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As Greyhound Friends seeks return, Coleman speaks out
Former director Coleman defends work with Greyhound Friends There is no middle ground with Louise Coleman. You are either with her or against her. Some revere her for the many years of work she did founding Greyhound Friends in 1983 and then running the Saddle Hill...
Baldiga helps Rise Above Foundation fund experiences for foster kids
She was a high school junior, in foster care, looking forward to her prom but unable to afford a dress. When she heard about the Rise Above Foundation, she reached out to the organization for help and received the equivalent of a visit from a fairy godmother: a gift...
MacLean set to lead Hillers gridders into action
After four years as defensive coordinator, Dan MacLean said he did not think twice when the opportunity arose to step into the head coaching role this fall. “I love Hopkinton, I’ve always liked this program,” MacLean said. “To get to coach here the past four years has...
Susan Lukey
Susan V. Lukey, 68, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly due to medical complications on Aug. 21 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Orange, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie (McLoughlin) and Thomas Keller. She was the wife of 47 years to Clarence...
Business Briefs: Baypath gets boost from VCA hospitals donation
Baypath gets boost from VCA hospitals donation A recent fundraising campaign organized by VCA Animal Hospitals in Central Massachusetts and Boston raised more than $1,700 for Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton, enabling Baypath to continue to provide medical care to...
How community helped save family
Author recounts challenges after husband charged with soliciting boy Her husband, a teacher and coach, was arrested for soliciting a minor male online and suddenly, her once-secure world began to unravel. With two young children to raise and protect, this mother vowed...
News Briefs: Town, state continue to deal with EEE threat
Town, state continue to deal with EEE threat Aerial spraying of insecticide was conducted in late August after the state designated Hopkinton and several other area communities at critical risk for the mosquito-borne virus Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). According...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 4 edition
ARRESTS August 21 11:31 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle on fire on Wood Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Stephen Buckley responded along with the Fire Department. Personal injuries were reported. Two individuals were transported to two different...
Schools Notebook: Locals honored at Worcester Academy
Locals honored at Worcester Academy Worcester Academy, an independent co-ed day and boarding school for grades 6-12 and postgraduates, recently announced its honor roll and headmaster’s for Semester 2 of the 2018-19 school year, and a number of Hopkinton students were...
Nicole Carpenter
Nicole Lynn Carpenter, 40, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Aug. 13, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Donna (Smith) Souter and the late Robert Carpenter. She was born in Framingham and lived most of...
Hopkinton Senior Center a place for young at heart
Walking into Hopkinton’s Senior Center, the sounds of music from eras gone by can heard in the background as each visitor is greeted with a warm welcome and a smile. It’s that friendly yet enthusiastic atmosphere that keeps countless seniors coming back to the center...
Photo: Picnic pals
State Rep. Carolyn Dykema chats with an attendee at the annual Senior Picnic held Aug. 21 at the Faith Community Church in Hopkinton. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
Betty Casey
Bertha A. “Betty” Casey, 84, of Hopkinton, passed away on Aug. 12 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William J. Casey. Born in Lawrence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bertha (Walsh) Sheehan. She was raised and educated...
Independent Thoughts: How to save a life
When Hopkinton Fire Chief Steve Slaman showed up at Teamworks in Northborough on July 27 for the KeepSmilin4Abbie field hockey fundraiser, the jokes started almost immediately. One of the charity games that day pitted a team made up mostly of fathers of Hopkinton High...
Grabmeier looks to continue volleyball success
After a stellar 2018 campaign, the Hopkinton High School girls volleyball program brings several returners to a team trying to replace the stellar attack that led the Hillers to a dominant season last fall. HHS concluded last year’s run in the sectional semifinal with...
Business Profile: Education Station
Education Station celebrates an empowered first year in Hopkinton It’s September, and although students are lamenting the end of summer, there’s a lot of excitement at Education Station in downtown Hopkinton as co-founders Christine Chapman and Sims Yun celebrate one...
Georgia Straight
Georgia L. Straight, 85, died Aug. 19 in Milford after a brief illness. She was the wife of Robert W. Straight, to whom she was married, for 66 years and resided with in Hopkinton. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Ann (Eldridge)...
Photo: Picture this
Attendees check out the artwork at the “Fresh Perspectives: HCA Students and Teachers” reception held at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Aug. 18. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
