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Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 15 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 15 edition

ARRESTS January 10 6:47 p.m. On Grove Street, Officer Kyle Quinzani arrested a 34-year-old Framingham resident on a warrant and additionally charged her with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding in violation of special regulation. January 12 4:59 p.m....

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Anthony Shaker, 80

Anthony Shaker, 80

Anthony Ira Shaker, 80, of New Seabury as well as Naples, Florida, (formerly of Andover), passed away Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Stephanie (Nacewicz) and Anthony J. Shaker. He was the husband of Sandra (Maheu)...

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Linda Morales, 76

Linda Morales, 76

Linda L. Morales, 76, of Hopkinton, passed away Jan. 12, 2025. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Claire (McIntyre) and Walter Robbins. She was the wife of William “Billy” Morales, with whom she would’ve celebrated 60 years of marriage in August. In...

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‘New faces’ come together for HHS girls hoops

‘New faces’ come together for HHS girls hoops

Hopkinton High School girls basketball coach Mike Greco was not exactly sure what to expect with a number of younger players on his team this season. But the veteran coach has been pleasantly surprised with the way the team has been able to jell despite having several...

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Carol Walsh, 89

Carol Walsh, 89

Carol Susanne (Kenna) Walsh, 89, of Oxford and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away after a brief illness on Jan. 10, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester with her daughters by her side. Carol was born in Concord on Jan. 9, 1936, the daughter of John B. and...

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Nicholas Vento, 61

Nicholas Vento, 61

Nicholas Joesph Vento, age 61, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, Douglas and Cumberland, Rhode Island, passed away at Miriam Hospital in Providence early on Jan. 11, 2025. He was the beloved godfather of Corissa Vento, Jacqueline (Vento) Sanchez and Sean MacLaughlin....

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HHS boys basketball hopes for health in ’25

HHS boys basketball hopes for health in ’25

The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team started 2025 hoping for the same thing that many wish for in the new year: health. The Hillers saw their top returning player, senior captain Sam Dadagian, and starting point guard, junior Gavin Cho, each miss time with...

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Senior Snippets, Jan. 15 edition

Senior Snippets, Jan. 15 edition

The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...

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Library Corner, Jan. 15 edition

Library Corner, Jan. 15 edition

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. Schedule Update...

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