The following students are participating in an off-campus study abroad program for the fall 2018 semester through St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Liam P. Doherty is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in history and business in the liberal arts....
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Letter to the Editor: Garden Club offers thanks for ‘Help Hopkinton Bloom’ program
Thank you to our "Help Hopkinton Bloom" sponsors! Did you enjoy the lovely blooms downtown, and the new planters along Main Street this year? The Hopkinton Garden Club wants to express its deep appreciation to the local businesses who generously donated to our "Help...
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 8 edition
October 17 10:08 a.m. A caller complained about a tree company working on West Elm Street without a detail officer present. Officer John Corridan responded and spoke with the workers and advised them to stay in the road while working. 12:20 p.m. A caller...
Letter to the Editor: Question 1 Puts future of Milford Regional at risk
I write to all of you to speak about the November ballot Question 1 regarding government-mandated nurse staffing ratios. I want to let you know that Milford Regional strongly opposes Question 1 because of the devastating impact it would have on Massachusetts...
Letter to the Editor: All volunteer deserve thanks
I praise the Volunteer Recognition Advisory Group for honoring Beth Mezitt and Mary Pawela. They deserve it! However, I would like to thank all the volunteers in our community who also give so many hours in serving others within our town. I think of volunteers who...
Letter to the Editor: Support for Diehl
Massachusetts deserves a full-time Senator, one who cares about Massachusetts. With Elizabeth Warren announcing for president, it is clear that she doesn’t want to be our senator. Warren has been weak on constituent services and working for Massachusetts. It won’t get...
Robert J. Lavoie
Robert J. Lavoie, 91, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of the late Jacquelyn (Irving) Lavoie, to whom he was married for 53 years. Born October 26, 1926 in Milford, he was the son of Andrew and Mary (Rogers)...
James ‘Ed’ McFaul
James “Ed” McFaul, 93 James “Ed” McFaul, 93, of Hopkinton, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Mary Louise (Rose) McFaul and James Francis McFaul. He was the husband of 37 years to the late Suzanne T. McFaul, who passed in...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 25 edition
October 1 11:04 a.m. An East Main Street resident reported a deceased deer on his property. The Animal Control Officer was notified. 3:06 p.m. Officer Derek Morton responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Frankland Road. No injuries were...
Cardiologist appointed to Milford Regional Medical staff
Milford Regional is pleased to welcome cardiologist Giorgio Napoli, M.D., to the active medical staff. He has joined Hopedale Cardiovascular Associates in Upton. Dr. Napoli earned his medical degree from the State University of New York in Brooklyn in 2012. He...
Grant enables Baypath Humane Society to help more animals
The Baypath Humane Society was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Family Foundation to support its Pilot Surgical Program with VCA Animal Hospitals. With the grant funds and the ability to use the VCA Westborough Animal Hospital’s...
Charleston-Pollac engagement
Raymond and Colleen Charleston of Hopkinton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Colleen Charleston, to Victor Anthony Pollac Jr. Alicia, a research manager at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and returned Peace Corps volunteer, received...
College honors
Hopkinton High School graduate Amanda Gollaher is a member of the Colgate University Class of 2022. Of the 9,716 applications to Colgate last year, just 25 percent were accepted. The average high school GPA for accepted students was 3.8 out of 4.0. Colgate received...
Jillson joins Milford Regional Physician Group
Milford Regional Physician Group announced that Kevin Jillson, M.D., has joined its staff. Dr. Jillson will be seeing patients in two of MRPG’s Hopkinton practices — Hopkinton Internal Medicine & Pediatrics and Hopkinton Sports Medicine. Dr. Jillson is double...
Blooms, Brews and Barbeque benefits Jimmy Fund Walk
Weston Nurseries held its second annual Blooms, Brews and Barbeque event at its Garden Center Sept. 8. This has become an annual fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund Walk, which this year was held on Sept. 23. Craft beers, ciders, and various food trucks supplied the crowd...
Hillers start season by shutting out Wayland
The Hopkinton High School football team got its season off to a strong start with a convincing shutout win, 20-0, Sept. 7 as the Hillers hosted the Wayland High School Warriors.
Wymans celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Fairview Estates residents Sona and Henry Wyman celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 29. Henry and Sona met when Henry came home from serving in the Army and went to the library in Bangor, Maine, where Sona worked. She made quite an impression on him — he...
Vietnam remembrance held at Veterans Breakfast
Every month, on the first Friday, the local veterans meet for a free full breakfast at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St. These meals are sponsored by organizations and individuals as way to say “thank you” to our veterans. The veterans chat, usually have a...
Pasquale ‘Pat’ Baratta
Pasquale “Pat” Baratta, 79, of Hopkinton, passed away Sept. 1, 2018. Born in Astoria, New York, he was the son of the late Maria (Cecchetti) and Michele Baratta. He was the devoted and loving husband of 54 years to the late Helen (Duchacek) Baratta, whom he missed...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 13 edition
August 23 10:58 a.m. A Parker Point Road caller reported receiving a fraudulent phone from someone claiming to be from the Social Security Department. The caller wanted the incident logged. 1:18 p.m. Officers John Corridan and Philip Powers responded to a report of a...