Hopedale June 2020

Hopedale
localtownpages
PRSRT STD
ECRWSS
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 142
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Postal Customer
Local
Vol. 6 No. 4 Free to Every Home and Business Every Month June 2020
Changes to the
2020 Annual Town Elections
TEST 2020-05-04 15:57:50
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
Three Years Vote for One
BRIAN R. KEYES
5 Plain Street Candidate for Re-election
(Write-in)
BOARD OF HEALTH
Three Years Vote for One
(Write-in)
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Five Years Vote for One
JASON G. MacDONALD
127 Mendon Street Candidate for Re-election
(Write-in)
LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Three Years Vote for One
(Write-in)
PARK COMMISSIONER
Three Years Vote for One
(Write-in)
PARK COMMISSIONER
Two Years Vote for One
MICHAEL J. LEDONE
93 Jones Road
(Write-in)
PLANNING BOARD
Five Years Vote for One
(Write-in)
PLANNING BOARD
Four Years Vote for One
ARTO ELI LEINO
17 Daniels Street
(Write-in)
PLANNING BOARD
One Year Vote for One
(Write-in)
Helping People Buy or Sell Homes
Professional Local Knowledge
25 Yr. Hopedale Resident
CHARRON
Tree Service
BELLINGHAM, MA
508-883-8823
FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED
KEVIN LEMIRE, OWNER
1060 Pulaski Blvd., Bellingham, MA 02019
The Voice of Your Community
ROAD COMMISSIONER
Three Years Vote for One
(Write-in)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Three Years Vote for One
KRISTI BRYTOWSKI
70 Bancroft Park
(Write-in)
TREE WARDEN
Three Years Vote for One
LEO F. LYONS
24 Dutcher Street Candidate for Re-election
(Write-in)
WATER AND SEWER
COMMISSIONER
Three Years Vote for One
JAMES M. MORIN
33 Harmony Trail Candidate for Re-election
(Write-in)
Randy Lehman, Realtor
Cell: 508-633-2541
rlehman@afonsore.com
• COMMERICAL & RESIDENTIAL
• TREE REMOVAL BY BUCKET TRUCK /CRANE
• LAND CLEARING
• STUMP GRINDING
• STORM DAMAGE
• SNOW REMOVAL
• FIREWOOD SALES
CharronTreeCompany.com
CharronTreeService@yahoo.com
By Susan Manning
Staff writer
Thanks to the Covid - 19 pandemic, the
annual town elections were moved from May
12 to June 16.
According to Town Clerk Lisa Pedroli,
There hasn’t been any negative feedback
from the public regarding these changes
“I have not heard any concerns about
moving the election,” she said, noting that
the Selectmen also spoke about it last week
at their meeting.
It was decided that any incumbent official
whose term would have expired on May
12, would remain in their position until the
election.
New deadlines involved with the change
of election date include:
• New voter registration, Friday, June 5
at 8 PM (Residents can register online at
www.registertovotema.com, as long as you
have a signature on file with the Registry
of Motor Vehicles, which could be a MA
driver’s license or a State ID card.)
WE TRAIN YOUR DOG
Drop Off Your Dog for Day Training
Then We Teach You
How to Follow
Through at Home.
CALL, MESSAGE, OR EMAIL US TODAY!
508-478-6390
ONE-ON-ONE
FREE Doggie Daycare
www.PawsBedandBiscuit.com
ELECTION
continued on page 2
Hopedale Softball
Looking for its Fourth
Straight Sectional Title
By Christopher
Tremblay, Staff
Sports Writer
Entering the 2020 season,
the Hopedale softball
team was looking to secure
its fourth straight Division
3 Central Championship.
Having won the Sectionals
over the last three
years, the Blue Raiders
were looking to get past the
Semi Final round of the
State Tournament, where
they’ve fallen all three years
at the hands of Turner
Falls. While Hopedale may
have been hoping to exercise
the demons of the past,
the Blue raiders couldn’t
have expected what they
were about to experience.
“It is always our goal to
play as well as we can and
make it into the tournament,
win the Sectionals
and then the States. It’s
been pretty much the same
thing over the eight years
I’ve been here,” Hopedale
Coach Shanna Lathrop
said. “This season was
going to be something that
we have never had to deal
with before.”
Playing in the Dual Valley
Conference, Hopedale
has always scheduled a season
with schools not only in
Division 3, but Division 1
and 2 as well to get ready
for the tournament. The
challenging schedule has
shown to be the right move
for the Blue Raiders as they
have owned the Sectional
Tournament but have not
been able to get past the
SOFTBALL
continued on page 3
Hopedale’s Premier Choice for Martial
Arts Training
THE
MARTIAL
INSTINCT
SELF DEFENSE
Hapkido
Children & Adults
1 Month w/Uniform
$
49.99
60C Mellen Street | Hopedale | 508-634-0030
www.TMI-SELFDEFENSE.com themartialinstinct@gmail.com
Sacred Heart Church “Twice Blessed” Thrift Shop
During the Covid-19 Pandemic the Sacred Heart Church
will remain closed until further notice.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Covid-19 Victims
as well as the First Responders and Essential Workers.
Store Hours:
Every Thursday 9:00a.m.- 3:00p.m.
Saturday 10:00a.m.- 1:00p.m.
Sunday 9:00a.m.- 12:00p.m.
sacredhearthopdale.org
Like us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/twiceblessedthriftshophopedale/
187 Hopedale Street | Hopedale, MA 01747 | 508.473.1900

Page 2 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com June 2020
ELECTION
continued from page 1
• Applications for Absentee
voting ballots, Sunday, June
15 at noon
• Applications for early voting
ballots, Sunday, June 15 at
noon
According to the town’s website,
The law states that there
must be two alternatives to voting
in person on Election Day. If
a resident does not want to vote
in person due to COVID-19
concern, or they have a physical
disability or religious belief
that prevents them from voting
in person, they can apply for an
absentee ballot. It needs to be returned
to the town clerks office
by 6 PM on Monday, June 16.
The other alternative method
is early voting by mail. Any resident
can get an early voting ballot
and they must be returned to
the town clerks office by 6 PM on
Monday, June 16, similar to the
absentee ballot. It’s important to
note that there will be no physical
early voting locations; early
voting is only being done for this
election via mail.
Pedroli said she does not expect
any changes to how absentee
in early voting ballots are
tallied.
“I am still counting all the
absentee and early voting ballots
the same way, they will be put
through the tabulator during the
day of the election,” she said.
Any financial gains that will
be seen from changing the election
date will come with the
number of election workers and
The fewer hours to vote.
“I will be having less election
workers working that day and
the hours will be shortened to
1-6pm, so there might be a little
cost savings at this election,” she
said.
Absentee and early voting ballots
are counted the day of the
election and included in the final
vote tally.
“There are some empty seats,
so the hand counting of the
write-ins might take some time
at the end of the night,” Pedroli
said, but they will be included
If anyone has trouble downloading
the application, a handwritten
or typed note with your
signed name on it may be mailed
to the town clerk. The address is:
PO Box 7, Hopedale MA 01747
to the attention of Lisa M. Pedroli,
or scanned and emailed
to lpedroli@hopedale-ma.gov.
ATTENTION DOG OWNERS OF HOPEDALE
A photo of the request taken
with your phone and emailed
is also acceptable. A phone call
or voicemail is not an allowed
method for requesting an absentee
or an early voting ballot.
Petroni said her advice for this
election?
“I encourage voters to absentee
or early vote if possible.
Forms are available on the front
page of the website,” she said.
localtownpages
Want to be in a short film about your wonderful dog? We know there are
some fantastic fur friends in Hopedale. Make your dog a local TV star.
Published Monthly
Mailed FREE to the
Community of Hopedale
Circulation: 2,500
households & businesses
Publisher
Chuck Tashjian
Editorial
Susan Manning
Send Editorial to:
editor@hopedaletownnews.com
Advertising Sales Manager
Jen Schofield
508-570-6544
Production & Layout
Michelle McSherry
Advertising Department
508-570-6544
jenschofield@localtownpages.com
Ad Deadline is the
15th of each month.
Localtownpages assumes no
financial liability for errors or
omissions in printed advertising and
reserves the right to reject/edit
advertising or editorial submissions.
The Sr. Center is working on a program for Hopedale Cable TV on
“Dogs of Hopedale”. If you or anyone you know would like to showcase your
pet please contact the Sr. Center at (508)634-2208. All filming will take place outside,
respecting proper social distancing precautions. Sorry cats, next time.
Grow Your Business
with Local Advertising
For only $75 per month your ad can reach
over 2,500 people in Hopedale!
Increase your revenue today! Contact Jen Schofield at
508-570-6544 or jenschofield@localtownpages.com to
develop an advertising strategy for your budget.
© Copyright 2020 LocalTownPages

June 2020 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 3
SOFTBALL
continued from page 1
Semi Final round of the State
Tournament.
While the girls were preparing
for the season to get underway,
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie
Baker mandated that everyone
stay at home until May 4. With
that said, the spring sports season
was immediately put on hold.
“This was the easier round to
deal with,” the Hopedale coach
said. “The season would be cut
down, but we still would have the
opportunity to get back onto the
field. It was going to be tough,
but we had means to get through
it.”
With the season on hold for
the time being Lathrop knew that
it was not going to be easy. First,
she would only have a week, once
the kids went back to school, to
hold practices and tryouts before
the shortened 12 game season
got underway. Second, she had
to find a way to keep the girls in
shape and ready to play.
“We did a lot of bonding during
that time,” she said. “We had
a Google Zoom meeting, supplied
the girls with virtual clinics
where they could watch videos
and strategies while keeping their
minds focused on the game and
staying positive for when we did
open up.”
As the Blue Raiders continued
to keep not only their skills
but their minds as well sharp the
news was only going to get worse
and as May fourth loomed closer
to becoming a reality, the girls
soon found out the inevitable was
about to happen. Baker eventually
extended the stay at home
recommendation until the end of
the school year, which in all results
spelled the end of the spring
athletic seasons before they could
actually start.
“The cancelling of the season
was tough, especially on our two
seniors (shortstop Rowe Murphy
and Lena Swift, two of the three
Hopedale captains for the upcoming
season),” Lathrop said.
“They are both super involved in
the sport and this was their sport.
Having no season brings no closure
to their high school softball
careers.”
Although the Blue Raiders
had lost five seniors to graduation,
a junior who graduated
early and the team’s third basemen,
who transferred to Florida,
Lathrop still had faith in her team
getting back to the State Tournament
for the fourth straight year.
“We may have only had three
returning starters (juniors Bianca
Fitch and Carly Smith to
go along with Murphy, but you
never say never,” the Hopedale
Coach said. “These girls had
worked hard while developing
bonds with the new players and
the skill level was there to take us
back to the tournament.”
For the seniors not being able
to finish out their high school careers
on the field leaves a lingering
feeling; would they have been
able to win 4 Sectional Championships
in their four years? It
also leaves a lingering feeling to
would this be the year they could
get past Turner Falls and have a
shot at the State Title. Hopedale
will never know.
“These girls grew up playing
this game for Hopedale since the
seventh grade and just like that
it’s over,” the Coach said. “we’re
going to try to find time to get
these kids to play one last time,
but its not the ideal situation with
how things are playing out. It’s
very emotional.”
Come next fall, Lathrop sees
a very interesting situation forming
as it will be about two years
since the team last stepped onto
a softball field come next spring.
“Not playing this year we
were not able to fill the vacant
spots left by our seniors and we’re
going to loss two more. Who is
going to step up to take control
o the openings and who will be
our leaders next spring,” Lathrop
said. “Luckily, we had a very
strong junior class this year, but it
will still be interesting to see who
is ready to a take on a key role
not having stepped on a field in
almost two years.”
Hopedale Mini-Storage
Hopedale Mini-Storage
Storage For All Your Needs
Storage For All Your Needs
Located at 6 Business Way in Hopedale
Located at 6 Business Way in Hopedale
Are You a
Caregiver for an
Elder with
Alzheimer's or Dementia?
Are you or one of your family members a caregiver for an elder?
Tri-Valley Elder Service has Caregiver Scholarships available for respite services
and assistive devices. As a caregiver, you may use scholarship funds to pay another
family member or a friend to provide some needed respite care for your
loved one. Could you use devices like cameras and other technical equipment to
make your daily life a little easier? Please contact Laura Black Silver at Tri-
Valley @Lblack@Tves.org or call the Hopedale Sr. Center at (508)634-2208.
(508) 478-6996 or (888) 317-4910
(508) 478-6996 or (888) 317-4910
Open 7 Days a Week
Security Fence & Lighting
Open 7 Days a Week
Month-to-Month Leasing
Commercial & Residential
Three Unit Sizes
Insurance Available
Security Fence & Lighting
Month-to-Month Leasing
Commercial & Residential
Three Unit Sizes
Insurance Available

Page 4 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com June 2020
Food Assistance is Available
You may have never needed or considered applying
for Food Stamps. Now is a very different time. We
urge anyone who needs help obtaining sufficient
food to call us for application assistance or a voucher
to The Milford, MA Food Pantry. All inquires are confidential.
The Hopedale Sr. Center assists all
Hopedale residents regardless of their age. We can
be reached at (508)634-2208. Spread the word.
Concert Series,
Hopedale Day
Canceled
It is with deep regret that the Hopedale Cultural Council
has announced the cancelation of the summer band
concert series and the Hopedale Day in the Park that was
scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2020. This decision
was made out of concern for the health and safety of
participants and attendees.
Billi Manning, Chair HCC
HOUSE
MUFFIN
CAFE
• Open Daily
• Bakery with Fresh Muffins/Pastries
• Breakfast and Lunch Sandwiches
• Best Blueberry Muffins Since Jordan Marsh
FREE SMALL COFFEE
with a purchase of a muffin with this coupon
HOP
HOP
Life, Health & Estate Planning,
Peace of Mind in Uncertain Times
Dennis Sullivan,
Esq CPA LLM
These are challenging times.
We are being called upon as a
community to help one another.
We want to educate people on
steps you can take now that will
protect you and those you love.
Having critical documents in
place should something happen
to you or a loved one is more
important than ever. It can feel
intimidating, overwhelming or
even scary to plan for the possibility
that you may not be able
to make your own decisions, but
please keep in mind that planning
for these scenarios does not make
them more likely to happen. Taking
this time to plan ahead gives
you control and reduces the stress
that comes with health concerns.
Let’s review what you can do
to achieve peace of mind while
at home.
• Review any current health,
financial, estate and asset
protection documents. You
must make sure they are up
to date. You’ll be surprised to
read that a great percentage
of such documents are obsolete
(studies show some 86%
fall into this category due to
changes in personal circumstances,
laws, and events).
Expire 6-30-2020
Receive 10% off any cake
with this coupon
All our cakes are made from scratch on the premises
Expire 6-30-2020
Muffinhousecafe
116 Main Street, Medway
(508) 533-6655
32 Hasting Street, Rte 16. Mendon
(508) 381-0249
MuffinHouseCafe@gmail.com
Might your documents be
outdated? Are your goals
and objectives you had back
then? Have any beneficiaries
or designations changed? Are
the trustees named still who
you want? If you’ve designated
a power-of-attorney
(health and/or proxy), is this
still a viable selection? If
you’ve stated a guardian or
guardians for your children,
is the person or persons still
desired? Has anyone’s health
deteriorated so that he or she
is now unable to act on your
behalf as you originally intended?
• If you haven’t taken steps to
put a will, trust documents,
a power-of-attorney, or such
documents in place. Now is
the time to get them done
• It’s also important that you
keep a list handy in case you
are unable to act on your own
behalf, and let designated individuals
know where it is
located. Things to include:
Estate planning attorney and
financial professionals you
rely on, bank account/safety
deposit box information, titles
to vehicles, home mortgage
or title details, credit card
information, passwords to
any digital/on-line accounts,
passports, birth certificate,
Social Security card, etc.
This will prevent the state, a
court, medical institution or a
funeral home to step in and
take charge.
• According to the American
Medical Association, 67% of
people do not have access to
their healthcare agents when
admitted to a hospital or
emergency room. Basic life,
health, and emergency plans
need to be accessible to you
and your family prior to an
emergency. For example, we
provide clients with a wallet
card with all of this information
for anyone 18 and over.
You can get these documents
prepared by contacting an estate
planning attorney. Many attorneys,
including Dennis Sullivan
& Associates are using teleconferencing
to meet with clients.
Massachusetts has also recently
passed an emergency bill to
allow remote signings, including
witnessing and notarizing documents.
This allows people to put
protections in place now while
social distancing. Stay healthy,
stay safe and be prepared.
Pink Bag Recycling
Resumes
Due to COVID-19
pandemic, the following
actions have been taken:
* E.L. Harvey & sons
has suspended its bulk item
pickup service through
May 18th. This date
could change. This does
not include white goods.
* Simple Recycling
Pink Bag service resumed
May 11th.
* The Hopedale Recycle
Center opened on
May 9th.
The Board of Health will keep residents updated with further
changes as they happen.

June 2020 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 5
Hopedale - Bancroft Memorial Library News
Library Closure
The Library is closed until
further notice in compliance with
Governor Baker’s emergency
order. Please follow us on our
website or on Facebook to stay
updated. If you have any questions,
please contact the Library.
Book Returns
Patrons may still return library
materials through the book
drops. However, please note that
items will be quarantined and
will not be checked in right away.
All due dates have been moved
to July 1 in the system and any
overdue fines accrued during the
closure will be waived.
OverDrive and Libby
App
While the libraries are closed,
our online services are always
open! With your library card,
you can access e-books, audiobooks,
e-magazines, and video.
If you don’t have a library card,
no problem! Residents of Massachusetts
who live in a town
with a C/W MARS member library
can use their mobile phone
number as a temporary library
card for access to our electronic
resources. To get started, visit
https://cwmars.overdrive.com/
or download the Libby app for
iOS or Android and click on
“Sign up for an instant digital
card”.
If you need assistance, please
contact the director, Robyn York,
at ryork@cwmars.org.
Wowbrary
The library is closed. So sad!
I bet you thought that the new
book deliveries stopped when we
closed. Surprise! We’re still ordering
and receiving new books,
audio books and movies every
week! Would you like to see all of
the new items that we have waiting
for you when we open again?
Then sign up for WOWBRARY!
It’s easy!
Just go to www.hopedalema.gov
and click on the library.
Scroll to the bottom of the page
and above the Library Contacts
you will see Sign up for Wowbrary.
Click, add the zip code of
the library you would like to receive
info about, add your email
and... PRESTO! You will receive
an email every Wednesday with
new books, audio books and
movies!
New items will be ready and
waiting on the shelves when everyone
can visit once again!
Stay-At-Home-Bingo
Practice social distancing and
win with our Stay-At-Home-
Bingo! Complete a square and
send photo evidence to ksheehan@cwmars.org.
Earn a virtual
badge with each activity. Complete
5 in a row, column, or diagonal
and win a button! Bingo
sheets will be available on Facebook
and the Library’s website
on June 1st. Paper copies will also
be available on the book drop at
the Children’s Room entrance.
This activity is open to all ages.
Ongoing Monthly Library
Events
Helen Symonds Book Group
The Helen Symonds Book
Group will not meet in June. We
hope to be able to meet again
on September 9, 2020. Books to
be discussed in the Fall will be
posted in August.
Remember you can download
books online through the
Library’s website. Other free online
resources are offered through
the Boston Public Library. Get
a free e-card online to use the
BPL resources (bpl.org). Explore
Hoopla for e-books, music, TV
shows and comics. You will need
to sign up for a separate Hoopla
account and download the app.
Also check out RBdigital for audiobooks.
Stay safe, enjoy the
summer and keep reading!
News from the Marjorie
Hattersley Children’s
Room
Virtual Storyhour with Mrs.
Kraimer
Join us on Facebook! Mrs.
Kraimer is offering a live Virtual
Storyhour on Fridays in June at
11am.
Take And Make Bags
Looking for something to do
We beat ALL
competitor pricing.
774-287-1133
Dumpsters AvAilAble
let us CleAn Out YOur unwAnteD Junk
Serving Metro-West and Beyond!
$25 off
a full truck or dumpster if you
mention the local town pages
Not to be combined with any other offer
see website fOr DetAils
with the kids? Take and Make
Bags for ages 3-7 are coming
soon! Based on a weekly theme,
borrow a book and grab a bag
to make a small craft at home.
Check out the Library’s website
or Facebook page for updates.
For updates throughout the
month, Friend us on Facebook,
sign up at www.hopedale-ma.
gov/subscribe to receive library
news via email, and be sure to
add the Mobile App to your
phone for up-to-date reminders.
The library webpage is - https://
www.hopedale-ma.gov/bancroftmemorial-library
$299
15 Yard Dumpster
Not to be combined with any other offer
AffordableJunkRemoval@gmail.com
www.TakeAwayJunk.com
Staying Safe During The Time
Of Coronavirus
In an effort to protect our
first responders, we ask that
when you dial 911 or our business
line 508-634-2227 for
any reason that requires our
response to your residence.
Please advise the Dispatcher
if you are experiencing
any flu like symptoms or
you are under quarantine.
Thank You for your assistance
in the matter. As always,
the men and women of the
Hopedale Police and Fire Departments
are here when you
need us.
The Town of Hopedale,
through the Board of Health,
Public Safety, and Emergency
Management departments,
is working closely to monitor
and prepare for COVID-19.
Town officials continue to discuss
protective measures in accordance
with Massachusetts
Department of Public Health
and CDC guidelines.
The most current information
can be found at the links
below:
DPH Coronavirus website:
https://www.mass.gov/
resource/information-on-theoutbreak-of-coronavirus
State website on States of
Emergency: https://www.
mass.gov/service-details/
state-of-emergency-information
CDC website:
https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-nCoV/
summary.html
State of emergency declaration:
https://www.mass.
gov/executive-orders/no-
591-declaration-of-a-state-ofemergency
Public Health officials
strongly encourage you to
take these important steps:
Cover your mouth - when
you cough or sneeze use a tissue
or your inner elbow, not
your hands.
Wash your hands- with
soap and water or use an alcohol-based
sanitizing gel.
Stay at home if you are sick
and avoid close contact with
others.
Frequently clean touch
points such as doorknobs,
handles, and common surface
areas.
For more information,
please call the Board of
Health at 508-634-2203 x222.

Page 6 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com June 2020
Building Developmental Relationships
During the COVID-19 Crisis
Young people thrive when
they experience close connections
with adults who provide
encouragement, support, and
care. Known as developmental
relationships (Search-Institute.
org), these meaningful connections
have a powerful influence
in shaping young lives.
Decisions at Every Turn
(DAET) uses The Search Institute’s
Developmental Relationships
framework to help promote
thriving youth behaviors (while
protecting against unhealthy behaviors)
and build assets among
young people that foster values,
commitment, identity, and competencies.
Youth that experience
a greater number of developmental
relationships are more
likely to have life-long positive
outcomes and be resilient in the
presence of challenges.
Today, our youth are facing
an unprecedented set of circumstances
and experiences. The
Search Institute has developed
a Developmental Relationships
checklist with school staff and
youth leaders in mind during
this separation (although any
adult can use these!) to help build
these critical relationships to help
young people cope during the
COVID-19 crisis.
5 Ways to Build Developmental
Relationships During the
COVID-19 Crisis
Express Care: Show me that I
matter to you
• Send a note that says you are
thinking about them during
this crisis.
• Ask how they are spending
their time at home during the
crisis.
Challenge Growth: Push me
to keep better
• Ask young people what they
are or could be doing to help
their parents, siblings, or others
get through this difficult
time.
• Ask young people to set one
personal goals for something
they want to achieve during
the time they are away from
school and periodically check
in on their progress.
Provide Support: Help me
complete tasks and achieve goals
• Ask young people how they
are feeling about the world,
themselves, and the future
during crisis. Tell them that
you really hear them when
they respond and that you
care about their feelings.
Share Power: Treat me with
respect and give me a say
• Let young people design and/
or lead some of the virtual activities
and lessons in a class or
group.
• Invite young people to tell you
how they think you can support
them during their time
away from your school or
program.
• Let young people help create
a daily schedule that includes
school lessons, personal time,
and family meals & activities.
Expand Possibilities: Connect
me with people and places
that broaden my world
• Tell young people about a
crisis or difficult experience
that you went thorough when
you were young and share
how that crisis or experience
shaped who you are today.
• Ask young people to use the
Web and social media to explore
how young people very
different from them around
the country or around the
world are experiencing the
response to COVID-19.
Learn more about how DAET
is using the Search Institute’s Developmental
Assets and Developmental
Relationships frameworks
in our special edition newsletter,
Building Youth Assets (and
happy & healthy kids!) through
Caring Adult Relationships, included
as this month’s Ashland
Local Town Pages insert.
To view or download the
Search Institute complete
checklist, visit www.searchinstitute.org/wp-content/
uploads/2020/03/Coronaviruschecklist.pdf.
To learn more
about Decisions at Every Turn,
visit www.AshlandDecisions.org.
Shine News: Medicare Special Enrollment Periods
As a result of the current
COVID 19, Emergency Medicare
has announced a Special
Enrollment Period for folks
that had difficulty enrolling in
Medicare Part B, C or D. This
enrollment period is as follows:
Medicare Part B the Special Enrollment,
called the Equitable
Relief is for four months starting
March 17 and ending on
June 17 . The Medicare Part C
& D Special Enrollment Period
is for four months starting on
March 1st and ending on June
30 . If you feel you are entitled
to one of these Special Enrollments
call SHINE to speak with
a counselor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Always remember that if you
are turning 65 you should contact
Social Security to enroll in
Medicare. Medicare eligibility
has no connection to your eligibility
for Social Security benefits.
Also, coverage from the Health
Connector does not exempt you
from this requirement to enroll
in Medicare, as you will lose
your Health Connector subsidy
when you turn 65. If you have
any questions you should contact
your SHINE regional office
at 1-800-243-4636 Option #3
or call the Hopedale Sr. Center
at (508)634-2208.
CENTRAL MASS SHINE
WEBSITE
You can visit us on the web at
www.shinema.org. Our site has
recently added more valuable
information and links to other
agencies public benefit applications
that can help pay for your
costs if you qualify.
Trained SHINE (Serving
Health Information Needs of
Everyone) volunteers can help
you! They offer free, unbiased,
confidential counseling on all
aspects of health insurance
to anyone on Medicare. Call
your senior center at (508)634-
2208 and ask for a SHINE appointment.
You can also call
1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-
4636), then press or say 3. Once
you get the SHINE answering
machine leave your name and
number. A volunteer will call
you back. You can now visit us
on the internet at www.shinema.
org
Looking to advertise your business?
Contact Jen: 508 570 6544
Jenschofield@localtownpages.com
Prompt, Courteous Service
to the Metrowest Area for over 40 years!
LANDSCAPE MATERIALS
Great Products, Service & Prices! WE DELIVER
Four varieties of mulch: Hemlock, Pine, Blend & Black, Screened Loam,
Playground Mulch, Wood Chips, Specialty Stone, Gravel, Sand and more
508-435-5376 MCINTYRELOAM.COM
Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4:30pm | Saturday 7:30am-12:00pm | 117 Wood Street, Hopkinton
New England
Inc.
Ballistic Services
Instant cash paid for
your valuable firearms.
Call today for a confidential consultation
508-381-0230 • www.neballistic.com

June 2020 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 7
Mass Audubon Opening Some Trails
Great news! After careful
analysis and discussions with
local officials, we have determined
that we can safely open
trails on many of our wildlife
sanctuaries for local visitation.
These sanctuaries were selected
based on a variety of conditions
including being able to
manage capacity for expected
level of use (on the trails and
in the parking areas) as well as
support from the communities
where they are located.
Visit our website to see:
The list of sanctuaries that are
open for local visitors
Guidelines on how to visit
safely
Answers to any questions you
may have
We are so grateful to our
members and supporters for
sticking with us during these challenging
times. Every decision we
have made so far has been in an
effort to help stop the spread of
COVID-19 and keep our communities
safe. At the same time,
we know how important access
to the outdoors is for mental and
physical health.
We are asking for your help
to keep these sanctuaries open
so we can all benefit from nature
and stop the spread of COVID-
19. Please stay local, stay safe,
and stay healthy.
NEW ENGLAND REGLAZE
NOW $ 299. 00
Don’t replace
your old tub, reglaze it!
Tubs, tile sinks and
much more
We do any TUB!
CALL US NOW
617-895-7771
www.newenglandreglaze.com
Advertise With Us! Call Jen (508) 570-6544
SAVE
$100
WITH AD
Reg. $ 399
Color, travel, may apply.
The touchless way to pay!
Attention Homeowners
Add some CoLor to your Home!
Will social distance and wear mask and gloves
to ensure comfort of clients.
We know colors!
Interior & Exterior Painting
Kitchen Cabinets Refinished
Powerwash & Handyman Skills
2 Old Fuddy Duddy Painters with 30+ years experience
SAVING MARRIAGES ONE HOME AT A TIME!
Call for an Estimate • BILL 508-868-5226
Introducing Mobile Wallet!
Now you can make fast, secure payments online, in-app and at
participating retailers with just a tap of your smartphone!
Set up is a breeze- simply add your MFB Debit Card to the mobile
wallet on your smartphone or tablet, and you're ready to shop!
Visit MilfordFederal.com to learn
more about Mobile Wallet!
Milford | Whitinsville | Woonsocket

Page 8 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com June 2020
Eye Health
Keeping You Safe during
Your Eye Examination
by
Pearls
Spa, Salon & Medical
Thanks, Dad!
MAC MED
Take Some Time for Relief
SECRETS
and Relaxation
Massage
therapy is a lot
more than one
might imagine.
It’s a form of
meditation.
The 90-minute
massage offers
Deborah Freeman Presented warm by relaxation
MacDonald
Deborah
owner, Mac Med
Freeman in MacDonald a calm
and Brittany environment
Kessel
where knotted muscles get total
attention. Mac Med offers you
the choice of a full 60, 90 or 120
minute “on the
table” massage
session. Guests
may request a
quiet massage (no
talking please!),
use of heat or
no heat and your
choice of a female
or male therapist.
Would you be
a different person
without pain?
The CureWave
Diode Laser offers beneficial
treatment to relieve and repair
inflammation; alleviate acute
and long-standing pain, including
sciatica, Planter fasciitis, sinus
congestion and more. This procedure
also speeds tissue repair.
Patients find this therapy
comfortable and soothing and
report an increased range of
motion and better sleep. Immediate
relief is typically felt in the
first procedure. You don’t even
think about taking pharmaceuticals,
because you feel so much
better.
Purchase a Duet Service
Receive a $25 Gift
Certificate
for future services.
Schedule Appointment by 6.30.2020
Mention or bring ad to receive offer
Please call Debbie at ext.3 for
customized information and pricing.
(508) 478-9888
127 East Main St., Milford
www.macmedspa.com
www.macmedspa.com
By Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D.,
Milford Franklin Eye Center
Eye health and examinations
are important. Eye conditions
and diseases like glaucoma,
macular degeneration, cataracts
and infections will not stop progressing
if there is an epidemic.
Practices are adhering to the recommended
coronavirus safety
measures to protect their patients,
staff and physicians. It is
important to communicate these
protocols to our patients.
The CDC has developed a
facilities. Although Client: designed for
1.875” wide x 10” deep
Optical
Shop
On-Site
508-528-3344
750 Union Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Living Healthy
Susanne Odell Farber sue@sodellconsult.com 508.954.8148
useful infographic to recommend
Newspaper:
standard protocols for healthcare
outpatient dialysis facilities, it
can be used also as a guide for
ophthalmology clinics.
We have created our own
internal infographic or signage
Local Town
• Social
Pages
distancing in our clinics
Mac Med Spa, by changing Salon the and design Medical of our
MAC MED
SECRETS
with these considerations in
mind:
Here is how our practice is
meeting the CDC guidelines:
Our practice protects you by
paying special attention to:
• Personal hygiene for patients
Presented by
Deborah Freeman MacDonald
and Brittany Kessel
MILFORD - FRANKLIN
EYE CENTER
Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D. John F. Hatch, M.D.
Kameran A. Lashkari, M.D. Shazia S. Ahmed, M.D.
Michael R. Adams, O.D. Caroline Perriello Consigli, O.D.
SMILEFORVISION.COM
Saturday &
After Hours
Available
OUR PRACTICE IS OPEN. WE ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU!
YOUR EYES
DESERVE
THE BEST
www.macmedspa.com
and healthcare personnel
(HCP)
• All patients/HCP wear masks
• Strict screening protocols
• Monitoring HCP and patients
for symptoms
• Isolating symptomatic patients
in the clinic
• HCP use of PPE and proper
training
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols
• Limitations on patients in the
clinic
waiting rooms
• Encouraging staff and patients
to share concerns
• Being committed to our mission
and your health
1.875” wide x 9” deep
• Using Safety resources from
the CDC and the American
Academy of Ophthalmology
• Following Massachusetts State
Government guidelines
• Showing how you are staying
current with appropriate • Showing our changes on social
media, our Facebook page
guidelines
Here are the two and in this paper
• Adhering color to very templates strict internal
practice in protocols 9” and 10” in addition
to CDC
lengths: Don’t skip your eye exam,
guidelines
but take precautions.
If you’re due for an eye exam,
you may be nervous about going
to the doctor’s office. Rest assured
that ophthalmologists, like
all medical professionals, follow
strict hygiene and disinfection
guidelines.
You might notice some
changes to the regular routine:
• Your eye doctor uses a special
plastic barrier called a slitlamp
breath shield. This helps
block the exchange of breath
between patient and doctor.
• Your ophthalmologist will also
wear a mask.
Eye doctors recommend
the following precautions:
508-473-7939
160 South Main St (Rt 140)
Milford, MA 01757
• If you have a cough or a fever,
it’s essential to call your doctor’s
office ahead of time and
let them know. If your visit is
not an emergency, they may
ask you to stay home.
• If you arrive sick, your doctor
will ask you to wear a protective
covering or mask, and to
wait in a special room, so that
you won’t expose other patients.
• Your physician may wait until
after your slit-lamp eye exam
to talk with you or answer
questions.
• If you anticipate a cough or
sneeze during your exam,
move back from the microscope
and cover your face
with a tissue. Wash your hands
with soap.
At Milford-Franklin Eye Center,
we use state-of-the-art laser
technology to treat a variety of
eye problems and we continue to
support our communities during
this crisis. We sterilize equipment
between patients and screen patients
before they enter the building
and before they register. It is
important to care for your eyes
so avoid postponing your eye examinations
and follow-ups. Let
us know if you do not feel well
before you come in. With two
offices in Franklin and Milford
and a dedicated surgery center
in Milford, no more need to
travel hours for your eye care or
surgery. We are the area’s leading
eye care practice, with seven
providers and a team of 50 staff
and we continue to bring you
world-class eye care closer to
home- as always and now during
this health crisis.
For more details, see our ad
on this page.

June 2020 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 9
Immediate Local Business Assistance from the
Milford area chamber of commerce
Small Business STRONG Community
We are in an ever-evolving pandemic that is changing
the way we live, work and socialize.
We need to make the necessary changes to adapt to
this new “normal” so when we are finally past the crisis,
our communities and businesses are on solid-footing,
ready for a vibrant tomorrow.
We’ve assembled these resources so our businesses and
community members have
quick access to the resources and information they
need to face this challenge.
Website and other online help
While our top concern is for the safety and health of
our clients, teammates, and customers as well as their
families, we’re also well aware of the potential economic
impact to your business. The Milford Area Chamber
of Commerce is proudly partnering with Local Business
First to provide FREE or very low-cost immediate assistance
to local businesses severely affected by the Coronavirus
pandemic.
In order to do this, we will be engaging our talented
and experienced college students and tenured professionals
in the local community who have found themselves at
home with limited options for employment. Let us help
you!
Types of Services We Can Help With
Urgent Website Announcements
Google My Business Optimization
Online Payment / Gift Cards Setup
Social Media Setup
Newsletter Setup*
Blog Setup
Online Scheduling
Website Updates
Local Listings Submission*
* Some services require subscriptions. We are trying
very hard to work with our partners to offer discounted
rates through this difficult time. For example, the Chamber
members receive a 20% Constant Contact discount.
Important: Not all services are available on all platforms.
The website platforms we have most experience
with are Duda Website Builder and WordPress.
Support Your Local Businesses
The local businesses community needs your help in
learning new ways to conduct business, advertise, and
sell products online. Your donation will allow us to pair a
local business with a disrupted college student or tenured
professional. In this way, the students are given growth
opportunities while helping local businesses navigate these
challenging times. With every donation, we will promote
your business on our website and social media outlets to
say thank you.
Thank you so much for supporting both our local businesses
and our students!
Tri-Valley, Inc. - June 2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 2 3 4 5
Chicken Mornay Meatloaf & Gravy Roast Turkey & Gravy Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Cranberry Salad
Couscous Garlic Mashed Potatoes Cranberry Herb Stuffing Stewed Tomatoes Pasta Salad
Roman Blend Vegetables Scandinavian Vegetables Roasted Brussels Sprouts Green Beans Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Butterscotch Pudding Yogurt Cinnamon Pears Fresh Fruit Melon
Diet = SF Vanilla Pudding Whole Wheat Bread French Bread Italian Bread Sandwich Roll
Marble Rye Bread
8 9 10 11 12
Pork Rib-i-que Swedish Meatballs Sloppy Joe Chicken Cacciatore Fish with Crumb Topping
Macaroni & Cheese Mashed Potatoes Steak Cut Potato Wedges Gemelli Pasta Wild Rice
Green Beans Tuscany Style Vegetables Mixed Vegetables Roasted Broccoli Country Blend Vegetables
Fresh Orange Lemon Pudding Peaches Dessert Fruited Ambrosia
Sandwich Roll Diet = SF Tapioca Sandwich Roll Italian Bread Whole Wheat Bread
Marble Rye Bread
15 16 17 18 Father's Day Meal 19
Broc. & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Spaghetti & Meatballs Potato Crunch Fish Baked Ham Garlic Herbed Chicken
Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Herbed Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes Bread Stuffing
Roasted California Blend Peach Crisp Carrots Peas and Onions Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Baked Apples Diet = Peaches Dessert Dessert Vanilla Mousse
Peasant White Bread Italian Bread Pumpernickel Bread Marble Rye Bread Whole Wheat Bread
22 23 24 25 26
Beef with Hot Dog Stuffed Pepper Casserole Ranch Chicken Braised Beef
Peppers & Onions Baked Beans Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Rice Pilaf Gemelli Pasta
Steak Cut Potato Wedges Coleslaw Green Beans Stewed Tomatoes Broccoli
Glazed Carrots Fresh Fruit Lorna Doone Cookies Dessert Pears
Melon Hot Dog Bun Marble Rye Bread Pumpernickel Bread Italian Bread
Sandwich Roll
29 30
Chicken Pesto Beef Fajitas Meals on Wheels through Tri-Valley Elder Services
Red Bliss Potatoes Spanish Rice Hopedale, Ma residents' meals are coordinated by the Hopedale Sr. Center and our mealsite is in
Scandinavian Vegetables Black Beans & Corn Upton.
Oreos Pineapple Tri-Valley receives federal financial support under the Older Americans Act furnished by
Corn Muffin Pita Bread the Central Mass Agency on Aging and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Page 10 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com June 2020
Sports
Possible Lacrosse Tournament
By Christopher Tremblay
Staff sports writer
On Friday, April 24, the
Massachusetts Interscholastic
Athletic Association announced
that all high school sports for the
spring season would be called
off following the announcement
of Gov. Charlie Baker closing
schools in the state for the remainder
of the year.
While the high school spring
sport seasons came to a sudden
end due to the Coronavirus, the
(EMLCA) announced that they
were planning on hosting the
first ever Senior Classic, a tournament
for male lacrosse players
across Eastern Massachusetts.
The Senior Classic is tentatively
set to be hosted at three
sites across the state and is slated
to begin on July 19. The goal
of the tournament is to keep
the numbers low while allowing
coaches across the state to make
decisions for other possible tournaments
in the future for the programs,
boys, and girls.
The two-day tournament
would be held in three divisions
based on school size and MIAA
divisions. Each team would be
Blackstone
Valley’s
1st Choice!
composed of 10 or more players
and if a school can not reach that
number within its own school it
may pair up with another school
in the same situation.
Although this tournament is
not what anyone was hoping for,
but it not only would allow the
senior athletes to come together
once last time it’s better than not
having anything at all. Hope of
having a spring season was taken
away from the schools with Gov.
Baker’s announcement and at
this point this is an idea that will
allow the senior lacrosse players
some hope.
The EMLCA has put the
wheels in motion and the senior
lacrosse players now have a glimmer
of hope that they will get to
play in one last tournament before
they graduated from high
school.
Our Roofs will weather the storm!
Deal directly with the
owner Rob Chaille,
No outside salesman!
Roofing • Vinyl Siding • Windows
Residental & CommeRCial
Free Non-prorated Extended Warranties Covering
Labor & Material from 30 to 50 Years with
TAMKO or CERTAINTEED Shingles!
Chimney Repair & Rebuilt • Seamless Gutters
Over 26 years experience CS#69907 HIC#160483
~ NO OUTSIDE SALESMAN ~
508-NOR-EAST / 508-667-3278
Fully Insured www.NoreasterRoofing.com Uxbridge, MA
To ADVERTISE in THIS PAPER
email Jen at
jenschofield@localtownpages.com
Call Jen Schofield (508) 570-6544

By Linda Hixon
safety, but also tackled racial issues
and the “Me, too” movement.
License, #6 31. Equal Housing Lender.
License, #6331. Equal Housing Lender.
NMLS# 7 638 MA
NMLS# 76638 MA
Cell: 508-330-8487
Office: 508-473-0 1
mshain@vi lagemtg.com
mikeshain.vi lagemtg.com
Ce l: 508- 30-8487
Office: 508-473-0 1
By Linda Hixon
PRSRT STD
ECRWSS
Local
PAWS
continued on page 3
June 2020 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 11
Clean water begins with you.
Let's Think Blue.
Your Logo
Here
Senior Center
Currently Closed
The Hopedale Senior Center is currently
closed until further notice. We
know this is a difficult and lonely time for
so many people.
While the Senior Center is closed to
the public, we are available by phone at 508-634-2208.
Our Meals on Wheels program, limited critical medical transportation,
SHINE program and Outreach services continue.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
If you or someone you know needs assistance we will find a
safe and confidential way to assist them. Be safe, stay home!
Polluted runoff threatens the health of Massachusetts water. You can do your part at home, at work
and at play to help keep our streams clear of pollution after rain and snow melt.
For more tips and information visit www.thinkbluemassachusetts.org.
Scoop it! Pet waste is gross and can make you
sick. Bag and dispose of solid pet waste in trash
cans.
Close it! Rain water running off of trash cans sends waste
into nearby streams. Close your trash can lids, cover
dumpsters, and properly dispose of trash to keep pollution
locked away.
Grow Your Business
with Local Advertising
Stop it! Stormwater pollution often begins at construction
sites, but it doesn't have to. Take steps on your job site to
prevent dirt from washing into nearby streams, roads and
storm drains.
Credit: Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District
Catch it! Industries and businesses can keep oil, gas, and
grease from washing into streams. Use drip pans to catch
fluids. Keep absorbent materials close by to clean up small
spills. Fix leaks and clean up spills quickly.
Learn more at www.ThinkBlueMassachusetts.org
For only $75 per month your ad can reach
over 2,500 people in Hopedale!
Increase your revenue today! Contact Jen Schofield at
508-570-6544 or jenschofield@localtownpages.com to
develop an advertising strategy for your budget.
Hopedale
localtownpages
Vol. 5 No. 2 Free to Every Home and Business Every Month April 2019
Join the “Conversation on
Current Topics” at the
Hopedale Senior Center
“No topic is o f-limits,” said
Hopedale Council on Aging
Director Carole Mu len about
the ongoing “Conversation on
Current Topics” group. This
informal chat se sion cu rently
m ets twice a month at the
Hopedale Senior Center.
The March m eting was
no exception to that open conversation.
The group talked
about a myriad of topics,
many gleaned from the latest
headlines. On a recent Friday
morning, the group discu sed
health issues and personal
To attendee Arlene Williams,
it’s the respectful nature
of the discu sion that makes
The Voice of Your Community
her feel the group is a comfortable
space. “We’re here for
understanding,” Ms. Wi liams
said, noting that since he retirement
she can find conversation
lacking in her life. “I’m
grateful for the group,” she
noted. “Since I retried, I’m
alone quite a lot.” The group,
she said, is a place to expre s
and share but in a polite setting.
Pauline Wright, another
a tend e, agr ed. A former
dancer, Ms. Wright said she
find some of the toxic nature
of online discourse unse tling.
The Conversations on Cu rent
Topics group a lows for faceto-face
discu sion on any topic,
including Hopedale issues,
without fear of rancor. “There
wi l often be different political
views,” she said, adding that
Need A HOME LOAN?
Need A HOME LOAN?
Mike Shain
Mike Shain
mshain@vi lagemtg.com
154 West Str et | Milford, MA 01757
mikeshain.vi lagemtg.com
154 West Str et | Milford, MA 01757
Vi lage Mortgage Company, NMLS #6331 is licensed in the following states: Co necticut Mortgage Lender #7331, Ma sachuse ts Mortgage Lender License# MC6 31,
Massachusetts Third Party Loan Servicer Registration# LS6331, Rhode Island Licensed Lender # 20132 80 L, Maine Supervised Lender License# SLM 6 31, Vermont Lender License#
6750, Vermont Loan Servicer License# 6331-1, Licensed by the New Hampshire Banking Department, License# 19632-MB, Florida Mortgage Lender Service License# MLD1410, Nevada
Mortgage Banker License# 4375, Nevada Supplemental Mortgage Servicer License# 427, Regulated by the Colorado Division of Real Estate, New Jersey Residential Mortgage Lender
Village Mortgage Company, NMLS #6 31 is licensed in the fo lowing states: Co necticut Mortgage Lender #7 31, Massachuse ts Mortgage Lender License# MC6331,
Massachusetts Third Party Loan Servicer Registration# LS6 31, Rhode Island Licensed Lender # 20132880 L, Maine Supervised Lender License# SLM 6 31, Vermont Lender License#
6750, Vermont Loan Servicer License# 6 31-1, Licensed by the New Hampshire Banking Department, License# 19632-MB, Florida Mortgage Lender Service License# MLD1410, Nevada
Mortgage Banker License# 4375, Nevada Supplemental Mortgage Servicer License# 427, Regulated by the Colorado Division of Real Estate, New Jersey Residential Mortgage Lender
even in the current political climate
the group is respectful of
each other’s views.
“It can sometimes get quite
emotional, but is always very
respectful,” Hopedale Community
House Program Director
Tara Chambers said.
Carole Mullen ca led the
meetings a place to talk about
common events or even discuss
ideological ideas. “It’s a smorgasbord
of topics,” she said.
The next Conversation on
Cu rent Topics wi l be held on
Friday, April 5 and again on
Friday, April 19. Both m eting
start at 10:15 a.m. at the
Hopedale Senior Center, located
inside the Hopedale
Community House, 43 Hope
Str et. For more information,
ca l the Hopedale Council on
Aging at 508 634-2208.
BOARDING AND
DOGGIE DAYCARE
Where Dogs Come to
Relax and Have Fun!
boarding and doggie daycare
A Truly Enjoyable Experience for
Your Furry Family Member
Veterinarian Recommended
www.PawsBedandBiscuit.com
97 Mi lvi le Rd, Mendon
508-478-6390
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 142
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Postal Customer
Paws Bed and Biscuit:
A Loving Family to
Care for your Fur Baby
when you Can’t
The testimonials on
a local busine s website
speak highly of a place
that cares for the most
precious loved ones.
“He cried as we drove
away and pa sed by
one of his new playmates,”
one customer
stated. “Within an
hour of ge ting home
he was out like a light.
Best night sleep!” But
this testimonial isn’t about a child.
The loved one is a dog, and the
daycare this client praising P.A.W.S. Bed and Biscuit.
Started in 2008 by Daniel
and Maegan Antone lis, P.A.W.S.
Bed and Biscuit is conveniently
located at 97 Mi lvi le Road in
Mendon, about a mile o f Route
16. The se ting is quiet and rural,
and Daniel and Maegan live on
site, just steps away from their
doggie hotel and play land.
P.A.W.S. is not your average
dog care center. Daniel has 26
years of experience in the canine
Looking to advertise your business?
Contact Jen: 508 570 6544
Jenschofield@localtownpages.com
Visit our website: localtownpages.com
to read online
Limited Time Offer: FREE Bath & Nail Trim*
*with package purchase
DOGGIE DAYCARE
INCLUDED
WITH TRAINING
Mendon, Massachusetts
CALL or email TODAY!
508-478-6390
VOTED #1 BEST PET SERVICES!
Family@pawsbedandbiscuit.com
www.PawsBedandBiscuit.com I 97 Millville Rd., Mendon I 508-478-6390

Page 12 Hopedale Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com June 2020
Milford Regional Medical Center updated policies due to Covid-19
COVID-19 Screening Assessment
& Hotline
If you have symptoms, fill
out the form here: https://
www.milfordregional.org/
coronavirus-covid-19-update/
covid-19-screening-form/ and
a healthcare professional will get
back to you OR call our information
hotline at 508-717-3702
between 8AM - 8PM.
As a healthcare institution,
Milford Regional’s top priority
is the health and safety of our
patients and staff. We also want
to be a resource on COVID-19
that links you with the most upto-date,
accurate information
provided through federal, state
and local agencies.
In an ever-changing environment
of care, Milford Regional
continues to adjust operations to
protect everyone from the risk of
potential exposure to the Coronavirus
(COVID-19). Milford
Regional is instituting precautions
to limit traffic and the possible
spread of the virus within
the Medical Center.
We encourage you to visit this
coronavirus update regularly to
stay informed of changes at Milford
Regional.
Visitor restrictions
Effective Tuesday, March 17,
2020 in the afternoon:
There are no visitors allowed
in the hospital, except for the following
exceptions:
In maternity, the birthing
partner is allowed.
One parent or guardian is allowed
for their child.
Visitors for a patient at end
of life or who has died may be
waived at the discretion of the
charge nurse or nursing supervisor.
All patients and visitors must
enter through the Hill Health
Center or the Emergency Department.
The Main Lobby entrance
is closed and the Imaging
Center entrance will be closed
effective April 17.
All patients and visitors will
be screened before entering the
Medical Center. The following
will not be allowed to enter:
Those who have had close
contact with someone who has
tested POSITIVE for Covid-19;
those who traveled within the
past 14 days to China, Macau,
Hong Kong, South Korea, Italy,
Iran or Japan; Europe; Seattle/
King County, Washington;
Westchester County, New York;
Solano County, California; or a
Cruise Ship; or those who work
with or have had contact with
employees of Biogen within the
past 14 days.
Those who have a fever, cough
and/or shortness of breath.
Visitors who pass the screening
must wear a visitor tag at all
times and it expires in 24 hours.
Medical services
Elective Surgery: Patients
scheduled for elective surgery on
or after March 18 will be notified.
Patients should contact their
provider about rescheduling and
to discuss their specific health
concerns.
Urgent Procedures: Milford
Regional will continue to perform
urgent or emergency procedures.
Routine Screenings: Routine
screenings should be rescheduled;
however, patients are encouraged
to discuss this with
their primary care provider.
Outpatient Services: When
possible, outpatient services
should be rescheduled. Once
again, patients are encouraged
to discuss this with their primary
care provider.
X-Ray Services: Effective
Friday, April 17, the Imaging
Center Entrance will be closed.
Patients may enter the facility for
an imaging test through the Hill
Health Center entrance.
Imaging Center hours for routine
x-rays at Milford Regional
will be changing effective Friday,
April 17.
The new hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday 7:00am -
7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed
The Imaging Centers in
Franklin and Northbridge will
remain open for walk-in x-rays.
The hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday 8:00am -
8:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Effective Monday, April 6,
Milford Regional’s diagnostic
imaging area in our Cancer Center
(Dana-Farber/Brigham and
Women’s Cancer Center) is providing
X-ray services to patients
without respiratory or COVID-
19 symptoms.
Rehabilitation and Sports
Medicine: All three locations,
Milford, Franklin and Northbridge
will close on Friday,
March 20. The facilities plan to
reopen on Monday, May 4.
Occupational Health (Teamwork):
This office will close on
Friday, March 20, reopening on
Monday, May 4.
Urgent care sites
In response to the growing
community spread of COVID-
19, Milford Regional’s Franklin
(1280 West Central St.) and
Northbridge (100 Commerce
Drive) Urgent Care sites are now
designated strictly for patients exhibiting
respiratory illnesses, such
as fever, cough, mild shortness of
breath, wheezing, sore throat,
muscle aches, or lost sense of
taste or smell.
Patients with other health
issues in need of urgent care
should access Milford Regional’s
Milford Urgent Care site at 129
South Main St.
The 1 Lumber St. Hopkinton
Urgent Care site is temporarily
closed.
Drive-through testing
Drive-thru testing is available,
once again, for Milford Regional
Physician Group patients,
Tri-River Family Health Center
patients, Edward M. Kennedy
Community Health Center patients,
Milford Regional physicians
and employees. Patients
should contact their primary care
provider to determine if they
meet Massachusetts Department
of Public Health (DPH) criteria
for testing. Patients that meet
DPH criteria must have a physician
order to have the test; an
appointment will be scheduled.
The testing site is located at
the main entrance to the hospital.
Submit your Calendar items by the
15th of the month, for the following month’s issue
Symptomatic Patients that do
not Qualify for Testing
Milford Regional encourages
symptomatic patients that do not
qualify for testing to self-quarantine
at home until they have
had no fever for 72 hours AND
symptoms have improved AND
at least 7 days have passed since
symptom onset.
Patients should monitor their
symptoms and take their temperature
daily. If you develop
any worsening of your symptoms
such as increasing shortness of
breath, chest tightness, lethargy,
periods of confusion, or worsening
fever, you should contact
your primary care provider or go
to the emergency department for
evaluation immediately.
Blood donation
Blood donations at Milford
Regional are canceled for the
months of April and May. However,
alternate sites are still accepting
blood donations. Please
call the American Red Cross at
1-800-733-2767 or go to their
website at www.redcrossblood.
org for information on where you
can donate blood.
COVID-19 Plasma Program
The Red Cross is seeking
people who are fully recovered
from COVID-19 to give plasma
to help current patients who are
seriously ill or at high risk of serious
illness. You may qualify if
you:
Are at least 17 years of age
and weigh at least 110 lbs.
Are in good health and feeling
well
Jack Broderick
Realtor, ABR
Have a verified prior diagnosis
of COVID-19
Are fully recovered and symptom-free
for at least 14 days, as
determined by your medical provider.
If you meet all the criteria
above and are willing to help,
please fill out the Donor Eligibility
Form at:
RedCrossBlood.org/Plasma-
4COVID
Pass it on
The staff at Milford Regional
has been working selflessly to
provide the best possible care for
our patients during this unprecedented
time of crisis. We have
been overwhelmed by the generosity
of our community through
donations of personal protective
equipment, supplies, meals and
more. We are extremely grateful
for your support.
We have received messages
from neighbors, friends and children
expressing their gratitude
of our healthcare professionals
while they continue to wage
the war against COVID-19. We
wanted to share these messages
so that the entire staff can appreciate
the uplifting and motivating
words from our wonderful community.
If you would like to share a
note of thanks or encouragement,
please fill out the form
below. We will post the messages
we receive on this page.
The page is here: https://www.
milfordregional.org/coronaviruscovid-19-update/pass-it-on/.
Cell: 774-248-4787
Office: 508-478-7286
Fax: 508-478-0664
jbroderickhomes@comcast.net
jbroderick@afonsore.com
www.afonsorealestate.com
Run Your Ads With Us!
Call Jen Schofield (508) 570-6544