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Fire on Westcott Drive

July 23, 2008 — "A small fire in the basement" was how the first responders described the situation as they asked for water to be brought in quickly. They knocked the fire down in just a few minutes, but stayed until joists were checked all of the way to the attic. One firefighters requested the thermal imaging camera, that can display differences in temperature on a display monitor. A wall with a fire behind it would be a different tone the the surrounding wall.

Car vs. Tree

July 23, 2008 — Officer Patrick O'Brien secures the scene of a car accident earlier today in which a young man crashed into a tree on Hayden Rowe Street, causing deployment of the airbags, and left the scene. His  mother pursued him, the family lives nearby, to Eastview, where firefighters treated him (Inset) and then brought him to the hospital.

Off-Duty Massachusetts State Police Trooper Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident

 

July 23, 2008 — The Massachusetts State Police regret to announce that Trooper Gregory K. Porter, while off-duty, was the driver in a single-car motor vehicle accident in the town of Hingham at 12:36 a.m. today. Trooper Porter was transported by emergency personnel to South Shore Hospital, where he was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. He was 33.

 

Trooper Porter, driving his personal vehicle, a 2000 Hyundai Elantra, struck a tree at the intersection of Central and Emerald streets. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The accident remains under investigation by the Hingham Police Department, with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section.

 

Trooper Porter joined the State Police in 2002, and was assigned to the Norwell Barracks. Trooper Porter had been honored by State Police for his role in rescuing the victim of a motor vehicle accident in the town of Bourne on Feb. 7, 2006. On that day, Trooper Porter and several other officers, at risk to their own safety, extricated a driver from a vehicle that had driven off the road and burst into flames. Trooper Porter and the other officers worked amid flames and toxic smoke for several minutes in order to free the trapped woman, and were ultimately able to extricate her seconds before flames filled the driver’s compartment.

 

“There is a profound sadness among the troops today, as we deal with the tragic death of one of our own,” said Colonel Mark F. Delaney, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police. “During his brief career, Trooper Gregory Porter had distinguished himself with an award for saving lives. On behalf of the entire State Police department, I offer our deepest condolences for Trooper Porter and his family. He will be sorely missed.”

 

Trooper Porter is survived by his wife and two children, his parents, and three brothers. He was a Hingham resident.

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Selectmen Discuss the Future:
Regionalism, Downtown Development, and Fruit St. are on the Frontlines



 

By Jessica Aker
July 23, 2008-The Board of Selectmen (BOS) met last night for more than 3 hours, and discussed 17 agenda items. Thirteen of those items were addressed in detail by the BOS. While much of the meeting focused on issues within the Town of Hopkinton, the balance between local development and regionalism in Central Massachusetts was also addressed.

Police Chief Thomas Irvin (File photo) attended the meeting to discuss the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (CMEC). The CMEC is composed of 72 towns from Worcester County and Middlesex County that will provide additional law enforcement, EMT services, and fire department services to neighboring communities in extreme situations.

 

"Fire departments have been doing this independently for years," said Chief Irvin. "If a town near us needs additional people for an urgent search and rescue operation, then they would have it immediately. If we sign onto this, then we would be eligible for grants from the state that would help promote this regional effort."


Chief Irvin, who has been working with officials in the Town of Ashland, Massachusetts, stated that the overall result is that officials seem to be receptive to joining CMEC. He asked the BOS to authorize Hopkinton as a participating town. The Selectmen passed the motion. READ MORE...

Class of 1968 40th year Reunion  

Saturday, November 29, 2008

7-11 p.m.

Pinz Entertainment

110 S Main St, Milford, MA

Casual/comfortable for bowling

 

The reunion will take  place at Pinz, in Milford, MA. We have rented the King Ping Suite which is a private room with 4 lanes of bowling and a pool table.  

 

Your committee members are Len Holden, Kathy (McBride) Bryant, Peg (Murphy) Granitsas, Carol (Lumbra) Nelson, Alexandra (Caswell) Rutter, Aggie (Tomlin) Torento and George Robinson

 

We are looking for current addresses for Mike Rooney, Eleanor Stevens, William Rackette, Judy Brock, Cathy Morrow, Margaret Kinnarney, William Gormley, Chris Cardullo, Barbara Rogers, Teddy Wright and James Fitzpatrick.

 

Contact (Peg) wehaulmama@aol.com or aggietorento@hotmail.com with any addresses of the classmates we are looking for.

 

Thank you. Aggie Torento, Class of HHS 1968, Class Reunion Committee Member.

9/10 Hopkinton Sizzler National League Team

FRONT ROW: Tim Drawe, Colby Guarino, Matt Murphy, Jared Abrams,Grant Salois, Alex Terry

MIDDLE ROW:  Matt Locke, Daniel Palleiko, Marshall Cavallo, Max Mauro, Spencer Coveney, Tai Martire

BACK ROW:  Coaches Vin Mauro, Ed Cavallo, Todd Abrams, Dan Terry

The 9/10 Hopkinton Sizzler National League Team played Southborough on Monday night in one of the most exciting playoff games in the history of the tournament.  The game went back and forth several times and finally ended after 4 hours and 13 innings of play.  The final score was Southborough 12, Hopkinton 11.  Congratulations to both teams for playing their hearts out! ~ A Mom.

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Only Going One Way

July 22, 2008 — Stepping out of the vehicle, the photographer was surprised to see this scene, as the truck pulled out the wrong way from Walcott Street.

2008 RJs Run to Benefit Children’s Hospital-Boston 

August 3, 2008

Registration 9-11:00 a.m.

 

             Hopkinton, MA—To honor the memory of their son R.J., who was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident on July 22, 2006 at the age of 21, the Penney Family will host the 3rd Annual RJ’s Run motorcycle run. The event will be held on August 3, 2008.

             Registration for RJ’s Run will be held from 9 to 11 AM at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club, 252 Wood Street—Route 135, in the Woodville section of Hopkinton. Riders will leave the Rod and Gun Club promptly at 11 AM and return to the Rod and Gun Club for a barbecue following the 50-mile ride. The cost is $30 for a rider and guest, $20 for a single rider, and $10 for walk-ins for the barbeque only. All proceeds will be donated to Children’s Hospital-Boston in RJ’s memory.

             According to RJ’s father, Rick, “We’re thrilled to do this benefit for Children’s Hospital in RJ’s memory. The wonderful doctors and nurses at Children’s are the reason why our oldest child, Michelle, now age 31 and a wife and mother of two children, is here today. Michelle was born three months
premature weighing only one pound, 14 ounces. Sadly, Michelle’s twin sister, Amy, did not survive.”

             For more information about RJ’s Run or to register for the run contact Kathy or Rick Penney at 508.435-5571 or email them at info@rjsrun.com. Please visit the website which has been set up for the run — www.rjsrun.com — for updates of RJ’s Run details. All motorcyclists and Children’s Hospital supporters are welcome!

Library's photo of Helen Keller Prompts Questions

How did it get there?

 

 

by Anne Mattina

July 22, 2008 — Hopkinton resident and library employee Linda Connelly, facing an assignment in a course on archival photography at Simmons College had a wealth of potential subjects. As many visitors to the Hopkinton Public Library know, the reference area is liberally decorated with many antique photos of townspeople from the past. Civil War vets are mixed in with hockey players from the 1940s along with distinguished people and homes from an earlier era. But one framed photo sitting on a shelf by the stained glass window, largely unnoticed by employees and visitors alike caught her eye. The subject, none other than Helen Keller.

 

Most people are familiar with the story of Keller, born in 1880 to a privileged family in Tuscumbia, Alabama. At nineteen months old Helen, struck by an illness 19th-century doctors referred to as “brain fever” was left deaf and blind. For several years her family struggled to deal with Helen’s frequent rages, her frustrated reaction to her inability to communicate. Contacting Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown for assistance, the school recommended a former pupil as a teacher for Helen. Annie Sullivan, born in Agawam, Massachusetts would become Helen’s beloved “Teacher” and conduit to the larger world. Keller went on graduate from Radcliffe College, the first deaf and blind person to do so, and gained world-wide fame as a humanitarian and social activist.

 

The framed photograph Ms. Connelly came across in the Hopkinton Library depicts a teen-aged Keller in profile. As she describes it, it is a “a lovely dreamy image” in what appears to be the original frame from the late 19th century. “How,” Ms. Connelly wondered, “did it come to be in the Hopkinton Public Library?” The first clue is found tucked into the corner of the frame, a small card reading “Helen Keller presented by Miss A. E. Poulsson.” READ MORE...

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Two Arrested for Burglaries

Whistling teens were a give-away

Police seek other victims to come forward

 

July 22, 2008 — Two individuals are in custody, charged with the rash of housebreaks on Meserve Street, Wood street and Commonwealth Avenue over the last two nights. They are James B. Mullins, 18, 87 Hayden Rowe Street, apt 3, and a 16 year-old male juvenile, arrested shortly before 4:00 a.m. this morning.

     Last night, while patrolling Meserve Street following several burglaries involving vehicles and homes the previous evening, Hopkinton Police Sgt. John Porter observed two individuals on Meserve Street having conversations with each other and whistling signals to one another, according to Hopkinton Police Lt. Richard Flannery (Photo). Lt. Flannery made it clear that he would not divulge Sgt. Porter's observation post. The Police Department has unmarked vehicles, and is also believed to have remote video capability.

     Upon making his observations, Sgt. porter confronted the individuals, and after having a conversation with them, took them into custody and found stolen property on them, according to Lt. Flannery. And as a result of further investigation, police have recovered other property stolen from recent breaks.

     The previous day, Sgt. Charles Wallace warned Hopkinton residents to lock their homes and vehicles, citing the rash of breaks in the Wood Street area. This afternoon, Police executed two search warrants, at locations presumed to be the homes of the people charged.

      Lt. Flannery said there were multiple victims over a two night period, and that police were looking into previous, similar incidents to see if those under arrest could be responsible. He said that the burglars did not break any glass or doors to commit the crimes in the traditional sense, instead calling them crimes of opportunity that were carried out after finding a door or window unlocked. "Breaking and Entering" is defined as having been committed even if nothing is broken, but an illegal entry made.

      Not all of the breaks yielded pocket change, backpacks and beer. Lt. Flannery said that a Laptop, Blackberry, cell phones and other electronics as well as cash were taken.

      Mr. Mullins has been charged thus far with Possession of Liquor under 21, 4 counts each of Unarmed Burglary and B&E for Misdemeanor, B&E Nighttime for Felony, Larceny over $250, Possession of Burglarious Instruments, and Conspiracy.

      The juvenile was charged with Possession of Liquor under 21, 4 counts of  B&E for Misdemeanor, B&E Nighttime for Felony, Receiving Stolen Property over $250, Possession of Burglarious Instruments, and Conspiracy.

      Lt. Flannery said the investigation is ongoing, and that the victim list may grow. He urges residents who may have been victimized to call Sgt. Porter or Detective Brennan at 508-497-3401 at the Police Headquarters. He said residents should secure and lock their cars, homes, and their doors and windows, and to report any suspicious activity around their homes or their neighbors' homes.

Recycling with the Lions Club

 

The Lions Club is excited about the great support from Hopkinton residents at their monthly recycle collections. July 26 is the next recycle date. The drive takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Colella’s Market, the best place in town to drop off your empty soda and beer bottles and cans. All collected funds go to support the Lions Club’s many service activities. They hope you will drop by and make their day!

July 21, 2008 — Patrolman Matthew McNeil hands a piece of paper to a young man seated and wearing denim pants at the Gulf Mart as Patrolman Aaron O,Neil, left, and Sgt. Joseph Bennett look on. Each person left in a different vehicle, and the disposition of the event is unknown.

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Defy the Weeds:

Join LMPA for the Lake Maspenock

Family Swim and Paddle Day

Sponsored by the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association

Sunday August 10th is Family Swim Day

Rain Date, August 17

The Swimming and Paddling event begins at 11 a.m.

 

Participants from the Lake Maspenock community – wearing flippers or swim fins if desirable – will swim a 300-yard course off Sandy Beach and then hop in their kayaks and canoes to paddle clockwise around the northern perimeter of Lake Maspenock, finishing back at Sandy Beach. This is a FUN and not a competitive event. Teams of two – one swimmer and one paddler – are welcome. Please come out and cheer everybody on -- we hope to have a good showing of lake residents!

 

It is important that swimmers have open water experience and be able to swim 300 yards safely without assistance. A liability waiver form needs to be filled out and submitted to LMPA representatives before the race begins. Parents must sign for all participants under the age of 18. We advise parents or adult friends who are strong swimmers to swim alongside those who are 16 years old and younger. If you would like to sign the waiver in advance please visit www.lmpa.org for a copy.

 

Participants should be at Sandy Beach by 10:00 a.m. with kayaks or canoes. Parking is limited so it is best to walk or paddle to the beach.

 

We need volunteers with boats and/or with water-rescue experience to help us. Please contact mtyler@bu.edu or call Meg at 508-625-1344. For a map of the swim-and-paddle race course and for more information please visit www.lmpa.org.

Funway

Hopkinton resident Howard Lerner (far right) played ball at Fenway Park recently. Lerner, and fellow Verizon Wireless employees, Paul Lavoie (far left), Bill Foley (left), and Cesar Altamirano (middle) won a contest that allowed them to play on the hallowed grounds of Fenway.  Here, they are relaxing between innings with Manny Delcarmen and Doug Flutie.

Police News UP-TO-DATE  <--click for more

 

Today, July 21, 2008

 

5:24 am A Meserve Street resident reported waking up and finding an intrusion through a ground level window. Officer Jacob...

 

2:47 am A caller reported that male in a white t-shirt and black pants was walking up Main Street checking store fronts...

 

6:49 pm A 911 caller from East Main Street reported that he was assaulted and injured by his girlfriends daughter, who left on foot towards Ashland....

 

6:10 pm Officer Philip Powers checked Wood Street for a disturbance in the rear of the Woodville Post Office...

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HAPPY FEET

 

Saturday, August 2nd

 

Town Common at dusk

 

Hopkinton Parks and Recreation will be showing Happy Feet on Saturday, August 2nd on the Town Common at dusk.  This “Drive In” style PG movie will be shown on a 13’ x 17’ screen with a 200 watt audio system. This is a free event.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  There will be popcorn and snacks for sale.  If inclement weather, there will be no movie and no other date is scheduled.   

Police Warn About Crimes of Opportunity

 

July 21, 2008 — Sgt. Charles Wallace of the Hopkinton Police Department warned residents today of a series of car breaks on Wood Street that he called "crimes of opportunity."

    Three vehicles had electronics, cash and change taken overnight in the Wood Street area.

     "People may just be getting back from vacation, are tired, and leave a car door unlocked. If they hadn't done that, they might not have lost their possessions," Sgt. Wallace said today.

       Sgt. Wallace reminds residents to lock their car doors as well as their homes.

       A home was also broken into over the weekend on Meserve Street.

County/State Crime

Stryker Arrested For Alleged Perjury Conspiracy In Connection With Investigation Into 1993 Unsolved Murder

Defendant To Be Arraigned This Afternoon In Woburn Superior Court

 

            WOBURN – July 21, 2008 — Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public today that a Winchester man has been indicted and arrested for allegedly conspiring to suborn perjury in connection with the investigation into the 1993 unsolved murder of Dr. Linda Goudey, 42, of Stoneham.

 

Timothy Stryker, 56, was indicted on Friday by a Middlesex County Grand Jury on one count of conspiracy to commit subornation of perjury, seven counts of subornation of perjury, one count of willfully misleading a police officer, and three counts of conveying something of value to a witness. Stryker was arrested outside his house at approximately 11 a.m. by Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

 

Stryker, Goudey’s boyfriend at the time of her death, has remained a suspect throughout the entirety of the homicide investigation.

 

            Richard Chambers, 44, a patient of Dr. Stryker, was also indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit subornation of perjury, three counts of subornation of perjury, four counts of perjury, three counts of willfully misleading a police officer, and two counts of conveying something of value to a witness. Chambers was arrested over the weekend by Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. READ MORE...

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AmeriVault and EMC Partner to Launch New Online Data Backup Service

 

July 21, 2008 -- AmeriVault, a leading provider of online data protection, offsite storage, and recovery services; and Hopkinton company EMC Corporation, the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced a joint agreement to deliver a new online data backup solution, branded AmeriVault-EZ. The new service represents one of three online backup segments provided by AmeriVault that can tailor to a customer's data protection needs with regard to compliance, redundancies, recovery objectives, and price points.

      The new AmeriVault-EZ service is based on EMC's industry-leading Mozy online backup for businesses and consumers. Available immediately, AmeriVault-EZ provides cost-effective, automated backup and offsite protection to organizations seeking to protect data residing on Microsoft Windows(R)-based desktops, laptops, and file servers. This service will complement AmeriVault's redundant, full-featured, backup solutions, and enable an economical option for larger enterprises.

      "In our search for a technology foundation that could power AmeriVault-EZ with an affordable price structure, we found EMC's Mozy to be the perfect fit," said Bud Stoddard, President of AmeriVault. "We needed to extend our service offerings beyond server backup to desktops and laptops, and Mozy was the clear choice given their expertise in desktop and laptop online backup services. Besides, having installed more than 250 terabytes of EMC enterprise storage over the years, we have experienced EMC's world-class reputation for reliability first-hand."

      AmeriVault is known for exceptional service throughout the industry and clients who come to AmeriVault come seeking extra care and attention. Specifically this year, AmeriVault received an unprecedented number of requests to provide an online backup service for desktops and laptops. Companies now want to protect more than just their servers, and after evaluating the options in the industry, AmeriVault chose Mozy because the company's award-winning backup solution will enable AmeriVault to expand into new industry verticals. For more information regarding the AmeriVault-EZ backup service, visit www.amerivaultez.com

      Mozy specializes in providing simple, automatic and secure online backup to consumers and businesses. Fortune 500 companies and small businesses select Mozy and its partners to backup their laptops, desktops and small office servers because of its affordability and ease of use.

      "We have been searching for partners to further drive the Mozy channel distribution, and given AmeriVault's outstanding reputation in the industry, we were delighted to reach a partnership," said Vance Checketts, chief operating officer at Mozy. "AmeriVault has an amazing ability to bring together companies that otherwise would be competitors, and we're confident this combined offer will help organizations protect areas that otherwise would be left vulnerable."