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Audrey Connolly, 81

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Audrey Connolly, 81, of Hopkinton (formerly Boston) entered into eternal peace on Thursday, November 9, 2017, surrounded by family in Westborough MA. Audrey was born April 27, 1936 in Boston to the late James W. Riggs of Newfoundland, Canada and the late Sadie Margaret Campbell Riggs of Prince Edward Island, Canada. She was raised in North Cambridge, MA and had an active childhood performing volunteer work for her church, dancing and performing in plays. She cherished her summers on Prince Edward Island with her mother's family and considered PEI her home away from home.

Holiday Tree Lighting & Caroling on the Common

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Come kick off the holiday season! Join Hopkinton Girl Scouts and Parks & Recreation for the annual Tree Lighting & Caroling on the Common on Saturday, December 2. Caroling and Hot Chocolate begin at 4:00, followed by the Tree-Lighting at 4:30pm and visits with Santa. Please bring new safe unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. The Girl Scouts will be collecting children's books for Project Just Because. Bring a letter for Santa's mailbox, and enjoy other fun activities for the whole family. Be sure to watch the weather, dress accordingly & consider bringing a flashlight.

Boy Scout Holiday Tree Sale Starts November 24th

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Hopkinton Boy Scout Troup 1 is selling fresh cut Christmas trees again this year. The tree lot behind CVS opens after Thanksgiving, on Friday, November 24 at 12:00pm. The trees are the fragrant traditional New England Balsam Fir (4-11 ft.) and the dark green, low-shedding, sturdy-branched Fraser Fir (5-12 ft.). The scouts will be selling trees until they are gone. Hours are Wed 4-7pm, Thurs 4-7pm, Fri 4-9pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Each year Troop 1 makes a special order to their vendor for the largest tree they can find to donate to the town.

Senate Passes Sweeping Healthcare Reform and Cost Containment Bill

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BOSTON- Last night the Massachusetts Senate passed sweeping healthcare reform legislation S.2022, An Act Furthering Health Empowerment and Affordability by Leveraging Transformative Health Care. The HEALTH act, passed by a vote of 33-6, focuses on both short and long terms goals on how to fix our healthcare system to lower costs, improve outcomes, and maintain access.

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Warns of Ongoing Telephone Scams

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MEDFORD, Mass. – The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is today warning residents of ongoing telephone scams in which perpetrators are posing as MSO employees.

The warning is being issued in response to recent incidents in which local residents reported calls from individuals falsely claiming to work for the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office. In multiple calls, scammers alleged those receiving them had missed jury duty and were subject to arrest unless they immediately paid a fine using gift cards.

Adeline (Preservati) Dailey, 92

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HOPKINTON - Adeline (Preservati) Dailey, 92, died Wednesday November 9, 2017 at her daughter's home in Hopedale. She was the widow of the late John E. Dailey, who died in 2009. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Prospero and Angelina (Perini) Preservati. She was a resident of Hopkinton for over 70 years.