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Ernest William Frye, 79, of Ashland passed away Wed. Nov. 9th. Born in Yarmouth, ME, he was the son of the late Ernest and Marion (Jacklin) Frye. Ernie was the husband of Randa (Keith) Frye for 57 years. A graduate of North Yarmouth Academy he went on to attend Northeastern University. He had a successful career for Franklin Life Insurance Co., beginning as a salesman and ending at the executive level. He would leave the corporate world to become the founding pastor of Latter Rain Christian Fellowship, later known as Metrowest Worship Center, and now Connect Church in Ashland, MA. He would serve as the senior pastor for over 25 years. He also founded Metrowest Ministries, through which he began MetroWest Christian Academy, Dream Station and MetroWest Caribbean Mission. Later acquired were the Early Learning Center in Grafton, as well as Wee Folk Learning Center, all of which fall under the umbrella of MetroWest Ministries. Through his years as a pastor and founder his life has impacted multiple thousands around the world.

Pastor Ernie’s biggest accomplishment however was his family. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Randa, along with two children, Deryck Frye and his wife Stacy of Hopkinton and Ginelle Payne and her husband David of Sutton, seven grandchildren, Devon Frye and his wife Natalia, Mallory and Madison Frye, Morgan Martinez and her husband Anthony, Ashton Couchman and her husband Curt, and Kelsie and Dakota Payne, along with five great-grandsons. The ever present patriarch of his family, continually influencing each and every member with his confidence, his love, his zest for life and his love of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Ernie was witty, charming, uplifting, inspirational, engaging, dynamic, powerful, present, wise, intelligent, a self-learner, musical, a gifted communicator, a deep laugher, humorous, a leader, a passionate husband, father, grandfather, preacher and friend, a servant and above all committed to the Lord Jesus Christ. To know him was to love him, to be with him was to be better and to be loved by him was a gift. His impact on Earth for the Kingdom’s sake is unparalleled.

“Well done thou good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your rest."

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday Nov. 21st at 2:00 PM at Connect Church, 280 Pleasant St. Ashland, MA. Visiting hours will be held Sunday Nov. 20th from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Connect Caribbean Mission, https://weconnect.cc/missions/

Construction Advisory No. 51 November 10, 2022

Please be advised that this schedule may change due to weather and existing conditions found while performing the
tasks below. This work may impact traffic and require lane and sidewalk closures limiting access to driveways and
entrances to businesses.
What to Expect for the Week of November 14, 2022, to November 18, 2022
Detours
• The eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe will be used Monday-Friday
• The eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe will be used Monday-Friday as needed
• The West Main to Wood Street to Elm Street detour will be used for 2.5 days (specific days TBD)
135/85 Intersection
• Driveways at Country Farm Liquors (3 Cedar St) and the Post Office
• Concrete sidewalk work on Cedar Street and Grove Street
East Side of Project
• Continue service connections between the 135/85 intersection and Ash Street
• Continue installing hardware for underground electric vaults between the 135/85 intersection and Ash Street
West Side of Project
• Sidewalk curbing on the south side of Main Street between the Fire Station and Claflin Place
• Begin concrete sidewalk between the Fire Station and Claflin Place on the south side of Main Street
• Continue installing hardware for underground electric vaults between the 135/85 intersection and Claflin Ave.
Working hours for the project are from 7am to 3pm. No detours, one lane closures
or road closures are allowed between 7am and 9am.
For the most up to date information about the Main Street Corridor project please
visit theTown's project website at https://hopkintonmainstreet.com
The Town of Hopkinton appreciates your patience and consideration while
we work tosupport MassDOT’s project to revitalize our downtown infrastructure. ~Contributed.

Half-staff on Monday 

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Monday, November 14, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Sergeant First Class Jeremy Bushey, of Dalton, MA, who passed away on October 30, 2022.

Sergeant First Class Bushey, US Army , Fort Bliss, Battery C, 3d Battalion, 43d ADA Regiment, Fort Bliss, TX, will be laid to rest at the Spring Grove Cemetery, Northampton, MA on this date.

This gubernatorial order applies to:

1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls

2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings

3. All state military installations  Contributed content - HopNews file photo.

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(BOSTON – 11/10/2022) The Massachusetts Legislature on Thursday passed legislation that protects open and public spaces throughout the Commonwealth and ensures their conservation for future generations. This legislation, known as the Public Land Preservation Act, permanently preserves and protects the amount of land designated as open spaces and prevents it from being used for other purposes.

“As we work to mitigate the effects of climate change we see and feel every day, it’s important that we do not allow the quality and acreage of open lands in Massachusetts to decrease,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “Open lands protect against floods, reduce heat from man-made roads and cities, increase carbon capture from plants and soils, protect our clean drinking water, and provide residents with wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities. I want to thank all the conferees, especially Senator DiDomenico for his leadership and Senator Eldridge for his years of attention and perseverance in seeing this legislation passed, as well as Senator Rodrigues for his review and support.”

Having passed the Senate and the House of Representatives, the bill now goes before the Governor for his consideration.  

Whitney Philip Crafts, 60, a resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away October 30, 2022 at Bay State Medical Center. Whitney was born in Pensacola, Florida on October 16, 1962 the son of Philip W. and Margaret (Whitney) Crafts. He attended Hopkinton High school in Hopkinton, Mass and smart as whip but was not much for school. He became an auto mechanic directly out of school and had a strong following of garages who were always looking for his services. In his early years, he was a motor sports fanatic including 4 wheeling, motocross and snowmobiles. Whitney was very social with lots of friends.

After a few years he tried his hand at home building and loved carpentry. He used to say that when he gave people a nice place to live, they loved his work and always wanted more. He said when he fixed somebody's car they were always mad because it cost so much.

After framing homes he apprenticed with his boss and friend Glen Sisco to become an interior trim carpenter. He spent the remaining work years with his own business trimming high end homes in the Framingham and Boston area. Whitney's final job was remodeling his mother's retirement home in Springfield, Mass. He was the driver and helper for his mother until passing away.
 
Whitney is survived by his mother Margaret Crafts, brother Douglas Crafts, daughter Ananda Anderson and nieces, nephews an cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Philip Crafts, partner Lori Anderson, sisters Daryl Iannetteli and Debbie Crafts.

Graveside funeral services for Whitney will be held Saturday November 12, 2022 ay 11am in Mountain View Cemetery in West Dover.

The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home 44 East Main Street Wilmington, VT.

Published by Covey, Allen & Shea Funeral & Cremation Service on Nov. 8, 2022.

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HHS Boys Soccer Defeat Fitchburg 1-0 to advance to the Sweet 16

 by HopNews Staff

In the MIAA State Tournament, the HHS Boys Soccer team defeated Fitchburg 1-0 in overtime Sunday evening.  The game was tied 0-0 at the end of 90 minutes, but 4 minutes into the overtime period Senior Sean Golembiewski netted a spectacular throw-in from Captain Declan Mick. Got 7 seconds? Watch the outstanding game-winning goal below.

 The Hillers next face Sharon on Wednesday, November 9 at the HHS Turf Field, time TBA.

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Girls Varsity Soccer: Hopkinton 1, Lexington 0

The HGVS were cheered by their supporters prior to the trip down to Lexington.

by HopNews Staff

November 5, 2022 - The Hillers Girls Varsity Soccer defeated Lexington 1-0 on Friday night to advance to the round of 16 in the MIAA state tournament.

Hopkinton jumped out to an early lead. In the fifth minute of the game, forward Georgie Clarke received a pass from midfielder Madison Recupero near the 18-yard box. Clarke dribbled from left to right, shaking two defenders, and sending a rocket of a shot into the back of the net. The Hillers never looked back, dominating possession for the rest of the game and limiting Lexington to a handful of shots.

In the video below, coach Tom Skiba breaks down the Hillers strategy and keys to victory.

The HGVS next faces the 18-0 Bishop Feehan or Waltham on Thursday, November 10. TBA.

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MassDOT Project Number: 606043

Construction Advisory No. 50 November 4, 2022
Please be advised that this schedule may change due to weather and existing conditions found while
performing the tasks below. This work may impact traffic and require lane and sidewalk closures limiting
access to driveways and entrances to businesses.
What to Expect for the Week of November 7, 2022, to November 10, 2022
(No work on November 11 – Veterans Day)
Detours
• The eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe will be used Monday-Thursday
• The eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe will be used Monday-Thursday
135/85 Intersection
• Cement concrete driveways at Country Farm Liquors (3 Cedar St), Post Office, Shell Gas Station, and CVS
• Concrete sidewalk work at the 135/85 intersection
East Side of Project
• Continue installing conduit services between the Muffin House and Hayden Rowe
• Eversource vault work between the 135/85 intersection and Ash Street
West Side of Project
• Install beveled curbing for sidewalk on the south side between the Fire Station and Pleasant Street
• Gravel and grading for sidewalks on the south side between the Fire Station and Pleasant Street
• Eversource vault work between the 185/35 intersection and Claflin Ave.
Working hours for the project are from 7am to 3pm. No detours, one lane closures
or road closures are allowed between 7am and 9am.
For the most up to date information about the Main Street Corridor project please
visit theTown's project website at https://hopkintonmainstreet.com
The Town of Hopkinton appreciates your patience and consideration while
we work to support MassDOT’s project to revitalize our downtown infrastructure.

ROURKE, James Francis Of Hopkinton, MA, died October 31, 2022. He was 68. Jim was born on September 9, 1954, to the late Dr. James A. and Virginia Kenny Rourke in Worcester, MA.

 
After graduating Andover High School in Andover, MA, he attended Merrimack College in North Andover, MA, until mental illness curtailed his formal education. Jim was vastly intelligent. The breadth of his passions, for poetry and painting, for the sciences, theology, philosophy and religion, for neurology, physics, medicine, and art, seemed boundless.

He studied the texts voraciously, devouring knowledge and exhibiting a photographic memory. He studied the world's great religions and scientific works. He recited the writings of Jung, Einstein, Aquinas, Whitman, and Laotze. These as he endured a lifetime of challenges.His devotion to the highest levels of human thought provided not only an outlet for, but also sanctuary, necessary to endure his illness. We so loved him.

Jim is survived by his sister, Carol Rourke of Plymouth, MA; his brothers, Thomas Rourke and wife, Terry Rourke, of Los Angeles, CA; Bryan Rourke of Easthampton, MA; as well as nephews, Eric and Alexander of Boston, MA; Austin, Lain, and Richard of Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, and New Orleans, LA, respectively. A Private Family Service will be held. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to The Greater Boston Food Bank (70 South Bay Ave., Boston, MA 02118) or The Pine Street Inn (444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118). The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rourke Family. Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home 233 Lawrence St. Methuen (978687-7300 www.pollardfuneralhome.com

Milford, Mass-In keeping with its goal to provide exceptional community healthcare services to those in its service region, Milford Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has secured a grant to continue its School Based Health Center (SBHC) at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton (BVT). The grant was welcome funding as the need for adolescent services continues to grow.

The ten-year renewable $150,000 per year grant was awarded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health. It will be utilized to fund the salaries of the SBHC's Nurse Practitioner and Officer Coordinator/Community Outreach, who MRMC employs, and mental health services provided through Riverside Community Care clinicians.

For more than 20 years, Milford Regional’s School Based Health Center has been collaborating with BVT’s nurses and counselors to offer students access to healthcare, including mental health services. Services provided at the School Based Health Center include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions, physical exams for sports, school, and employment, support and education regarding healthy relationships, and consultations with primary care providers.

Through its counselors, the SBHC program also provides mental health evaluations and on-campus counseling for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationships, and self-esteem. Nutrition education, such as assessments, diabetes support, and counseling to maximize healthy living, is available at the Health Center.

"I'm proud to contribute to the collaboration between Milford Regional and BVT," said Maureen Menard, MRMC's SBHC Office Coordinator/Community Outreach. "In this role, I work closely with the School Counselors and local Community Outreach Programs. In addition to the many SBHC services and supports, we also help with food assistance/holiday donations for BVT students and their families, another welcomed resource."

“We are so grateful for the ongoing collaboration between Milford Regional and BVT,” said Joni Brown, MRMC’s Senior Director of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine and School Based Health Services. “The School Based Health Center continues to provide many crucial services that allows students not only access to care but the ability to stay in school instead of forgoing an entire day or more.”

The need for the School Based Health Center has greatly increased over the past several years, particularly with the onset of COVID-19. According to some of the latest data, during the 2020-21 school year, there were a total of 1,132 visits to the Health Center. In December 2020, 27 percent of SBHC visits at BVT were medical provider visits, and 73 percent of visits were mental health provider visits. The following year, in December 2021, 10 percent of SBHC visits were medical provider visits, while 90 percent of visits were mental health provider visits. Recent data also indicates a 17 percent increase in student need for SBHC mental health services within the past year.

"BVT values our relationship with Milford Regional Medical Center and the additional resources and services we are able to provide to our students because of this partnership," said Yvette Martin, Director of Student Services at BVT.

“Thanks to the recent grant and our partnership with Milford Regional Medical Center, our students have convenient and timely access to health services,” said BVT’s Superintendent-Director, Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick (photo). “This high-quality grant ensures convenient student-focused health care is available on our campus for years to come.”  ~Press Release

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International Relations

November 2, 2022 - Consul General of Greece in Boston Symeon Tegos met with Hopkinton political and community leaders recently.

Among those to welcome the Consul General were Dororthy Ferriter-Wallace, Chair of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee, and Tim Kilduff, President of the 26.2 Foundation.

Consul General Tegos is the senior representative of the Republic of Greece for the states of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

He was particularly interested in Hopkinton's historical connection to the Boston Athletic Association and its Boston Marathon. Photo by Bruce MacDonald

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Real World Tests Reveal Need for Design Changes to Downtown Corridor Project

HOPKINTON — Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Town Engineer Dave Daltorio wish to update residents on the ongoing Main Street Corridor Project, specifically about concerns raised regarding emergency vehicle access between the stretches of Main Street from Commonwealth Avenue to Mayhew Street and from Summer Street to the Fire Station.

In September, the Town began having internal discussions regarding these stretches of the roadway. Concerns were that, as currently constructed, these sections of the road may be too narrow for certain public safety vehicles, particularly fire engines, to easily navigate the road in the event of an emergency if other vehicles were pulled over on both sides of the road. The construction plans call for the narrowest portion of these stretches to be 28 feet in width from curb to curb, which is a common size for roadways in Massachusetts. Other portions of the road are 33 feet in width.

 To determine if updates were necessary, project engineers, MassDOT, and Town officials simulated various scenarios with different vehicles pulled over on opposite sides of the road to see if a fire engine could pass through. The results of the tests were: A fire engine could pass through if two smaller vehicles were pulled over parallel to the curb and if a smaller vehicle and a larger vehicle were pulled over parallel to the curb. A fire engine could not pass through if two larger trucks were pulled over parallel to the curb or if vehicles of varying sizes did not pull over fully parallel to the curb (i.e. the vehicles were sticking out a bit into the road).

 
After conducting these tests and to ensure that public safety vehicles are provided as much space as possible to move through the area, the Town and MassDOT are working to widen portions of the road to the fullest extent without infringing on private property.

The Town began widening the south side of the road on Saturday, Oct. 29, from Center Trail to Pleasant Street by up to two feet and from Summer Street to the Fire Station by up to a foot. The possibility of widening portions of the north side is still being evaluated and will be announced at a later date. The review of widening Mayhew to Mount Auburn Streets by up to two feet is in advanced stages. See Illustration.

 "The Main Street Corridor Project is ongoing, and will not reach completion for another year. We want to address any and all potential concerns before the project is over and it is too late to be changed," Town Engineer Daltorio said. "We thank all residents, visitors, and employees of Hopkinton for their continued patience as we work toward completing this project." These updates will not affect the presence of the planned sidewalks and bicycle lanes. The Town is working with MassDOT to determine the cost of these updates. The work is anticipated to fall within the overall project budget.

"We believe that making these changes will accommodate all users of the roadway, especially our public safety vehicles, while simultaneously improving overall safety for all Hopkinton residents and visitors," Town Manager Khumalo said. "I want to express my thanks to all community members for their patience and understanding as we finish up this project and make these changes."

Community members also should note that as part of the original design, the Town is installing emergency preemptive systems at two sets of lights along the corridor. These traffic systems are designed to clear traffic for first responders in the event of emergency calls.

Main Street Corridor Project Background
The purpose of the Main Street Corridor Project is to improve roadway safety for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians, as well as to reduce congestion throughout Hopkinton’s downtown corridor. The project area affects Main Street from just west of Wood Street to Ash Street, a distance of 0.83 miles and includes the downtown commercial area and the historic Town Common.

The project consists of full-depth roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, the implementation of separated bicycle lanes, new sidewalk construction, the realignment of Grove Street, and overall enhanced bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Other items will include new traffic signal systems, drainage system upgrades, overhead utility relocations, landscaping and pavement delineation/striping for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians traveling through the Main Street corridor. The project is expected to be completed in Fall 2023. The project is being paid for with federal, state, and host community agreements, as well as Town funds. For more information, please visit the dedicated project site here. ~Press Release

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Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee endorses 4 ballot questions and the Democratic slate with James Arena-DeRosa for State Representative

On Friday night October 21, 2022, at a special committee meeting, the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee endorsed all 4 ballot questions and the full Democratic slate.

The HDTC supports a YES vote on all four ballot questions that will be decided at the November 8 elections.
(1) Additional Tax on Income Over One Million Dollars
(2) Regulation of Dental Insurance
(3) Expanded Availability of Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
(4) Eligibility for Driver’s Licenses

    For more information, visit Elections: 2022 Information For Voters (state.ma.us) We encourage voters to learn more about these ballot questions and candidates.
    The HDTC endorses James Arena-DeRosa for State Representative. James has extensive public service experience that has prepared him to effectively represent Hopkinton in the State House. He will:
    - Build partnerships with local Hopkinton leaders and advocate on their behalf on issues like infrastructure, education, seniors and other town needs
    - Be accessible and available to all constituents
   - Champion state policy that tackles critical issues like town funding, climate change, and women’s healthcare and reproductive rights.
    The HDTC adds our endorsement to the many James has received, including Carolyn Dykema, our former State Representative, Karen Spilka, the president of the MA Senate, numerous elected and retired MA politicians, the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, and the Massachusetts Teachers Association.

The election is on November 8. Early voting starts on Saturday October 22, and voter registration is open until October 29.

The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee mission is to foster and sustain an active, informed electorate; encourage citizen participation in government as elected and appointed officials; strengthen the local Democratic Party, both in numbers and in sense of purpose; and work in conjunction with the State and National Democratic Party to secure freedom and justice for people everywhere. We hold hybrid meetings the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM; all are welcome. For more information about the HDTC and to sign up for our mailing list, visit our website or Facebook page.

Darlene Hayes, Chair HDTC        Ellen Rutter, Secretary HDTC
508-435-2023                             508-259-2000
1 Third Ave                                 24 Forest Lane
Hopkinton, MA                             Hopkinton, MA

HOPKINTON - Peter David Nute, 69, of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2022.

Born on January 15, 1953 to the late Charles and Grace (Harrington) Nute in Manchester, Connecticut, Peter grew up in Jupiter, Florida where he could always be found in and on the water. He graduated from the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Building Construction and went on to build a successful career in the heavy construction industry for 46 years as a Superintendent and Estimator. Devoted husband, father, brother, and “Grampy”, Peter loved nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his four grandchildren. Hiking, nature, music, history, and photography were his lifelong passions.

Peter is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Shirley (Ramdharry), son Christopher Nute and his wife Melanie (Dunn) of Upton Massachusetts, daughter Amanda Harpole and her husband Theron of Wayland Massachusetts, and daughter Jessica Wasniewski and her husband Joseph of Needham Massachusetts; grandchildren Arya Harpole, Lea and Xander Wasniewski, and Samantha Nute; brother Robert Nute of Seabrook, Texas, sister Dorothy Weigel of Hobe Sound, Florida, and sister Kathleen Morrow of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his brother Arthur.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:00 am at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA. Calling hours will be held on Friday October 28, 2022 from 4-7pm at Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA.

Donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Hopkinton, MA.

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October 24th, 2022 (Holliston) – James Arena-DeRosa (Holliston), candidate for the 8th Middlesex State House District (Holliston, Hopkinton, Sherborn, and precincts two and three of Millis), has officially been endorsed by former State Representative Carolyn Dykema.

After representing the 8th Middlesex district since 2009, Representative Carolyn Dykema resigned this February. Representative Carolyn Dykema says she supports James to succeed her because he is “committed to listening and partnering with local leaders, and will be an effective voice for our district on the environment, infrastructure, and public education while continuing to support our seniors and veterans.”

James remembers hosting a campaign event for Carolyn in his home the first time she ran for office in 2008, and “looks forward to her continued guidance and advice” as he seeks to follow her exemplary service to the District.

Since his campaign began, James Arena-DeRosa has also earned the support of nearly fifty current and former local elected officials from every town in the 8th Middlesex District, as well as many local and national unions.

The 8th Middlesex State House District includes Holliston, Hopkinton, Sherborn, and precincts two and three of Millis. The seat has no incumbent after Representative Carolyn Dykeman’s resignation in February. Representative David Linsky’s 5th Middlesex District no longer includes Millis and Sherborn.For more information, please visit www.jamesforstaterep.com  .

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The Reverend Dr. David L. Dickerman died at home on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Born in Lynn, MA in 1943, the son of Frederick and Bessie R. Dickerman, David grew up in Hopkinton, MA.

He leaves his wife, the Reverend Martha (Eames) Dickerman, and his sons AJ and Peter Dickerman. He also leaves his sister Ruth Ann and her husband Allen.

David attended Hopkinton High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Springfield College in 1965, his Master of Divinity from Yale University in 1969, and his Doctorate in Ministry from Hartford Seminary in 1980.

David loved computers, television, and watching competitive singing on YouTube. He also loved music, played piano and organ, and sang with the Cape Cod Chorale. He was a good man who has gone home.

Friends and relatives are invited to a memorial service on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 2:00 P.M.in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA. Onward and upward.

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MassDOT Project Number: 606043
Construction Advisory No. 48 October 21, 2022

Please be advised that this schedule may change due to weather and existing conditions found while performing
the tasks below. This work may impact traffic and require lane and sidewalk closures limiting access to driveways
and entrances to businesses.
What to Expect for the Week of October 24, 2022, to October 28, 2022
Detours
• The eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe will be used Monday-Friday
• The eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe will be used on Tuesday
East Side of Project
• Continue underground service connections up to property lines from Church Street to the 135/85 intersection
135/85 Intersection
• Continue new traffic signal work at 85/135 intersection
Project Wide
• Raise castings on manholes project wide
• Temporary paving for driveways and back of sidewalk gravel areas

Working hours for the project are from 7am to 3pm. No detours, one lane closures or road closures are allowed between 7am and 9am.

For the most up to date information about the Main Street Corridor project please visit theTown's project website at https://hopkintonmainstreet.com
The Town of Hopkinton appreciates your patience and consideration while we work to support MassDOT’s project to revitalize our downtown infrastructure.

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Bruce Anderson Tobey, 72 of Hopkinton, Massachusetts and Ocean Park, Maine, husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022 following a brief illness. He departed this life a champion of, and hero to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born on July 27, 1950 to Chester and Barbara (Ledger) Tobey in Needham, Massachusetts, the oldest of four siblings. Bruce graduated from Needham High School in 1968, and went on to attend the University of Miami. It was here that he began his love affair of all things Miami Hurricanes. There was rarely a Canes game that went unwatched or recorded for later viewing. Following his graduation from Miami, Bruce completed his education at Babson College, earning an MBA.

Bruce married the love of his life, Jill (Kennedy) on October 19, 1974. They met in Ocean Park, Maine as teenagers and then built their life together for 44 years in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Bruce was an ambitious businessman and excelled as a chemical sales executive where his success allowed him to achieve an early retirement.

Following his retirement, Bruce dedicated his time to volunteering at Community Harvest in Grafton where his love and skill of gardening helped to provide fresh food to the Worcester Food Bank.

Additionally, Bruce and Jill traveled extensively throughout retirement. A larger than life personality, Bruce made friendships all over the world. He collected lasting memories during these travels that he passed on to his adoring grandchildren who affectionately referred to him as their “Bubba.”

Bruce is survived by his wife Jill, sons Christopher and his wife Lee (Barnum), Scott and his wife Ashley (Smith), grandchildren Conor, Ian, Isla and Lillian, his sister Susan and her husband Lee Romano, niece Elizabeth Romano, nephews Corey and Ryan Tieva and their families. He also leaves a vast network of lifelong friends who were more like family, that will remember him forever.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Barbara, his loving sister Janice Tieva and his devoted brother Eric.

While the void that he leaves is immeasurable, Bruce has left a legacy of love, charity and a dedication to family that his friends and family will continue in his memory.

A celebration of life will be held later in the spring in Ocean Park, Maine. He would also like to leave you the way he left all of us, write if you get work.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.

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Michael Darren Hickey passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at age 42. Michael was born October 13, 1979, in Nashua, NH, to Judith Lynn (Dulz) Hickey and the late Robert James Hickey. He lived in the Ashland, MA area until moving to Charlotte, NC in 2015.

Michael had a deep love of being in nature, whether hiking in New Hampshire, scuba diving with his mother or exploring North Carolina with his wife. He treasured living a simple life by spending time with his family, including his cats Siegfried & Gretchen, while watching movies, cooking meals together, or loudly educating New England Patriots players and coaches during the season. He brought joy to all through his stories and infectious laughter and could make anyone groan at his bad jokes.

He is survived by Amy, his beloved wife of 7 years, and his beloved mother, Judith Dulz Hickey.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday Oct. 22nd from 9:00-11:00am in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.

Donations in Michael’s name may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation - https://www.arborday.org/

50 First Responders Awarded for Saving Life

MILFORD — Wayland Fire Chief Neil McPherson, Hopkinton Fire Chief William Miller, and Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett are pleased to share that Wayland and Hopkinton firefighters and Hopkinton police officers were among nearly 50 first responders recognized by the Worcester District Attorney's Office for saving the life of a missing man in July.

The first responders responsible for the coordinated search and rescue were presented with the DA's Team Excellence and Merit (TEAM Award) on Thursday, Oct. 13, at a ceremony at the Milford Fire Station.

On July 17, at 8:20 a.m., Hopedale Police requested assistance from Milford Police to help locate a 60-year-old missing resident who had not returned home and was believed to be in Milford. He was last seen around 2 p.m. the previous day.

First responders conducted a coordinated search and rescue, which included Milford, Hopedale and Hopkinton public safety officials, as well as the Fire District 14 Tech Rescue team -- which includes members from the Wayland, Hopkinton, Southborough, Ashland, Milford, Framingham, Natick, and Westborough Fire Departments.

Around 3:40 p.m. on July 17, searchers located the man’s Jeep, which was overturned in Walden Woods in Milford. The man was trapped in the vehicle and suffering from injuries, but he was conscious and alert. Rescuers freed him and he was transported to an area hospital.

Wayland Firefighter/paramedic Mitch Mabardy was recognized as part of the Fire District 14 Tech Rescue.

"Congratulations to the many first responders from across the Worcester and Middlesex Counties for being honored for their efforts, teamwork and dedication, including our very own Mitch Mabardy who assisted as part of the Fire District Rescue team," Chief McPherson said.

Members of the Hopkinton Fire Department that were recognized include Fire Chief Miller; Deputy Fire Chief Gary Daugherty; Lt. John Sheridan; Lt. John Krauss; Firefighter/Paramedic Allyson Gaudette; Firefighter/EMT Travis Metcalf; Firefighter/EMT Pat Gross; and Firefighter/Paramedic Pat Rahill.

Members of the Hopkinton Police Department that were recognized include Officer Jessica Ferriera; Sgt. Aaron O’Neil; Officer Basit Dennis; Dispatcher Kiley Davis; and Dispatcher Benjamin Campbell.

"I am very proud of all the members of the Hopkinton Fire and Police Departments for being recognized in this way," Chief Miller said. "They used their knowledge and skills to form a collective effort, which helped save the life of a person in need of help."

Added Chief Bennett: "A job well done to all the first responders who made a difference in someone's life through their heroic efforts. They should all be honored to receive this distinction."

The TEAM Award was created by Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr in 2019 to recognize public safety employees who go above and beyond the call of duty.

“When this call came in, there was one goal, and it was a goal shared across everyone involved; to find this man and get him back home to his family,” District Attorney Early said. “It is only fitting this group of dedicated first-responders receive the TEAM Award because every aspect of this rescue and response embodied teamwork.”

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The Hopkinton RTC endorses Loring Barnes for the 8th Middlesex District State Representative. We believe there are several critical issues that need to be addressed by our state government. We endorse Loring as an experienced public servant who is a highly qualified candidate to provide a moderate voice to work on sensible solutions to these issues.

· Balance in our State Government – We believe Loring will be a moderate and independent voice on issues that affect us at a local level. She is not tied to the Democratic establishment on Beacon Hill and will not be strongarmed by either the “Super Majority” or the leadership of the many unions that too often place their own agenda ahead of what is best for constituents.

· Education fundamentals for our children and grandchildren - We believe a focus on the core principles of education is critical to the educational development of our children. As our children enter adulthood, as responsible citizens, we should be ensuring they are prepared for post high school education or entering the workforce with the skills needed to lead independent, productive lives.

· Fiscal Restraint on Beacon Hill – Too many unfunded mandates are pushed down to our local towns without an appropriate level of “due diligence” exercised on Beacon Hill. We believe Loring will be a strong voice to ensure an independent perspective provides an alternative to “group think” of more mandates and taxes.

For these and many more reasons the Hopkinton RTC urges all voters to fully understand the choices available this voting cycle and consider a more balanced approach to our state government. We believe Loring Barnes is our best choice moving forward.

Jim Mirabile
Chair - Hopkinton RTC
10 Ledgestone Dr
Hopkinton, MA
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We are excited to have our gala after a gap of 2 years! We can’t wait to see you all. Let's get together to hug old friends, make new ones and celebrate Diwali as one big community!
Presenting....

SACH DiwHoliday Gala 2022
A Diwali kinda Holiday gala to usher in the festive season
Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM EST at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts

This year's theme is special...
The theme will center on celebrating the lives of 10 South Asian women who are trailblazers and have achieved great success in the arts, sciences and humanities. The cultural performances for the evening will highlight the life and accomplishments of these extraordinary women.

View event details and get your tickets today!
Event details and tickets
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 30TH

Join us and make this evening a fun, memorable one for the ages!
We have engaging and fun activities for kids at the barn loft throughout the event. We have counselors and volunteers to help out the children along with SACH team members, so you can relax and enjoy the event without worrying about the kids :-)

Don't forget to share this event with your neighbors and friends!

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HOPKINTON — Chief William Miller and the Hopkinton Fire Department urge all residents to be aware and to follow these basic tips to help protect their loved ones during Fire Prevention Week, which is being recognized this year from Oct. 9 to 15.

The Hopkinton Fire Department will host its annual Open House this Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Street station, 73 Main St.

Fire Prevention Week is organized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and has been recognized for 100 years as of 2022. The goal of Fire Prevention Week is to educate the public about simple but important ways they can keep themselves and those they live with safe.

This year’s theme, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape,” aims to get everyone to make a fire escape plan with their families, and to begin their preparations by ensuring their home has working smoke alarms that will properly alert in the event of a fire.

The NFPA says residents may have less than two minutes to safely escape in the event of a fire, so planning ahead is crucial.

The Hopkinton Fire Department and the NFPA urge all community members to take the following steps to ensure they have effective, working smoke alarms:

Smoke alarms should be installed in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.

Test all of your smoke alarms by pushing the test button. If it makes a loud beep, beep, beep sound, you know it’s working. If there is no sound or the sound is low, it’s time to replace the battery. If the smoke alarm is older than 10 years old, you need to replace the whole unit.

If your smoke alarm makes a “chirp,” that means it needs a new battery. Change the battery right away.
Hopkinton Fire and the NFPA also urge community members to take the following steps to prepare a fire escape plan:

Draw a map of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors.
Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure they are part of the plan.

Make sure all escape routes are clear and not blocked by debris or objects, and that doors and windows open easily.
Pick an outside meeting place (something permanent like a neighbor’s house, a light post, mailbox, or stop sign) that is a safe distance from your home where everyone can meet.

Everyone in the home should know to immediately call 911 once they are safely outside.
Practice! Practice! Practice! Practice daytime and nighttime home fire drills. Share your home escape plans with overnight guests.

Residents are also reminded of the importance of having large and clearly visible house numbers to help first responders easily find your home. Numbers should be facing the street, visible at night and not blocked by trees or bushes. Those with long driveways should have house numbers on both sides of a mailbox or sign pole at the end of their driveway near the roadway.

To learn more about Fire Prevention Week, or to speak to Hopkinton's Fire Prevention officers about steps you can take to protect your family, call the Hopkinton Fire business line at 508-497-2323.

To learn more about Fire Prevention Week, click here.

Zoning Advisory Committee Public Forum Notice - 2022


The Zoning Advisory Committee is a nine-member board appointed by the Planning Board, typically with representatives from the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Appeals, as well as At-Large positions. The Committee meets one or two times a month, usually on Monday evenings.

The purpose of the Zoning Advisory Committee is to review and develop proposals for zoning bylaw and zoning map amendments, and make recommendations to the Planning Board.

Zoning bylaws generally regulate the use of land, buildings, and structures.

The Zoning Advisory Committee holds an annual public forum in the fall to hear ideas and proposals for desired changes to the Zoning Bylaw and/or the Zoning Map from residents. This is an opportunity to propose changes to the land uses permitted in specific areas in Hopkinton, the manner in which certain uses are permitted, dimensional requirements, or other ideas with respect to land use regulation.

The Zoning Advisory Committee is holding the 2022 Public Forum on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM, remotely via Zoom. The Zoning Advisory Committee encourages residents to attend this forum and provide ideas and proposals for amendments to the Zoning Bylaws, whether they are changes to regulations currently in place or entirely new regulations.

Access information for the Zoom meeting is below:
Link to join meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89713572614
Meeting ID: 897 1357 2614
Passcode: 368424
Call-in Number:
+1 309 205 3325 US
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 646 931 3860 US

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Deborah J. Cote, 65, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of Dorothy (Bancroft) Murphy of Hopkinton.

Deborah loved to crochet blankets for children and enjoyed playing bingo.

Besides her mother, Deborah is survived by her brother, Joe Taft of Marlborough and her nephew, Eric Taft and his wife, Elaine of Marlborough.

A graveside service will be held on Friday. October 21st at 10:00 a.m. at Dell Park Cemetery in Natick. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, Florida 33607 or https://donate.lovetotherescue.org . Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.

2023 Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Program Policy
Adopted by the Select Board, October 11, 2022.
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Fly Like an Eagle

Ashwath Jose Sridhar (Ash) is a Sophomore from Hopkinton High School, a Boy Scout and an Eagle Scout Candidate from Troop 4 Hopkinton. Eagle Scout is the highest honor in Scouting and requires the accomplishment of various tasks to earn the rank. One of these tasks is to carry out an Eagle Scout Service Project - an opportunity for a Scout to demonstrate leadership while performing a project which will contribute to the betterment of the community.

Ash’s service project was to build a 40 feet long and 4 feet wide bridge which spans over a historically wet marshy area on one of the Whitehall Woods trails at Hopkinton. The trail is used by many hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, runners, and friendly dog walkers. The project’s goal was to increase accessibility and usability, as users would no longer need an off-trail route, and will also stop damaging the ecosystem surrounding the marshy area.

Ash raised funds for this project through contributions from family, friends and other businesses. He built and delivered a truly community bridge by leading many partners in the woods, Scouts from Troop 4, and other student volunteers from Hopkinton High School.

The bridge was built on property owned by Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT). Hopkinton Conservation Commission and Hopkinton Area Land Trust (HALT - holds the conservation restriction on this property) graciously gave the approval to build the bridge. Ash took construction inputs from Blackstone Valley New England Mountain Bikers Association (BV-NEMBA) and the Bay State Trail Riders Association (BSTRA). It is rated to hold horses and the concrete footings were a suggestion from SVT. Contributed.

Irene (Terry) Timlege, 91, a lifelong Hopkinton resident, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022, following a period of declining health.

She was born on Christmas day in 1930, as the daughter of the late John and Lucy (Pomeroy) Terry. After graduating from Hopkinton High School, she furthered her education by earning an undergraduate degree in Foods and Nutrition from Regis College in Weston, and a master’s in education from Framingham State College.

Irene dedicated her entire professional life to empowering patients and clients as a Dietician and Nutrition Specialist. Nutrition was her passion. She spent the majority of her career at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester and Clinton Hospital, along with founding a private practice, Nutrition Consult, which she operated out of her Hopkinton home. She remained steadfast in her commitment to encourage health and wellbeing through coaching techniques, integrating resources, and counseling skills. Irene previously chaired Living Bread, a world hunger action group supporting development projects in Haiti. Her incredible work ethic never wavered, as she fully retired in her late 80’s.

Irene held strong values throughout her life, which included remaining active, positive, loyal and fiercely independent. She enjoyed several biking trips and took great pride in tending to her property. She was a fabulous cook, and would gladly host countless holidays and family get-togethers over the years. An animal lover, she cherished all of the canine and horse companions who graced her life. Above all, she took great delight in her family, always supporting them in their endeavors.

She leaves behind her children, Kathleen Arena and her partner James Basnett of Littleton, Beth Timlege of Monterey and her partner Michael McBride, and Kimberly Timlege of Brattleboro, VT, as well as four grandchildren, John Arena III and his wife Haili of Concord, Emily Arena of Littleton, Connor Timlege and Caitlyn Timlege, both of Webster. She was the mother of the late Brian Timlege, who died in January of 2022, and sister to the late John “Bud” Terry and Mary “Mimi” Terry.

Irene will be laid to rest during a private burial service at St. John’s Cemetery in Hopkinton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Solstice Farm, PO Box 731, Monterey, MA 01245.

Arrangements are under the care of her grandson, Funeral Director John Arena III - Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord. To share a memory or to offer a condolence in her online guestbook, please visit www.DeeFuneralHome.com .

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