D.D.S., 82, a retired Framingham dentist, passed away peacefully at his home in Upton surrounded by family on March 19. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Wendy (Griffin) Bailey, their children: Melissa Abate and husband Mark of...

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