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BOSTON – Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian was sworn in today – Wednesday, January 4 – for a second term as Middlesex County Sheriff during a state house ceremony held in Nurses’ Hall.

“Today is a day to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our first term, but – more importantly – to look forward with great hope and optimism to the work that remains,” said Sheriff Koutoujian.

Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin administered the oath to Sheriff Koutoujian, who is just the 30th man to serve as Middlesex Sheriff in the Office’s 325-year history.

Dear Vets and Friends:

The Christmas season is behind us. Now is the time to return to a more healthy diet. Our government has developed a way that, especially at our age, can facilitate a resurgence of your slim, trim, firm, healthy body. How, you ask? Return to your chipped beef rations! The Vets Breakfast on Friday, 6 January 2017, at 0900 hours, in the Senior Center mess hall is the answer.

“Flowering Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape” With Suzanne Mahler Wednesday, January 18, 2017 7:30 p.m.

Woody plants form the backbone of our landscapes. Explore the beauty of flowering trees and shrubs with a look beyond the fleeting flowers to varieties that provide attractive forms, colorful foliage, textural bark, and fruits for interest in more than one season. Discover new treasures to enhance your backyard retreats. 

The Hopkinton Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of Firefighter Paul Finneran from the Massachusetts Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program on December 23, 2016. Paul was a part of 37 Graduates from 20 Fire Departments.

The graduates, 35 men and two women, represent the 20 fire departments of: Boxford, Devens, East Bridgewater, Everett, Falmouth, Hanson, Harwich, Holden, Hopkinton, Lakeville, Medford, Methuen, Newton, Norwood, Salem, Seekonk, Westwood, Weymouth, Winthrop and Woburn.