Harold Ray Stevens, 85

Harold Ray Stevens, 85 formerly a resident of Westminster, MD died on October 30, 2021 at his residence in Hopkinton with family by his side. Professor Emeritus of English at McDaniel College, he was born 20 May 1936, in Macon, GA, the son of Sudie MacManus and Manuel Eugene Stevens, later of Elkton, MD. He received his bachelor's degree at Western Maryland College, Ph. D. from the University of Pennsylvania, and taught at Butler University and Western Maryland (now McDaniel) College. He was predeceased by Ruth Ann (Wilson ’59) Stevens, his wife of 52 years. He is survived by two sons, David James Stevens, Joel Ray Stevens and wife Michelle Fredette Stevens of Hopkinton, MA; two grandchildren, Carly and Wyatt Stevens of Hopkinton; and a brother, David Stevens and wife Betty of Doylestown, PA. An older brother, Paul Stevens, died in 2019.

The past president of the Mencken Society was a life member of the Joseph Conrad Society and a 60 year life member of the Modern Language Association, where he served on its Delegate Assembly. In addition, the bibliographer, textual editor, and member of several editorial boards was also active in the Byron Society and other literary associations. At McDaniel College he was voted Distinguished Professor in 1975; served as the president of its Phi Beta Kappa chapter; received faculty awards for creative writing as well as scholarly periodical and book publications; and originated the college's study tours of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and The Culture of New Orleans. Stevens' life-time study of the literary influence of the King James Bible led to a series of essays and presentations at Conferences on Christianity and Literature, an interest that began while he was a local preacher in the Methodist Church in the 1950s. His publications include editing books on John Galsworthy and the Last Essays volume in the Cambridge University Press Edition of the Works of Joseph Conrad, which received the Modern Language Association's "Approved Edition" award; and essays in various volumes and journals on the King James Bible, Lord Byron, H. L. Mencken, the Scopes Monkey Trial, and additional literary topics, such as the edition of Conrad's Congo Diary in the London Folio Society's Conrad's Congo. Interest in Mencken led to occasional contributions to the op-ed page of the Baltimore Evening Sun. Speaking at university conference venues led him from Vancouver to Cape Town, contributing along the way at universities in Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, New Orleans, Lubbock, Dublin, London, Canterbury, Lublin, Krakow, Lvov, Haifa, and Potchefstroom. His life as scholar continued as an octogenarian, having published essays in two volumes published in 2018 by the Maria Curie-Sklodowska/Columbia University Press in Conrad's native land of Poland. A final essay will be published in 2021, in Joseph Conrad and Ethics, also in Poland.

Community activities ranged from playing trombone in the "Rhythmmasters" big band (Elkton, MD), serving for several years as a local preacher and supply pastor in the Methodist Church (Peninsula Conference, MD), participating on a local American Red Cross board of directors (Westminster, MD), sponsoring a young adult service club (Indianapolis, IN), managing baseball teams in the Finksburg (MD) Little League and soccer teams for Deer Park (MD), and chairing the Carroll County (MD) Department of Recreation and Parks (1982-84).

A private service is planned for friends and family on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., at the Conowingo Baptist Church cemetery in Conowingo, MD. Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the annual fund of McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157 or the First United Methodist Church, 120 E. Main St., Westborough, MA 01581. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton, MA.

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No Turtles? No Turtle Signs!

Dear Editor,

Fall is in the air and, hopefully, turtles have by now gone to a suitable location for their long Winter’s nap. You may notice some empty signposts that previously held ‘turtle crossing’ signs. The signs (and the turtles) will be back come Spring.

Road-crossing turtles are typically females off to lay eggs, or hatchlings, heading for the relative safety of a pond. Thanks to the following for their part in helping alert drivers to the presence of turtles on Hopkinton roads.

The Hopkinton Conservation Commission purchased ten signs this Spring
The Hopkinton DPW installed the posts under the watchful eye of Phil Schiloski
Additional aid in first installing the signs, or in their just completed removal, was provided by Sarah Minsk, Morrie Gasser, Duarte Eduardo, and Craig Nation, who was accompanied by two of his worthy support staff.

Thank you!
Sincerely,
Ed Harrow

8 Spring Lane

October 31, 2021

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Ann E. Ethier, 85

Ann E. Ethier, 85, of Yarmouth, MA and formerly of Hopkinton and Holliston, passed away at Maplewood at Mayflower in West Yarmouth on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lucy (Ladd) and Arthur W. Coverly. She was the wife of the late Ronald Ethier.

Ann was a 1955 graduate of Holliston High School. She married her husband, Ronald in 1968 at Saint Mary’s Church in Holliston. She had been a resident of Holliston, then Hopkinton and spent her last several years in Yarmouth. She enjoyed taking senior trips with the Hopkinton Senior Center. She was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Pius Church in Yarmouth, was a member of the Red Hat Club and enjoyed reading.

Ann is survived by her siblings, Arthur Coverly Jr.and his wife, Carol of Southport, NC, Estelle Gaudette of Pawtucket, RI, and Gloria Coverly of The Villages, FL. She is predeceased by her sister, Grace Haracles.

Funeral arrangements are being held privately and are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

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Hopkinton Women’s Club

Monday, November 8, 2021

Program Topic: “SWOON – A Woman Owned Business"

The Hopkinton Women’s Club will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Please join us. The meeting will be on Zoom. Contact Judith Weinthaler, Membership Chair, at HopWCMembership@gmail.com for a Zoom invitation.

The program following the business meeting will be a presentation by Kathy Mazur (File photo, right), Co-owner of SWOON. Our programs are open to the entire community. We welcome new members from the surrounding communities and those with an affiliation with Hopkinton.

For more information about the HWC go to www.Hopkintonwomensclub.org Our Mission is to improve our community through volunteer service. Our focus is scholarships for Hopkinton students, families in need, and support for local charities.

SMOC Fuel Assistance

Applications are currently being accepted for the home heating fuel assistance program through SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council). The program runs from November to April, and is available to all households in Hopkinton if the total household income falls within their guidelines. A household of one qualifies for assistance with an income up to $39,105; a household of two qualifies with an income up to $51,137; etc. Heating with natural gas, oil, propane, electricity, wood, coal or pellets, or individuals whose heat is included in their rent are all potentially eligible for assistance.

Application assistance is offered free of charge and the Senior Center is the only SMOC intake site for Hopkinton residents. The Outreach Department will assist any Hopkinton resident or household with their application; you don’t have to be a senior citizen.

If you have additional questions about fuel assistance, eligibility guidelines, or would like to apply for assistance, please don’t hesitate to call the Center at 508-497-9730 and ask for Kim or Julia. Due to health and safety concerns, we are unable to provide assistance to walk-ins, you must call ahead to schedule an appointment.

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Come to the Bounce houses at the Fruit Street Fields

Saturday, November 6, 2021 <Corrected date

Ages 2 - 12 years-old

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friends of Hopkinton are happy to announce that they are providing Bounce Houses at the Fruit Street Fields, Sat. Nov. 6th for ages 2 to 12 from 9 am to 4 pm for Hopkinton families to enjoy!

Masks are required per Board of Health

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On September 24, 2021, the Town of Hopkinton Reported Elevated Levels of PFAS Detected in Water Sample

For those that missed last night's Public information session held by the Town and DEP on PFAS, you can watch it here on HCAM youtube site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCQOJ4Y0Ovs

The in depth presentation answers all of the most common asked questions and provides many links to more detailed information.

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Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Dept.
PO Box 171
Hopkinton, MA 01748

Mary “Sister” Catherine Abbott, 82

Mary “Sister” Catherine Abbott, 82, of Northborough and formerly of Framingham, passed away on October 25, 2021. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Margaret “Peg” (Doyle) and James “Del” Ryan. She was the wife of 55 years to Raymond Abbott.

Mary was an avid reader and took pleasure in taking cruises. Most importantly, she was passionate about her family.

Mary is survived by her children, Michael Abbott and his wife, Jodi of Framingham, Raymond Abbott and his wife, Tanya of Hopkinton; her siblings, Margaret “Niki” Link and her husband, Bernard of Northborough, Francis “Buddy” Ryan and his wife, Geraldine of Falmouth, and Martin Ryan of Waltham. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Madison and William; her sister-in-law, Joan Ryan, as well as many nieces, nephews and her grand-dog Sydney. She is predeceased by her siblings, James “Chub”, Judith and John Ryan.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 1st from 10:00-11:00 a.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 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. www.Alz.org .

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MSP K9 TEAM RESCUES YOUNG WOMAN WHO FLED AMBULANCE AND INFLICTED LIFE-THREATENING WOUNDS TO HERSELF

October 26, 2021 - At 11:27 a.m. today an emotionally troubled young adult woman being transported by EMS was able to escape from the ambulance on the ramp from Route 9 to Route 495. The young woman ran up onto Route 495 southbound in Westborough. She was observed by passing drivers running across the median and jumping down to Route 9 westbound below and continuing to flee.

Massachusetts State Police Troop C patrols and an MSP K9 Unit team, along with local police and a local police K9 team, began searching areas around Routes 495 and 9, including wooded areas along the highways.

During the search MSP K9 Unit Trooper Ken Hanchett and his partner Orry (pictured) began attempting to acquire a track from the location of the ambulance on the ramp. The two had been searching in the wood line along Route 495 for several minutes when Orry showed a change in behavior and pulled toward the highway, wanting to cross it.

Troopers momentarily stopped traffic as the K9 team crossed the highway and reacquired the track on the other side. Shortly after noon, Orry pulled down an embankment into the woods and Trooper Hanchett found the young woman. She had inflicted life-threatening lacerations to herself in the time since she had fled from the ambulance, apparently with pieces of glass from a broken bottle she found in the woods.

Trooper Hanchett tied up Orry and began rendering medial aid while also notifying Troop C Headquarters to put a push on EMS. He directed the ambulance to their location and with assistance from backup officers brought the young woman out of the woods to meet the EMS crew.

The ambulance crew, with an MSP escort, transported the young woman, who was conscious but had serious injuries, to UMass Medical Center in Worcester. She is expected to survive.  Contributed content.

Ruth H. Geveke

Ruth H. Geveke passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22nd, at the age of 93. Born in 1928 in Paterson, NJ, Ruth grew up in Wyckoff, NJ and graduated Eastern Christian Academy. In 1950, she married John Geveke of Paterson, NJ.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband, John Geveke; her brothers, Alan, James and John Ruit, and sister, Dorothy Vriesma. She has 2 daughters, Cheryl Geveke of Stockholm, NJ and Gayle and son-in-law, James Walker of Hopkinton, with whom she lived for the last 15 years. She also leaves behind 3 grandchildren, Bryanna, Jack and Zachary Walker all of Hopkinton.

Funeral services are being held in Wyckoff, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers Donations can be made to the Hopkinton Senior Center, Hopkinton, MA. Arrangements are being handled by Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton and Van Plaat Funeral Home in New Jersey.

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Hopkinton Open Space Preservation Commission

25 October 2021

The Whitehall Conservation Area

The Hopkinton Open Space Preservation Commission is pleased to report on the efforts today in the ongoing efforts to remove the invasive plants, notably Bittersweet, Japanese Knotweed, Multiflora Rose, Barberry, and Glossy Buckthorn from the meadow area of the Whitehall Conservation Area.

Mike Boelsen did the heavy lifting with his tractor, Chuck Dauchy, of the Hopkinton Area Land Trust, provided the technical oversight and detail work. Additional assistance was provided by Brian Morrison of Friends of Whitehall, and Nancy Peters and Ed Harrow of the Hopkinton Open Space Preservation Commission.

Get outside and take a walk! Contributed content - Composite photo.

Eleanor E. Cunis, 103

Eleanor E. Cunis, known as Jean, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22nd, at the age of 103. Born in 1918 in Natick, Jean grew up in Framingham and graduated from Framingham High School in 1936. She attended Framingham Business College and worked briefly at Telechron before marrying Anthony Cunis of Ashland in 1938. The couple enjoyed 64 years of faithful marriage, raising five children and welcoming eight grandchildren before Tony’s death in 2002.

Jean’s working life included years as homemaker, co-owner with Tony of the Tastee Treat in Ashland, and a long and happy career as medical office receptionist. She was a faithful communicant at St. Cecilia Church in Ashland and St. Bridget Church in Framingham, serving as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, bringing communion to the homebound and hospitalized until well into her 90’s. Her love of travel brought her from a gondola ride in Venice, to crossing the Panama Canal, to riding an elephant in Thailand. Live theater and music, playing bridge, and celebrations of all kinds filled her with delight. She and Tony embraced a wide circle of friends in Ashland and beyond, and gave continual support to family members near and far. All will remember Jean as a devout Catholic who rejoiced each day in the gift of life.

Jean was predeceased by husband Anthony Joseph, brother Walter E. Young Jr., sister Mary Young Luby, daughter Kathleen Mary, and son William Leonard. She is survived by sons; Peter Anthony of Hopkinton, and Brian Walter and David Jude of New Hampshire, along with eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tue Oct. 26th at 10:00am in St. Bridget Church, 832 Worcester Rd in Framingham, MA with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Calling hours will be held Monday from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Bridget Parish Food Pantry in Jean’s name. www.mataresefuneral.com

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October 22, 2021 -On Thursday evening, October 21, 2021, the Hopkinton School Committee voted 3-2 to lift the mask mandate for a three week trial period at Hopkinton High School. Hopkinton High School received the “off-ramping” waiver from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on October 7, 2021. The three-week lifting of the mask mandate begins on Monday, November 1, 2021 and ends on Friday, November 19, 2021. Students will resume wearing masks on Monday, November 22, 2021, prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.

During the period following the three-week hiatus, the District will be assessing data, including answering questions such as: Was there a rise in absenteeism during this period because greater numbers of students had COVID-19 symptoms (but not COVID-19) and had to stay home? Was there an increase in COVID-19 cases or did our case counts remain relatively stable? The Committee also voted to be able either to hold an emergency meeting or to allow the superintendent to restore mask-wearing at any time during the three-week period, in the event of a spike in cases. ~ HPS Press Release

* On Tuesday, Hopkinton Health Director Shaun McAuliffe suggested to the Select Board, "Now is not the time to off-ramp and go mask-free."

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William John Keefe, 86

William John Keefe, 86, of Plymouth and formerly Hopkinton, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Pauline (Bouret) and William Keefe. Bill Was the beloved husband of 41 years to Judy A. (Johnson) Keefe of Plymouth. Judy and Bill were life partners who had a long, intensely joyous and loving life together. They lived in Naples, FL and in Charlotte and Sunset Beach, NC. Favorite times were golfing at Round Hill, Sea Trail and White Cliffs.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by three daughters, Michele Keefe and her husband, Robert Sullivan of Franklin, Alison Keefe and her husband, Steve Cook of Newbury, MA, and Stacy and her husband, Joseph Flanagan of Upton. He is also survived by his brother, Dennis of Hopkinton and Falls Church, VA.

Bill loved and enjoyed his grandchildren, Meg and Amy Sullivan and Joseph and Michel Flanagan. Bill enjoyed spending time with his fun loving cousins, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, Judy Gillete Keefe (Jimmy's Judy) and his wife's 8 siblings and their families. Bill is predeceased by his sisters, Pauline Desiata, Nancy Benson and his brother, Jimmy Keefe.

Bill worked in the computer industry during the startup of mini- computers and personal computers. He managed numerous departments for Computer Control and Prime Computer in Framingham, Data General in Westborough and Honeywell in Waltham and started a Marketing firm. Bill believed in giving back to the community. He served Hopkinton for many years as Assessor, elected Se!ectman, and was involved in building a ballpark and Senior Housing. In Plymouth, Bill was a member of Cedarville Preservation Committee and an elected Town Meeting member.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 25th from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Church of Hopkinton. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org   

Water Work Next Week

Please be advised that the contractor working on the new water main on Hayden Rowe, will be connecting the water main to College St. on Monday, October 25^th at approximately 9:00AM.  This will require the water to be shut off on College Street for several hours.  After the water is turned back on, there will be some air and discoloration. Please flush your cold water line to help clear the lines in your home.

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New Libraries

The Hopkinton Women’s Club recently donated Vocabulary Development Photo Card Libraries to Andrea Conboy, Hopkinton Public Library children‘s librarian. Children will be able to bring these cards home in carrying bags. The cards have vocabulary in 14 different languages. Presenting the cards to Andrea (middle) are Nancy Proulx, (left) and Nancy Tarsi, (right).

Andrea recently spoke at the Women's Club monthly meeting about the Children’s Library New Strategic Plan.

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BOSTON (October 18, 2021) – With the arrival of flu season in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to get vaccinated now to protect themselves, their families, and prevent the spread of flu, as well as ease the burden of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses on the health care system. Every person over the age of 6 months is recommended to get a flu shot every year.

On Friday, October 15, DPH began its statewide surveillance reporting for the 2021-2022 flu season. Weekly data will be reported every Friday on the severity of influenza-like illness, hospital visits, and flu-related hospitalizations across Massachusetts. Since September 1, 37 lab-confirmed flu cases have been reported in Massachusetts. The number of cases is within the expected range for this time of year.

``While we cannot predict the severity of this flu season, as in every season, flu vaccination remains the best way for people to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities against flu, including those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness and people with certain chronic health conditions,’’ said Acting Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “For residents who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 or need a booster shot, now is also a good time to get the COVID-19 vaccination.”

Flu activity this season is predicted to be higher compared to last season, given that flu activity was uncharacteristically low amid COVID-19 mitigation measures, such as stay-at-home advisories and mask mandates.

Flu can be very serious. Nearly every year in the United States, millions of people get the flu, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and thousands die from flu-related illnesses. The most common symptoms of flu are fever, cough, and sore throat. Symptoms can also include body aches, headaches, chills, runny nose, and fatigue.

Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, for example people with a chronic respiratory condition, heart disease, a weakened immune system, and pregnant women. Because flu and COVID-19 may both be circulating this fall, and may have similar symptoms, people with flu-like illness should get tested for COVID and those at higher risk for flu complications should also get tested for flu. There is antiviral treatment available for flu and individuals at higher risk should call their health care provider to discuss treatment.

``A flu vaccine and a COVID-19 vaccine can be given at the same time,’’ said Dr. Larry Madoff, Medical Director of the DPH Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences. “Whether you are getting your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or are eligible to receive a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine, we encourage you to get a flu vaccine during the same visit.’’

People who have questions about getting both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines during the same visit should speak with a health care provider.

For more information about influenza, visit Influenza | www.Mass.gov  or call your health care provider, local board of health, or DPH at (617) 983-6800.

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Vera E. (Melchior) Geissinger, 93, of Ashland died suddenly Monday, October 11th at the Casa de Ramana Rehabilitation Center. Born in Germany, Vera was a long-time resident of Hopkinton, and has been a resident of Ashland for the past 16 years. She was the only child of Walter and Charlotte Melchior.

Vera immigrated to the US in the early 1950s after a brief sojourn in Canada. She settled in Hopkinton with her husband and her son, where they refurbished an old house themselves. A hard-working homemaker, Vera raised three children, maintained a large vegetable garden, and sewed clothes for her family. She was an avid gardener of flowering plants as well, and sold them as a sideline for many years. In her spare time, Vera enjoyed a variety of crafts including knitting, crochet, and ceramics. Travel was another of her passions; she visited many countries later in life, from Europe to North Africa.

Vera leaves her son, Kurt Geissinger, and his wife Elaine, of Bellingham, MA; her daughter, Karen Blazevich, and her husband Michael, of Montana; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Karl Geissinger, and her daughter, Margie Matteson.

A remembrance gathering is being planned. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

The Hopkinton CC Charitable Foundation Approaches $1,000,000 in Grants Distributed; Announces Children Across America as 2021 Gala Spotlight Grantee 

Hopkinton, MA -- The Hopkinton CC Charitable Foundation (HCCCF) announced that before the end of 2021 they will have granted over $1,000,000 since their inception in 2010.

“The HCCCF is extremely proud to reach this tremendous milestone and to have been able to help those in our communities that may not have been able to help themselves. We are thankful to our generous sponsors and donors without whose support this would not be possible.” stated Fred Wahlers, President of the Hopkinton CC Charitable Foundation.

In addition, Children Across America in Milford, MA will be the 2021 Spotlight Grantee for the 12th Annual HCCCF Evening Gala to be held Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Hopkinton Country Club. The mission of Children Across America is to give every child the literacy tools they need when leaving elementary school, as students who are not reading proficiently at the end of the third grade are at risk of becoming one of the 1.2 million students in the United States that do not graduate from high school every year. Children Across America offers free programs for underserved children to develop literacy and mathematics skills in elementary school students as well as in summer camps.

Additionally, they are a partner vendor with the state of Massachusetts Health Insurance. Says Wahlers, “Children Across America, under the leadership of Ray Fellows, does amazing work and the HCCCF is privileged to support their cause.” The November 20th Evening Gala will feature food, drink and live music by Never in Vegas, with a speakeasy styled “The Roaring 20’s” theme. The public is welcome, and doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are available for $150 and include gourmet dinner stations. Visit www.hopkintoncccf.org  to purchase tickets and get information on becoming a family or corporate sponsor. For those who are unable to attend, please consider making a donation of any amount.

HOPKINTON - Thomas P. Brock, 82, a retired sergeant of the Massachusetts State Police after 28 years, died October 13, 2021 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Marie Janet (St. Pierre) Brock to whom he was married for 31 years. Born in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Hogan) Brock.

A 1957 graduate of Walpole High School, he held a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and a master’s degree from Anna Maria College. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he also worked for the Boston Herald.

He was a graduate of the National Fire Academy in Maryland and attended the Oklahoma State Police Commercial Trucking School. He enjoyed time spent at his home in Port St Lucie, Florida.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons Thomas Jr. and William, his daughter Maryellen, his devoted stepson Jon Lachapelle of Beverly, his brother Joseph Brock of Salem, NH and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Kevin.

The funeral will be held Monday, October 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Donations may be made to Hopkinton Fire-Police Association, 73 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

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Stephen Gates, 76, long time resident of Wakefield, MA passed away after a brief illness on October 10, 2021

Steve was a ‘baby boomer’, born in Brooklyn, NY on October 2, 1945, to the late Norbert S. and Rose M Gates.  The family moved to New Milford, NJ, and later to Hopkinton, MA, where he spent his high school years.  A good athlete, Steve played varsity football, basketball, and baseball in high school, forming strong friendships with classmates that remained throughout his life.  He joined the Air Force after graduation, then followed his dad into the printing business.  Starting as a press tender, he became president and part owner of a printing company that won international awards for its patent of a unique prismatic imaging process, a forerunner of holograms.

Steve retired early and spent the remainder of his life in volunteer work.  He got involved with the Woodville Elementary School, serving on the PTO and school building committee.  When his daughter was in kindergarten, he began showing up each morning to greet parents and students at their vehicles, opening the doors and escorting them safely into school.  His daughter is several years past her college degree and until his recent illness, Steve was still at the school every day.  As soon as he finished his duties at Woodville School, he'd travel to Odyssey Day School where his grandsons attended preschool and another daughter taught.  He'd arrive at noon each day to feed babies and rock them to sleep.  Those boys are now in high school, but Steve still rocked on for more than ten years until this hospitalization.

He was an energetic supporter of the Wakefield High School Marching Band and could be counted on to load equipment and drive the trucks to meets as far away as Disney World. You might have noticed him in his band jacket that said ‘Roadie’.  He owned three Santa suits and wore them enthusiastically to many civic celebrations.  He was one of the first Santas on the popular Wakefield Music Booster’s Polar Express fundraiser train ride, from Woburn to North Station.

As a member of the First Parish Congregational Church of Wakefield, Steve stood out for his level of commitment.  He served as chairman of the Board of Trustees, member of numerous committees, and shepherd of the community dinners held bi-annually for the needy.  He was a fixture at Sunday service in his three-piece suit, even when the outside temps were pushing 100.  Steve was the consummate usher, coffee maker, table mover, and anything else that needed doing.  He defined what the word service meant.

Steve is survived by his daughters; Christine Waddell and fiancé Bruce Murphy of Tewksbury, Jennifer Sovie and husband Chris of Tewksbury, Erin Gates and partner Nicholas Barrett-Miller of Northfield, Vt. and son in law Gregory Speck of South Dakota.  He was predeceased by his eldest daughter, Pamela Speck.  He leaves behind sisters Sharon O’Connor (Charles) of Winchester, Kathleen Grass (Peter) of Southborough and brother Gerald (Patricia) of Princeton, MA.   Steve was a proud Grampy to Amber and husband Bryce, Johnny and fiancé Angela, Brandon, Jack,  Alex and Owen as well as his new great granddaughter, Pamela June.  He was a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews.     

Visiting hours will be held at the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St Wakefield, MA on Thursday Oct. 14 from 4-7pm.  Funeral service Friday at 11 am at the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Wakefield, MA.  Masks are required and social distancing is requested while in the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve’s memory may be made to the Wakefield Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 1752, Wakefield MA 01880 or to the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St, Wakefield MA 01880

Funeral arrangements are through the Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home in Stoneham, MA

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Hopkinton Garden Club's Online Speaker Series Presents: “New England Native Flora”

With Gretel Anspach - Tuesday, October 19, 2021 7:30 p.m. via *Zoom, free and open to the public.

During this illustrated presentation, you will learn about native plants of New England. Plants native to our region will be easier to maintain, better able to withstand New England weather and may offer better resistance to deer and rabbits. The trees, shrubs, and perennials that evolved here will grow here with much less input from you.  You will reduce your workload while creating a paradise for the native birds and pollinators

Gretel Anspach is a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, and a recently-retired systems engineer for Raytheon.  She won the MMGA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. Gretel established and maintains a 20,000 square foot food production garden that has provided fresh produce to the Marlboro and Maynard Food Pantries for the last ten years.  Her primary interest and focus is always in the science behind horticulture.

*This program will be held via Zoom and is open to the public. Non-members who wish to attend, please respond to register@hopkintongardenclub.org and state your interest in attending our October 19th online event. Instructions will be provided in a reply email.

The Hopkinton Garden Club is an affiliate of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Visit us at www.hopkintongardenclub.org; follow Hopkinton Garden Club on Facebook and hopkintongardenclub on Instagram. New members are welcome any time during the club year. Come learn with us! 

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Hopkinton Cultural Council through the Massachusetts Cultural Council LCC program.

PRESS RELEASE:
HHS Receives State Approval to "Unmask" the Vaccinated

Over 80 % Vaccination Rate

Defers Decision Until 10/21/21 Meeting

On September 27, 2021, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced that "as of October 15, 2021, if a school demonstrates a vaccination rate of 80 percent or more of all students and staff in the school through an attestation form submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), then vaccinated individuals in that school would no longer be subject to the mask requirement.”

Hopkinton submitted the Attestation form on Friday, October 1, 2021. In response, Hopkinton High School has received the following approval from DESE:

"Based on the information [the school district] provided, Hopkinton High School’s request has been approved. Vaccinated individuals in this school are not currently subject to the Department’s mask requirement, although they may certainly choose to continue to wear a mask while in school. Please note that in alignment with statewide guidance, unvaccinated students and staff are still required to continue wearing masks. Please note further that the Department reserves the right, following consultation with medical experts and state health officials, to re-institute the Department’s mask mandate at Hopkinton High School, if it becomes appropriate based on state and local public health data."

The School Committee met last Thursday evening, October 7, 2021, to discuss the opportunity for "off-ramping." The meeting aired on Hopkinton's HCAM TV. Hopkinton's Public Health Official Shaun McAuliffe joined the meeting in an advisory capacity.

Naturally, the Superintendent and the School Committee are taking a cautious, informed approach in order to mitigate risk and to be prepared for the logistics of unmasking, if that does end up being the decision for Hopkinton.

No formal vote was taken at the October 7th meeting, but the Committee plans to revisit this topic at their meeting on Thursday evening, October 21, 2021.

HHS Press Release 10.12.2021

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Dakota Sioux Marathoner Honored by 

Roxbury Runner on

Indigenous People’s Day* at Boston Marathon 2021

HOPKINTON, MA – The Boston Marathon is traditionally run in April on Patriots Day. Due to postponements, this year the race fell on Indigenous People’s Day. Ted Resnikoff (Contributed photo, above) of Roxbury ran his 11th consecutive Boston race today in honor of the Native American who inspired him to take up the sport.

Emmett “His Many Lightnings” Eastman (HopNews 2008 file photo, right) first ran Boston in 1972, and again in 2008 when independent producer Resnikoff documented the Dakota Sioux Elder’s journey. Eastman was 76 years old at the time. He ran “for those who cannot run” and believed “every step is a prayer.” He ran in memory of others.

This year Resnikoff ran in memory of Eastman who journeyed on one week ago today on October 4th. Eastman had hoped to run the Boston Marathon one last time next April at the age of 90. Resnikoff wore Eastman’s name and 2008 number along with his own bib #10640.

In the Native American tradition, Resnikoff was smudged with the smoke of sage and sweet grass by Emmett’s relative, Daniel Eastman, of Hopkinton who hosted the elder in 2008.  Contributed content.
* NOTE: On October 8, 2021, President Biden declared October 11, 2021 "Indigenous People's Day."

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Friends of Whitehall Fall Clean-up Oct. 16^th 2021

The Friends of Whitehall‘s fall lake and trail clean-up will be held on Sat. Oct.16th 2021 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. We will gather at the boat landing 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. Kayakers and boaters are also welcomed to help clean-up the shorelines and islands Gloves, trash bags, tools, bug spray and water will be provided. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide refreshments due to Covid regulations. 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. Each year we send an appeal letter for membership to residents in the immediate vicinity of the lake and its watershed. We would like to expand our membership to all residents of Hopkinton and surrounding towns who enjoy and use Whitehall, whether for boating, fishing or hiking. Membership forms can be downloaded from our website. We are also on Facebook.

We hope you will help with the clean-up on Oct. 16th and that you will consider becoming a member. We are a non-profit 501c (3) organization.

B.A.A. Boston Marathon Information

BOSTON MARATHON ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE
125th Boston Marathon will be held on October 11th, 2021.

On October 11th, 2021 at 6:30am all roads leading
into the downtown area will be closed for general travel. This will be done to create a
safe and efficient area for all who are involved in the 125th Boston Marathon. This year
will be consistent with recent years prior. The major roads leading into the downtown
area will be blocked at the following locations:
i. West Main Street at Lumber Street
ii. Wood Street at Elm Street
iii. Hayden Rowe Street at Chestnut
iv. Ash Street at Blueberry Lane
v. Cedar Street at Legacy Farms North
vi. East Main Street at every intersection
vii. In addition to these locations all roadways that are adjacent to the roads where
runners, spectators, volunteers and workers are located will be blocked.

The full start schedule is:

Military March 6:00 a.m. — Ash and Hayden Rowe closed at Common

Men’s Wheelchair 8:02 a.m.

Women’s Wheelchair 8:05 a.m.

Hopkinton Selectman Welcomes all 8:10 a.m.

Handcycle & Duo Participants 8:30 a.m.

Professional Men 8:37 a.m.

Professional Women 8:45 a.m.

Para Athletics Divisions 8:50 a.m.

Rolling start begins 9:00 a.m.

Rolling start ends 11:30 a.m.

Roads reopen at 1:30 p.m.

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Barbara Nickerson, 98

Barbara Nickerson, 98, of Holliston, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Blaire House in Milford. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia (LaCroix) and Willard Bagster. She was the wife of 45 years to the late Lindsay Joseph Harper. She then remarried Richard G. Nickerson, who passed away in 2007.

Barbara was a homemaker, and later volunteered beside Pastor Robert Cloutier on the Care and Concern Committee for 25 years at Faith Community Church in Hopkinton. In her younger years, she enjoyed riding motorcycle and drove ice boats in the winter with Lindsay. Most importantly, Barbara enjoyed vacationing in Nova Scotia with her children.

Barbara is survived by her children, Jerry Harper and his wife, Alecia of North Carolina, Philip Harper and his wife, Janet of Uxbridge; her siblings, Lorraine Ahronian of Holliston, Anette Gassett of Blackstone, and Shirley Thames of New Hampshire. She also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Beverly Bagster of NH, 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her brothers, Dick, Bob, Billy Bagster and her son, Daniel Harper and his wife, Lauren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 13th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com . A funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Lake Grove Cemetery in Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.Alzheimers.org .

Maria C. Torres, 29

Maria C. Torres, 29, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on September 28, 2021. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Maria (Quiles) Cruz and her husband, Tony of CT and Edwin Torres of Florida. She was the wife of 10 years to Evan Purvis of Hopkinton.
Maria’s obituary is pending at this time. Funeral services are as follows…
Visitation will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 63 Rockwood Rd. Norfolk on Thursday, October 14th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. A funeral service will follow in the church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted (children’s fund to be announced soon.) Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

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For the Health of It

The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) partnered with medical professionals across the Commonwealth, the Hopkinton Health and Public Safety Departments and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) to develop a layered COVID-19 policy that was protective of the participants, race volunteers, residents, and spectators.  All Boston Marathon participants are required to provide proof of vaccination or produce a negative COVID-19 test in order to participate in the fall race. While masks will not be required while running, they will be enforced on transportation and in other areas to align with local guidelines. The majority of the volunteers are fully vaccinated.  Symptomatic volunteers have been advised to remain at home.  As the event activities are out of doors, CDC and MDPH publications support that the risk of race related COVID-19 transmission is extremely low.

In September 2020 the BAA announced a covid-19 Medical & Event Operations Advisory Group.  Read more info here

You can view the Participant Health & Safety Policies for the 125th Boston Marathon (2021) here
For more information and links, please visit Hopkinton's dedicated Boston Marathon page here:

https://www.hopkintonma.gov/visitors/boston_marathon/index.php

Hopkinton Town Hall and Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday October 11th. 

Virtual Open House for Day and Boarding Students

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FLORAL CENTERPIECE

WORKSHOP

Presented by Marie Smith

Saturday, November 13, 2021

1 – 3pm

St. Paul’s Church Hall, Wood Street, Hopkinton

Make a beautiful 14” fresh flower holiday centerpiece with step by step instructions.

Find us on Eventbrite to reserve your spot prior to November 1, 2021.

Or click on this link.
$50 per person – includes all materials
Masks and proof of vaccination required
Proceeds to benefit the Hopkinton Women’s Club charitable work

BIRDS OF PREY

HAWKS – OWLS – EAGLES – OSPREY - FALCONS

Find out why these birds are considered birds of prey and discover their amazing diversity while meeting live birds of prey native to Massachusetts. We’ll share some tips to help you see these birds more often where you live.

Friends of Whitehall is happy to present this program by Kathleen Regan, naturalist at the Massachusetts Audubon Society Blue Hills Trailside Museum.

The program will be held on Sat. Oct 9th from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. outside behind the Hopkinton Center for the Arts at 98 Hayden Rowe. Since this program features live birds please do not bring your pets. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs and should be seated by 12:55 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you at this exciting program.

Friends of Whitehall [HopNews file photo].

Lawrence "Larry" W. Pomeroy, 80

HOPKINTON - Lawrence "Larry" W. Pomeroy, 80, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Patrick's Manor, Framingham. He was the husband of Margaret (Smith) Pomeroy, to whom he was married for 57 years. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Marshall and Mary (O'Hara) Pomeroy.

A graduate of Boston Trade High School, Larry worked for many years as an auto mechanic. While working for RCA, he worked on the Apollo moon landing as a project manager in charge of the lunar lander landing radar. His name is on a plaque attached to the lander. He was a member of the Minuteman Militia and a model train enthusiast. He volunteered for many years at St. John's Rummage Sale.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son William L. Pomeroy and wife Melissa (Hickey) Pomeroy of Millbury and his granddaughters Anastasia and Natalie Pomeroy. He also leaves his siblings David and Nancy Pomeroy.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, October, 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Hopkinton. Burial will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 311, Framingham, MA 01702.

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Treasurer Goldberg’s Women in Finance Fellowship Applications
Now Open for Summer 2022

BOSTON — The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2022 Women in Finance Fellowship. Next year’s fellowship marks the sixth year of the program, which offers female-identifying undergraduate students positions within financial departments or quasi-agencies managed by the Office of the State Treasurer. The nine-week fellowship runs from Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 to Friday, July 29th, 2022.

The upcoming fellowship offers full-time positions within the State Treasurer’s Debt Management Department, the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, the Massachusetts School Building Authority, and the Pension Reserve Investment Management Board. Fellows will engage in finance-related projects and give support to the offices’ day-to-day activities. The program includes a robust mentorship component giving fellows one-on-one opportunities to learn and gain insights from financial specialists within the Treasury.

“This program provides Massachusetts young women with experiences that not only enhance their financial skills, but also helps to build their self-confidence as they begin their careers in the financial services industry,” said State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg. “Women are still underrepresented in these high paying fields, and we see this fellowship as an investment in both their future and the future of our state.”

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, December 10, 2021. Applicants must include a resume, a cover letter, one letter of recommendation, and the answers to attached questions on the application. Due to COVID-19, the fellowship may adopt an in-person, remote, or hybrid schedule depending on safety protocols. Please follow these links to apply for the following fellowships:

Debt Management Department

Massachusetts State Lottery Commission

Massachusetts School Building Authority

Pension Reserve Investment Management Board

Since its founding in 2016, the Women in Finance Fellowship has prepared women to enter the finance industry with the experience and confidence needed to become leaders in their fields. The program also provides them with a supportive network of women and men from across the public and private sectors that will enhance their career development.

When Treasurer Goldberg took office in 2015, she created the Office of Economic Empowerment to improve the economic wellbeing of Massachusetts residents. The office works to promote programs that serve women, families, high school students, veterans, and seniors. Its initiatives focus on closing the race and gender wage gap, racial equity, increasing access to financial education, improving college affordability, and investing in STEM careers and education.

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HMA Seeks New Board Members

The Hopkinton Music Association (HMA) is actively seeking new Board Members for the 2021-2022 school year. This organization is a volunteer organization whose mission is to promote, support, and advocate for exceptional music education for all students in the Hopkinton Public Schools. We achieve this with the generous support of business, individuals, and the families of music students...past, present, and future.

The Board meets monthly. Members assist at concerts, fit concert attire for students, organize/run the MiCCA and Pops Concert weekend Spring events.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the HMA can contact Karen at ktbograd@gmail.com or 508-904-5139.

And view our website at https://hopkintonmusicasso.wixsite.com/hopkintonmusic

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Hopkinton Marathon Committee Selects Fire Chief William Miller as

Starter for 125th Boston Marathon

HOPKINTON, MA (October 4, 2021)—The Hopkinton Marathon Committee (HMC) has selected a starter for the 9:00 a.m. rolling start of the 125^th Boston Marathon. The Boston Athletic Association has granted the HMC the honor of starting the Boston Marathon’s later waves since 2006, when the race first introduced the wave start. This year, with a rolling start rather than waves, just one starter position was available. The HMC selected Hopkinton Fire Chief, Bill Miller, to fulfill the role.

        “On behalf of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee we are pleased to announce that Hopkinton Fire Chief Bill Miller will be the official starter for the rolling start of the Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11, 2021,” said Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace, the chairperson of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee.

        “We wanted to honor a first responder who unselfishly for the past 22 months worked on the front lines leading his department with retired Chief Steve Slaman, ensuring the public safety of our residents amid the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

“Fire Chief Bill Miller, a respected and proven leader, continued to champion his team through all the unknown and devastating challenges this deadly Corona Virus inflicted on our community. The Fire Chief also serves as the Emergency Management Director, who has had a daunting task in the middle of the pandemic. Bill represents Hopkinton’s first responders who continue to courageously fight this pandemic with such strength and resilience and have saved lives and showed heartfelt compassion along the way. He will represent all essential workers and first responders in our town who are the heroes that left their families to help others in time of need.”

        Miller, who was promoted to Chief this year, has worked for the Hopkinton Fire Department since 2000 and has been a part of the Boston Marathon since.

      “My initial roles were as a shift officer working different locations such as the start line and runners village,” said Chief Miller, an Oxford, MA native. “When I was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2016, I began developing the Incident Action Plan for the Fire Department. This plan includes Marathon and non-Marathon responses and all resources needed for this spectacular event.”

        “The Boston Marathon brings so much to our community,” said Ferriter-Wallace, who looks forward to the return of some favorite local marathon traditions like honoring veterans at the start. “We have all been through so much over the past 22 months  and we are fortunate to have an in-person race come October 11, 2021. My hope is that people understand and be patient with the changes this year as we welcome runners of the world to Hopkinton.”

        “Being asked to start the race is truly an honor and something I am very proud to do and what makes it even more of an honor is that it is the 125th running,” said Miller, who will fire the starter’s pistol at 9 a.m.

The full start schedule is:

Military March 6:00 a.m.

Men’s Wheelchair 8:02 a.m.

Women’s Wheelchair 8:05 a.m.

Handcycle & Duo Participants 8:30 a.m.

Professional Men 8:37 a.m.

Professional Women 8:45 a.m.

Para Athletics Divisions 8:50 a.m.

Rolling start begins 9:00 a.m.

Rolling start ends 11:30 a.m.

The Hopkinton Marathon Committee was established in 1979 to work in conjunction with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), the organizers of the Boston Marathon, to ensure that the annual running of the race is an exciting, successful and safe event for all concerned. Committee members contribute their efforts throughout the entire year to the planning, organization, and coordination of multiple facets of the race, working to protect the best interests and welfare of the town, its residents, businesses and visitors.

Top photo: Contributed File Photo of then-Deputy Chief Bill Miller consoling a victim of the fire at 17 Main Street.

Hopkinton Women’s Club

Monday, October 18, 2021

Program Topic:

“Hopkinton Children’s Library New Strategic Plan”

The Hopkinton Women’s Club will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Please join us. The meeting will be on Zoom. Contact Judith Weinthaler, Membership Chair, at HopWCMembership@gmail.com for a Zoom invitation.

The program following the business meeting will be a presentation by Andrea Conboy, Hopkinton Children’s Librarian, on their new strategic plan. Our programs are open to the entire community. We welcome new members from the surrounding communities and those with an affiliation with Hopkinton.

For more information about the HWC go to www.Hopkintonwomensclub.org Our Mission is to improve our community through volunteer service. Our focus is scholarships for Hopkinton students, families in need, and support for local charities.

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'I’ve always got a kick out of seeing a photo of all the “living” US Presidents together. Just recently at a function in Hopkinton, this picture was taken of all the “living” Boston Marathon Race Directors...ha!  And, although this is the 125^th Boston, there have only been FOUR race directors in the history of the race!" ~Dave

Tim Kilduff – 1983 to 1984.

Guy Morse – 1985 to 2000.

Me – 2001 to present (21 years – I was the Technical Director from 1988-2000).

Before Guy, the Director was Will Cloney – 1947 to 1982.

Pretty cool to be together and share memorable stories with Guy and Tim about our respective history and experiences with directing the race and how it has both changed and stayed the same over the past 40 years!  Proud to be a small part of that group.  And, I have Guy to thank (and some would say blame!) for hiring me in the summer of 1987!

Dave

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Jeanne Marie Miley, 65

Jeanne Marie Miley, 65, of Holliston, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Margaret (Cahill) Miley of Holliston and the late Daniel A. Miley.

Beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, Jeanne was at the center of her family. She looked forward to attending daily mass at Saint Mary’s in Holliston and chatting with friends after. She took pleasure in her time spent at the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton. Jeanne had wonderful memories of her travel to Belgium, France, Germany, and Mexico. Most importantly, she loved being with family and friends and her life’s work was making new friends.

Besides her mother, Jeanne is survived by her siblings, Stephanie Miley and her husband, Kurt Beurmann, of Alexandria, VA and Robert Miley and his wife, Kelly, of Avon, CT. She also leaves behind her nephews, Jack and Colin Miley and Connor Beurmann.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 8th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com . A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 9th, at 9:00 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Church of Holliston. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael Lisnow Respite Center, 112 W. Main St. Hopkinton, MA 01748, or to Saint Mary’s Church, 8 Church St. Holliston, MA 01746.

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