Beth Lavoie, 70, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021, lovingly surrounded by her family at her home of 41 years in Hopkinton, MA. Born on March 2, 1951 in Syracuse, New York, Beth was the first of five children of the late Dolores (Reynolds) and Edward Burke. She and her late husband, Leo Lavoie, were married for 36 years.

Beth treasured spending time in Chatham, MA, where she created a second home filled with wonderful memories. Amazingly kind and empathetic, Beth naturally put people at ease and had a way of making them feel cared for and heard. Her unforgettable, merry laugh will be missed dearly. Beth loved The Sound of Music and would often sing the songs to her children and grandchildren. A few of Beth’s “Favorite Things” included great conversations with interesting people, knowing her children were safe and happy, her first sip of coffee, days at the beach, going out to dinner (especially for a delicious prime rib!), a meaningful quote, a customized playlist, a good book and hosting family holidays.

Beth is survived by her children, Matthew Patrick Lavoie of Arlington, VA, Pattie Colleen Reid and her husband, Jesse of Stow, and step-daughter, Linda Lavoie and her wife, Mary Ann Germain of Worcester. She also leaves behind her siblings, Patty Gibson and her husband, Denny of Westport, CT, Michael Burke of Dallas, PA, and Chris Burke of NYC, along with her nephews, Jack, Max and Bo Gibson. She is predeceased by her brother, Steve Burke. She cherished being “Nana Beth” to her beloved grandchildren and Emmett Leo and Felicity Shea Reid.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 24th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com . A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton. Interment will be held at a later date. Beth’s family is forever grateful to the doctors and nurses that cared for Beth. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Beth Lavoie to support the Mass General Cancer Center under the direction of Dr. David Miller and his work. Gifts can be made in Beth’s name at www.giving.massgeneral.org/donate    . Checks made payable to Massachusetts General Hospital can be mailed to: MGH Development Office C/o Tara Henry 125 Nashua St, Suite 540 Boston, MA 02114.

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James Patrick Fitzgerald Sr., 86

James Patrick Fitzgerald Sr., 86, of Humarock and formerly of South Weymouth, MA, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Mary Kate (Sullivan) and Patrick T. Fitzgerald. He was married to the late Ellen (Kilroy) Fitzgerald.

 
Jim grew up in Dorchester, MA and was a 1955 graduate of Boston College. A Lieutenant in the Navy, Jim served as a Navy Pilot where he flew a P2V Neptune aircraft. He worked for many years as Vice President in Hospital Administration at Brockton Hospital. He was a lifetime member of the Marshfield Yacht Club and attended St. Anne’s Parish in Marshfield. Jim was extremely proud of his Dorchester roots and his Irish Heritage.

Jim is survived by nine children: James P. Fitzgerald Jr. and his wife Denise of York, ME and Hopkinton, Kevin P. Fitzgerald and his wife Suellen of Westborough, Patrick T. Fitzgerald and his wife Maureen of Milton, Daniel J. Fitzgerald of Hopkinton, Paul F. Fitzgerald and his wife Michelle of Mendon, John T. Fitzgerald and his wife Sandy of Mansfield, Kathleen M. (Fitzgerald) Herlihy of Hopkinton, David A. Fitzgerald of Hopkinton, and Mark J. Fitzgerald and his wife Robin of Scituate. He also leaves behind siblings, Josephine Noble of Weymouth, Thomas Fitzgerald of Boston, Maureen Egan of Boca Raton, FL, W. Paul Fitzgerald and his wife Joyce of Naples, FL, and sister-in-law Mary Fitzgerald of Walpole. He is predeceased by his siblings John “Jack” Fitzgerald and Catherine “Sissy” Gillis.

Jim will be fondly remembered as Grandpa by his 21 grandchildren; James (“Jimmy”) Patrick III, Kaitlyn, Kylie, Gillian, Liam, Meghan, Shannon, Joseph, Aidan, Brendan, Maryellen, Andrew, Owen, Ciara, Colin, Quinn, Elizabeth, Patrick, Ryan, Catherine and Mary. He was also “Uncle Jim”, “Big Jim” or “Mr. Fitz” to dozens of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

During his long work tenure, Jim was dedicated to supporting the nursing staff at Brockton Hospital, whom he held in highest regard. Throughout his years, he enjoyed fishing and lobstering off the coast of Scituate, swapping stories with friends at the Marshfield Yacht Club, and taking generations of family water skiing on Monponsett Pond in Halifax, MA. To all who knew him, no visit with Jim was ever complete without some quick-witted one-line humor, a glass (or two) of cold beer, and the backdrop of Irish music crackling on a portable radio.

Funeral mass announced: Friday, June 25th 10:00 a.m. Saint Ann by the Sea, 591 Ocean St. Marshfield, MA.* Arrangements under care of Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com . In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local food pantry. *Revised date.

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Sandra Lea Dow, 76

HOPKINTON - Sandra Lea Dow, 76, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Charles Dow, to whom she was married for 52 years. Born in Amsterdam, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Wojnar) Guzielek.

Sandra attended Syracuse University and received her Master’s Degree in Fine Arts Education from Assumption College . She met her husband in Boston, then settled down in Hopkinton where they raised two children.

She worked as an elementary art teacher in the Sudbury school system and at the Edgebrook School in Framingham. She also worked as a coordinator/ducent at Danforth Museum. She was actively involved in the YMCA after school arts education program and the Champions after school program. Out of her home in Hopkinton, she ran the Country Day School, where she taught art to children.

She was insanely funny, incredibly loving and smart as a whip. She adored animals and loved to create, draw, sketch, paint and sculpt. She was multi-talented and extremely gifted.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Christopher J. Dow and his wife Rebecca Lane of Whitinsville and Alexandra K. Dow and her boyfriend David Clemmons of Boca Raton, FL, a granddaughter, Bella Lane of Beverly, and her dog Holly Golightly.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton. A funeral service will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandra’s memory can be made to Baypath Humane Society, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

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2021 Lake Maspenock Safe Boating Day and Vessel Safety Check

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Karen L. Sherman, 53

Karen L. Sherman, 53 of Goochland, Virginia and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Shirley (Swain) and Bruce Creswell Sr. She was the former wife of Ralph Sherman Jr. of Rhode Island.

Karen was a member of the class of 1986 at Keefe Tech in Framingham. She enjoyed horseback riding, going to Provincetown, and baking cakes for her children’s birthdays and other special occasions.

She is survived by three sons, James Sherman and his wife, Trinity of Goochland, Virginia, Jeffrey Sherman and his wife, Alyssa of Waltham, and Joshua Sherman of Rochester, New Hampshire. She also leaves behind her brother, Bruce “Chip” Creswell Jr. and his wife, Kerry of Hopkinton; her grandchildren, Avery, Kandice, Jace, Dean, Bruce, Lily and Andrew; her nieces, Kate Lee- Reyes and Brenna Creswell and great-niece, Harper Reyes.

Due to distance and covid, public services will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

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Heavey, Marilyn M. “Mandy” (Moore)

Heavey, Marilyn M. “Mandy” (Moore) – Of Danvers, formerly of Natick, passed away on Thursday, June 10^th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in San Diego on June 11, 1938, Mandy lived in many places as her family moved with her Navy father from base to base, including Japan, Alaska, Texas, California and Florida. Mandy lived many years in Natick where she was an active member of the community including as a CCD teacher for multiple years.

Mandy received a BS degree with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Microbiology from Texas Tech and was involved in technology at a very early time. She was thought of as a pioneer in women breaking technology companies' glass ceiling as she gained more and more responsibility. She started out as a software programmer for the Navy Tactical Data Systems.

Over the years she held positions from individual contributor to senior management in software development, engineering, software applications, operations, IT, Mergers and Acquisitions and Program Management for many types of products/services companies including Beckton-Dickinson, Prime Computer, Apollo Computer, BeFree and HP.

In addition to her career accomplishments Mandy was known to many for her kind and caring personality and love of practical jokes. She was always asking “how could she help”, “what did people need” and was involved in the community to support local causes. Also, there was never an April Fool’s Day that passed by that she didn’t “fool” someone with a practical joke that would have her laughing for hours.

Mandy is survived by her three children and their spouses – her sons, Blair Heavey and his wife Nicolette from Ipswich, Dennis Heavey and his wife Andrea from Hopkinton, and her daughter Le Chaney and her husband Keith from North Andover. She was also beloved and known as “Grandy” to her grandchildren Ryan, Kelsey, Devon, Brent, Kyle, Anna, Carter and Nina who she glowingly talked about. She also is survived by her brother Ben Moore III (“Mike”) and his wife Cynthia of Manlius, NY, and her cousin Helen Deane Bennett of Winston-Salem, NC.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 10:30 am in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church St., Hopkinton, MA, followed by a reception and celebration of Mandy’s life. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Mandy’s name to the local Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Rd., Waltham, MA 02452, act.alz.org/donate. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the George L. Doherty Funeral Service, Somerville. For more information, please visit www.dohertyfuneralservice.com

UNIBANK WELCOMES SUMMER INTERNS


UniBank 2021 Interns.jpg Photo Caption: UniBank’s 2021 Summer College Interns include: (L-R) Kate Labrie, Sophie Plouffe, Ben Potter, Mike Wickstrom, Jack Tessier, James Cannon, Trevor Ham, Derek Knobloch, Robbie Cannon. Contributed content.

WHITINSVILLE, MA – On June 7th, UniBank welcomed nine local college students to take part in the bank’s 2021 Summer College Internship program. The program, coordinated by UniBank’s Training & Development Manager, Heather Kicelemos, allows the interns to integrate knowledge and theory learned in their college classrooms to contribute to bank projects. The goal is for the interns to experience valuable applied experiences and make connections in the fields they are considering for their respective career paths.

Each intern has been paired with a mentor in their respective field of interest which includes Finance/Accounting, Marketing, Retail Administration, Credit, Sterling Associates, Commercial Lending, Compliance, and Community Reinvestment. They will work closely with their mentors on assignments and projects. While completing the designated assignments, the interns will be included in department and committee meetings and will be provided networking opportunities with other departments throughout UniBank. They will also have weekly interactions with the bank’s Senior Leadership Team.

UniBank’s 2021 Summer College Internship program interns include:

James Cannon (CRA) – Providence College, Management
Robbie Cannon (Marketing) – Providence College, Marketing and Finance
Trevor Ham (Credit) – Clark University, 2021 Economics and Management graduate/2022 MBA candidate
Derek Knobloch (Credit) – Bryant University, Finance and Applied Analytics
Kate Labrie (Sterling Associates) – Bryant University, Human Resources
Sophie Plouffe (Finance) – UMass Amherst, Economics and IT
Ben Potter (Compliance) – UMass Amherst, 2021 Finance graduate
Jack Tessier (Commercial Lending) – Holy Cross, Economics & History
Mike Wickstrom (Retail Administration) – Providence College, Marketing & Sociology

“It is quite exciting to see these students embarking on their summer internships with UniBank,” commented Michael Welch, UniBank CEO. “The teams they join from across the bank share in my excitement and are eager to work with these students. We are looking forward to a productive summer providing enriching experiences for our interns.”

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Mary Ellen (Hession) Bertschmann

Mary Ellen (Hession) Bertschmann passed away peacefully at her home of 50 years in Sherborn, Massachusetts on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She has been surrounded by her loving husband, three sons, three daughters-in-law, and ten grandchildren. Mary was a loving, caring, and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was known for her sense of humor, her love of life, and enjoying happy hour by a warm fire. Some of her favorite times were spent with family in their house on Cape Cod and on casino vacations in the Bahamas. Mary was also a passionate sports mom and an amazing artist. Her paintings have been seen on exhibit and lovingly adorn the walls of her and her families’ homes.

Mary is survived by her husband Peter of Sherborn, MA; her son Christopher and his wife, Jean of Hopkinton, MA and their daughters, Samantha (Boston, MA), Madeline (New York, NY), Sarah (Brighton, MA), and Molly (Hopkinton, MA); her son, Gregory and his wife, Kathryn of Scituate, MA and their children, Kelly Chamblin and husband, William (Dover, MA), Kevin (Norwell, MA), Kristan (New York, NY), and Holly (Boston, MA); and her son, Timothy and his wife, Ashley of Walpole, MA and their children, Lilly (Walpole, MA) and Jack (Walpole, MA).

A private graveside service will take place with family at Pine Hill Cemetery in Sherborn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sherborn Fire Department 22 North Main St. Sherborn MA. 01770 Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com/  

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John K, "Jack" Sweet, Jr., 85

HOPKINTON - John K, "Jack" Sweet, Jr., 85, passed peacefully on June 10, 2021 at his home in Hopkinton with his family by his side. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late John K. (Sr.) and Cora (MacKay) Sweet. He was the husband of Catherine M. (Kenney) Sweet, to whom he was married for 55 years.

Jack was a 1954 graduate of Hopkinton High School, and a 1957 graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Seamanship and Navigation. Following his education, he enlisted in the US military, serving in both the Army and Navy. He was honorably discharged from the US Navy with the rank of Lieutenant in 1967.

Following his military career, Jack went on to join Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, using his navigation background to facilitate hundreds of scientific and government-related expeditions on the R/V Knorr. Most notably, he charted the course that ultimately determined the exact location of the RMS Titanic. He retired from Woods Hole in 1996 after a 27 year career.

In addition to his wife, Cathy, Jack is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer Newman (Eric) and Elizabeth Callahan (Robert, Jr.), four grandchildren – Frederick Newman, Noah Newman, Jackson Callahan, and Lillian Callahan, and seven nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Brenda A. (Sweet) Danahy, and a niece, Karen Kenney.

Memorial calling hours will be held Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton. A service will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial of cremains will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Hopkinton.

Donations may be made to the www.FraminghamHeartStudy.org/  .

UniBank Fireworks at Worcester Red Sox Games
Smiley Ball Mascot Appearance Dates Set

WHITINSVILLE, MA (June 11, 2021) – UniBank, Central Massachusetts’ premier community bank, today announced along with the Worcester Red Sox, they will bring 12 exciting fireworks displays to Polar Park following all Friday night home games in addition to July 3rd and 4th.

Chief Executive Officer Michael Welch said, ‘We are extremely proud to be a Founding Partner of the Worcester Red Sox and especially pleased to be the presenter of this great tradition of post-game fireworks. UniBank Fireworks Nights are certainly great entertainment for the fans at the game and we expect hundreds of thousands of people will see the displays from their homes or in gathering spots around Worcester. Doing something special for the city was paramount in our decision to sponsor these games.”

In addition to the Fireworks, Smiley Ball will be doing mascot appearances in June at the following UniBank branches:

June 22nd; Hopkinton 87 West Main Street; 11:30am-12:30pm

June 23rd; Upton 113 Main Street; 11:30am-12:30pm

June 24th; Milford 91 Prospect Street; 11:30am-12:30pm

June 26th; Whitinsville Main 49 Church Street; 9am-10am

June 26th; Uxbridge 25 North Main Street; 11am-12pm

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WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. (June 9, 2021) – Oliver Yasuna of Hopkinton, MA, has been accepted to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA, where he will study computer science in fall 2021. After attending college for a short time post-high school, then being in the workforce for more than a decade, Oliver knew that if he wanted to advance his career, he would need to learn additional skills and earn a college degree. He chose to attend MassBay as it was the best place for him to receive a quality education with the flexibility and support he needed as a single father.

Oliver made Dean’s List every semester, was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, and is now graduating from MassBay with a 3.96 GPA. Additionally, he was a mentee in the MassBay STEM Mentor Program and tutored his peers in math through the College’s Academic Achievement Center. While studying at MassBay, Oliver interned at Perthera, Inc. in Holliston, MA, which developed into full-time employment.

“I don’t know if I would have come back to college if it wasn’t for my son, but I’m glad I did,” said Oliver. “WPI is a dream college for me. Ten years ago, I would not have believed this was possible, but here I am headed there in the fall.”

Oliver graduated from MassBay with his associate of science degree in computer science, earning high honors. His future goals include earning his master and doctoral degrees, as well as beginning his own startup company. ~MassBay PR

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Hopkinton Vets are Back in Business Thanks to the dedicated Senior Center Staff

The next Vets Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, 11 June 2021, at 0900 hours, in the Hopkinton Senior Center.

Most COVID-19 related restrictions have eased; however, if you are not vaccinated, you are encouraged to wear masks.

Over the next two days you should receive a sampling of Military anniversary events for 11 June, and baseball anniversaries for 11 June. Remember, the D-Day initial beach assault occurred on 7 June 1944. We will review Lost Comrades of recent months, and identify the local Vets who are in Sick Bay. They will appreciate a visit or note from you.

See you Friday. Out.

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Arthur L. Lane, 93, of Hopkinton, passed away following a short battle with Covid-19 on Friday, May 8, 2020. Born in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Goldie and Christopher Lane. He was the husband of 71 years to Ann (Mead) Lane of Hopkinton.

Arthur was a Navy Veteran of WWII, having served as Seaman 1st Class on the USS Bulmer, USS Providence and USS Rochester. He was a retired MBTA Transit Operator and also enjoyed working as a carpenter. His favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing.

Besides his wife, Arthur is survived by five children, Richard A. Lane of Nottingham, NH, James C. Lane and his wife, Kathleen of Southborough, Paula Lane of Townsend, MA, Carolyn Freedman and her husband, David of Upton, and David Lane and his wife, Mary of Townsend. He also leaves behind a brother, James Lane of St. Clair Shores, MI; 6 grandchildren, Christine Rice, Patricia Dash, Robert Lane, Julie Aponte, Andrew and Sara Freedman; as well as 4 great-grandchildren, Troy, Kyle, Fiona and Girish. He is predeceased by his sister, Betty.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. at Saint Cecilia’s Church, Ashland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veterans Association of America – http://vetsaa.org/477323  Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

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GREAT NEWS!

• We are following guidelines from the CDC and local health officials to ensure our YMCA meets the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

• Please be advised as local, state and CDC guidelines change the YMCA guidelines may change.

• The safety of our members and staff continues to be our top priority.

• Masks are NOT REQUIRED for FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS. Fully vaccinated members and program participants are welcome to use our facilities, locker rooms and participate in programs mask-free. If you prefer to continue to wear your mask regardless of this transition, we welcome you to do so.

• Masks are, STRONGLY RECOMMENDED if you are NOT A FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUAL.

• Masks are, REQUIRED for all YMCA Staff unless teaching group exercise classes.

• Masks are REQUIRED for everyone in our early Learning, School Age Care, Child-Watch and Recreational Pre-School and Youth Programs ages 2 and up.

• Reservations for group exercise, lap swimming and child-watch will remain in place for your convenience to ensure space is available at the time you desire. Reservations are not required but you are risking that space mat not be available when you arrive. RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

• Lap swimming will increase to three per lane for up to an hour.

• Masks are NOT REQUIRED when participating in any outdoor activities.

• At this time, masks are NOT REQUIRED for summer camp while outdoors.

May 28, 2021, Hopkinton, Mass. – Since its inception ten years ago, Hopkinton Public Library Foundation has contributed $1 million toward the cost of the Library renovation and expansion.  In honor of its 10-year anniversary of supporting our Library, the Foundation is committing $10,000 to launch a “Library of Things” at Hopkinton Public Library.

Wildly popular at libraries across the nation, a “Library of Things” expands the boundaries of traditionally defined library materials to include physical items such as technology,  instruments, equipment, games and other objects for loan to the community. A natural expansion of the Library’s existing lending model, this new collection will offer patrons the opportunity to explore, play and learn from the “Library of Things” or try items before you buy them.

By funding a “Library of Things,” Hopkinton Public Library Foundation aims to provide the physical tools needed to support lifelong learning and creativity, and provide new ways for kids and adults to interact and explore. As such, the collection will greatly enhance the Library’s mission to “inspire exploration, discovery and engagement” in our community.

Library staff are eagerly planning the initial offerings available in our “Library of Things.” If you have an idea for an item to include in this new collection, please reach out to Library Director Heather Backman at hbackman@hopkintonma.gov or keep any eye out for a community survey on the “Library of Things.”

Teens have an opportunity to provide their ideas at a Tuesday, June 8th, 7 – 8 p.m., Zoom session of “Imagine Corps,” an innovation learning and community service program for Metro-West teens that teaches participants creative problem-solving and breakthrough thinking skills while giving them an opportunity to benefit a local non-profit. Interested teens and their parents can visit www.imaginecorps.org  to learn more and sign up for the June 8 session.

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 Lawrence (“Larry”) Tedstone, 74

 

NEW PORT RICHEY, FLA. Lawrence (“Larry”) Tedstone, 74, of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 26, 2021 after a brief illness. He was a graduate of Hopkinton High School, class of 1965 and was a proud member for 53 years of the International Union of Operators Engineers Local 4, where he worked as an equipment operator, welder, master mechanic, and everything in between, which included work on the infamous big dig project in Boston… .

Upon retirement, Larry moved to Florida where he lived out his final years. More recently, he enjoyed spending time with his fiancé Jane Brooks in Florida and upstate NY, watching his grandchildren Brendan (“Deuce”) and Ella play baseball and softball.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Edward (Ted) Tedstone and Ella Tedstone, his sister, Lynn Spinnazolla and his wife Susan (Petrasko) Tedstone. He is survived by his son, Brendan Tedstone and his wife, Cristina; grandchildren Brendan and Ella, and his son Luke and his wife, Jennifer; grandchildren Will, Nicole and Kyle. Also survived by many cousins and his nephew Bret Spinnazolla.

Memorial donations can be made to the Hopkinton Ambulance Gift Account, 73 Main St. Hopkinton, MA. 01748. Private services will be held at a later date.

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Town of Hopkinton Finalizes Agreement for Site of International Marathon Center
Long-term Lease with 26.2 Foundation Opens Door for Multi-acre
Cultural and Educational Institution on Boston Marathon Route

National Guard Returns Home to Massachusetts

Boston – This week, 400 soldiers and airmen of the Massachusetts National Guard returned home from a 10-week public safety support mission in Washington, D.C. The deployment fell under Governor Charlie Baker’s Jan. 25 activation order, which made up to 700 Massachusetts National Guard personnel available to augment the security and logistics capabilities of various agencies in the region. With the Governor’s consent, these service women and men undertook this second phase of the federally funded mission.

On Friday, May 14, Governor Baker had the chance to meet, address, and thank members of the Guard for their continued service while he was in Washington D.C. for a series of meetings with federal authorities.

Although the Massachusetts National Guard remains ready to assist when called, there are no current plans to deploy further personnel to support public safety in Washington, D.C., and all Guard personnel associated with this mission have returned to their home stations.

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May 26, 2021 - Jerry Lazzaro, owner of the Shell gas/service station business at 60 Main Street says that due to the circumstances of the daily construction on Main Street, his business has taken a hit. The owners of the land and gas pumps have offered a new lease that he says is not sustainable. The property owners insist that he work on a per gallon commission basis, said Mr. Lazzaro. "That's not sustainable," he said.

"They [landlords] got $160,000 in disruption of business relief that I should have gotten," he said.

Mr. Lazzaro has not exhausted all of the possibilities that would fit himself into another garage space, along with his Inspection Station, in Hopkinton, but he always has an open invitation from his brother Neil, in Holliston, to take his service/repair clients there.

When Mr. Lazzaro first opened his business in 1983, Exxon was the owner of the property, which owned it for many years, but needed to divest after merging with Mobil.

But then, Cumberland divested of all of the non-gas retail stores and expanded those that did sell gas; the Gulf Mart on West Main Street is a good example, and is in fact, a showcase store for the company. Mr. Lazzaro's Gulf, although owned by Cumberland Farms for a few years, was not a Cumberland Farms business.

But Cumberland sold the property, and then in 2019, Cumberland Farms itself, a privately held Westborough-based company, was sold to EG Group for in the neighborhood of $3 billion.

But while Mr. Lazzaro looks to relocate to continue his service center in Hopkinton with three skilled mechanics, he and they will  be available to clients at his brother Neil's popular Phillips 66 station, Village Auto Service, at 1292 Washington Street in Holliston beginning on June 19, 2021. Until June 18, call 508-435-6738. After June 18, Jerry will be reachable at 508-429-2535. File photo, Neil, left, Jerry, right.

 Mr. Lazzaro's business is one of a few that have closed or is closing, with an eye to the disruption caused by the Downtown construction; Shell station, Bittersweet and Santander Bank. Others are rumored to be closing as a result of the pandemic or loss of business due to construction.

Please note that businesses were told during meetings that there should be financial relief for those who lose revenue as a result of the construction.

One example is here: https://youtu.be/Exq2Q5ffnpk?t=10549 <--- Wait for Brian Herr's dialogue.

Apparent Homicide Under Investigation in Framingham

FRAMINGHAM - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Framingham Police Chief Lester Baker have confirmed the ongoing investigation into the death of a 28-year-old female that occurred early this morning at Halstead Apartments located on Worcester Road in Framingham. At approximately 8:37 a.m., Framingham Police received a 911 call from a person known to the victim reporting that she was dead in her apartment. Upon arrival, police located the victim with obvious trauma. The death is being investigated as an apparent homicide. Investigators are in the very early stages of the investigation and have not yet made a determination about whether or not this is an isolated incident.

The Middlesex District Attorney's Office, Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney's Office and Framingham Police are actively investigating this incident and updates will be released as they become available. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has accepted this case and will make a determination on the cause and manner of death.

If any member of the public saw anything unusual early this morning in the area of 1640 Worcester Road or specifically the Halstead Apartment property complex, they are urged to call Framingham Police at 508-532-5911 or 508-872-1212.

Imagine Corps is a new Innovation Learning and Community Service Program for MetroWest High School Students. It's designed to nurture the creative problem solving and collaborative innovation talents of youth, and pair them up with local non-profits in their community to work on real challenges for felt impact. We piloted Imagine Corps virtually last summer in Hopkinton (see 2020 highlights here <https://www.imaginecorps.org/success-stories>  ) and will be doing so again in 2021 for MetroWest area students, as we work to establish it as an official non-profit… and one day in communities globally.

Sessions are virtual over Zoom as of now but could move to in-person mode TBD. See "About"

IMAGINE CORPS SUMMER PROGRAM — Apply Here <https://forms.gle/oYomLPhDN9jDDZ2MA>

WHEN: Imagine Corps Cohort — Training & Invention Session Weeks of July 5, 12, 19, or 26 (12 hours each cohort).
Day 1 - Collaboration & Teamwork — Elements of Interaction & Effect, Constructive Behaviors for Building Safety
Day 2 - Personal Creative Thinking — Active Listening & Open Mindedness, Connection Making & Breaking, Metaphor – Analogy - Absurdity
Day 3 - Creative Problem-Solving Model — Idea Generation & Idea Developmental, Iterative Evaluation & Action
Day 4 - Invention Session w/ Non-Profit Client — Bringing it all together for a impact!
Follow-up Concept Refinement labs & coaching calls (within a few weeks), and concept jam/celebration in August.
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If you’re interested in learning more and/or have a teen that might be interested, please join us for one of our upcoming “Taste” sessions.
Thursday, May 27th — 7-8pm <x-apple-data-detectors://6> w/ Hopkinton Public Library

Tuesday, June 8th —   <x-apple-data-detectors://9>7-8pm <x-apple-data-detectors://9> w/ Hopkinton Center for the Arts

Sun, June 13th — 1-2pm  <x-apple-data-detectors://12> w/ a co-creation with youth initiative

Sun, June 13th — 7-8pm  <x-apple-data-detectors://15>w/ Education Station’s new non-profit

+ others TBD

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Fay School - Southborough, MA
 

Primary students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 have a new daily task this year. Each morning, one student from each class takes attendance and then brings the list down to the Primary School office. Primary students always love jobs, especially ones that require travel! Taking attendance is a very official part of Primary School record keeping, so students make sure to take it very seriously!

Lieutenant Graduates

Hopkinton Police Lt. John Porter graduated from the MMA-Suffolk Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management program on May 14.

Chief Joseph Bennett is pleased to announce that Hopkinton Police Lt. John Porter graduated from the MMA-Suffolk Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management program.

Lt. Porter graduated from the MMA-Suffolk Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management program during a virtual ceremony on May 14. Upon his graduation, Lt. Porter received a certificate of completion.

The MMA (Massachusetts Municipal Association), in partnership with Suffolk University, Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management program is a graduate-level academic program providing a solid grounding in public management.

The certificate program links contemporary public management theory with “real world” practice, covering topics such as budgeting and financial management, challenges in human resources management and strategic leadership.

“Throughout his career, Lt. Porter has consistently shown exemplary leadership among his peers,” Chief Bennett said. “As a well-respected member of our team, many officers look up to him for guidance and direction. This training will further assist Lt. Porter as he works collaboratively with other departments, boards and committees within our community. I’d like to thank Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Human Resource Director Maria Casey for offering this valuable training.”

Lt. Porter joined the Hopkinton Police Department in 1992. Before being promoted to lieutenant in 2016, Porter served as a patrolman, school resource officer, detective and sergeant. HPD Photo

Hopkinton High School Student Eva Bennet Receives Award at the Regeneron

International Science and Engineering Fair.

May 25, 2021 - Eva Bennet, a 9th grader at Hopkinton High School, was awarded a Fourth Award in Translational Medical Science category, for her project, “Development of an innovative, alternative model for teratogenicity testing." She earned the opportunity to compete at the Regeneron ISEF after winning first place at the regional level and second place at the state level.

“It was exhilarating to be part of the Regeneron ISEF and I enjoyed the chance to present my research. It was amazing to virtually meet the future STEM leaders and see their work," Eva said. “I am also thankful to the Society for Science. I enjoyed the incredible opportunity to listen to the world’s leading experts and hear the lessons they have learned as they have worked in Science for decades. They gave me tips and encouraged me to continue my interest in Science. I am thankful to my parents, sister, and my teacher Ms. Murphy for their support and guidance,” she added.

“Several people close to me were born with birth defects. During a discussion about the speed of COVID-19 vaccine development last summer, I learned about the requirement for testing medicines for their potential to cause birth defects before being given to pregnant women. Currently, these tests are conducted in pregnant mammals, which is expensive and takes a long time. This is what prompted me to develop an alternative new teratogenicity testing model using flatworms, that could be potentially paradigm shifting by reducing time, cost, and mammalian animal use when fully validated," Eva said.

“We are so proud of Eva," said Science Fair director Kristen Murphy. “Throughout this process she has demonstrated so many of the qualities of a successful scientist - intellectual curiosity, perseverance and a can-do attitude. Most of all, she is an excellent communicator and impressed judges with her ability to explain her process and the potential impact of this research.”

Over the past 32 years, Hopkinton High School’s Science Fair Program has grown into one of the largest programs in the state. Over 75 HHS students participate each year, designing, carrying out and presenting their original research. The program is made possible through generous funding from the HPTA and Hopkinton Public Schools. Contributed.

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Martha “Mythi” M. Hesse, 93

Martha “Mythi” M. Hesse, 93, of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. Born and raised on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Katharine (Merrill) and William McCormick.

Martha was a graduate of Lincoln School, Providence, RI, and went on to graduate from Smith College, Class of 1949. While raising her family in Westport, CT, she worked as a teaching assistant with children who had hearing impairments. After moving to Brimfield, MA in 1973, Martha taught in the Museum Education Department at Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) and later became the Coordinator of Special Programs, which included the OSV Elderhostel Program. She treasured the friendships she made at OSV, with people she fondly referred to as “the usual suspects,” (Ellen Rothman, and Peter and Trudy O’Connell), who filled her life with rich conversation and lots of love and laughter.

 
She is survived by two children, Kim M. Hesse and her husband, John Martire of Hopkinton, and Stephen T. Hesse and his wife, Naoko Sugiyama of Kokubunji, Japan. She has 3 grandchildren, Kate and Tai Martire, and Kye Hesse, who refer to her as “Dammie” and “Bata”, nicknames that she held dear. Martha was “the Matriarch” of the Hesse Martire family, which includes Amy Martire, Beth Cutter Hickman and Laura Cutter, and she shared a special closeness with her niece Martha Hesse and her family, Jay, Annie, and Mollie. Martha’s nephews and nieces also include Peter, Nathaniel (Alice), and Megan. She was predeceased by her brother, William M. McCormick (Warwick, RI) and married for 32 years to Charles T. Hesse (Providence, RI). Two friends of 70+ years who filled Martha’s life with joy are Nancy Sayles Evarts (Garrison, NY) and Jody Holmes (Wilton, CT).

Martha was a beautiful swimmer. During the summers when she lived on South Pond in Brookfield, MA, Martha loved to take long, daily swims. Some of her grandchildren’s best memories are of kayaking, fishing, swimming, and building snowmen on the lake. Later in life, Martha traveled each year to Japan to visit Steve, Naoko and Kye and shared close and lasting friendships with Naoko’s parents and friends of the family. Following her move to Worcester, MA, Martha and Amy Martire spent many happy summer evenings picnicking at the Jazz At Sunset outdoor concerts. Martha was a voracious reader and a skilled portrait photographer, and during her life dabbled in painting, sketching, playing the ukulele, and skiing.

The family thanks Martha’s doctors, Dr. Elizabeth Erban and Dr. Joshua Greenberg, for their many years of compassion and friendship. Martha will be missed dearly and remembered as an inspiration, the woman who continually beat the odds through numerous illnesses and surgeries, and always took great joy in sharing the lives of her family and friends.

Private family services will be taking place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center, Doctors Without Borders, the Sierra Club and Smith College. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

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May 23, 2021 - So it seems that when a “defining moment” happens in our lives, we inevitably can point to one person who had an impact. It was Patriots’ Day, 1970 and I was 15 years old. I remember I was in my garage helping my father change the oil in his car. He had the radio on at the time and I was listening to the play-by-play broadcast of the 1970 Boston Marathon.

I remember it was raining pretty intensely out and I remember thinking how hard it must be for the runners to endure those conditions for 26.2 miles. The leader of the race and eventual winner was Ron Hill of Great Britain. His victory left an indelible mark on my brain and I distinctly remember committing to my father that someday soon I would run the Boston Marathon, too.

Two years later, I tried as a 17-year old and dropped out in the hills of Newton only to be rushed to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital in an ambulance. The next year I came back as an 18-year old and finished my first Boston, vowing to run this race every year for the rest of my life. Next April will be my 50th. If it were not for Ron Hill, I may have never run Boston.

What he did that Patriots’ Day and what he accomplished as a world-class runner and someone who did not miss a day of running for over 52 years, I will never forget. We became friends via email. We were hoping to meet at the Boston Marathon about 10 years ago but it never happened. I was hoping someday he would return. Sadly, I just heard that Ron passed away today at age 82. For a person I never even met, I will miss him dearly and remember him forever. RIP my Boston inspiration all the way from Great Britain.

Dave McGillivray
President – DMSE Sports, Inc.
www.dmsesports.com

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Timothy E Lynch, 59

Timothy E. Lynch, 59, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, after a long illness. Born in Framingham on September 23, 1961, Tim was the son of C. Patrick Lynch of Hopkinton and the late Rosemary (Briggs) Lynch.

Besides his father, Tim is survived by his daughter, Brianna Murch of Bellingham; as well as five brothers, Patrick (Dianne) of Ashland, MA, Michael (Ruth) of Millville, MA, Daniel of Franklin, MA, William of S.C. and Andrew (Hillary) of Florida. He also leaves behind various relatives – aunts, uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the family’s convenience.

Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.

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