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Greyhounds Friend to Hold
Inaugural 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser
 Saturday, June 25th, 2016 – 9 a.m. (check-in 8-8:45 a.m.) Greyhound Friends Kennel - 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, MA Take a lengthy run or stroll with a
pet, friend or family member while supporting local
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Incident Log Updated May 25, 2016 Emergency, dial 911 • • Non-emergency, PD dial 508-497-3401, FD dial 508-497-2323 Summary
The Hopkinton Police were involved in the following incidents, which are not included in the detail report below. 3 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, person, or outside Police agency. 24 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home/Building Checks. 1 Motor Vehicle Accident without personal injury. 3 Times the Police assisted with an Animal Call.
Incident Log Tuesday, May 24, 2016 7:26 pm A 911 caller from Lumber Street reported that a solicitor came to her door and then started walking around the neighborhood. Officer Matthew Santoro spoke with the individual who was also with Graceful Hands. 7:04 pm A caller reported that a contractor was working past the town by-law time on Clinton Street. Officer Matthew Santoro spoke with them and advised that they wrapped it up for the day.
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her neighborhood. Two officers responded and stated that
this is the same non-profit 6:08 pm A walk-in from Hayden Rowe Street spoke with Sgt. Timothy Brennan about his neighbor. 5:29 pm A Hidden Brick Road resident reported that a young kid was riding his dirt bike around the neighborhood. Officer Matthew Santoro spoke with the operator and advised him to stay on his property. 5:19 pm A 911 caller reported an erratic operator on Clinton Street. Officer Matthew Santoro responded and notified the Holliston Police Department. 4:29 pm A caller reported that someone was breaking into a house on Davis Road. Two officers responded and advised that the party was not actually breaking into the house but was house sitting for the owner who was in the hospital. 3:48 pm A walk-in from North Mill Street reported seeing four young boys at the pond by her house yesterday and thought it was suspicious. 2:13 pm A resident of School Street reported seeing two men in a white vehicle with New Hampshire plates and thought it seemed out of place. Officer Peter Booth spoke with them and advised that they were working in the area. 1:40 pm A Woodview Way resident reported that someone parked in her handicapped spot. Officer Arthur Schofield spoke with the operator of the vehicle and advised him of the fine. 1:26 pm Officer Arthur Schofield spoke with several teenagers on Hayden Rowe Street and advised them that they could not smoke on town property. 1:18 pm A resident of Rice Street reported that a box truck backed into her driveway and then when the driver saw her through the window he took off at a high rate of speed. Sgt. Scott vanRaalten checked the area with a negative find. 10:56 am An individual turned in a set of car keys that was found on Sunday in the area of Fruit Street and Flanders Road. 8:52 am A caller reported a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries on Pleasant Street. Officer Arthur Schofield responded to assist and advised that one individual was transported to the hospital. 7:07 am Officer Arthur Schofield spoke with a walk-in regarding the theft of cable boxes. 6:27 am A walk-in reported noticing an individual sleeping in a motor vehicle on Twin Island Road the past couple of nights. Officer Linda Higgins responded to speak with the person.
Monday, May 23, 2016 10:03 pm Officer John Moran advised that he found cups in the back of the middle school and removed them. 8:10 pm A Stonegate Road resident reported that a suspicious male was going door to door soliciting. 7:53 pm A caller from Davis Road reported that he cut up a bunch of checks, threw them away, and then someone went through the trash and took the checks. 5:09 pm A caller reported being stuck in an elevator on South Street. Sgt. Timothy Brennan responded to assist the Fire Department. 5:00 pm A resident of Overlook Road reported a male going door to door. Officer Matthew Santoro spoke with the individual who was a member of a church organization. 1:55 pm A female resident reported receiving a scam call from the IRS. 1:18 pm A caller reported that a dog was in a car, on a hot day, for an extended period of time on Church Street. Officer Peter Booth spoke with the owner who removed the dog from the vehicle. 12:10 pm Officer Alex Cruzvergara spoke with a resident regarding a neighbor's activity. 9:22 am Officer Peter Booth spoke with an individual regarding a previous incident. 6:12 am A resident of Downey Place reported that a solicitor came to her home yesterday to sell magazines and she wrote her a check but believed it may have been a scam. She was advised that an officer would call her. |
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The New The Spoon is Blessed May 25, 2016 — Pastor of St. John the Evangelist, Rev. Richard E. Cannon, blesses the new restaurant run by Samantha Prescott and Bill Morgan at One Lumber Street in this contributed photo. They would be pleased to see friends and customers today, and strongly suggest stopping by for the grand opening on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Contributed photo. |
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The Spoon, Opening (very, very) Soon  May 24, 2016 — The Spoon co-owner Bill Morgan agreed to photo-bomb the photo above (rear-left side of photo) this afternoon as he and co-owner Samantha Prescott, as well as staff, spent the day preparing for their opening. The brightly lit, brightly painted interior offers a view of future customers at the 280-unit Hopkinton Mews, the construction of which can be seen in the background. The walls are covered in part by historical photos of Hopkinton, given as a gift by Dale (Colella) Danahy. Check back tomorrow, here and the HopNews facebook page for more information. |
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Hopkins School
Principal Search:
Community Forum
Rescheduled Hopkinton, MA
Tuesday, May 31st, in the Hopkins School
Library Mr.
Regan will be available at 7:00 PM. Ms.
Bilello will be available at 7:30 PM. An integral part
of the process involves parent, staff, and
community input. The Superintendent,
Dr. Cathy MacLeod, invites interested
parents, staff, and community members to
this public forum to meet the finalists, and
ask any questions they may have. Peter Regan:
Mr. Regan holds a Master’s
Degree in School Administration from
Cambridge College, as well as a Bachelor’s
Degree in Elementary Education/History from
Bridgewater State College. He is currently
the Principal of Charles G. Taylor
Elementary School in Foxborough
(2008-present). He has previously
served as Principal (2003-2008) for the
Cedar Elementary School in Hanover, and for
the Jordan/Jackson Elementary School in
Mansfield. He began his career in
education as an Elementary (Grade 3)
Classroom Teacher in the Plymouth Public
School district. Vanessa
Anderson Bilello: Ms.
Bilello holds a Master of Education in
Organizational Management from Endicott
College, and a Master of Education in
Moderate Special Needs Education from the
Boston College Graduate School of Education.
Her undergraduate work was in Political
Science/Education, completed at Wellesley
College. She is currently the Assistant Principal for Hopkinton’s Hopkins School (2014- present), and previously served as an Administrative Intern (2013-2014) and a Special Education Liaison (2009-2014) at the Annie Sullivan Middle School in Franklin. She began her career as an Resource Specialist/Special Education Teacher at the Duveneck Elementary School in the Palo Alto Unified School district, in Palo Alto, CA. |
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Ashland Woman Arraigned in
Connection with Four-Town Police Chase CONCORD – May 24,
2016 - Middlesex County District Attorney
Marian Ryan has announced that Renee
Thistle, 34, of Ashland, was arraigned
yesterday in Concord District Court in
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June 11, 2016
Hopkinton comes together for the annual Thomas Weaver Memorial Lacrosse Game this upcoming month! Join us on June 11th for an afternoon of fun at the Fruit Street field complex from 2:30 - 4:30pm! The Hopkinton boy's lacrosse team will be facing off against Hopkinton High School's alumni in a charity event to honor and remember Tom Weaver, a 2010 Hopkinton graduate who lost his fight with cancer in 2010. Admission is $3 for all adults and children over the age 7. B+ t-shirts will be on sale at the event and "Remembering Tommy - Always in Our Hearts" bracelets will be given to all who join us, free of charge. We hope to see you there and help us raise funds for the Thomas Weaver Memorial fund and, more importantly, come together to remember one of our own. |
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David Charles Serocki, 72 , of Hopkinton and formerly Holliston, passed away May 22, 2016 at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham. He was the son of the late Mabel and William Serocki. He was the husband of 52 years to Sharon Serocki of Hopkinton.
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Incident Log Updated May 23, 2016 Emergency, dial 911 • • Non-emergency, PD dial 508-497-3401, FD dial 508-497-2323
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The Hopkinton Police were involved in the following incidents, which are not included in the detail report below. 16 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, person, or outside Police agency. 50 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home/Building Checks. 4 Motor Vehicle Accidents without personal injury. 5 Disabled Motor Vehicles. 10 Times the Police assisted with an Animal Call. 1 Time the Police participated in Community Relations or passenger safety.
Incident Log Sunday, May 22, 2016 6:52 pm A resident of John Matthew Road reported that a suspicious male rang her doorbell and said that he was homeless but was collecting cash for the Children Hospital. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas spoke with the individual who was from Graceful Hands and checked out okay. 6:04 pm A caller reported that the operator of an orange Dodge Dakota drove past his house on Granite Street, stopped, then drove at a high rate of speed in reverse, almost hitting him. Officer Brain Sanchioni checked the area with a negative find. 6:00 pm A caller reported that vehicles were parked in a no parking zone along the fence at EMC Park. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and found two vehicles in violation. 5:58 pm A resident of Pond Street reported seeing two males near/on his property about thirty minutes ago and believed that they were damaging the beaver damn. 5:49 pm A caller reported that her friend found a cell phone on the town common. 4:35 pm Four officers responded to the Mass Pike to assist the State Police with the escort of the fallen Auburn officer. 8:56 am A Teresa Road resident reported construction being done in violation of the town by-law. Officer Alex Cruzvergara responded to speak with them. 12:17 am A resident of Lakeshore Drive reported that about thirteen hours ago a suspicious man, who resembled a suspect in another jurisdiction, came up to her asking questions about parking at the location.
Saturday, May 21, 2016 10:08 pm An anonymous caller reported an underage party on Oakhurst Road. Three officers responded and issued violations. 6:01 pm A caller reported that a man, who appeared confused, was walking on Oakhurst Road. Two officers checked the area but were unable to locate the individual. 4:44 pm A Chestnut Street resident reported that a female solicitor was trying to sell books to benefit inner city children. Two officers spoke with the woman and advised her of the solicitor rule. 2:16 pm A caller from North Street reported that a pesticide company was going door to door. Officer Thomas Griffin advised that the company was just doing follow ups of previous jobs. 1:01 pm A 911 caller from Saddle Hill Road reported an attempted breaking and entering into a motor vehicle. Two officers checked the area for the vehicle with a negative find. 6:18 am Officer John Moran issued a parking ticket on West Main Street.
Friday, May 20, 2016 9:53 pm A caller reported that while she was at a South Street business earlier someone hit her vehicle then took off. 7:12 pm A caller reported that a contractor was still working on Frankland Road past the allowed by-law time. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas spoke with the owner of the company who packed up and left. 7:12 pm A walk-in from Valleywood Road checked to see if anyone turned in her missing Bank of America card. 4:16 pm A walk-in reported receiving an IRS scam. 3:45 pm A caller reported that the trash at the town common was over flowing. The Parks and Recreation Department was notified. 2:07 pm A walk-in spoke with Officer Stephen Buckley regarding a previous incident. 12:35 pm A caller reported that a suspicious male was walking down Hayward Street wearing a large hoodie, hiding his face when pedestrians or cars pass by. Two officers spoke with the individual who was walking to his new residence in town. 12:07 pm A walk-in reported suspicious activity of multiple kids walking through an area of Blueberry Lane. Officer Thomas Griffin responded and advised that they were gone upon his arrival. 10:31 am A caller reported that a motor vehicle was parked in front of a fire hydrant on South Street. Officer Arthur Schofield checked the area with a negative find.
Thursday, May 19, 2016 9:22 am The State Police reported that they were in foot pursuit of a suspect in the West Main Street/Elm Street area. Multiple 911 calls then came in reporting sightings of the suspect. Five officers responded to the area and advised that a West Main Street business and the Elmwood School was put on lock down until they located the person. The suspect was then apprehended and handed over to the State Police. 5:48 am A caller reported that three mini ponies were loose on Wilson Street. Three officers responded and advised that the owner retrieved the animals.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:11 pm A Kruger Road resident reported that his mailbox had been hit. Officer Philip Powers responded to write a report. 5:33 pm An employee of a West Main Street business reported that they caught someone shoplifting. Two officers responded and subsequently arrested a 54 year-old from Hopkinton and charged her with Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise. 4:30 pm A 911 caller reported that an erratic operator took exit 22 on Route 495 towards I-90 east. The State Police were notified. 4:59 pm A walk-in reported finding a credit card in the roadway on West Main Street. 4:28 pm A 911 caller from Cedar Street reported that her vehicle had been broken into. Officer John Corridan responded to write a report. 3:47 pm A resident of Amherst Road reported that vehicles were parked in front of her house. She believed they were high school kids and they kept going into the woods. Two officers responded and advised the owner of the one vehicle to move it. 3:46 pm A motorist reported that traffic was backed up on West Main Street, blocking the intersection. Officer Philip Powers checked the area and advised that all was okay. 2:43 pm A caller from Ledgestone Drive reported that a female was going through his neighbor's trash. Officer William Burchard checked the area with a negative find. 2:18 pm A resident of Cedar Street Extension reported receiving a call claiming to be her grandson who was out of state, got into an accident and needed money. She also stated receiving a call from the IRS but did not give any information in either case. 12:37 pm A lawn service company reported that a suspicious male kept driving slowly past them and when questioned whether or not he was lost he stated that he was there to give an estimate for a waterfall. The home owner advised that they were not expecting anyone for an estimate. 10:45 am A caller reported that an eighteen wheeler was blocking a lane of traffic on Wilson Street. Officer Peter Booth responded to stand by. 8:20 am A caller reported that a small child was eating a sandwich while sitting on the side of Meserve Street. Officer William Burchard checked the area with a negative find. 2:02 am Sgt. Matthew McNeil arrested a 39 year-old male from Lancaster on West Main Street for a Warrant. 12:14 am A Jackson Street resident reported that a group of youths were making excessive noise while playing basketball. Sgt. Matthew McNeil spoke with the group and advised that they went inside. |
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Mary E. Foss, 95
Mary E. Foss, 95 , of Brentwood, NH and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away February 16, 2016 in Brentwood, NH. Born in Peace River Alberta, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Murphy) and Andrew Dunning. She was the wife of the late Edward C. Foss who passed away in 1979.Mary was a 1938 graduate of Hopkinton High School. She was a very active member in the Senior's Red Hat Club. She loved to travel to see friends and relatives any time she could. She is survived by her children, James Foss of Lynn, William Foss of Levittown, PA, Kathleen Chick of Lenore, NC, a brother, Richard A. Dunning, as well as 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by two sons, Frederick and Joseph Foss. A graveside service with her cremains will be held on Friday, May 27th at 10:00a.m. in St. John's Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors, 28 Mayhew St. Hopkinton, MA 01748. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. |
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Education Foundation Announces 2016 Grant Awards For
Hopkins, Middle and High Schools HOPKINTON, MA – May 23, 2016 – The Hopkinton Education Foundation (Ed Foundation) awarded 9 grants totaling over $86,900 to schools in the Hopkinton Public School system. These 9 grants were chosen as their ideas best met the foundation’s criteria for innovation and positively impacting the Hopkinton Public School System. After today’s announcement, the total funds awarded to the Hopkinton Public School system are nearly $1.2 million. The grants awarded in this cycle support a wide range of disciplines including engineering, art, social studies, reading, and foreign language. “We are excited we were able to fund nearly all of the grants received this year, a testament to the innovation and dedication of the HPS teachers and administration”, said Alexis Miller, Education Foundation President. There are two new classes in the high school that allow for cross curricular collaboration, an opportunity for virtual fields trips and first person research, and practices to help reduce stress and increase mindfulness, among others. Earlier this week, the Ed Foundation announced the Mary Korbey Leadership grant – Leadership Training for Varsity Captains. This year’s award recipients are: · Virtual Travel with Google Cardboard –Stephen Gray Innovation Grant awarded to Betci Weldon at Hopkins for $7,760 – This grant will enable the techno library teacher as well as classrooms teachers at Hopkins and Elmwood to immerse their students in virtual field trips bringing abstract concepts to life as well as offering a deeper understanding of the world beyond their classrooms. It will fund 60 Google Expedition view Masters and applicable devices for running Google Expedition. · Standing Desks awarded to Rachel Siegel at Hopkins for $6,749 – There is currently a movement towards standing desks for students which allows for comfortable, ergonomically correct positioning, while helping with attention, behavior and focus. This grant will pilot 12 standing desks in one 5th grade classroom. · Reducing Stress and Creating Emotional Resiliency on a Community Level Through Mindfulness and Restorative Practices awarded to Samantha Harris at the Middle School for $16,614 – This grant provides professional development for MS teachers to learn Mindfulness & Restorative Practices and how to implement in their classroom. There will be coaching to develop a school wide program. As a part of this program development, there will be a speaker presentation to staff, students and parents.
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School · Write On! awarded to Dawn McNally at the Middle School for $1,265 - This grant will provide a unique and creative assessment tool for students in the Foreign Language department. The Think-boards are dry-erase film that will be applied to student’s desk. These boards will facilitate collaboration in the classroom, reinforce grammar and allow for immediate feedback to students when writing in a foreign language. · A New Vision for Learning in Hopkinton’s Secondary School Libraries – HHS Library Learning Commons Model & Digital Information Hub awarded for Kirsten Fournier at the High School for $21,537 – This grant will allow for the HHS library to be poised to reinvent itself not only as a 1:1technology resource but as a collaborative learning commons center as well as becoming a true digital learning hub. · The Fusion of Art, Science, and Self Expression through Filmmaking awarded to Joseph Williams at the High School for $13,463 – This grant will support the initial technology needs, from videography work through editing, for three film courses that were developed as part of a complete redesign of the high school’s engineering/technology offerings. Students will work with creative writing students and art students to create and produce their films. · Fab Lab: 3-D – Design and Fabrication Cross Curricular Course awarded to Christine Enos at the High School for $8,913 – This grant will enable the HS to offer a new interdisciplinary course where students will learn to use art and the engineering design process. The classroom will be a dynamic and collaborative environment where teachers and students can discover and share ideas. The course will serve those interested in Art, Architecture, Engineering, Sculpture, 3D Design, and Fabrication. · Mary Korbey Leadership Training for Varsity Captains awarded to Deirdre King at the High School for $6,750 - This grant will provide leadership training for Varsity Captains in three 5-hour workshops. The results will empower captains to be better role models for team members, effective communicators with fellow athletes and will help develop a systematic approach to achieving team success. This grant will honor Mary Korbey and her passion for education and empowerment through athletics and teaching athletes to be good citizens in all aspects of life. “Congratulations to all of the grant recipients for their hard work and outside of the box thinking,” said Maureen Belger, Ed Foundation Grant Committee Chairperson. “We are proud to be a catalyst for innovation motivating our educators and students.” |
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May 22, 2016 — These pond-dwellers are just groovin' on Sunday afternoon at Blood's Pond; the Canada goose doing a balancing act while preening, the male mallard duck resting, and a large gathering of turtles (left, middle) sunning themselves. Not to be ignored, while this photo was being taken a great blue heron emerged from behind the far rock and landed to the right. Mouse-over the image to see it. |
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HOPKINTON – Maria G. Garcia, 96, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham, MA. She was the wife of Rafael E. Garcia, who predeceased her in 2015. They were married for over 50 years. Maria was born on a small island in the Pacific Ocean, Chiloe, in South America, in the town of Castro. She was the daughter of the late Luis Antonio and Maria Antonia (Gallardo) Guerrero. She immigrated to the United States in 1960 and met her husband, Rafael in New York City, where they lived for 35 years before retiring to Hopkinton, MA.She was an accomplished, formally trained seamstress and worked in the garment district in New York City. She worked with many famous fashion designers throughout her long career and she took great pride in her beautiful work. She loved to travel and returned to her native Chile throughout the years. She especially loved seeing the snowcapped Andes Mountains and yearned for that spectacular view when she could no longer travel. Maria adored her daughter, Cecile Garcia Desmond, her grandson, James Desmond and her son-in- law, John Desmond, all of Hopkinton. She also leaves behind her beloved niece, Cecilia Acuna of Rego Park, NY. A memorial funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 10 at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street. Burial will be private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, (www.callanancronin.com,) 34 Church Street. |
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New Families May 21, 2016 — The dozen or more great blue heron nests at this rookery in Sutton are overflowing with parents and their young born this Spring. Even with a 500mm equivalent lens, a close up of the birds that are 200 feet away is difficult. Thanks again to Tom for the location tip.  |
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May 21, 2016 — Claire Wright, now a Selectman, is shown next to her husband Dr. Paul Wright, who is sporting an enviable handle bar moustache at the driveway to the polling place last Monday. Far left is Ken Weismantel in his role as the Chairman of the Hopkinton Town Committee. |
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Great Time May 21, 2016 — Hundreds of kids and adults, like Dad Brian Hagberg and 10 year-old son, Paul enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers and a pond full of fish at the Hopkinton Police Association's Annual Fishing Derby last weekend at the Hopkinton Sportsmen's Club. |
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You Talkin' to Me? May 20, 2016 — We were lucky enough to run into a very special person on Friday afternoon, who tried out a pizzeria and a coffee shop in Downtown Hopkinton, and the HopNews camera was there. Check back on Monday for the video. |
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Hopkins School Principal Search: Finalists Selected The
finalists for the position of Hopkins Elementary School
Principal have been selected.
An integral part of the process
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Superintendent, Dr. Cathy MacLeod, invites interested
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Gordon E. Marquis, 84, died peacefully on May 10, 2016 of cancer at his home in Upton, MA. Born in Boston, he grew up in Newton, MA, graduated from Newton High School, and received a B.A. in History from Colby College in Waterville, ME. He subsequently graduated from the intensive U.S. Army Language School in Monterey, CA in 1954. He was assigned as a Russian interpreter in occupied Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1960. He remained in Europe enjoying his love of mountain climbing and hiking in many countries. After returning to the U.S., he earned a Certificate in Accounting from Bentley College in 1963.
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 Donations for Rummage Sale Being Accepted St. John's Church 20 Church Street will be accepting small pieces of furniture and other household items for their annual Rummage Sale beginning Monday May 23rd. Donations may be brought to the hall between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00P.M. Monday thru Saturday until June 10th. |
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organization that has been going around town.
retreating indoors. It doesn't have to be that way. With
Mosquito Ranger you can enjoy your yard without those pesky
mosquitoes. After a single treatment, you'll wonder why it
took you so long to discover the joy of a mosquito-free
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