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The Hopkinton Fire Department Chief Search Committee announced that it received eighteen applications for the Chief's position, nine of which were from out of state. "After a thorough review of each application, we have extended invitations for first round interviews to seven candidates," said Bob Levenson, Chair of the committee.

"We are very pleased with the quality of the candidates," said Chris LeClaire, the Newburyport, MA Fire Chief and a member of the committee.

Some of the most imaginative and original writers of ghost stories in the 20th century have been women. They helped create the modern ghost: a mixture of the old-fashioned Victorian gothic and science fiction. Rita Parisi from Waterfall Productions will present three ghost stories that probe the possibilities of other dimensions in time and human consciousness at the Hopkinton Public Library.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Special Town Meeting, the date has been changed from Monday, October 26 to Monday, November 9 at 6:30 PM.

Suitable for ages 10 and up.

On November 7, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Upton Woman’s Club will hold its Annual Fall Fair at the Blackstone Regional Tech High School, 65 Pleasant St., Upton, MA.

Come, see, touch and get an opportunity to win the much talked about famous and beautiful Upton Woman’s Club Handmade Quilt. Select from numerous vendors offering a large variety of items for you and your home - for the holidays and beyond. Enjoy delicious food from the “Kountry Kafe’.” Take home some home-made canned and baked goods. You will enjoy the unique crafts and pre-owned treasures on display.

To all Veterans and friends:

Quick, come grab a seat at the mess hall for your ration of chipped beef. This month it will be served on Friday, 6 November 2015, at 0900 hours at the Hopkinton Senior Center. Invite other veterans to enjoy the camaraderie and good chow.

Many local veterans are available to pass in review at various online links. Pay a visit,

MASHPEE/NAPLES, FL - Edward B. "Ted" Mitchell, 85, of Mashpee, MA. and Naples, FL. passed away on Oct. 10, 2015 at the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. He was the husband of Frances (Calia) Fabbricotti Mitchell and the late Dorothea M. (Carey) Mitchell who died in 1978.

Mr. Mitchell owned and operated Milly Mitchell's Restaurant in Mendon along with his family for many years before his retirement in 1985.

Chilly start this morning with temps rising to the mid 60's. Sunny and clear. Chance of showers tomorrow and then a cold front brings in some cold air for both Sunday and Monday morning. Could be some 20"s in low lying areas!