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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 20 | No. 18 | September 4, 2019

Enrollment a concern as students return HPS considers options to accommodate record turnout PHOTOS/JERRY SPAR

By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

t’s the most wonderful time of the year: back to school for students and teachers in the Hopkinton Public Schools! Students from kindergarten through high school packed up their backpacks and boarded the buses last week to begin the 2019-20 school year. In preparation, Hopkinton Public School teachers reported Aug. 26 for two days of professional development and to get ready to greet their new students. “It will be great to have the students back in the buildings,” superintendent Dr. Carol Cavanaugh said prior to the start of school. “The energy of the first few days back to school is unparalleled.” That energy will be coming from

Wave after wave The first day of school was Aug. 28, and there were happy looks from older students, such as Hopkinton High School seniors (from left) Megan White, Rebecca Mazur, Tara Pucci and Alyssa McIntire, as well as younger ones, like third-grader Jackson Balster, boarding his bus to Elmwood School.

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As Greyhound Friends seeks return, Coleman speaks out

Louise Coleman founded Greyhound Friends in 1983 and ran the kennel on Saddle Hill Road until its forced closing.

By Jerry Spar Managing Editor

here 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 Road facility (which opened in 1987) for three decades, saving thousands of dogs, many of whom otherwise were certain to be condemned to death. Others chastise her for the kennel’s forced closing by the state and the attorney general accusing her of using the charity’s finances for personal spending and failing to account for other funds. (Coleman signed a deal with the AG’s office in which she did not admit to wrongdoing but agreed to pay $40,000 to another charity and accept a ban on taking a fiduciary role with any charity in the state.)

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The third annual Hopkinton Family Fun Day, organized by the Friends of Hopkinton, is Saturday, Sept 14. Held primarily on the field behind Hopkinton Middle School, it features various games and activities for kids, and all of them are free (except for the food trucks). There’s also live music, an amateur woodsman competition and kids races around the track. Due to the EEE risk, the event has been moved up to 2-6 p.m, and the evening fireworks show has been canceled. For more information, visit friendsofhopkinton.org.

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hen 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 School players against community members, including Slaman. “When I walked in — and it’s almost a little bit of irony — there were jokes of, ‘We have firstresponders here,’ because we had a bunch of us 50-somethingyear-olds running INDEPENDENT around in a fundraiser, and we joked about it THOUGHTS a lot before playing,” JERRY SPAR Slaman recalled. The joking stopped minutes later when an individual in the game collapsed after suffering an apparent heart attack. Slaman, who just had been retrained in life-saving techniques the week before, and firefighter Scott Jurasek went to work, starting CPR while someone called 9-1-1 and others retrieved a firstaid kit and a defibrillator. The man was revived with the defibrillator and was back up and walking around later that day, after being checked out at an area hospital. The fact that Slaman was put on the spot in front of members of the community made the situation a little more tense, if that’s possible, but he came through. “I’d just as soon not have an audience, but it is what it is,” he said with a laugh. “It puts a little pressure on you.” With his life-saving work complete, Slaman next turned his attention to the expected follow-up: interest from members of the community in learning how they can do more — especially when the fire chief or another trained firstresponder is not on site.

“I see the people afterward that come in here and say, ‘Should I have been able to do something?’ and the looks on their faces,” said Slaman, who noted that a similar incident happened during the Sharon Timlin Road Race a couple of years ago. “I challenge my people that work here every day: You don’t want to miss this opportunity.” The town already offers CPR training sessions, taught by fire prevention specialist Tim Healey. But for those who can’t make the one-time CPR class, there are other ways to learn the basics. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a 30-minute video on its website titled “You Are the Help Until Help Arrives” (community.fema.gov/until-help-arrives). It provides detailed instructions on basic steps bystanders can perform in various emergencies when there are no trained personnel on site. “They address, and I think in an effective way, they talk about the shock factor of having an incident,” Slaman said. “It’s a real thing. And they talk about it well. And I think they do a great introduction so that when Tim goes to do his [CPR class], the dots connect. You’re not in overload.” Added Slaman: “The thoughts, the fears that will come up to you naturally, it answers questions like, ‘Am I going to make it worse? Am I going to be liable?’ It answers a lot of questions. And the stresses that can come with it, it just talks about it.” Among the simple instructions in the video: — Call 9-1-1. — Move the injured party away from danger to keep them safe. — Keep the individual alive until medical responders arrive. This could mean applying pressure to stop bleeding, helping the individual breathe by allowing them to sit up or lean forward, or placing them on their side if they are unconscious. — Talk to the injured person and provide comfort.

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much, too soon. “I’ve got to start slow,” he said. “FEMA is taking the intimidating factor out of it. I’m giving them that credit. They have their piece, and then if I capture some people and they’re ready, they’ll get more out of our [CPR] class. And at that point they’re ready to do what I did. They’re ready.”

RE/MAX hosts cornhole tourney The local branch of the RE/MAX Executive Realty Charitable Foundation, which is presided over by Hopkinton Realtor Sandy Lucchesi, held its inaugural cornhole tournaHopkinton’s Chuck Joseph shows off his form en route to ment on Aug. 25 in a championship at the inaugural RE/MAX Executive Realty Medway and had an Charitable Foundation Cornhole Tournament on Aug. 25. impressive turnout, with 22 teams and 75 participants/supporters, as well as 19 The video also notes that Good sponsors. Samaritan Laws offer protection from Tournament champions were Andrew liability for those who give reasonable Peterson and Hopkinton’s Chuck Joseph. assistance until professional help arrives. The charity raises money through“It’s preparedness,” said Slaman, out the year to provide relief to families who also is the town’s emergency manand individuals within the community agement director. “We’re not trying to be who are in need due to health, medical alarmists. But it’s just about being preor catastrophic emergencies. Since its pared and recognizing that you can help inception in 2009 the group has donated yourself in a lot of these events, where more than $150,000 to help improve the right now a lot of people are coming out lives of local residents. of events going, ‘What happened?’ and, The organization’s next fundraiser is ‘Why wasn’t I prepared?’ So this is a nice a 5K road race on Nov. 23. conversation.” For those willing to take the next step in preparedness, Healey will train them in Lauren Anderson field project CPR and explain how to use a defibrillator (information on the class is available In the previous issue of the Indeat the Hopkinton Fire Department page pendent there was an article on a group at the town’s website, hopkintonma.gov). raising money to update the softball field And even if a participant doesn’t rememat Hopkinton High School in honor of the ber everything from the class, they’ll still late Lauren Anderson. be ahead of the curve. Anyone wishing to donate to the “It’s very simple,” Healey said. “But group can make a check payable to the elements, if you have just a few things Hopkinton Boosters and send it to Lauthat you capture that sticks with you, it ren Anderson Field Restoration Project, makes all the difference.” P.O. Box 820, Hopkinton, MA 01748. While Slaman is hopeful this latest Indicate on the memo line that the money incident will spur more people into acis for the Lauren Anderson Field Restoration, he’s cautious about expecting too tion Project.

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Baldiga helps Rise Above Foundation fund experiences for foster kids By John Buday Contributing Writer

he 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 card that allowed her to pick out a dress from a nearby store. The student wrote in her letter: “I had one of the nicest dresses at prom. I stood out, and this time it was in a good way because I thought I would get an old borrowed dress, but that was not the case this time thanks to you.” About 10,000 foster children are

registered with the state Department of Children and Families. Foster parents receive only about $23 a day to take care of them, so normal youth activities like team sports, music lessons and class trips often are unaffordable. RAF helps bridge that gap every year, striving to provide foster children with the kinds of experiences meant to build self-esteem and a healthy social being. “Rise Above is really committed to giving kids in foster care the same opportunities that their peers have and build positive memories and have a happy childhood,” said Hopkinton’s Sarah Baldiga, the organization’s cofounder and executive director. The organization has raised more

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than $1 million in foster care funds alone since its inception. RAF is a 501(c)(3), meaning it is exempt from federal income taxation, and operates through an online application process. Caretakers of foster children, DCF social workers and even foster children themselves may request funding for a wide array of opportunities, from musical instrument practices to concert and theme park trips to religious celebrations and more. The nonprofit serves about 1,100 youths per year, with that number increasing annually. People helped by the nonprofit often send back thank you notes talking about their experiences. One girl wrote about her karate camp and how she learned the meaning of perseverance, that “if you fall down, you get back up again.” The foundation also hosts several social functions each year for foster children. Examples include a trip to Legoland Discovery Center Boston and an evening at the (since-closed) American Girl store in Natick, both held this past March. Through Oct. 25, the nonprofit also welcomes donations to its ongoing program: college care packages. Foster college students will receive these packages containing a mix of school supplies, hygiene items, and snacks for the students’

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Former director Coleman defends work with Greyhound Friends Greyhound Friends | from page 1

Last month, the newly refurbished Greyhound Friends kennel was inspected by a Hopkinton official and deemed satisfactory, so the organization was granted a new license, two years after it was revoked. However, the kennel was waiting on the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to lift a cease and desist order before it could welcome dogs once again. In the meantime, a local group opposing the kennel’s reopening filed a petition with the town clerk’s office on Aug. 26. As a result, a public hearing was called for Sept. 10 at Town Hall where the Select Board will solicit public comment and consider the request to revoke the kennel license. Per terms of a governance agreement between the Greyhound Friends Board of Directors and the AG’s office, Coleman is barred from having any formal role with the organization. But that doesn’t stop her from having strong opinions regarding what she feels was unfair treatment. She points to her 2017 criminal trial in which Judge David Cunis found her not guilty of a felony charge of cruelty to animals and downplayed the accusations of unsanitary conditions at the facility. “It is clear to me that the defendant loved and cared for the dogs, and is to be commended for making the rescue of these dogs her life’s work,” Cunis said in his ruling on Dec. 1, 2017. “Although she may have taken her eye off the ball, so to speak, in terms of the physical upkeep of the kennel, this was indeed a regulatory issue that called for a regulatory solution.” Coleman, 75, maintains her complete innocence and hopes to fully clear her name so that she can continue to help dogs. “It’s still for me a really surreal kind of experience, both in terms of the fact that I was charged criminally, with the felony count, and also with the attorney general,” said Coleman, who authored a book about her work called, “Boston Boy: A Greyhound Journey.” “It just felt like I was really targeted by a number of different people from different backgrounds all at once.” Following is a Q&A held with Coleman in late August. Hopkinton Independent: What are your thoughts on Greyhound Friends regaining its license from the town? Louise Coleman: “I think it’s fine that they are reopening. What is difficult for me is that their strategy seems to be constructed around — I just feel like I’m blamed for a lot of whatever is seen as being wrong. I just don’t agree with that. I have to salvage my credibility, salvage my reputation. Because I’m still really involved in a lot of international events. But if people see me as being compromised or suspect, that just doesn’t help. So, I don’t know what’s with Greyhound Friends. I think that they, it’s sort of, for me, it’s an unintended consequence of their strategy. It’s never made sense to me. But I don’t want to come across as being anti-Greyhound Friends, because I’m not, in any way, shape or form.” HI: Why do you feel you are being blamed? LC: “I just feel like I have to respond in as positive a way as I can about who I really am, what I think I really did, which was to save thousands of dogs. I have no regrets at all about that. I have no money. It’s not like I took anything or profited by any means. … It wasn’t a crazy place. The dogs were well cared for. There were a couple of high-level bureaucrats who really don’t like me. It’s a real hatred. I think that they’re not totally rational people.”

It wasn’t a crazy place. The dogs were well cared for. There were a couple of high-level bureaucrats who really don’t like me. It’s a real hatred. I think that they’re not totally rational people. — Louise Coleman

HI: What would you say to people on the opposing side? LC: “Greyhound Friends began on that property on May 1st, 1987. It’s always been open all day, every day to anybody who walks in. So there was, I thought, a great deal of transparency, that people could come in. I worked really hard to make sure that every dog that got adopted went to the right people. I have a master’s in social work, so I have interest and experience in interviewing people. Thousands and

thousands of dogs went out. There were a few dogs that didn’t go right away, but I think that’s not atypical of a lot of adoption places where I just felt those dogs needed people to work with them. … The photos [that appear to show poor conditions], I just see that as all very contrived. It’s just not true.” HI: There were people who worked at the kennel and served on the board who made accusations against you and quit in protest. Why do you think they

would do that? LC: “There are different people with different axes to grind. One person wanted my job. … One of my foibles is that I think that people think and feel the way that I do about things. Then I’m really surprised when I find out that sometimes people have ulterior motives. And that was the case there. I think about it as a convergence of malevolence. I’m usually pretty astute, but I just kind of really walked into the whole thing.” HI: Did Greyhound Friends take in too many dogs for the space it had? LC: “When I first started saving greyhounds it was a zillion times more hectic. … At times there were many, but they all got taken care of and they all landed rightside up. I always feel like — and I don’t mean to sound grandiose — it’s a little bit like someone saying to [Oskar] Schindler that he had too many Jews [that he was trying to save from the Nazis]. Not to equate people to dogs, but it’s sort of that concept.” Greyhound Friends | 7

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Hopkinton Senior Center a place for young at heart By Michelle Sanford Contributing Writer

alking 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 each week and why so many consider it a home away from home. Studies have shown that an important part of aging well is to ensure seniors are actively engaged. Senior centers are one of the most accessible places in a community that offers older adults the ability to stay active, socialize and obtain certain services available to them. September is National Senior Center Month and therefore no better time to highlight what the Hopkinton Senior Center offers its visitors, which in-

Students from Hopkinton High School paid a visit to the Senior Center for a dance earlier this year.

cludes everything from serving meals to sponsoring wellness programs and fun activities, as well as educating seniors on how to age in place. Each day, the Senior Center serves a continental breakfast and daily lunch

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the menu. Quite the opposite. Lunch options for September include shrimp primavera, spaghetti and meatballs, and pot roast. For those wanting to stay active, there’s a variety of organized exercise programs available each week such as yoga, t’ai chi, walking and Zumba. There also are tap-dancing classes, arts and crafts classes, a quilters and knitting group, a library, and a room to play billiards, among many other activities. There’s even a computer lab run by volunteers, including high school students, who can assist with various technology questions concerning laptops, tablets and even cell phones. A thrift store at the Senior Center is open to the entire community and full of home décor and other household goods for sale, all for a steal. Items are donated, and proceeds go toward funding several Senior Center programs. Very importantly, staff at the Senior Center, including outreach workers, are there to answer questions and offer assistance concerning applications for fuel assistance, MassHealth services and tax exemptions for the senior community, as well as other programs. “We’re a hub of information for seniors and their families, and it doesn’t all have to happen in this building,” Beck said. Transportation to and from medical appointments (within 30 miles) is provided as well as local shopping excursions on certain days. Beck says the Senior Center wouldn’t be as successful without its committed staff, volunteers and Friends of the Hopkinton Senior Citizens, a nonprofit group that fundraises for the center. Most recently, the Friends group purchased new furniture to give the lobby a cheery, more updated look. To celebrate National Senior Center Month and to encourage newcomers to see what the Mayhew Street facility has to offer, an open house is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 18. Throughout the day and early evening, complimentary fitness classes, crafts, a bocce tournament and live entertainment will take place. “We’re a very vibrant community,” said assistant director Ashley Shaheen. “Why stay home when you can be here, active in the community?” The Hopkinton Senior Center is located 28 Mayhew St. and has plenty of parking. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 508-497-9730 or visit hopkintonma.gov/departments/ senior_center.php or the center’s Facebook page.

Senior Center seeks volunteers There are numerous volunteer opportunities are available at the Senior Center, in particular prep cooks who assist the cook in preparing salads and sandwiches for daily lunch. There also is a need for lunch waitstaff, computer room tutors and greenhouse workers. Volunteers have the choice to help once a month, every week or every day. For more information, stop by the Senior Center (28 Mayhew Street) or contact volunteer coordinator Sue Stewart at 508-497-9730, ext. 1618, or sstewart@hopkintonma.gov.

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Former director Coleman defends work with Greyhound Friends Greyhound Friends | from page 5

HI: What went into the decision to take in other breeds, which allegedly contributed to the overcrowding? LC: “What happened increasingly was that shelters out in the midwest would call and say, ‘Can you take some greyhound mixes?’ And I would say OK. Then they would say, ‘Can you take some hounds and some beagles?’ I saw it in a way of expanding interest in greyhounds instead of being excluding. Lots of times people just aren’t interested in adopting greyhounds. But if there were a different kind of dogs at the kennel that would draw more people in. I thought it was just more inclusive. And I still think that. I love greyhounds, for sure. But just greyhounds, I don’t think it’s very productive.”

HI: What are you doing now? LC: “I feel lucky. I feel like I escaped from not only Greyhound Friends but all of the really mean people and landed right-side up, and I’ve just kept going. My main concern right now are the poor dogs in China who are being boiled to death. It’s horrible. I’m doing a lot internationally. But I have to be really careful that my name doesn’t get attached to things or it gets trashed. … The basic bottom line is I wish Greyhound Friends well, but I’m just kind of salvaging my work. And I am so really grateful to people who have been really supportive to me. It’s the old truism about you find out who your real friends are when you’re in trouble. I thank those people a lot.”

Baldiga helps Rise Above Foundation fund experiences for foster kids Rise Above | from page 4

ments in Central Massachusetts. “I feel really honored by it,” Baldiga said, and then laughed. “It’s also a little bit embarrassing in some ways. Rise Above has been such a huge team and community effort and I feel humbled to lead it.” The nonprofit formed in 2009, founded by Baldiga and then-DCF social workers Wade Sulzman and Mercedes

Ramirez-Newkirk. “It was sort of their idea,” Baldiga said. “A need that they saw with the kids they were working with — that they were missing out on sports, prom and music because there weren’t funds available for them to participate.” Baldiga encourages people to learn more about the nonprofit at its website, weriseabove.org.

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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 to the Hopkinton Health Department, a human case of EEE was confirmed in a young adult in Grafton on Aug. 16, and EEENEWS BRIEFS infected horses were identified in Mendon and Uxbridge, raising the risk for surrounding communities. The critical risk designation means the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH) strongly recommends that all outdoor activities scheduled from dusk to dawn be canceled or rescheduled to reduce human exposure to mosquitoes during their peak times of activity. Residents also are urged to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, eliminate potential breeding areas around the yard and repair damaged screens. The aerial spraying, using a pesticide called Anvil 10+10 — which contains the ingredients Sumithrun and Piperonyl butoxide — complements the ground spraying that already had been conducted in some Hopkinton neighborhoods earlier in August. For more information, visit the the Hopkinton Health Department website at hopkintonma.gov or the MADPH website at mass.gov/dph/mosquito.

Local man arrested after allegedly attacking family dog A 20-year-old man was arrested Aug. 24 at his Hayden Rowe Street home after allegedly attempting to kill his mother’s small dog. According to the police report, Adam Moses’ mother told officers her

son became upset after the dog damaged his hat. Moses then chased the dog with a rock. Moses’ mother was able to take the rock away, but Moses pushed her aside and tried to choke the dog, which weighs between 10 and 15 pounds. Moses’ parents were able to get the dog away unharmed. Moses was charged with cruelty to animals and domestic assault and battery. Police added two counts of malicious destruction of property worth more than $1,200 after Moses caused damage to a sprinkler in his jail cell. Judge David Cunis ordered Moses held on $500 bail. Moses was told to stay away from his parents and to avoid contact with domesticated animals. Moses’ lawyer, Caleb Koufman, stated that his client was dealing with “some sort of mental health issue.” A pretrial conference was set for Sept. 20.

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How community helped save family Author recounts challenges after husband charged with soliciting boy By Deborah Burke Henderson Contributing Writer

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HPS enrollment reaches all-time high

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close to 4,000 students across the district, a record number for HPS. Year over year increase was 196 students as of Aug. 20, much higher than the 103-student increase that was budgeted and surpassing the 186 new students that came to the district last year. “We are nearing double [the number of new students] what we predicted,” Cavanaugh said. With enrollment exploding over the past few years, district leaders have been looking at ways to accommodate the continuous increasing student population. Approval of $50,000 at Town Meeting has allowed the district to start the process of requisitioning a capacity study to look at each of the school buildings for potential expansion space. Last year the district also submitted an application to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for a renovation or complete rebuild of the Elmwood Elementary School building. Although the number of districts that are selected each year for projects are low, Cavanaugh said that the MSBA will be visiting Elmwood in mid-September to look at the situation there. “That is really good for us,” she said. At the high school, the potential and cost of portable classrooms or an expansion of one of the wings at the back of the building will be investigated early this school year as well. “When we get new students, we are not necessarily concerned with our ability to hire new teachers. What is really a concern for us is our physical space keeping pace with our enrollment,” Cavanaugh said. But no matter how many students start the year at HPS, the district is ready

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Baldiga among Best Lawyers Hopkinton’s Joseph H. Baldiga, a partner and co-chair of the creditors’ rights, bankruptcy and reorganization group at the law firm Mirick O’Connell, recently was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law, and litigation-bankruptcy. Baldiga has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006. Baldiga has extensive experience in the areas of creditor and debtor rights, bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court loan restructurings and the purchase and sale of distressed businesses, including extensive litigation experience and practice in bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

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l’s Oil is locally owned and family owned, supplying homeowners and commercial customers with fuel oil and personal service for over 60 years. Peter Ferraro, general manager of Al’s Oil, which is part of the Flynn Company and is located in the Flynn Plaza on Route 20 in Shrewsbury, stated, “We are a company that cares about our customers,” adding, “We offer personalized service and we welcome you to become a part of our family.” The company offers a variety of oil delivery options and payment plans and will work with all of their customers to tailor those plans to their needs. Said Ferraro: “When customers call us, they will get off the phone knowing that we care, and we follow up quickly if there are any problems.” Al’s is one of the largest independent residential heating companies in New England, and serves customers within about a 30-mile radius of its Shrewsbury headquarters. Offering the lowest prices for full service oil delivery, Al’s is proud of the quality of its fuels and the services it provides. The company aggressively searches the market for the best prices, but does not sacrifice the quality of the fuel it purchases. Ferraro noted, “We have our own fleet of oil trucks and operate our own equipment with our own drivers, allowing the drivers get to know their customers.” Oil delivery options include an automatic, computerized delivery schedule based on Al’s estimate of usage and weather conditions, or customers can keep an eye on their tank and call for a delivery. Payment options include spreading heating costs out over a 10-month budget period, payment for each delivery, and a prepaid, fixed-price plan. The company offers a discount on bills paid within 10 days and offers senior citizen discounts as well as discounts for those who have served in uniform. In addition to delivering fuel oil, Al’s installs heating and cooling systems. The company has long installed oil-fired heating systems and now can provide natural gas systems as well as air-conditioning systems, handling such brands as Buderus, Peerless and Mitsubishi ductless air-conditioning equipment. Al’s technicians also service existing heating and cooling systems, with 24-hour-a-day emergency service available. “The best investment homeowners can make is to regularly service their heating systems,” said David Lambert, the company’s service manager. A

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Sports MacLean set to lead Hillers gridders into action By Chris Villani Contributing Writer

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the Hopkinton players bring to the program and hopes to foster a family atmosphere with the Hillers. “We are in this together,” he said. “I want the older kids to help the younger kids and I want them all working together to get better.” This fall will be MacLean’s 16th straight season working with an area high school football program. Before serving as an assistant coach at Hopkinton, MacLean spent nine years as a head coach at Bellingham and TriCounty. He also spent four years as an assistant coach at Franklin. But he said the Hopkinton players have stood out. “These kids love the competition, they love to compete, they love to win, that’s the biggest thing for me,” MacLean said. “They are passionate about football and they come to work hard every day.” The 2019 team brings some experience back on the defensive side of the ball, but MacLean said the Hillers will need to replace a number of players on offense. “We are an inexperienced group this year,” he said. “The offense is new, but these kids have hit the ground running. They are ready for the challenge and I really like this team.” Most notably, senior captain Robby Bernardin will take over as the starting quarterback, replacing the graduated Ryan Kelleher. “He is finally getting his shot and I am expecting a lot from him this year,” MacLean said. In addition to Bernardin, Luke MacDonald, Zachary Levy and Max LaCascia will serve as captains this season. MacLean said he is expecting big things out of all of them. MacDonald will see time on the offensive line and at linebacker, Levy is a running back and linebacker and LaCascia can play wide receiver and defensive back, MacLean said. “I think defensively we are going to be strong and we have a strong junior class as well,” the new head coach said. “We have some speciality guys that are coming to the forefront, this junior class is going to be tough and they got some playing time last year as sophomores.” MacLean said the competition in the Tri-Valley League is going to be challenging, pointing to teams like Holliston, Ashland and Medfield as squads that will be tough to beat, among others. MacLean said the TVL Large School Division is “one of the best leagues around.” The goals will be pretty similar to past years, MacLean said, to get into the postseason and compete for the league title. There also will be some similarities in style between MacLean and his predecessor. “He’s a great head coach and I learned a lot from him,” MacLean said of Girard. “I am one of these motivators, I am going all the time. I don’t stop and I wear my heart on my sleeve with these kids. I want to have good kids on the field, in the classroom and in the community. I try to get the passion out of these kids the best I can.”

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fter 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 a loss to Franklin. The Hillers posted a 17-1 record in the regular season and finished 19-2 overall, but graduated five senior starters. The result is a 2019 group that has not been on the floor together as much but is still keeping its sights set high. “This is the first time many of these players have played together on a team, but all of the players have a lot of volleyball experience and are strong competitors,” said Hopkinton coach Margie Grabmeier. “The energy is positive and expectations and goals are high.” Among the top players a year ago who have since moved on to college are Bella Onsi, who garnered all-state recognition and was the Tri-Valley League’s Most Valuable Player. Fellow TVL All-Star Jenna Willwerth also played her final season with the Hillers in 2018. “We have to replace that offensive firepower this season,” Grabmeier said. Senior Angie Grabmeier (the coach’s daughter) is back to quarterback the offense, and right side hitter Ashley McDermott and libero Morgan Allen are two more experienced seniors on this year’s roster. The Hillers also have a trio of returning juniors with setter Rachel Leeret and hitters Cate Cestari and Millie Senseney. A number of other players will compete for playing time this fall. The group includes junior hitters Cassie White, Cadyn Boyce and Mirabella Paolucci, along with junior defensive specialist Hannah Quinlan, and sophomores Kate Powers, Melanie Gildea and Sam Berenson. “They are bringing incredible energy and enthusiasm, combined with considerable skills to the court,” said the elder Grabmeier. “Plus we have the

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Chi Gong

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Chi Gong combines deep breathing with whole body movements to harmonize mind and body to promote energy, prevent illness and accelerate healing. The instructor is Linda Bellefeuille. The cost is $5 per class for drop-ins or $3 per class paid monthly.

Our Time Memory Café at the Hopkinton Public Library

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1-3 p.m. Our Time Memory Café, which meets every second Tuesday of the month at Hopkinton Public Library, is a welcoming gathering for those experiencing forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment or living with dementia, and their care partner, family and friends. The monthly events are free, offering conversation and refreshments in a relaxing atmosphere. A care partner must accompany anyone who requires assistance. Registration is requested but not required. For more information, call 508-497-0108 or email info@ ourtimememorycafe.org. Our Time Memory Café is a joint venture between the Hopkinton Senior Center and the Hopkinton Public Library.

Historical Hike: Hopkinton Springs

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m. About 200 years ago there was a “big blow,” also known as a hurricane, in Hopkinton. So many trees came down that Joel Norcross found three springs on his land: a magnesia spring, an iron spring and a sulfur spring. Knowing their health benefits, he advertised them and built a hotel to accommodate his guests. This hike will visit the remains of these structures and view historical plaques that were put up several years ago as an Eagle Scout project. The Historical Society will organize this guided hike, departing the Senior Center at 1 p.m.. Note that the walk involves a steep hill walking down and back and no real places to sit.

Nutrition Talk: The Power of Protein

Thursday, Sept. 12, 12:30 p.m. Proteins are a part of every cell in the body. Beyond regulating many of our body processes, protein has a role in weight management, maintaining muscle mass and bone health, and reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. Join nutritionist Traci Robidoux to learn about the basics of protein, how much protein an individual actually needs, and what are good sources of protein.

Open House Celebration/Bocce Challenge

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 3-7 p.m. Rain date is Thursday, Sept. 19. Discover what the Senior Center has to offer during its open house celebration. September is National Senior Center Month so there is no better time for the community to see Hopkinton’s building, meet some staff and participate in programs. All fitness programs on Sept. 18 will be complimentary, includ-

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Library Corner For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found at Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA.

Expanded Hours Start Sept. 9

The new library hours starting Sept. 9 will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday. Saturdays will remain 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday afternoon hours will be added in the coming months. With the new schedule, the library will be open a total of 58 hours per week, up from 50 hours under the current schedule.

Have a seat The Friends of the Seniors recently funded some new furniture that was placed in the Senior Center lobby, including two comfy chairs where individuals can relax while they wait for a class, work on a puzzle or catch up with friends. ing t’ai chi (9:30 a.m.), energy focus movement (10:30-11 a.m.), qigong (1111:30 a.m.), Zumba and a tap dancing demonstration.

Volunteer at Senior Center

Many volunteer opportunities are available at the Senior Center, in particular prep cooks who assist the cook in preparing salads and sandwiches for daily lunch. There also is a need for lunch waitstaff, computer room tutors and greenhouse workers. Volunteers have the choice to help once a month, every week or every day. For more information, stop by the Senior Center (28 Mayhew Street) or contact volunteer coordinator Sue Stewart at

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Senior Solutions Guidebook

The town has prepared a new Senior Solutions Guidebook for seniors, veterans and their families on the tax relief programs that are available through the Town of Hopkinton. It also contains information on the new means-tested senior exemption that is available this year for the first time. This guidebook is available at the Senior Center and will soon be available online. Anyone with questions about the various exemptions available to residents should call Stuart at the Assessor’s Office at 508-497-9720.

Our Time Memory Cafe Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1-3 p.m.

Our Time Memory Café is a joint venture between the Hopkinton Senior Center and the Hopkinton Library. Our Time Memory Café is a welcoming gathering for those experiencing forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment or living with dementia, and their care partner, family and friends. A care partner must accompany anyone who requires assistance. Registration is requested but not required.

Fall Family Saturdays

Saturdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Children can drop in and make a craft, put together puzzles, color and have fun with self-guided activities. For ages 3 and up with an adult. No registration required.

Technology Help Office Hours Wednesdays, Sept. 4 and 18, 4-6 p.m.

Schedule a 20-minute appointment with Danielle, the reference and technology librarian, and get personalized one-on-one technology aid to learn basic computer skills or receive assistance with a specific task or problem. To make an appointment, call the library at 508-497-9777 and ask for the reference desk, or email dcook@ hopkintonma.gov. Drop-ins are welcome, but scheduled appointments have first priority.

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Cancer fundraiser at Start Line Brewing Sept. 5

Blooms, Brews & BBQs Sept. 7

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Start Line Brewing and Girly Girl PARTS/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are teaming up to support early detection and treatment of ovarian cancer with a fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 6-9:30 p.m. Tickets ($100 and up) are good for admission, two craft beers, appetizers, a taco bar and dessert. There will be corn hole and other games, an auction, music and more. This event is in memory of Meg Parduhn, a Hopkinton mother of four who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2018. For tickets or to make a donation, visit eventbrite.com/e/ buy-tickets-now-fundraiser-to-silenceovarian-cancer-at-start-line-brewingtickets-66243591365.

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Town tennis tournament Sept. 13-15

The 12th annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament will be held Sept. 13-15 at the Hopkinton High School courts. The tourney is open to Hopkinton residents 18 and older. There are competitions for singles, doubles and mixed doubles (mixed doubles can be one Hopkinton resident and one out-of-town guest), and there are intermediate and advanced

The third annual Hopkinton Family Day, featuring live entertainment, games, activities, food trucks and a fireworks display, will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, starting at 3 p.m. All activities except the food trucks are free. For more information about helping with sponsorship (businesses or individuals), organizing an activity (in-town organizations only) or volunteering to help on the day of event, visit friendsofhopkinton.org or email annclick143@gmail.com.

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divisions. Entry fee is $22 per person, per event (includes T-shirt). Registration closes at noon on Sept. 10. Register via the Parks and Recreation website: hopkintonrec.org. For more information, email Lyn at CampCalks@aol.com or Dex at siglin@gmail.com.

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The 45th annual Polyarts Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Town Common. The event features dozens of local artisans along with food, kids activities, music and more. For additional information, visit hcam.tv/polyarts/.

Registration is open for the annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, which will be held Sunday, Sept. 22. The full marathon walk starts in Hopkinton and follows the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon course into Boston. There also are shorter options — half-marathon, 10K and 5K. Walkers must commit to raising a minimum of $325 ($125 for ages 12 and under). For more information, to register, to volunteer or to support a participant, visit JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255. Enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee.

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vited to attend the trust’s annual meeting, which will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 7-8 p.m. at the HCAM studios on the lower level of 77 Main St. The meeting agenda provides a review of the trust’s mission, accomplishments of the past year in acquiring and managing its conservation land in Hopkinton and a short business segment. For more information, email hoplandtrust@gmail.com.

Michael’s Run Oct. 19

The 22nd annual Michael’s Run, a 5K road race to benefit the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center, will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. It starts and ends at the Town Common. Festivities include live music, pumpkin decoration, face painting, lawn games and more. Registration is $25 ($30 on race day), which includes a postrace barbecue. For more information, visit hopkintonrespite.com/michaels-run.

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Farmers Market open through Oct. 13

The Hopkinton Farmers Market is held on the Town Common on Sundays from 1-5 p.m., starting June 9 and running through Oct. 13. The market provides a venue for local farmers, artisans and handcrafters to sell their products, to improve nutrition by providing greater access to fresh local produce, to educate residents about nutrition and sustainable agriculture, and to build community while contributing to a vibrant town center in downtown Hopkinton. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up and breakdown. For more information, visit hopkintonfarmersmarket.com.

Baypath Humane Society’s 10th annual Paws & Claws 5K road race and walk for people and pets will be held at Hopkinton State Park on Sunday, Oct. 20, starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit baypathhumane.org/pawsandclaws5k.

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Wicked 5K at HCA Oct. 27

The Enter Stage Left Theater group will hold its annual Halloween-themed 5K on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Runners and walkers are encouraged to wear costumes. All finishers receive a minipumpkin. The postface party includes fun family events and raffles. Registration is $35 ($40 on race day) For more information, visit racemenu.com/events/173106Enter-Stage-Left-Theater-Wicked-5K.

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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 hospitals. Officer Stephen Buckley accompanied one patient, John J. Britt, 61, of 16 Proctor St., and charged him with OUI liquor and serious injury and negligent, operating to endanger, and marked lanes violation.

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August 13

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7:35 a.m. A caller reported his wife called him from their Clinton Street home and stated the basement was on fire. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Jay Deiana responded along with the Fire Department. The fire was extinguished and a problem with the oil furnace was determined. 1:05 p.m. A caller complained of speeding on Ash Street. Officers Matthew Santoro and Robert Ekross responded and took a report. 1:45 p.m. A walk-in reported suspicious activity at the concert on the Town Common. Officer Matthew Santoro took a report. 10:11 p.m. A Grove Street caller reported a neighbor’s automatic light was activated, and they were away on vacation. Sergeants Aaron O’Neil and Matthew McNeil responded and checked the residence and found all secure.

August 15

3:42 a.m. A Wedgewood Drive resident reported a bat flying around in her son’s bedroom. Sergeant Arthur Schofield advised her to shut the bat in the room for the night. A message was left for the animal control officer. 1:32 p.m. A West Main Street caller reported he was struck on the head by another resident about 90 minutes earlier. Officers Jay Deiana, Robert Ekross

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Police Log and Matthew Santoro responded to the disturbance, and a report was to follow. 2:03 p.m. A caller reported her daughter’s vehicle broke down on Interstate 495. She was advised to have her call 911 so that her location could be tracked more accurately. The State Police also were notified. 5:27 p.m. An Alexander Road caller reported a wounded fox on her front lawn. Sergeant Matthew McNeil responded and contacted the animal control officer.

August 16

12:46 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley removed a group of youths playing music in the high school parking lot on Hayden Rowe Street. 7:50 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. Officers Moira McGaffigan and Jay Deiana responded and took a report. Two vehicles were towed. No injuries were reported. 1:40 p.m. A walk-in spoke with Sergeant Aaron O’Neil about a past disturbance. A report was to follow. 3:30 p.m. A caller reported a car off the roadway of Wood Street. No injuries were reported. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Jay Deiana and Brian Sanchioni responded and reported a telephone pole was hit and snapped. Verizon was notified. Officer Sanchioni provided a courtesy transport for the driver to the Westborough town line. 4:41 p.m. An Oakhurst Road resident reported his neighbor had been trespassing and leaving items on his property. Officer Jay Diana responded and advised the caller on the proper steps to take. 6:07 p.m. A caller reported intentional damage to his vehicle on Main Street. Officer Brian Sanchioni took photos of the vandalism and took a report. 6:13 p.m. A Downey Street caller reported someone keyed his vehicle. Officer Jay Deiana responded, and a report was to follow. 10:07 p.m. Officer Brian Sanchioni issued a parking citation on Woodview Way.

August 17

10:34 a.m. A Church Street caller reported finding chickens in his backyard. He place them in a dog crate temporarily. A message was left for the animal control officer. 2:38 p.m. A caller reported a Golden Pond resident had left the facility and gone to 110 Grill on Lumber Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil responded and reported employees from Golden Pond were bringing the female resident back. 8:38 p.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield checked on a person in a parked vehicle on Hayden Rowe Street, and all was OK. 11:05 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious van on Pond Street and requested an officer to check on it. Sergeant William Burchard and Officer Stephen Buckley responded and spoke to a limo driver, who was waiting to pick up his customer. All was OK.

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9:56 a.m. A detail officer on Saddle Hill Road reported a trailer was damaged and was creating a traffic hazard in the roadway. Officers John Corridan and Robert Ekross responded and reported the trailer’s tire popped and the operator was to make his own arrangements. The vehicle was moved to the side of the road. 2:20 p.m. A caller complained of problems with how traffic detail was running on Chestnut Street near road construction. Officer Moira Mcgaffigan responded and reported traffic was running slowly due to heavy volume. 3:26 p.m. A Woodview Way resident reported a white Honda Accord followed her, and a person inside videotaped her when she exited her vehicle. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Preston Mucciarone responded, and a report was to follow. 4:12 p.m. A Stagecoach Way caller reported teens were using her driveway as a walkway to the water. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded but the teens were gone upon his arrival. 5:32 p.m. Officers Preston Mucciarone and Brian Sanchioni responded to a motor vehicle accident on East Main Street where a vehicle hit a tree and rolled over. One person was injured and transported by ambulance to the hospital. Police log | 22

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10:48 p.m. An East Main Street caller reported a loud party lasting several hours at an East Main Street house. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Ryan Polselli responded and found a party occurring at an Airbnb rental. The guests were advised to turn down the music.

August 20

12:42 p.m. A dog walker on Stoney Brook Road complained that a construction company with no detail officer had completely blocked the road, making

it difficult for pedestrians. Officer Jay Deiana responded, and the construction vehicle was gone upon his arrival. 1:06 p.m. A walk-in reported a case of vandalism. Officer Brian Sanchioni took a report. 4:39 p.m. A caller reported an injured fawn on Gibbon Road. The animal control officer was contacted. 4:48 p.m. An East Main Street caller complained of people at an East Main Street residence being too loud. Sergeant Matthew McNeil responded and advised the parties of the complaints and told them to turn down the music.

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7:23 a.m. Officer Jay Deiana assisted a disabled motor vehicle with a flat tire on Hayden Rowe Street. 1:00 p.m. Multiple complaints were received about a traffic backup on Main Street heading east due to roadwork. The information was logged. 3:55 p.m. A caller reported a female scratched her car with a shopping carriage on West Main Street. Officer Derek Morton logged the complaint. 10:36 p.m. A Turnbridge Lane resident reported his neighbor walking down the street while crying hysterically. She went inside, and he knocked on her door to check on her but she did not respond. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Derek Morton responded and spoke with the woman and all checked out OK.

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5:54 a.m. A walk-in handed in a found wallet. 11:34 a.m. The Upton Police Department reported on West Main Street two young girls were refusing to get in the car with their mother, who had been drinking. Officers Jay Deiana and Benjamin Stickney responded along with the Upton Police Department and it was determined they were in the jurisdiction of Upton. 1:12 p.m. A detail officer reported a spare tire fell off of a pickup truck on Main Street. The DPW was notified. 1:45 p.m. Officer Philip Powers reported a disabled motor vehicle on Main Street and the operator was nowhere around. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Jay Deiana responded to assist while a tow truck removed the vehicle. 2:43 p.m. Officer Philip Powers assisted a walk-in with a vehicle crash report. 5:04 p.m. A caller reported her neighbor was harassing her. Officers John Corridan and Robert Ekross responded and took a report.

August 24

5:47 a.m. A caller reported wires had fallen across the roadway of Wood Street, and they were wrapped up in his car, but he was able to move past them. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and moved the cable wires. 9:28 a.m. A jogger in the State Park complained of a vehicle speeding in the park headed toward the parking lot. Officer Matthew Santoro responded and did not observe any infractions. 3:23 p.m. A Winter Street walk-in spoke with Officer Brian Sanchioni about a traffic complaint. A report was to follow. 6:20 p.m. A Hill Street resident reported suspicious activity of a teenager in the area claiming to be a census taker. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and spoke with the teen, who has the proper credentials. All was OK. 10:24 p.m. A Stagecoach Way caller reported an out-of-town guest lost a blonde terrier with tags that was last seen near Jamie Lane. The information was logged. 10:35 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan found a credit card on West Main Street and notified the owner. 11:05 p.m. The Southborough Police Department requested assistance after a report of a breaking and entering attempt on Parkerville Road and subsequent K-9 deployment. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded to assist.

August 25

12:52 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan found a debit card on West Main Street and logged the information. 3:57 a.m. Officers Brendon Lyver and Ryan Polselli checked on a person on West Main Street and requested EMS for evaluation. The individual was transported to the hospital. 4:33 p.m. An Ursla Drive resident spoke with Officer Philip Powers about a case of bank fraud and identity theft. 7:41 p.m. A walk-in handed in a wallet found at Cumberland Farms on West Main Street.

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Obituaries 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 in Lawrence and North Andover and was a graduate of Lowell University. Betty was an elementary school teacher for over 20 years in Hopkinton. She was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church in Westborough and a former communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton where she taught CCD and was an active volunteer within the parish. She also was a former Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader, volunteered for The Mustard Seed and was a lifelong volunteer. She is survived by her four children, Mary M. Casey and her husband, Mark Caplan, of Westborough; Michael W. Casey and his wife, Cynthia, of Canton; Martha J. Casey of Hopkinton; and James D. Casey and his wife, Julie VonderHaar, of Charlotte, North Carolina; two brothers, Edward Sheehan and James Sheehan; one sister, Mary Duffy; and eight grandchildren. Her funeral Mass was celebrated Aug. 19 in St. Luke the Evangelist Church in Westborough. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton. Services were under the care of the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home (westboroughfuneralhome.com). In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or at www.dana-farber.org.

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) Spaulding. Georgia was a 1953 graduate of Natick High School and was employed for over 20 years as a manager at Fenwal in Ashland. She also worked as a manager in the cafeteria at Hopkinton High School for 13 years. Her happiest times were spent with family, hosting and cooking for family events, gardening and camping. Georgia will most be remembered for her love and devotion to family and her generosity to all. Her beautiful smile and laugh brought happiness to all. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Robert C. Straight and his wife, Anna, of Upton, and David L. Straight and his wife, Rebecca, of Brookfield, and three grandchildren, Christina Straight of Yarmouth, Brendan Straight of Brookfield, and Samantha Straight and her dog, Lola, of Brookline. She also is survived by her sister, Shirley Rovinelli of Westboro, her brother, William Spaulding of Natick, and her niece and godchild, Betty Dunham of Ashland. She was predeceased by her parents, Cleveland and Ann Spaulding of Natick, a

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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 “Skip” Lukey of Hopkinton. A Hopkinton resident since junior high school, Susan had a love of horses and was the leader of Hopkinton’s 4H Clubs, the Woodville Trailbusters, for over 35 years. She took pleasure in watching children ride horses, especially for the first time. There was also a crafts 4H Club, the Crafty Cats, for a number of years that was a favorite of many kids. She is remembered for the memories that she created with the 4H and love of animals. Besides her husband Skip, Sue is survived by her daughter, Melissa Remillard, and her husband, Andrew, of Woodville; three sisters, Jane Leathers (Chuck) of Florida, Wendy Grass (Frank Torento) of Hopkinton, and Mary Keller of Utah. She also leaves behind two grandchildren, Brittney and Peter Remillard. A funeral service was held Aug. 27 at Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton (chesmorefuneralhome.com). In lieu of flowers, donations in Susan’s memory may be made to 4H Middlesex Horse Advisory Council, c/o Dee Raftery, 267 Great Road, Shirley, MA 01464.

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