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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 20 | No. 23 | November 13, 2019

Town mourns MacLeod

By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

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Christian Bialobrzeski (left) and Colin Heaton, both 7 years old, were among the attendees at the inaugural Trunk or Treat charity event on Nov. 3 in the parking lot next to Marty’s Fine Wines and CVS. The event, a fundraiser for the Hopkinton Community Partnership, was delayed one week due to inclement weather.

ormer superintendent of Hopkinton Public Schools Dr. Cathy MacLeod is being fondly remembered after she passed away early this month following a long battle with cancer.

MacLeod served as superintendent in Hopkinton for five years, from July 2013 until her official retirement in June 2018. Although she took a leave of absence in February 2018 to focus on her health, she continued to be actively involved in several ongoing projects at the time, including the opening of the Marathon Elementary School. She had moved to Vermont after her retirement.

Current superintendent Dr. Carol Cavanaugh, who took over for MacLeod after working alongside her as assistant superintendent, broke the news to the school community on Nov. 4.

“It is with a heavy heart that I share that former superintendent Dr. Cathy MacLeod lost her battle with cancer this past weekend,” Cavanaugh wrote in an email to families. “I would like to MacLeod | 10

Main Street Corridor project heads back to voters

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Select Board approves Special Town Meeting for Dec. 9

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By Jerry Spar Managing Editor

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hose who oppose the Main Street Corridor project will get their chance to take their case back to the town, as the Select Board unanimously approved a Special Town Meeting for Dec. 9.

Members of the Main Street Alliance, a group of residents and property owners primarily in the downtown area, submitted a petition to the town clerk in early November calling for a new vote on Article 47, which deals with major improvements and alterations along Main Street. At its Nov. 5 meeting, the Main Street | 9

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SCHOOLS The Main Street Corridor project is designed to improve the downtown area, but after more than two decades of discussion its future is in doubt.

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Guitar hero lifts spirits at HCA T There is so much good

he Hopkinton Center for the Arts already has provided Christine Chapman and her family with a lifetime of positive experiences.

Little did she know that when she attend the HCA’s Nov. 2 fundraising gala, she would have another tremendously uplifting moment.

This year’s gala was themed “This is Me.” It’s a reference to a song from the musical “The Greatest Showman,” focusing on self-acceptance and selfexpression through the arts.

Chapman can relate. The HCA helped her through some rough times, INDEPENDENT and she went from THOUGHTS someone who just attended concerts and JERRY SPAR other HCA events to becoming much more involved, culminating with her joining the HCA board in March of this year.

“It’s been such a life-changing place for us, and a place of connection and of growth and of transformation,” she said.

At the gala, Chapman and her 13-year-old daughter, Celia, took part in a presentation that included a performance of the song “This is Me.” “Prior to the song being sung, all of the folks who were in the presentation came out and shared their story of the impact of the arts on them as individuals,” recalled Chapman, whose daughter and son both are involved with the arts. “And my story was that the arts were a source of healing and processing of loss and grief and transition. I lost my mom and dad, my grandmother and my grandfather, and got divorced literally within about 18-20 months. It all sort of happened together. And at the end of the day when I look back on all of it, it really was the HCA that was the source [of healing] — I say the HCA, it was the arts, but here in my town the

and generosity in the world, and it’s right here in our own town.

It’s pretty cool.

— Christine Chapman arts translated into being involved with the HCA in some way, shape or form.”

Later in the evening, there was an auction. One of the items up for bid was a purple guitar that had been handmade in Hopkinton by Stan Pulnik.

Chapman, who co-founded and runs the downtown Hopkinton tutoring facility Education Station, was quite taken by the instrument. As was her daughter.

Celia, who also goes by Cece, is a talented singer who also plays the piano, guitar and ukulele.

Recalled Chapman: “She picked up that guitar and she basically looked at me and said, ‘Mom, I know this is not even a possibility and that I’d never be able to get this guitar, but if the business takes off like we’re hoping and everything works out well, do you think at some point in time you’d be able to buy me a guitar like this? Could we meet the man who built this guitar and possibly look at acoustic guitars or electric guitars like this one and see even what it would cost?’ I said, ‘Of course. You know what, it’s going to be auctioned and who knows?’ ” When the bidding began, Chapman took part. She went up to $1,000 — at that point partly to push the bid higher to get more money for the HCA, knowing that in reality it was over her budget.

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“There was a part of me that was, oh, man, what if nobody bids beyond?” she said. “Well, whatever. We’ll eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the next couple of months. It was one of those moments.”

However, a man she did not know, who was sitting at the same table, topped her and won the guitar with a bid of $1,250.

With a mixture of disappointment and relief, Chapman congratulated the winner. About 15 minutes later she saw him again, and he told her that her friend and fellow HCA board member Jim Valis was looking for her.

Valis and Darlene Hayes brought Chapman over to the stage and told her they had a special presentation. It was the guitar. The auction winner, apparently moved by Chapman’s speech, decided he wanted her to have the instrument.

The gesture brought Chapman to tears.

“I was weeping,” Chapman said.

“Uncontrollable weeping, but they were happy tears.”

Added Chapman: “I think it was just that this donor sort of made that connection because he had probably just seen me on stage with my daughter, and there I was bidding against him on this guitar. ‘Who’s this Asian lady with purple hair who was just out there with her daughter who’s now bidding on this guitar? Oh, shoot, could she be bidding for her kid?’ It was just very powerful.”

Chapman was not able to connect with the man again that evening, but she was able to get his contact information so she can reach to him and express her heartfelt gratitude.

“I just hope he knows what an impact he made on a little girl who probably didn’t think she was going to own a guitar that looked anything remotely like that, let alone be hand-made by a man in Hopkinton, until she was much, much older,” Chapman said.

In the meantime, Pulnik, who built the guitar, stopped by the Chapmans’ house three days later to give Celia a hands-on lesson on how to take care of it.

Said Chapman: “Her face just lit up, talking to Stan about the guitar.”

Chapman said she remained emotional for days just thinking about what happened.

“It’s just such a feel-good story,” she said. “It gives us hope when things feels uncertain sometimes. … [Celia] and I and our whole family, we’re just blown away that this could happen.”

Chapman said people have been reaching out to her after seeing Facebook photos of her crying and wanting to know if everything was OK. She replies that they are tears of joy, and she doesn’t mind the “unflattering” images making their way around social media.

“I hope it gets shared with a lot of people and with as many folks who sometimes lose hope that there are good people out there,” she said. “There is so much good and generosity in the world, and it’s right here in our own town. It’s pretty cool.”

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Greyhound Friends shows off updated facility Kennel hosts open house as it moves toward reopening

By Sandy Quadros Bowles Contributing Writer

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reyhound Friends began a new chapter in its long and sometimes controversial history Nov. 3 with an open house at its updated facility that attracted about 200 visitors.

“It went very well,” kennel and operations manager Theresa Shepard said. “People were very excited that we’re reopening.”

The facility at 167 Saddle Hill Road has been updated to “reflect the most current practices and standards,” according to the organization’s press release.

Kennels have been doubled in size, Shepard said. Hardware has been updated, fencing has been installed and fresh paint has been applied.

A number of visitors made financial donations or expressed interest in volunteering, Shepard said. The day’s activities included music, activities and the traditional Remembrance Ceremony for adopters to honor pets who have passed away since the last gathering.

Shepard said she especially enjoyed hearing from visitors who shared stories of the animals they were happy they adopted from the facility. In many cases, she said, “They want to adopt again.”

“The response has been fantastic,” Shepard said. “People are very excited, very supportive.”

The exact date the new facility will open is not certain, said Caryn-Amy Rose, president of Greyhound Friends Board of Directors. “We have to make sure we’re on stable footing” financially to go forward, she stated. Fundraising continues, and the organization is “almost to that point” of opening.

“Our job now is to make sure it does function effectively,” she said. “[Supporters] deserve that their good-faith donations should come to fruition.”

Greyhound Friends is ready to get back to its core mission of placing greyhounds in responsible, loving homes, Shepard said in the press release.

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in Florida have begun to close, there still will be tracks in five states after the Florida dogs have been dispersed, and, “We intend to be here to find them excellent homes,” she said in the release.

Founded in 1983, the organization claims it has re-homed more than 10,000 dogs since its inception.

But Greyhound Friends has not been without controversy. Founder Louise Coleman was ousted two years ago after the kennel was closed by the state. However, the kennel was able to gets its license reinstated earlier this year following a turnover in leadership and a promise to keep the facility up to standards.

Shepard said she looks forward to a fresh start.

“We listened to every complaint,” she said. “We definitely want to do it right.”

At a Select Board meeting on Sept. 10 in which the board, responding to a citizens’ petition opposing the reopening, discussed the kennel’s town license, Shepard said that Dr. Margo Roman, a

veterinarian based in Hopkinton, would be releasing greyhounds from the 48-hour isolation required of dogs that come from out of state before they can be accepted by the organization.

However, Roman is on probation through April 2020 with the state’s Board of Registration of Veterinary Medicine for multiple alleged instances of misconduct.

Shepard said Roman offered to help the organization, but, “We are not going to accept it,’’ adding that Roman is “not now nor has she ever been” involved with Greyhound Friends. She said she made her comments to the Select Board “before other things came to light.”

Hopkinton resident Beth Gallagher Malloy, who has been an outspoken critic of the organization, said that “time will tell” what will happen to Greyhound Friends going forward.

“I wish them well, I truly do,” she said.

But, she added, in light of past issues, “They’re going to be watched really closely.”

Weaver-Willett wedding Jennifer Abbott Weaver and Kelsie William Willett were married Oct. 5 at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. The marriage ceremony was officiated by Pastor Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier. A reception following the ceremony was held at The Wimbish House in Atlanta.

Attendants included: Julia Weaver Kruger as matron of honor, Lisa Relle as maid of honor and bridesmaids Katie Willett Dahlberg, Emily Willett Knott, Jane Ottensmeyer, Sheeva Halati and Kara Trowell. Kevin Langley was best man, and groomsmen included Douglas Weaver, Christopher Dahlberg, Ryan Knott, Cleon Rice, Matt Dempsey and Colin Dempsey. Flower girl was Valerie Weaver and ring bearer was Carter Dahlberg. Ushers were Jonathan Abbott and Benjamin Abbott. Following the festivities the couple honeymooned in Hawaii.

Jennifer is the daughter of John and Susan (Abbott) Weaver of Hopkinton. Kelsie is the son of Samuel and Barbara (Durham) Willett of Port Orange, Florida. Jennifer is a 2007 graduate of Hopkinton High School, a 2011 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in communication studies, and a 2018 graduate of the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business with an MBA. Jennifer currently is employed by Deloitte Consulting in Atlanta. Kelsie is a 2007 graduate of Spruce Creek High School, a 2011 graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in business, and a 2016 graduate of the University of Georgia Law School with a JD. Kelsie is employed as an associate at Morris, Manning and Martin LLP in Atlanta. The happy couple lives in Atlanta.

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Hopkinton author Stacey’s latest book focuses on navigating the noise

By Michelle Sanford Contributing Writer

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opkinton resident Kevin Stacey recently had his third book published, “MindRight: Navigate the Noise — How to Deal with your Internal Fake News for Success, Resiliency, Peace of Mind, and Mental Toughness.”

Stacey is the cofounder and CEO of TrainRight, Inc., a professional education and consulting firm that provides customized training programs, coaching initiatives, keynote presentations and group seminars. He has traveled all over the world helping corporations improve their environment and, along with it, their employee productivity. He has spoken at IBM, Ford Motor Company and JP Morgan Chase, among many others.

His latest book focuses on techniques that show individuals how to redirect the negative noise in their minds in order to be more mindful of the positive moments.

According to Stacey, it’s estimated we have nearly 50,000 thoughts each day, which therefore creates a lot of noise in our heads. Unfortunately, the brain has a tendency to focus on the negative noise, which is what we then carry throughout our days.

And these days, it appears there’s a lot of negative noise out there.

“You hear about the increase in suicide rates, depression, anxiety. We are the unhappiest, wealthy society there Hopkinton resident and author Kevin is,” he said.

Stacey will have a book signing at Still, the author noted the problem Tatnuck Bookseller in Westborough to isn’t necessarily that we have negative promote his latest book. thoughts; the problem is we tend to pay attention to them more.

“We have to learn to quiet the noise and even out the playing field. Balance the positivity,” Stacey explained. “Find a good moment in your day and think about it for 10 seconds. Stay with it and absorb it. Now you’re rewiring your thoughts and enhancing the positivity.”

The book discusses such strategies to assist individuals to be more mindful, mentally tough and resilient and therefore more successful both personally and professionally.

“I had a hard time putting this book down. I loved it,” said Hopkinton resident and former mental health counselor Rachel Aghjayan. “It’s informative and educational but in an easy-to- read and understand manner. The tips within this book are practical and can be applied to your daily living to help improve your quality of life, by teaching you how to control your thoughts. In a world full of negativity, this book’s techniques to refocus on the positive is priceless. I’d highly recommend it to help put a reset button on your life.”

Stacey also is the author of “MessageRight; Take Control of Your Emails, Texts, and IMs,” and a contributing author of “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Stories.”

Stacey will promote his latest accomplishment with a book signing at Tatnuck Bookseller in Westborough on Nov. 23 from 1-3 p.m. He also will speak briefly at the event.

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Community

Q&A

Everyone in town has a story to tell and opinions to share. In this feature, we shine the spotlight on one resident to learn more about them and their connection to town.

Meet Betsy Stevens

Hopkinton Independent: What brought you to Hopkinton?

Stevens: “I lived [in Woodville] from the day I was born, or when I came home from the hospital, and I’ve lived there for 77 years ... before I had to move to Hopkinton! My folks stayed [here], I stayed [here]. When I got married, I stayed [here]. My husband was on the Fire Department [here]. That kept us in the Hopkinton area, so we stayed in Woodville.”

HI: What do you do for a living?

Stevens: “I was a part-time clerk [at the Woodville Post Office]. I just filled in for the postmaster, because, you know, it was just a one-person office. I worked on Saturdays, and then I filled in for him when he had to go somewhere. You got to see a lot of people and I liked it. [Today], I volunteer at the [Project Just Because] food pantry. We fill orders, we stock shelves. Very [rewarding]. [I’ve] met a lot of nice people through there, and [we] try to do everything we can to fill their orders and keep everybody happy and healthy and full of food.”

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HI: What activities and hobbies do you enjoy in your free time?

Stevens: “Mostly now I just read, but I knit some. I used to knit a lot, but that’s kind of taken a back seat. I do a little of that, and I read a lot. Oh, [I watch] baseball and football.

No basketball, I hate basketball.”

HI: What is your favorite Hopkinton memory?

Stevens: “I just remember that [Woodville] was a great place to grow up. Growing up there was, I think, the best of times, compared to what these kids go through today. You know, we had the run of the town. Everybody was friends and you played with everybody, and they didn’t have to be just kids your age. We played ball with kids of all ages, got together and had ball games. It was quiet, and we just had a good life over there.”

HI: What are some of your favorite places around Hopkinton?

Stevens: “I like stopping at Lake Whitehall once in a while. I’ve only been down to Sandy Beach [on Lake Maspenock] once since I moved over here, so I guess that isn’t a high priority. I mostly go to work and come home.”

HI: If you could change one thing about Hopkinton, what would it be?

Stevens: “It’s just gotten so big compared to what it was before, and I know you can’t go back because I know there’s progress and all that stuff. I just think the main thing is the traffic. Some days it takes me 20 minutes to get uptown. That was never — when I was in high school it was like one police officer in town and the police chief, and that was about it. And now look what they’ve got? I hope that it stays [this size] so that my kids can afford to still live here.”

— Interview conducted by Gethin Coolbaugh

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The Triple-A bond rating, as desNEWS BRIEFS ignated by credit rating agencies like Standard & Poor’s, represents the highest level of creditworthiness a municipality can achieve and allows the town to borrow money at the lowest commercial interest rates possible.

“This rating delivers more value to the taxpayers of Hopkinton,” Chief Financial Officer Tim O’Leary said in a press release.

“This is a great achievement for the town,” added Town Manager Norman Khumalo. “The AAA rating is the culmination of fiscal discipline that was started long ago and continues today. Our professional staff as well as our town boards and committees have dedicated countless hours to reach and maintain this goal.”

S&P cited the following factors in conferring the AAA rating: — Very strong economy with a large and growing tax base; — Very strong management, with strong financial policies and practices; — Strong budgetary performance that is expected to remain strong due to management’s record of accomplishment in prudently estimating revenues and expenditures; — Strong budgetary flexibility; — Very strong liquidity.

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At the Nov. 5 Select Board meeting, the five-person board unanimously voted to approve limited tax relief for a small group of qualifying senior citizens. The relief takes the form of a partial exemption of property taxes for 2020 of up to $2,200. Exemptions totaling $66,600 were granted under the program.

“This is a good message to get out there, that Hopkinton supports its seniors,” Select Board c h a i r B re n d a n Te d s t o n e s a i d .

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Implementation of the law was approved by Hopkinton Town Meeting in 2019, and the Hopkinton Board of Assessors managed the process, collecting and evaluating 37 applications and and determining that 33 individuals met the qualifying criteria.

To qualify, seniors must be longtime homeowners in Hopkinton, and must meet limits on both income and assets linked to the state Circuit Breaker tax credit.

Town adds employees

The Select Board unanimously approved three town manager appointments at its Nov. 5 meeting. Stephanie Pemberton was named administrative assistant, Department of Land Use, Planning and Permitting. Jessica Lewerenz will work on administrative benefits support in the Human Resources Department. Kasey Mauro joins the Health Department as public health nurse. …

Also at the Nov. 5 meeting, the Select Board approved grants of location for two wireless small cell facilities on two replacement utility poles. One will be located at the intersection of Grove Street and Maple Street, and the other will be placed on Park Street. The board placed a condition that the facilities cannot be placed on the new poles until the old poles have been removed. …

At the Oct. 28 Planning Board meeting, the board voted to approve Eversource’s Hopkinton-Ashland Transfer Line Replacement project. The project is designed to upgrade the existing gas pipeline, of which 1.2 miles is in Hopkinton and 2.5 miles is in Ashland.

PJB offers Thanksgiving assistance

The Project Just Because Hopkinton food pantry is available to help Hopkinton residents. Any resident in need of assistance with their Thanksgiving meal can sign up for this program on the PJB website (projectjustbecause.org) or call the office at 508-435-6511.

The pickup date for Thanksgiving items will be Monday, Nov. 25, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at 109 South St. Anyone able to help provide items for Hopkinton families is encouraged to donate a gift card for a turkey from a local grocery store or any dry goods.

Items can be dropped off at 109 South St. from Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Senior Snippets

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All activities unless otherwise noted are at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St. The Senior Center is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 508-4979730 for more information or to register for a program. For a more extensive listing of programs check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or www. hopkintonseniorcenter.com.

Pound Class

Wednesdays, 5 p.m.

Instructor Rebecca Tredeau leads the world’s first class jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing and sweat-dripping playing of the drums. Designed for all fitness levels and any age. Pound sticks are available for 25 people, and some yoga mats will be available. Class size is limited. Seniors 55-plus take precedence. Sign up in advance. The cost $3 per class (paid monthly). No child care services are provided.

Yoga: Slow Flow

Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

This class is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners, with or without yoga experience, looking to explore the asanas (l poses) through slow and clear alignmentbased practice. The focus is on building strength and stability through fundamental poses from the ground up. Fundamental standing poses, sun salutations, seated poses and twists, pranayama (breath control) and meditation will be taught in each practice.

The instructor is Crystal Lee. The first class is free, then it’s $5 per class for drop-ins or $3 per class if paid monthly. Call to register.

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.

Lights, Camera, Action! Photo Shoot

Friday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.

Anyone who would like a headshot or a photo to send to their family and friends this holiday season can have one taken by COA photography instructor Steve McGrath.

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Ray Pfau, who has been helping to organize repair cafes in Massachusetts, will visit to talk about the program and help organize a cafe in Hopkinton. The café itself will be held in the spring, but the center needs to identify volunteers now — anyone who would be willing to help organize the event or who is good at repairing things (sewing, sharpening, gluing things together or similar skills). Pre-registration is required.

50-plus Job-Seekers Networking Group

Monday, Nov. 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

If you are 50-plus and unemployed, underemployed, returning to the workforce or seeking employment, you are eligible for this program. Learn the skills needed to obtain employment in the current job market, including resume writing that works, creating an elevator pitch, confronting ageism, managing stress and locating senior friendly employers. Ed Lawrence, a career coach, will facilitate each meeting. There will be time for networking as well. The multi-month series takes place the first and third Monday of the month. For more information or to register, contact Ashley Shaheen, co-facilitator, at 508-497-9730 or visit the website at www.mcoaonline. com/50plusregistration. This program is free thanks to a grant from MCOA.

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Chess for Fun is a new program for adults of all ages. Each weekly one-hour session will offer instruction and practice for beginners, as well as a place to meet for anyone who wants to play chess for fun. The instructor/facilitator is Kate Gasser, a lifelong competitive chess player with experience in chess instruction. Kate also co-leads a chess group for grades K-5 at the Hopkinton Public Library. Chess sets will be provided. A beginners handout will be available. Pre-registration required.

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Pet project becomes passion for Watson Resident focuses on turning timid cats into adoptable felines

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“I just have always my whole life liked animals,” Watson said. “When I came here, sort of the obvious idea for me was to go to Baypath and volunteer there.”

While Watson enjoys working with both dogs and cats, she has a special place in her heart for her feline friends. Watson is a part of Baypath’s Kitty’s Gone Friendly program, which works with cats that are shy and often terrified and have behavioral issues.

“I’ve always kind of been a cat person,” she said. “I like the complicated personalities that cats have.”

Watson and her fellow Kitty’s Gone Friendly volunteers spend a lot of extra time working with the timid cats, earning their trust and helping to prepare them for re-entry into a healthy home environment.

“You learn a lot of patience,” she said. “To see them completely turn around and get adopted into homes where they can have a wonderful, successful life and not be afraid anymore is really nice.”

“A lot of people don’t want to spend the time taking care of all the issues that come up when an animal gets old, and that’s hard to deal with,” said Watson, who takes particular joy in working with elderly cats.

The animals are well-loved once they come into Watson’s and Baypath’s care, but the backstories of how they got there can often be sorrowful.

Watson said she once helped find a new home for cats belonging to a woman who was on hospice care. Another time, she was able to re-house the animals of a person who had been murdered.

“What drains me the most is dealing with people who just don’t care about their animals, and that’s hard. You have to really focus on [the fact that] you’re there to help the animals firstly,” she said.

At home, Watson has four cats of her own — including one she adopted from Baypath last year — and a 100-pound rescue dog.

“I have a zoo,” Watson joked.

Watson’s personal zoo often includes foster animals that she brings home from Baypath. Normally one foster animal at a time is the rule, but she once brought home four Great Dane puppies for a couple of weeks.

“It was a completely insane thing to do, but I kind of did it because I thought it was crazy,” Watson said.

For someone who loves cats and animals as much as she does, letting go of the foster animals can be difficult.

But there is always a silver lining.

“It is hard to let go of a foster, but I knew my old foster was getting adopted and I was already thinking about the next cat I could help, which makes it easier,” Watson said. “[But] not for my kids. There’s been a few fosters that my kids wanted to keep, and my husband, and I’m like ‘No.’ ” In her free time, Watson enjoys playing the video game “World of Warcraft” and studying genealogies.

Her fascination with history led her to obtain a master’s degree in historic preservation while living in Atlanta. She became involved with Hopkinton’s Historical Commission and District Commission and lives in a historic colonial house.

“I love history, and in Atlanta everything is new,” Watson said. “Three years now I’ve been in town and I still drive around and just love all of the architecture and the history that I see everywhere. So I just wanted to help preserve that.”

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New vote on tap for Main Street Project Main Street | from page 1

Select Board unanimously supported the Special Town Meeting, although all five board members expressed frustration and concern about it.

“I think this is a really bad practice for the Town of Hopkinton,” Select Board member Brian Herr said. “I’ve been serving in Hopkinton for 20 years now as a volunteer. We have never, in my 20 years, recalled an article following a Town Meeting vote. This can open up a whole can of worms.”

Added Herr: “To go back and recall votes, it’s like we’re impeaching Town Meeting in Hopkinton. I just really struggle with that concept. I think it’s a bad situation for our community. And I hope we can get through this with cooler heads prevailing and we understand the serious nature of this process and how disruptive this could possibly be for us, not only for this situation but for months and years to come in Hopkinton.”

Select Board chair Brendan Tedstone said had he been aware of this process 15 years ago he would have petitioned to revote the Town Meeting decision to allow Weston Nurseries land to be sold to a developer for what is now Legacy Farms.

“It’s a slippery slope. I think it sets a bad example. It takes a lot of power away from Town Meeting,” Tedstone said. “I think that it’s going to open up doors down the road that every year we’re going to have Special Town Meeting after Special Town Meeting if it doesn’t serve each people’s particular needs or desires or that they were satisfied at Town Meeting.”

Abutter Jackie Potenzone addressed the board during the public forum portion of the meeting and said the main issue with the 2018 Town Meeting vote was that some abutters were not aware at that time that their property might be affected, so they did not raise any objections.

“With regards to the town’s response that it is the will of the people at the May 2018 Town Meeting, well, it was not,” she insisted. “I never had my voice spoken at the Town Meeting. And since I did not know my property was on Article 47, why would we at this point trust anything you have told us?”

Potenzone’s property is not currently slated for an easement, but because it is listed on Article 47, she is concerned that it might be added — as it was at one point.

“The town’s mistake is they tried to do this plan but they did not partner with the corridor residents,” she said.

“Anyone who spoke against this plan was disregarded and ignored. I know I was treated very poorly through the process.

I’m a resident and a woman-owned small business and I had to file Freedom of Information Acts to get information. The town has not been honest and forthright from the start of this project.”

Herr said discussion about the project has been going on for more than 20 years, and it’s time to get it done.

“I stand with the project. I think the project is excellent for Hopkinton,” he said. “I think there’s an awful lot of misinformation out today circulating around the community that we need to clean up and have a healthy dialogue at the Special Town Meeting about what all this means. But I, as one member of the Board of Selectmen, stand with this project and think we absolutely should continue to move forward. It’s for the best of Hopkinton. Albeit it’s going to be a difficult couple of years, it’s still for the

To go back and recall votes, it’s like we’re impeaching Town Meeting in Hopkinton.

I just really struggle with that concept. I think it’s a bad situation for our community.

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Added Select Board member Irfan Nasrullah: “I am a downtown business.

I have my [law] practice downtown. It is going to be difficult. But you get through it. You figure out ways [to get] through it.

I understand the concerns of the [downtown] community, but I also understand the concerns of the community of Hopkinton as a whole. … I think this is an amazing opportunity where the state is providing so much funding. The town’s share is such a fraction. I would hate to see us lose this opportunity.”

Tedstone questioned whether the opposition was acting in the best interest of the town.

“I’m all for due process, and I’m all for everybody being able to do what’s within the parameters of the law,” he said. “But this issue right here, this Special Town Meeting, is kind of indicative of how if it doesn’t positively affect me personally, I’m going to rally my few friends in town and get a petition and take my ball and go home. And it really bothers me.”

According to a release from the town manager’s office, all articles or petitions proposed to be included in the Dec. 9 Special Town Meeting warrant must be received at Town Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 21.

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Cathy MacLeod (middle, surrounded by the principals of Hopkinton schools in 2018) lost her battle with cancer early this month.

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say she focused her life’s work on education, but it would be more apt to say she devoted her work to children. All children. Her energy was boundless, and she carried out her role with intellect and grace.”

The news of her passing hit the Hopkinton School community hard.

“She was a kind, compassionate, and empathetic person,” said HHS principal Evan Bishop, who had worked with Bishop during her five years with the district, in an interview with the Independent. “She had a clear vision for the district and did a great job bringing together the administrative team to work as one district as opposed to separate schools.”

There were a number of district accomplishments that could be credited to MacLeod’s supervision, including moving to full-day kindergarten and the construction of the Marathon Elementary School. But it was her work with people, Bishop said, that will be her legacy in the Hopkinton Public Schools.

“Dr. MacLeod was a tremendous leader, mentor and friend,” he said.

Several School Committee members also remembered MacLeod for her work ethic and “formidable force.”

“One of her biggest contributions was in making excellent hires for the next level of leadership for our district — the benefits of which we will continue to reap for years to come,” commented School Committee chair Meena Bharath, who worked with MacLeod during her first year on the board.

Although MacLeod had been fighting cancer for some time, her death came as a shock for many.

“She had a certain grit and grace about her that made it seem as if cancer had simply messed with the wrong person,” said School Committee vice chair Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh. “It is an honor to have served on the School Committee while she was superintendent and to see up close how her vision and determination for our students moved our district forward. Her death is a loss to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.”

Former School Committee chair Jean Bertschmann, who served on the School Committee when MacLeod was hired and for the entirety of her five-year tenure, described MacLeod as “a leader of consequence.”

“Her work in Hopkinton will have a lasting impact on our children in the quality of instruction and services they receive, the focus on their social emotional health, and the provision of a safe, appropriate, and inclusive environment,” she said.

“She truly valued every member of our community.

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The School Committee voted to hire MacLeod in January 2013, with a start date of July 1 of that year, after she served as assistant superintendent for Easton Public Schools. She had never served as head of a school system prior to Hopkinton. MacLeod was selected over interim superintendent Steven Hiersche, who had replaced Jonathan Landman, who had resigned the previous May after less than a year on the job.

MacLeod, a native of Quebec, received her doctorate in developmental studies from the School of Education at Boston University. She held a master’s degree in educational leadership from the College of New Jersey and a master’s in applied child psychology from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. She received her undergraduate degree in education from Brock University in Ontario. Prior to working in Easton, she had served as an elementary school principal and director of literacy in Pembroke. Earlier, she was a classroom teacher in New Jersey’s Montgomery Township school district.

Upon her retirement, MacLeod expressed her appreciation for Hopkinton.

“It has truly been an honor serving as your superintendent since July 1, 2013, and I am very proud of the administrative team and educators who are responsible for the many achievements that the district is known for,” MacLeod wrote in a letter to the School Committee on Feb. 1, 2018. “Your support throughout this time has been greatly appreciated and I will miss our work together.”

Before her passing, MacLeod had moved to Vermont with her husband to be closer to her children and grandchildren.

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“Life is so busy these days,” Freedlander said. “I love creating an environment where customers can relax, have a cup of coffee and then enjoy a great cut or razor shave. We’re reminiscent of an old-style barbershop but with a modern look and feel.”

Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are never turned away.

Kings Corner Barbershops service men, young men and boys and offer straight razor shaves and haircuts, including fades and buzz cuts. All men’s cuts include a neck shave and pampering hot towel wash. Straggling eyebrows and ear hairs are trimmed as well. Customers with beards are trimmed up for a nice, clean-cut look.

The shops are well-appointed, with inviting leather couches in the waiting areas, high-definition TVs and numerous stations where trained barbers work their magic.

“My staff enjoy relating to clients of all ages, much like a close friend would, lending an ear, engaging in conversation and offering advice, if they can. The barbers love what they do and love coming to work,” Freedlander said.

Freedlander and his family know Hopkinton well, as his older sister, who has special needs, receives both emotional and physical support at the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center. He wanted to give back to this community.

His business partners, Shawn Prince and Ahmed Taha, also are talented barbers committed to the field and to making customers feel special and well taken care of.

Freedlander has two other business locations, one at 5 Milk St. in Westborough and his original shop at 29 Hudson Road in Sudbury, where he grew up.

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“Someone can be having the worst day,” Freedlander commented, “but after a hot towel wash and shave or new haircut, they feel like a new person and leave with a better outlook. That’s just so rewarding.”

Men’s cuts are $35, children’s cuts are $25, and the shops offer senior discounts. Hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tyler Murphy is one of the barbers staffing the Hopkinton shop, which opened last month.

“My favorite thing about working here is the people,” Murphy said.

“There’s the family we’ve created which is already amazing, but I also learn so much from each client. It can be challenging to tailor services to each person’s personality, but that’s part of the fun, as well as recognizing my regulars each time they come in.”

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Sports HHS cheer takes its game to higher level

By Chris Villani Contributing Writer

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n her third season as coach of the Hopkinton High School cheerleaders, Ashley Poillucci says her team is trying tougher stunts in search of higher point totals during the competition season.

“I think the quality of the team has really improved with a lot of the girls wanting to put in more work and have the more advanced stunts,” Poillucci said. “Everyone has been working hard in practices with the goal of having elite stunts and higher scores.”

The team also has been aided by depth and balance throughout the roster. Poilluci says she has numerous athletes with the ability to land high-pressure stunts, or help with lifts, tumbling or any of the other skills needed to impress competition judges.

“Everyone has their different moments to shine,” she said. “We have had different athletes throughout the season who have been able to step up to the plate and deliver when we needed them to.”

The HHS cheerleading squad finished second at the Tri-Valley League tournament on Nov. 2.

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Sophomores Kara Duine, Mackenzie Holmes and Elizabeth Schneider have been significant contributors to the squad, while junior Pooja Iyer also has provided a boost.

“She started out as an alternate but we have moved her onto the competition team,” Poillucci said. “She has done a really good job at picking up on everything we do.”

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“I know Hopkinton had a couple of years struggling with changes in their coaching, so there was nothing that was really consistent about what is wanted from the team and what is expected,” she said. “Our aim is to bring our level up to that elite level of skill and have a steady, competitive program and be a good competitor.”

Hopkinton has been able to count on the support of the administration, which is understanding when the cheerleaders have to miss a football game in order to squeeze in extra practice time to hone their skills for competition.

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Sokol overcomes odds at Sacred Heart Hopkinton product a captain in senior season for Pioneers

Hopkinton’s Josh Sokol is a senior captain on the football team at Sacred Heart.

By Chris Villani Contributing Writer

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osh Sokol remembers being told he would not last a semester at Sacred Heart university, but the Hopkinton High School graduate has spent the past four years proving the doubters wrong and is an anchor of the Pioneers offensive line this fall.

“It’s been a long road,” Sokol said. “Coming in as a freshman I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve been working my way up through the ranks, gotten better, learned the playbook, made some great friends. It’s been a long journey and I’ve come a long way.”

Sokol was a two-time Tri-Valley League All-Star with the Hillers, but he said wrestling was his primary athletic focus in high school. He worked his way through a shoulder injury and took a redshirt year after arriving at Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Connecticut. Last year, as a junior, he became the team’s starting center.

This season, he is again starting and was voted captain by his teammates.

The captaincy is something that eluded him in high school. He said he was labeled a “dirty” or “selfish” player, but he’s channeled that intensity and competitiveness into the edge needed to thrive at the college level.

“You get told one thing in high school but, at this level, that’s what they want,” Sokol said. “I’ve also tried to work on my leadership. I’m a captain and I’m expected to set an example all the time.”

The Pioneers’ mantra is, “The logo never comes off.”

“When you’re with family or friends, you have to know the bigger picture is what’s best for our team,” he said.

Sokol landed on the radar of Sacred Heart head coach Mark Nofri more than four years ago. The coach calls Sokol “a football junkie” who spends hours watching game film or getting stronger in the weight room.

“I’m most impressed by his work ethic,” Nofri said. “The fact that he is never satisfied. He always wants to get better.”

Playing perhaps the most cerebral position on the offensive line presented a two-front challenge that Sokol has been able to navigate. He had to put on some muscle when he first arrived at Sacred Heart and now is listed at 290 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Sokol also is responsible for communicating with the rest of the offensive line, calling out assignments on the fly and being ready to change plays when needed.

They are all tasks Nofri said Sokol has handled well, so much so that he is excited about the prospect of Sokol returning next fall for a fifth season.

The Hopkinton native has one year of eligibility left and said he is considering pursuing his master’s degree in criminal justice.

Throughout the process that has made Sokol a key cog for a Division 1 college football team, he said his family and friends have been instrumental. His parents, Mark and Mary, have never missed a home game, even when he wasn’t playing.

“They’ve provided for me my whole life,” he said.

His grandmother, Eleanor Brown, and neighbor, Bob McGuire, also have been in his corner, Sokol said.

Meanwhile, younger brothers Jacob and Justin are his biggest fans and seem to have inherited his work ethic.

“They never miss a game,” Sokol said. “They always want to work out with me and they are always there trying to get better themselves.”

Although he has an eye on the future and a decision about grad school, Sokol’s immediate focus is on a strong finish to the season for the Pioneers.

But he also can’t help but reflect on his journey.

“I guess I proved a lot of people wrong,” he said.

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Hillers golf team caps impressive run

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he Hopkinton High School golf team finished the season with a fourth-place finish at the Division 2 state tournament, keeping the Hillers from a third straight state championship but capping off a stellar run.

“Looking back on it, regardless of what happened [at the state tournament], I am very proud of the four years of the teams’ accomplishments,” said Matt Epstein, the Hillers’ captain and four-time team MVP. Hopkinton posted a 62-8 record in dual meet competition over the past four years. This season Hopkinton finished 15-1 in the Tri-Valley League, winning a share of the league title. Epstein captured the sectional championship with a 73 and helped the Hillers to a second-place finish in that tournament at Easton Country Club.

The team’s depth also was impressive. Along with Epstein, the TVL MVP, fellow seniors Ned Dean and Calvin Rodman earned TVL All-Star recognition. Juniors Ryan Lundy and Geoff Tocco and sophomore Jack Petruney also were TVL allstars and junior Teddy Henneberry was an honorable mention.

“It was a terrific season,” said coach Dick Bliss.

“Our top six players went to states and it’s quite a year when you have six players make the All-Star team.”

Epstein is heading to William & Mary next season to play college golf at the Division 1 level, and Dean also is eyeing playing golf at the collegiate level. Epstein finished the year averaging under par. In addition to being a four-year team MVP, he has served as team captain since he was a sophomore. Despite being frustrated by an 81 in the state tournament, well above his season average, Epstein said he was happy with his final high school campaign.

“I feel like I played to my potential for most of the year,” he said. “If I played my normal game at states I think we could have come out on top, which stings. But I was proud of the way I played this year.”

Bliss has said Epstein has the potential to join the pantheon of great Hopkinton golfers, a list that includes a major championship winner in Keegan Bradley and fellow PGA pro John Curran. Jimmy Hervol, probably the best golfer in UConn history and a soon-to-be pro himself, has served as a mentor for Epstein as he makes the transition to the

Senior Matt Epstein was named team MVP for a fourth consecutive season after helping the Hillers to a fourth-place finish at the Division 2 state tournament.

college level.

“I would love to give it a shot, to turn pro,” Epstein said.

Meanwhile, the golf team will move on next season with another strong nucleus of players returning, including four players who earned a league all-star or honorable mention spot.

“Ryan Lundy should be one of the best players in the league,” Bliss said. “And Geoff and Jack are right there as well, plus Teddy is going to be a senior.”

In addition, Hopkinton had 12 freshman in the program this year and four other sophomores who could see more varsity time during their junior campaigns.

“We have quite a few kids returning,” Bliss said. “We lose six seniors and three of them were very important to our success this year, but we have a good team coming back next year.”

That group will have a few tough acts to follow.

“It’s been a great run over these last few years,” Bliss said. “We couldn’t ask for anything more. I’s been a tremendous run.”

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HHS volleyball rolls into postseason T

he Hopkinton High School volleyball team completed an undefeated regular season at 18-0 and carried that momentum into the postseason, advancing to the Division 1 Central/West sectional championship match against top-seeded Needham on Nov. 9.

In their playo ff o p e n e r o n SPORTS ROUNDUP Nov. 4, the Hillers cruised to a 3-0 victory over Shrewsbury despite playing without senior captain and Tri-Valley League MVP Angie Grabmeier, who sat with an ankle injury.

It was the final home match, and the fans turned out in big numbers to support the Hillers.

“The atmosphere at our first playoff game was so exciting,” Grabmeier said.

“The fans encouraged our team and made a huge difference in the result of the game. It was overall a great experience and we are hoping to continue this energy from the team and the school community throughout playoffs.”

The second-seeded Hillers advanced to a matchup with third-seeded Algonquin on Nov. 6 in the sectional semifinals at Framingham High School and swept to a 25-17, 25-20, 25-18 victory, again without Grabmeier. Juniors Rachel Leeret (16 assists, 11 kills), Cadyn Boyce (eight kills), and Mirabella Paolucci (eight kills) led the way along with sophomore Kate Powers (five kills, five blocks).

In addition to Grabmeier, senior captain Morgan Allen and Boyce were recognized as TVL All-Stars, while senior captain Ashley McDermott and juniors Leeret, Paolucci and Hannah Quinlan received honorable mentions.

Hopkinton High School junior Cadyn Boyce keeps her eye on the ball as she prepares to strike it during the volleyball team’s 3-0 tournament victory over Shrewsbury on Nov. 4 at the HHS athletic center.

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fiore scored in the opening minute of the second half to put the Hillers up, but Feehan tied the score on a penalty kick with less than five minutes remaining. After two overtimes of scoreless soccer the game went to a penalty kick shootout, and Feehan prevailed in the 11th round. …

The girls finished 6-6-6 and were the 17th seed in the Division 2 South bracket. The Hillers headed to Cape Cod and knocked off 16th-seeded Nauset

Cross country captures league titles

The HHS boys and girls cross country teams both won league titles.

For the girls, senior captain Schuyler Gooley was named TVL MVP, while juniors Olivia Jones, Greta Field, Hope DeLuca and Ali Luce and freshman Autumn Tumbleton were named TVL All-Stars. Jean Cann and Laura McKenzie were named TVL Coaches of the Year. …

For the boys, senior captain Alex Brown was named TVL MVP, and senior captains Ian Cann, Cody Ottinger and Will Dionne were named TVL All-Stars along with senior Patrick Barnes and sophomore Jake LaCoche.

Jennifer Fairbanks and Luke Fraser were named TVL Coaches of the Year.

Football falls in quarterfinals

The HHS football team qualified for the playoffs but saw its hopes of an underdog run come to an end in the Division 4 South quarterfinals. The Hillers paid a visit to Plymouth South on Nov. 1 and had a tough go of it, dropping a 42-6 decision. …

The HHS field hockey team finished its season with a record of 5-8-5. Senior goalie Lizzy Gross was named a TVL All-Star.

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Both HHS soccer teams finished with .500 records, good enough to qualify for the state tournament.

The boys ended the regular season with a 7-7-4 record, earning the 14th seed in Division 2 South. On Nov. 4 the Hillers traveled to Fall River and upset third-seeded Diman Regional Vocational Tech High School 2-0 behind goals from senior captain Tim Fargiano and junior Russell DeMarco.

“We knew that they were going to be a good team, but we also knew that if we went to Fall River and played our style of play we would succeed,” Fargiano said. “Our team has developed into a team that prioritizes passing and ball movement, and when we do those things well we are difficult to beat.”

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Senior Ally Bird scored the lone goal for the Hillers, and junior goalie Kristin McCluskey came up with three saves in the shootout. In the next round the Hillers fell to top-seeded Old Rochester on Nov. 5 by a score of 3-1.

Senior captains Olivia O’Connor and Lexi Hasbrouck were named TVL All-Stars.

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Schools ‘Pirates of Penzance’ a treasure for HHS drama

Top of the Hill recognizes accomplished HHS alumni

By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

F Senior Rebecca Gallant runs through a scene during a rehearsal for “Pirates of Penzance.”

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he Hopkinton High School Drama Guild will be bringing a classic Gilbert and Sullivan musical to life as it presents “The Pirates of Penzance” on Nov. 21-24.

The operetta is the story of Frederic, who, after turning 21 years old, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. After a set of circumstances get in the way of his plans, hilarity ensues.

“There is a lot of silliness and energy on stage and some pretty awesome music,” said Rebecca Gallant, a senior who will be playing Ruth in the show.

Owen Keefe, a sophomore who is playing the Pirate King, agreed that this year’s pick for musical will be a fun-filled show.

“There is a lot of passion. There is humor mixed with vocal and acting talent,” he said. “The audience will be in for a pleasant surprise.”

Close to 40 cast and 20 crew members have been hard at work since the beginning of September preparing to launch the fall musical. The students have been assisted by costume director Clorinda Kirshy, musical director Isaac Brody, band director Craig Hay and the production’s director, Valerie von Rosenvinge, who said that she chose “The Pirates of Penzance” as a chance to introduce the students to a different type of musical theater.

“Most of them had never even heard of Gilbert and

Junior Dylan Morin belts out a tune during a dress rehearsal.

Sullivan. That’s when I knew it was a good pick,” von Rosenvinge said with a laugh.

Von Rosenvinge said that the jokes and music will resonate with the audience, both young and old, even though it takes place in the 1800s.

The director credited the students for making a huge investment in this year’s production, one that the audience will feel from the moment the curtain is raised.

“I think people will walk away saying they couldn’t believe that was a bunch of high school students putting on that show,” she said.

A drama teacher at Hopkinton High School for the past 18 years, von Rosenvinge said it was a privilege to give students a chance “to explore and create in a safe environment.”

“Students join the drama program and on day one they feel like they have found their home,” she said.

“They have complete ownership of the final product and are so proud of their accomplishments.”

The HHS Drama Guild production of “The Pirates of Penzance” will be performed on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m. The performance will be held at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium.

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“An institution is best defined by its graduates,” said HHS assistant principal Joshua Hanna, founder of the HHS Top of the Hill program. “Not surprisingly, the alumni from here have gone on to do some impressive things.”

Every other year, nominations are gathered and reviewed by a committee of administrators, teachers, students and community members in order to choose a new group of Top of the Hill inductees.

This year’s inductees were chosen from more than 50 nominations. They are invited to spend time with students in their classes during the day on Nov. 26, speaking to them about their paths after leaving HHS. “It is great to see folks come back and share with students what they learned and what inspired their passions,” Hanna said.

That evening, the inductees will be honored during a ceremony at the HHS auditorium at 7 p.m.

“The Student Council will introduce the inductees and each inductee will have a chance to speak about their work,” Hanna said. “It is a pretty special event for the community.”

Following are the Class of 2019 inductees.

Jean Scarlata (Class of 1947) — Scarlata was nominated for always leading by example, and she is a good role model for women. She attended Center School and Hopkinton High School when it occupied the building at 85 Main St. After graduating from high school, she worked for the Veterans Administration at the Cushing General Hospital complex in Framingham and then continued to work at the VA Medical Center when it relocated to West Roxbury. After taking time off to raise a family, Scarlata spent time volunteering in the Hopkinton Public Schools and taught religious education at St. John the Evangelist Church, for which she is currently the treasurer as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In 1981 she went to work full-time at the Town of Hopkinton Water Department, from which she retired in 2015.

Patrick Lynch, M.D. (Class of 1977) — A high school football injury left Lynch paralyzed from a broken neck. Although confined to a wheelchair, the HHS graduate graduated from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1985, completed an internship in internal medicine Top of the Hill | 17

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Hopkinton High School seniors entertain their classmates with a dance routine during the school’s pep rally in the gymnasium on Oct. 25.

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at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield in 1986, and concluded his education with a residency in diagnostic radiology at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse in 1990. Lynch has amassed an extensive knowledge and unrivaled expertise in women’s imaging, including ultrasonography, mammography and breast MRI. As a radiologist, he has dedicated training and unique experience in diagnosing and treating disease and injury through the use of medical imaging techniques such as Xrays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET), fusion imaging and ultrasound.

Samuel Sennott (Class of 1996) — Sennott discovered his life’s passion after volunteering at the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center. After graduating from HHS, Sennott attended Gordon College, where he received his B.S. in special education, elementary education and history while working a series of jobs assisting children with disabilities. He went on to earn an M.S. in assistive special education technology from Simmons College (now Simmons University) and a Ph.D. in augmentative and alternative communication, assistive technology and special education from Penn State University. In 2009, Sennott co-created and launched the original Proloquo2Go, an iPhone program that takes on-screen text and reads it electronically.

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Missy (MacDonald) Sadler (Class of 2000) — While at HHS, Sadler was chosen as the captain for her field hockey, basketball and softball teams and was elected vice president of her class and president of the HHS chapter of the National Honor Society. She graduated cum laude with a B.A. in psychology from Fairfield University in 2004, where she was the starter at third base on the school’s Division 1 softball team. Sadler returned to Hopkinton to begin her career at EMC Corporation in its sales training program. For the next 10 years, Sadler was promoted numerous times and was recognized as a top sales

performer in the Americas. She also served as vice president of the EMC Field Women’s Leadership Forum, which sought to encourage greater female participation in a traditionally male dominated tech industry. She currently is leveraging her athletic expertise as a volunteer coach for the Medfield High School softball team and volunteers for several community organization while she takes time off from her career to raise her young family.

Matt Ellam (Class of 2006) — Ellam founded the Hiller Grillers, a tailgating fan club that has been grilling since 2004.

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11:02 a.m. A passerby reported audible alarms sounding at a Falcon Ridge Drive home. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and reported finding a door open and heavy smoke in the house. Officer Ryan Polselli responded along with the Fire Department. The source of the smoke was the stove.

12:59 p.m. An Elmwood School employee reported the outdoor odor of natural gas on Elm Street. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Moira McGaffigan responded along with Eversource to investigate.

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6:28 a.m. A caller reported flooding on South Street. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and advised the DPW. 7:27 a.m. On Davis Road, Officers Brian Sanchioni, Moira McGaffigan and Philip Powers served a person with a warrant of apprehension and subsequently transported him to Leominster District Court.

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2:06 a.m. Officer Robert Ekross attempted to get in touch with the owner of a loose dog on Winter Street.

4:40 p.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Derek Morton responded to a motor vehicle accident involving three cars on Chestnut Street. No personal injuries were reported. Two vehicles were towed.

8:21 p.m. A caller reported a missing child. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Tyler Brabham responded and advised other officers to be on the lookout.

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3:39 p.m. Multiple calls were received about an altercation between two people on Walcott Street. Police Chief Edward Lee, Sergeants Matthew McNeil and Aaron O’Neil and Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and reported mediating a verbal argument. All parties moved on.

3:32 p.m. A North Street caller reported a coyote in his backyard. Officer Derek Morton responded and contacted the animal control officer.

9:37 p.m. A caller reported her white and black terrier jumped from her truck on Hayden Rowe Street and ran away. The dog has a chip and was wearing a collar.

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October 26

8:30 a.m. A couple walking their dogs on Old Farm Road reported finding several needles in the roadway. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and picked up four needles and also found a device that checks levels for diabetes.

2:43 p.m. A caller reported a loud explosion on Wood Street. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and checked the area with a negative find.

October 27

8:44 a.m. A Teresa Road caller reported his mailbox was vandalized overnight.

Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and took a report.

7:49 p.m. A Lakeshore Drive caller reported a male walked in to his home.

The caller determined the person was a neighbor looking for his own home.

October 28

3:47 p.m. A caller reported an elderly woman in a pink raincoat and black boots walking in the roadway of East Main Street toward oncoming traffic and not looking. Officers John Corridan and Tyler Brabham responded and were unable to locate the woman.

5:32 p.m. A Kruger Road resident reported his tan puggle had escaped and was missing. The incident was logged.

7:05 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious box marked “toys” sitting between 5 and 7 Barbara Road. Sergeant Arthur Schofield responded and reported it was an empty toy chest. A message was left for the DPW to remove the item.

10:18 p.m. Officer Brendon Lyver contacted the Water Department about a water line that was struck on Main Street.

October 29

11:01 a.m. A caller reported an ongoing complaint of a vehicle speeding up and down Downey Street. Officers were to be speaking with the operator.

2:36 p.m. A walk-in reported he was yelled at by the operator of a speeding landscaping truck, which stopped when he was walking on the side of the roadway of Lumber Street. Officers John Corridan and Tyler Brabham made contact with all involved parties.

3:06 p.m. A caller reported three teenagers smoking marijuana at the playground of the former Center School on Ash Street. School Resource Officer Philip Powers and Officer Derek Morton responded and destroyed the marijuana and called the youths’ parents.

3:44 p.m. A high school cross country runner reported that while he was running on Ash Street, a person in a white pickup truck stopped and asked if he wanted to

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Police Log get in the truck. The athlete’s coach was notified, and Officer Derek Morton took a report.

8:16 p.m. A walk-in reported being involved in a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. Officer Derek Morton took a report.

8:32 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road.

Sergeant Matthew McNeil and School Resource Officer Philip Powers responded and issued a verbal warning to the driver.

October 30

11:00 a.m. A caller reported two vehicles recklessly sped out of the high school parking lot on to Hayden Rowe Street.

Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and checked he area with a negative find.

School Resource Officer Philip Powers was notified.

1:30 p.m. A runner reported a suitcase was in the woods off South Street for more than a week. Officers Tyler Brabham and John Corridan responded and opened the suitcase, which was filled with construction equipment.

2:48 p.m. A teacher reported her vehicle was hit sometime during the day while parked in a high school parking lot.

Officer Matthew Santoro responded to Hayden Rowe Street and took a report.

9:36 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle was driving on the curb on Sanctuary Lane and the operator threw a beer can out of the window before pulling in to her garage.

Officers Derek Morton and Brian Sanchioni responded and attempted to make contact, but no one answered the door.

October 31

7:43 a.m. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded to a motor vehicle accident on Lakeshore Drive after a school bus hit a fence. A report was to follow.

7:56 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Benjamin Stickney and Jay Deiana responded to a motor vehicle accident on Old Farm Road where the driver left the scene. An ambulance transported one person with neck pain to the hospital.

A report was to follow.

8:37 p.m. A caller reported a fallen tree on Wood Street. Sergeant Matthew McNeil responded and notified the DPW. 8:41 p.m. Multiple calls were received about fallen trees across the roadway of Hayden Rowe Street. Officers Derek Morton and Ryan Polselli and Sergeant Aaron O’Neil responded and notified Eversource about possible damage to a transformer.

November 2

12:36 p.m. A caller complained of a tan sedan driven by a young female speeding at approximately 45 mph on Ash Street.

Officer Preston Mucciarone responded.

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November 4

6:50 a.m. A Colella Farm Road resident reported her house alarms were sounding. Officer Stephen Buckley responded, checked the house and reset the system.

12:55 p.m. The State Police and another caller reported an erratic operator exiting Interstate 495 and driving on to Elm Street. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Moira McGaffigan and Tyler Brabham responded and located the vehicle and spoke to the driver about the complaints and advised him.

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9:14 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on Whalen Road. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Derek Morton responded, spoke to the driver and assisted the driver, who was having trouble with directions.

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5:56 a.m. Multiple calls were received about a tree on wires on Ash Street. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and contacted the DPW and Eversource.

8:35 p.m. A motorist reported an erratic operator on West Main Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and located the driver, who was avoiding potholes in the roadway.

8:52 a.m. Multiple calls were received about two dogs running in and out of traffic on Wilson Street. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and was unable to locate the dogs. The animal control officer was notified.

1:29 p.m. An Alexander Road caller reported a suspicious vehicle in front of her house and believed drug activity was occurring. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Matthew Santoro responded and checked the area with a negative find.

3:43 p.m. A motorist reported a large pothole on Cedar Street. Officer Derek Morton responded and placed cones around it and notified the Water Department.

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Hot Acoustics at HCA Nov. 22

Hot Acoustics, a local band that plays favorite rock and roll and top-40 songs, will perform at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Friday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the HCA Local Scene Series, sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank.

Tickets are $15 per person. Child watch is available for an additional fee. For more information, visit hopartscenter.org.

Primarily Potters Show/Sale Nov. 22-24

Shop local and browse the unique pottery of nine local artisans at the Primarily Potters Show and Sale the weekend of Nov. 22-24 at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Meet the artist on Friday, Nov. 22, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, visit hopartscenter.org.

RE/MAX Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K Nov. 23

The RE/MAX Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K is set for Saturday, Nov. 23, at 9 a.m. at Hopkinton Country Club.

The race features long-sleeve crew-neck technical shirts, a postrace breakfast buffet and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the RE/MAX Executive Charitable Foundation, a non-profit that provides financial or service-based assistance in the community.

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Santa Paws Dog Days at Weston Nurseries Nov. 24

Weston Nurseries will host a Santa Paws Dog Days event on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Attendees can get advice from professional dog trainers, groomers and walkers, treats from a variety of vendors, puppy pics with Santa

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The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host a wine glass painting fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2-4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (61 Wood St.).

Each ticket ($35 before Oct. 19, $40 before Nov. 1) includes two wine glasses and all the painting supplies. There will be non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and door prizes, as well as raffle prizes for an additional fee. Proceeds help fund the Hopkinton Women’s Club Scholarship. For more information, contact Judith Weinthaler at 508-435-3287 or HopWCMembership@ gmail.com.

Mice to see you Riya Kadakia, 21 months, shows off her Mickey Mouse costume and Mickey and Minnie dolls during the Trunk or Treat charity event on Nov. 3 in the parking lot next to Marty’s Fine Wines and CVS. The event was a fundraiser for the Hopkinton Community Partnership. and more. Dogs must be kept on nonretractable leashes. For more information, visit westonnurseries.com.

Santa at Weston Nurseries Nov. 30-Dec. 8

Weston Nurseries welcomes visitors to explore the Magical Winter Forest and watch the Weston Nurseries Express wind its way along its tracks. Children can write a letter to the North Pole and post it in the Magic Mailbox. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 (10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. each day). The event is free and requires no registration, but the line fills up quickly so plan to arrive early. Attendees should bring their own camera for pictures. For more information, visit westonnurseries.com.

Hopkinton Holiday Stroll Dec. 7

The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll is Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Local businesses will have sales, specials, contests, treats and promotions to make holiday shopping easy and fun. The Holly Trolley will shuttle shoppers around town. For more information, visit hopchamber.com.

Hopkinton Garden Club holiday sale Dec. 7

The Hopkinton Garden Club will host its second annual Holiday Greens Sale at the John Warren Masonic Lodge (6 Main St.) on Saturday, Dec. 7, the same day as the Holiday Stroll. Club members will create beautiful greens to adorn homes or be used as gifts. Proceeds benefit the Garden Club’s community service programs. For more information, visit hopkintongardenclub.org or check out the group’s Facebook page.

Hopkinton Running Club 10K race Dec. 7

The Hopkin10K Road Race, organized by the Hopkinton Running Club and held in memory of Andy Welzel, will take place Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. The race starts at Victory Field on Fruit Street and the course takes runners on a scenic Running Club | 21

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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.

Basic Computer Class

Thursday, Nov. 14, 6-7:30 p.m.

The library hosts a twice-monthly Basic Computers series. Each class will focus on an aspect of basic computer use, from using a mouse to keyboard shortcuts to email and Google. This month, learn about searching the internet for information. Practice googling, learn how to read a page of search results, and understand the importance of keywords.

Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The history book club meets once a month. New members are always welcome. Reading “Barnum” by Robert Wilson. Books are available at the library.

Chat ’n’ Chew Lunchtime Book Group

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

The library hosts a lively afternoon book group, where participants can have their lunch while discussing a favorite book they’ve recently read.

Rebel the Therapy Dog

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Rebel the Therapy Dog will have regular “office hours” in the Young Adult Room on Tuesdays from 2:303:30 p.m. She is a sweet Swiss mountain dog who is happy to meet visitors.

Puppy Tales: Reading to a Therapy Dog

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7-8 p.m.

Visitors can practice reading aloud to Gracie or Kaboom, the library’s two wonderful therapy dogs.

Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music With Musician Jon Waterman

Saturday, Nov. 23, 2-3 p.m.

“Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” explores the history of American music and celebrates some of the characters and happenings that shaped it through songs and stories.

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journey around Lake Whitehall. The race is in memory of Andy Welzel, a lifelong Hopkinton resident, father and beloved coach who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2006. All proceeds fund the Andy Welzel “Pay it Forward” Scholarship.

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Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt Dec. 14

The Hopkinton Community Partnership presents the Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event, for prekindergarten through Grade 5, starts at Hopkinton Town Common and travels throughout the downtown, where elves

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Monday, Nov. 18, 2:30 p.m.

For Grades 6-12. Help decorate the teen room for the holidays. New members are welcome, snacks are provided.

YA for Adults (and Grades 11-12) Book Group

Monday, Nov. 25, 7:15 p.m.

The group will discuss “The Female of the Species” by Mindy McGinnis.

New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the main circulation desk.

Coming in December: Drop-in craft for the Holiday Stroll The library will be closed on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 28 through Dec. 1. will be hidden among local businesses. All participants get a prize. All proceeds go to the Hopkinton Community Partnership.

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Hopkinton Night at the Celtics Dec. 27

The Hopkinton Basketball Association is sponsoring its fourth annual Hopkinton Night at the Celtics on Friday, Dec. 27. Some Hopkinton travel basketball players will be selected to have a short scrimmage on the parquet floor before the Celtics-Cavaliers game as well as at halftime, and other kids will have the chance to participate in additional on-court activities. All Hopkinton residents and their families/friends (even if they are from outside Hopkinton) are welcome to attend.

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Obituaries Barbara MacKenzie B a r bara A. (Bingham) MacKenzie of Cumberland, Rhode Island, formerly of Somerville and Milford, died Oct. 28. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Eileen Bingham. She was the loving mother of Scott MacKenzie and his wife, Shannon, of Plainville, and Kristen Turner and her husband, David, of Hopkinton. She was the sister of Eileen Breckell of Troy, New Hampshire, Ann Charette of Needham, and the late David Bingham.

She also is survived by four grandchildren. She was the former wife of Ralph MacKenzie of Wilmington.

A prayer service was scheduled for Nov. 9 at Keefe Funeral Home (keefefuneralhome.com) in Arlington, followed by burial in Saint Paul’s Cemetery, Arlington.

Barbara A. Sullivan Barbara A. (Beswick) Sullivan, 90, a 68-year resident of Hopkinton, passed away on Oct. 30 at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Sullivan, who died Feb. 10, 2012. They were married for 60 years. She was born in Natick, the daughter of the late Frank and Hazel (Gray) Beswick. She worked for Ryan’s Insurance Company of Ashland and also volunteered for many years at the Hopkinton Senior Center. She enjoyed playing golf, making wedding and other occasion cakes, sewing, spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her time with her many friends. Anyone who knew or

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She is survived by three children: Judy MacKinnon and her husband, Dale, of Natick, Paula Whitham of Whitinsville, and Daniel Sullivan and his wife, Wendy, of Uxbridge; five grandchildren, Keri Spriggs, Ryan MacKinnon and his wife, Heather, Scott Whitham, Cassy Sullivan and her husband, Sam Billings, and Kyle Sullivan; four great-grandchildren, Alexis and Kaylee Spriggs, Travis Whitham and Lincoln MacKinnon; a brother-in-law, Richard Sullivan; a sister-in-law, SK Beswick; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral was scheduled for Nov. 9. Services were under the care of the Matarese Funeral Home in Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Learning Center for the Deaf, 848 Central St., Framingham, MA 01701, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Doris Corsini D o ris Irene (Hynes) Corsini, 87, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23 at her home in Sandwich surrounded b y f a m i l y.

Doris is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, T. Vincent Corsini Jr., and her seven children and their spouses, Vincent and Jeanette Corsini of Hopkinton, Julie and Chris Sweet of Plymouth, David and Lee Anne Corsini of Plymouth, Donna and Paul Gagnon of Sandwich, Lisa Huban of Quincy, Jennifer and Ken

Simons of Bermuda, and Peter and Rachael Corsini of Sandwich. She also leaves her 21 grandchildren, Sarah, Erin, Johnny, Christopher, Derek, Ethan, Amanda, Michelle, Emily, Amy, Sam, Timothy, Olivia, Hannah, Mathew, Lucas, Chloe, Hope, Owen, Natalie and David; and two greatgrandchildren, Logan and Sawyer.

They were all “so precious” to her.

She is survived by her brother, Michael, and joins in heaven her parents, Michael J. and Doris (Dee) Hynes, and sisters Martha, Isabelle and Joan.

Doris grew up in Jamaica Plain and attended Girls’ Latin School of Boston. On occasion, she and her friends would jump the fence at Fenway Park to watch her beloved Red Sox. She attended Tufts College where she met her love, Vinny, made many lifelong friends and cultivated a love for reading and learning. She graduated with a B.A. in English literature.

Doris showed her creativity and passion for the fine arts through her oil and watercolor paintings and drawings. She was a talented seamstress as well. Doris had an eye for beauty that she lovingly shared through her tireless devotion to her work in the church bazaars at Saint Bridget’s Parish in Framingham. Her creativity and passion for the arts and crafts which she shared through the years became a hallmark of the parish annual event, only to be eclipsed by her unwavering spirit of volunteerism which she offered so freely.

Doris and Vincent moved to East Sandwich where they found their forever home. She continued to express herself in her garden and the beautiful landscape that she created with flowers. In her selfless way, she spent her time volunteering at the Sandwich Public Library, stocking and selling used books. An avid reader, she was knowledgeable on all topics and loved a challenging conversation.

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because her heart was so big. Her legacy is her family and her proudest project.

A funeral service was held Oct. 28 at Corpus Christi Parish in Sandwich, followed by burial at Sandwich Town Cemetery. Funeral services were under the care of the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home.

Joanne Deletti Joanne “Susie” E. Deletti, 72, passed away Nov. 4 after an extensive struggle with cancer. She was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Charles and Stella (MacDonald) Poirier of Canada and wife of the late Stephen A. Deletti Jr. Joanne, a 1965 Hopkinton High School graduate, received her degree in computer science from Newbury Junior College. She was a highly valued employee at Digital Equipment Corporation for many years, while also working at the Raddison hotel in Marlborough. Joanne most recently found great pleasure working with the residents of Golden Pond in Hopkinton.

Joanne was a movie enthusiast and enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking, traveling and spending time with her family.

She is survived by son Stephen Deletti III of Marlborough, daughters Andrea Foley and Danielle Torres, son-in-laws Peter and Marko, and her three cherished grandchildren, Peter, Audrey and Danika, all of Florida.

Joanne was the youngest of 10 siblings and is survived by her sister, Mary Carey, in addition to her niece, Marie Braley, both residents of Hopkinton, along with many nieces and nephews across the United States.

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Obituaries Peter Familetto Peter Kenneth Familetto, 69, of Hopkinton, passed away Oct. 25.

Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Eleanor (L’Esperance) and Lawrence Familetto. He was the husband of 18 years to Kathleen (Hardin) Familetto of Hopkinton.

Peter was a member of the Army National Guard. He worked as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local 103 and was the first electrician at Santa Maria Hospital in Cambridge. He had worked for many contractors as well as Harvard University. He retired from the MBTA in 2015.

Besides his wife, Peter is survived by his siblings, Paul Familetto and his wife, Jerilyn, of Belmont, Barry Familetto of Waltham, Mark Familetto and his wife, Patty, of Colorado, David Familetto and his wife, Michelle, of Tyngsboro, and Marie Lahaie of Westford. He also leaves behind a niece, Elena, and a nephew, Ben. A funeral mass was celebrated on Nov. 2 at St. Matthew’s Church in Southborough, followed by burial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. Services were under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton (ChesmoreFuneralHome.com). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bay Path Humane Society, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA 01748 (Baypathhumane.org) or to theASPCA (aspca.org).

John Mosher John I. Mosher, Ph.D., died in Albion, New York, on Oct. 21 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Constance; children Jennifer Mosher (Robert Montione), Lisa Rodriguez (James Maher), John (Kathleen) Mosher of Hopkinton, and Emily (Andy) Staryszak; grandchildren Alyson and Justin Montione, Alex and Danny Rodriguez, and Elizabeth and Laura Mosher; brother-in-law James DeLong Jr.; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

John’s academic achievements included: Hobart College, B.A., 1956; Western State College of Colorado, M.A., 1961; and Utah State University, Ph.D., 1972.

John also served in the U.S. Navy in Norfolk, Virginia, from 1956-58.

John spent his professional career as a professor of biology and ecology at The State University of New York at Brockport from 1961-95. He also had the opportunity to teach at the University of Manchester, England, Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa, and California State University, Bakersfield.

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John grew up on a farm in Phelps, New York. He enjoyed organic gardening and was a lover of nature and the outdoors.

He never forgot his rural roots and authored the book “The Green Fields of Home.”

His many experiences included being a lifeguard, cowboy, sailor, pilot, scuba diver, motorcyclist, teacher, researcher, traveler, hiker and healer.

John was surrounded by his loving wife and family during his last days. He continued to teach and counsel even in his final hours. He will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend who was a never-ending source of unconditional love.

Family and friends will celebrate his life Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. in a memorial Service held at Pullman Universalist Church, 10 E. Park St., Albion, NY 14411.

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Todd Mayo Todd Michael Mayo, 56, of Holliston, passed away Oct. 23.

Born in Natick, he was the son of Nancy (Hardigan) Mayo of Sherborn, and the late John M. Mayo III. He was the husband of 23 years to Dawn (Erskine) Mayo of Holliston.

Todd grew up in Sherborn on Course Brook Farm with his three brothers. He was the coowner of Mayo Construction with his late brother, Scott. Kind, gentle, warm and funny — these are some words that describe Todd. He was one of those people you just liked being around. He loved his family and friends, and those who knew him will think of him on Sundays watching the Patriots. We will never forget his infectious smile and subtle humor.

Besides his wife and mother, Todd is survived by his two brothers, Matthew Mayo of Sherborn and Brad Mayo and his wife, Sara, of Hopkinton. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Nancy Mayo of Holliston, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins, and his cat, Mavis.

Funeral arrangements were under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, (ChesmoreFuneralHome.com).

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