Musicians 50th Reunion of Inky and Doug from
Moonfast
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Not a Killer
May 21, 2022 - "This
is NOT a murder hornet. We have no such thing hereThis
is a European Hornet. I caught him when watching some large
Bumblebees, and there was NO way to miss this guy, he was larger
than the biggest Bumblebee and sounded like a small helicopter.
Fascinating to watch, of course I had to do some research and
found according to Mass Audubon, they are more common in
Southern Massachusetts. They are not native, came over with
settlers in early 1800s.
"They eat mostly nectar, sap of oak trees, and can bite directly
into fruit! They also eat other bugs like katydids, moths and
grasshoppers, their favorites for bringing to the nest for the
youngins. Interesting, this is the only true Hornet in the
United States (genus Vespa). Bald-faced Hornets are actually
yellow jackets. He was completely peaceful with the hundred of
other bees feasting on my blooming shrubs."
~ Julie Ford
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Reminder of the Timlin Race; An
Invitation from Mike Timlin:
50th Reunion
May 21, 2022 - Above, a screenshot of a 4k HopNews Video from The
Black Box in Franklin last evening from the 50th Reunion show for
Doug Betschart, far left, and Inky Fair, center on bongos, who
present themselves as Back Pages Duo in Hopkinton at Bill's Downtown
Pizzeria on a regular monthly rotation. Add Steve McCrossan, far
right and you've got Back Pages Trio, an ensemble fit for larger
rooms, and for wide open spaces.
Also on stage from way back when is Tom Yates, center, who performed
for five years with Inky and Doug at Timothy Spirits and Company in
Framingham after a stint with them in Moonfast close to fifty years
ago. Tom Brodeur was a guest on the last few songs, drummer far
left, who was with them in Moonfast, the original, solid group
following a stint with Apoplexy. We hope to have a 4k video of their
presentation of Santana's "Soul Sacrifice" ready for viewing later today.
Brian F. Fuery, 69,
of Hopkinton formerly of Holliston passed away Thursday May 19th
after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late
Francis Fuery and Lorraine (Noltie) DeJoie and her husband Robert.
He was the husband of Linda (Carroll) Fuery for 29 years. Brian
worked as a jeweler for E.B. Horn in Boston for many years before
moving to Florida and working as a greenskeeper at Prestwick CC in
Ormond Beach, FL.
In addition to his wife of 29 years, he is survived by one son
Justin R. Fuery of Boston, two step children, Derek Varriale and his
wife Jennifer of Ashland, and Tracy Varriale and her partner James
Drummey of Holliston, five granddaughters, Ashley and Sarah
Varriale, and Claire, Ailie, and Willa Drummey, brothers, Bruce
Fuery and his wife Robin of Medway, David DeJoie and his wife Cindy
of Medway, Chris DeJoie of Hollis, NH, and the late Robert DeJoie
and his wife Jane of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, as well as many nieces
and nephews.
Services are private. Donations may be made to a charity of your
choice.
Hopkinton Town Manager Norman Khumalo Chosen by Screening
Committee - As One of Four Finalists for Cambridge City Manager
Position
May 20, 2022 -Hopkinton Town Manager Norman
Khumalo, appearing to be out of consideration for the top job in
Watertown, has made the final four in Cambridge, applying for
City Manager in that world-class city that can boast both
Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
within its borders.
Mr. Khumalo will be considered,
as will the other three finalists in a "Meet
the Finalists Forum" on May 31, 2022, 6-9:00 pm.
This process is in its infancy, and will play out as time moves
on and other interviews take place.
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50th Anniversary Celebration Tonight, May
20,2022
For 50 YEARS Inky Fair (drums & vocals) and Doug
Betschart (guitar, vocals & bass pedals) have played music together
throughout New England, starting with the band “Moonfast” in 1972.
After joining with Tom Yates (guitar, bass, keyboards & vocals) they
formed “Fair, Yates & Betschart”, becoming the renowned house band
at Timothy’s Spirits Company in Framingham for 5 years. They packed
the house weekly and released their album “Spirits” of all original
material. Inky and Doug then became the rock duo Back Pages for 30+
years and with the recent addition of Steve McCrossan (keyboard,
bass & vocals), continue to perform throughout the local area.
For this 50th Anniversary night at THE BLACK BOX, 50 West
Central Street in Franklin, Tom Yates is returning to the
fold to form “Fair, Yates, Betschart & McCrossan” along with some
special guests from the early years! With the unusual combination of
our varied talents, the band will cover a vast eclectic mix of
classic and modern rock spanning five decades. It’s an event not to
be missed… (~ From the Black Box Promo).
Editor's Note: Hopkinton author George
Foster Leal will be on hand to sell and sign copies of Waiting for the Next Applause, a book
he carefully crafted in 2015 with the words of Inky, Tom and Doug
telling their separate narratives.
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from May 7, 2022 - May 18, 2022
Choose Blue Links to See Town's Property Card
Traffic Advisory
Please be advised that as part of the water work for the new service
station center, All Town (formerly Mobil station) on West
Main St,. the contractor, in conjunction with the DPW, will be
working on the water connection Wednesday night starting at 7PM,
weather pending. Please be advised that the road will be narrowed to
accommodate the work. Detail officers will be on site to facilitate
traffic flow. This night work is necessary due to the location of
the water main in that stretch of road and to minimize traffic and
public safety emergency response impacts. (Submitted rendering).
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Louise
B. MacCarn, 93, passed peacefully into the arms of
her Savior on Monday, May 16, 2022. Born to Richard and Loretta
Weindorf in Hewlett, New York, she grew up alongside five siblings
on Long Island, where she spent the majority of her life.
Louise graduated from Woodmere High School and went on to marry
Neale W. MacCarn, a loving husband and owner of MacCarn’s Auto Body,
in 1951. During their forty-three years of marriage, they raised two
children, Sandra and Kenneth.
Louise
took great interest in her children’s and grandchildren’s education
and herself attended classes in art and English. She earned her
private pilot’s license in 1962, and both she and her husband had
many friends in the aviation community.
A spunky, loyal supporter of her family, Louise is remembered fondly
for her humor and her honest, practical advice. She extended her
gift of hospitality to both family and friends, building a
reputation as a good cook and a generous hostess. She loved
listening to music, painting flowers, wearing snazzy shoes, and
shopping at her local Talbots, where she was always greeted by name.
More recently, she enjoyed her retirement at a family home in the
Adirondacks, where she spent her time feeding ducks and sitting by
the lake. Nearly every one of the cars she owned during her lifetime
was red.
Louise is predeceased by her husband and her son Kenneth. She is
survived by her daughter, Sandra (Mark) Wittman of Hopkinton, MA;
her grandchildren, Lydia Wittman and Rachel (Josh) Fisher; her
brother, Charles (Linda) Weindorf; her sister, Barbara (Herb)
Eicholz; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:30
a.m. in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton, MA.
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some are not. Regardless, when it comes to food and drink, we
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Town
of Hopkinton Invites Residents to Complete Survey on Annual
Town Meeting
HOPKINTON — Town Manager
Norman Khumalo invites residents to complete a
survey regarding Annual Town Meeting.
The Town of
Hopkinton is working to better understand residents’
feelings about Hopkinton’s Annual Town Meeting and
gather feedback about possible modifications to Town
Meeting logistics or procedures that may help to
increase participation in the town’s legislative
body.
The
survey includes 17 questions and asks the respondent
their feelings about Annual Town Meeting, how they
get information on Town Meeting, what prevents them
from attending or what may encourage them to attend
more often, possible changes to Town Meeting
procedures, some demographic questions, and more.
"Annual Town Meeting
is an important legislative process and community
participation is vital to help ensure the decisions
that are made are reflective of our residents'
sentiments," Town Manager Khumalo said. "We
encourage residents to take a few moments to
complete this survey. Your responses will provide us
with important information that will help us as we
plan for next year's Annual Town Meeting."
The survey is open
to all adult residents of Hopkinton no matter if
they are a registered voter or have attended Annual
Town Meeting.
The
survey will remain open through Friday, June 3.
The survey responses will
be reviewed by the Town to help inform possible
changes to future Annual Town Meetings.
The
Town of Hopkinton currently has one Annual Town
Meeting held on the first Monday of May. Town
Meeting approves the town budget, sets general
bylaws and zoning bylaws, and affects individual
property taxes. Annual Town Meeting is open, which
means everyone can attend and every person
registered to vote in Hopkinton may vote on Town
Meeting items.
You can learn more
about Annual Town Meeting here.
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Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts Two-car MVA in lot on West Main - no PI,
individual
walking in the middle of West Main Street - advised not to,
airline ticket fraud, traffic complaint, MVA with injuries on
Main Street, possible bullet through a window - was a rock,
erratic operator on Ash Street ###
School bus in back lot with lights on - apparent oversight,
truck making delivery on East Main checks okay,
report of fraud cancelled enroute, construction equipment
reportedly parked in a dangerous spot - checks okay,
Lakeshore Drive resident reports her dog named
Bear missing since morning - LM w/ACO, 2-car MVA on
East Main Street - no PI...
May 17, 2022
May 18, 2022
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EEE Mitigation
Re-organization Elects Amy Ritterbusch as Chair, Mary Jo LaFreniere
as Vice-chair of Select Board
~ Carnival back in town ~
May 18, 2022 - Amy Ritterbusch handily won
the election to the Chair of the Select Board last evening, but
there was a little fuss about there being two nominations for
Vice-chair. Whoever nominated Muriel Kramer withdrew the
nomination and the Board elected Mary Jo LaFreniere, who
expressed a strong willingness to serve in that position.
During the Public Comment item of the meeting,
longtime "60 years" resident Ken Swenson complained that the
carnival workers, who are not allowed to smoke on school
property, smoked in front of his house "all day long" during
past carnivals. He was just a tad early, because minutes later
Erin Graziano, representing the Hopkinton PTO in a Public
Hearing, requested an entertainment license for said carnival to
take place from June 23 - June 26 at the High School. The
license was granted with conditions.
The
Select Board also heard a presentation regarding a new public
safety building(s), and where the final design could be located.
Eversource
was again out of favor this evening as a letter from town
counsel complained that the LNG facilites in the state were not
sharing information with the host towns affected by their
possible switch over to hydrogen by 2050.
With
the prolonged dry conditions and very little rain accompanied by
high temperatures, water use has risen drastically. We would like to
remind everyone of our current state required watering restrictions.
It is of the utmost importance that everyone adhere to these
restrictions to ensure an adequate supply of water for everyday
essential needs and for firefighting capabilities.Please
see our website for full details.
Lawn
watering is only permitted twice per week by precinct before 7AM and
after 7PM and there is no watering onSaturday,
Sunday, or Monday.All
other non-essential use is only permitted before 9 AM and after 5
PM.We
have record heat on the way for this weekend and it is only with
your cooperation that we will be able to sustain water supplies.
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2203 Voters take part:
ALL OF THE (Unofficial) 2022 ATE RESULTS
SELECT BOARD RACE (2): Mannan 1,431 - LaFreniere 1,381 - Coutinho
899 - Blanks 641 ALL ballot questions passed, and among
contested races, we know that Beth Malloy handily won her
Constable race and Nancy Richards Cavanaugh kept her seat on the
School Committee. We'll have more in the morning.
The ballot said pick two for the Select Board, and pick two they
did, both Democrats. The high number of blanks may signify a
reluctance on the part of the voters who voted for Mr. Coutinho, a
Republican, to vote for a Democrat, too. When we receive the tally
of total voters, that may add some insight to the analysis.
More when we receive the totals from the Town Clerk in the morning.
Stand-outs Above, School Committee candidate Nancy
Richards Cavanaugh and daughter Megan enjoy socializing while they
hold signs to hopefully let people know who is who today in the
Middle School driveway. Below, Kelly Karp makes her selection known
this afternoon, too. Below, School Committee candidate Ashley Fogg
is surrounded by her doppelgängers this afternoon in the driveway to
the Middle School polling place.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Fire alarm activation on Spruce Street, fire
alarm sounding
at South Street location, assist Mass State Police and Ashland PD
at Hopkinton State Park for large out-of-control crowd, truck ran
out of diesel fuel in the middle of West Main Street, truck
loses
tire on Lumber Street, caller reports her email hacked, Briarcliff
Drive
reports it l ooks like someone trying to get in front door, kids
urinating
on a vendor's truck on Hayden Rowe, multiple calls for a hit and run
MVA
on Granite Street, crash on Chestnut Street - no PI, wallet
lost weeks ago,
wallet just found, ongoing speeding on Ash Street, 911 caller
reports an
employee assaulted - individual left park, MVA on West Main - no PI,
teens fighting on Constitution Court, assist other police agency on
I-495,
large turtle on I-495, speeding complaint on Highcroft Way,
tire in the middle of I-495N, caller reports she lost her
hearing aid yesterday,
Oakhurst Road caller reports dog in yard, youths tried to break into
Center
School - BBall hoop damaged,
May 13, 14, 15, 2022
Hopkinton
Health Department May 16, 2022
Due to a recent uptick in
COVID cases, the Town of Hopkinton is strongly recommending
the wearing of face coverings by residents indoors (when
not in your home) in order to help prevent further spread of COVID.
This is based on guidance from the CDC, and driven by Middlesex
County’s community level rating of high.
Read more here
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More HPD Derby May 15, 2022 - Mom, Kristen Murphy, and
daughter Piper enjoy the day and wait their turn to fish on
Saturday. Below, brother Tommy comes up empty-handed on this cast,
but just wait until next year!
Below, a very happy participant brings her fish to the measuring
table, as the boys in the photo below that measure theirs.
Bargains Galore April 14, 2022 - Hopkinton Card and Gift held
a sidewalk sale on Saturday to sell at bargain prices wares and
displays that they no longer needed. Above, Wendy Colella (Yes, that
Wendy Colella) peruses the offerings on Saturday. Ms. Colella worked
the deli at a longtime Hopkinton namesake family supermarket, the
property of which was sold in recent years (Yes, that supermarket).
The Derbies are Back!! May 14, 2022 - Woodville Rod and Gun held
their fishing derby today at Pratt Pond (anyone got a photo?); as
did the Hopkinton Police Association at the Hopkinton Sportsmen's
club; they show off their trophies, above. One section of the pond,
below, serves a portion of the estimated 150 attendees.
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Saturdays Off? Not Today
May 14, 2022 - Hopkinton Health Director Shaun McAuliffe
makes one last trip to the car after packing up following a day of
greeting people and answering questions during "Hopkinton 101."
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María
“Rita” (Stiefel) Eguía, 80, of Hopkinton, MA, passed
away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at home surrounded by her adoring
family. Born in Pascanas (Córdoba), Argentina, she was the daughter
of the late María Rita (Castellano) and Otto Stiefel. She was the
wife of 54 years to José María Eguía, M.D.
In
Argentina, Rita obtained her Masters in Spanish Literature, taught
in high school,and worked at the Catholic University of Córdoba. She
came to the United States in 1969 at the age of 26with her husband
and oldest daughter. Her son and younger daughter were born in
Dallas, TXand Norwood, MA, respectively. Cheshire, CT was her home
for 43 years, until she moved in January this year to Hopkinton, MA.
She was a devoted parishioner of St. Bridget’s Church in Cheshire.
She always missed her large family, her husband’s family, and good
friends in Cordoba, Argentina but came to see the US as her home,
which was eased immensely by her close circle of Argentine-American
and other family friends. She was an adjunct professor of Spanish
for 14 years at Southern Connecticut State University and Gateway
Community College in New Haven. Upon retirement, Rita enjoyed
volunteering at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and Cheshire
Food Pantry, both in Connecticut. Rita immensely enjoyed traveling
the world with her husband, children, and extended family fromSpain
and Argentina. She had a humble and generous spirit, and visitors to
her home often left with multiple bags of groceries or housewares.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, María
Eguía-Brusco and Sam Brusco of Cranston, RI; José Eguía, Jr.and John
Brown of San Francisco, CA; and Cecilia and Mark Kelly, of
Hopkinton, MA. In addition, she was “Aba” (abuela) to four loving
grandchildren, James and Raymond Brusco, and Caroline and Lauren
Kelly, as well as a granddog, Phoebe, whom she tolerated from a
distance; this was a big step for her. She also leaves behind two
sisters, Luisa Gorrochategui and Beatriz Becerra, both of Córdoba,
Argentina. She is predeceased by four sisters and two brothers,
Teresa Pizarro, Raúl Stiefel, Susana Torres, Noemí Orías, Otto
Stiefel, and María Eugenia Casella. She was a mother to many other
Argentines who came to the US; most recently,her “pollitos” included
Marcelo Orías, Fernando Orías, Josefina Stiefel, and José García.
She was also very proud of and dearly loved by all her godchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 16th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at
the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Tuesday, May 17th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Church,
20 Church St., Hopkinton, MA. Interment will be held at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cheshire Food
Pantry, 175 Sandbank Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410 or
https://www.cheshirefoodpantry.org .
I am writing this letter to show support for John Coutinho's bid for
election to the Select board.
John is a bright, engaging and passionate man
with many years of hands-on volunteering for the town. He cares
deeply for the town and its citizens.
As a member who is stepping off of the board, I
can say for certain that the board needs John on it. He has and will
make decisions for the better of Hopkinton. He will not try to bring
the national garbage in to his decision making process that other
members frequently do. He has always been the epitome of "Think
nationally, act locally."
The board needs diversity and differing
opinions. John is not afraid to give his opinion. Please join me in
voting for John next Monday.
Brendan Tedstone
45 Pleasant Street
May 12, 2022
Support for John Coutinho
Editor:
Hopkinton has a reputation for one of the best
school systems anywhere, beautiful open space and as one of the
safest places in the country. Those qualities also make Hopkinton
one of the best places in New England to raise a family. John
Coutinho’s contributions have helped Hopkinton to get where it is,
and he can keep it moving in the right direction.
Hopkinton is a very different place now than it was not long ago,
dramatic growth has driven the need for more services, schools,
staff and public safety. Hopkinton has managed to balance needs,
growth and fiscal responsibility in spite of those challenges, but
more lie ahead. John’s broad experience is ideal to help prioritize
and address those challenges successfully. His deep commitment to
family, community, and lets get it done together approach have
helped move Hopkinton forward.
The Select Board has two seats open, please join me in supporting
John for one of those seats on May 16th!
John Mosher
13 West Elm Street
May 12, 2022
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Support for John Coutinho
Dear Editor:
I agree with the letters and opinions of other former Select Board
members who served with John Coutinho and have firsthand knowledge
of his integrity and dedication to the citizens and employees of
Hopkinton.
Over the last 10 years, no one has volunteered more of their time
for Hopkinton than John. Period.
The Town’s forward inertia has slowed over the last 2 years. While
National issues are of concern to us all, we elect neighbors to this
Board to act locally to make Hopkinton a better, safer, more
desirable place to live. Hopkinton’s Select Board is not the voice
of moral authority for the community and they should not conduct
themselves as though they are. It deeply disturbs me to see letters
from Board members who don’t seem focused on Hopkinton, and who too
easily launch into a defensive stance when discussing employee
turnover or lack of progress. When obvious shortcomings come to
light, it’s easy to tell people about the challenges – it takes
leaders to step up and admit some honest introspection is in order –
“maybe we could have done more… .” More to retain top employees,
more to move Hopkinton forward. Leaders don’t accept things being
too difficult – they dig in and find ways to persevere.
No reasonable person expects perfection from our volunteers. The
current Board, and those before them, have sacrificed time and
energy to do what they think is right for the Town, and what they’re
capable of executing. Now it’s going to take a “doer” like John to
help the Town regain positive momentum.
Monday, May 16 is Election Day. It’s the one day of the year when
voters can, through action, declare, “We think the Board can do
better!” It’s what’s needed for our entire community – Schools &
Public Safety, children & seniors, townspeople & employees.
Please join me and vote for John Coutinho for Select Board.
Todd Cestari
19 Elizabeth Road
May 12, 2022
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Roll-Over May 12, 2022 - Although severe looking, this
roll-over accident at West Main and School Streets produced no
injuries. Contributed photo from a loyal reader.
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Personal Invitation From Mike Timlin
to Help Cure ALS for the 19th Year
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Turtles Everywhere May 12, 2022 - The turtles all over the rocks
on Bloods Pond Wednesday seem unconcerned about what appears to be a
fireworks container atop the largest rock.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Accident on College Street - No PI, debris on
Pond Street removed,
Walk-in reports her son lost his glasses over the weekend,
Possible DMV turned out to be Inspector of the Roadways,
glass debris in roadway, vehicle on West main possibly involved
in road rage incident is GOA, removed debris from roadway on
Legacy Farms South, on Grove Street driver was cited for Marked
Lanes and immediate threat - refused medical eval, on Hayden
Rowe - negative find on youth riding on top of a van,
cars behind Center School revving their engines ###
Items discovered on a school bus, Hayward Street caller reports
road rage incident from earlier - will come in with video footage
later,
a walk-in requests to speak with officer regarding a civil money
issue,
caller concerned that swan's foot is stuck on something, unkown male
on
Spring Street property three times over three hours with blond hair
-
wearing a blue polo and carrying a dirty tennis ball ###
Turnbridge Lane caller concerned about white truck in area,
sick possum on Wilson Street, Border Patrol fraudulent call,
electrical box knocked off telephone poles, caller reports her
vehicle's window smashed on West Main Street, helping man
get home, walk-in found license - returned to owner, 2-vehicle
MVA on East Main - no injuries, multiple calls regarding man
stumbling in roadway on Main Street, tree down on Clinton, 2-car
MVA on Main Street with air-bag deployment - no injuries, individual
requests to speak with officer regarding someone who lives
on his property... May 10, 2022
May 9, 2022
May 6, 7, 8
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HOPKINTON — Chief Joseph Bennett is pleased to
share that the Hopkinton Police Association will hold its annual
fishing derby this coming weekend.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon
WHERE:
Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Association, 95 Lumber St.
WHAT:
Kids and teens ages 15 and under are invited to attend. The event is
free.
The Hopkinton Police Association has arranged for the pond to be
stocked with fish. Participants will start fishing at the same time
and compete until the end of the derby. At the end, trophies will be
given out to the winning participants.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. A limited
supply of fishing poles and tackle will be available for
participants who need to borrow equipment.
“Events like these are some of our favorite days of the year. The
fishing derby means a lot to the Hopkinton Police Association,"
Officer Matthew LaTour said. "It’s a chance to get together and do
something that puts a smile on the faces of a lot of people. I love
fishing so this was something I naturally wanted to be involved in.
This will be my first time participating so I’m very excited and I’m
looking forward to meeting more people in town.”
Food and drinks will also be provided at the event.
Registration:
Parents/guardians can register participants by filling out and
submitting an online form, found
HERE
Participants can also register in-person on the day of the event.
The first 150 participants to register for the event will receive a
free t-shirt.
Please
join us for our BRAND NEW LIVE online “Ask the Houseplant &
Tropicals Expert” event featuring Chris Bell, along with our Garden
Center houseplant staff, and a host of other houseplant lovers and
tropical experts who love indoor plants as much as you do!
This is our weekly series that will answer your questions and chat
with you about everything gardening—both indoors and out—from 6 to
7pm.
Join us and get answers to all of your pressing houseplant and
tropical questions! FREE for everyone! Pre-registration is
requested!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the meeting. See you Thursdays at 6pm EST!
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Milford Regional Nationally Recognized for
Patient Safety for 8th Consectutive Time with an "A" Hospital
Safety Grade
Milford, Mass. – May 10, 2022 - Milford Regional Medical Center
received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This
national distinction recognizes Milford Regional’s achievements in
protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.
This marks the eighth consecutive period that Milford Regional has
received this top grade from the Leapfrog Group.
“Patient safety is our highest priority. Our ability to maintain
exemplary performance on this front is only possible due to a
commitment by many throughout our inpatient and outpatient
settings,” said Milford Regional’s President and CEO Edward J.
Kelly. “We take great pride in our comprehensive safety efforts.”
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization,
assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals
across the country based on over thirty national performance
measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as
well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings
program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors
and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully
transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice
annually, in the fall and spring.
“As our health care system continues to feel the strain of the
pandemic, I thank the workforce and leadership of Milford Regional
Medical Center for sustained commitment to patient safety, day in
and day out,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog
Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is an outstanding achievement, and one
that is not possible without a 24/7 effort by the entire health care
workforce to protect patients from harm. This community should be
proud.”
Milford Regional Medical Center is a full-service, community and
regional teaching hospital located in Milford, Mass. and serves
patients from more than 20 towns in Central Massachusetts. The
149-bed medical center is a nonprofit, acute-care facility, where
more than 300 primary care and specialty physicians are committed to
providing exceptional healthcare services to our community with
dignity, compassion and respect.
Support for John Coutinho
Editor:
The race for Select Board this year includes a
couple of strong candidates. John Coutinho is one of them. I served
with John in Town Hall for many years. I know he is dedicated,
reasoned and focused on the issues that matter most to Hopkinton.
Beyond the excellent education our kids deserve, John recognizes the
positive economic impact great schools have on our property values
and our town. As he has done in the past, John will always protect
our schools as a member of the Select Board.
John also understands how important public safety is to our
community. No volunteer in town has worked harder in the last ten
years to be sure we can rest easy in our homes than John Coutinho.
John will always keep an eye on the town departments that work
tirelessly on our behalf!
Lastly, John is experienced in the budget process. He will make sure
your hard earned tax dollars bring the strongest return on
investment possible to the Town of Hopkinton. John is very careful
with our money!
On Monday May 16th please join me in casting one of your two votes for
John Coutinho.
Thank you!
Brian Herr
49 Hayden Rowe Street
May 10, 2022
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Support for Shahidul Mannan
Editor:
I am pleased to offer my endorsement for
Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.
Ever since I have known him, I have seen the
commitment and passion he has for this town. He has been an
extraordinary leader, advocate, and a friend to all here in
Hopkinton. He has always held high standards and has made educated
decisions that are in the best interest of the town. I can be
assured that Hopkinton will be in great hands with Shahidul's
leadership.
Thank you for all that you do. Election matters so please join me in
electing Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.
Julia Mathai
14 Washington Lane
May 10, 2022
Support for
Shahidul Mannan
Editor:
Shahidul Mannan's experiences with both big data and town finances
make him an ideal candidate for Select Board.
His position on the appropriations committee means he spent years
learning and subsequently supporting the fiduciary responsibility of
the town, a key need within the Select Board. He tempers that with
compassion and understanding. He has a friendly, even disposition,
something that is required when dealing with so many diverse groups
and needs within the town.
His day job, in charge of data and engineering for a major hospital,
reinforces both those traits and proves that others see the value in
his unique perspective. It demonstrates his ability to understand
complex numbers and how to make hard decisions based on them, but
with an understanding that those who are represented by those
numbers are real people with real needs.
I am proud to call him a friend and to endorse him for Select Board.
Regards,
Lya Batlle-Rafferty
5 Meadowland Drive
May 10, 2022
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Homeowners and the surrounding Communities
Support for Shahidul Mannan and
Mary Jo LaFreniere
Editor:
I am writing to ask my Hopkinton neighbors to
vote for Shahidul Mannan and Mary Jo LaFreniere for Select Board on
Monday May 16th; they are uniquely suited to serve on the Select
Board with their municipal finance experience. Mary Jo has served on
the Hopkinton Board of Assessors for nearly a decade, and she was
the professional Principal Assessor for Plainville for 10 years
until retiring just a few years ago.
Shahidul is a successful business strategist and has served on the
Appropriation Committee for Hopkinton for 7 years. Both Mary Jo and
Shahidul bring municipal finance experience far greater than any
other candidate does or has in the last twenty years that I have
been active in Town Government. We will be truly lucky to have their
shared municipal finance experience on the Select Board.
Additionally, they bring an established and shared collegiality to
work respectfully in concert with their colleagues on the board,
with other board and committee members, and with town professional
staff. They work to elevate the common good and purpose of their
neighbors and the goals of the town recognizing fully that their
contribution is necessary and important but never more so than
anyone else’s contributions.
Further, they engage respectfully on issues of importance that may
be difficult for many to get involved with, issues I believe we all
need to invest in for the greater good. These issues may indeed
require hard conversations, and we need respectful, open dialogue to
have those conversations and elevate needed advances for human
rights – these are issues of equity, including health equity and
reproductive health equity; education and employment equity; racial
justice and needed reforms; environmental action to protect our
shared future; and advancing mental health as a shared community
priority.
I hope to see you at the polls on May 16th – your vote matters! And
I sincerely hope you vote for both Shahidul and Mary Jo for Select
Board.
Sincerely,
Muriel Kramer
39 North Street
May 10, 2022
Support for Holly Morand
Editor:
I am pleased to endorse Holly Morand for the
2-year school committee seat.
Holly brings a depth of knowledge, broad qualifications and proven
collaboration to the table for School Committee.
Two things I am impressed with is her past work in town hall with
former youth & family services director Denise Hildreth who has
endorsed Holly and I respect greatly and to be chosen to be on the
Freedom Team's board of directors which is doing incredible work in
areas of inclusion & diversity. Being on the board of the Freedom
Team is a true collaborative effort of representation from the
schools, police, select board, school committee, SACH and more
working as a team preserving freedom through unity in the community.
What our community & the world have been through is not "paranoia"
or "fear mongering" as I have heard some say, it is a public health
crisis not seen in a century.
It is important that we have compassion, science driven data and
respect for the other boards in town especially the board of health
to glean their expertise. The school committee's scope of governance
is for the educational well-being of over 4,000 youth, the largest
share of our town's budget, one of town's largest employers and more
encompassing than mask/unmask issue that seems to be a social
talking point.
The big picture is budgets, strategic growth planning, additional
academic resources for students (whether special needs, gifted etc.)
and supporting emotional well-being of the students & staff with
mental health, anti-bullying resources and I see no one better
qualified than someone who has served in our Youth and Family
Services office like Holly has.
I am voting for Holly Morand for Hopkinton School Committee; she has
a proven collaborative track record and hope you will join me on May
16th.
Darlene Hayes
1 Third Rd
May 9, 2022
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Red-Winged May 9, 2022 -To be more exact, it is a male
red-winged blackbird, whose job it is to protect the area
surrounding the nest and offer food to the female, who may accept or
reject the offering. Unlike the male, the female is not black and
has no colorful markings. Thanks to David M. Hughes for sharing.
Support for Shahidul
Mannan
Editor:
I am writing to express my support for Shahidul Mannan and his
efforts to be elected as Select Board member. Shahidul has spent
the last few years giving back to the community, and tirelessly
volunteering in town. His time on the growth study committee and
appropriation committee has brought value to the residents of
Hopkinton. The town is lucky to have a talented pool of
candidates like Shahidul. I wish him and his family the best on
election day. I ask the residents of Hopkinton to support
Shahidul Mannan on May 16.
Amman Haidri
7 Spring Lane
May 9, 2022
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Support for Mary Jo LaFreniere
To the Editor:
It is with great pleasure that I endorse Mary Jo LaFreniere for
re-election to one of the two Hopkinton Select Board seats.
Although I do not customarily endorse candidates, I make an
exception here because of a long and enduring personal connection. I
have known and respected Mary Jo for over 20 years. In fact, she was
one of the people who inspired me to run for State Senator.
As District Director for my predecessor, David Magnani, Mary Jo
assisted with constituent concerns and helped Senator Magnani make
local municipalities’ needs heard at the state level. Since then I
have followed her work on many Hopkinton boards and committees,
including the Board of Assessors, Commissioners of Trust Funds, Tax
Relief Committee, Marathon Committee, and finally the Select Board.
Consistently, she has served with integrity and humility, and with
strong emphasis on teamwork. Truly, Hopkinton is her heart.
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Ashland
May 9, 2022
Support for Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh
Editor:
Please consider
joining me when I vote for Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh for School
Committee (three-year term).
Over the years, I
have watched Nancy from afar. I would often see Nancy at town,
school and community events.
Nancy is hardworking,
smart, empathetic and experienced. Nancy has been a long-time
resident of Hopkinton, and a dedicated volunteer in our public
schools. Nancy has four children and all have been educated by our
top-notch teachers.
Nancy is the current
Chair of the School Committee and has a unique perspective, being
both a parent and an emergency mental health clinician. Having a
professional on our School Committee, with mental health expertise,
is now more important than ever.
Additionally, Nancy
is the consummate giver. Recently I asked (via social media) if
there was anyone who could spend some time with my son’s roommate
via a Zoom call. My son’s roommate was writing a paper on mental
health issues and the pandemic. Nancy was one of the first to
respond and devoted an hour plus to this Zoom call. I have never
socialized with Nancy. I am not in her friend group. Someone who
takes an hour plus out of their week to help a college student, over
1000 miles away, is my kind of School Committee member.
Please join me in
voting for Nancy on Monday, May 16!
Sincerely,
Patricia Hunt
Sinacole
4 Edge Hill Road
May 9, 2022
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
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Hopkinton, MA - Hopkinton High School Girl Scout
Troop 65294 is holding an athletic shoe drive in coordination with
GotSneakers?. Gently worn, used, and new sneakers are being
collected and sent to GotSneakers, a social enterprise, whose work
helps to repurpose sneakers instead of throwing them away. Anyone
can help by simply donating gently worn, used, and new sneakers.
GotSneakers? has developed a program that asks communities to reach
into their closets! The sneaker recycling program helps keep
sneakers out of landfills, which has harmful effects on our
environment. Learn more about GotSneakers? by visiting their website
at
www.GotSneakers.com .
Troop 65294 is pleased to be partnering with the local community by
having donation bins located at Jump Start Physical Therapy
(Natick), PR Running (Westboro), and Resilience Fitness (Hopkinton).
The Troop also has donation boxes at the following drop-off
locations around Hopkinton for any donations: 8 Price Street,1
Ledgestone Drive, 31 Valleywood Road and 4 Belknap Street
(Westboro).
In addition to these donation locations, we are excited to be
collecting donations at the Timlin 5K Road Race, which will held be
in person again this year at the Hopkinton High School on Saturday
June 18th. Athletic shoe donations can be dropped off at the
GotSneakers? table between 8:30am - 12pm on race day.
For more information, feel free to contact Carolyn Johnson.
About GS Troop 65294
Girl Scout Junior Troop 65294 has been together since 2010. There
are five tenth grade girls in the Troop - Agnes Agosto, Hannah
Connors, Stephanie Johnson, Lauren Strechay, and Kelly Strickland,
and they have all known each other since kindergarten. The girls
will be bridging to Girl Scout Ambassadors in May 2022.
About Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
We’re Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts ― 50,000 strong, with
35,000 girls and 15,000 volunteers in 178 communities in eastern
Massachusetts. We’re here to build girls of courage, confidence, and
character, who make the world a better place. For more information,
please visit www.gsema.org
From Julie Ford:
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Welcome
May 8, 2022 - All
smiles with a new Welcome sign! L-R: Kris MacPherson, member
of Hopkinton Garden Club, Ann Hussey Hogaboom, President of
Hopinton Garden Club; Tim Kilduff of The 26.2 Foundation;
Scott Richardson of Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects;
Nancy Tarsi, Past President of Hopkinton Women’s Club; and
Doris Early, President of Hopkinton Women’s Club. PHOTO:
Kathleen Culler for Hopkinton Garden Club New “Welcome to
Hopkinton” Sign in Place
A beautiful new “Welcome to Hopkinton” sign, extending a
warm welcome to all who visit and live in Hopkinton, has
been placed on West Main Street across from Golden Pond
Living facility, in a collaborative effort led by Hopkinton
Garden Club, just as they’d done with the original sign in
1996. The original wooden sign rotted at the supports and
fell over last December. A race against time, with a goal to
have the new sign in place in time for the Marathon, was
successfully met!
A huge thank you to our generous donors, including Hopkinton
Garden Club’s members and supporters of our Garden Club’s
Plant and Greens Sales; The Hopkinton Women’s Club; The 26.2
Foundation; Scott Richardson of Gorman Richardson Lewis
Architects, as well as Diane Bullock, former Hopkinton
resident and lifetime Hopkinton Garden Club member, for her
generous donation.
“We also extend thanks to Sign Right of Marlborough, for
constructing the sign so quickly; Peter Mezitt of Weston
Nurseries, for two beautiful mountain laurel shrubs; and
Scott Dryden of Scott’s Landscaping, for time and materials
to replace the soil in the planting area,” Ann Hussey
Hogaboom, President of Hopkinton Garden Club added, “Thanks,
too, to Hopkinton Garden Club member, Kris MacPherson, who
seamlessly coordinated the efforts to ensure the sign was up
in time for the Marathon.”
This site, one of numerous sites and planters across
Hopkinton, is maintained by Hopkinton Garden Club, whose
members share their time and talent to plant and care for
seasonal plantings as part of their beautification efforts,
with the assistance of generous site sponsors.
The Hopkinton Garden Club is a nonprofit organization whose
mission in the local community is education, beautification,
and conservation. The Club was organized in 1924 and is an
affiliate of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
Find us on our Club’s website:
www.hopkintongardenclub.org , Facebook
(HopkintonGardenClub) and Instagram (@hopkintongardenclub
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Comedy in Woodville
Support for Mary Jo LaFreniere
To the Editor:
Mary Jo LaFreniere served as district
coordinator in my senate office, representing Hopkinton for 10
years. During that time she exhibited, exquisitely, all the
leadership qualities needed to be one of Hopkinton's most
effective Select Board members ever: She is organized,
committed, energetic, intelligent, collaborative and enormously
personable, even in stressful situations. Her "marathon" service
to Hopkinton is legendary. Throughout all the challenging
situations she faced as the senate district director, she was
always friendly, collaborative and professional. I strongly
believe that Hopkinton could do no better than to re-elect Mary
Jo LaFreniere to the Hopkinton Select Board.
-- State Senator David P. Magnani (ret.),
Framingham
David P. Magnani Ed.D.
13 Cherry Oca Lane
Framingham, MA
01702-5663
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Hopkinton Vets Meet
HopkintonVets Breakfast, 6 May 2022
Discussions
of military history that coincide with the date of the monthlyVets
Breakfast (in this instance, May 6th) provided a full agenda
of significant topics. Most notably were the many military
actions leading to the end of World War II. The May 1945
sinking of a German U-boat off Block Island sparked a review of
Hopkinton veterans' involvement in "submarine chasing" along the
eastern shore of the United States. Additionally, there's never
a lack of remembering Hopkinton's recently deceased veterans who
were so vital in creating real-life military history in several
different war eras.
A few of the three-dozen veterans who
participated are seen in the attached photo. Standing L to R:
Gordon Winston, USAF, and David Almy, US Army. Sitting L to R:
Neil Svendsen, US Army, Barry Rosenbloom, US Army, Jim Rose,
USAF, and Neal Swenor, USAF. Mr. Rosenbloom is showing a photo
of a Lockheed P-3 Orion which is tasked with anti-submarine and
marine surveillance. Mr. Rose is holding a representation of
the announcement of Hitler's suicide, which helped bring about
the end of World War II.
The nextVets
Breakfastis scheduled for 3 June 2022. More
Hopkinton Military History will be analyzed.
Mark Your Calendar...TWICE!! Two Derbies, Same Day
1. Hopkinton Police Department
2. Woodville Rod & Gun
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All in All, Ukraine Benefits raise $16,000 May 7, 2022 - After last Saturday's Ukraine
fundraiser on Pond Street, Margaret Bower announced the the
fundraising total for the ongoing web page and the party, was
$16,000. Above, mom and son enjoy the company of a Bower horse,
while the band played on.
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Rally for a Photo May 7, 2022 - From the Main Street web cam,
we can see just one corner at the main intersection in Hopkinton
taken up with sign holders for the Town Election on May 16 at about
11:45 this morning. Anyone got a closeup? Ed. Note:
We were told that the group was clustered for a photo. Prior to this
photo, they covered all four corners, we've been told.
Support for Mary Jo LaFreniere and
Shahidul Mannan
Editor:
I am pleased to support and endorse Mary Jo
Lafreniere and Shahidul Mannan for our Select Board in Hopkinton. I
have had the pleasure of working with both of them during my career
of service. I am inspired by both and their commitment to
volunteering on these boards and the service that they provide for
us all. Mary Jo and Shahidul are driven by a desire to serve their
community.
Mary Jo is a proven dedicated volunteer and knowledgeable civil
servant. In Hopkinton, we have been fortunate to have her knowledge
and expertise applied to serve us in many volunteer positions that
have helped the community for decades. Her knowledge of municipal
finance and general government has served to significantly
strengthen the Select Board in their decision making. She has shown
a drive and dedication to support our community and bring us all
together.
Shahidul is brilliant when it comes to municipal finance. His
questions posed while on the Appropriations Committee showed how
much thought he puts into the budget process and financial
responsibility on behalf of the Town. It also shows how much he
cares about the services provided to the community. We would be
fortunate to have his expertise and broad background set in
continued and expanded service to the community.
We are so fortunate to have amazing volunteers that want to support
our community in so many ways. I am grateful that we have these two
running to serve as a part of the Select Board and inspired by their
commitment to continually improving our Town. Please join me in
voting for Mary Jo Lafreniere and Shahidul Mannan at the Annual Town
Election on May 16th. Together we will move our amazing community
forward while ensuring no one is left behind in that mission.
Sincerely,
Connor B. Degan
48 Hillcrest Drive
May 7, 2022
Support for Holly Morand
I write to ask
you to join me in voting for Holly Morand for School Committee on
May 16th. Our community has the rare opportunity to fill three
seats on this critical board and our choice for the two-year seat
could not be more important. Our choice cannot be a one issue
candidate. Rather, we need a candidate who can help our
community continue to emerge from a once in a lifetime pandemic and
help shepherd our Schools into the future. We need a candidate
with the broad skill set and expertise to confront the broader,
bigger challenges facing our schools, such as our significant
community growth, budget constraints, our mental health crisis, and
retaining and attracting the faculty, administrators and programs
that make the Hopkinton school system one of the best in the
Commonwealth.
We need Holly
Morand.
For the
two-year race, Holly’s qualifications are unparalleled. Holly
is a social worker, devoted volunteer, scientist and researcher.
Her service to our town - especially as a social worker and
in-school counselor - offers unique insight on the struggles
Hopkinton school families are now facing. Her service as a
devoted volunteer and former President of the Hopkinton PTA -
reveals depth of knowledge of our Schools. Her unique
expertise in social work and behavioral health will be crucial aids
as our community confronts an unprecedented mental health crisis.
I first came
to know Holly for her important work advocating for compassionate
and smart school policies during the pandemic. In fact, along with
352 other Hopkinton residents, I signed onto the last letter Holly
co-authored: one that asked our School Committee to offramp to
optional masking on March 14 to accommodate the potential February
vacation exposures. With hundreds, I proudly signed onto
Holly’s letter because it embraced science, equity and a safe
transition into optional masking in our schools.
Even though
school masking (thankfully!) is now a moot issue, I appreciate a
candidate with gravitas. What Holly’s advocacy showed was a
deliberative process that we need in a School Committee member.
We need someone who can process complex data; someone who values
content area expertise when necessary; someone who balances
pragmatics and equity with sophistication and compassion. What we
need for the vast and complex issues facing the new School Committee
is Holly Morand.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Condon
7 Courtney Circle
May 7, 2022
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Support
for Shahidul Mannan
Editor:
I have known Shahidul
for several years and am so impressed with his involvement in town
prior to running for the Select Board.
His seven years on
appropriations and two years on the planning board has allowed him
to provide input in two critical volunteer boards and to demonstrate
his priority to serve and time commitment for the town work. He
brings a corporate leadership perspective and knows how to identify
with the smaller business community as an entrepreneur.
I have been a
registered Republican since I first came to Hopkinton 33 years ago,
and this year I am pleased to Support Shahidul for the Select Board
and the vision he has for the future of Hopkinton.
Ron Foisy
25 Chamberlain Street
May 6, 2022
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Caller reports unemployment fraud, wood in
roadway
on West Main Street, caller reports someone left a
bicycle at Main Street Service one week ago, caller wishes
to speak with an officer regarding a previous incident,
walk-in reports he has been followed for a year by the
same vehicle, suspicious persons on Whirty Circle were
actually neighbors having difficulty entering home due to
a failed battery...
May 5, 2022
For Oil Painters to Envy "One Hour Ago": 9:00 am
May 6, 2022 - Male Hummingbird this morning! I started noticing them
last Saturday, but they've been pretty skittish. They seem to be
getting a little more settled in~ Julie Ford.
Every day is Fish Day, but especially Fridays and Mothers Day!
Jane von Bauer Rathburn, 93
Jane
von Bauer Rathburn, 93, of Hopkinton, passed away at
her home on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Born in East Brookfield, MA, she
was the daughter of the late Ellen (Ellstrom) and Waldo Simpson. She
was the wife of 51 years to the late Harold Rathburn.
Jane enjoyed doing cryptograms, crosswords, gardening and cooking.
She loved traveling with her family and had many enjoyable trips to
Ireland, Hawaii, Caribbean cruises and the beaches of Cape Cod. Most
of all, Jane enjoyed Sunday dinners around her kitchen table with
her family.
Jane is survived by her three daughters, Sally Rathburn of
Hopkinton, Sherry Kuring and her husband, Steven of Ballston Spa,
New York, and Jane Rathburn Goodman and her husband, David of
Hopkinton. She also leaves behind two brothers, John and Waldo
Simpson both of North Grafton; and 5 grandchildren, Shelby and Eric
Kuring, and Charlotte, Cooper and Carter Goodman. She is predeceased
by her sisters, Cloris Simpson, Lola Connaugthton and Jessie Larter.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 9th from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at
the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. A service
will follow visitation at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial
will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to VNA Care Hospice, 254 2nd Ave. #200
Needham, MA 02494
Snappy Dogs May 5, 2022 - Teresa and Lisa served about
200 people on their opening day today.
Remember when.....? Has it really been 13 years?
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Support for Jared Pray
Dear Editor:
Like many families, one of the things that attracted us to Hopkinton
was the great public school system. We have not been disappointed
with the quality of our children’s education. However, the schools
deserve and need better guidance from our School Board, and there is
no one better suited for that than Jared Pray. With three children
who will pass through the Hopkinton schools, he cares deeply for how
our schools function. We’ve known Jared for several years and have
had many conversations with him regarding the issues the school has
faced during that time. He is level-headed, rational, intelligent,
and
plows through research when faced with important decisions. Some may
say that his lack of experience on a School Board is a negative,
when the reality is just the opposite – the School Board needs a
fresh perspective; someone who will bring new ideas and a proactive
approach to the new issues we face. To quote Dr. Grace Hopper, “The
most dangerous phrase in the English language is, ‘We have always
done it this way’”. That is not what our children need. What they
need is a leader, an innovator, and a person who truly cares about
improving our schools for the future. What they need is Jared Pray.
Sincerely,
David Tiber, M.D. and Mina Tiber
2 Singletary Way
Abhay Patel, M.D. and Nupa Patel
4 Singletary Way
Rachel and Justin McCarthy
12 Wedgewood Drive
Tina and José Estevam
44 Wedgewood Drive
May 5, 2022
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Attempt to Resurrect Article 45 Defeated "Is HCAM Live? If you are watching, we need
you to come down [and make quorum]." ~ Town Moderator Ellen Rutter
at 7:01 pm Day Three of Annual Town Meeting Adjourns
Until Election Day May 16
May 5, 2022 - A soundly defeated Article 45,
to purchase land at the former Liberty Mutual site, was brought
up again Wednesday evening, Day 3 of Town Meeting, after a
crushing defeat Tuesday evening.
Proponents wanted to suspend the 2/3 majority
requirement for passage, and revote, but given the vote on
Tuesday, it still would have failed. The vote to suspend the
bylaw met the same fate.
In less
controversial discussions, Lykan Biosciences of South Street was
voted a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) agreement for expanding
operations and adding employees; and Wilson Street Solar Farms'
PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) agreement was accepted, in
which the company agrees to make payments to the Town, although
voluntary, because they meet requirements as a no-tax entity.
Moderator Ellen Rutter adjourned the Annual Town Meeting until
Election Day, Monday, May 16, 2022. A Tweet from the Town of
Hopkinton says the Town Meeting was dissolved at 8:29 pm last
night.
Editor:
I am writing in support of my friend, Shahidul Mannan, for the
Select Board. I have known Shahidul for a number of years and
have always been so impressed with his service to this town on
multiple boards and commissions, as well as his dedication to
really listening to our citizens and their concerns. His
experience and positivity will be a great addition to our
wonderful, hard working Select Board.
Beth Watson
152 Hayden Rowe Street
May 4, 2022
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Day 2: Another Quorum Challenge, Another Early Adjournment "Since there is a question on the floor
of a quorum, now we have to stop and take a count." ~ Patrick
Atwell, acting Town Moderator
May 4, 2022 - Article 45 was the last
Article of the Warrant voted on last evening, followed by a
failed quorum count. It proposed, in a Citizen's Petition, that
the Town of Hopkinton take by eminent domain former Liberty
Mutual land, which has been purchased by a company planning to
build solar arrays.
The motions document put the price of the undeveloped portion of
the property to fund at $700,000, but speakers noted that an
appraisal could come in for millions of dollars.
Despite the impassioned pleas of the
petitioner and supporters, the Article 45 was defeated by more
than the 2/3 majority necessary; 26 in favor and 87 not in
favor. The wide spread of yeas and nays is well illustrated by
one proponent, Mary Arnaut [bottom right corner of photo], being
the only "yea" vote in that frame.
Ms. Arnaut took to the mic following the
defeat of the Article and questioned why, if there was a quorum
[128 voters], only 113 people voted.
"People can abstain from voting," said
Patrick Atwell, sitting in for Moderator Ellen Rutter.
"I've just been advised by [Town] Counsel
that we're going to do a quorum count, but the vote [on Article
45] still stands. We don't go backwards," said Mr. Atwell,
answering a question yet to be asked, but presumed by many.
"We currently have 119 people [voters] in
the room. We do not have a quorum (128). So we will have to
adjourn... for the evening," declared Town Moderator Ellen
Rutter.
Town Meeting reconvenes Wednesday, May 4 at
7:00 pm in the Hopkinton High School Athletic Center.
Support for John Coutinho
Dear Editor,
I write this letter in support of John Coutinho for Select Board.
I commend all the men and women who are currently serving on the
many boards and committees for the Town of Hopkinton. I also commend
those who are currently running. I understand the dedication, energy
and time needed to fill these seats. John has served the residents
of Hopkinton on various boards and committees for over 14 years.
John was a member of the Select Board for six years, Zoning Advisory
Committee for nine years, and Planning Board for four years. John
has been in the trenches for some of the most important decisions
this town has made the past 10 years. Other town committees John has
been a member of are too numerous to mention. The experience John
has gathered throughout the years is invaluable and will serve the
Town of Hopkinton well.
I personally have seen John’s commitment to public safety as the
Select Board’s liaison to the police department. I also have
personally seen John’s commitment to the townspeople by helping The
Friends of Hopkinton put on our annual Family Day. John is a
community member, community helper and a community leader.
With the downtown revitalization project ongoing, the trails project
running into roadblocks, our water supply contaminated with PFAS6, a
new Elmwood School on the horizon and traffic issues on West Main
Street needing immediate attention, John brings his experience and
knowledge to the table to help guide Hopkinton to successful
conclusions.
Please join me on Monday May 16th and cast your vote for John
Coutinho for the Hopkinton Select Board.
Patrick O’Brien
13 Ray Street
May 3, 2022
Who Will Pay for the Extra Year?
Editor:
Who will be paying for the third year of the 2
year Downtown Project? "Free" money from the state started this
project which will not alleviate Downtown traffic congestion. It
will not beautify Downtown. The overhead wires will only be buried
from the Police Station to Ash Street. The Historic District will be
destroyed with more asphalt, less usable green space and a plethora
of state mandated signage. The Downtown Project is a disaster for
Hopkinton.
Beth and Rick Kelly
5 Ash St
2-Year Project Now a 3-year
Project?
Editor:
The Main Street Corridor Project, which was sold to residents as a
“two construction season” project, has now entered its second
construction season. The project is apparently already delayed by
one year, as the project specialist recently advised that the
project is “on schedule” with an October 2023 end date.
Per a 9/26/2019 HopNews.com article: "Also at issue is a 5-year
length of time on the easements, leading some people to conclude
wrongly that the construction will last 5 years. Chair Brendan
Tedstone clarified. He explained that the plan called for the work
to be completed in 2 construction seasons, beginning next year. Mr.
Tedstone explained that the remaining years were for the warranty
period."
Per a 10/2/2019 Hopkinton Independent article: "'We’ve been apprised
that this will cover two construction seasons,' Khumalo stated. . .
. It also was noted that construction season generally runs from
April through November, depending on weather conditions."
Per a 6/1/2020 MetroWest Daily News article: "Design plans have been
completed and the project is scheduled to go out to bid in the next
four to six weeks, with bids likely due back in September or
October. The bid process will likely determine the actual start of
the work, said Herr. Construction is expected to take about two
years."
Per a 12/2/2020 MetroWest Daily News article: "'We’ll be working in
earnest in the corridor,' said Herr. . . . . Construction is slated
to take about two years."
Per 3/15/2022 communication with town engineer: “The Town’s response
has always been to questions related to the anticipated project
duration . . . I recollect the general response from the Town always
being that for a project this size it would be a 2-3 year project.”
If the town “always” knew that this would be a 2 to 3 year project,
why did Norman Khumalo, Brian Herr, and others make the above
statements to the press and residents?
How can a two construction season project be “on schedule” when the
estimated completion date is three construction seasons after the
project started?
Sincerely,
Sandra Ward
67 Main Street
May 3, 2022
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Quorum Challenge Adjourns Annual Town Meeting - Will reconvene
Tuesday at 7:00 pm "If anyone's watching and wants to come
down, we need three people." ~ Town Moderator, Ellen Rutter
by Robert Falcione
May 2, 2022 - A shouted challenge of the
quorum — the number of voters needed to continue with the Town
Meeting's business — came from a person off-camera, but sparked
a halt to the discussion just prior to completion of Article 22.
The required counting of the qualified voters present fell three
short of the 128 needed to continue.
"If anyone's watching and wants to come down, we need three
people," said Town Moderator Ellen Rutter to the cable
cameras. It was reminscent of Townies' stories of calling a
couple of the local watering holes where politicians knew they
would find some constituents and phoning them at the bar to
request their presence for a quorum and a vote.
After a 15-minute stretch and another count,
even fewer people were in attendance, and Ms. Rutter adjourned
the meeting until Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the High
School Athletic Center.
It had been pretty much smooth sailing
through the first 21 Articles; a $100 million-plus budget, 4975
students projected for FY30-31, employment benefits, discounts
on sewer by income, required water tank cleaning, a $60,000
pickup truck. But the town water itself,
PFAS and all, presented challenges.
School Department representatives assured
everyone that the schools' kitchens used bottled water. If your
child is compromised, bring a bottle of water to school, people
were told.
DPW Director John Westerling suggested one
solution to the discovery of PFAS above acceptible levels in a
Town well is to make an indirect connection to the MWRA through
Southborough, which would cost $1 million for the design
alone. Mr. Westerling said that towns with PFAS were getting
some of the entry fee into MWRA waived. Otherwise there was the
possibility of filtration with activated charcoal systems, a
costly project in itself.
Well known Hopkinton resident Tom Terry
questioned if the MWRA water also has those chemicals.
"The MWRA has no detectable PFAS," Mr.
Westerling said. "Their water comes from the
Quabbin.[Ed. Note: The Quabbin has a 412 billion gallon
capacity, 6.3 times the capacity of the Wachusett Reservoir.]"
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Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts Brush fire on Pike - east of Hopkinton,
Assist FD on Davis,
caller lost a wallet, woman can't locate her granddaughter -
father reported her at home, Animal traps in someone's Ash Street
yard - a live possum in one and dead animals in others - ACO
notified and will take action if necessary, female in red jeep
appeared
impaired - GOA, assist FD, OUI Arrest on West Main, truck
struck sign on East Main and kept going, injured turkey on
East Main euthanized, MVA on Connelly Hill Road - caught up with
driver and issued citation, more...
April 29, 30, 2022 - May 1, 2022 Arrest
Hopkinton Fire Dept. Pitches In
LINWOOD, MA - May 2, 2022 - Hopkinton Ladder 1 and C-1 provided
Mutual Aid to the Linwood section of Northbridge on Friday to assist
with a four-alarm fire at the Victorian House, a residence that has
been the location for many weddings over the years, as well as many
wedding photographs. Witnesses say a dog was rescued, and a
firefighter was injured. The Blackstone Valley has suffered
disproportional losses of historic structures, such as the
Mills In Uxbridge and Millbury in recent years. This one Friday and
the shuttered Sutton Drive In on Route 146, below, in the town next
door yesterday afternoon, also in the Blackstone Valley, are the
latest examples. The one below was stated as a brush fire.
The Hopkinton Music Association is again sponsoring the 17th annual
Hopkinton Community Summer Band.
The band is open to the greater Hopkinton Community ages 14 and up.
If you played an instrument in the past or are currently playing an
instrument, come and join us.
Rehearsals will be from 6:30 – 8:00 on Tuesday nights inside the
High School Band room. The first rehearsal will be on Tuesday, June
21st and continue on the following Tuesdays through July 12th.
There will also be two Thursday rehearsals on July 7th
and July 14th. The band will perform on Sunday, July 17th
on the town common as
part of the Summer Concert Series.
There is a $40.00 registration fee to help defray some of the costs
of the summer band program.
Red-tailed Adult and Young
May 2, 2022 - Once again, Julie shows us a reason to be in awe of
our surroundings. Thank you, Julie Ford!
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Support for Shahidul Mannan
Editor
I was thrilled to learn that Shahidul Mannan is
running for a seat on the Select Board. Shahidul is a compassionate,
thoughtful leader and is invested in Hopkinton’s continued growth
and progress. He’s a great advocate for Hopkinton and its families,
and brings a wealth of knowledge from serving on various committees.
I cannot think of a more qualified candidate and I enthusiastically
support his candidacy.
Thank You!
Praveena Tenneti
36 Huckleberry Road
May 2, 2022
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Proud of Select Board
Editor:
I try to steer clear of the campaigns for Select
Board when I am not running, however given the comments disparaging
the Select Board, I feel compelled to respond. The allegations that
the that the Select Board is responsible for the resignations within
town government ignores the nationwide economic conditions. The
great resignation is happening throughout all aspects of the
economy, including private businesses and local government. To blame
the Select Board is simply trying to make the Select Board look
responsible for issues that have nothing to do with the work of the
Board.
Over the past four years I’ve come to know our town manager, Mr.
Norman Khumalo and personally witnessed his devotion and dedication
to the Town of Hopkinton. I’m proud to call him my friend and I
agree that if he were to leave, he will be sorely missed. But with
any friend, I wish him the best in advancing his career. If he were
to advance his career by taking on a job in a larger community, it
would be just that, career advancement.
Mr. Coutinho was a contributor to the Board, and I have tremendous
respect for the work the Select Board accomplished during his
tenure, however, he was not solely responsible for any of the
projects completed during his tenure. The same way I cannot take
responsibility for the accomplishments of the current board,
including collaborating with town staff on the Pledge, Principles
and Actions on Systemic Racism, supporting much needed capital
projects to address population growth such as the Marathon School
addition, and maintaining level services throughout the pandemic to
name a few. For me to take credit for the accomplishments of the
town over the past four years ignores all the work others have done
through collaboration with the Select Board.
Leadership is creating a vision for the future and collaboration
with the profession staff and the incredible volunteer effort within
the Town to make it happen. Coming out of this pandemic, the Select
Board has gone through great lengths determining the priorities for
the Town moving forward, including addressing mental health issues
after isolation during the pandemic and connecting to the MWRA as a
long-term solution to the town’s water needs to name a few.
I am proud of the work that WE, as a Select Board have accomplished.
I am proud of the work the Select Board accomplished while John
Coutinho was a member, and equally proud of the work we have
accomplished since Mr. Coutinho has left. Our job is to work
together as a team, through collaboration and leadership, and I am
proud to be a member of this Select Board.
Irfan Nasrullah, Select Board Chair
211 Winter Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
May 2, 2022
Ukraine Fundraising Goals Surpassed
Click on Photo to Play a Song by the band
Shell
Theory - choose HD May 2, 2022 - Well,
Margaret and Mike Bower held a fundraiser for Ukraine this past
Saturday, and added to the fundraiser that was online. The total
came to $7,654. For those who still wish to contribute to the cause,
use the link and read the origin of Mighty Cause:
https://www.mightycause.com/story/Sisbgg . But in the
meantime, watch the video and enjoy a beautiful cover of "Different
Drum," a song written by Mike Nesmith — yes that Mike Nesmith — and
made popular by Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Ponies way, way back. Oh, and see a
few scenes from the party, too.
Select Board Candidates' Debate from HCAM-TV
Believes Change is Inevitable
Editor:
“I cannot remember anyone blaming the Select
Board in 2009 when our last town manager left, because it didn’t
happen.” – quoted from Beth Malloy, this is a very valid point.
When people reach retirement, celebrate their contributions and wish
them well. When someone takes a career advancement or transition,
even outside our beloved community, celebrate their contributions
and wish them well.
Retention is important, more often than not people do not take a
position for life but as part of their career. How does the town
prepare for inevitable transition, career growth & development,
opportunities and transitions? > These responsibilities fall under
the Human Resources Department and Personnel Committee, not
micromanaged by a Select Board who along with the town manager are
part of the governance and collaborative process.
Before the pandemic, for 5- or 6-years town hall saw huge turnovers,
so did the school system, fire and police department and never did I
see the Selectman at the time blamed for folks retiring, choosing a
different career path and advancements to their own journey. Whether
it was a fire chief, police chief, town clerk, town treasurer,
family services director, admin/support staff, superintendents,
principals and vice principals.
There was high turnover and internal unrest but
never heard any fault the Selectman at that time. It seems as an
example; when someone like Josh Hanna who was raised here, served as
one of our high school vice principals was able to advance to
principal of the Franklin high school, we are proud, congratulate
and wish them well. Our own Town Clerk, Connor Degan is currently
running for State Rep., if elected this would expand his career in
public service, Hopkinton should be proud.
This should be true if our town manager is given the opportunity to
advance his career and journey, yes, all these changes are felt as
loss, but change is inevitable.
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Displeased With Current Select Board
Dear Editor:
Norman Khumalo has done a fantastic job in Hopkinton for over a
decade. His dedication and passion for excellence is second to
none. Should he accept a new position, he will be missed! His
collaboration and focus with several strong Select Boards has
propelled Hopkinton forward.
Unfortunately, this is yet another significant loss for the
community under the current Select Board's watch. Their
inability to retain key personnel, including numerous public
safety employees, must be addressed immediately. If not, the
town will soon be adrift like a ship without a rudder. The
current Select Board's lack of vision for our future, based on
our local needs, continues to erode our collective potential.
We need a Board that understands when it comes to Hopkinton's
future, it all starts here!
Sincerely,
John Coutinho
1 David Joseph Road
(Candidate for Select Board)
April 29, 2022
Warrant, Other Relevant Information Ahead of Town Meeting - Press
Release
HOPKINTON
— April 29, 2022 — Town Manager Norman Khumalo, Select Board Chair
Irfan Nasrullah and Assistant Town Manager Elaine Lazarus are
pleased to share information with residents regarding the Town of
Hopkinton’s upcoming Annual Town Meeting.
Town Meeting will be held on Monday, May 2 beginning at 7 p.m. To
better accommodate social distancing guidelines, the meeting will be
held in the gymnasium at the Hopkinton High School Athletic Center,
90 Hayden Rowe St.
To view the warrant for the Annual Town
Meeting, clickhere.
The Annual Town Meeting will begin with reports from town officials.
Residents will then be asked to consider a 53-article Annual Town
Meeting Warrant, which includes the town’s proposed operating budget
for Fiscal Year 2023.
“For members of local government, the Annual Town Meeting really is
like our Super Bowl,” Town Manager Khumalo said. “It is a chance for
all of our residents to come together and participate in their
community’s legislative process and have their voices heard in the
most democratic of ways. A great deal of thought and attention has
been given to each of the articles on the warrant. It is our sincere
hope that residents will attend this meeting and contribute to the
process of moving the Town of Hopkinton forward.”
Article 5 of the warrant will ask residents to vote on a proposed
$104 million FY23 operating budget. The budget vote is the
culmination of eight months of work by several boards and committees
in town, including the Select Board, Appropriation Committee, and
School Committee and staff.
The budget message and schedule were set back in September of last
year. Since then several meetings and public hearings have been held
to gain input from both town employees and residents. This included
several public meetings by town boards, the Select Board’s Budget
Listening Session, and a virtual public hearing held by the
appropriation committee on April 13 for comment from any community
members who wished to offer opinions on or ask questions about the
proposed budget.
The resulting proposed budget reflects the town’s commitment to
sound fiscal management, which meets the immediate needs of
residents and positions the town to have a strong financial future
for years to come.
“The budget process is highly collaborative and reflects the diverse
needs of our population,” Chair Nasrullah said. “I would like to
thank and recognize all of the boards and committees that
contributed to this process and the residents who shared their
thoughts and concerns along the way.”
A notable item on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant is Article 19,
which will ask the town to vote on several capital improvement
expenditures including replacing multiple public safety vehicles,
replacing the rooftop HVAC system at the Main Street Fire Station
and the roof at the Police Station, and funding major mechanical
system upgrades at the Police Station.
Other notable articles include establishing a
shared Housing Services Office revolving fund (Article 6), creating
a fund to support public, educational, or governmental (PEG) access
cable television services in the town (Articles 8-10), establishing
a School Special Education reserve fund to support the fluctuating
cost of out-of-district Special Education (Article 17), funding
significant repairs to the Woodville Fire Station (Article 26),
funding the proposedFruit
Street Fields turf replacement project (Article
28), and the creation of a seven-member Commission on Disability
(Article 48).
“There is a great deal of behind-the-scenes work that goes into
creating a Town Meeting Warrant and making sure the meeting runs
smoothly, and I commend everyone in town who helped make it
possible,” Assistant Town Manager Lazarus said. “The articles being
voted on impact a wide range of residents and town employees, and we
thank all those who continue to go above and beyond making sure
Hopkinton is a welcoming and inclusive community that always puts
the health, safety and wellbeing of its citizens at the forefront.”
For more information on the 2022 Annual Town
Meeting, including links on the FY23 operating budget, the complete
Town Meeting Warrant, information on Town Meeting presentations from
various boards and committees and more, visit the town’s 2022 Annual
Town Meeting information pagehere.
While mask and building capacity restrictions will be relaxed
following the ease of all COVID-19 restrictions in town, the Town of
Hopkinton encourages residents to exercise health and safety
practices such as social distancing and proper hygiene while at the
Annual Town Meeting.
The town will also be making a sign language interpreter available
for any resident who needs those services. Press Release.
Hopkinton Town Manager a Finalist for Watertown City Manager
Position
April 28, 2022 - Hopkinton Town Manager
Norman Khumalo is now one of three finalists for the position of
Watertown City Manager, according to the City of Watertown
website, following a meeting Wednesday night to narrow the
field.
Mr. Khumalo has served the Town of Hopkinton as Town Manager
since 2009. We await a word back from him regarding his
move from Hopkinton, but while we await his words, his submitted
resume to the City's search executives, as well as the glowing
references he received from people he has worked with and for,
can be read here, along with the other two candidates. For
those who only wish to read Mr. Khumalo's submission, choose the
link above, and then in Windows choose ctrl+f and type in his
name in the dialogue box that appears.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Assist FD on East Street, Community Relations at
the Senior Center, Officer Jessica Ferreira assisted an individual
in picking things up at his ex wife's residence, Ashland PD requests
assistance locating 15 year-old - not found... April 27, 2022
No Arrests
Support for Shahidul Mannan
Dear Editor,
I met Shahidul Mannan a few months ago and I knew right away that he
was a wonderful and kind man. When I heard he was running for a seat
on the Select Board, I thought about how lucky the other members of
the board will be to have Shahidul join them as a Select Board
member. This was even before I knew about all his qualifications and
volunteer positions he has on multiple other committees in
Hopkinton.
Not only does he have such expertise and
knowledge, but his quality as an amazing man is so important to this
town. I am so honored to call him my friend and will be very happy
knowing he will be an advocate for me and everyone else in Hopkinton
as a member of the Select Board. Please join me in proudly voting
for Shahidul Mannan on May 16!
Sincerely,
Nancy L. Drawe (Punky)
13 Davis Road
April 28, 2022
Hopkinton Women's Club Makes
Presentations
April 27, 2022 - The Hopkinton Women's Club held a luncheon at the
Hopkinton Country Club this afternoon as an oppurtunity to present
awards to two deserving students. From left, students Ananna
Schaefer, winner of the Junior Endeavor Award, and Saibhaskar
Gudenpati, winner of the Mary McDonough Community Service Award*; and from left, Incoming
Women's Club President, Doris Early, and outgoing President Nancy
Tarsi. In addition, the parents of the students, as well as both the
in and the out Presidents, received bouquets. Also thanked for their
contributions were two invited Hopkinton media people, luncheon
guests Robert Falcione of HopNews.com and Jim Cozzens (pictured
below) of HCAM-TV. *Corrected.
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Why Did the Wild Turkeys...
April 27, 2022 - Seeing a few turkeys crossing the street up ahead
this afternoon on Saddle Hill Road, the photographer slowed down,
which put him in close proximity to the birds for longer than they
could feel safe. Instead of staying still, they paused their
foraging and scurried up and over the ridge to avoid being seen.
But, as
can be plainly seen, the Tom turkey appears to feel safe and out of
sight, unaware that the height of his feathers' brilliant display
for his suitor gives his location away.
Unsafe?
April 27, 2022 - Neighbor Beth Kelly feels that this trench wall
support, which is designed to keep a trench from collapsing while
construction proceeds, is dangerous being so close to the Doughboy
Monument. Photo by Beth Kelly.
Hopkinton Coalition for Prevention (HOP)/Hopkinton Youth & Family
Services invites you to a virtual program on high potency cannabis
and teen mental health; Tue May 10th at 7pm. This program was
arranged by Ashland Decisions at Every Turn with HOP and several
other local coalitions as collaborators.
"The
Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's
Life & Death Story", presented by Laura Stack.
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Barbara Kimball, 94
Barbara
Kimball, 94, of Hopkinton died comfortably at home
in hospice, in the care of her family just as she wanted. Born in
Wellesley to the late Leroy and Anna Siebert, Barbara was determined
to live her life her way. She took up flying when her father told
her she couldn’t get a motorcycle license. Working at Hilliard’s
Candy Store helped her afford lessons that later led her to join the
Civil Air Patrol.
In her life, she was a Sunday school teacher at Grace Church in
Framingham, a Cub Scout Den Mother, Hopkinton Secretary for the
Selectman, worked at the Welfare Office, and more notably Assistant
Branch Manager at the Hopkinton/Holliston Bank for Savings, now
Middlesex Savings Bank.
Barbara was an avid outdoors woman and loved going to the various
Audubon Sanctuaries and trips hosted by the Audubon; her favorite
being Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk that she led birding
walks at. Her other favorite place in the world was Baxter State
Park, where she was always on the lookout for a moose. Many family
trips out hiking, snow shoeing, canoeing, and camping with her late
husband Everett, children, and/or grandchildren over the years gave
her great joy. She would often be spotted for her evening walks
around town with her son Wayne. On trips down to Arkansas where she
would visit her son Ken and his family, she enjoyed adventures with
the grandkids and great grandkids including mudding on four
wheelers. Another group she enjoyed was the Walk’n Mass Volkssport
Club.
This tenacious and wonderful woman was predeceased by her husband
Everett, their daughter Deborah Anne, their son Kenneth, and
grandson Kenneth Jr. She leaves behind her two sons, Wayne and his
partner Sharon, and Clifford and his wife Barbara, three
grandchildren Tracy, Christine, Carrieann, and Kat, 8 great
grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren with one more on the
way. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stony
Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, massaudubon.org or Walk’n Mass Volkssport
Club, https://www.walknmass.org/
Funeral arrangements are being held privately with family and are
under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton,
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
Christo “Papou” H.
Mastrogianis, 86
Christo
“Papou” H. Mastrogianis, 86, of Hopkinton, passed
away at his home on Monday, April 25, 2022. Born in Salem, MA, he
was the son of the late Mary (Caracostas) and Hercules Mastrogianis.
Christo took pleasure in gardening, movie nights with his Davis Rd.
neighbors and discussing current events. Christo spent more than 25
years working as a mechanical engineer for Chemplast Corporation.
During his retirement, he was employed as a driver with JFK
Transportation; a place where he was treated like family and a job
which brought him great joy and fulfillment. Most importantly,
Christo enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his
grandchildren.
Christo leaves behind two children, John Mastrogianis and his wife,
Tami of Hopkinton, Lena Marie Smith and her husband, Jeff of New
Castle, Washington; his sister, Angela O’Connell and her husband,
Ted of Peabody; 4 grandchildren, Christina Hartry of Framingham, Tia
Mastrogianis of Millbury, Joseph and Alexandra Smith of Washington.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1st from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at
the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral service will follow
in the funeral home at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to Advocates, 1881 Worcester Rd. Framingham, MA 01701
Support for Holly Morand
It is with genuine excitement that I am writing
to endorse Holly Morand for School Committee. Holly is a thoughtful,
intelligent, and well-informed candidate who I have the pleasure of
knowing through her outstanding work with the Hopkinton Freedom
Team. I have witnessed Holly help those in crises, calm a room, lead
a large group, and ensure that all voices were heard in matters that
impact our entire community. She is a fair and strong advocate
committed to doing what is best for our schools.
Holly comes to the table with a wide breadth of experience, from her
work as a community social worker while working directly with youth
in our community, her time leading local organizations, her
extensive applied science and analytical skills in her past and
current careers, or her years volunteering her time to local
government committees. Her professional and community experience
will serve to ensure thoughtful and transparent collaboration with
the community and HPS administration, and she has excelled in her
other roles as a voice of experience, equity, and sincerity. The
Hopkinton Public Schools, and indeed the entire community, stand to
benefit greatly if Holly joins the Hopkinton School Committee.
Sincerely,
Stacia Friedrich Krozy
7 Lilac Court
April 25, 2022
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Support for Shahidul Mannan
Hopkinton deserves to have elected leaders
who are focused on the best interest of all of its citizens. These
leaders should be able to assess the challenges presented and the
diverse interests of all stakeholders in town and make decisions
they believe will best serve the town. In our experience, the best
leaders to make these decisions combine dedication, experience and
curiosity.
Getting to know Shahidul and watching his work on town board, we’re
confident that he displays all of these. Serving on the Planning
Board for seven years he helped manage the Town’s budget balancing
the needs of a growing town with being responsible to taxpayers. He
has continued to expand his work in Hopkinton moving to the Planning
Board and serving on other volunteer committees. This work has not
only shown his dedication to make Hopkinton a better place but also
has prepared him with the necessary experience for the Select Board.
Shahidul genuinely also wants to understand all aspects of an issue
before making a decision. In any conversation about town issues he
seeks the input of people who have different experience than he
does. This critical quality also shows that he puts the Town’s needs
ahead of his own individual viewpoint. He is truly interested in
serving the best interest’s of Hopkinton which is why we believe he
will be an excellent member of the Select Board.
We hope you will join us in voting for Shahidul Mannan for Select
Board on May 16.
Sincerely,
Jon and Erin Graziano
8 Kimball Road
April 25, 2022
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from April 16, 2022 - April 24, 2022
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Manhole cover removed, 2 dogs running on HR
Street, scam
phone call, DMV East Main, Worcester PD requested to check if
male individual is at work on Avenue E (was not), dump truck broken
down on Main Street, dmv on Cedar Street requests blue lights
for safety, loud explosions reported from Mechanic Street - done,
individual says he was scammed into purchasing gift cards,
mva with PI on Pond Street - vehicle unoccupied - MSP Airwing
eta 2 hours away - Officer Sanchioni and K-9 Titan - both now with
Milford PD - called in - neg find - SGT Schofield reports individual
now in Protective Custody, debris on I-495 roadway, ice cream
truck taking up 2 handicap spots, 2 unlicensed youth operating
vehicles at high rate of speed on Nazneen Circle, caller said she
was
threatened by somoene trying to buy a dog, brush fire on Ash Street,
pizza delivery brought her food to the wrong address - concerned re:
Credit Card,
April 22, 23, 24 No Arrests
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Marathon Way Closed April 24, 2022 - Marathon Way is closed and
cordoned off for the ease of construction of the Downtown
Corridor Project. Above are stacks of tubing, presumably, we are
told, intended to carry some sort of wiring.
Little League Parade April 24, 2022 - The common was packed with
players, parents and coaches waiting for the Little League Parade to
begin. We will have many more photos of the parade after dinner.
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Farmer Chris
April 24, 2022 - Chris Casella checks out
his ram, among many animals he is taking care of on Pond Street,
where he grew up and graduated from Norfolk County Agricultural
School (aka Norfolk Aggie), and where he bred animals on land
generously donated by his neighbors. He still has his neighbors
to thank for their generosity as he continues to build his
current inventory. Below, Mr. Casella moves his 11 year-old
donkey into the grazing area across the street. He was asked the
purpose of having a donkey.
"They keep the coyotes away from the chickens," he said.
(NOTE: Photos taken one day after another).
Spring Colors April 24, 2022 - Colorful boats await
Hopkinton State Park users. In the background is the Hopkinton
Reservoir Dam.
Taking Sides The statue of George V. Brown, "The Starter,"
has made its opinion known to visitors to Hopkinton as did the
B.A.A. leading up to the 126th Boston Marathon by banning Russan
athletes from running the foot race, and siding with Ukraine.
50th Anniversary Year Last Saturday, Back Pages (duo), Doug
Betschart, left, and Inky Fair, rocked Bill's Downtown Pizzeria and
Bar for their longtime followers and some new fans, too. They will
return Saturday evening, May 14, 2022 - they are on a monthly
rotation - and the following Friday, May 20, 2022, they will be
performing at the Black Box in Franklin, Mass as a trio joined by
Tom Yates, and then their final set with members of their band with
whom they performed 50 years ago in 1972.
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Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh Candidate
Statement for Re-election to School Committee
I
am seeking re-election to the School Committee 3 year seat this May
to continue to work on behalf of Hopkinton students, families and
staff, while still meeting the fiduciary responsibility we hold to
the town. Emerging from the pandemic and in the midst of a youth
mental health crisis, our students are facing greater social and
emotional needs and learning gaps than we have seen in the past.
They need leadership and advocacy at the School Committee level and
collaboration with our town partners to meet them where they are at
right now and I believe my background and record of commitment to
the town and schools position me best to provide this leadership.
My Background: I have lived in
Hopkinton for nearly 25 years and, along with my husband, moved here
prior to starting our family. We currently have two children
enrolled in the Hopkinton Public Schools, in 6th and 11th grades,
and two children who are graduates of Hopkinton High School. I have
had the benefit of working with the schools in various volunteer
roles across all grades over the years, including as a classroom
volunteer, an HPTA (now HPTO) Board member, and a Middle School
Council member. I reported for a local news outlet for over 10
years, many of which were focused on covering the schools and the
School Committee. The lens of my experiences and engagement with the
schools sparked an interest in serving the schools in a greater
capacity and I was first elected to the School Committee in 2016.
I have a Master’s Degree in clinical Social Work
from Boston University and I have spent my professional career
working in the mental health field. I have seen first hand the
devastating impact the pandemic has had on youth mental health and I
know some of the effects of the pandemic will continue to ripple
through our schools for years to come. I have a history of working
collaboratively on the School Committee with our state legislators
and community organizations to increase programmatic opportunities
and grant funding for our students and I believe such collaboration
is especially vital to support our students in this increased time
of need.
We know that success for each of our students
may look different and that even our District’s outstanding state
and national rankings don’t tell the whole story. I have shown over
my tenure that I am not a one or two issue candidate— I remain
committed to diving in with equal passion for the many issues
confronting all of our students and educators today. Here are a
couple of issues I want to highlight which will continue to merit
attention in the years ahead:
Growth in the District- fueled
in part by the excellence of our schools, we face additional
significant enrollment growth over the next ten years which will
require campus-wide proactive planning. We need to bring all
stakeholders together in the community to ensure our infrastructure
supports academic and programmatic excellence and that we continue
to attract and retain the outstanding educators who have made our
schools top notch.
Bullying and bias-related incidents,
During the pandemic, we saw an increase, not just on the national
landscape, but here in Hopkinton of bullying and bias-related
incidents. The divisions we have seen politically have trickled down
to our students. Along with supporting increased social and
emotional learning, we need to work collaboratively with the
community to make sure every student feels safe and supported.
Hopkinton is stronger when we work together.
I have worked to increase transparency and
engagement with the community while on the School Committee,
instituting office hours and maintaining an active School Committee
social media presence. I believe the continuity and lens of
experience I provide to the School Committee will help position us
strongly for the coming years. I respectfully ask for your vote at
the May 16 Annual Town Election.
Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh
25 Priscilla Road
April 22, 2022
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Vehicle all over the road on Wood
Street - GOA, solicitors door-to-door on Cherry Lane - GOA
vehicle struck while parked on Connelly Hill Road, Honda
keys found on Wood Street, 2-car accident on Cedar Street -
no PI
Editor:
I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select
Board.
During these difficult times regarding covid, economy, ARPA funds
etc. There is no better time than now to elect Shahidul. The town
needs experience more than ever and his resume speaks for itself.
Shahidul has served on the Appropriation Committee for seven years,
a position responsible for overseeing the Town’s budget and taking
part of managing its growth. With his experience and having an MBA
in finance, Shahidul has a firm grasp on how to balance a budget,
monitor our taxes, and be fiscally responsible.
Shahidul is very active in town government. Currently he serves on
the Planning Board, and was appointed to the Community Preservation
Committee. He has also served on the Growth Study Committee.
Shahidul is dedicated and committed to seeing our town thrive. You
can feel that passion and energy when he speaks. I can personally
say he is an honest and caring man for his family and our town.
Shahidul’s education and experience is top-notch but his passion and
drive surpasses most. Please join me in voting for Shahidul Mannan
for Select Board.
Patrick Atwell
6 Hehn's Farm Way
April 22, 2022
Support for Shahidul Mannan
Dear Editor:
I am writing to endorse Shahidul Mannan for
Select Board. I have had the privilege of working with Shahidul for
many years as a result of our roles serving the community of
Hopkinton. During my tenure on the School Committee, I had the
opportunity to work with Shahidul in his role on the Appropriations
Committee. I found Shahidul to be extremely knowledgeable about town
finance, and appreciated the careful review he gave to the budgets
of all town departments, including the schools. He worked hard to
understand the complexities and priorities of the school department,
as well as to balance the needs of the schools with all other town
departments. Shahidul has also served on many other town committees,
including the Planning Board, the Growth Study Committee, and the
Community Preservation Committee.
Shahidul demonstrates all the qualities and
experience I look for in a leader. Very shortly after moving to
Hopkinton, he became deeply involved in town government and has
served for many years in multiple capacities. This gives him the
deep understanding of all department needs, combined with the broad
community perspective and knowledge that I value on our Select
Board. His professional background in technology, engineering, and
finance provide an excellent foundation for navigating the complex
challenges and opportunities that face our town today –
strategically managing growth while maintaining fiscal discipline
and quality of services. On a personal level, I find Shahidul to be
a man of great integrity, intellect, and diplomacy. He works hard to
understand the issues, asks probing questions, and is balanced in
his assessment of competing priorities. He is thoughtful and
respectful in his interactions with others, and I believe he will
prove to be a community-builder though his role on the Select Board.
I value the diversity of experience and opinion that Shahidul will
bring that role as well.
Shahidul has demonstrated a deep commitment to
the town of Hopkinton, is a trusted and transparent leader, and
keeps the good of the larger community at the heart of his decision
making. I am confident that he will be an excellent addition to the
Select Board.
I am proud to be supporting Shahidul Mannan
for Select Board at the polls on Monday, May 16, and I hope you will
join me.
Sincerely,
Jean Bertschmann
4 Cider Mill
April 22, 2022
Wreath Ceremony April 21, 2022 - L to R - Tom Grilk, BAA
President and CEO, Mary Jo LaFreniere, member of Hopkinton Select
Board, Amy Ritterbusch, Vice-Chair, the Honorable Kostas Bakoyannis,
Mayor of Athens, Greece, at a ceremony that was held at the Consult
of Greece in Boston prior to the recent Boston Marathon.
Below: The gold wreaths that were transferred from the people of
Greece to the BAA and were placed on the heads of the
the winners of the 126th Boston Marathon in honor of Stylianos
Kyriakides the winner
of the 1946 Boston Marathon at the ceremony in Boston. Contributed
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More Pics from 126th Boston Marathon Please enjoy a few photos from Jonathan
Goldberg at the marathon on assignment for HopNews.
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Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts Company working before 7:00 am but not in
violation of bylaw -
they were using hand tools - no noise, Thayer Heights vehicle
egged overnight, identity fraud, caller reports her son is
possibly being extorted for money, 2 dogs running free
on Wilson Street, large dog running loose on Ash Street,
caller reported someone walking down his driveway
when he arrived home - was just a misunderstanding,
caller reports erratic operator all over the road on Pike,
large TT units going over smal bridge on North Mill Street,
door was open and dog missing - brought to BayPath,
Complaint of teens doing wheelies on their bikes on Main
Street were spoken to by Officer Jessica
Ferreira...
April 20, 2022 Arrests
Friends of Whitehall
Spring Clean-up April 23rd 2022
The Friends of
Whitehall‘s spring lake and trail clean-up will be held on Sat.
April 23rd 2022 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. We will gather at the
boat landing parking lot at Whitehall State Park on Wood St.
(rte.135) and be assigned areas of trails and shoreline around the
lake to clean up debris and refuse. We will work on both the DCR
state trails and the Whitehall Conservation Area trails. We will
also clean up some of the roadsides near the lake. Gloves, trash
bags, tools, bug spray and water will be provided. We will also have
coffee and donuts available for volunteers. We will be working with
the approval of the Department of Recreation. This is a wonderful
opportunity to help your community and we hope you will join us.
The Friends of Whitehall started
in 2005 and have had clean-ups since then. FOW’s main mission is to
preserve, protect and improve the wonderful natural resource of Lake
Whitehall and its environs. We are proud of our many accomplishments
which are cited on our website
www.friendsofwhitehall.org. Even if you do not live in the
immediate area around the lake, we would love to have you join our
organization. Membership forms can be downloaded from our website.
We are also on Facebook.
We hope you will help
with the clean-up on Saturday, April 23rd and that you will consider
becoming a member of FOW. We are a non-profit 501c (3) organization.
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from April 1, 2022 - April 15, 2022
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Suspect Arrested After Pike Pursuit from Charlton to Stockbridge;
Wanted on Felony Warrants out of Maine, Illinois
April 20, 2022 - Massachusetts State
Troopers today captured a man wanted on felony warrants out
of Maine and Illinois after a lengthy pursuit of the stolen
car the suspect was driving.
At approximately 7:24 a.m. today a Trooper assigned to the
Massachusetts State Police-Charlton Barracks located a
vehicle at the Charlton Service Plaza on the Massachusetts
Turnpike westbound that had been reported stolen out of
Biddeford, Maine. The Trooper located the male driver
sleeping the back seat; the man refused to unlock the doors
of the car, a 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The man began moving
around inside the vehicle and said he could not find his
keys. He then suddenly turned the ignition on and drove away
westbound on the Turnpike. The Trooper initiated pursuit of
the stolen vehicle.
The suspect, identified as KEVIN OLDAKER, 48, of Poplar
Grove, Illinois, refused to stop for pursuing Troopers.
OLDAKER utilized crossovers to evade cruisers in Chicopee
and again in Ludlow. He exited the Turnpike in Ludlow, then
re-entered the highway continuing west.
The suspect eventually hit a tire deflation device deployed
by Troopers, causing a flat tire. The pursuit continued
until the suspect stopped in Stockbridge, approximately
three miles from the New York line. OLDAKER again refused to
exit the vehicle and a brief standoff ensued. OLDAKER
eventually surrendered and was taken into custody shortly
after 9 a.m.
OLDAKER is wanted on two extraditable warrants, one out of
Maine issued last week charging him with violent stalking
and one out of Illinois from February 2014 charging him with
home invasion and sex assault.
As of this writing OLDAKER is still being processed on the
warrant charges and on fresh charges from today’s incident.
We will update the release once the booking process is
completed. The photo shows the scene at the end of the
incident.~MSP PR
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Part of a Well-Oiled Machine
April 20, 2022 - The mother and daughter, Jen and Emily Blake
participated in delivering accurate and timely information
from the course to WBZ-TV's on-air talent during the station's live
Boston Marathon broadcast. The mother-daughter team was part of a
system that utilizes volunteers positioned at every mile mark on the
course.
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HMA “Countdown To Pops
Concert” Calendar Raffle
Hopkinton Public School music students and the Hopkinton Music
Association (HMA) are selling tickets to their 2022 “Countdown To
Pops” Calendar Raffle now through May 15th to raise funds for music
scholarships and music program needs at the Hopkinton Public
Schools.
Tickets for the “Countdown To Pops” Calendar Raffle are $10 each.
Purchase as many as you wish! Each ticket is eligible for prizes in
up to 29 daily drawings depending on when the purchased ticket is
received. Thus multiple prizes per ticket are possible!
Daily drawings begin on Sunday, April 24 through Saturday, May 21
with the final drawing of a Boston Symphony Orchestra Gift
Certificate taking place at the High School Pops Concert on Sunday,
May 22nd! Calendar Drawing tickets can be purchased from any
Hopkinton Public School music student in grades 5 through 12. If you
are unable to find a music student, contact Karen Bograd at
ktbograd@gmail.com . Thank
you for your support!
I am writing this letter of support for Mary Jo
LaFreniere for the Hopkinton Select Board!
She has lived here for over 40 years and has the institutional knowledge
of what Hopkinton needs and has all Hopkinton citizen's interests at
heart.
She served on the board of Assessors even as chair and understands
the tax assessments of the real estate in Hopkinton.
She is a massive advocate for our Police and Fire Departments!
For many years she was a boy scout leader and loved providing
training and guidance to the young men in our community to teach
them how to be good citizens.
She was the past district director for former Senator Magnani and
understand how the government is run at the state level.
She understands the town's fiscal budgets and the balance needed for
the residential tax base deeply.
She has served on Hopkinton Marathon Committee for 35 years and even
was honored as one of the wave starters 5 years ago.
Please join me in voting for Mary Jo for Select Board!
Liisa Jackson
8 Cross Street
April 20, 2022
Support for Nancy
Richards-Cavanaugh
Dear Editor:
I wholeheartedly support Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh for a third
term on the Hopkinton School Committee because of the personal
and professional experience she brings to the role. I have
worked with Nancy in multiple capacities across the years on the
School Committee, on the 300th Anniversary Celebration
Committee, the Farewell to Center School Committee, and the
HPTA. Nancy has a very long track record of committed service to
the town, and particularly to the schools.
Nancy brings the experience, passion, and credibility to the
School Committee that is critical for the next three years.
Major issues in the short term include the Elmwood School
Project; continuing to address the longer term effects of COVID;
and increasing budget costs. Nancy has tremendous experience
with the Marathon School Project which will help lead the
community through a challenging decision process and support the
best outcome for the students. Nancy demonstrated consistent,
compassionate, and collaborative leadership throughout the
pandemic. Her steady hand and deep knowledge of the priorities
and concerns of all stakeholders – teachers, parents, students,
community partners – will continue to help Hopkinton work
through the lingering learning and mental health challenges.
Nancy has intimate knowledge of the school and town finances,
and is meticulous in her efforts to provide the best educational
outcome possible for all students in the district, within the
means of the town, and with respect to other town priorities.
Nancy is transparent and trustworthy.
Nancy has proven to be an exemplary community leader in
Hopkinton. She cares deeply about the issues and concerns of all
members of the community, and seeks input on all issues. She
works tirelessly to ensure that the public has awareness of and
access to current information regarding finances, policies, and
decisions by the School Committee. She is a constant presence at
school and community events, always available to support
students and highlight their achievements.
I am proud to be supporting Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh at the
polls on Monday, May 16, and I hope you will join me.
Sincerely,
Jean Bertschmann
4 Cider Mill
April 20, 2022
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Something smashed caller's window as she was driving,
a huge turtle on Twin Island Road, erratic operator on West Main,
2 young girls riding scooters in middle of Nicholas Road,
son is acting erratic - now ok - she will call, large trash can
in road, tree in road on Chestnut Street, wire smoldering on DiCarlo
Road,
accident with PI, kids playing ding, dong, ditch on Huckleberry,
Hillcrest Drive caller reporting threats, caller reports more
threats,
8 units assist FD. OUI crash on East Main, Marlborough PD
wants to speak with resident re: illegal dumping, 2 reports of
fraud,
individual trying to wave vehicles down on West Main, caller
requests advice on RO,
vehicle locked and keys lost at Fruit Street Fields, golf balls all
over caller's yard
on Carriage Hill Road - same happened last year - Officer DeBoer
checking area,
loose dog on Church Place, poodle running in middle of Chestnut
Street, found
property at Runners Village, reportedly intoxicated bicycle rider
checks ok,
identity theft, two loose dogs on Main Street, more... April 15, 16, 17, 18, 2022
April 19, 2022 New Arrest
Support for Shahidul Mannan
Editor:
I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul
Mannan for Select Board.
Shahidul is sincere, honest and works for our community. People may
not know this as the committees that he has served do not receive
much public attention but critical for Town’s success. He has done
yeoman service to the town by serving on the Appropriation committee
for 7 years overseeing our budget and managing its significant
growth over time.
He also served in Growth study committee for 2 years analyzing our
growth issues and giving ideas for managing it.
More recently, I’ve had the good fortune of currently serving
alongside Shahidul in the Planning Board.
His background and knowledge in finance is a great asset. Shahidul
is involved in the town happenings and is very knowledgeable
regarding the challenges that face Hopkinton. I am confident that he
will bring his professional experience and formidable problem
solving skills to develop strategies to help better life in
Hopkinton.
Please join me in voting for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.
Thank you,
Sundar Sivaraman
20 Carriage Hill Road
April 19, 2022
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Francis
Edward “Skip” Hayward, 88, died Saturday, April 16,
2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of
Jean (McSweeney) Hayward, to whom he was married for 67 years. Born
in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Francis “Doc” and Virginia
(Fecteau) Hayward.
He was a 1952 graduate of Hopkinton High School. As a member of the
football team for all four years, Skip played running back and fell
in love with a cheerleader, Jean McSweeney. Three years after high
school in 1955, Skip and Jean got married. During those early years
of marriage, Skip worked at Pyne’s Sand and Gravel.
In the late 50s, he began what would become a long and highly
impactful career at Rosenfeld Concrete. Skip was an incredibly
dedicated and reliable employee for the company. During his time
with Rosenfeld, the company expanded to become one of the largest
concrete suppliers in Eastern Massachusetts and was instrumental to
the expansion of the Massachusetts Turnpike into Boston in 1965.
Skip was also deeply connected to the Hopkinton community. He served
as an on-call firefighter and plowed for the town during major
snowstorms. Skip was an incredibly talented operator as he was one
of a select few that ran the largest snow plowing grater in
Hopkinton.
He enjoyed traveling all over the world with his wife and friends.
In later years, his hobbies included working with his son,
babysitting grandchildren, watching the Patriots, listening to the
Red Sox, and visiting Foxwoods. He truly loved his family and
friends.
In addition to his wife, Skip is survived by his children Michael
Hayward, Diane Hayward, Susan Aitken and husband Gary, and Mary
Prescott and husband Michael, all of Hopkinton; Joanne Sables and
husband John of Melbourne, FL and Susan Roberts of Leominster. He
also leaves 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is
predeceased by his siblings David Hayward, Shirley Clark, and
William Hayward, as well as his son-in-laws Fred Hoskins and Gordan
Roberts.
The funeral will be held Friday, April 22, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. from
the
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton. A funeral Mass will be
celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church,
Hopkinton. Burial will follow at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday, April 21, 2022 from
3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Skip’s memory may be made to St.
Vincent de Paul Society, 20 Church St., Hopkinton, MA 01748.
More Stills from The Start of "Boston" April 19, 2022 - WBZ Sports Director, Steve
Burton, interviewing son and grandsons of the late Dick Hoyt, who
pushed his son, Rick (Not pictured), through marathons, including
Boston, and triathlons in Rick's wheelchair. Choose each thumbnail
below to see it enlarged.
Below, Chairman of the Select Board, Irfan
Nasrullah welcomes the runners and spectators.
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Carol Ann (Luukko) Kaminsky, 81
HOPKINTON - Carol Ann
(Luukko) Kaminsky, 81, of Hopkinton, MA, passed on Saturday, April
16, 2022, at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, MA.
Carol was the middle daughter of the late Edward and Helen Luukko.
She lived in Westborough, MA, until her marriage to Frank Kaminsky
on September 20, 1958. They were residents of Hopkinton for the
entirety of their marriage.
Carol was a dispatcher for the Hopkinton Police Department and
served Hopkinton’s youth for many years as a baker at both Center
and Elmwood schools. She later worked at Framingham Union Hospital.
Carol loved the beach. When her children were young, summers were
spent at Sandy Beach, Hopkinton State Park, down the Cape and at
Ocean City, MD. She enjoyed travelling to the coast of Maine in
later years. Carol loved collecting antique and vintage bottles as
well as finding treasures at yard sales far and wide. She was
especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband of 63 years, Frank Kaminsky, Carol leaves
her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Fred Prince of Seven Lakes,
NC; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Laurie Kaminsky of
Winchendon, MA; and her daughter Lynn Beecher of Hopkinton, MA. She
leaves 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Carol was preceded
in death by her sisters, Patricia Campbell and Nancy Gaucher.
Calling hours will begin at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home located at 34 Church Street, Hopkinton,
MA. The family will receive friends for viewing from 10 AM to 12 PM
and a brief service will be held at 12 PM. Internment will follow at
Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s
memory to Baypath Humane Society, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton,
MA 01748. Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.callanancronin.com .
2 C-130 Transports Fly Over Start Line April 18, 2022 - A roar came from the West as
these transports passing the Start line in Hopkinton demanded awe
and respect, courtesy of the United States Air Force.
Evans Chebet Wins Boston Marathon Men's Division April 18, 2022 - Oftentimes, we see the
eventual Race winners lined up at or near the Start Line of
the Boston Marathon as the Starter's pistol sounds. In this case,
Evans Chebet (red arrow) of Kenya came in first 2:06:51 hours and
minutes later across the Finish in Boston; and Manuela Schar bottom,
won the women's Wheelchair Ddivision Women's Division Winner, Jep Chirchir, 2:21:01 Manuela Schar Women's Wheelchair 1:41:08
April 18, 2022 - Red arrow above points to eventual winner of
Women's Wheelchair Division, Manuela Schar at the Start. Daniel
Romanchuk won the men's division. He is in a feature photo below
taken a couple of days before the marathon at the Doughboy Triangle
with Alex Danahy. He also won the Boston in 2019.
HopNews photo.
Happy Easter from Sally Drawe April 17, 2022 - That's what she wrote in the
email.
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Athletes' Village April 17, 2022 - Behind the middle school are
two large tent configurations to hold runners. The structure on the
common, we are told, is to hold the wheelchair racers.
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Inaugural 2022 Flow April 17, 2022 - The Claflin Memorial
Fountain was cleaned and poised for a great season by the "Fountain
Boys," aka Eric Sonnett and Ken Weismantel, who designated
themselves the volunteer keepers of the fountain. Say," Thanks,"
next time you see them.
Hopkinton Marathon Committee to Honor Veterans on Patriots’ Day
at Boston Marathon Start
HOPKINTON, MA (April 16, 2022)—In honor of
Patriots’ Day, the Hopkinton Marathon Committee (HMC) will honor
three U.S. veterans at the start of the Boston Marathon. The three
gentlemen to be honored are Art Brooks (U.S. Navy), Paul Culliton
(U.S. Marine Corps), and Ben Tomlin (U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force).
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Three local public servants to serve as starters for waves of the
2022 B.A.A. Boston Marathon
HOPKINTON, MA (April 16, 2022)—The Hopkinton
Marathon Committee has selected three local public servants, two
recently retired, to serve as starters of Waves Two, Three, and Four
of the 2022 Boston Marathon. The trio of Hopkinton residents has
worked for the Town of Hopkinton for a combination of more than
eight decades.
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Main St,. the contractor, in conjunction with the DPW, will be
working on the water connection Wednesday night starting at 7PM,
weather pending. Please be advised that the road will be narrowed to
accommodate the work. Detail officers will be on site to facilitate
traffic flow. This night work is necessary due to the location of
the water main in that stretch of road and to minimize traffic and
public safety emergency response impacts. (Submitted rendering).
Louise
B. MacCarn, 93
Town
of Hopkinton Invites Residents to Complete Survey on Annual
Town Meeting
With
the prolonged dry conditions and very little rain accompanied by
high temperatures, water use has risen drastically. We would like to
remind everyone of our current state required watering restrictions.
It is of the utmost importance that everyone adhere to these
restrictions to ensure an adequate supply of water for everyday
essential needs and for firefighting capabilities.
In
Argentina, Rita obtained her Masters in Spanish Literature, taught
in high school,and worked at the Catholic University of Córdoba. She
came to the United States in 1969 at the age of 26with her husband
and oldest daughter. Her son and younger daughter were born in
Dallas, TXand Norwood, MA, respectively. Cheshire, CT was her home
for 43 years, until she moved in January this year to Hopkinton, MA.
She was a devoted parishioner of St. Bridget’s Church in Cheshire.
She always missed her large family, her husband’s family, and good
friends in Cordoba, Argentina but came to see the US as her home,
which was eased immensely by her close circle of Argentine-American
and other family friends. She was an adjunct professor of Spanish
for 14 years at Southern Connecticut State University and Gateway
Community College in New Haven. Upon retirement, Rita enjoyed
volunteering at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and Cheshire
Food Pantry, both in Connecticut. Rita immensely enjoyed traveling
the world with her husband, children, and extended family fromSpain
and Argentina. She had a humble and generous spirit, and visitors to
her home often left with multiple bags of groceries or housewares.
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~ Julie Ford.
Jane
von Bauer Rathburn, 93
cameras. It was reminscent of Townies' stories of calling a
couple of the local watering holes where politicians knew they
would find some constituents and phoning them at the bar to
request their presence for a quorum and a vote.
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HOPKINTON
— April 29, 2022 — Town Manager Norman Khumalo, Select Board Chair
Irfan Nasrullah and Assistant Town Manager Elaine Lazarus are
pleased to share information with residents regarding the Town of
Hopkinton’s upcoming Annual Town Meeting.
Barbara
Kimball, 94
Christo
“Papou” H. Mastrogianis, 86
I
am seeking re-election to the School Committee 3 year seat this May
to continue to work on behalf of Hopkinton students, families and
staff, while still meeting the fiduciary responsibility we hold to
the town. Emerging from the pandemic and in the midst of a youth
mental health crisis, our students are facing greater social and
emotional needs and learning gaps than we have seen in the past.
They need leadership and advocacy at the School Committee level and
collaboration with our town partners to meet them where they are at
right now and I believe my background and record of commitment to
the town and schools position me best to provide this leadership.
Hopkinton
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Francis
Edward “Skip
