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...
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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...
Carolyn M. Holman
Carolyn M. Holman, 89, of Hopkinton, passed away Aug. 18, 2018. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn (Hobart) and Kenneth W. Henderson. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Holman, who passed away in September 2004. She was a loving mother,...
Harriet A. Graves
Harriet A. Graves, 76, recently of Uxbridge, and formerly Hopkinton, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. Born in Whitinsville, she was the daughter of the late Bertha (VanDyke) and Francis Jackson. She was the wife of the late William H. Graves Jr. Harriet was...
Sarah Rose (Cofoni) Clark
Sarah Rose (Cofoni) Clark, 75, died peacefully on August 24, 2018. Cherished wife of Joseph for 54 years, Sarah loved her family, friends and life. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Sarah taught for many years in the Chariho and North Kingstown school...
MRPG welcomes new physicians
Milford Regional Physician Group is pleased to announce that three new physicians have joined the group: Kelly Bowen, D.O.; Matthew Ingham, M.D.; and Margaret Preissler, M.D. Dr. Kelly Bowen is an OB/GYN who sees patients at Caring for Women, located at 100 Medway...
Hopkinton athletes assist at Community Harvest Program
The Community Harvest Program (CHP), based in Grafton now, began here in Hopkinton at the Elmwood Farm on Ash Street. It was started and run by Bill and Rose Abbott as Food for the Needy. Local scouts and other groups volunteered with the planting, weeding and then...
Jaiswal appointed as Tufts Health Plan’s director of accounting and financial reporting
Tufts Health Plan announced the appointment of Hopkinton resident Ruchi Jaiswal as the firm’s new director of accounting and financial reporting. According to a press release, Jaiswal brings extensive financial, accounting, and management experience to the company’s...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 27 edition
September 6 7:31 a.m. A Revolutionary Way caller requested assistance with her teenager and school. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officer Panagiotis Honzeas responded and assisted. 7:52 a.m. A caller reported an injured baby hawk on Legacy Farms North. The Animal...