Musicians 50th Reunion of Inky and Doug from
Moonfast
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Not a Killer
May 21, 2022 - "This
is NOT a murder hornet. We have no such thing hereThis
is a European Hornet. I caught him when watching some large
Bumblebees, and there was NO way to miss this guy, he was larger
than the biggest Bumblebee and sounded like a small helicopter.
Fascinating to watch, of course I had to do some research and
found according to Mass Audubon, they are more common in
Southern Massachusetts. They are not native, came over with
settlers in early 1800s.
"They eat mostly nectar, sap of oak trees, and can bite directly
into fruit! They also eat other bugs like katydids, moths and
grasshoppers, their favorites for bringing to the nest for the
youngins. Interesting, this is the only true Hornet in the
United States (genus Vespa). Bald-faced Hornets are actually
yellow jackets. He was completely peaceful with the hundred of
other bees feasting on my blooming shrubs."
~ Julie Ford
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Reminder of the Timlin Race; An
Invitation from Mike Timlin:
50th Reunion
May 21, 2022 - Above, a screenshot of a 4k HopNews Video from The
Black Box in Franklin last evening from the 50th Reunion show for
Doug Betschart, far left, and Inky Fair, center on bongos, who
present themselves as Back Pages Duo in Hopkinton at Bill's Downtown
Pizzeria on a regular monthly rotation. Add Steve McCrossan, far
right and you've got Back Pages Trio, an ensemble fit for larger
rooms, and for wide open spaces.
Also on stage from way back when is Tom Yates, center, who performed
for five years with Inky and Doug at Timothy Spirits and Company in
Framingham after a stint with them in Moonfast close to fifty years
ago. Tom Brodeur was a guest on the last few songs, drummer far
left, who was with them in Moonfast, the original, solid group
following a stint with Apoplexy. We hope to have a 4k video of their
presentation of Santana's "Soul Sacrifice" ready for viewing later today.
Brian F. Fuery, 69,
of Hopkinton formerly of Holliston passed away Thursday May 19th
after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late
Francis Fuery and Lorraine (Noltie) DeJoie and her husband Robert.
He was the husband of Linda (Carroll) Fuery for 29 years. Brian
worked as a jeweler for E.B. Horn in Boston for many years before
moving to Florida and working as a greenskeeper at Prestwick CC in
Ormond Beach, FL.
In addition to his wife of 29 years, he is survived by one son
Justin R. Fuery of Boston, two step children, Derek Varriale and his
wife Jennifer of Ashland, and Tracy Varriale and her partner James
Drummey of Holliston, five granddaughters, Ashley and Sarah
Varriale, and Claire, Ailie, and Willa Drummey, brothers, Bruce
Fuery and his wife Robin of Medway, David DeJoie and his wife Cindy
of Medway, Chris DeJoie of Hollis, NH, and the late Robert DeJoie
and his wife Jane of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, as well as many nieces
and nephews.
Services are private. Donations may be made to a charity of your
choice.
Hopkinton Town Manager Norman Khumalo Chosen by Screening
Committee - As One of Four Finalists for Cambridge City Manager
Position
May 20, 2022 -Hopkinton Town Manager Norman
Khumalo, appearing to be out of consideration for the top job in
Watertown, has made the final four in Cambridge, applying for
City Manager in that world-class city that can boast both
Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
within its borders.
Mr. Khumalo will be considered,
as will the other three finalists in a "Meet
the Finalists Forum" on May 31, 2022, 6-9:00 pm.
This process is in its infancy, and will play out as time moves
on and other interviews take place.
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50th Anniversary Celebration Tonight, May
20,2022
For 50 YEARS Inky Fair (drums & vocals) and Doug
Betschart (guitar, vocals & bass pedals) have played music together
throughout New England, starting with the band “Moonfast” in 1972.
After joining with Tom Yates (guitar, bass, keyboards & vocals) they
formed “Fair, Yates & Betschart”, becoming the renowned house band
at Timothy’s Spirits Company in Framingham for 5 years. They packed
the house weekly and released their album “Spirits” of all original
material. Inky and Doug then became the rock duo Back Pages for 30+
years and with the recent addition of Steve McCrossan (keyboard,
bass & vocals), continue to perform throughout the local area.
For this 50th Anniversary night at THE BLACK BOX, 50 West
Central Street in Franklin, Tom Yates is returning to the
fold to form “Fair, Yates, Betschart & McCrossan” along with some
special guests from the early years! With the unusual combination of
our varied talents, the band will cover a vast eclectic mix of
classic and modern rock spanning five decades. It’s an event not to
be missed… (~ From the Black Box Promo).
Editor's Note: Hopkinton author George
Foster Leal will be on hand to sell and sign copies of Waiting for the Next Applause, a book
he carefully crafted in 2015 with the words of Inky, Tom and Doug
telling their separate narratives.
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from May 7, 2022 - May 18, 2022
Choose Blue Links to See Town's Property Card
Traffic Advisory
Please be advised that as part of the water work for the new service
station center, All Town (formerly Mobil station) on West
Main St,. the contractor, in conjunction with the DPW, will be
working on the water connection Wednesday night starting at 7PM,
weather pending. Please be advised that the road will be narrowed to
accommodate the work. Detail officers will be on site to facilitate
traffic flow. This night work is necessary due to the location of
the water main in that stretch of road and to minimize traffic and
public safety emergency response impacts. (Submitted rendering).
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Louise
B. MacCarn, 93, passed peacefully into the arms of
her Savior on Monday, May 16, 2022. Born to Richard and Loretta
Weindorf in Hewlett, New York, she grew up alongside five siblings
on Long Island, where she spent the majority of her life.
Louise graduated from Woodmere High School and went on to marry
Neale W. MacCarn, a loving husband and owner of MacCarn’s Auto Body,
in 1951. During their forty-three years of marriage, they raised two
children, Sandra and Kenneth.
Louise
took great interest in her children’s and grandchildren’s education
and herself attended classes in art and English. She earned her
private pilot’s license in 1962, and both she and her husband had
many friends in the aviation community.
A spunky, loyal supporter of her family, Louise is remembered fondly
for her humor and her honest, practical advice. She extended her
gift of hospitality to both family and friends, building a
reputation as a good cook and a generous hostess. She loved
listening to music, painting flowers, wearing snazzy shoes, and
shopping at her local Talbots, where she was always greeted by name.
More recently, she enjoyed her retirement at a family home in the
Adirondacks, where she spent her time feeding ducks and sitting by
the lake. Nearly every one of the cars she owned during her lifetime
was red.
Louise is predeceased by her husband and her son Kenneth. She is
survived by her daughter, Sandra (Mark) Wittman of Hopkinton, MA;
her grandchildren, Lydia Wittman and Rachel (Josh) Fisher; her
brother, Charles (Linda) Weindorf; her sister, Barbara (Herb)
Eicholz; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:30
a.m. in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton, MA.
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some are not. Regardless, when it comes to food and drink, we
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Town
of Hopkinton Invites Residents to Complete Survey on Annual
Town Meeting
HOPKINTON — Town Manager
Norman Khumalo invites residents to complete a
survey regarding Annual Town Meeting.
The Town of
Hopkinton is working to better understand residents’
feelings about Hopkinton’s Annual Town Meeting and
gather feedback about possible modifications to Town
Meeting logistics or procedures that may help to
increase participation in the town’s legislative
body.
The
survey includes 17 questions and asks the respondent
their feelings about Annual Town Meeting, how they
get information on Town Meeting, what prevents them
from attending or what may encourage them to attend
more often, possible changes to Town Meeting
procedures, some demographic questions, and more.
"Annual Town Meeting
is an important legislative process and community
participation is vital to help ensure the decisions
that are made are reflective of our residents'
sentiments," Town Manager Khumalo said. "We
encourage residents to take a few moments to
complete this survey. Your responses will provide us
with important information that will help us as we
plan for next year's Annual Town Meeting."
The survey is open
to all adult residents of Hopkinton no matter if
they are a registered voter or have attended Annual
Town Meeting.
The
survey will remain open through Friday, June 3.
The survey responses will
be reviewed by the Town to help inform possible
changes to future Annual Town Meetings.
The
Town of Hopkinton currently has one Annual Town
Meeting held on the first Monday of May. Town
Meeting approves the town budget, sets general
bylaws and zoning bylaws, and affects individual
property taxes. Annual Town Meeting is open, which
means everyone can attend and every person
registered to vote in Hopkinton may vote on Town
Meeting items.
You can learn more
about Annual Town Meeting here.
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Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts Two-car MVA in lot on West Main - no PI,
individual
walking in the middle of West Main Street - advised not to,
airline ticket fraud, traffic complaint, MVA with injuries on
Main Street, possible bullet through a window - was a rock,
erratic operator on Ash Street ###
School bus in back lot with lights on - apparent oversight,
truck making delivery on East Main checks okay,
report of fraud cancelled enroute, construction equipment
reportedly parked in a dangerous spot - checks okay,
Lakeshore Drive resident reports her dog named
Bear missing since morning - LM w/ACO, 2-car MVA on
East Main Street - no PI...
May 17, 2022
May 18, 2022
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EEE Mitigation
Re-organization Elects Amy Ritterbusch as Chair, Mary Jo LaFreniere
as Vice-chair of Select Board
~ Carnival back in town ~
May 18, 2022 - Amy Ritterbusch handily won
the election to the Chair of the Select Board last evening, but
there was a little fuss about there being two nominations for
Vice-chair. Whoever nominated Muriel Kramer withdrew the
nomination and the Board elected Mary Jo LaFreniere, who
expressed a strong willingness to serve in that position.
During the Public Comment item of the meeting,
longtime "60 years" resident Ken Swenson complained that the
carnival workers, who are not allowed to smoke on school
property, smoked in front of his house "all day long" during
past carnivals. He was just a tad early, because minutes later
Erin Graziano, representing the Hopkinton PTO in a Public
Hearing, requested an entertainment license for said carnival to
take place from June 23 - June 26 at the High School. The
license was granted with conditions.
The
Select Board also heard a presentation regarding a new public
safety building(s), and where the final design could be located.
Eversource
was again out of favor this evening as a letter from town
counsel complained that the LNG facilites in the state were not
sharing information with the host towns affected by their
possible switch over to hydrogen by 2050.
With
the prolonged dry conditions and very little rain accompanied by
high temperatures, water use has risen drastically. We would like to
remind everyone of our current state required watering restrictions.
It is of the utmost importance that everyone adhere to these
restrictions to ensure an adequate supply of water for everyday
essential needs and for firefighting capabilities.Please
see our website for full details.
Lawn
watering is only permitted twice per week by precinct before 7AM and
after 7PM and there is no watering onSaturday,
Sunday, or Monday.All
other non-essential use is only permitted before 9 AM and after 5
PM.We
have record heat on the way for this weekend and it is only with
your cooperation that we will be able to sustain water supplies.
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2203 Voters take part:
ALL OF THE (Unofficial) 2022 ATE RESULTS
SELECT BOARD RACE (2): Mannan 1,431 - LaFreniere 1,381 - Coutinho
899 - Blanks 641 ALL ballot questions passed, and among
contested races, we know that Beth Malloy handily won her
Constable race and Nancy Richards Cavanaugh kept her seat on the
School Committee. We'll have more in the morning.
The ballot said pick two for the Select Board, and pick two they
did, both Democrats. The high number of blanks may signify a
reluctance on the part of the voters who voted for Mr. Coutinho, a
Republican, to vote for a Democrat, too. When we receive the tally
of total voters, that may add some insight to the analysis.
More when we receive the totals from the Town Clerk in the morning.
Stand-outs Above, School Committee candidate Nancy
Richards Cavanaugh and daughter Megan enjoy socializing while they
hold signs to hopefully let people know who is who today in the
Middle School driveway. Below, Kelly Karp makes her selection known
this afternoon, too. Below, School Committee candidate Ashley Fogg
is surrounded by her doppelgängers this afternoon in the driveway to
the Middle School polling place.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Fire alarm activation on Spruce Street, fire
alarm sounding
at South Street location, assist Mass State Police and Ashland PD
at Hopkinton State Park for large out-of-control crowd, truck ran
out of diesel fuel in the middle of West Main Street, truck
loses
tire on Lumber Street, caller reports her email hacked, Briarcliff
Drive
reports it l ooks like someone trying to get in front door, kids
urinating
on a vendor's truck on Hayden Rowe, multiple calls for a hit and run
MVA
on Granite Street, crash on Chestnut Street - no PI, wallet
lost weeks ago,
wallet just found, ongoing speeding on Ash Street, 911 caller
reports an
employee assaulted - individual left park, MVA on West Main - no PI,
teens fighting on Constitution Court, assist other police agency on
I-495,
large turtle on I-495, speeding complaint on Highcroft Way,
tire in the middle of I-495N, caller reports she lost her
hearing aid yesterday,
Oakhurst Road caller reports dog in yard, youths tried to break into
Center
School - BBall hoop damaged,
May 13, 14, 15, 2022
Hopkinton
Health Department May 16, 2022
Due to a recent uptick in
COVID cases, the Town of Hopkinton is strongly recommending
the wearing of face coverings by residents indoors (when
not in your home) in order to help prevent further spread of COVID.
This is based on guidance from the CDC, and driven by Middlesex
County’s community level rating of high.
Read more here
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More HPD Derby May 15, 2022 - Mom, Kristen Murphy, and
daughter Piper enjoy the day and wait their turn to fish on
Saturday. Below, brother Tommy comes up empty-handed on this cast,
but just wait until next year!
Below, a very happy participant brings her fish to the measuring
table, as the boys in the photo below that measure theirs.
Bargains Galore April 14, 2022 - Hopkinton Card and Gift held
a sidewalk sale on Saturday to sell at bargain prices wares and
displays that they no longer needed. Above, Wendy Colella (Yes, that
Wendy Colella) peruses the offerings on Saturday. Ms. Colella worked
the deli at a longtime Hopkinton namesake family supermarket, the
property of which was sold in recent years (Yes, that supermarket).
The Derbies are Back!! May 14, 2022 - Woodville Rod and Gun held
their fishing derby today at Pratt Pond (anyone got a photo?); as
did the Hopkinton Police Association at the Hopkinton Sportsmen's
club; they show off their trophies, above. One section of the pond,
below, serves a portion of the estimated 150 attendees.
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Saturdays Off? Not Today
May 14, 2022 - Hopkinton Health Director Shaun McAuliffe
makes one last trip to the car after packing up following a day of
greeting people and answering questions during "Hopkinton 101."
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María
“Rita” (Stiefel) Eguía, 80, of Hopkinton, MA, passed
away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at home surrounded by her adoring
family. Born in Pascanas (Córdoba), Argentina, she was the daughter
of the late María Rita (Castellano) and Otto Stiefel. She was the
wife of 54 years to José María Eguía, M.D.
In
Argentina, Rita obtained her Masters in Spanish Literature, taught
in high school,and worked at the Catholic University of Córdoba. She
came to the United States in 1969 at the age of 26with her husband
and oldest daughter. Her son and younger daughter were born in
Dallas, TXand Norwood, MA, respectively. Cheshire, CT was her home
for 43 years, until she moved in January this year to Hopkinton, MA.
She was a devoted parishioner of St. Bridget’s Church in Cheshire.
She always missed her large family, her husband’s family, and good
friends in Cordoba, Argentina but came to see the US as her home,
which was eased immensely by her close circle of Argentine-American
and other family friends. She was an adjunct professor of Spanish
for 14 years at Southern Connecticut State University and Gateway
Community College in New Haven. Upon retirement, Rita enjoyed
volunteering at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and Cheshire
Food Pantry, both in Connecticut. Rita immensely enjoyed traveling
the world with her husband, children, and extended family fromSpain
and Argentina. She had a humble and generous spirit, and visitors to
her home often left with multiple bags of groceries or housewares.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, María
Eguía-Brusco and Sam Brusco of Cranston, RI; José Eguía, Jr.and John
Brown of San Francisco, CA; and Cecilia and Mark Kelly, of
Hopkinton, MA. In addition, she was “Aba” (abuela) to four loving
grandchildren, James and Raymond Brusco, and Caroline and Lauren
Kelly, as well as a granddog, Phoebe, whom she tolerated from a
distance; this was a big step for her. She also leaves behind two
sisters, Luisa Gorrochategui and Beatriz Becerra, both of Córdoba,
Argentina. She is predeceased by four sisters and two brothers,
Teresa Pizarro, Raúl Stiefel, Susana Torres, Noemí Orías, Otto
Stiefel, and María Eugenia Casella. She was a mother to many other
Argentines who came to the US; most recently,her “pollitos” included
Marcelo Orías, Fernando Orías, Josefina Stiefel, and José García.
She was also very proud of and dearly loved by all her godchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 16th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at
the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Tuesday, May 17th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Church,
20 Church St., Hopkinton, MA. Interment will be held at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cheshire Food
Pantry, 175 Sandbank Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410 or
https://www.cheshirefoodpantry.org .
I am writing this letter to show support for John Coutinho's bid for
election to the Select board.
John is a bright, engaging and passionate man
with many years of hands-on volunteering for the town. He cares
deeply for the town and its citizens.
As a member who is stepping off of the board, I
can say for certain that the board needs John on it. He has and will
make decisions for the better of Hopkinton. He will not try to bring
the national garbage in to his decision making process that other
members frequently do. He has always been the epitome of "Think
nationally, act locally."
The board needs diversity and differing
opinions. John is not afraid to give his opinion. Please join me in
voting for John next Monday.
Brendan Tedstone
45 Pleasant Street
May 12, 2022
Support for John Coutinho
Editor:
Hopkinton has a reputation for one of the best
school systems anywhere, beautiful open space and as one of the
safest places in the country. Those qualities also make Hopkinton
one of the best places in New England to raise a family. John
Coutinho’s contributions have helped Hopkinton to get where it is,
and he can keep it moving in the right direction.
Hopkinton is a very different place now than it was not long ago,
dramatic growth has driven the need for more services, schools,
staff and public safety. Hopkinton has managed to balance needs,
growth and fiscal responsibility in spite of those challenges, but
more lie ahead. John’s broad experience is ideal to help prioritize
and address those challenges successfully. His deep commitment to
family, community, and lets get it done together approach have
helped move Hopkinton forward.
The Select Board has two seats open, please join me in supporting
John for one of those seats on May 16th!
John Mosher
13 West Elm Street
May 12, 2022
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Support for John Coutinho
Dear Editor:
I agree with the letters and opinions of other former Select Board
members who served with John Coutinho and have firsthand knowledge
of his integrity and dedication to the citizens and employees of
Hopkinton.
Over the last 10 years, no one has volunteered more of their time
for Hopkinton than John. Period.
The Town’s forward inertia has slowed over the last 2 years. While
National issues are of concern to us all, we elect neighbors to this
Board to act locally to make Hopkinton a better, safer, more
desirable place to live. Hopkinton’s Select Board is not the voice
of moral authority for the community and they should not conduct
themselves as though they are. It deeply disturbs me to see letters
from Board members who don’t seem focused on Hopkinton, and who too
easily launch into a defensive stance when discussing employee
turnover or lack of progress. When obvious shortcomings come to
light, it’s easy to tell people about the challenges – it takes
leaders to step up and admit some honest introspection is in order –
“maybe we could have done more… .” More to retain top employees,
more to move Hopkinton forward. Leaders don’t accept things being
too difficult – they dig in and find ways to persevere.
No reasonable person expects perfection from our volunteers. The
current Board, and those before them, have sacrificed time and
energy to do what they think is right for the Town, and what they’re
capable of executing. Now it’s going to take a “doer” like John to
help the Town regain positive momentum.
Monday, May 16 is Election Day. It’s the one day of the year when
voters can, through action, declare, “We think the Board can do
better!” It’s what’s needed for our entire community – Schools &
Public Safety, children & seniors, townspeople & employees.
Please join me and vote for John Coutinho for Select Board.
Todd Cestari
19 Elizabeth Road
May 12, 2022
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Roll-Over May 12, 2022 - Although severe looking, this
roll-over accident at West Main and School Streets produced no
injuries. Contributed photo from a loyal reader.
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Personal Invitation From Mike Timlin
to Help Cure ALS for the 19th Year
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Turtles Everywhere May 12, 2022 - The turtles all over the rocks
on Bloods Pond Wednesday seem unconcerned about what appears to be a
fireworks container atop the largest rock.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Accident on College Street - No PI, debris on
Pond Street removed,
Walk-in reports her son lost his glasses over the weekend,
Possible DMV turned out to be Inspector of the Roadways,
glass debris in roadway, vehicle on West main possibly involved
in road rage incident is GOA, removed debris from roadway on
Legacy Farms South, on Grove Street driver was cited for Marked
Lanes and immediate threat - refused medical eval, on Hayden
Rowe - negative find on youth riding on top of a van,
cars behind Center School revving their engines ###
Items discovered on a school bus, Hayward Street caller reports
road rage incident from earlier - will come in with video footage
later,
a walk-in requests to speak with officer regarding a civil money
issue,
caller concerned that swan's foot is stuck on something, unkown male
on
Spring Street property three times over three hours with blond hair
-
wearing a blue polo and carrying a dirty tennis ball ###
Turnbridge Lane caller concerned about white truck in area,
sick possum on Wilson Street, Border Patrol fraudulent call,
electrical box knocked off telephone poles, caller reports her
vehicle's window smashed on West Main Street, helping man
get home, walk-in found license - returned to owner, 2-vehicle
MVA on East Main - no injuries, multiple calls regarding man
stumbling in roadway on Main Street, tree down on Clinton, 2-car
MVA on Main Street with air-bag deployment - no injuries, individual
requests to speak with officer regarding someone who lives
on his property... May 10, 2022
May 9, 2022
May 6, 7, 8
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HOPKINTON — Chief Joseph Bennett is pleased to
share that the Hopkinton Police Association will hold its annual
fishing derby this coming weekend.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon
WHERE:
Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Association, 95 Lumber St.
WHAT:
Kids and teens ages 15 and under are invited to attend. The event is
free.
The Hopkinton Police Association has arranged for the pond to be
stocked with fish. Participants will start fishing at the same time
and compete until the end of the derby. At the end, trophies will be
given out to the winning participants.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. A limited
supply of fishing poles and tackle will be available for
participants who need to borrow equipment.
“Events like these are some of our favorite days of the year. The
fishing derby means a lot to the Hopkinton Police Association,"
Officer Matthew LaTour said. "It’s a chance to get together and do
something that puts a smile on the faces of a lot of people. I love
fishing so this was something I naturally wanted to be involved in.
This will be my first time participating so I’m very excited and I’m
looking forward to meeting more people in town.”
Food and drinks will also be provided at the event.
Registration:
Parents/guardians can register participants by filling out and
submitting an online form, found
HERE
Participants can also register in-person on the day of the event.
The first 150 participants to register for the event will receive a
free t-shirt.
Please
join us for our BRAND NEW LIVE online “Ask the Houseplant &
Tropicals Expert” event featuring Chris Bell, along with our Garden
Center houseplant staff, and a host of other houseplant lovers and
tropical experts who love indoor plants as much as you do!
This is our weekly series that will answer your questions and chat
with you about everything gardening—both indoors and out—from 6 to
7pm.
Join us and get answers to all of your pressing houseplant and
tropical questions! FREE for everyone! Pre-registration is
requested!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the meeting. See you Thursdays at 6pm EST!
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Milford Regional Nationally Recognized for
Patient Safety for 8th Consectutive Time with an "A" Hospital
Safety Grade
Milford, Mass. – May 10, 2022 - Milford Regional Medical Center
received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This
national distinction recognizes Milford Regional’s achievements in
protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.
This marks the eighth consecutive period that Milford Regional has
received this top grade from the Leapfrog Group.
“Patient safety is our highest priority. Our ability to maintain
exemplary performance on this front is only possible due to a
commitment by many throughout our inpatient and outpatient
settings,” said Milford Regional’s President and CEO Edward J.
Kelly. “We take great pride in our comprehensive safety efforts.”
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization,
assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals
across the country based on over thirty national performance
measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as
well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings
program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors
and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully
transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice
annually, in the fall and spring.
“As our health care system continues to feel the strain of the
pandemic, I thank the workforce and leadership of Milford Regional
Medical Center for sustained commitment to patient safety, day in
and day out,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog
Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is an outstanding achievement, and one
that is not possible without a 24/7 effort by the entire health care
workforce to protect patients from harm. This community should be
proud.”
Milford Regional Medical Center is a full-service, community and
regional teaching hospital located in Milford, Mass. and serves
patients from more than 20 towns in Central Massachusetts. The
149-bed medical center is a nonprofit, acute-care facility, where
more than 300 primary care and specialty physicians are committed to
providing exceptional healthcare services to our community with
dignity, compassion and respect.
Support for John Coutinho
Editor:
The race for Select Board this year includes a
couple of strong candidates. John Coutinho is one of them. I served
with John in Town Hall for many years. I know he is dedicated,
reasoned and focused on the issues that matter most to Hopkinton.
Beyond the excellent education our kids deserve, John recognizes the
positive economic impact great schools have on our property values
and our town. As he has done in the past, John will always protect
our schools as a member of the Select Board.
John also understands how important public safety is to our
community. No volunteer in town has worked harder in the last ten
years to be sure we can rest easy in our homes than John Coutinho.
John will always keep an eye on the town departments that work
tirelessly on our behalf!
Lastly, John is experienced in the budget process. He will make sure
your hard earned tax dollars bring the strongest return on
investment possible to the Town of Hopkinton. John is very careful
with our money!
On Monday May 16th please join me in casting one of your two votes for
John Coutinho.
Thank you!
Brian Herr
49 Hayden Rowe Street
May 10, 2022
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Support for Shahidul Mannan
Editor:
I am pleased to offer my endorsement for
Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.
Ever since I have known him, I have seen the
commitment and passion he has for this town. He has been an
extraordinary leader, advocate, and a friend to all here in
Hopkinton. He has always held high standards and has made educated
decisions that are in the best interest of the town. I can be
assured that Hopkinton will be in great hands with Shahidul's
leadership.
Thank you for all that you do. Election matters so please join me in
electing Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.
Julia Mathai
14 Washington Lane
May 10, 2022
Support for
Shahidul Mannan
Editor:
Shahidul Mannan's experiences with both big data and town finances
make him an ideal candidate for Select Board.
His position on the appropriations committee means he spent years
learning and subsequently supporting the fiduciary responsibility of
the town, a key need within the Select Board. He tempers that with
compassion and understanding. He has a friendly, even disposition,
something that is required when dealing with so many diverse groups
and needs within the town.
His day job, in charge of data and engineering for a major hospital,
reinforces both those traits and proves that others see the value in
his unique perspective. It demonstrates his ability to understand
complex numbers and how to make hard decisions based on them, but
with an understanding that those who are represented by those
numbers are real people with real needs.
I am proud to call him a friend and to endorse him for Select Board.
Regards,
Lya Batlle-Rafferty
5 Meadowland Drive
May 10, 2022
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Homeowners and the surrounding Communities
Support for Shahidul Mannan and
Mary Jo LaFreniere
Editor:
I am writing to ask my Hopkinton neighbors to
vote for Shahidul Mannan and Mary Jo LaFreniere for Select Board on
Monday May 16th; they are uniquely suited to serve on the Select
Board with their municipal finance experience. Mary Jo has served on
the Hopkinton Board of Assessors for nearly a decade, and she was
the professional Principal Assessor for Plainville for 10 years
until retiring just a few years ago.
Shahidul is a successful business strategist and has served on the
Appropriation Committee for Hopkinton for 7 years. Both Mary Jo and
Shahidul bring municipal finance experience far greater than any
other candidate does or has in the last twenty years that I have
been active in Town Government. We will be truly lucky to have their
shared municipal finance experience on the Select Board.
Additionally, they bring an established and shared collegiality to
work respectfully in concert with their colleagues on the board,
with other board and committee members, and with town professional
staff. They work to elevate the common good and purpose of their
neighbors and the goals of the town recognizing fully that their
contribution is necessary and important but never more so than
anyone else’s contributions.
Further, they engage respectfully on issues of importance that may
be difficult for many to get involved with, issues I believe we all
need to invest in for the greater good. These issues may indeed
require hard conversations, and we need respectful, open dialogue to
have those conversations and elevate needed advances for human
rights – these are issues of equity, including health equity and
reproductive health equity; education and employment equity; racial
justice and needed reforms; environmental action to protect our
shared future; and advancing mental health as a shared community
priority.
I hope to see you at the polls on May 16th – your vote matters! And
I sincerely hope you vote for both Shahidul and Mary Jo for Select
Board.
Sincerely,
Muriel Kramer
39 North Street
May 10, 2022
Support for Holly Morand
Editor:
I am pleased to endorse Holly Morand for the
2-year school committee seat.
Holly brings a depth of knowledge, broad qualifications and proven
collaboration to the table for School Committee.
Two things I am impressed with is her past work in town hall with
former youth & family services director Denise Hildreth who has
endorsed Holly and I respect greatly and to be chosen to be on the
Freedom Team's board of directors which is doing incredible work in
areas of inclusion & diversity. Being on the board of the Freedom
Team is a true collaborative effort of representation from the
schools, police, select board, school committee, SACH and more
working as a team preserving freedom through unity in the community.
What our community & the world have been through is not "paranoia"
or "fear mongering" as I have heard some say, it is a public health
crisis not seen in a century.
It is important that we have compassion, science driven data and
respect for the other boards in town especially the board of health
to glean their expertise. The school committee's scope of governance
is for the educational well-being of over 4,000 youth, the largest
share of our town's budget, one of town's largest employers and more
encompassing than mask/unmask issue that seems to be a social
talking point.
The big picture is budgets, strategic growth planning, additional
academic resources for students (whether special needs, gifted etc.)
and supporting emotional well-being of the students & staff with
mental health, anti-bullying resources and I see no one better
qualified than someone who has served in our Youth and Family
Services office like Holly has.
I am voting for Holly Morand for Hopkinton School Committee; she has
a proven collaborative track record and hope you will join me on May
16th.
Darlene Hayes
1 Third Rd
May 9, 2022
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Red-Winged May 9, 2022 -To be more exact, it is a male
red-winged blackbird, whose job it is to protect the area
surrounding the nest and offer food to the female, who may accept or
reject the offering. Unlike the male, the female is not black and
has no colorful markings. Thanks to David M. Hughes for sharing.
Support for Shahidul
Mannan
Editor:
I am writing to express my support for Shahidul Mannan and his
efforts to be elected as Select Board member. Shahidul has spent
the last few years giving back to the community, and tirelessly
volunteering in town. His time on the growth study committee and
appropriation committee has brought value to the residents of
Hopkinton. The town is lucky to have a talented pool of
candidates like Shahidul. I wish him and his family the best on
election day. I ask the residents of Hopkinton to support
Shahidul Mannan on May 16.
Amman Haidri
7 Spring Lane
May 9, 2022
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Support for Mary Jo LaFreniere
To the Editor:
It is with great pleasure that I endorse Mary Jo LaFreniere for
re-election to one of the two Hopkinton Select Board seats.
Although I do not customarily endorse candidates, I make an
exception here because of a long and enduring personal connection. I
have known and respected Mary Jo for over 20 years. In fact, she was
one of the people who inspired me to run for State Senator.
As District Director for my predecessor, David Magnani, Mary Jo
assisted with constituent concerns and helped Senator Magnani make
local municipalities’ needs heard at the state level. Since then I
have followed her work on many Hopkinton boards and committees,
including the Board of Assessors, Commissioners of Trust Funds, Tax
Relief Committee, Marathon Committee, and finally the Select Board.
Consistently, she has served with integrity and humility, and with
strong emphasis on teamwork. Truly, Hopkinton is her heart.
Senator Karen E. Spilka
Ashland
May 9, 2022
Support for Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh
Editor:
Please consider
joining me when I vote for Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh for School
Committee (three-year term).
Over the years, I
have watched Nancy from afar. I would often see Nancy at town,
school and community events.
Nancy is hardworking,
smart, empathetic and experienced. Nancy has been a long-time
resident of Hopkinton, and a dedicated volunteer in our public
schools. Nancy has four children and all have been educated by our
top-notch teachers.
Nancy is the current
Chair of the School Committee and has a unique perspective, being
both a parent and an emergency mental health clinician. Having a
professional on our School Committee, with mental health expertise,
is now more important than ever.
Additionally, Nancy
is the consummate giver. Recently I asked (via social media) if
there was anyone who could spend some time with my son’s roommate
via a Zoom call. My son’s roommate was writing a paper on mental
health issues and the pandemic. Nancy was one of the first to
respond and devoted an hour plus to this Zoom call. I have never
socialized with Nancy. I am not in her friend group. Someone who
takes an hour plus out of their week to help a college student, over
1000 miles away, is my kind of School Committee member.
Please join me in
voting for Nancy on Monday, May 16!
Sincerely,
Patricia Hunt
Sinacole
4 Edge Hill Road
May 9, 2022
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
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Hopkinton, MA - Hopkinton High School Girl Scout
Troop 65294 is holding an athletic shoe drive in coordination with
GotSneakers?. Gently worn, used, and new sneakers are being
collected and sent to GotSneakers, a social enterprise, whose work
helps to repurpose sneakers instead of throwing them away. Anyone
can help by simply donating gently worn, used, and new sneakers.
GotSneakers? has developed a program that asks communities to reach
into their closets! The sneaker recycling program helps keep
sneakers out of landfills, which has harmful effects on our
environment. Learn more about GotSneakers? by visiting their website
at
www.GotSneakers.com .
Troop 65294 is pleased to be partnering with the local community by
having donation bins located at Jump Start Physical Therapy
(Natick), PR Running (Westboro), and Resilience Fitness (Hopkinton).
The Troop also has donation boxes at the following drop-off
locations around Hopkinton for any donations: 8 Price Street,1
Ledgestone Drive, 31 Valleywood Road and 4 Belknap Street
(Westboro).
In addition to these donation locations, we are excited to be
collecting donations at the Timlin 5K Road Race, which will held be
in person again this year at the Hopkinton High School on Saturday
June 18th. Athletic shoe donations can be dropped off at the
GotSneakers? table between 8:30am - 12pm on race day.
For more information, feel free to contact Carolyn Johnson.
About GS Troop 65294
Girl Scout Junior Troop 65294 has been together since 2010. There
are five tenth grade girls in the Troop - Agnes Agosto, Hannah
Connors, Stephanie Johnson, Lauren Strechay, and Kelly Strickland,
and they have all known each other since kindergarten. The girls
will be bridging to Girl Scout Ambassadors in May 2022.
About Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
We’re Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts ― 50,000 strong, with
35,000 girls and 15,000 volunteers in 178 communities in eastern
Massachusetts. We’re here to build girls of courage, confidence, and
character, who make the world a better place. For more information,
please visit www.gsema.org
From Julie Ford:
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Welcome
May 8, 2022 - All
smiles with a new Welcome sign! L-R: Kris MacPherson, member
of Hopkinton Garden Club, Ann Hussey Hogaboom, President of
Hopinton Garden Club; Tim Kilduff of The 26.2 Foundation;
Scott Richardson of Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects;
Nancy Tarsi, Past President of Hopkinton Women’s Club; and
Doris Early, President of Hopkinton Women’s Club. PHOTO:
Kathleen Culler for Hopkinton Garden Club New “Welcome to
Hopkinton” Sign in Place
A beautiful new “Welcome to Hopkinton” sign, extending a
warm welcome to all who visit and live in Hopkinton, has
been placed on West Main Street across from Golden Pond
Living facility, in a collaborative effort led by Hopkinton
Garden Club, just as they’d done with the original sign in
1996. The original wooden sign rotted at the supports and
fell over last December. A race against time, with a goal to
have the new sign in place in time for the Marathon, was
successfully met!
A huge thank you to our generous donors, including Hopkinton
Garden Club’s members and supporters of our Garden Club’s
Plant and Greens Sales; The Hopkinton Women’s Club; The 26.2
Foundation; Scott Richardson of Gorman Richardson Lewis
Architects, as well as Diane Bullock, former Hopkinton
resident and lifetime Hopkinton Garden Club member, for her
generous donation.
“We also extend thanks to Sign Right of Marlborough, for
constructing the sign so quickly; Peter Mezitt of Weston
Nurseries, for two beautiful mountain laurel shrubs; and
Scott Dryden of Scott’s Landscaping, for time and materials
to replace the soil in the planting area,” Ann Hussey
Hogaboom, President of Hopkinton Garden Club added, “Thanks,
too, to Hopkinton Garden Club member, Kris MacPherson, who
seamlessly coordinated the efforts to ensure the sign was up
in time for the Marathon.”
This site, one of numerous sites and planters across
Hopkinton, is maintained by Hopkinton Garden Club, whose
members share their time and talent to plant and care for
seasonal plantings as part of their beautification efforts,
with the assistance of generous site sponsors.
The Hopkinton Garden Club is a nonprofit organization whose
mission in the local community is education, beautification,
and conservation. The Club was organized in 1924 and is an
affiliate of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
Find us on our Club’s website:
www.hopkintongardenclub.org , Facebook
(HopkintonGardenClub) and Instagram (@hopkintongardenclub
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Comedy in Woodville
Support for Mary Jo LaFreniere
To the Editor:
Mary Jo LaFreniere served as district
coordinator in my senate office, representing Hopkinton for 10
years. During that time she exhibited, exquisitely, all the
leadership qualities needed to be one of Hopkinton's most
effective Select Board members ever: She is organized,
committed, energetic, intelligent, collaborative and enormously
personable, even in stressful situations. Her "marathon" service
to Hopkinton is legendary. Throughout all the challenging
situations she faced as the senate district director, she was
always friendly, collaborative and professional. I strongly
believe that Hopkinton could do no better than to re-elect Mary
Jo LaFreniere to the Hopkinton Select Board.
-- State Senator David P. Magnani (ret.),
Framingham
David P. Magnani Ed.D.
13 Cherry Oca Lane
Framingham, MA
01702-5663
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Hopkinton Vets Meet
HopkintonVets Breakfast, 6 May 2022
Discussions
of military history that coincide with the date of the monthlyVets
Breakfast (in this instance, May 6th) provided a full agenda
of significant topics. Most notably were the many military
actions leading to the end of World War II. The May 1945
sinking of a German U-boat off Block Island sparked a review of
Hopkinton veterans' involvement in "submarine chasing" along the
eastern shore of the United States. Additionally, there's never
a lack of remembering Hopkinton's recently deceased veterans who
were so vital in creating real-life military history in several
different war eras.
A few of the three-dozen veterans who
participated are seen in the attached photo. Standing L to R:
Gordon Winston, USAF, and David Almy, US Army. Sitting L to R:
Neil Svendsen, US Army, Barry Rosenbloom, US Army, Jim Rose,
USAF, and Neal Swenor, USAF. Mr. Rosenbloom is showing a photo
of a Lockheed P-3 Orion which is tasked with anti-submarine and
marine surveillance. Mr. Rose is holding a representation of
the announcement of Hitler's suicide, which helped bring about
the end of World War II.
The nextVets
Breakfastis scheduled for 3 June 2022. More
Hopkinton Military History will be analyzed.
Mark Your Calendar...TWICE!! Two Derbies, Same Day
1. Hopkinton Police Department
2. Woodville Rod & Gun
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All in All, Ukraine Benefits raise $16,000 May 7, 2022 - After last Saturday's Ukraine
fundraiser on Pond Street, Margaret Bower announced the the
fundraising total for the ongoing web page and the party, was
$16,000. Above, mom and son enjoy the company of a Bower horse,
while the band played on.
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Rally for a Photo May 7, 2022 - From the Main Street web cam,
we can see just one corner at the main intersection in Hopkinton
taken up with sign holders for the Town Election on May 16 at about
11:45 this morning. Anyone got a closeup? Ed. Note:
We were told that the group was clustered for a photo. Prior to this
photo, they covered all four corners, we've been told.
Support for Mary Jo LaFreniere and
Shahidul Mannan
Editor:
I am pleased to support and endorse Mary Jo
Lafreniere and Shahidul Mannan for our Select Board in Hopkinton. I
have had the pleasure of working with both of them during my career
of service. I am inspired by both and their commitment to
volunteering on these boards and the service that they provide for
us all. Mary Jo and Shahidul are driven by a desire to serve their
community.
Mary Jo is a proven dedicated volunteer and knowledgeable civil
servant. In Hopkinton, we have been fortunate to have her knowledge
and expertise applied to serve us in many volunteer positions that
have helped the community for decades. Her knowledge of municipal
finance and general government has served to significantly
strengthen the Select Board in their decision making. She has shown
a drive and dedication to support our community and bring us all
together.
Shahidul is brilliant when it comes to municipal finance. His
questions posed while on the Appropriations Committee showed how
much thought he puts into the budget process and financial
responsibility on behalf of the Town. It also shows how much he
cares about the services provided to the community. We would be
fortunate to have his expertise and broad background set in
continued and expanded service to the community.
We are so fortunate to have amazing volunteers that want to support
our community in so many ways. I am grateful that we have these two
running to serve as a part of the Select Board and inspired by their
commitment to continually improving our Town. Please join me in
voting for Mary Jo Lafreniere and Shahidul Mannan at the Annual Town
Election on May 16th. Together we will move our amazing community
forward while ensuring no one is left behind in that mission.
Sincerely,
Connor B. Degan
48 Hillcrest Drive
May 7, 2022
Support for Holly Morand
I write to ask
you to join me in voting for Holly Morand for School Committee on
May 16th. Our community has the rare opportunity to fill three
seats on this critical board and our choice for the two-year seat
could not be more important. Our choice cannot be a one issue
candidate. Rather, we need a candidate who can help our
community continue to emerge from a once in a lifetime pandemic and
help shepherd our Schools into the future. We need a candidate
with the broad skill set and expertise to confront the broader,
bigger challenges facing our schools, such as our significant
community growth, budget constraints, our mental health crisis, and
retaining and attracting the faculty, administrators and programs
that make the Hopkinton school system one of the best in the
Commonwealth.
We need Holly
Morand.
For the
two-year race, Holly’s qualifications are unparalleled. Holly
is a social worker, devoted volunteer, scientist and researcher.
Her service to our town - especially as a social worker and
in-school counselor - offers unique insight on the struggles
Hopkinton school families are now facing. Her service as a
devoted volunteer and former President of the Hopkinton PTA -
reveals depth of knowledge of our Schools. Her unique
expertise in social work and behavioral health will be crucial aids
as our community confronts an unprecedented mental health crisis.
I first came
to know Holly for her important work advocating for compassionate
and smart school policies during the pandemic. In fact, along with
352 other Hopkinton residents, I signed onto the last letter Holly
co-authored: one that asked our School Committee to offramp to
optional masking on March 14 to accommodate the potential February
vacation exposures. With hundreds, I proudly signed onto
Holly’s letter because it embraced science, equity and a safe
transition into optional masking in our schools.
Even though
school masking (thankfully!) is now a moot issue, I appreciate a
candidate with gravitas. What Holly’s advocacy showed was a
deliberative process that we need in a School Committee member.
We need someone who can process complex data; someone who values
content area expertise when necessary; someone who balances
pragmatics and equity with sophistication and compassion. What we
need for the vast and complex issues facing the new School Committee
is Holly Morand.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Condon
7 Courtney Circle
May 7, 2022
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Support
for Shahidul Mannan
Editor:
I have known Shahidul
for several years and am so impressed with his involvement in town
prior to running for the Select Board.
His seven years on
appropriations and two years on the planning board has allowed him
to provide input in two critical volunteer boards and to demonstrate
his priority to serve and time commitment for the town work. He
brings a corporate leadership perspective and knows how to identify
with the smaller business community as an entrepreneur.
I have been a
registered Republican since I first came to Hopkinton 33 years ago,
and this year I am pleased to Support Shahidul for the Select Board
and the vision he has for the future of Hopkinton.
Ron Foisy
25 Chamberlain Street
May 6, 2022
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Caller reports unemployment fraud, wood in
roadway
on West Main Street, caller reports someone left a
bicycle at Main Street Service one week ago, caller wishes
to speak with an officer regarding a previous incident,
walk-in reports he has been followed for a year by the
same vehicle, suspicious persons on Whirty Circle were
actually neighbors having difficulty entering home due to
a failed battery...
May 5, 2022
For Oil Painters to Envy "One Hour Ago": 9:00 am
May 6, 2022 - Male Hummingbird this morning! I started noticing them
last Saturday, but they've been pretty skittish. They seem to be
getting a little more settled in~ Julie Ford.
Every day is Fish Day, but especially Fridays and Mothers Day!
Jane von Bauer Rathburn, 93
Jane
von Bauer Rathburn, 93, of Hopkinton, passed away at
her home on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Born in East Brookfield, MA, she
was the daughter of the late Ellen (Ellstrom) and Waldo Simpson. She
was the wife of 51 years to the late Harold Rathburn.
Jane enjoyed doing cryptograms, crosswords, gardening and cooking.
She loved traveling with her family and had many enjoyable trips to
Ireland, Hawaii, Caribbean cruises and the beaches of Cape Cod. Most
of all, Jane enjoyed Sunday dinners around her kitchen table with
her family.
Jane is survived by her three daughters, Sally Rathburn of
Hopkinton, Sherry Kuring and her husband, Steven of Ballston Spa,
New York, and Jane Rathburn Goodman and her husband, David of
Hopkinton. She also leaves behind two brothers, John and Waldo
Simpson both of North Grafton; and 5 grandchildren, Shelby and Eric
Kuring, and Charlotte, Cooper and Carter Goodman. She is predeceased
by her sisters, Cloris Simpson, Lola Connaugthton and Jessie Larter.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 9th from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at
the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. A service
will follow visitation at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial
will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to VNA Care Hospice, 254 2nd Ave. #200
Needham, MA 02494
Snappy Dogs May 5, 2022 - Teresa and Lisa served about
200 people on their opening day today.
Remember when.....? Has it really been 13 years?
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Support for Jared Pray
Dear Editor:
Like many families, one of the things that attracted us to Hopkinton
was the great public school system. We have not been disappointed
with the quality of our children’s education. However, the schools
deserve and need better guidance from our School Board, and there is
no one better suited for that than Jared Pray. With three children
who will pass through the Hopkinton schools, he cares deeply for how
our schools function. We’ve known Jared for several years and have
had many conversations with him regarding the issues the school has
faced during that time. He is level-headed, rational, intelligent,
and
plows through research when faced with important decisions. Some may
say that his lack of experience on a School Board is a negative,
when the reality is just the opposite – the School Board needs a
fresh perspective; someone who will bring new ideas and a proactive
approach to the new issues we face. To quote Dr. Grace Hopper, “The
most dangerous phrase in the English language is, ‘We have always
done it this way’”. That is not what our children need. What they
need is a leader, an innovator, and a person who truly cares about
improving our schools for the future. What they need is Jared Pray.
Sincerely,
David Tiber, M.D. and Mina Tiber
2 Singletary Way
Abhay Patel, M.D. and Nupa Patel
4 Singletary Way
Rachel and Justin McCarthy
12 Wedgewood Drive
Tina and José Estevam
44 Wedgewood Drive
May 5, 2022
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Attempt to Resurrect Article 45 Defeated "Is HCAM Live? If you are watching, we need
you to come down [and make quorum]." ~ Town Moderator Ellen Rutter
at 7:01 pm Day Three of Annual Town Meeting Adjourns
Until Election Day May 16
May 5, 2022 - A soundly defeated Article 45,
to purchase land at the former Liberty Mutual site, was brought
up again Wednesday evening, Day 3 of Town Meeting, after a
crushing defeat Tuesday evening.
Proponents wanted to suspend the 2/3 majority
requirement for passage, and revote, but given the vote on
Tuesday, it still would have failed. The vote to suspend the
bylaw met the same fate.
In less
controversial discussions, Lykan Biosciences of South Street was
voted a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) agreement for expanding
operations and adding employees; and Wilson Street Solar Farms'
PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) agreement was accepted, in
which the company agrees to make payments to the Town, although
voluntary, because they meet requirements as a no-tax entity.
Moderator Ellen Rutter adjourned the Annual Town Meeting until
Election Day, Monday, May 16, 2022. A Tweet from the Town of
Hopkinton says the Town Meeting was dissolved at 8:29 pm last
night.
Editor:
I am writing in support of my friend, Shahidul Mannan, for the
Select Board. I have known Shahidul for a number of years and
have always been so impressed with his service to this town on
multiple boards and commissions, as well as his dedication to
really listening to our citizens and their concerns. His
experience and positivity will be a great addition to our
wonderful, hard working Select Board.
Beth Watson
152 Hayden Rowe Street
May 4, 2022
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Day 2: Another Quorum Challenge, Another Early Adjournment "Since there is a question on the floor
of a quorum, now we have to stop and take a count." ~ Patrick
Atwell, acting Town Moderator
May 4, 2022 - Article 45 was the last
Article of the Warrant voted on last evening, followed by a
failed quorum count. It proposed, in a Citizen's Petition, that
the Town of Hopkinton take by eminent domain former Liberty
Mutual land, which has been purchased by a company planning to
build solar arrays.
The motions document put the price of the undeveloped portion of
the property to fund at $700,000, but speakers noted that an
appraisal could come in for millions of dollars.
Despite the impassioned pleas of the
petitioner and supporters, the Article 45 was defeated by more
than the 2/3 majority necessary; 26 in favor and 87 not in
favor. The wide spread of yeas and nays is well illustrated by
one proponent, Mary Arnaut [bottom right corner of photo], being
the only "yea" vote in that frame.
Ms. Arnaut took to the mic following the
defeat of the Article and questioned why, if there was a quorum
[128 voters], only 113 people voted.
"People can abstain from voting," said
Patrick Atwell, sitting in for Moderator Ellen Rutter.
"I've just been advised by [Town] Counsel
that we're going to do a quorum count, but the vote [on Article
45] still stands. We don't go backwards," said Mr. Atwell,
answering a question yet to be asked, but presumed by many.
"We currently have 119 people [voters] in
the room. We do not have a quorum (128). So we will have to
adjourn... for the evening," declared Town Moderator Ellen
Rutter.
Town Meeting reconvenes Wednesday, May 4 at
7:00 pm in the Hopkinton High School Athletic Center.
Support for John Coutinho
Dear Editor,
I write this letter in support of John Coutinho for Select Board.
I commend all the men and women who are currently serving on the
many boards and committees for the Town of Hopkinton. I also commend
those who are currently running. I understand the dedication, energy
and time needed to fill these seats. John has served the residents
of Hopkinton on various boards and committees for over 14 years.
John was a member of the Select Board for six years, Zoning Advisory
Committee for nine years, and Planning Board for four years. John
has been in the trenches for some of the most important decisions
this town has made the past 10 years. Other town committees John has
been a member of are too numerous to mention. The experience John
has gathered throughout the years is invaluable and will serve the
Town of Hopkinton well.
I personally have seen John’s commitment to public safety as the
Select Board’s liaison to the police department. I also have
personally seen John’s commitment to the townspeople by helping The
Friends of Hopkinton put on our annual Family Day. John is a
community member, community helper and a community leader.
With the downtown revitalization project ongoing, the trails project
running into roadblocks, our water supply contaminated with PFAS6, a
new Elmwood School on the horizon and traffic issues on West Main
Street needing immediate attention, John brings his experience and
knowledge to the table to help guide Hopkinton to successful
conclusions.
Please join me on Monday May 16th and cast your vote for John
Coutinho for the Hopkinton Select Board.
Patrick O’Brien
13 Ray Street
May 3, 2022
Who Will Pay for the Extra Year?
Editor:
Who will be paying for the third year of the 2
year Downtown Project? "Free" money from the state started this
project which will not alleviate Downtown traffic congestion. It
will not beautify Downtown. The overhead wires will only be buried
from the Police Station to Ash Street. The Historic District will be
destroyed with more asphalt, less usable green space and a plethora
of state mandated signage. The Downtown Project is a disaster for
Hopkinton.
Beth and Rick Kelly
5 Ash St
2-Year Project Now a 3-year
Project?
Editor:
The Main Street Corridor Project, which was sold to residents as a
“two construction season” project, has now entered its second
construction season. The project is apparently already delayed by
one year, as the project specialist recently advised that the
project is “on schedule” with an October 2023 end date.
Per a 9/26/2019 HopNews.com article: "Also at issue is a 5-year
length of time on the easements, leading some people to conclude
wrongly that the construction will last 5 years. Chair Brendan
Tedstone clarified. He explained that the plan called for the work
to be completed in 2 construction seasons, beginning next year. Mr.
Tedstone explained that the remaining years were for the warranty
period."
Per a 10/2/2019 Hopkinton Independent article: "'We’ve been apprised
that this will cover two construction seasons,' Khumalo stated. . .
. It also was noted that construction season generally runs from
April through November, depending on weather conditions."
Per a 6/1/2020 MetroWest Daily News article: "Design plans have been
completed and the project is scheduled to go out to bid in the next
four to six weeks, with bids likely due back in September or
October. The bid process will likely determine the actual start of
the work, said Herr. Construction is expected to take about two
years."
Per a 12/2/2020 MetroWest Daily News article: "'We’ll be working in
earnest in the corridor,' said Herr. . . . . Construction is slated
to take about two years."
Per 3/15/2022 communication with town engineer: “The Town’s response
has always been to questions related to the anticipated project
duration . . . I recollect the general response from the Town always
being that for a project this size it would be a 2-3 year project.”
If the town “always” knew that this would be a 2 to 3 year project,
why did Norman Khumalo, Brian Herr, and others make the above
statements to the press and residents?
How can a two construction season project be “on schedule” when the
estimated completion date is three construction seasons after the
project started?
Sincerely,
Sandra Ward
67 Main Street
May 3, 2022
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Quorum Challenge Adjourns Annual Town Meeting - Will reconvene
Tuesday at 7:00 pm "If anyone's watching and wants to come
down, we need three people." ~ Town Moderator, Ellen Rutter
by Robert Falcione
May 2, 2022 - A shouted challenge of the
quorum — the number of voters needed to continue with the Town
Meeting's business — came from a person off-camera, but sparked
a halt to the discussion just prior to completion of Article 22.
The required counting of the qualified voters present fell three
short of the 128 needed to continue.
"If anyone's watching and wants to come down, we need three
people," said Town Moderator Ellen Rutter to the cable
cameras. It was reminscent of Townies' stories of calling a
couple of the local watering holes where politicians knew they
would find some constituents and phoning them at the bar to
request their presence for a quorum and a vote.
After a 15-minute stretch and another count,
even fewer people were in attendance, and Ms. Rutter adjourned
the meeting until Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the High
School Athletic Center.
It had been pretty much smooth sailing
through the first 21 Articles; a $100 million-plus budget, 4975
students projected for FY30-31, employment benefits, discounts
on sewer by income, required water tank cleaning, a $60,000
pickup truck. But the town water itself,
PFAS and all, presented challenges.
School Department representatives assured
everyone that the schools' kitchens used bottled water. If your
child is compromised, bring a bottle of water to school, people
were told.
DPW Director John Westerling suggested one
solution to the discovery of PFAS above acceptible levels in a
Town well is to make an indirect connection to the MWRA through
Southborough, which would cost $1 million for the design
alone. Mr. Westerling said that towns with PFAS were getting
some of the entry fee into MWRA waived. Otherwise there was the
possibility of filtration with activated charcoal systems, a
costly project in itself.
Well known Hopkinton resident Tom Terry
questioned if the MWRA water also has those chemicals.
"The MWRA has no detectable PFAS," Mr.
Westerling said. "Their water comes from the
Quabbin.[Ed. Note: The Quabbin has a 412 billion gallon
capacity, 6.3 times the capacity of the Wachusett Reservoir.]"
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Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts Brush fire on Pike - east of Hopkinton,
Assist FD on Davis,
caller lost a wallet, woman can't locate her granddaughter -
father reported her at home, Animal traps in someone's Ash Street
yard - a live possum in one and dead animals in others - ACO
notified and will take action if necessary, female in red jeep
appeared
impaired - GOA, assist FD, OUI Arrest on West Main, truck
struck sign on East Main and kept going, injured turkey on
East Main euthanized, MVA on Connelly Hill Road - caught up with
driver and issued citation, more...
April 29, 30, 2022 - May 1, 2022 Arrest
Hopkinton Fire Dept. Pitches In
LINWOOD, MA - May 2, 2022 - Hopkinton Ladder 1 and C-1 provided
Mutual Aid to the Linwood section of Northbridge on Friday to assist
with a four-alarm fire at the Victorian House, a residence that has
been the location for many weddings over the years, as well as many
wedding photographs. Witnesses say a dog was rescued, and a
firefighter was injured. The Blackstone Valley has suffered
disproportional losses of historic structures, such as the
Mills In Uxbridge and Millbury in recent years. This one Friday and
the shuttered Sutton Drive In on Route 146, below, in the town next
door yesterday afternoon, also in the Blackstone Valley, are the
latest examples. The one below was stated as a brush fire.
The Hopkinton Music Association is again sponsoring the 17th annual
Hopkinton Community Summer Band.
The band is open to the greater Hopkinton Community ages 14 and up.
If you played an instrument in the past or are currently playing an
instrument, come and join us.
Rehearsals will be from 6:30 – 8:00 on Tuesday nights inside the
High School Band room. The first rehearsal will be on Tuesday, June
21st and continue on the following Tuesdays through July 12th.
There will also be two Thursday rehearsals on July 7th
and July 14th. The band will perform on Sunday, July 17th
on the town common as
part of the Summer Concert Series.
There is a $40.00 registration fee to help defray some of the costs
of the summer band program.
Red-tailed Adult and Young
May 2, 2022 - Once again, Julie shows us a reason to be in awe of
our surroundings. Thank you, Julie Ford!
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Support for Shahidul Mannan
Editor
I was thrilled to learn that Shahidul Mannan is
running for a seat on the Select Board. Shahidul is a compassionate,
thoughtful leader and is invested in Hopkinton’s continued growth
and progress. He’s a great advocate for Hopkinton and its families,
and brings a wealth of knowledge from serving on various committees.
I cannot think of a more qualified candidate and I enthusiastically
support his candidacy.
Thank You!
Praveena Tenneti
36 Huckleberry Road
May 2, 2022
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Proud of Select Board
Editor:
I try to steer clear of the campaigns for Select
Board when I am not running, however given the comments disparaging
the Select Board, I feel compelled to respond. The allegations that
the that the Select Board is responsible for the resignations within
town government ignores the nationwide economic conditions. The
great resignation is happening throughout all aspects of the
economy, including private businesses and local government. To blame
the Select Board is simply trying to make the Select Board look
responsible for issues that have nothing to do with the work of the
Board.
Over the past four years I’ve come to know our town manager, Mr.
Norman Khumalo and personally witnessed his devotion and dedication
to the Town of Hopkinton. I’m proud to call him my friend and I
agree that if he were to leave, he will be sorely missed. But with
any friend, I wish him the best in advancing his career. If he were
to advance his career by taking on a job in a larger community, it
would be just that, career advancement.
Mr. Coutinho was a contributor to the Board, and I have tremendous
respect for the work the Select Board accomplished during his
tenure, however, he was not solely responsible for any of the
projects completed during his tenure. The same way I cannot take
responsibility for the accomplishments of the current board,
including collaborating with town staff on the Pledge, Principles
and Actions on Systemic Racism, supporting much needed capital
projects to address population growth such as the Marathon School
addition, and maintaining level services throughout the pandemic to
name a few. For me to take credit for the accomplishments of the
town over the past four years ignores all the work others have done
through collaboration with the Select Board.
Leadership is creating a vision for the future and collaboration
with the profession staff and the incredible volunteer effort within
the Town to make it happen. Coming out of this pandemic, the Select
Board has gone through great lengths determining the priorities for
the Town moving forward, including addressing mental health issues
after isolation during the pandemic and connecting to the MWRA as a
long-term solution to the town’s water needs to name a few.
I am proud of the work that WE, as a Select Board have accomplished.
I am proud of the work the Select Board accomplished while John
Coutinho was a member, and equally proud of the work we have
accomplished since Mr. Coutinho has left. Our job is to work
together as a team, through collaboration and leadership, and I am
proud to be a member of this Select Board.
Irfan Nasrullah, Select Board Chair
211 Winter Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
May 2, 2022
Ukraine Fundraising Goals Surpassed
Click on Photo to Play a Song by the band
Shell
Theory - choose HD May 2, 2022 - Well,
Margaret and Mike Bower held a fundraiser for Ukraine this past
Saturday, and added to the fundraiser that was online. The total
came to $7,654. For those who still wish to contribute to the cause,
use the link and read the origin of Mighty Cause:
https://www.mightycause.com/story/Sisbgg . But in the
meantime, watch the video and enjoy a beautiful cover of "Different
Drum," a song written by Mike Nesmith — yes that Mike Nesmith — and
made popular by Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Ponies way, way back. Oh, and see a
few scenes from the party, too.
Select Board Candidates' Debate from HCAM-TV
Believes Change is Inevitable
Editor:
“I cannot remember anyone blaming the Select
Board in 2009 when our last town manager left, because it didn’t
happen.” – quoted from Beth Malloy, this is a very valid point.
When people reach retirement, celebrate their contributions and wish
them well. When someone takes a career advancement or transition,
even outside our beloved community, celebrate their contributions
and wish them well.
Retention is important, more often than not people do not take a
position for life but as part of their career. How does the town
prepare for inevitable transition, career growth & development,
opportunities and transitions? > These responsibilities fall under
the Human Resources Department and Personnel Committee, not
micromanaged by a Select Board who along with the town manager are
part of the governance and collaborative process.
Before the pandemic, for 5- or 6-years town hall saw huge turnovers,
so did the school system, fire and police department and never did I
see the Selectman at the time blamed for folks retiring, choosing a
different career path and advancements to their own journey. Whether
it was a fire chief, police chief, town clerk, town treasurer,
family services director, admin/support staff, superintendents,
principals and vice principals.
There was high turnover and internal unrest but
never heard any fault the Selectman at that time. It seems as an
example; when someone like Josh Hanna who was raised here, served as
one of our high school vice principals was able to advance to
principal of the Franklin high school, we are proud, congratulate
and wish them well. Our own Town Clerk, Connor Degan is currently
running for State Rep., if elected this would expand his career in
public service, Hopkinton should be proud.
This should be true if our town manager is given the opportunity to
advance his career and journey, yes, all these changes are felt as
loss, but change is inevitable.
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Displeased With Current Select Board
Dear Editor:
Norman Khumalo has done a fantastic job in Hopkinton for over a
decade. His dedication and passion for excellence is second to
none. Should he accept a new position, he will be missed! His
collaboration and focus with several strong Select Boards has
propelled Hopkinton forward.
Unfortunately, this is yet another significant loss for the
community under the current Select Board's watch. Their
inability to retain key personnel, including numerous public
safety employees, must be addressed immediately. If not, the
town will soon be adrift like a ship without a rudder. The
current Select Board's lack of vision for our future, based on
our local needs, continues to erode our collective potential.
We need a Board that understands when it comes to Hopkinton's
future, it all starts here!
Sincerely,
John Coutinho
1 David Joseph Road
(Candidate for Select Board)
April 29, 2022
Warrant, Other Relevant Information Ahead of Town Meeting - Press
Release
HOPKINTON
— April 29, 2022 — Town Manager Norman Khumalo, Select Board Chair
Irfan Nasrullah and Assistant Town Manager Elaine Lazarus are
pleased to share information with residents regarding the Town of
Hopkinton’s upcoming Annual Town Meeting.
Town Meeting will be held on Monday, May 2 beginning at 7 p.m. To
better accommodate social distancing guidelines, the meeting will be
held in the gymnasium at the Hopkinton High School Athletic Center,
90 Hayden Rowe St.
To view the warrant for the Annual Town
Meeting, clickhere.
The Annual Town Meeting will begin with reports from town officials.
Residents will then be asked to consider a 53-article Annual Town
Meeting Warrant, which includes the town’s proposed operating budget
for Fiscal Year 2023.
“For members of local government, the Annual Town Meeting really is
like our Super Bowl,” Town Manager Khumalo said. “It is a chance for
all of our residents to come together and participate in their
community’s legislative process and have their voices heard in the
most democratic of ways. A great deal of thought and attention has
been given to each of the articles on the warrant. It is our sincere
hope that residents will attend this meeting and contribute to the
process of moving the Town of Hopkinton forward.”
Article 5 of the warrant will ask residents to vote on a proposed
$104 million FY23 operating budget. The budget vote is the
culmination of eight months of work by several boards and committees
in town, including the Select Board, Appropriation Committee, and
School Committee and staff.
The budget message and schedule were set back in September of last
year. Since then several meetings and public hearings have been held
to gain input from both town employees and residents. This included
several public meetings by town boards, the Select Board’s Budget
Listening Session, and a virtual public hearing held by the
appropriation committee on April 13 for comment from any community
members who wished to offer opinions on or ask questions about the
proposed budget.
The resulting proposed budget reflects the town’s commitment to
sound fiscal management, which meets the immediate needs of
residents and positions the town to have a strong financial future
for years to come.
“The budget process is highly collaborative and reflects the diverse
needs of our population,” Chair Nasrullah said. “I would like to
thank and recognize all of the boards and committees that
contributed to this process and the residents who shared their
thoughts and concerns along the way.”
A notable item on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant is Article 19,
which will ask the town to vote on several capital improvement
expenditures including replacing multiple public safety vehicles,
replacing the rooftop HVAC system at the Main Street Fire Station
and the roof at the Police Station, and funding major mechanical
system upgrades at the Police Station.
Other notable articles include establishing a
shared Housing Services Office revolving fund (Article 6), creating
a fund to support public, educational, or governmental (PEG) access
cable television services in the town (Articles 8-10), establishing
a School Special Education reserve fund to support the fluctuating
cost of out-of-district Special Education (Article 17), funding
significant repairs to the Woodville Fire Station (Article 26),
funding the proposedFruit
Street Fields turf replacement project (Article
28), and the creation of a seven-member Commission on Disability
(Article 48).
“There is a great deal of behind-the-scenes work that goes into
creating a Town Meeting Warrant and making sure the meeting runs
smoothly, and I commend everyone in town who helped make it
possible,” Assistant Town Manager Lazarus said. “The articles being
voted on impact a wide range of residents and town employees, and we
thank all those who continue to go above and beyond making sure
Hopkinton is a welcoming and inclusive community that always puts
the health, safety and wellbeing of its citizens at the forefront.”
For more information on the 2022 Annual Town
Meeting, including links on the FY23 operating budget, the complete
Town Meeting Warrant, information on Town Meeting presentations from
various boards and committees and more, visit the town’s 2022 Annual
Town Meeting information pagehere.
While mask and building capacity restrictions will be relaxed
following the ease of all COVID-19 restrictions in town, the Town of
Hopkinton encourages residents to exercise health and safety
practices such as social distancing and proper hygiene while at the
Annual Town Meeting.
The town will also be making a sign language interpreter available
for any resident who needs those services. Press Release.
Hopkinton Town Manager a Finalist for Watertown City Manager
Position
April 28, 2022 - Hopkinton Town Manager
Norman Khumalo is now one of three finalists for the position of
Watertown City Manager, according to the City of Watertown
website, following a meeting Wednesday night to narrow the
field.
Mr. Khumalo has served the Town of Hopkinton as Town Manager
since 2009. We await a word back from him regarding his
move from Hopkinton, but while we await his words, his submitted
resume to the City's search executives, as well as the glowing
references he received from people he has worked with and for,
can be read here, along with the other two candidates. For
those who only wish to read Mr. Khumalo's submission, choose the
link above, and then in Windows choose ctrl+f and type in his
name in the dialogue box that appears.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Assist FD on East Street, Community Relations at
the Senior Center, Officer Jessica Ferreira assisted an individual
in picking things up at his ex wife's residence, Ashland PD requests
assistance locating 15 year-old - not found... April 27, 2022
No Arrests
Support for Shahidul Mannan
Dear Editor,
I met Shahidul Mannan a few months ago and I knew right away that he
was a wonderful and kind man. When I heard he was running for a seat
on the Select Board, I thought about how lucky the other members of
the board will be to have Shahidul join them as a Select Board
member. This was even before I knew about all his qualifications and
volunteer positions he has on multiple other committees in
Hopkinton.
Not only does he have such expertise and
knowledge, but his quality as an amazing man is so important to this
town. I am so honored to call him my friend and will be very happy
knowing he will be an advocate for me and everyone else in Hopkinton
as a member of the Select Board. Please join me in proudly voting
for Shahidul Mannan on May 16!
Sincerely,
Nancy L. Drawe (Punky)
13 Davis Road
April 28, 2022
Hopkinton Women's Club Makes
Presentations
April 27, 2022 - The Hopkinton Women's Club held a luncheon at the
Hopkinton Country Club this afternoon as an oppurtunity to present
awards to two deserving students. From left, students Ananna
Schaefer, winner of the Junior Endeavor Award, and Saibhaskar
Gudenpati, winner of the Mary McDonough Community Service Award*; and from left, Incoming
Women's Club President, Doris Early, and outgoing President Nancy
Tarsi. In addition, the parents of the students, as well as both the
in and the out Presidents, received bouquets. Also thanked for their
contributions were two invited Hopkinton media people, luncheon
guests Robert Falcione of HopNews.com and Jim Cozzens (pictured
below) of HCAM-TV. *Corrected.
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Why Did the Wild Turkeys...
April 27, 2022 - Seeing a few turkeys crossing the street up ahead
this afternoon on Saddle Hill Road, the photographer slowed down,
which put him in close proximity to the birds for longer than they
could feel safe. Instead of staying still, they paused their
foraging and scurried up and over the ridge to avoid being seen.
But, as
can be plainly seen, the Tom turkey appears to feel safe and out of
sight, unaware that the height of his feathers' brilliant display
for his suitor gives his location away.
Unsafe?
April 27, 2022 - Neighbor Beth Kelly feels that this trench wall
support, which is designed to keep a trench from collapsing while
construction proceeds, is dangerous being so close to the Doughboy
Monument. Photo by Beth Kelly.
Hopkinton Coalition for Prevention (HOP)/Hopkinton Youth & Family
Services invites you to a virtual program on high potency cannabis
and teen mental health; Tue May 10th at 7pm. This program was
arranged by Ashland Decisions at Every Turn with HOP and several
other local coalitions as collaborators.
"The
Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's
Life & Death Story", presented by Laura Stack.
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Barbara Kimball, 94
Barbara
Kimball, 94, of Hopkinton died comfortably at home
in hospice, in the care of her family just as she wanted. Born in
Wellesley to the late Leroy and Anna Siebert, Barbara was determined
to live her life her way. She took up flying when her father told
her she couldn’t get a motorcycle license. Working at Hilliard’s
Candy Store helped her afford lessons that later led her to join the
Civil Air Patrol.
In her life, she was a Sunday school teacher at Grace Church in
Framingham, a Cub Scout Den Mother, Hopkinton Secretary for the
Selectman, worked at the Welfare Office, and more notably Assistant
Branch Manager at the Hopkinton/Holliston Bank for Savings, now
Middlesex Savings Bank.
Barbara was an avid outdoors woman and loved going to the various
Audubon Sanctuaries and trips hosted by the Audubon; her favorite
being Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk that she led birding
walks at. Her other favorite place in the world was Baxter State
Park, where she was always on the lookout for a moose. Many family
trips out hiking, snow shoeing, canoeing, and camping with her late
husband Everett, children, and/or grandchildren over the years gave
her great joy. She would often be spotted for her evening walks
around town with her son Wayne. On trips down to Arkansas where she
would visit her son Ken and his family, she enjoyed adventures with
the grandkids and great grandkids including mudding on four
wheelers. Another group she enjoyed was the Walk’n Mass Volkssport
Club.
This tenacious and wonderful woman was predeceased by her husband
Everett, their daughter Deborah Anne, their son Kenneth, and
grandson Kenneth Jr. She leaves behind her two sons, Wayne and his
partner Sharon, and Clifford and his wife Barbara, three
grandchildren Tracy, Christine, Carrieann, and Kat, 8 great
grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren with one more on the
way. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stony
Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, massaudubon.org or Walk’n Mass Volkssport
Club, https://www.walknmass.org/
Funeral arrangements are being held privately with family and are
under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton,
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
Christo “Papou” H.
Mastrogianis, 86
Christo
“Papou” H. Mastrogianis, 86, of Hopkinton, passed
away at his home on Monday, April 25, 2022. Born in Salem, MA, he
was the son of the late Mary (Caracostas) and Hercules Mastrogianis.
Christo took pleasure in gardening, movie nights with his Davis Rd.
neighbors and discussing current events. Christo spent more than 25
years working as a mechanical engineer for Chemplast Corporation.
During his retirement, he was employed as a driver with JFK
Transportation; a place where he was treated like family and a job
which brought him great joy and fulfillment. Most importantly,
Christo enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his
grandchildren.
Christo leaves behind two children, John Mastrogianis and his wife,
Tami of Hopkinton, Lena Marie Smith and her husband, Jeff of New
Castle, Washington; his sister, Angela O’Connell and her husband,
Ted of Peabody; 4 grandchildren, Christina Hartry of Framingham, Tia
Mastrogianis of Millbury, Joseph and Alexandra Smith of Washington.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1st from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at
the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral service will follow
in the funeral home at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to Advocates, 1881 Worcester Rd. Framingham, MA 01701
Support for Holly Morand
It is with genuine excitement that I am writing
to endorse Holly Morand for School Committee. Holly is a thoughtful,
intelligent, and well-informed candidate who I have the pleasure of
knowing through her outstanding work with the Hopkinton Freedom
Team. I have witnessed Holly help those in crises, calm a room, lead
a large group, and ensure that all voices were heard in matters that
impact our entire community. She is a fair and strong advocate
committed to doing what is best for our schools.
Holly comes to the table with a wide breadth of experience, from her
work as a community social worker while working directly with youth
in our community, her time leading local organizations, her
extensive applied science and analytical skills in her past and
current careers, or her years volunteering her time to local
government committees. Her professional and community experience
will serve to ensure thoughtful and transparent collaboration with
the community and HPS administration, and she has excelled in her
other roles as a voice of experience, equity, and sincerity. The
Hopkinton Public Schools, and indeed the entire community, stand to
benefit greatly if Holly joins the Hopkinton School Committee.
Sincerely,
Stacia Friedrich Krozy
7 Lilac Court
April 25, 2022
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Support for Shahidul Mannan
Hopkinton deserves to have elected leaders
who are focused on the best interest of all of its citizens. These
leaders should be able to assess the challenges presented and the
diverse interests of all stakeholders in town and make decisions
they believe will best serve the town. In our experience, the best
leaders to make these decisions combine dedication, experience and
curiosity.
Getting to know Shahidul and watching his work on town board, we’re
confident that he displays all of these. Serving on the Planning
Board for seven years he helped manage the Town’s budget balancing
the needs of a growing town with being responsible to taxpayers. He
has continued to expand his work in Hopkinton moving to the Planning
Board and serving on other volunteer committees. This work has not
only shown his dedication to make Hopkinton a better place but also
has prepared him with the necessary experience for the Select Board.
Shahidul genuinely also wants to understand all aspects of an issue
before making a decision. In any conversation about town issues he
seeks the input of people who have different experience than he
does. This critical quality also shows that he puts the Town’s needs
ahead of his own individual viewpoint. He is truly interested in
serving the best interest’s of Hopkinton which is why we believe he
will be an excellent member of the Select Board.
We hope you will join us in voting for Shahidul Mannan for Select
Board on May 16.
Sincerely,
Jon and Erin Graziano
8 Kimball Road
April 25, 2022
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from April 16, 2022 - April 24, 2022
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Manhole cover removed, 2 dogs running on HR
Street, scam
phone call, DMV East Main, Worcester PD requested to check if
male individual is at work on Avenue E (was not), dump truck broken
down on Main Street, dmv on Cedar Street requests blue lights
for safety, loud explosions reported from Mechanic Street - done,
individual says he was scammed into purchasing gift cards,
mva with PI on Pond Street - vehicle unoccupied - MSP Airwing
eta 2 hours away - Officer Sanchioni and K-9 Titan - both now with
Milford PD - called in - neg find - SGT Schofield reports individual
now in Protective Custody, debris on I-495 roadway, ice cream
truck taking up 2 handicap spots, 2 unlicensed youth operating
vehicles at high rate of speed on Nazneen Circle, caller said she
was
threatened by somoene trying to buy a dog, brush fire on Ash Street,
pizza delivery brought her food to the wrong address - concerned re:
Credit Card,
April 22, 23, 24 No Arrests
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Marathon Way Closed April 24, 2022 - Marathon Way is closed and
cordoned off for the ease of construction of the Downtown
Corridor Project. Above are stacks of tubing, presumably, we are
told, intended to carry some sort of wiring.
Little League Parade April 24, 2022 - The common was packed with
players, parents and coaches waiting for the Little League Parade to
begin. We will have many more photos of the parade after dinner.
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Farmer Chris
April 24, 2022 - Chris Casella checks out
his ram, among many animals he is taking care of on Pond Street,
where he grew up and graduated from Norfolk County Agricultural
School (aka Norfolk Aggie), and where he bred animals on land
generously donated by his neighbors. He still has his neighbors
to thank for their generosity as he continues to build his
current inventory. Below, Mr. Casella moves his 11 year-old
donkey into the grazing area across the street. He was asked the
purpose of having a donkey.
"They keep the coyotes away from the chickens," he said.
(NOTE: Photos taken one day after another).
Spring Colors April 24, 2022 - Colorful boats await
Hopkinton State Park users. In the background is the Hopkinton
Reservoir Dam.
Taking Sides The statue of George V. Brown, "The Starter,"
has made its opinion known to visitors to Hopkinton as did the
B.A.A. leading up to the 126th Boston Marathon by banning Russan
athletes from running the foot race, and siding with Ukraine.
50th Anniversary Year Last Saturday, Back Pages (duo), Doug
Betschart, left, and Inky Fair, rocked Bill's Downtown Pizzeria and
Bar for their longtime followers and some new fans, too. They will
return Saturday evening, May 14, 2022 - they are on a monthly
rotation - and the following Friday, May 20, 2022, they will be
performing at the Black Box in Franklin, Mass as a trio joined by
Tom Yates, and then their final set with members of their band with
whom they performed 50 years ago in 1972.
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Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh Candidate
Statement for Re-election to School Committee
I
am seeking re-election to the School Committee 3 year seat this May
to continue to work on behalf of Hopkinton students, families and
staff, while still meeting the fiduciary responsibility we hold to
the town. Emerging from the pandemic and in the midst of a youth
mental health crisis, our students are facing greater social and
emotional needs and learning gaps than we have seen in the past.
They need leadership and advocacy at the School Committee level and
collaboration with our town partners to meet them where they are at
right now and I believe my background and record of commitment to
the town and schools position me best to provide this leadership.
My Background: I have lived in
Hopkinton for nearly 25 years and, along with my husband, moved here
prior to starting our family. We currently have two children
enrolled in the Hopkinton Public Schools, in 6th and 11th grades,
and two children who are graduates of Hopkinton High School. I have
had the benefit of working with the schools in various volunteer
roles across all grades over the years, including as a classroom
volunteer, an HPTA (now HPTO) Board member, and a Middle School
Council member. I reported for a local news outlet for over 10
years, many of which were focused on covering the schools and the
School Committee. The lens of my experiences and engagement with the
schools sparked an interest in serving the schools in a greater
capacity and I was first elected to the School Committee in 2016.
I have a Master’s Degree in clinical Social Work
from Boston University and I have spent my professional career
working in the mental health field. I have seen first hand the
devastating impact the pandemic has had on youth mental health and I
know some of the effects of the pandemic will continue to ripple
through our schools for years to come. I have a history of working
collaboratively on the School Committee with our state legislators
and community organizations to increase programmatic opportunities
and grant funding for our students and I believe such collaboration
is especially vital to support our students in this increased time
of need.
We know that success for each of our students
may look different and that even our District’s outstanding state
and national rankings don’t tell the whole story. I have shown over
my tenure that I am not a one or two issue candidate— I remain
committed to diving in with equal passion for the many issues
confronting all of our students and educators today. Here are a
couple of issues I want to highlight which will continue to merit
attention in the years ahead:
Growth in the District- fueled
in part by the excellence of our schools, we face additional
significant enrollment growth over the next ten years which will
require campus-wide proactive planning. We need to bring all
stakeholders together in the community to ensure our infrastructure
supports academic and programmatic excellence and that we continue
to attract and retain the outstanding educators who have made our
schools top notch.
Bullying and bias-related incidents,
During the pandemic, we saw an increase, not just on the national
landscape, but here in Hopkinton of bullying and bias-related
incidents. The divisions we have seen politically have trickled down
to our students. Along with supporting increased social and
emotional learning, we need to work collaboratively with the
community to make sure every student feels safe and supported.
Hopkinton is stronger when we work together.
I have worked to increase transparency and
engagement with the community while on the School Committee,
instituting office hours and maintaining an active School Committee
social media presence. I believe the continuity and lens of
experience I provide to the School Committee will help position us
strongly for the coming years. I respectfully ask for your vote at
the May 16 Annual Town Election.
Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh
25 Priscilla Road
April 22, 2022
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Vehicle all over the road on Wood
Street - GOA, solicitors door-to-door on Cherry Lane - GOA
vehicle struck while parked on Connelly Hill Road, Honda
keys found on Wood Street, 2-car accident on Cedar Street -
no PI
Editor:
I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select
Board.
During these difficult times regarding covid, economy, ARPA funds
etc. There is no better time than now to elect Shahidul. The town
needs experience more than ever and his resume speaks for itself.
Shahidul has served on the Appropriation Committee for seven years,
a position responsible for overseeing the Town’s budget and taking
part of managing its growth. With his experience and having an MBA
in finance, Shahidul has a firm grasp on how to balance a budget,
monitor our taxes, and be fiscally responsible.
Shahidul is very active in town government. Currently he serves on
the Planning Board, and was appointed to the Community Preservation
Committee. He has also served on the Growth Study Committee.
Shahidul is dedicated and committed to seeing our town thrive. You
can feel that passion and energy when he speaks. I can personally
say he is an honest and caring man for his family and our town.
Shahidul’s education and experience is top-notch but his passion and
drive surpasses most. Please join me in voting for Shahidul Mannan
for Select Board.
Patrick Atwell
6 Hehn's Farm Way
April 22, 2022
Support for Shahidul Mannan
Dear Editor:
I am writing to endorse Shahidul Mannan for
Select Board. I have had the privilege of working with Shahidul for
many years as a result of our roles serving the community of
Hopkinton. During my tenure on the School Committee, I had the
opportunity to work with Shahidul in his role on the Appropriations
Committee. I found Shahidul to be extremely knowledgeable about town
finance, and appreciated the careful review he gave to the budgets
of all town departments, including the schools. He worked hard to
understand the complexities and priorities of the school department,
as well as to balance the needs of the schools with all other town
departments. Shahidul has also served on many other town committees,
including the Planning Board, the Growth Study Committee, and the
Community Preservation Committee.
Shahidul demonstrates all the qualities and
experience I look for in a leader. Very shortly after moving to
Hopkinton, he became deeply involved in town government and has
served for many years in multiple capacities. This gives him the
deep understanding of all department needs, combined with the broad
community perspective and knowledge that I value on our Select
Board. His professional background in technology, engineering, and
finance provide an excellent foundation for navigating the complex
challenges and opportunities that face our town today –
strategically managing growth while maintaining fiscal discipline
and quality of services. On a personal level, I find Shahidul to be
a man of great integrity, intellect, and diplomacy. He works hard to
understand the issues, asks probing questions, and is balanced in
his assessment of competing priorities. He is thoughtful and
respectful in his interactions with others, and I believe he will
prove to be a community-builder though his role on the Select Board.
I value the diversity of experience and opinion that Shahidul will
bring that role as well.
Shahidul has demonstrated a deep commitment to
the town of Hopkinton, is a trusted and transparent leader, and
keeps the good of the larger community at the heart of his decision
making. I am confident that he will be an excellent addition to the
Select Board.
I am proud to be supporting Shahidul Mannan
for Select Board at the polls on Monday, May 16, and I hope you will
join me.
Sincerely,
Jean Bertschmann
4 Cider Mill
April 22, 2022
Wreath Ceremony April 21, 2022 - L to R - Tom Grilk, BAA
President and CEO, Mary Jo LaFreniere, member of Hopkinton Select
Board, Amy Ritterbusch, Vice-Chair, the Honorable Kostas Bakoyannis,
Mayor of Athens, Greece, at a ceremony that was held at the Consult
of Greece in Boston prior to the recent Boston Marathon.
Below: The gold wreaths that were transferred from the people of
Greece to the BAA and were placed on the heads of the
the winners of the 126th Boston Marathon in honor of Stylianos
Kyriakides the winner
of the 1946 Boston Marathon at the ceremony in Boston. Contributed
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More Pics from 126th Boston Marathon Please enjoy a few photos from Jonathan
Goldberg at the marathon on assignment for HopNews.
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Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts Company working before 7:00 am but not in
violation of bylaw -
they were using hand tools - no noise, Thayer Heights vehicle
egged overnight, identity fraud, caller reports her son is
possibly being extorted for money, 2 dogs running free
on Wilson Street, large dog running loose on Ash Street,
caller reported someone walking down his driveway
when he arrived home - was just a misunderstanding,
caller reports erratic operator all over the road on Pike,
large TT units going over smal bridge on North Mill Street,
door was open and dog missing - brought to BayPath,
Complaint of teens doing wheelies on their bikes on Main
Street were spoken to by Officer Jessica
Ferreira...
April 20, 2022 Arrests
Friends of Whitehall
Spring Clean-up April 23rd 2022
The Friends of
Whitehall‘s spring lake and trail clean-up will be held on Sat.
April 23rd 2022 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. We will gather at the
boat landing parking lot at Whitehall State Park on Wood St.
(rte.135) and be assigned areas of trails and shoreline around the
lake to clean up debris and refuse. We will work on both the DCR
state trails and the Whitehall Conservation Area trails. We will
also clean up some of the roadsides near the lake. Gloves, trash
bags, tools, bug spray and water will be provided. We will also have
coffee and donuts available for volunteers. We will be working with
the approval of the Department of Recreation. This is a wonderful
opportunity to help your community and we hope you will join us.
The Friends of Whitehall started
in 2005 and have had clean-ups since then. FOW’s main mission is to
preserve, protect and improve the wonderful natural resource of Lake
Whitehall and its environs. We are proud of our many accomplishments
which are cited on our website
www.friendsofwhitehall.org. Even if you do not live in the
immediate area around the lake, we would love to have you join our
organization. Membership forms can be downloaded from our website.
We are also on Facebook.
We hope you will help
with the clean-up on Saturday, April 23rd and that you will consider
becoming a member of FOW. We are a non-profit 501c (3) organization.
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from April 1, 2022 - April 15, 2022
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Suspect Arrested After Pike Pursuit from Charlton to Stockbridge;
Wanted on Felony Warrants out of Maine, Illinois
April 20, 2022 - Massachusetts State
Troopers today captured a man wanted on felony warrants out
of Maine and Illinois after a lengthy pursuit of the stolen
car the suspect was driving.
At approximately 7:24 a.m. today a Trooper assigned to the
Massachusetts State Police-Charlton Barracks located a
vehicle at the Charlton Service Plaza on the Massachusetts
Turnpike westbound that had been reported stolen out of
Biddeford, Maine. The Trooper located the male driver
sleeping the back seat; the man refused to unlock the doors
of the car, a 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The man began moving
around inside the vehicle and said he could not find his
keys. He then suddenly turned the ignition on and drove away
westbound on the Turnpike. The Trooper initiated pursuit of
the stolen vehicle.
The suspect, identified as KEVIN OLDAKER, 48, of Poplar
Grove, Illinois, refused to stop for pursuing Troopers.
OLDAKER utilized crossovers to evade cruisers in Chicopee
and again in Ludlow. He exited the Turnpike in Ludlow, then
re-entered the highway continuing west.
The suspect eventually hit a tire deflation device deployed
by Troopers, causing a flat tire. The pursuit continued
until the suspect stopped in Stockbridge, approximately
three miles from the New York line. OLDAKER again refused to
exit the vehicle and a brief standoff ensued. OLDAKER
eventually surrendered and was taken into custody shortly
after 9 a.m.
OLDAKER is wanted on two extraditable warrants, one out of
Maine issued last week charging him with violent stalking
and one out of Illinois from February 2014 charging him with
home invasion and sex assault.
As of this writing OLDAKER is still being processed on the
warrant charges and on fresh charges from today’s incident.
We will update the release once the booking process is
completed. The photo shows the scene at the end of the
incident.~MSP PR
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Part of a Well-Oiled Machine
April 20, 2022 - The mother and daughter, Jen and Emily Blake
participated in delivering accurate and timely information
from the course to WBZ-TV's on-air talent during the station's live
Boston Marathon broadcast. The mother-daughter team was part of a
system that utilizes volunteers positioned at every mile mark on the
course.
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HMA “Countdown To Pops
Concert” Calendar Raffle
Hopkinton Public School music students and the Hopkinton Music
Association (HMA) are selling tickets to their 2022 “Countdown To
Pops” Calendar Raffle now through May 15th to raise funds for music
scholarships and music program needs at the Hopkinton Public
Schools.
Tickets for the “Countdown To Pops” Calendar Raffle are $10 each.
Purchase as many as you wish! Each ticket is eligible for prizes in
up to 29 daily drawings depending on when the purchased ticket is
received. Thus multiple prizes per ticket are possible!
Daily drawings begin on Sunday, April 24 through Saturday, May 21
with the final drawing of a Boston Symphony Orchestra Gift
Certificate taking place at the High School Pops Concert on Sunday,
May 22nd! Calendar Drawing tickets can be purchased from any
Hopkinton Public School music student in grades 5 through 12. If you
are unable to find a music student, contact Karen Bograd at
ktbograd@gmail.com . Thank
you for your support!
I am writing this letter of support for Mary Jo
LaFreniere for the Hopkinton Select Board!
She has lived here for over 40 years and has the institutional knowledge
of what Hopkinton needs and has all Hopkinton citizen's interests at
heart.
She served on the board of Assessors even as chair and understands
the tax assessments of the real estate in Hopkinton.
She is a massive advocate for our Police and Fire Departments!
For many years she was a boy scout leader and loved providing
training and guidance to the young men in our community to teach
them how to be good citizens.
She was the past district director for former Senator Magnani and
understand how the government is run at the state level.
She understands the town's fiscal budgets and the balance needed for
the residential tax base deeply.
She has served on Hopkinton Marathon Committee for 35 years and even
was honored as one of the wave starters 5 years ago.
Please join me in voting for Mary Jo for Select Board!
Liisa Jackson
8 Cross Street
April 20, 2022
Support for Nancy
Richards-Cavanaugh
Dear Editor:
I wholeheartedly support Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh for a third
term on the Hopkinton School Committee because of the personal
and professional experience she brings to the role. I have
worked with Nancy in multiple capacities across the years on the
School Committee, on the 300th Anniversary Celebration
Committee, the Farewell to Center School Committee, and the
HPTA. Nancy has a very long track record of committed service to
the town, and particularly to the schools.
Nancy brings the experience, passion, and credibility to the
School Committee that is critical for the next three years.
Major issues in the short term include the Elmwood School
Project; continuing to address the longer term effects of COVID;
and increasing budget costs. Nancy has tremendous experience
with the Marathon School Project which will help lead the
community through a challenging decision process and support the
best outcome for the students. Nancy demonstrated consistent,
compassionate, and collaborative leadership throughout the
pandemic. Her steady hand and deep knowledge of the priorities
and concerns of all stakeholders – teachers, parents, students,
community partners – will continue to help Hopkinton work
through the lingering learning and mental health challenges.
Nancy has intimate knowledge of the school and town finances,
and is meticulous in her efforts to provide the best educational
outcome possible for all students in the district, within the
means of the town, and with respect to other town priorities.
Nancy is transparent and trustworthy.
Nancy has proven to be an exemplary community leader in
Hopkinton. She cares deeply about the issues and concerns of all
members of the community, and seeks input on all issues. She
works tirelessly to ensure that the public has awareness of and
access to current information regarding finances, policies, and
decisions by the School Committee. She is a constant presence at
school and community events, always available to support
students and highlight their achievements.
I am proud to be supporting Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh at the
polls on Monday, May 16, and I hope you will join me.
Sincerely,
Jean Bertschmann
4 Cider Mill
April 20, 2022
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Something smashed caller's window as she was driving,
a huge turtle on Twin Island Road, erratic operator on West Main,
2 young girls riding scooters in middle of Nicholas Road,
son is acting erratic - now ok - she will call, large trash can
in road, tree in road on Chestnut Street, wire smoldering on DiCarlo
Road,
accident with PI, kids playing ding, dong, ditch on Huckleberry,
Hillcrest Drive caller reporting threats, caller reports more
threats,
8 units assist FD. OUI crash on East Main, Marlborough PD
wants to speak with resident re: illegal dumping, 2 reports of
fraud,
individual trying to wave vehicles down on West Main, caller
requests advice on RO,
vehicle locked and keys lost at Fruit Street Fields, golf balls all
over caller's yard
on Carriage Hill Road - same happened last year - Officer DeBoer
checking area,
loose dog on Church Place, poodle running in middle of Chestnut
Street, found
property at Runners Village, reportedly intoxicated bicycle rider
checks ok,
identity theft, two loose dogs on Main Street, more... April 15, 16, 17, 18, 2022
April 19, 2022 New Arrest
Support for Shahidul Mannan
Editor:
I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul
Mannan for Select Board.
Shahidul is sincere, honest and works for our community. People may
not know this as the committees that he has served do not receive
much public attention but critical for Town’s success. He has done
yeoman service to the town by serving on the Appropriation committee
for 7 years overseeing our budget and managing its significant
growth over time.
He also served in Growth study committee for 2 years analyzing our
growth issues and giving ideas for managing it.
More recently, I’ve had the good fortune of currently serving
alongside Shahidul in the Planning Board.
His background and knowledge in finance is a great asset. Shahidul
is involved in the town happenings and is very knowledgeable
regarding the challenges that face Hopkinton. I am confident that he
will bring his professional experience and formidable problem
solving skills to develop strategies to help better life in
Hopkinton.
Please join me in voting for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.
Thank you,
Sundar Sivaraman
20 Carriage Hill Road
April 19, 2022
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Francis
Edward “Skip” Hayward, 88, died Saturday, April 16,
2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of
Jean (McSweeney) Hayward, to whom he was married for 67 years. Born
in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Francis “Doc” and Virginia
(Fecteau) Hayward.
He was a 1952 graduate of Hopkinton High School. As a member of the
football team for all four years, Skip played running back and fell
in love with a cheerleader, Jean McSweeney. Three years after high
school in 1955, Skip and Jean got married. During those early years
of marriage, Skip worked at Pyne’s Sand and Gravel.
In the late 50s, he began what would become a long and highly
impactful career at Rosenfeld Concrete. Skip was an incredibly
dedicated and reliable employee for the company. During his time
with Rosenfeld, the company expanded to become one of the largest
concrete suppliers in Eastern Massachusetts and was instrumental to
the expansion of the Massachusetts Turnpike into Boston in 1965.
Skip was also deeply connected to the Hopkinton community. He served
as an on-call firefighter and plowed for the town during major
snowstorms. Skip was an incredibly talented operator as he was one
of a select few that ran the largest snow plowing grater in
Hopkinton.
He enjoyed traveling all over the world with his wife and friends.
In later years, his hobbies included working with his son,
babysitting grandchildren, watching the Patriots, listening to the
Red Sox, and visiting Foxwoods. He truly loved his family and
friends.
In addition to his wife, Skip is survived by his children Michael
Hayward, Diane Hayward, Susan Aitken and husband Gary, and Mary
Prescott and husband Michael, all of Hopkinton; Joanne Sables and
husband John of Melbourne, FL and Susan Roberts of Leominster. He
also leaves 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is
predeceased by his siblings David Hayward, Shirley Clark, and
William Hayward, as well as his son-in-laws Fred Hoskins and Gordan
Roberts.
The funeral will be held Friday, April 22, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. from
the
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton. A funeral Mass will be
celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church,
Hopkinton. Burial will follow at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday, April 21, 2022 from
3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Skip’s memory may be made to St.
Vincent de Paul Society, 20 Church St., Hopkinton, MA 01748.
More Stills from The Start of "Boston" April 19, 2022 - WBZ Sports Director, Steve
Burton, interviewing son and grandsons of the late Dick Hoyt, who
pushed his son, Rick (Not pictured), through marathons, including
Boston, and triathlons in Rick's wheelchair. Choose each thumbnail
below to see it enlarged.
Below, Chairman of the Select Board, Irfan
Nasrullah welcomes the runners and spectators.
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Carol Ann (Luukko) Kaminsky, 81
HOPKINTON - Carol Ann
(Luukko) Kaminsky, 81, of Hopkinton, MA, passed on Saturday, April
16, 2022, at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, MA.
Carol was the middle daughter of the late Edward and Helen Luukko.
She lived in Westborough, MA, until her marriage to Frank Kaminsky
on September 20, 1958. They were residents of Hopkinton for the
entirety of their marriage.
Carol was a dispatcher for the Hopkinton Police Department and
served Hopkinton’s youth for many years as a baker at both Center
and Elmwood schools. She later worked at Framingham Union Hospital.
Carol loved the beach. When her children were young, summers were
spent at Sandy Beach, Hopkinton State Park, down the Cape and at
Ocean City, MD. She enjoyed travelling to the coast of Maine in
later years. Carol loved collecting antique and vintage bottles as
well as finding treasures at yard sales far and wide. She was
especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband of 63 years, Frank Kaminsky, Carol leaves
her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Fred Prince of Seven Lakes,
NC; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Laurie Kaminsky of
Winchendon, MA; and her daughter Lynn Beecher of Hopkinton, MA. She
leaves 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Carol was preceded
in death by her sisters, Patricia Campbell and Nancy Gaucher.
Calling hours will begin at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home located at 34 Church Street, Hopkinton,
MA. The family will receive friends for viewing from 10 AM to 12 PM
and a brief service will be held at 12 PM. Internment will follow at
Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s
memory to Baypath Humane Society, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton,
MA 01748. Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.callanancronin.com .
2 C-130 Transports Fly Over Start Line April 18, 2022 - A roar came from the West as
these transports passing the Start line in Hopkinton demanded awe
and respect, courtesy of the United States Air Force.
Evans Chebet Wins Boston Marathon Men's Division April 18, 2022 - Oftentimes, we see the
eventual Race winners lined up at or near the Start Line of
the Boston Marathon as the Starter's pistol sounds. In this case,
Evans Chebet (red arrow) of Kenya came in first 2:06:51 hours and
minutes later across the Finish in Boston; and Manuela Schar bottom,
won the women's Wheelchair Ddivision Women's Division Winner, Jep Chirchir, 2:21:01 Manuela Schar Women's Wheelchair 1:41:08
April 18, 2022 - Red arrow above points to eventual winner of
Women's Wheelchair Division, Manuela Schar at the Start. Daniel
Romanchuk won the men's division. He is in a feature photo below
taken a couple of days before the marathon at the Doughboy Triangle
with Alex Danahy. He also won the Boston in 2019.
HopNews photo.
Happy Easter from Sally Drawe April 17, 2022 - That's what she wrote in the
email.
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Athletes' Village April 17, 2022 - Behind the middle school are
two large tent configurations to hold runners. The structure on the
common, we are told, is to hold the wheelchair racers.
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Inaugural 2022 Flow April 17, 2022 - The Claflin Memorial
Fountain was cleaned and poised for a great season by the "Fountain
Boys," aka Eric Sonnett and Ken Weismantel, who designated
themselves the volunteer keepers of the fountain. Say," Thanks,"
next time you see them.
Hopkinton Marathon Committee to Honor Veterans on Patriots’ Day
at Boston Marathon Start
HOPKINTON, MA (April 16, 2022)—In honor of
Patriots’ Day, the Hopkinton Marathon Committee (HMC) will honor
three U.S. veterans at the start of the Boston Marathon. The three
gentlemen to be honored are Art Brooks (U.S. Navy), Paul Culliton
(U.S. Marine Corps), and Ben Tomlin (U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force).
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Three local public servants to serve as starters for waves of the
2022 B.A.A. Boston Marathon
HOPKINTON, MA (April 16, 2022)—The Hopkinton
Marathon Committee has selected three local public servants, two
recently retired, to serve as starters of Waves Two, Three, and Four
of the 2022 Boston Marathon. The trio of Hopkinton residents has
worked for the Town of Hopkinton for a combination of more than
eight decades.
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50th Boston Marathon for Dave
April 17, 2022 - Boston Marathon Starter,
Andy Deschenes, has a surprise for Race Director, Dave
McGillivray. He has painted a commemoration of Dave's 50 Boston
Marathons (This year). He has also made note of Dave's 35
nighttime runs with the crescent moon and twinkling stars, just
west of the Start line of this year's B.A.A. Boston Marathon.
Nearly every year the B.A.A. commemorates someone.
A Note from Dave McGillivray: "In four weeks, I will be running
my 50th consecutive Boston Marathon on April 18. It will also
mark the 35th time running it at night. Over 25 friends who have
run with me in the past will be joining me again this time. I’ve
been training diligently for this one. In fact, on March 14,
2021, I challenged myself to see if I could run every day
without missing one day of running for a full year. Last week, I
checked that one off the list (and still going). I know this is
nothing in comparison to what others have accomplished but I
have never done this myself in my 55 years of running so it is a
special deal to me...ha!
"This time I will be raising money for my own newly named
foundation, the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, Inc.
We have changed the name from the DMSE Foundation to this new
name. The Foundation inspires and empowers youth across New
England and beyond to increase physical activity, expand
literacy and build community and self-esteem through running,
reading, and performing acts of kindness. A portion of this
money will be used to purchase “running blades” for young
children with prosthetics so that they, too, will be able to
run. Funds will also be used for athletic scholarships so older
kids can attend college and pursue their athletic running
careers as well as to purchase my three children’s books to be
donated to local elementary schools.
"Any donation, large or small, is appreciated!! It would also be
amazing if any of my race director friends could consider a
contribution from their race! I’ve always believed that all our
accomplishments are achieved as a result of being given a chance
and that is exactly what I want to give other kids who have a
passion for sports and in particular with running so they, too,
can one day 'finish strong.'"
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Support for Mary Jo Lafreniere and
Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
To The Editor,
Mary Jo LaFreniere and Shahidul Mannan have our votes for Select
Board on May 16. We encourage you to vote for them too. Mary Jo is
already serving successfully on the Select Board, relying on her
professional expertise as a former town assessor in Plainville and
on her extensive inside knowledge of the town as a volunteer in
numerous roles.
Shahidul will bring added financial expertise to the Select Board as
an accomplished business leader who served for seven years on
Hopkinton's Appropriation Committee. Both Mary Jo and Shahidul are
strong leaders who bring a high level of integrity, wisdom, relevant
knowledge, and commitment to their town service. We are fortunate
that they are willing to lead Hopkinton ably forward.
Please join us in voting for Shahidul and Mary Jo on May 16th at
Hopkinton Middle School.
Sincerely,
Stephen Campbell and Sheila Zarba-Campbell
8 Park Street
April 16, 2022
Fire on Clinton Street April 16, 2022 - From HFD Twitter:
E-2,E-3,E-4,Ladder-1, Milford, Hopedale, Westborough, Ashland,
Medway,Upton all working a house fire on Clinton Street, pls avoid
the area.
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Camera's Eye April 15, 2022 - Julie Ford shares this shot
from her camera of last night's Moon. All shades of grey. Some
indistinct blotches may be tree branches she was shooting
through.
REMINDER:
Book Signing at Hopkinton Common
Saturday, April 16, 2022 (Marathon Weekend)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Diary of a Soldier The Story of the American Revolution by Hopkinton native George Foster Leal Mr. Leal will have ample copies of the novel
available for purchase and signing, as well as copies of several of
his other works.
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Made for Television
April 15, 2022 - The Start Line of the Boston Marathon faces the
destination, not the runners; they see it upside down as they
pass on the way to Boston. It wasn't always that way, but powers
that be wanted it facing the television
cameras on the cranes.
Wrong Way
April 15, 2022 - This family just had their photo taken by a detail
officer and is racing from the Start Line just to get out of the way
of the waiting traffic.
Mother and Daughter - Seriously?
April 15, 2022 - A mother and daughter (not sister) from Belgium
pose in front of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee sign that goes up
every Boston Marathon. Mom is the runner.
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Sprinklers Save New Construction Home in
Hopkinton
Though Unoccupied, Residence Sustained Limited Damage
HOPKINTON—Home fire sprinklers saved a
newly-constructed Hopkinton home this week, limiting damage from a
fire that could otherwise have caused major damage to the unoccupied
residence, said Hopkinton Fire Chief William R. Miller and State
Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey.
Hopkinton firefighters responded to the area of Weston Lane
following an alarm notification shortly before 11:00 on Wednesday
night. On arrival, they found a sprinkler activation on the first
floor of the end unit of a three-unit townhouse, with heavy smoke
conditions on the second floor. One sprinkler head had activated,
confining the fire and damage to a small area in the dining room.
“This is the third sprinkler save in this development in the past
three years, and each one involved a single sprinkler head
containing the fire and limiting the damage,” said Chief Miller.
“Without them, any of these fires could have caused major damage,
injuries, or worse. Home fire sprinklers have proven their value
time and time again in our community.”
“Modern home fires burn hotter and faster than they did decades
ago,” said State Fire Marshal Ostroskey. “Home fire sprinklers are
proven to increase survival and reduce property damage in these
fires. They can control, contain, and even extinguish a fire while
firefighters are on the way, using a fraction of the water that a
firehose would.”
The unit had just received its certificate of occupancy. The fire
originated in the dining room in the area of painting and staining
supplies that had been in use as workers prepared for the homeowner
to move in. The joint investigation by the Hopkinton Fire Department
and State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire
Marshal’s office found no evidence that the fire was intentionally
set.
The most likely cause was the combustion of oily rags, which has
caused several residential fires in recent weeks – including one
that claimed a teenager’s life in Agawam last month. The oils in
some paints, stains, and varnishes release heat as they dry and can
ignite if the rags are left in a pile or confined space. Fire
officials recommend drying these rags individually outdoors, then
placing them with water and detergent in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid. Contributed content.
Fountain Boys
April 15, 2022 - Retired engineer and former Planning Board Chair
Ken Weismantel (on ladder) and retired Ford executive and former
Board of Selectmen Chair Eric Sonnett, who call themselves the
Fountain Boys, did step 1 of the jump start of the Claflin Fountain
yesterday. Each Spring they turn it on, and each fall, they put it
to sleep.
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Support for John Coutinho
Editor:
I am writing in support of John Coutinho for
Select Board, and to ask for your support as well.
In the 20+ years I’ve been in Hopkinton, I’ve seen firsthand John’s
commitment to the town, marveling at how he attended every major
event. He has served on numerous boards and committees and has deep
insight into the challenges and opportunities we face. We need his
voice and insight.
John served on the Select Board before and knows what we need to
grow, prosper, and be safe. He is committed to our Police and Fire
heroes who are on the front lines every day. He will defend, not
defund them.
I urge you to support one of Hopkinton’s greatest assets. Let's get
him back where he can do the most good for our community.
Bob Levenson
13 Smith Road
April 15, 2022
Vehicular Marathon
April 15, 2022 - People are heading toward Boston today, a possible
sign that they are scouting out the Boston Marathon route.
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Shahidul Mannan Candidate
Statement for Select Board
As
a member of the Appropriation Committee for 7 years, I have
learned to provide fiscal oversight while ensuring success of
our community priorities. Through budget meetings with every
service area of the town, I honed my skills in listening,
understanding, and supporting our community. My goal is to
preserve and improve resources, while ensuring due diligence and
fiscal responsibility. By bringing this, as well as my recent
experience on the Planning
Board, I will be able to help encourage revenue growth while
preserving the cozy, green and peaceful town character that we
all love and care about.
I have decades of professional experience as a Technology Leader
– leading strategy, budget and departments of over 300 people,
managing software product lines and large enterprise programs. I
moved with my wife and two children to Hopkinton in 2012, to
raise our kids in a peaceful, friendly, and beautiful town with
great schools. As we enjoy the resources from the community, we
believe in giving back. If elected, as your next Select Board
member, I will work towards a prosperous Hopkinton that grows in
harmony while maintaining affordability, building diverse
community, and ensuring our quality of lives.
My key focus areas are:
• Success for Schools
• Managing Growth
• Build Business post Covid and Vibrant Downtown
• Preserve Town Character
• Healthy Budget and Taxes
• Promote Diversity and Harmony
I humbly request your vote for the Select Board on Monday, May
16th.
Shahidul Mannan
274 Ash Street
April 15, 2022
Mary Jo LaFreniere Candidate
Statement for Select Board
When
I ran for the Select Board three years ago I had a number of goals.
They were to encourage business, preserve our natural resources,
keep our excellent school system’s high ranking, provide affordable
housing for seniors and others, and develop a smart infrastructure.
I had no idea that Covid-19 would affect all of us for two years.
I'm so proud of the way all the town departments and the citizens
have pulled together to bring us to a more normal way of life.
Progress has been made and now is the time to continue. Going
forward, we need to maintain strong financial policies, strengthen
Hopkinton's climate change strategy, and continue to support
transparency in local government.
When I came here over 40 years ago Hopkinton was a warm, welcoming
town with a population of approximately 8 thousand. Now it has over
18 thousand. That is a lot of growth, and although we have had our
growing pains I am happy to have been part of the transformation. I
find that our new residents are getting involved in the community in
a large way, bringing with them a rich and diverse background.
Hopkinton needs to support and welcome diversity and inclusion while
maintaining its beloved character.
I feel blessed every day to have such a wonderful community in which
to live with my family. I would appreciate your vote on Monday, May
16th.
Mary Jo LaFreniere
18 Walcott Valley Drive
April 15, 2022
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All About the START!
Above, Jing Cao from Ontario Canada, 126th Boston Marathon runner.
Photo by Andy Zeng, a team runner. Below, left Daniel Romanchuk winner of the 2019 Boston
Marathon Wheelchair Division and Hopkinton native Alex Danahy, who
volunteers with the BAA, were at the Start Line Thursday afternoon.
John Coutinho Candidate Statement for Select
Board
Hello
Hopkinton! As a former member of the Select Board, the Planning
Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals and many other volunteer boards
and committees, I am keenly aware of the importance of local
government in our daily lives.
The education of our children is dependent on
good local government. The town’s public safety efforts come
directly from the guidance they receive from our locally elected
officials. Our taxpayer money is invested in our community based
upon the direction the Select Board sets for the town. In short, who
we elect at the local level impacts our families far more than any
other elections held at the national or state level. We must expect
more from our locally elected officials.
It is for these reasons I am seeking your vote
to serve on the Select Board once again. My passion is good local
government. My passion is focused on our children's education and a
safe viable community to raise our families. My passion is investing
your hard-earned tax dollars in local assets and programs that
benefit the community and keep us moving forward.
Our challenge in 2022 is quickly becoming
apparent to residents throughout town. The Select Board has shifted
their focus to national political debates. They shifted their
energies to causes that have zero impact on our children's
education. They are debating issues that have nothing to do with
your property tax increases. The current Select Board has lost its
way and is only interested in their personal political agendas. The
board’s rhetoric has been demoralizing, resulting in high turnover
in our Police Department. Their focus on issues outside of Hopkinton
is only dragging the town down.
I will bring balance and a Hopkinton centered
energy to a board that has lost its way. With your vote this
election season we can rekindle the amazing local brand we built for
our community over the last 20 years. With your vote we can right
the ship and stop the endless conversations about nothing of
consequence. With your vote we can get back on the path to being the
best community in the Commonwealth to live, work and raise our
families. I respectfully ask for your vote on May 16th . Thank you!
John Coutinho
1 David Joseph Road
April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022 - It is a starling by Julie Ford. Thanks for sharing,
Julie.
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Support for Shahidul Mannan
Dear Editor,
I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select
Board.
Shahidul is sincere, honest and works for our community. People may
not know this, as the committees that he has served do not receive
much public attention but they are critical for Town’s success. He
has tirelessly served on the Appropriation committee for 7 years
overseeing our budget and managing its growth from 70 million to
over 100 million today. He also served in the Growth study committee
for 2 years analyzing our growth issues and giving ideas for
managing it. Currently he is serving at the Planning Board and
focusing on affordability issues.
His background and knowledge in finance is a great asset. Shahidul
is involved in the town happenings and is very knowledgeable
regarding the challenges that face Hopkinton. He will bring his
professional experience and problem solving strategies to help
better our lives in Hopkinton.
Please join me in voting for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.
Thanks
Meena
Meena Kaushik
20 Carriage Hill Rd
April 14, 2022
Support for Mary Jo LaFreniere
Editor:
I am urging all Hopkinton voters to re-elect
Mary Jo LaFreniere to another term on the Select Board. Mary Jo has
spent many years working and advocating for the Town of Hopkinton
from being an assessor to serving on the Select Board, giving so
much of herself to all of us and doing an amazing job. she never
takes a short cut and always does her homework on all the issues
before her. As a past long time family resident of Hopkinton, I urge
you to vote for Mary Jo LaFreniere in the May election.
Sandy Altamura
36 Harrington Way
Hyannis Port, MA
April 14, 2022
Support for Nancy Drawe
To the Editor:
Nancy Drawe would be the best choice to become a member of the
Hopkinton Housing Authority.
I worked as Outreach Supervisor for the Hopkinton Senior Center for
20 years. I know her well.
When asked by a neighbor or friend at Davis Road for advice, Nancy
would respond with empathy, kindness
and understanding.
Nancy listens without trying to control and would give caring
suggestions to each person who approached her for support.
Absolutely, Nancy should be elected for being a member of the
Hopkinton Housing Authority.
Mary McLeod
47 Granite Street
April 13, 2022
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Downtown Sprucing
April 14, 2022 -
Scott's Landscaping spruces up the Downtown prior to the Boston
Marathon each year. Above is One Ash Street, the Hopkinton home of
the Boston Athletic Association, the organizer of the Boston
Marathon.
PEOPLE MAY SEE LOW-ALTITUDE AIRCRAFT FLY
OVER THE BOSTON MARATHON ROUTE
WASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Energy’s
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will conduct
low-altitude helicopter flights over the Boston Marathon route
Wednesday, April 13, through Monday, April 18 in preparation for
the race and the events related to it.
The flights were originally to start on Thursday, April 14, but
the weather forecast prompted a change.
NNSA’s Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST)
aircraft will measure expected background radiation as part of
standard preparations to protect public health and safety on the
day of an event.
The public may see NNSA’s twin-engine Bell 412 helicopter, which
is equipped with radiation-sensing technology. The helicopter
will fly in a grid pattern over the areas at 150 feet (or
higher) above the ground at a speed of approximately 80 mph.
Flyovers will occur only during daylight hours and are estimated
to take approximately two hours to complete per area.
These surveys are a normal part of security and emergency
preparedness activities. NNSA is making the public aware of the
upcoming flights so citizens who see the low-flying aircraft are
not alarmed.
For more information and video footage of NNSA’s Aerial
Measuring System,
click here.
NEST is part of NNSA’s Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation
Program and is an element of the Nation’s nuclear or
radiological emergency response capability. Text from HPD
facebook. HopNews photo.
Easter Bunny on Hopkinton Common
Saturday, 3-5:00 pm
April 13, 2022 - The Easter Bunny has popped out of his fancy stone
rabbit hole (in the rear) and is making preparations to see children
on the Hopkinton Common this coming Saturday, 3-5:00 pm.
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K-9s Now Qualify for Lifesaving Measures
YARMOUTH – April 13, 2022 - Yesterday, Governor
Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Secretary of
Public Safety and Security Terrence Reidy, legislators and public
safety officials at the Yarmouth Police Department for a ceremonial
bill signing of An Act allowing humane transportation of K9
partners, also known as “Nero’s Law.”
The bill was sponsored by Representative Steven Xiarhos
(R-Barnstable) and Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) in response
to the line-of-duty shooting that killed Yarmouth Police Sergeant
Sean Gannon and severely injured his K9 partner Nero in 2018. At the
time of Sgt. Gannon’s death, Massachusetts law did not allow for
Nero’s critical injuries to be treated by emergency medical
personnel. Nero’s Law now permits emergency medical personnel to
offer emergency medical treatment and transport of K9 partners,
including first aid, CPR and lifesaving interventions.
“Nero and all K9 Officers like him deserve the same quality of care
that we are able to deliver to all law enforcement personnel,” said
Governor Charlie Baker. “The swift medical treatment and transport
now permitted through Nero’s Law will save lives, and we are
grateful to the Legislature for their commitment to this important
issue.”
John Cardillo Candidate Statement
My
name is John Cardillo and I'm running for Town Constable. I have
lived in Hopkinton for the past 25 years and have been involved in
many activities in town. I have coached softball for my daughter
Kimberly and was assistant Little League baseball coach for my son
Jason (Jason went on to play baseball for Hopkinton High School). I
was also on the Little League Board as equipment manager. I was
involved with the Hopkinton High School (HHS) cheerleading (of which
Kimberly was a part) as their unofficial photographer and part time
fundraiser. The HHS Cheerleaders where extremely successful winning
local and State competitions, and a national title her junior year.
in her senior year, Kim was elected team Captain. For the last 3.5
years I have been a photographer for the Hopkinton Independent; an
experience I’ve enjoyed immensely!
Both my children have benefited from their education here in
Hopkinton. Jason went on to the University of Vermont and Kimberly
went to the University of South Carolina. Jason received a degree in
Mechanical Engineering, as did Kimberly, at the University of South
Carolina. Kimberly went on received a Master’s degree, in Mechanical
Engineering. Both now live and work in Colorado. My wife and I loved
raising our children in Hopkinton because of the opportunities it
afforded them, and the multitude of activities, provided by the
town, which kept them engaged and involved.
I decided to retire (after 30 years in High Tech) shortly after the
passing of my wife Cindy, to cancer, in October 2017. At that time,
I might have chosen to leave Hopkinton, but decided to stay!
Hopkinton is an inviting, vibrant community, one that continues to
grow both in population, as well as opportunity! Please allow me the
opportunity to give back to our wonderful community, as your
Constable.
John Cardillo
84 Winter Street
April 12, 2022
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Mike Torosian Candidate Statement
I
am Mike Torosian and I'm running as Unenrolled for Town Constable. I
work full time as a Fire-Alarm Operator for the Ashland Fire
Department and full time as a Television Producer at HCAM-TV. I am a
graduate of Malden High School and have lived in Hopkinton since
1987 where I raised my 3 children.
My volunteer experience includes serving on the Youth Commission. I
am a Call Firefighter in Hopkinton and was on the Hopkinton
Auxiliary Police for 2 years, Other groups include Hopkinton Little
League Board and Coach 7 years, Hopkinton-Ashland Pop Warner Board
and Coach 6 years, Hop-TV and HCAM Volunteer 4 years, St. Paul’s
Building Committee 2 years and the Enter Stage left Production
Committee.
I am running for the open 2-year spot vacated by the passing of my
friend Frank D’Urso. I feel that my knowledge of the town and its
rich history will make me the best candidate to fulfill the function
of Town Constable. I hope for your support and vote on May 16th
Best regards,
Mike Torosian
1 Colonial Ave
April 12, 2022
Beth Malloy Candidate
Statement
My
name is Beth Malloy and I am running for the position of Constable
in Hopkinton. I grew up in Cambridge and Arlington and attended
Mass. College of Liberal Arts. My husband Mike and I have lived in
town for over 27 years. Our children attended Hopkinton Schools.
We’ve both been lucky to work here in town. I’ve been working for
the Michael Lisnow Respite Center for 11 years, at one of their
group homes in town. I also worked as a substitute teacher here for
9 years. Working primarily with our intensive special needs
students. After years of volunteering through the scouts and our
schools I fell in love with Camp Sunshine in Casco ME. A camp for
children with life threatening illnesses and their families. I have
enjoyed volunteering there for 13 years. My family and I have
fostered many dogs and have placed several here in town. Most
recently I have volunteered at Milford Regional Hospital as a
Compassionate Care Companion in Palliative Care. I have always been
interested in the role of Constable for the town of Hopkinton. I
have a very flexible work schedule that allows the time to volunteer
in this position. Having lived and worked in Hopkinton for the past
27 years I’ve come to know and love our community. Always looking
for a way to give back to the town I think Constable is a good fit
for me. I ask for your consideration and vote come May 16, 2022.
Beth Malloy
190 Lumber Street
April 12, 2022
Last Day to Register to Vote:
Today!
This is a reminder that today, April 12, is
the deadline to register to vote for the 2022 Annual Town
Meeting and Annual Town Election. Please come into our office
to register or do so online. You can register to vote online or
check on your registration status on the Secretary of the
Commonwealth's website below:
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Party for Ukraine Click to watch your invitation from Margaret
Bower to her Ukraine fundraiser party on Saturday, April 30, 2022,
10am-4pm at 199 Pond Street in Hopkinton. It is going to be a lot of
fun! What, only $5 admission? The entire family for $10? Wow!
Donate here, too.
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Town of Hopkinton Announces Changes to
Hopkinton Public Library's Hours Beginning in May
HOPKINTON — Town Manager Norman Khumalo and
Library Director Nanci Hill wish to share with community members a
change to the Hopkinton Public Library's hours.
Beginning May 1, the library will be open Monday through Thursday
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
With this adjustment, the library will offer the same amount of
walk-in hours each day, but will open and close each day one hour
earlier to better accommodate residents' needs.
Library computers will be shut down 15 minutes before closing, as
will the Reference and Children's Departments. The Return Drop at
the library's Church Street entrance will continue to be open 24/7.
"We are making these changes in response to community needs and
feedback, and hope that the new hours will help more residents be
able to visit the library and check out all of the materials and
programming we have to offer," Director Hill said.
Click
here to learn more about the Hopkinton Public Library, including
its news, events and services, and to access the library's live
online chat feature.
Town of Hopkinton
2022 Annual Town Election
Headings below in
red denote contested seats
Select
Board (3yr, Choose 2)
Mary Jo LaFreniere, 18 Walcott Valley Drive, candidate for
re-election, Democratic*
John Coutinho,
1 David Joseph Road, Republican*
Shahidul Mannan, 274 Ash Street, Democratic*
Board of
Assessors (3yr, Choose 1)
Peter Mimmo, 0
Sanctuary Lane, Democratic*
Board of
Health (3yr, Choose 1)
Richard Jacobs,
74 Front Street, candidate for re-election, Unenrolled
Board of
Library Trustees (3yr, Choose 2)
Susan Porter,
348 Wood Street, candidate for re-election, Democratic*
David
Dollenmayer, 6 Proctor Street, Democratic
Board of
Library Trustees (2yr, Choose 1)
Anne Beauchamp,
52 Teresa Road, Democratic*
Cemetery
Commission (3yr, Choose 1)
Kyla McSweeney,
71 Spruce Street, candidate for re-election, Democratic*
Cemetery
Commission (2yr, Choose 1)
Linda Kimball,
1 Davis Road, Unenrolled
Commissioners of
Parks & Recreation (3yr, Choose 1)
Cynthia
Esthimer, 118 Hayward Street, candidate for re-election,
Democratic*
Commissioners of Trust Funds (3yr, Choose 1)
Susan Kurys, 29
Forest Lane, candidate for re-election, Democratic*
Constable
(3yr, Choose 1)
Michael Hayes,
1 Third Road, candidate for re-election, Democratic*
Constable
(2yr, Choose 1)
John Cardillo,
84 Winter Street, Unenrolled
Beth Malloy,
190 Lumber Street, Democratic*
Michael
Torosian, 1 Colonial Ave, Unenrolled
Housing
Authority (5yr, Choose 1)
Linda Di Bona,
16 Davis Road, Republican*
Nancy Drawe, 13
Davis Road, Democratic*
Housing
Authority (2yr, Choose 1)
Rebeka Hoffman,
12 Mt. Auburn Street, candidate for re-election, Democratic*
Planning
Board (5yr, Choose 2)
Maria Elyse
Barrett Mihajloski, 19 Walcott Street, Democratic*
Francis
Deyoung, 3 Doyle Lane, candidate of re-election, Unenrolled
Town Clerk
(3yr, Choose 1)
Connor Degan,
48 Hillcrest Drive, candidate for re-election, Democratic*
Town
Moderator (3yr, Choose 1)
Ellen Rutter,
24 Forest Lane, Democratic*
School
Committee (3yr, Choose 1)
Nancy
Richards-Cavanaugh, 25 Priscilla Road, candidate for
re-election, Democratic*
Christopher
Melton, 46 Wedgewood Drive, Republican
School
Committee (2yr, Choose 1)
Ashley Fogg, 5
Cross Street, Unenrolled
Holly Morand,
27 Maple Street, Democratic*
School
Committee (1yr, Choose 1)
Jennifer Devlin, 6 Rice Street, Democratic*
Jared Pray, 6 Singletary Way, Democratic
*denotes
caucus nominee
List
provided by Town Clerk Connor Degan
HOPKINTON WOMEN’S CLUB HOSTS CANDIDATES’ NIGHT APRIL 27 The Hopkinton Women's Club is holding the
34th annual Meet the Candidates’ Night. The event will be in person
this year on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, at 7:00
PM. HCAM will present this event live on television. We encourage
Townspeople to join us at the HCAM-TV Studio on 77 Main St. and pose
questions to those citizens running for office in the May 16th Town
Election. Home viewers will also have the opportunity to ask
questions ahead of time or that evening using
live@hcam.tv for emails and
508-333-5858 for texts.
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Troopers Save Struggling Swimmer April 11, 2022 -
At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday Troopers Sam Muto and Stephen
McDonald, assigned to the State Police Marine Unit, responded to
reports of a man struggling in the water under the McArdle Bridge in
Boston. Upon their arrival the Troopers utilized lifesaving
equipment onboard Marine 14 and were able to bring the 61-year-old
man safely onboard. He was transported to shore where members of
Boston EMS were awaiting their arrival. The Massachusetts State
Police Marine Unit is staffed by highly trained Troopers ready to
respond to emergencies statewide 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
on both coastal and inland waters.
Sneak-Peek April 11, 2022 - "Eastern Bluebird, bringing
the Missus home some take out! I put up this box a couple of years
ago, and this is the first year I've seen them so active at it!
Photo was taken at 500 mm and cropped, just fyi. I placed it high up
in a tree, behind a pine tree, but in a spot I can see clearly from
my back deck about 100 feet away. The placement was carefully
planned to minimize disturbance, and have a good view while still
maintaining their privacy." ~ Julie
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts* OUI arrest on HR Street following
accident, hit & run on School
Street - caught up and issued criminal app, several vehicles driving
wrong way on Walcott Street [Ed note: To avoid long line waiting
for light on Cedar], bull-mastiff walking alone on Whalen Road,
youths causing mischief in store - gone on arrival, reports someone
filed taxes in his name, green wagon speeding past home on
Greystone Lane, individual locked out of building - advised not to
enter when closed, individual wants to speak with officer regarding
a case in which his daughter was involved, dog on Mayhew Court
barking fo two hours, four youths on bicycles attempting to
enter Hometown Barbershop through windows, more...
April 8, 9, 10, 2022 Arrest
*
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. In an effort to prevent
accidents, Officers will be out looking for motorists using cell
phones while driving~ HPD
UPDATED:
Mark
Albert Lumbra, 73, of
Southbridge and formerly of Hopkinton, MA, passed away after a brief
illness at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in St. Albans
City, Vermont, he was the son of the late Doris (Wright) and Leonard
Lumbra.
Mark was a retired Corporal in the Marine Corps. In the early
2000’s, he went to Iraq as a Civilian Electrical Contractor, while
there he also traveled to many countries and was able to experience
many new cultures. He was the owner and master electrician at Lumbra
Electric. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle around New England,
visiting the casinos, and always had time to enjoy a coffee and
conversation with everyone, among many other hobbies.
Mark is survived by two children, Kerry Creswell and her husband,
Chip of Hopkinton and Gary Lumbra and his wife, Cheri of Webster. He
also leaves behind his siblings, Carol Nelson of Milford, Ann Sellew
and her husband, Brent of Charlton, Susan Constanza of Hopkinton and
Joseph Irvine and his wife, Karen of Milford; 6 grandchildren,
Kate-Lee Lumbra Reyes, Brenna Creswell, Valerie, Kevin & Angela
Lumbra and Hailey Gentile; as well as 2 great-grandchildren, Harper
Reyes and Gianna Lumbra; and many nieces,
nephews
and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 14th at 10:00
a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. Arrangements are under the
care of the Chesmore Funeral Home
of Hopkinton; In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded
Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Or to Baypath Humane Society, 500 Legacy Farms N, Hopkinton, MA
01748
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Support for Shahidul Mannan for
Select Board
Editor:
I have known Shahidul for a few years now. He
has been an active community member and has made many contributions
to the town through his involvement in the Appropriations Committee,
Community Preservation Committee, Growth Study Committee and more
recently as part of the Planning board.
Shahidul brings a diverse voice to the discussions that have helped
the Planning board in strategizing and planning important issues
including Affordable housing which is an important ongoing planning
issue in our town. Shahidul has in-depth knowledge about our town's
finances since he helped manage budgets for many years. He also
understands the town's needs based on recent growth trends and was
part of the Growth Study committee last year which provided a
report about the town's growth and recommendations to respond to
these changes. He is passionate and committed to serving our
community and our town has already benefited greatly from his
numerous positive contributions. I am sure Shahidul will continue to
make positive strides with his strong leadership. I endorse him for
the Select Board and hope you will join me in voting for him on May
16th, 2022.
Charusmitha Ram
1 Everett Circle
April 10, 2022
To celebrate the start of the HLL spring
season, we will once again be holding our annual Little League
parade down Main Street on Sunday, April 24. We are excited to bring
this tradition back to Hopkinton after a two year pause.
Teams will gather by 11:10 am at the Town Common. The parade will
kick off at 11:30am and we will proceed down Main Street to Carrigan
Park, where there will be a brief ceremony.
We look forward to sharing this fun day with players, parents and
coaches.
WAR STORIES
by Hank Allessio Charlie
Hill, a Hopkinton sailor from WW II was on the USSKidd(DD-661)
during the Battle of Okinawa when she was hit by a Japanese
kamikaze (11 April 1945). There were many casualties, but not
Mr. Hill. He lived to tell us the story.
Please enjoy an encore presentation of Amanda
Maffei's brilliant answer to the Boston bombers of 2013.
Fruit Street Dog Park April 10, 2022 - Kathleen Herlihy takes 4 and
a half month -old Teddy for a jaunt in the town's dog park on Fruit
Street. Another dog came to play right after this photo. The park
was funded by the town with Community Preservation Act funds.
MIke Boelsen, working at the property when we got there, was very
proud of the large-sized, recently installed American flag.
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Sign of Spring April 4, 2022 - Even if a person has no
calendar, all they need to do is see the forcythia in bloom, or the
rabbits in need of paint, and know its April in New England.
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Support for Beth Malloy for
Constable
I am writing to endorse Beth Malloy for
Constable; she is running to fill the unexpired term for the seat
she is currently holding. When we faced an unexpected opening this
past year, Beth was quick to volunteer – something she often does
stepping up and in to fill gaps, lend a hand, and support her
community.
I have known Beth for decades, and she is unfailingly positive,
constructive, and ethical. She has an amazing heart working at Camp
Sunshine – an amazing resource for kids facing cancer and their
families, volunteering for the Town recently serving on the
Affordable Housing Task Force and as Constable, and fostering pups
in need of temporary homes while they wait placement in their
forever home. She also works locally in a group home supporting the
safe, supported, and more independent living for some residents that
need the extra support to be able to live and work with as much
independence as possible.
Beth is a community treasure, and I am so glad to call her my
friend. I hope you join me on Monday May 16, 2022 at the Hopkinton
Middle School voting for Beth Malloy for Constable.
Muriel Kramer
39 North Street
April 10, 2022
Brown Pelican April 9, 2022 - A Brown Pelican in Flight
with wing detail last week over the Jetty in Venice, Florida!
From traveling Hopkinton photographer, John Collins.
New Hires for Hopkinton Police Department
April 9, 2022 - HPD welcomes three new members to the Police
Department. Officers Shawn McKeon and Basit Dennis, and
Administrative Manager Susan Schuler. From HPD.
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Have you ever wondered what makes a kite
fly or a boat float? Have you ever thought about why snowflakes
are symmetrical, or why golf balls have dimples? Join us on
Thursday, April 28 as Temple Grandin explores the ideas behind
these types of questions. She will also delve into the science
behind inventions and the ways young inventors can understand
what it means to tinker, fiddle, and innovate. Backed by her
personal experience and evidence-based research, Temple will
share her valuable insights on all types of thinkers and why
they are important.
Food Pictures April 8, 2022 - Kiat Cormier of "Chew
on This" looks over a fresh batch of food from Bill's Downtown
Pizzeria and Bar's kitchen that he plans to photograph for them to
use online. His quick movements are too fast for the slow shutter
speed on the phone camera. When photographing food for advertising
purposes, it is required to use real food.
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A Walking Stick April 8, 2022 - The song
"Walking
Stick" by Hopkinton's Clayton Willoughby. NOTE: Mr. Willoughby's
walking stick is a cane.
Support for Shahidul Mannan
for Select Board
Editor:
I write with enthusiastic support for
Shahidul Mannan to the Hopkinton Select Board. He has been a
resident of Hopkinton for 10 years with his wife, college
student son, and middle school daughter - in that time he has
demonstrated dedication to our community's health, growth, and
fiscal priorities through his service on the Planning Board,
Appropriation Committee, Growth Study, and the Community
Preservation Committee.
He brings exemplary experience in managing
budgets and identifying areas for growth and support needs -
with an MBA and technology professional background he is able to
identify the necessary focus to maximize success.
Shahidul's appreciation for our town's
natural beauty (trails and passive recreation), arts center,
restaurants, and top ranking schools is apparent in all he does.
Shahidul will be a valuable voice in steering our town through
the next phase of growth and development as we come out of the
fog of the pandemic. I find his level of engagement inspiring,
and look forward to voting for him on May 16th. Please join me,
you will be proud to cast your vote for Shahidul Mannan, Select
Board Member.
Jamie Wronka
6 Blackthorne Circle
April 8, 2022
Support for Shahidul Mannan for
Select Board
Editor:
Shahidul Mannan has quietly and respectfully been making positive
contributions to Hopkinton for many years. Between planning board,
appropriations, community preservation and growth studies
committees, Shahidul has been working hard for our town. He has
shown his commitment, passion, and drive to be a positive
representative for the community. I believe our town will benefit
greatly from Shahidul's kind, respectful, and experienced
leadership.
Ilana Casady
19 Eastview Road
April 8, 2022
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Marathon Notes Veterans to be honored at the Boston Marathon start are:
Paul Culliton
Art Brooks
Ben Tomlin
Wave Starters are:
Phil Powers
Mike Mansir
Mary Carver
Support for Mary-Jo LaFreniere
Editor:
I am writing in full support of Mary Jo
LaFreniere run for Select Board. Mary Jo's commitment to this town
cannot be overstated.
She spent years in the Board of Assessors, one of the quiet boards
that many people don't realize is so vital to the workings of our
town. That is where she became my mentor. I learned how important it
was to both take the financial needs of the town seriously and to
have empathy for those who needed support meeting their financial
obligations. She took great care to instill the gravity of the job
and how it affected the town on me. At the same time, she served for
many years in the marathon committee, organizing one of the biggest
events for Hopkinton, ensuring Hopkinton shone as we came into the
multinational spotlight yearly. Finally, she followed through on her
commitment to ensuring seniors are able to remain in their homes in
Hopkinton by being part of the Tax Relief fund committee. She worked
tirelessly in many ways to make Hopkinton a welcoming place where
all voices matter.
We are privileged that she chose to run for Select Board and
extremely lucky to have had her wisdom to guide us during these past
two years. After how exhausting these years have been, we are lucky
to have her running again.
Lya Batlle Rafferty
5 Meadowland Drive
April 8, 2022
Anita Louise Mauro
(Masciarelli), 78
Anita
Louise Mauro (Masciarelli), 78, died at her summer
home in Dennis, MA on March 31, 2022, with her family by her side.
She was married to William J. Mauro, Jr., former Mayor of Marlboro
(1998-2003), for 56 years. She leaves behind her three daughters:
Elizabeth McPherson of Lunenburg, MA, Alison Maltese of Arvada, CO,
and Gretchen Borzi of Merrimac, MA; her sons-in-law Mark McPherson,
Dean Maltese, and Patrick Borzi; her grandchildren Kenneth
McPherson, Rachel McPherson, Alex Borzi, and Natalie Borzi; her
sister Mary Ann Mauro, a large extended family, and many friends.
She is predeceased by her parents Antonio and Mary Masciarelli
(Delmonte) and grew up in Hopkinton, MA.
Born in Quincy, MA, Anita most recently resided in Fort Myers, FL
and spent summers on her beloved Cape Cod.
After graduating from Hopkinton High School in 1961, she attended
Leominster School of Nursing, obtaining her RN in 1964.
In 1965, she and her husband married and began raising their family,
in Marlboro, MA, where she lived for the next 38 years.
During that time, she was employed as a nurse in many nursing home
facilities in the MetroWest area. She also worked in private nursing
care, as a city health nurse, and as a nurse in several local
schools including Hillside School and Assabet Valley Regional
Vocational High School.
As a former First Lady of Marlboro she started the First Lady’s
Harvest Golf Tournament to benefit the local food bank, Marlboro
Library and Senior Center, and other Mayor’s charity funds.
In 2004, she moved to Fort Myers, FL where she was actively involved
with the women’s golf league, the community chorus, and enjoyed the
friendly competition of playing trivia and poker with her many
friends.
She was a talented golfer who enjoyed competition and camaraderie
playing in several leagues and winning many tournaments as a member
of Marlboro Country Club, Dennis Pines and Highlands Golf Courses on
Cape Cod, and Seven Lakes Golf Community in Fort Myers, FL. She was
also an athletic youth who would fondly recount the memory of
playing in her high school basketball state championship at the
Boston Garden. That love of sports continued throughout her life as
she followed the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots each
season.
Anita loved to garden, providing beautiful flowers for all to enjoy.
She enjoyed attending music and musical theater performances at the
Cape Cod Playhouse and in the Fort Myers area regularly. She loved
the ocean and swimming, and spending time with her family, friends,
and grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading, having her nightly
scoop of ice cream while watching Jeopardy, playing all kinds of
board games, horses and Western movies and TV shows. Throughout the
1970s and ‘80s, she participated in the League of Women Voters, and
volunteered as a CCD teacher and Girl Scout Troop leader.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 8 from 4-7pm at
Slattery Funeral Home, 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough, MA. A private
graveside service for Anita will be held.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to
the VNA of Cape Cod Hospice or Hope Hospice of Fort Myers, FL.
Construction Advisory No. 27 April 8, 2022 Two Week
Look Ahead Please be advised that this schedule may change due to
weather conditions 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 April 11, 2022 to April
15, 2022 • No Work Scheduled for the week and will resume following
the Boston Marathon What to Expect for the Week of April 18, 2022 to
April 22, 2022 • No Work Scheduled for Monday, April 18 due to the
Boston Marathon • Continue Utility work along Main Street in front
of the Fire Station and CVS • Delivery of Electric materials Work to
install mainline underground utility conduit within the road
continues in front of the Fire Station and CVS. This work may
include work on private property to install conduits from the street
to the foundation of the building. No work on the foundation itself
or inside any building will be done at this time.
Serious Multiple Vehicle Accident on I-495 South
Avoid if Possible April 8, 2022 - Injuries were reported,
although not their specific scope, following this crash on Route 495
South in Hopkinton this morning. Both Westborough and Hopkinton Fire
departments often respond in unison in this area of the highway
regardless of the location of the town lines.
Senate Passes Sweeping Social Equity
Cannabis Bill
(BOSTON
– 04/07/2022) The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday passed S.2801, An
Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry. Through the
creation of a new fund that aims to support equity in the cannabis
industry and improvements to the local licensing process, the bill
levels the industry playing field to help members of communities
disproportionately harmed by marijuana prohibition and enforcement
take part in the Commonwealth’s growing cannabis market.
“I'm proud that when the Senate and the Legislature legalized the
commercial marijuana industry in 2017, we prioritized the creation
of a first-in-the-nation equity program,” said Senate President
Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland) (photo).
“Unfortunately, many barriers continue to prevent those historically
harmed by marijuana prohibition from entering the industry. Today's
bill takes important steps to address these by providing resources
to support social equity businesses and putting guardrails in place
on the Host Community Agreement process. I thank Chair Rodrigues and
Senator Chang-Diaz for their work to bring this legislation
forward.”
“The legislation we passed today builds upon the goals that we have
always had for the cannabis industry here in the Commonwealth -
protecting consumers, supporting small business, and promoting
social equity,” said Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Chair of the
Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “I want to thank Senate
President Spilka for her leadership, along with Senator Chang-Diaz,
Senator Cyr, Senator Jehlen and others for advocating to make sure
Massachusetts remains a cannabis industry leader. Ultimately, this
bill passed by the Senate promotes the continued growth of a
competitive and equitable industry here in our state and I hope to
see it advance to the Governor’s desk very soon.”
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Threats made against a news article editor
regarding an article from 2019,
five units responded to the report of people yelling on West Main
Street
- was verbal only, report of a hit & run of a student's car at the
high school,
an Ash Street caller complained of an airplane doing dip stick
landings -
cutting engine on and off - was concerned about safety of occupants,
assist with home lockout, more... April 5, 2022
Two Police Officers Hired, Appointed by Select Board April 6, 2022 - Left, Basit Dennis, seated to
the right of Hopkinton Chief of Police Joseph Bennett and Sean
McKeon to his left, background, were officially hired by the Select
Board in a unanimous vote last evening. Each brings with him
previous police assignments at UMass Medical, and stressed the
importance of de-escalation of interactions with subjects, as well
as experience in mental health environments. Director of Human
Resources, Maria Casey, an advocate of both officers being hired, is
standing in the right side in the photo. They were appointed by
unanimous vote.
The Alpha and The Omega April 6, 2022 - Costa Sideridis, President of
the
Alpha Omega Council of Boston, holds one of the four laurel
wreaths that will be presented to the individual winners of the
B.A.A. Boston Marathon divisions on Patriot's Day. From the left on his right
are Amy Ritterbusch, Select Board Vice-Chair and member Maryjo
LaFreniere. On his Left, from left are Chair Irfan Nasrullah, member
Muriel Kramer and 26.2 Foundation President and founder, Timothy
Kilduff. The wreaths will now visit the Greek Consulate, the B.A.A.,
and then be ready to crown the winners at the Finish line on April
18, 2022.
Below, Mr. Sideridis holds memorial coins
produced by the National Bank of Greece in 2021 to commemorate the
200th Anniversary of Greek's independence. He handed each board and
staff member who was present, one of those special coins.
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Book Signing at Hopkinton Common
Saturday, April 16, 2022 (Marathon Weekend)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Diary of a Soldier The Story of the American Revolution by Hopkinton native George Foster Leal Mr. Leal will have ample copies of the novel
available for purchase and signing, as well as copies of several of
his other works.
Annual Tradition April 5, 2022 - Although The Doughboy is a
tribute to soldiers who fought in World War I, the cleaning and
renewing of it is
an annual tradition, but not as old as the B.A.A. Boston Marathon,
which began in 1896. Thanks to his neighbor Beth Kelly for the early
morning photo.
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UNIBANK TO HOST FREE UNIPAY PAYMENT WEBINAR FOR
BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
May
4, 2022 - WHITINSVILLE, MA – UniBank will be sponsoring a free
UniPay Online Payment Solution Webinar for businesses and
non-profit organizations who are interested in offering online
payment as a solution to customers/donors. It's a simple fact:
customers today expect the convenience of making payments
online. During the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more customers
are seeking online payment options to minimize in-person contact
and help with social distancing. UniPay by UniBank is simple,
efficient, secure, reliable, and can help your business or
non-profit increase efficiencies. The solution is customizable
and offers your business or non-profit the ability to accept
payments securely 24/7.
Join Kristy Genga, AVP from UniPay by UniBank for a 45-minute
webinar on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 1 pm to learn how this
solution can help your business or non-profit and enhance your
revenue collections!
UniBank will waive the $250 setup fee for the first 25 people to
register and attend the webinar. Register at
www.unibank.com .
UniBank is rooted in the Blackstone Valley with assets of $2.6
billion as of December 31, 2021. A full-service, mutually owned
community bank, UniBank has branches in Central Massachusetts
and the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. UniBank is dedicated
to contributing to the overall quality of life and economic
health of the communities it serves, while maintaining a high
level of financial soundness and integrity. UniBank is an Equal
Housing Lender and Member FDIC and Member DIF. UniBank NMLS
#583135. The company website is
www.unibank.com .
Good Mourning April 5, 2022 - "Close your eyes and I'll
kiss you..." Julie snapped quite a few photos of these mourning
doves, who refused to open their eyes in any of them. Nonetheless,
their feathers are a painter's delight. Thanks to Julie Ford for
being generous in sharing the world in which she immerses herself.
Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts
Lights at Lumber Street adding a walk signal after each cycle,
caller reports losing her car keys on prior evening,
caller feels victim on online marketplace Mercari as well as issues
with
her insurance payment, after caller's complaint about teens riding
bikes
in the dark (at midnight) officers drove teen girls home and
transported bicycles,
dead fox 10 feet from roadway, suspicous older white male in area of
Pratt Way
sitting in a Tesla and then getting out of it and back in again,
male individual by the dumpster on Walcott Vally Drive, individual
called to learn
status on service of Stay Away Order, paintball gun shot at passing
vehicle, more...
April 1, 2, 3, 2022
No Arrests
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Cans, Cans, Everywhere a Can April 4, 2022 - The Youth Group of St. John
the Evangelist Church conducts a bottle and can collection drive
every first Saturday of the month at the restored Hopkinton Train
Depot on West Main Street by Ice House Pond. Above, HopNews photo
from this past Saturday.
First Friday April 4, 2022 - The first Friday morning of
the month is a good time for veterans to get together at the
Hopkinton Senior Center, but we reserve the evening for the open mic
at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.
Another New Store!
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As
the eldest of 6 children, 11 grandchildren, and 4 great
grandchildren, it’s my privilege to summarize the long and inspiring
life of my mother, Elise Clark, who passed on
Sunday, March 27th after a brief illness. She was surrounded by
family and embraced in Love. She was born Carol Elise Laubscher in
San Francisco, California in 1938, where her grandparents had
established a chain of delicatessens on Market Street. By age 12,
she and her older sister, Joan, were working alongside their parents
at Laubscher Brothers Delicatessens, and their saved wages allowed
them and their younger brother, Louis, to attend Principia Upper
School in St. Louis, MO, and then Principia College in Elsah IL.
Through both she formed life-long friendships that, along with
church, became the social network that underpinned her life.
However, it was meeting my dad, Bruce Clark, at church in San
Rafael, CA 1957, that set the trajectory for her next 65 years. They
married in 1958. One of the initial challenges Mom faced for the
sake of her new family was working the smelly delicatessen cheese
counter while she was pregnant with me. Two years later, my brother
Scott would be born on a foggy winter night in Sacramento, far from
aromatic food service, where Dad worked in a printing shop.
Mom and Dad, though, would soon again anchor our idyllic childhoods
in San Rafael, Terra Linda north of San Francisco, just minutes from
Papa Lou and Gramma Dot, Mom’s parents, and a few miles from
Larkspur where Pop and Gram Clark, Dad’s parents lived. With so much
family support at hand, Mom and Dad took the unprecedented and
unselfish step of adopting a family of my other 4 four siblings,
Wendy, Keith, Tracy, and Todd in 1974. In 1978, Dad’s printing
experience brought “The Clark Clan” a new opportunity across the
country in Boston, MA, where they resettled initially in Framingham,
then Hopkinton, and in retirement, Milford. In support of her large
and active family, Mom worked 38 years for the First Church of
Christ Scientist, in Boston. House by house, as we kids left and the
homes downsized, the gardens grew larger and larger as Mom & Dad
found a shared passion for gardening and home improvement, spending
much of their discretionary time in seasonal yard work. Mom
especially loved flowering things, and this of course ALWAYS
included her children, nieces & nephews, grandchildren, and great
grandchildren.
It also included an unwavering commitment to her
church whether in San Rafael, in Boston, or in Framingham. She loved
watching all her kids grow-up, so late afternoons or on so many
weekends my parents made new friends as they cheered at every
possible local family sporting event, or by sending carefully
curated seasonal “Special Day” boxes of treats to those away at
camp, at college, or living complete lives on the west coast. Mom
was not a telephone person. She was a letter writer. She kept mental
index cards of bits of Clark Clan news of the month and then put
these in letters, always in an upbeat way, to the core communicators
in other parts of her network of friends and family, and a Special
Day Box was incomplete without its letter. It was easy to find in
her writings enthusiasm and compassion her quiet demeanor often
belied in person. Mom approached everything the way a good gardener
would, with mindful planting followed with readiness to quickly
weed, proactively prune, and consistently water. She was an example
of how attentively doing those often grubby little things every day
would better ensure lovely growth in its season. She learned not to
stake her happiness on her own outline of an outcome, preferring to
carefully do or say what she truly thought helpful and then, as she
was fond of saying, “let it unfold.” She focused on being alert,
diligent, and consistent in daily acts of kindness that, in the way
of a gardener, gave her the right to expect good results in whatever
surprising forms these might take, and then she celebrated and
generously shared the fruits and flowers along with everyone. With
great intentionality, she chose to recognize and to be grateful for
God’s hand in all outcomes rather than lay her worries on others.
She never asked for much and by her example of reliance on God, held
for us a high bar. Through our efforts to emulate this grace, she
helped our lives and our characters wonderfully unfold.
The family is planning a private Celebration of Life for
Elise/Wife/Sister/Mom/Aunt/Gram later in spring so it can be in a
flowering garden. Arrangments are under the care of the Chesmore
Funeral Home of Holliston,
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers now,
donations to the First Church of Christ Scientist, Framingham, MA or
the Christian Science Benevolent Association, Chestnut Hill, MA will
be greatly appreciated.
~ Howard E. Clark
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April 3, 2022 -Above, a processed selection from today's MICCA Music
Festival in Hopkinton, of the Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School of
Blackstone. The photo above is a live link to the musical video
selection.
"The Hopkinton Public Schools Music
Department is pleased to announce its results from the 2022
Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association
Concert and Choral Festival.
HMS 8th Grade Band-silver medal
HMS 8th Grade Orchestra-silver medal
HHS Orchestra-silver medal
HHS Chorus-silver medal
HHS Noteworthy-silver medal
HHS Concert Band -gold medal
We would like to thank all of the parent
volunteers from the Hopkinton Music Association, student
volunteers, and HPS music teachers for all of their efforts in
making the Hopkinton MICCA site a success. See you next year."
Craig Hay
Sign, Sign... ...
everywhere a sign.
April 3, 2022 - The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce sold space on
telephone/electrical poles to businesses and other organizations to
promote the first mile of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon with a theme to
celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first Official Women's Field.
HOPKINTON
- Robert L. “Bob” Geneseo
died Thursday, March 31, 2022 following a period of declining health
from ALS. He was the husband of the late Karen J. Geneseo, who
passed away in 2002. Born in Framingham and raised in Ashland, he
was the son of the late Eleanor (Roverano) Geneseo and Peter
Geneseo.
He was an electrician by trade and a lifelong member of IBEW
Worcester Local #96. He taught electrical for 30 years at Joseph P.
Keefe Vocational High School in Framingham.
Bob enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the
Caribbean, by camper early on and by motorcycle in later years. He
had a keen appreciation for the U.S.’s national parks and natural
wonders. He was an inventor and entrepreneur as well as a long-time
youth hockey coach for the Ashland-Holliston youth hockey program.
Bob was president of the Teacher’s Union and was often a contract
negotiator as well as serving for many years as a VICA (Vocational
Industrial Clubs of America) adviser.
Bob is survived by his sons, Nicholas and his wife Ryan of Hopkinton
and Michael and his wife Rebecca of South Portland, Maine and his
grandchildren Cameron of Hopkinton and Tre’Shawn of South Portland.
He is also survived by his siblings Eleanor Torelli of Framingham,
Peter and his wife Joan of Chesterfield, New Hampshire, and his
sister-in-law Jean of Medway.
Calling hours are Friday, April 8 from 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. at the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church St. A graveside service will
follow at 1:30 p.m. in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton.
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Susan
Anderson, 96
HOPKINTON - Susan Anderson, 96,
formerly of Waitsfield, VT and Hopkinton, MA, died
Tuesday, March 29th at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham, MA. The
wife of the late Louis Anderson (2017), Susan was born in Worcester,
MA, the daughter of Rocco and Maria (Carlamagno) Orrico who
emigrated to Worcester from Laurenzana, Italy.
She is survived by her sons, John of New York City and David of
Washington, DC; her grandchildren, Nathan and Victoria; and many
nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will take place in Waitsfield, VT at 10 am
Tuesday, April 25th, at Our Lady of the Snows in Waitsfield, VT.
Yes, there are some excellent pieces outside,
but check out the inside, pictured below, and be amazed! Website
Hopkinton Appropriation Committee Public
Hearing on Draft FY 2023 Budget on April 13th, 2022
Town projects average increase of $241
Town welcomes input, questions
The
Town of Hopkinton Appropriation Committee will be holding a public
hearing opening its 6 PM, Wednesday April 13th virtual meeting for
comment from any members of the community who wish to offer opinions
on or ask questions about the Town’s draft fiscal year 2023 budget,
which will be considered at the May 2nd, 2022 Annual Town Meeting.
The budget under review by the Committee calls for $103.7 million in
general government spending, including the Hopkinton Public Schools;
and $4.9M in spending in the Town’s Water and Sewer Enterprises.
Capital spending proposed for the general government, water, sewer,
and Community Preservation Act projects totals $7.9 million.
The tax impact from this budget proposal on existing homeowners
would average 2.1% above this year’s tax bills. As an example, the
typical home in Hopkinton has an assessed value of $681,100 and a
2022 tax bill of $11,599. If all actions in the proposed budget for
FY 2023 are approved, taxes on that average house would rise by
about $241.
Interested citizens can find detailed background information about
the proposed budget at this link on the Town’s web page:
Anyone who prefers a physical copy of the draft budget package can
get one from the Treasurer Collector’s Office on the ground floor of
Town Hall. Please contact Chief Financial Officer Tim O’Leary with
any questions at
toleary@hopkintonma.gov or (508) 497-9715.
To join the Appropriation Committee’s April 13th meeting to offer
comments or as an observer, please visit the Events Calendar which
can be found on the Town Website homepage, or join at this link:
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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
YouthWorks Employment ProgramExpanded to Now Serve
Ages 22–25
BOSTON-After
20 years of providing summer employment opportunities to youth and
young adults between the ages of 14-21, the YouthWorks program is
increasing its reach by now including 22-25 year-olds, the Executive
Office of Labor and Workforce Developmentannounced
today.
With this expansion, more young adults are eligible to apply for the
YouthWorks program that provides career readiness training, work
experience, skill-building, income, and a chance to be mentored
while gaining exposure to careers of interest.
“This is an exciting moment in our program's history where youth and
young adults alike can gain soft skills and hands-on experience to
find themselves a career--not just a job,”said
Tasia Cerezo, Director of Youth Employment, Curriculum and Training
at Commonwealth Corporation.
Commonwealth Corporation administers the YouthWorks program on
behalf of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
With a state-approved budget of $24 million for FY '22 and access to
ARPA funds, YouthWorks is set to serve youth within 31 cities in
Massachusetts through its program offerings.
"Reaching more young adults--especially those in our Gateway
Cities--through the YouthWorks program is an essential part of our
regional workforce strategy that provides quality career pathways to
participants while also assisting employers and closing equity
gaps,"said
Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta. "Our
youth represents the
future of the Commonwealth's workforce, which is one reason why this
program is so important."
YouthWorks partners with nonprofit, public sector, and private
sector businesses to provide varying career experiences to youth and
young adults throughout the program cycle. Participants are placed
in safe, supervised, high-quality work opportunities.
Kristin Carlson, President of Peerless Precision, Inc., has been a
YouthWorks employer partner for several years and an avid advocate
for this age expansion. “The reality is that young adults between
22-25 are still trying to find their place in life and figure out
what they want to do," said Carlson. "Giving them the same exposure
opportunities as those aged 14-21 will help them make the best
decision for them. As a YouthWorks job site, being involved in this
program provides us with the opportunity to change the narrative and
give young people a real look into what advanced manufacturing
really is and the career paths that come with it. It is all about
helping to build our future workforce and give young people more
opportunities.”
Employers interested in becoming a YouthWorks partner and hiring a
participant can contact theirlocal
MassHire.
Applications for the next grant cycle will be
released in April through local YouthWorks programs. To find your
local YouthWorks program, visitwww.commcorp.org/youthworks-programs
.
The 46th Basic Training Academy (BTA) is currently slated to
begin in late summer.
All
applicants must be 21 years of age at the date of the examination
and be legally eligible to work in the United States in compliance
with federal law. Candidates must also have a high school degree or
equivalent and possess a valid motor vehicle license.
To learn more about the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, please visit us
at middlesexsheriff.org. Individuals with questions regarding
registration may email
recruitment@sdm.state.ma.us for assistance.
Prospective candidates also have the opportunity to meet with
members of the MSO during upcoming career fairs hosted by:
Plymouth State University – March 31
UMass Lowell – March 31
New England College Criminal Justice Club – April 5
New Hampshire College & University Consortium – April 6
Curry College – April 6
Bridgewater State University – April 7
Massachusetts Maritime Academy – April 7
Salem State University – April 14
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Knocking at door on Davis Road, erratic
operator now in Ashland,
courtesy transport to two students, low branch on Lumber Street,
caller reports a "Customs" scam call, assisted individual with new
SORB
classification, TT unit hit a pole on Wood Street, possible BB or pellet
struck window of vehicle while driving on Cedar Street, caller
reports
traffic signal out, caller reports he is an Amazon delivery driver
who was assaulted by an individual unhappy with his parking,
Two's Company, Three's a Crowd
March 30, 2022 - Two Canada geese paddle quickly past in the
background today answering the honking of another gaggle across
Bloods Pond as the goose in the foreground makes balancing on one
foot look easy.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log
Abstracts
Community relations at Hopkinton Senior Center,
attempted Motor Vehicle B&E on South Street,
caller reports she hit a parked car, vehicle complaint
on Frankland Road, Ashland PD requests assistance
from female officer for arrest...
Individual made aware of expired status of company vehicle,
Lifeline calling on behalf of Davis Road resident who hears
knocking,
Community Relations at Senior Center, DMV - assisted with lights,
Assisted FD on A Street, attempted break-in on Briarcliff Drive,
individual reported that while she was in the crosswalk at Church
Street several vehicles did not stop, 2-car MVA on West Main Street,
tree on wires on Lumber Street, individual sold motorcycle - she
still has title
- buyer not answering phone, burned food causing detectors to sound,
fire in breakdown lane of I495, Cubs Path homeowner sees suspicious
person on his camera...
March 28, 2022
March 29, 2022 Arrest
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All in Stride
March 29, 2022 - The water strider enjoys a meal of an insect which
does not have the ability to repel water and walk on the surface
tension of the water, as the strider does. The victim's wings can be
seen in the reflection. Thanks to Julie Ford for sharing this
remarkable ability. And thanks to
PBS for a
short informative piece on the insect.
Looks Like Stormy Weather
MArch 29, 2022 — John Collins, Hopkinton's roving photographer,
captured this boiling Gulf of Mexico this week and shares it with
HopNews readers. A fishing vessel on the horizon speeds into the
storm.
Chimney Fire
March 29, 2022 - Crews worked a chimney fire on Exchange Street
Thursday afternoon. No extension beyond the chimney. Thanks to
Ashland Fire for the automatic aid. ~ Hopkinton FF Local
Traditions Are Highly Valued at Fay School
Don't Miss the April Vets Breakfast
Friday, 1 April 2022, 0900 hours, Hopkinton Senior Center
Veterans are grateful to an anonymous donor who
will sponsor the breakfast.
All veterans are welcome to share in the camaraderie of fellow vets.
In addition to great chow there will be remembrances of lost
comrades, and identifying those on "sick call."
We will recall several past military events that happened on April
1st, and entertain sports fans with baseball events from April 1st.
Last month's discussions will be extended to include past
significant events of selected Hopkinton veterans. Future veterans
activities planned for Hopkinton will be announced.
We must follow some COVID protocols. When possible, fewer persons
per table. And masks are required in the building whether you are
inoculated or not.
See you Friday. Out.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log
Abstracts, 1 Arrest
Vehicle stuck in ditch off Ramp 4 - I495, walk-in spoke
with Officer Shannon Beloin about upcoming incident,
Medicare scam, low hanging wire on Cunningham Street,
Border Patrol scammer threatened to send Hopkinton officer to
arrest individual - a North Mill Street resident - second caller
claimed to be
said officer (as part of the scam), Grove Street business requests
police
keep an eye on parking lot to prevent use by non-customers, walk in
to the lobby to report harassment, on Grove Street two teens went
onto property but ran away after hearing Ring audio, vehicle
speeding and
driving dangerously on Hillcrest Drive, OUI Liquor 2nd Offense
arrest on Winter
Street, Ding Dong Ditch and empty liquor bottles on Connelly Hill
Road,
individual filled out fraud report, three officers at common for
Community
Relations, individual reports sign damage, unwanted contact from
individual
via social media, hit & run MVA on West Main Street, individual
called to say MSB
kept her ATM card, Holliston PD requests female officer for prisoner
search,
Davis Road reports knocking on her door every ten minutes, boxer off
leash
on Main Street, MVA on West Mai Street - no PI, teens throwing rocks
at cars
on Main Street, caller's identity used to attempt CC fraud,
screaming and yelling
on Constitution Court, assist Upton PD with arrest of Hopkinton
resident,
Milford PD requested check of a resident whose vehicle was left at
the
bike path for several hours - all okay, more... March 25, 26, 27, 2022 Arrest
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Help Chris Surpass His Goal for Project Just
Because
Let Chris explain by clicking on the photo above to begin the video.
Or go straight to his GoFundMe page.
Click on Link Above to Donate/Learn more
Like many people watching the crisis unfold in Ukraine, we felt
compelled to do something more than “thoughts & prayers” to help.
We asked ourselves, “What do we have? What can we do?” The answer
was - well we have a farm and some horses & chickens that folks love
to come visit - so let’s invite people over, get some live music
(Photo of Blond Dog band), and sell some baked goods and local art
donated by friends & neighbors to raise money for the Ukrainians.
The response to help with this event has been overwhelming.
We may not be able to change the world with this small event, but if
we each do something small, together maybe we CAN make a difference
for people struggling in or fleeing from Ukraine. But for the grace
of God, any one of us could be in the shoes of those running for
their lives, losing their loved ones, livelihoods and homes. Let’s
pool our strengths together and help the people of Ukraine in their
time of need.
(We chose this charity - “Direct Relief — Ukraine”, because our
brilliant and generous 94-year old Aunt Ellen did her homework and
learned that the New York Times conducted extensive research into
several charities and ranked this organization as #1 for the crisis
in Ukraine. Direct Relief has firmly established
relationships with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health. They have supplied
the Ministry of Health with hundreds of emergency medical backpacks
for first responders dealing with injury/trauma, maternal and child
medical assistance, critical care medications, and other emergency
health care needs for Ukrainians. You will immediately receive a
receipt for tax purposes after donating.) ~ Margaret Bower
Gary Alan Gassett, 71
Gary Alan Gassett, 71, of Hopkinton, passed away at
Milford Regional Medical Center on Friday, March 25, 2022. Born in
Natick, he was the son of the late Helen (Parker) and John Gassett.
He was the husband of the late Cindy Ann (Wood) Gassett.
A
lifelong Hopkinton resident, Gary was the manager of Marathon
Construction. He enjoyed woodworking and playing horseshoes. Most
importantly, Gary loved helping others and enjoying making everybody
laugh.
Gary is survived by three children, Heather Hurst of Hopkinton, Gary
Gassett Jr. and his wife, Lakecia of CT, and Jessica Morin (Jay
Collins) of Woonsocket, RI; 3 brothers, Ronnie Gassett and his wife,
Patricia of Bellingham, John Gassett and his wife, Mary of Milford,
and Brian Gassett and his wife, Linda of Hopkinton. He also leaves
behind 15 grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 1st from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at
the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A reception will follow at
7:00 p.m. at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club. Please bring a favorite
story of Gary to tell. Interment will be held privately with family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gary’s memory to
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or
www.dana-farber.org .
Agustina Gonzalez, 79
Agustina
Gonzalez, 79, died Friday, Thursday March 24, 2022
at Metrowest Medical Center, Framingham after a brief illness. She
was the wife of Luis Gonzalez who died on March 11, 2022. They were
married for 61 years.
She worked for many years as a lunch lady in Hopkinton Schools.
She is survived by her son Lou Gonzalez of Hopkinton and her
daughters Martita Gonzalez of Hopkinton and Evelyn Gonzalez of
Milford. She also leaves her grandchildren Joseph Gonzalez of
Milford and Gina and Kayla Gonzalez of South Grafton.
The funeral will be held Friday, April 1, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. from the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street. A funeral Mass will be
celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20
ChurchStreet. Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday, March
31 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Family Fling on the Common Saturday
Whole Lot of Love, Fun, Family and Neighbors!
Setting Up March 26, 2022 - Volunteers setting up for
today's Family Fling, this morning. The fun goes on from 10:00 am
until 2:00 pm. Photo courtesy of Denise Antaki.
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Upper Charles Trail Project Public Workshop
Scheduled for April 13, 2022
The
Town of Hopkinton is offering a Public Workshop to provide
information about the Upper Charles Trail Project on Wednesday,
April 13th at the Hopkinton Senior Center,28 Mayhew Street, from
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The goal of the workshop is to provide residents an opportunity
to view and provide feedback on the proposed trail alignments
evaluated by or presented to the Upper Charles Trail Committee
(UCTC) to date.
The Upper Charles Trail will be a regional shared-use path
through Hopkinton connecting the Upper Charles Trail in Milford
to Ashland.
The workshop will be hosted by town staff, and individual
stations will be set up for residents to ask questions of Town
staff and shared-use path design professionals. Members of the
Upper Charles Trail Committee will also be in attendance.
A Google Meeting Room will also be provided for those residents
who may not be able to attend in person. A host will be provided
by the town to answer any questions in the remote meeting room.
The link will be posted on the web meeting calendar, which can
be found on the town's website homepage.
What: Upper Charles Trail Project - Public Workshop
When: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street
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Mark
Albert Lumbra, 73, of
Southbridge and formerly of Hopkinton, MA, passed away after a brief
illness at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in St. Albans
City, Vermont, he was the son of the late Doris (Wright) and Leonard
Lumbra.
Mark was a retired Corporal in the Marine Corps. In the early
2000’s, he went to Iraq as a Civilian Electrical Contractor, while
there he also traveled to many countries and was able to experience
many new cultures. He was the owner and master electrician at Lumbra
Electric. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle around New England,
visiting the casinos, and always had time to enjoy a coffee and
conversation with everyone, among many other hobbies.
Mark is survived by two children, Kerry Creswell and her husband,
Chip of Hopkinton and Gary Lumbra and his wife, Cheri of Webster. He
also leaves behind his siblings, Carol Nelson of Milford, Ann Sellew
and her husband, Brent of Charlton, Susan Constanza of Hopkinton and
Joseph Irvine and his wife, Karen of Milford; 6 grandchildren,
Kate-Lee Lumbra Reyes, Brenna Creswell, Valerie, Kevin & Angela
Lumbra and Hailey Gentile; as well as 2 great-grandchildren, Harper
Reyes and Gianna Lumbra; and many nieces,
nephews
and friends.
Funeral service information will be forthcoming. Arrangements are
under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton,
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas
66675 or
www.woundedwarriorproject.org Or to Baypath Humane
Society, 500 Legacy Farms N, Hopkinton, MA 01748
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Hopkinton Fire Department Now
Accepting Applications for Firefighter/Paramedic Position
HOPKINTON
— Chief William Miller announces that the Hopkinton Fire Department
is now accepting applications for the position of
firefighter/paramedic.
The Town of Hopkinton
and the fire department are looking to hire a qualified
firefighter/paramedic to join its ranks. Hopkinton offers a
professional, progressive and innovative public safety department
offering state-of-the-art fire suppression and exceptional quality
paramedic ambulance service to a growing community of approximately
18,000 residents. To view the department recruiting video,
As a
firefighter/paramedic within the Hopkinton Fire Department, the
individual will have both fire suppression and emergency medical
care responsibilities. Depending on the nature of the incident, this
personnel may provide extrication and rescue, fire suppression or
hazard control and administer emergency medical care.
Applicants must have
a valid CPR card, motor vehicle operator's license and a high school
diploma or GED equivalent. A valid Massachusetts EMT-Paramedic
certification, Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification,
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and graduation from an
accredited FF I/II program is preferred but not necessary.
The ideal candidate
possesses the ability to react quickly and remain calm under duress
and strain. They also have knowledge of the rules and regulations
governing the operation of the fire department and of the Office of
Emergency Medical Services treatment protocols, but prior knowledge
is not required.
The starting salary
range is $1,156.62 - $1,230.90 per week depending on qualifications,
shift assignment and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining
Agreement. The firefighter/paramedic will work four 10-hour days and
rotating 24-hour shifts are available.
Those interested in
this position should submit a resume and letter of interest along
with the required Application for Employment no later than 4 p.m. on
Monday, April 11, to
hr@hopkintonma.gov . Applications
will also be accepted in person or mailed to: Town Hall, Human
Resources Department, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.
All submissions will
be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited
to participate in one or more interviews and assessments.
The Town of Hopkinton
is an affirmative action/equal-opportunity employer
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Fledging March 23, 2022 - Roving Hopkinton
photographer John Collins sends his best from Venice, Florida this
morning, ot two American bald eagle chicks.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts 911 notified of a crash on Wood Street
by Porsche - several trees struck -
airbag deployment - went to residence to notify parents - no
injuries,
car keyed at Price Chopper, individual reports she is receiving
threats from a former employee,
March 22, 2022 Arrests
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Police appeal for help in finding hit-and run driver
AMHERST – March 22, 2022 - Police
are appealing to the public for help in finding the driver of an
SUV who failed to stop after striking a pedestrian crossing
Massachusetts Avenue in a crosswalk on the University of
Massachusetts Amherst campus around 10:15 p.m. Monday. The
pedestrian was seriously injured, taken to Baystate Medical
Center, where he remains.
According to police investigators, a 20-year-old UMass Amherst
student was crossing Massachusetts Avenue in a crosswalk near
Sunset Avenue, having nearly reached the other side, when a
white or silver colored SUV traveling eastbound at a high rate
of speed struck him with the front driver’s side of the vehicle.
The vehicle failed to stop and continued travelling eastbound on
Massachusetts Avenue.
Police have issued a Be-On-The-Look-Out (BOLO) appeal for a
while/silver SUV with possible front-end damage.
The crash remains under investigation by the UMass Police
Department, Massachusetts State Police Detectives attached to
the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, State Police Crime
Scene Services Section and the State Police Collision Analysis
and Reconstruction Section.
“We are not only appealing to the public for their help
identifying the driver involved in this incident, but appealing
to the driver as well,” said Northwestern First Assistant
District Attorney Steven Gagne. “What happened last night is
likely weighing on their conscience, and this is their
opportunity to do the right thing by coming forward.”
Anyone with any information about the SUV is asked to call the
UMass police at 545-2121 or 545-TIPS (8477).MSP PR
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MassBay Alum and Employee to Run the 2022 Boston Marathon
to Support Food Insecurity Initiatives
WELLESLEY HILLS,
Mass. (March 22, 2022)–MassBay
Community College nursing alum Hannah Careway of Framingham,
MA, and MassBay IT business analyst and alum Dustin
Gerstenfield of Nashua,NH,
will run the 126th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 18, 2022, to
raise money for MassBay’s food insecurity initiatives.
MassBay and the Rotary Club of Wellesley were
each awarded an invitational entry by the Town of Wellesley to run
the Boston Marathon, raising money to support MassBay’s Student
Hunger Assistance Fund. The Student Hunger Assistance Fund was
established in 2017 in response to the increasing awareness of food
insecurity among MassBay’s student population. Careway and
Gerstenfield both aim to raise $5,000 each in support of the
College’s food insecurity initiatives.
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REMINDER - This coming
Saturday:
Education of the public is included in
the charter of the Hopkinton Area Land Trust. To that end, we are
offering a $1000 scholarship to a graduating high
school student or students from the town of Hopkinton whose intent
is to major in fields related to conservation, ecology, natural
resources / wildlife management, or the environmental sciences.
Contact
kenneth.parker@simultof.com or HHS guidance for more
information.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Hit and run reported, Handicap Placard
stolen out of her vehicle,
individuals driving erratically on Loop Road, people on motorbikes
driving by Echo Lake, Ash Street caller hears boom - sees fire - is
a firepit,
multiple calls from Lamplighter Lane of "Ding-dong Ditch," OUI
Arrest on
West Main Street, straight warrant arrest, a woman called to say a
man is throwing cigarettes at her vehicle - yelling and screaming at her
- officers spoke with both drivers - checked dash videos and dept. camera,
more... March 18, 19, 20, 2022 New Arrests
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Muskrat Breakfast March
21, 2022 - Muskrat eating his yummy breakfast!! Funny this is the
2nd one in 3 days. Seeing those claws makes it more obvious they are
more closely related to voles than rats. They use them to burrow
deep dens underground, usually with an underwater entrance. They
don't really hibernate, but will cache food for when the temps are
very cold and/or they are frozen inside their dens, like the
Chipmunks do. Super cute!!! ~ Julie
Steve Spector - Sunday Brunch
Go Slow
March 20, 2022 - Denise Antaki shares husband Joe's photo of her
pretending to buck the rules on Jay Peak today.
"The Jet" is apparently so fast of a ski trail that a skier need
not try to go faster by skiing straight down or tucking in to avoid
wind drag.
Otter... Be Careful!
March 19, 2022 - Julie Ford caught one of her subjects showing an
interest in meeting a couple of her other subjects yesterday just
before dawn. However, when the river otter got within the personal
space of the ring-necked ducks, diving birds, the birds took to
flight!
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Good Morning Starshine!
March 9, 2022 - John Sherffius shares a scene from Ash Street
during Friday's sunrise.
Positively Hopkinton
Hopkinton Police and Hopkinton Special
Olympics to Clash on March 26 Basketball game between HPD and
HSO returns to the Middle School on Saturday, March 26 at noon.
March 18, 2022 - Special Olympics Basketball Coach Alec Levine has
announced that his Special Olympians will again play the Hopkinton
Police this year, on Saturday March 26.
"We've been practicing for this event for months," said Coach
Levine.
"The police have been so busy with the pandemic, I don't believe
they have had even a moment to dribble, let alone work a fast break,"
he added.
Pat O'Brien, retired Hopkinton Police officer,
said today, "Hopkinton Police are looking forward to playing the
Olympians. We have missed the last few years because of COVID and we
will be a little rusty. We hired some new police officers who are
excellent basketball players, so this could be our year to
finally win.
"Officer Powers has been working tirelessly on
his game since he retired. We hope he will leave retirement for this
game and lead us to victory!" HopNews file photo.
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More St. Patrick's Day at Hopkinton Senior
Center
March 18, 2022 - Hopkinton Police had a presence at the Hopkinton Senior
Center yesterday for their St. Patrick's Day festivities. Above,
Officer Moira (Molly) McGaffigan poses with a table of patrons.
From HPD facebook.
Hopkinton residents running for the
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team
Raising funds for cancer research at Dana-Farber
BOSTON – On April 18, Matthew Bruno and James
Casady, are running to defy cancer as a member of the
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 126th Boston
Marathon®. The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team will run
in-person this year and will also offer the option of running
virtually, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Along with more than 500 Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge teammates
from across the United States and around the world, they will run
Massachusetts’ historic marathon route from Hopkinton to Boston to
collectively raise $5.5 million for cancer research at Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute.
This year marks the 33rd annual running of the Dana-Farber Marathon
Challenge (DFMC). One hundred percent of the money raised by the
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team benefits Dana-Farber’s Claudia
Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research, which
supports promising science research in its earliest stages. The
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge has raised more than $105 million for
the Barr Program to date.
In 1990, Dana-Farber was among the first charity organizations to be
recognized by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A), which
organizes the Boston Marathon. The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge
team offers its members extensive fundraising support, training
guidance from 1976 Boston Marathon Men’s Open Division Champion Jack
Fultz, and team training runs. Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge
runners who are not time-qualified for the Boston Marathon receive
an invitational entry into the race.
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge runners include cancer survivors and
patients, and family and friends of those who have been affected by
cancer. Each team member must fulfill a basic fundraising
commitment:
Invitational runners - runners who receive their entry from
Dana-Farber have a fundraising commitment of $7,500.
Own entry runners - runners who have joined the DFMC after
obtaining their own race entry have a fundraising commitment of
$4,000. Virtual runners, runners participating virtually, have a
fundraising commitment of $4,000.
The event you know and love is BACK! We hope you
can join us for the 19th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event, as we
return to an in-person event this year.
Sign up for the in-person 5k or Virtual Option today, and for the
next 48 hours, in-person 5k participants receive the 2019 price of
$35. (In-person 5k price increases to $40 at 12:00 PM Noon (EST) on
Thursday, 3/10.)
Race Date: Saturday, June 18, 2022
5k Race Starts: 8:30am
Where: Hopkinton High School
Virtual participants can complete their own 5k on Saturday, June
18th or Sunday, June 19th.
Thank you for joining us for a day of community and for helping us
raise critical funds for The Angel Fund for ALS Research.
Thank you,
The Sharon Timlin Memorial Event Committee
Happy Tenth Happy 10th Birthday (or Whelp Day, as the dogs
say) to Devaney, seen here with his partner, K9 Unit Trooper Chris
Thurlow. Some of you may recognize the setting of one of the
photos—a replica of the lunch counter in Norman Rockwell’s famous
MSP-related illustration ‘The Runaway.’ ~MSP
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Sweethearts March 17, 2022 - Green is the predominant color
in this photo as John and Ruth sing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart"
together at the Hopkinton Senior Center St. Patrick's Day Party
today. Contributed
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Students
Accepted into Festival
The Hopkinton Music Department is pleased to
announce the following Hopkinton students were accepted to the 2022
Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Junior Central
District Festival.
Auditions for the festival this year were once again accomplished
through a virtual interface. Currently, rehearsal and performances
will be via Zoom in April and May.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Report of tree company working w/o a detail
on Granite Street - GOA,
Sgt. Aaron O'Niel transported driver of DMV to his residence,
Lexus parked in handicapped space - had placard,
needle under Lexus, man in blue raincoat knocking on doors
on Second Road, someone parks in West Main Street yard
and refuses to leave - GOA, car vs deer - mutual aid from
Westrborough,
Upton PD concerned about car in woods, DMV on I-495, more...
March 16, 2022
No Arrests
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Lake Maspenock Cleanup Rescheduled
Saturday's weather is looking
uncooperative so we have moved Lake Cleanup to Sunday, March
20th from 9-12.
We will have a table set up at 9am in
the beach parking lot with a map of the lake and we will be
using the dumpster provided by Parks & Rec. We'll provide you
with trash bags and we'll bring donuts, coffee and post-cleanup
pizza for all volunteers! Everyone will be assigned specific
areas to clean up so we can hopefully hit as many places around
the lake as possible.
We are hoping to take advantage of the
low water level to get areas around the shoreline!
At Cornell's Irish Pub...
Saint Patrick's Day Shenanigans start at Noon here at Cornell's
Irish Pub. So come in for a pint, or a shot, or both. Corned Beef
Dinners and Sandwiches will be served until it is all gone. We have
plenty of green beer, Jameson, Guinness and a bunch or Irish
Specialty Drinks too, like the Green Dublin Martini, a Leprechaun
Mimosa and a Bailey's Mint Martini. There will be plenty of other
surprises to. Wear your green and enjoy Saint Patrick's Day with us!
Abstract Style
March 17, 2022 - Mergansers, diving ducks, far away from the camera
at Bloods Pond today.
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Mia Seeks Support for 2022 Marathon Run
and 26.2 Foundation
Hello
friends!
I have very exciting news-- I am running the 2022 Boston Marathon to
support the 26.2 Foundation!
Donations to the 26.2 Foundation will go towards bettering community
health, encouraging marathon preservation, and strengthening
international ties. The 26.2 Foundation will use funds to build the
International Marathon Center and Center for Human Endurance-- a
museum that will be a hub for heart-healthy education,
cardiovascular training, and a beautiful gathering space in
Hopkinton, my hometown.
I've lived in Hopkinton now twenty years, and am proud to say I have
witnessed MANY Boston Marathon starts. But to be *running* the
famous 26.2 miles to Copley Square is an absolute privilege and a
dream. I ran the 2021 Boston Marathon in October, but this will be
my first Boston Marathon on its original Patriots Day (!!)
Last year, your donations SUCCESSFULLY sponsored and erected the
first sculpture of a woman along the marathon path, a sculpture of
(and created by) the wonderful Bobbi Gibb, first woman to run the
marathon. It also led to programs to get children involved in sport
who otherwise wouldn't have had the opportunity. Furthermore,
donations spurred new programs and initiatives tying together
Hopkinton and cities in Greece and Kenya that will further
international participation and charitable giving :)
The 26.2 Foundation will create spaces and opportunities that honor,
celebrate, and inspire.
If you believe in the power of community health and collaboration,
please consider donating to this cause,
HERE.
~Mia Coutinho
Milford Fire
March 16, 202 - Milford Fire Department received aid from
Westborough, Franklin and Hopkinton early yesterday evening for this
building fire on Haven Street. Hopkinton Water Dept. warns that
hydrants were used and water could need to be run to lose
discoloration. Photo, Westborough Fire Dept.
Tweet From Hopkinton Fire Dept:
E-2,E-3, C-1 working a multiple alarm building fire on Haven Street in Milford pic.twitter.com/6tuLbb05AA
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Peter
John Burdzel, 76, of Hopkinton, passed away on
Monday, March 7, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Born in Augusta, Maine, he was the son of the late Statia (Sliva)
and John A. Burdzel. He was the husband of 50 years to Sharon
(Shuster) Burdzel of Hopkinton.
Peter was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved old cars and
attending car shows, 60’s music, reading and solving puzzles,
spending time with good friends. But most of all he loved his
family, especially his beautiful grandchildren.
Besides his wife, Peter is survived by two sons, Bryan Burdzel and
his wife, Nancy of Upton, and Jeffrey Burdzel and his wife, Olivia
of Richmond, RI; his siblings, Julie Cybart of Beacon Falls, CT,
Vikki Nault and her husband, Jerry of Windsor, ME; grandchildren,
Alyssa, Cooper and Kayla Burdzel and grand-dog, Dany. He also leaves
behind his father-in-law, J. Harold Shuster of Akron, OH;
Brother-in-law, Brian Shuster of Clinton, OH, Tim Shuster (Pam) and
Susan Moore (Ron), of Akron, OH. He is predeceased by his sister,
Barbara Veilleux.
Services are private and are under the care of the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to Dana- Farber Cancer Insitute,
www.dana-farber.org/ or to
a charity of one’s choice.
They are finally back!!! This Coming
Saturday, March 19, 2022:
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
TT unit jacknifed causing damage to Commonwealth Ave lawn,
Walker Street homeowner bothered that a man was sitting on a bike,
3-car MVA on West Main Street - 2 air bag deployments -2 tows
needed,
Medicare fraud confirmed, more...
March 14, 2022
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Gerald
"Gerry" Brodeur, age 82, a 29 year resident of
Nevada, passed away at home on Sunday, March 13th after a lengthy
battle with cancer. Gerry was born in Hopkinton, MA,
of the late George and Ruth Brodeur. He is survived by his brothers
George, Joe and Sister Susan Dubois.
He is predeceased by his wife Judy of 49 years and his son Paul.
Gerry is survived by his sons John and wife Julie of Londonderry, NH
and TJ and wife Susan of Bend, OR. He also leaves behind two
grandchildren, Kyle and Nicholas. Gerry is also survived by his
devoted companion of 10 years, Patricia Kleri, his neighbor Dawn
Farrell, who he considered an adopted daughter, and his beloved dog
Mikey.
Gerry attended Columbia University in New York where he majored in
Economics and played football as a guard and center. While at
Columbia, Gerald received a commission in the US Marine Corps
completing initial officer training prior to graduation.
Gerry began active duty in the Marines in 1961, serving for twenty
years and retiring as a Major. His service included combat tours in
Viet Nam and an advising role during the Yom Kippur War in Israel.
His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service
Medal, Navy Commendation Medals (with Valor), and Combat Action
Ribbon. While on active duty, Gerry became actively involved with
the Toys for Tots program, something that he continued for the
remainder of his life. Gerald was the quintessential Marine as many
of his friends and family will attest.
Following retirement from the Marine Corps, Gerry raised his family
in Hawaii where he worked for several years as a SCUBA diving
instructor and later had a successful career in the electronic
security industry. Gerry was a member of Kaneohe Yacht Club where he
served as Port Captain. Gerry and Judy moved to Las Vegas in 1992
where he continued his career in the security industry until full
retirement. He was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, served as
Treasurer of the Las Vegas Toys for Tots, was President of his Home
Owners association and was an avid golfer.
The family is deeply grateful to the staff at Nathan Adelson
Hospice. A celebration of life will be held at a place and date to
be determined, and his ashes will be scattered in Kaneohe Bay,
Hawaii. Memorial donations can be made to the Las Vegas Toys for
Tots at http://las-vegas-nv.toysfortots.org
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from March 7, 2022 - March 15, 2022
Choose Blue Links to See Town's Property Card
Due to a problem with integration, some of the older links are not working, and so we await the solution.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Unable to locate dog running in and out of
traffic on Pond Street,
small amount of litter on Greenwood Road, Grove Street caller
reporting
vehicles that do not belong, individual on phone worried about her
father,
erratic operator swerving to avoid potholes on Frostpane Lane -
verbal warning,
checked on individual taking a bike for a walk, multiple vehicles
and tents set up at YMCA - checks okay, dog attacked her dog at dog
park,
outside odor of natural gas, Ash Street tree snapped - broke pole -
wires down,
tree down - wires down - on Canterbury Lane - low hanging electrical
wire,
tree on primaries on Winter Street, tree on wires on Clinton, caller found empty alcohol bottles on front
porch for second time -
checking neighbor's camera, dog found, CC fraud, Saddle Hill Road
caller reports her home broken into and things taken, stolen
mailbox, caller repoprts attempted entry into his home - nothing
found,
same caller - different door, mailbox stolen on Ash Street, more...
March 11, 12, 13, 2022
No Arrests
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Holi, the Festival of Colors is here! Bid
farewell to the dreary winter and say hello to Spring!
Celebrate Holi with SACH* and create fun-filled colorful memories
with your loved ones, children, neighbors and friends. Just show up
ready to have fun.(NOTE: Wear old white clothes to
have fun with colors!)
WHEN:April 2nd,
11:00am-2:00pm
WHERE:Weston
Nurseries at the Colosseum
FREE EVENT & OPEN
TO ALL RESIDENTS OF HOPKINTON. Eco-friendly colors will be supplied
by us. Delicious Indian finger food and soft drinks will be
available for purchase from a food vendor.
Help us spread the
word to your friends and neighbors in Hopkinton.
What is Little Birds? Click below for a 20-second answer
and invitation:
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MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH
The National Association for Music Education
(NAfME) officially designates March as Music in Our Schools Month
(MIOSM), a time for educators to raise awareness of the benefits of
music education for all children and that school is where all
children should have access to music.
Hopkinton High School Jazz Ensemble earned a Silver Medal
at the Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators Central District
1 Festival held March 3rd. The ensemble received an invitation to
MAJE State Finals which will take place on March
26th at Norwood High School. Three students were recognized
for outstanding musicianship: Sean Thapa/Bass, Jacob
Chastain/Alto Saxophone, and Ryan Hwang/Drums.
Hopkinton High School has a Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter. This
is the only national honor society for student musicians.
Hopkinton's Tri-M members include 2022 Valedictorian, Celia Jenkins
and 2022 Salutatorian, Olivia Sward!
Luis
Gonzalez, 81, died Friday, March 11, 2022 at his
home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Agustina (Mendez)
Gonzalez, to whom he was married for 61 years. Born in Puerto Rico,
he came to the United States when he was 19 years old. He worked in
the maintenance departments of Holliston and Hopkinton Schools for
31 years.
In addition to his wife, Luis is survived by his son Lou Gonzalez of
Hopkinton and his daughters Martita Gonzalez of Hopkinton and Evelyn
Gonzalez of Milford. He also leaves his grandchildren Joseph
Gonzalez of Milford, Gina Gonzalez of Grafton and Kayla Gonzalez of
Grafton, and his brother Angel of Puerto Rico.
The funeral will be held Friday, March 18, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. from
the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street. A funeral Mass
will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church,
20 ChurchStreet. Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday,
March 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks
Rd, Waltham, MA 02452.
Hopkinton Democratic Town Caucus
Open to the public; registered Hopkinton
Democrats invited to participate.
Hopkinton, MA. March 6, 2022: The Hopkinton Democratic Town
Committee (HDTC) will be holding its nominating caucus for the
May town elections on Friday, April 8, at 6:30 PM
at the Hopkinton Town Hall in Room 215 (Select Board room), 18
Main Street, Hopkinton. Check-in and registration will begin at
6:00 PM.
Registered Hopkinton Democrats or Unenrolled Voters who switch
to Democrat that night may vote. Unenrolled voters must have
been registered as Unenrolled for at least one week prior to the
caucus. Republicans and 3rd Party voters may not participate in
the caucus.
The Hopkinton Democratic Town Caucus (April 8th) is to nominate
and endorse candidates for the local town election in Hopkinton
on May 16th.
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.
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Select Board Votes to Include Two Newly
Opened School Committee Seats On Ballot
Openings as a result of two
resignations
Read steps for running below
March
12, 2022 — Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Town Clerk Connor Degan
report that two seats on the Hopkinton School Committee will be
included on the ballot for the upcoming spring Town Election
following the recent resignations of two School Committee members.
(Photo, Board Chair Irfan Nasrullah).
Rather than appoint temporary replacements, the Town chose to add
the positions to the ballot for the May 16 Annual Town Election. The
decision was made during a special meeting of the Hopkinton Select
Board Saturday morning by a unanimous, affirmative vote.
Following the affirmative vote, any registered voter of the Town of
Hopkinton may appear in person at the Town Clerk's Office, 18 Main
St., to declare their intent to run. Individuals must declare which
seat they intend to run for as there are multiple seats of varying
term lengths on the ballot.
The candidate must then collect the signatures of at least 50
registered Town voters to return to the Clerk's office for
verification and certification. All signatures must be returned so
they can counted before 5 p.m. on Monday, March 28 in order for the
candidate to qualify for inclusion on the ballot.
Intending individuals may also get on the ballot through the process
of local political party committee caucuses which can nominate
candidates for the ballot if the candidate is a member of that
political party.
Any questions regarding the process should be directed to Town Clerk
Degan at cdegan@hopkintonma.gov or 508-497-9710.
"We are grateful to both members for the time they dedicated and
contributions they made in support of our Hopkinton Public Schools,"
said Select Board Chair Irfan Nasrullah. "The members of our School
Committee play a crucial role in our community by planning for the
future of our schools and ensuring that the district is
well-positioned to serve Hopkinton's students and educators."
Town of Hopkinton Press Release. Photo from HCAM capture.
M.
Geraldine Silvestro, 80, a former Hopkinton
resident, died March 9, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the
late Sebastian R. Silvestro, who died in February 2016, and the
mother tothe late Camilla Ann Silvestro who died in 1970. Born in
Wellesley, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna
(Cameron) Rooney.
She was a 1958 graduate of Wellesley High School and went on to
attend hairdressing school. She worked for many years as a
hairstylist and owned shops in Wellesley and Hopkinton before
working full time for Bose Corp. of Framingham and hairdressing
part-time from home. Once retired she spent a good deal of her time
volunteering for the Hopkinton Senior Center.
"Jerri's" favorite activities always involved family. Whether it was
summers on Newfound Lake, her time in Onset, extended family
gatherings around the pool, a Silvestro gathering of which there
were many, or having half the neighborhood kids over, it didn't
matter; everyone was treated as family.
She is survived by her daughters Kelli A. Silvestro of Taunton, MA,
Kerra L. Silvestro of Port St. Lucie, FL, and her son Sebastian
J.Silvestro and his wife Heather Clary of Annapolis MD. She also
leaves behind three amazing grandchildren, Xavier Rogers and
Alexandra Rogers of Port St Lucie, FL and O'Neil R. Silvestro of
Annapolis, MD as well as her sister Betty Ann Jacobs of Antonio, TX.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10:30
a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton.
Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Natick. Calling hours will
be held prior to the funeral from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton.
Donations may be made to: Hospice Services of Massachusetts, 10
Riverside Dr, Lakeville, MA 02347
MassDOT Project Number: 606043
Construction Advisory No. 25 March 11, 2022 Work on the Main Street
Corridor Project will begin starting on March 14, 2022. Two Week
Look Ahead Please be advised that this schedule may change due to
weather conditions 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 March 14,
2022 to March 17, 2022:
• Mobilize to Jobsite
• Traffic Signals Installation What to Expect for the Week of March
21, 2022 to March 25, 2021
• Traffic Signal Conduits installation at intersection between Wood
Street and Main Street
• Restart utility work along Main Street in front of the Fire
Station and CVS.
• Delivery of Electric materials No disruptions from the 135/85
intersection to Ash Street will occur until after the Boston
Marathon is completed. Additional information about the Main Street
Corridor project is available on the Town'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.
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Never Left Home March
11, 2022 - In answer to a question, Julie replies, "Cardinals
don't migrate. They stay all winter; he is molting into his
spring/summer feathers now, that's why you see some variation in
colors right now."
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Happy Retirement March 11, 2022 - From February facebook:
"HFD would like to wish our Administrative Assistant Mary Carver the
best of luck in her retirement after 25 years of service with the
department!"
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Caller reported back window of a vehicle is
not cleared -
Officer Jay Deiana spoke with suspect at intersection, Officer Moira McGaffigan at Senior Center for
community relations,
Sgt. Aaron O'Neil assisted with traffic on West Main,
caller reported when she stopped for pedestrians to cross on
Main Street, two vehicles passed her, Ashland PD reports dirt
bikes doing wheelies in Hopkinton, courtesy transport for no gas,
male in blue hoodie on Woodview Way yelling in Spanish -
was regarding an auto repair, more... Photo of Hopkinton firefighters Mayhew St fire by Matt Gregoire
March 10, 2022
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Emergency Meeting of Select Board to be Held
11:00 am Saturday, March 12, 2022
Choose this to
Open Agenda and Zoom Meeting Link To deliberate on placing two School Committee Vacancies on
Ballot
Special Hopkinton School Committee Meeting
5:00 pm on
ZOOM & LIVE on HCAM
Friday, March 11, 2022
Announcing School Committee Vacancies as a Result of 2 Resignations
Hopkinton
Election 2022
Candidates who have taken out
nomination papers for local office:
Here is the updated information on
what we have so far in the order the papers were issued the
ones in bold have had at least 50 signatures
verified and are on the ballot (it doesn't mean the others are
short, just that we are still working on them), In addition,
people may get on the ballot by nomination at their party's
caucus:
Nancy
Richards-Cavanaugh, 25 Priscilla Road, School Committee,
3yr term, candidate for
re-election, Dem
Connor Degan, 48
Hillcrest Drive, Town Clerk, 3yr term, candidate for
re-election, Dem
Ronny Priefer, 31
Huckleberry Road, Planning Board, 5yr term, Dem
Cynthia Esthimer, 118
Hayward Street, Parks & Recreation, 3yr term, candidate for
re-election, Dem
Michael Hayes, 1 Third
Road, Constable, 3yr term, candidate for
re-election, Dem
Kyla McSweeney, 71 Spruce
Street, Cemetery Commission, 3yr term, candidate for
re-election, Democratic
Shahidul Mannan, 274
Ash Street, Select Board, 3yr term, Dem
Anne Beauchamp, 52
Teresa Road, Library Board of Trustees, 2yr unexpired
term, Dem
Mary Jo LaFreniere, 18
Walcott Valley Drive, Select Board, 3yr term, candidate for
re-election, Dem
Maria "Elyse" Barrett Mihajloski, 19 Walcott
Street, Planning Board, 1yr unexpired term, Dem (does
not intend to file papers for this seat)
Rebeka Hoffman, 12 Mt.
Auburn Street, Housing Authority, 5yr term, candidate for
re-election, Dem
Susan Porter, 348 Wood
Street, Library Board of Trustees, 3yr term, candidate for
re-election, Dem
Nancy Drawe, 13 Davis
Road, Housing Authority, 2yr unexpired term, Dem
Ellen Rutter, 24 Forest
Lane, Town Moderator, 3yr term, Dem
John Cardillo, 84 Winter Street, Constable, 3yr
term, Unenrolled (does not intend to file
papers for this seat)
Richard Jacobs, 74 Front
Street, Board of Health, 3yr term, candidate for
re-election, Unenrolled
John Cardillo, 84
Winter Street, Constable, 2yr unexpired term, Unenrolled
Maria "Elyse" Barrett Mihajloski, 19 Walcott Street,
Planning Board, 5yr term, Dem Linda Kimball, 1 Davis Road, Cemetery Commission,
2yr unexpired term, Unenrolled
Susan Kurys, 29 Forest
Lane, Commissioners of Trust Funds, 3yr term, candidate for
re-election, Dem
David Dollenmayer, 6
Proctor Street, Library Board of Trustees, 3yr term,
Dem
Beth Malloy, 190
Lumber Street, Constable, 2yr unexpired term, Dem
Christopher Melton, 46
Wedgewood Drive, School Committee, 3yr term, Rep
Michael Torosian, 1
Colonial Ave, Constable, 2yr unexpired term, Unenrolled
Francis Deyoung, 3
Doyle Lane, Planning Board, 1yr unexpired term, candidate of
re-election, Unenrolled
Linda Di Bona, 16 Davis Road, Housing Authority, 2yr
unexpired term, Unenrolled
Peter Mimmo, 0 Sanctuary Lane, Board of Assessors, 3yr
term, Dem
Fish for Breakfast? March 10, 2022 - Why not? It's Lent!
Hopkinton photographer John Collins shares this photo from yesterday
in the Everglades of a great blue heron about to devour a Mayan
cichlid.
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Special Hopkinton School Committee Meeting
5:00 pm on
ZOOM & LIVE on HCAM
Friday, March 11, 2022
Announcing School Committee Vacancies as a Result of 2 Resignations
John S. Kelley to Lead Commercial Lending Team
WHITINSVILLE,
MA – (March 9, 2022) – UniBank, the largest Mutual Community Bank in
Central Massachusetts, recently announced that John S. Kelley will
lead the Commercial Lending team based in Worcester, MA.
John stated, "Our Commercial Lending team has done an incredible job
supporting our customers with complex and multi-layered loans over
the years. As a $2.5B (Assets) bank, we are positioned well to
continue to support current and new business which in turn, ignites
the growth and renaissance of Worcester that we are all
experiencing. I’m looking forward to leading our team in this growth
period.”
Christopher Foley, President of UniBank, stated, “John has been a
valuable leader at UniBank utilizing his 40 years of Commercial
Lending experience and relationships built. He has been integral in
our Commercial growth within Worcester and throughout Central
Massachusetts and I look forward to this next chapter of his
leadership with UniBank.”
UniBank is rooted in the Blackstone Valley with assets of $2.5
billion as of September 30, 2021. A full-service, mutually owned
community bank, UniBank has branches in Central Massachusetts and
the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. UniBank is dedicated to
contributing to the overall quality of life and economic health of
the communities it serves, while maintaining a high level of
financial soundness and integrity. UniBank is an Equal Housing
Lender and Member FDIC and Member DIF. UniBank NMLS #583135. The
company website is www.unibank.com
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Chief Joseph Bennett
reports that the Hopkinton Police Department will be conducting
underage Alcohol Compliance Checks over the next few months. The
Hopkinton Police will visit each licensed establishment to ensure
compliance with all the rules, regulations, and policies related to
selling or furnishing an alcoholic beverage to a person under 21.
These laws, rules, and regulations can be found utilizing the
following resources:
1. Chapter 138 (
www.malegislature.gov
2.
http://www.mass.gov/abcc/regsanddecisions.htm
These Compliance Checks are part of the Town of Hopkinton’s
continued efforts to revent problems related to underage alcohol
consumption, curb alcohol abuse and reduce Operating Under the
Influence (OUI) incidents involving teenagers. The
Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission requires that
local authorities notify the public that they intend to conduct
compliance checks prior to doing so.
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Hopkinton Marathon Fund Scholarships
2022
Eligibility: Hopkinton Resident/High School Graduating Senior
Accepted to a 2 or 4 year college/university
Lettered in at least one varsity sport in high school
Awards: Six, Twelve Hundred Dollar ($1,200) Scholarships
Application deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Fillable Form
Must be delivered or mailed to: Hopkinton Town Hall, 18 Main Street,
Hopkinton, MA 01748,
Attn: Elaine Lazarus, or emailed to:
elainel@hopkintonma.gov
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Dead and fallen tree on Granite Street,
branch in roadway
on Winter Street, unable to locate 2 dogs running freely
on Spring Street, reporting party on Castle Hill Road has
dogs in custody, more...
March 8, 2022 No Arrests
Two School Committee Members Resign Within Hours of One Another,
Meg Tyler and Joe Markey, Each Effective Immediately.
Below, a composite of two separate emails. Photos are screenshots from HCAM School
Committee recording.
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Timlin Race is Live on June 18,
2022
The event you know and love is BACK! We hope you
can join us for the 19th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event, as we
return to an in-person event this year.
Sign up for the in-person 5k or Virtual Option today, and for the
next 48 hours, in-person 5k participants receive the 2019 price of
$35. (In-person 5k price increases to $40 at 12:00 PM Noon (EST) on
Thursday, 3/10.)
Race Date: Saturday, June 18, 2022
5k Race Starts: 8:30am
Where: Hopkinton High School
Virtual participants can complete their own 5k on Saturday, June
18th or Sunday, June 19th.
Thank you for joining us for a day of community and for helping us
raise critical funds for The Angel Fund for ALS Research.
Thank you,
The Sharon Timlin Memorial Event Committee
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The Troop Goes Marching On ...
On Friday, 4 March 2022, another successful
Veterans Breakfast was hosted at the Hopkinton Senior Center. With
support from MetroWest Veterans Services, 'Dunkin, and the Garden
Club, about 4-dozen veterans and friends gathered for good chow and
camaraderie. The main theme was hearing about Hopkinton veterans
past and present. Exploits of specific Hopkinton veterans of WW II
and the Viet Nam conflict were examined.
The photo shows a sampling of veterans who participated in the
breakfast discussion: L to R, Bob Chesmore (USN), Jim Rose (Army and
USAF), Art Brooks (USN), Mike Boelsen (Army), Bob Letendre (Army),
Pat Lynch (USMC), and John Graham (USMC). Messrs. Boelsen, Lynch,
and Graham are holding copies of "Yank" magazine from 1945. The
first-hand commentary of the 1940s contributed to a sharper
understanding of what veterans experienced.
Plans are under way for the next Veterans Breakfast on 1 April 2022,
the first Friday of the month. It is the anniversary of the beach
assault on Okinawa, the last Big Battle of WW II. Two dozen
Hopkintonians participated in that battle,
www.hpkmam.wixsite.com/hopvetsonokinawa/news-and-events
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Disaster Medicine
March 8, 2022 - Hopkinton Fire Chief William Miller yesterday
afternoon took a medical group out of Beth Israel studying disaster
medicine on a tour of the Hopkinton Common and Start area of the
Boston Marathon.
TOWN OF HOPKINTON Hopkinton Water Department located in Hopkinton,
Massachusetts has levels of PFAS6 above the Drinking Water Standard:
Read
notice.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Assist College Student with Interview, Community Policing
on Mayhew Street, SSN stolen, resident broke
off main
water shut off and water is flooding - Water Dept to shut
water at roadway, woman says she "almost gets killed" when on
Main Street - no action requested - just log it, damaged vehicle in
West
Main Street lot all day, Woodview Way rental office would like
an individual removed, children playing "ding dong ditch"
on Carriage Hill Road, suspicious teens may have caused
damage on Davenport Lane, unattended dog on Overlook Road,
debit card found on street, suspicious driving on Oakhurst Road,
one adult - one puppy St. Bernard type loose on Whalen Road,
bobcat not acting right in Elm Street back yard, possible
stolen credit card, Ding Dong Ditch at 3:30 am - found nips later on
-
advised to call right away next time, MVA on Main Street - no PI,
keep peace during custody swap, check barn on Clinton Street,
Ding Dong Ditch on "A" Street, more...
March 4, 5, 6, 2022
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from February 28, 2022 - March 6, 2022
Choose Blue Links to See Town's Property Card
Due to a problem with integration, some of the older links are not working, and so we await the solution.
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Look, Ma. No Wings!
March 7, 2022 - Thanks again to Julie Ford for not only a great
photo, but one of a type we've never seen.
Remember Your Sticker!
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Proper Paw-wear
March 5, 2022 - On Walcott Street today, Yulma makes sure that
Lucky's paws are securely in his paw-wear.
Today
March 5, 2022 - We don't know who they are, but who wouldn't want to
bring some furniture, charcoal grill, fishing gear and skates onto
the Hopkinton Reservoir in 39° F weather? Just don't forget the hot
dog!
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Fly Like an Eagle?
March 5, 2022 - Not really! This turkey vulture hanging around the
entrance to Hopkinton State Park this afternoon rode around above
the photographer in the thermals, each circle bringing it slowly higher
and further way, never flapping its wings once, perhaps reached 20
mph in its life. An eagle's flight is faster and more determined. A
diving eagle looks like it is jet-propelled, even for a short
distance, and can reach up to 99 mph.
Not Sure?
March 5, 2022 - We are not sure why it is taking so long to transfer
the wires from the leaning poles, to the newly installed ones.
The deer on the bottom right is still waiting to cross.
Eligibility: Hopkinton Resident/High School Graduating Senior
Accepted to a 2 or 4 year college/university
Lettered in at least one varsity sport in high school
Awards: Six, Twelve Hundred Dollar ($1,200) Scholarships
Application deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Must be delivered or mailed to: Hopkinton Town Hall, 18 Main Street,
Hopkinton, MA 01748, Attn: Elaine Lazarus, or emailed to:
elainel@hopkintonma.gov
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Private Elementary and Middle School for Kindergarten - Grade 9
Additional Fuel Assistance Funds Available
March
4, 2022 - The Town of Hopkinton is partnering with Eversource to
raise awareness of additional fuel assistance funds available from
the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help pay energy
bills. This includes federal weatherization funds to reduce energy
bills by making your home more energy efficient. To apply for Fuel
Assistance, please contact your local community action agency or
find your agency at www.Mass211.org
.
If you or someone you know is having trouble keeping up with energy
bills, Eversource offers many programs and payment plans to help
lower monthly payments. To find the right options, call Eversource
at 866-861-6225 (Eastern Massachusetts) or 877-963-2632 (Western
Massachusetts). You may also visit Eversource.com/billhelp.
There is a plan for everyone, including:
State and Federal Assistance Plans
Get help for your heating bills with Fuel Assistance and the Good
Neighbor Energy Fund at
www.MAGoodNeighbor.org
Renters can receive assistance for past due electric bills and rent
through Massachusetts’ Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Visit
www.Mass211.org or call
211.
Protection Plans
Keep your energy service on while you get caught up on your bill
with a protection plan for customers facing a financial or medical
hardship.
Payment Assistance Programs and Plans
You may be eligible for a Discount Rate of 36% off your electric
bill. For more information on eligibility requirements, please visit
Eversource.com.
Lower your monthly payment and eliminate a past due account balance
with programs like New Start.
Take advantage of extended payment plans, or tame seasonal spikes in
your energy bills by paying a fixed amount each month with Budget
Billing.
Energy Efficiency Plans
Eversource can help you find ways to make your home more
comfortable, while lowering your energy usage and bill. No-cost
solutions are available for qualifying customers.
Please help us raise awareness about additional fuel assistance
available, by sharing this important information with family,
friends and neighbors. ~ Press Release
Trooper Fatally Injured on Route 93,
Stoneham
March 4, 2022 - Trooper Tamar Bucci gave her life in the line of
duty last night when her cruiser was struck by a gas tanker as she
attempted to drive up to and assist a disabled motorist. We are
heartbroken for her loss. ~ Massachusets State Police
Remarks by Colonel Christopher Mason
Order from Governor Baker:
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has
ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state
buildings beginning immediately until further notice in honor of
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci who died tragically
yesterday evening. Updates regarding date of interment to follow.
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
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Canty's Underdog Scholarship Fund has
Boston Marathon Runner
Canty's
Underdog Scholarship is being offered in memory of Brad Canty, Class
of 2018. Brad had to work harder than most due to gastrointestinal
and immune issues, causing him frequent school absences. This did
not take away from him being a thoughtful, kind, compassionate young
man who would go out of his way to make some else’s day better.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a student who has
strength of character, a deserving student who may have gone
unrecognized while in high school. We want you to know you were
seen!
There will be 10 scholarships awarded in the amount of $1000 each to
qualified seniors.
Applicants will have demonstrated good character, kindness and
empathy towards others. Applicants may have also overcome health
challenges, had to work really hard on school work and/or overcome
obstacles. Other criteria include: be a Hopkinton resident and
graduating senior who has been accepted to a post-secondary program.
Applications are available in the High School Counseling Office or
by downloading through Naviance on the Hopkinton High School
website. Deadline: April 14, 2022.
This year Kayla McCann is running the Boston Marathon to support the
Cantys Underdog Scholarship fund. Support her if you can
https://gofund.me/b8370473
or mail checks to Canty Underdog Scholarship Fund, 5 Cunningham St.,
Hopkinton, MA 01748.
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Three-Alarm
Hopkinton Fire Caused by Improper Disposal of Smoking Materials
Fire Officials Remind Smokers: Put It Out, All the Way, Every Time
HOPKINTON—A three-alarm fire on Mayhew Street
started with the improper disposal of smoking materials, Hopkinton
Fire Chief William R. Miller and State Fire Marshal Peter J.
Ostroskey said.
“As spring approaches, we see more people coming out of the house to
smoke on porches and stairways,” said Chief Miller. “There’s no safe
way to smoke, but if you must smoke then be sure to use a sturdy
ashtray with water or sand. Too many home fires start when smoking
materials are stubbed out on a railing or stairway, or flicked into
a planter or mulch.”
“There are no smoke alarms on the outside of a house,” said State
Fire Marshal Ostroskey. “A fire on the porch or in debris along the
side of the building can get a foothold before anyone knows it’s
started, allowing it to spread further and cause more damage before
firefighters arrive. That’s why it’s so important to put it out, all
the way, every time.”
Fires caused by smoking materials are the leading cause of fire
fatalities in Massachusetts, outnumbering all other known causes
combined in 2020.
“Fortunately, this fire took place during the day and there were no
injuries,” said Chief Miller and State Fire Marshal Ostroskey. “If
it had been late at night, while people were sleeping, it could have
led to a devastating tragedy.”
Hopkinton firefighters responded to a 9-1-1 call at about 12:30 on
Tuesday afternoon and found heavy smoke and flames showing from a
second-floor porch on the left side of the building, with flames
extending into the third floor and attic. A second and third alarm
were struck because an aggressive attack on the fire required
additional manpower, and firefighters were able to bring it under
control in about an hour.
Firefighters from Upton, Ashland, Southborough, Westborough,
Milford, Hopedale, and Framingham provided mutual aid at the scene,
and firefighters from Northborough covered Hopkinton stations. The
Department of Fire Services deployed Rehab 7, a custom support
apparatus that provides heat, hydration, and other services to
assist first responders.
The cause of the fire was jointly investigated by the Hopkinton Fire
Department and the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit
assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office. ~ Fire Marshall
Press Release
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Assist FD on West Main, bus unable to get
past tree work
trucks, TT broken down on Elm Street, assist FD on Country Way,
caller reports traffic signals out at South Street, caller complaint
regarding traffic on Grove Street, report of elderly man sitting in
car
with hazards on turned out to be a young man waiting for tow,
on West Main Street caller almost pushed of the road by MV
that did not merge, 2 older dogs running loose on Church Street,
more...
March 2, 2022
International Marathon Center Slideshow Presentation March 3, 2022 - Guests at Faith Community
Church last evening, compliments of the 26.2 Foundation, were
treated to a slideshow presentation and a narrative about the
International Marathon Center that will be built on leased land (99
yrs.) before the one-mile mark of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon. Choose
to watch the slides as a video on our YouTube channel above, where
viewers will be able to choose full screen as well as pause. It is
not just about the Boston Marathon, it goes all the way back to the
plains of Marathon, Greece. Additionally, the canned background
volume can be adjusted as well. We will look for the presentation by
HCAM, with actual live audio and video, after they post-produce it.
Photo below, Rick Hoyt, left, and brother Russ, who is the President
and CEO of The Hoyt Foundation. Rick and his father, the late Rick
Hoyt, were favorites in the Boston Marathon, drawing cheers from all
they passed.
Below, left photo, from left, Greece Consul General Stratos
Efthymiou and Design Principal Terence Healy. Right photo, Timothy
Kilduff, Founder of the 26.2 Foundation, wraps up the evening.
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School District Asks for Parents' Assistance
February 28,
2022. Good morning Hopkinton Middle School families:
Let
us begin by noting that Hopkinton is a vibrant multicultural
community--growing more so all the time. As a community, we need to
create a Pre-K to 12 School district that celebrates our diversity
and honors civility. Accordingly, we are writing with important
information regarding respect and civility, and we are looking for
your assistance in educating your children.
There is no doubt that the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic
have impacted our children. In many cases the isolation has
increased their social media use and access to other online
entertainment such as YouTube and Tik Tok. Further, the isolation
has stunted their social-emotional growth. In our schools we are
seeing sixth graders with the social skills of fourth graders, for
example, and this appears to be true at all grade levels. Naturally,
we are doing all we can to grow students' social skills.
Another thing we are finding--related in part, but not entirely, to
the use of social media and online sources as well as a lack of
social skills--is that students fail to act with respect for and
civility among their peers. The lack of respect and civility is
manifesting in ways that violate students’ civil and human rights.
In the last month at the middle school we have seen racial,
religious, gender and sexual-identity slurs, among discriminatory
behaviors and violations of civil rights. This must stop.
This morning, we held an assembly with each middle school team in
which we discussed respect, civility and the role that each of us
plays in our school community. As a school, we are bringing in
speakers to talk to students about bullying, continuing working with
the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to educate our kids, and providing
professional development resources for faculty and resources for
families. We need parents’ help. We ask that you talk to your
children about topics such as microaggressions, slurs of any kind,
civil rights, and basic respect and civility. With the rise of
students being on social media as a source of entertainment, and
with students not having the skills to comprehend the damage being
done to others, it seems to our children that behavior is validated
and acceptable. It is not. We need your help in messaging that.
Students will be held accountable. Our expectation is that every
human being, every learner, every adult will be treated with respect
in our schools and, hopefully, in our world.
Hopkinton Middle School administration and counseling department are
very prepared to work with our kids both in classrooms and on an
individual basis. We appreciate the assistance you can provide as
families.
With a commitment to making our schools safe and welcoming places
for all,
Carol Cavanaugh, Superintendent of Schools
Alan Keller, Hopkinton Middle School Principal
Select Board Approves New Police Officer Hire, Matthew LaTour March 2, 2022 - Last evening, the Selectboard
appointed candidate Matthew LaTour as Hopkinton's newest Police
Officer. Officer LaTour was the choice of Chief of Police Joseph
Bennett, Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Director of Human Resources
Maria Casey, and was voted in the affirmative by all five members.
More business can be seen in
Actions Taken.
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Maine Cabin Hideaway Yields Fugutive from New
Bedford
A Massachusetts State
Police Trooper assigned to the Department’s Violent Fugitive
Apprehension Section and a New Bedford Police Detective, along with
federal and Maine law enforcement authorities, on Monday captured a
man wanted for a New Bedford shooting. The apprehension team
arrested TYLOR SANTOS, 29, in an operation in Embden, Maine on a
frigid
early morning.
SANTOS, of New Bedford, is wanted for the Jan. 6 shooting of his
ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in that city. Following that non-fatal
shooting, New Bedford Detectives and MSP Troopers conducted a
variety of investigative techniques in an attempt to locate SANTOS,
leading them to determine that he had travelled to Maine immediately
after the incident.
Further investigation by the MSP Violent Fugitive Apprehension
Section, New Bedford Police, United States Marshals Service, and the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led
investigators to conclude that SANTOS was likely hiding out at a
residence (pictured) on Embden Pond in the town of Embden, a small
town in Somerset County in central Maine, northwest of Bangor.
Early Monday morning, MSP VFAS Trooper Phil Giardino and New Bedford
Police Detective Jason Gangi joined members of the Maine Violent
Offender Task Force, Maine State Police Tactical Team, US Marshals
Service-Maine District, ATF and Drug Enforcement Administration to
search a house on East Shore Road in Embden.
As team members approached, SANTOS ran from the rear of the house
onto frozen Embden Pond. As Troopers, Officers and Deputy Marshals
continued after the suspect he retreated into the home. With the
house surrounded, SANTOS eventually surrendered. He was arrested on
several warrants charging him with multiple offenses related to the
shooting as well as to other incidents. These include assault with a
dangerous weapon, attempted assault and battery with a firearm,
domestic assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous
weapon, strangulation or suffocation, threats to commit a crime,
various firearms offenses, possession of a Class A narcotic with
intent to distribute; and motor vehicle offenses.
Authorities are arranging to rendite SANTOS to Massachusetts to
answer to the charges. Press release
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Ticketing vehicle at high school, 5 units on
scene at fire on
Mayhew Street to make sure kids get home safely,
2-car MVA on Main Street
- no PI, fraud reported from Warmstone Way,
MVA on Cedar Street ext. - no PI
March 1, 2022
MILFORD REGIONAL E.R. CHIEF TO RUN BOSTON MARATHON TO SUPPORT
HOSPITAL, FRONT-LINE WORKERS
Milford,
Mass.— March 2, 2022 - The leader of Milford Regional Medical
Center’s Emergency Department is lacing up for the 126th Boston
Marathon to raise funds for the medical center, and in honor of his
colleagues who have had their own physical and emotional endurance
tested amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeffrey Hopkins, MD, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine
at Milford Regional, is running this year’s Boston Marathon on April
18 on behalf of Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation.
“Every day we come in and see people basically running a marathon of
their own. Seems like it’s never-ending and there’s never going to
be that finish line with COVID,” says Hopkins, who has been training
for the past several weeks in the cold, snow and fluctuating New
England climate, and is taking his inspiration from the people he
works with every day – from the ancillary and support staff to the
doctors and nurses.
“Just seeing my colleagues’ endurance, their perseverance, their
commitment….it’s been inspiring to see everyone continue to battle
COVID over the past two years,” he says. “I guess I’m a glutton for
punishment because I figured to show support, what better way than
to do something that required a lot of endurance and commitment? And
it’s going to be really painful, but hopefully we’ll bring some good
and return some much-needed funds and attention to the front-line
providers who have been running a marathon of their own for the past
couple years.”
Shefali Desai, chair of Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation Board
of Trustees, praises Dr. Hopkins’ commitment to his colleagues and
community.
“Dr. Hopkins is one of the strongest leaders I’ve had the pleasure
working alongside,” says Mrs. Desai. “His support of Milford
Regional Medical Center reaches over many facets of the organization
including his enthusiasm surrounding philanthropy and the Healthcare
Foundation. His commitment to the 2022 Boston Marathon in support of
the Medical Center is a true inspiration and testament to his
dedication to our community.”
To make a donation in support of Dr. Hopkins, visit
HERE.
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More Photos From Mayhew Street Fire Scene March 1, 2022 - More photos from Mayhew
Street fire scene. First on left below, an anonymous
contribution.
From Hopkinton Fire Chief William
Miller: Hopkinton Fire Department Responds to
3-Alarm Fire in Multi-Unit Residence
HOPKINTON — Chief William Miller reports
that the Hopkinton Fire Department and its mutual aid partners
extinguished a 3-alarm fire in a multi-family home on Mayhew
Street Tuesday afternoon.
Hopkinton Fire responded to a 911 call at approximately 12:30
p.m. for the report of a fire in a multi-family home at 10
Mayhew St.
Upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire showing from a second
floor porch on the left side of the home, with flames extending
into the second floor and attic.
A second and third alarm were struck because an aggressive
attack on the fire required additional manpower to open up walls
and ceilings and get at the deep-seated flames.
The fire was under control at approximately 1:30 p.m. There were
no reported injuries.
The cause is under investigation by the Hopkinton Fire
Department and the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation
Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Six residents of the home were displaced. The American Red Cross
of Massachusetts is providing support to those displaced.
Firefighters from Upton, Ashland, Southborough, Westborough,
Milford, Hopedale and Framingham provided mutual aid at the
scene, and firefighters from Northborough covered Hopkinton
stations.
"I'd like to thank all of our mutual aid partners for their
vital assistance, and all of the firefighters who responded for
a job well done," said Chief Miller. "This was a tough fire and
everyone did an outstanding job." ~Press Release
3-Alarm Fire on Mayhew Street
March 11, 2022 - A multiple alarm fire on
Mayhew Street brought firefighters with multiples of equipment from
all of the surrounding towns for mutual aid, station coverage
and rehab. A sole occupant escaped with her dog unharmed
before firefighters arrived. The fire appeared containdd to third
floor. More photos later.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Loud music on Clinton Street, tree on wires
on Winter Street,
2-car MVA on Revolutionary Way - no airbag - no PI,
caller concerned that self-styled missionaries at her door
actually targeted her specifically, vehicle vandalized on
Revolutionary Way, found no problems with reportedly
malfunctioning traffic signals on Main Street, well-being check
on senior citizen, TT unit took wire down on Downey Place,
2-car MVA on Grove Street - no PI...
The First Friday is LIVE and in Person!
Again!
Hopkinton Center for the Arts First Friday Open Mic
featuring Roberta Lamb
Calling all singers (and people who love to listen to people
sing)!
Our
monthly First Friday Open Mic is a great way for singers to put
themselves in front of a very supportive and fun crowd and to
learn by watching other singers. Our open mics are hosted by
Jack Byrne. Each month's open mic will feature a different
singer/songwriter.
Socializing and sign-up will take place from 7:30 to 8:00 pm.
Featured singer will start after first round of open mic singers
is complete based on sign-ups. The event will end at 10:00 pm.
If there's time, we will allow singers to perform another round.
A singer songwriter with unique influences, Roberta Lamb draws
on her classical vocal training, her love of blues and pop, and
her appreciation for a timeless tune to entertain at a variety
of venues. A native Texan, she’s based out of Rhode Island, and
she can be found performing gigs at cafes, folk festivals,
farmers markets and wherever artists share their voices in New
England, New York and now, since Covid-19, in Israel, the UK and
Germany, so far. Her music, including her album, Not Your Mama’s
Blues, is streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and
Bandcamp.
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Don't Miss the March Vets Breakfast
Friday, 4 March 2022, 0900 hours, Hopkinton Senior Center
The gathering will be sponsored by MetroWest Veterans
Services.
All veterans are welcome to share in the
camaraderie of fellow vets. In addition to great chow there will
be remembrances of lost comrades, and identifying those on "sick
call."
We will recall several past military events that happened on
March 4th, and entertain sports fans with baseball events from
March 4th. Last month's discussions will be extended to include
past significant events of selected Hopkinton veterans. Future
veterans activities planned for Hopkinton will be announced.
We must follow some COVID protocols. When possible, fewer
persons per table. And masks are required in the building
whether you are inoculated or not.
The Hopkinton Women’s Club will be
holding its monthly meeting on Monday, March 14, 2022, 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.
PROGRAM: The program following the
business meeting will be a presentation by Jeff Doherty of Angel’s
Garden Center. Jeff is a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist. He
will share helpful hints as we look forward to spring plantings.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
TT unit stuck at the closed bridge on Fruit Street,
unemployment fraud, low-hanging wires on Saddle Hill Road,
MVA on Wood Street - had to search for operator - outcome not
listed,
hit and run MVA in parking lot on West Main Street, MVA on
Hayden Rowe Street - no PI, unknown Apple Air Tag is in caller's
vicinity,
speeding on Stoney Brook Road due to Fruit Street Bridge closing,
more...
A Bird of a Different Color
February 28, 2022 - Dave says that the American Gold Finch loses its
distinctive golden color in the winter, as evidenced by the beauty
above, photographed last week.
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from February 21, 2022 - February 27, 2022
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not working, and so we await the solution.
Good Eye
February 27, 2022 - State Senator Karen Spilka does not only know
how to be a great Massachusetts Senate President, but has a great
eye for a photograph, too. Anyone who knows President Spilka knows
why there is no bearskin rug in this photo for facebook, and why her
dog is named Lincoln. Photo by Karen Spilka.
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Premiere Performance for Brady Wells February 26, 2022 - Yes, that's Bill's Pizzeria in the middle of
their dining/lounge area makeover, and in the middle of the photo is
Brady Wells, standing in for Ricardo Barraza, who was scheduled, but
cancelled his performance.
Hopkinton
Native to be Honored at "Writers of the Future" Awards Event in
Hollywood
Hopkinton native Z.T. Bright will be
in Hollywood to be honored as a winner in the Writers of the Future
Contest at The Taglyan Complex on Friday, April 8th. In
addition, his story has earned him a cash prize and will be
published in the international bestselling anthology,L.
Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38.
Prior to the black-tie awards gala, Mr. Bright will attend a
week-long workshop with some of the top professionals in the
industry.
As a winner in the contest, Mr. Bright's story will be published in
the best-selling anthology, L.
Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38 which
will be officially released on April 12, 2022.Currently,
Z.T. lives in North Salt Lake, Utah
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Provided information to individual wanting to evict someone from
his house, 2-car MVA on West Main Street - airbags
deployed - no PI, a walk-in reports receiving threatening messages,
two dogs attacking another dog, trying to corral small dog in
roadway on Main Street, more...
February 25, 2022
No new arrests
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Baker-Polito Administration Announces Winter
Storm Preparations, Directs Non-Emergency State Employees to
Telework Friday
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Hopkinton Downtown Webcam Screenshot at 7:03
am
BOSTON – Due to the upcoming winter storm, the
Baker-Polito Administration has directed all non-emergency state
employees working in Executive Branch agencies to telework, when
possible, on Friday, February 25. The administration is urging
residents to stay off roadways, especially during the morning
commute, and to use public transportation when possible. Drivers who
must travel should expect delays, reduce speed and use caution. Snow
will develop during the pre-dawn hours, and will be heavy at times
throughout the morning commute and will gradually transition to a
wintry mix in parts of the state.
Current forecasts predict parts of Massachusetts could see up to 12
inches, with the highest amounts falling north of the Mass Pike, and
a mix of snow, sleet, or rain in south/southeast Massachusetts. The
storm is predicted to also bring icy conditions on any untreated
surfaces by late Friday night.
“Friday’s winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to most of
Massachusetts, with high snowfall rates especially during morning
commute,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “If you don’t have to travel
tomorrow, we urge you to consider staying home, and if you do need
to travel, please use caution throughout the day.”
MassDOT will have approximately 3,900 pieces of state and vendor
equipment available for snow and ice operations which includes over
1,400 plow and spreader combos, 2,100 plows, and 460 front-end
loaders. Crews will be conducting snow and ice operations throughout
the night on Thursday. To ensure the safety of travelers, MassDOT
may implement speed limit restrictions on some highways.
Additionally, all active breakdown lane use on highways will be
suspended during the storm.
The MBTA and Keolis will closely monitor forecasts and changing
conditions to help inform decisions about scheduled service and
transit operations, and all those using the transit system are
encouraged to check mbta.com/winter or @mbta on Twitter for service
updates. The MBTA will suspend the use of trolleys on the Mattapan
Line on Friday and buses will provide service during the suspension.
All subway and commuter rail lines are expected to operate on a
regular weekday schedule.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) plans to
institute parking bans along agency-managed parkways consistent with
local municipal bans. All agency-operated recreational facilities
are expected to operate normal business hours on Friday, February
25.
The administration remains in close contact with utility companies
as it monitors the storm. Utility companies have secured additional
crews, have pre-staged crews in areas that are expected to have
significant impacts and will respond to outages as they occur.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is monitoring
the storm and is prepared to activate the State’s Emergency
Operations Center (SEOC) if necessary. The Baker-Polito
Administration remains in close contact with MEMA, National Weather
Service, MassDOT and the Massachusetts State Police to monitor the
forecast and will work to alert the public with important updates or
notifications. Please visit mass.gov/snow to learn what you should
do before, during and after a winter storm.
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President Biden's Full Address to the Country Today,
February 24, 2022
Hopkinton Fire Department Receives State
Grant for Fire Education Programs
HOPKINTON
-- Chief William Miller is pleased to announce that the
Hopkinton Fire Department has been awarded over $7,000 in grant
funding to support fire safety and education programs.
The grant from the state Massachusetts Department of Fire
Services will support fire prevention and education programs in
schools and within the Hopkinton senior community. The Student
Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) program was awarded
$4,575, while the Senior S.A.F.E. program received $2,855.
The funding gives fire departments the opportunity to work
directly with students and senior citizens to educate them about
fire safety. The safety lessons range from fire and life-safety
presentations, and what to do if a fire alarm goes off. Each
program is tailored to the common issues of each age group
including general fire prevention reminders and safe practices
in the home.
The lessons taught in the school-based program are in line with
the standards of both the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education Health Curriculum Frameworks and the state Department
of Fire Services Curriculum Planning Guidebook.
Twenty-six years after the introduction of the S.A.F.E program
within schools, the rate of annual child fire deaths has
decreased by 78%, according to the state's Department of Fire
Services, which created and runs the program.
To learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Fire
Services’ S.A.F.E program,
click here.
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Interview of Julie Ford, who we call
HopNews' Birder-in-Chief,
by Mary Greendale on Holliston Cable this week. Does
Julie share her secrets? Check it out and enjoy!
Common Flicker
February 24, 2022 - Dave finds this familiar
friend waiting near the feeder, framed by a shoot of the branch
upon which it poses. Note: This bird's type has been
corrected in the headline.
Mass State Police Air Wing Locates Woman in
Distress in Carver
February 23, 2022 - The State Police Air Wing is
a very valuable asset to the Department and to public safety
agencies in every city and town throughout Massachusetts. This
morning, an Air Wing helicopter responded to the town of Carver to
help search for an adult woman who was missing and potentially was
suffering a mental health crisis.
Out of concern for her well-being and safety, Carver Police
requested that the MSP flight crew, SGT Gregg Spooner and Trooper
Joshua Pacheco aboard Air 5, search a wooded area that bordered
numerous bogs and was intersected by power lines. At 11:42 a.m. Sgt.
Spooner and Trooper Pacheco observed the woman come out of the boggy
area and walk onto Purchase Street. The flight crew directed local
police and EMS to her location to ensure she was okay and to provide
any help required.
If you or a family member are experiencing a mental health or
substance use disorder crisis, the state Department of Mental
Health’s Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention
(ESP/MCI) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a
year. Anyone may contact ESP/MCI for assistance. Call toll-free at 1
(877) 382-1609, or view resources online at
https://www.mass.gov/emergencycrisis-services
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Tom Grilk Stepping Down as B.A.A.
President and CEO as Planned -
Jack Fleming to Take Reins as Acting CEO
To Many Friends:
I
write with a deep sense of friendship and gratitude to tell you of a
change to which I look forward. At the end of this April, I will
conclude my term as President & CEO (Photo, right - Tom Grilk) of
the Boston Athletic Association, and B.A.A. Chief Operating Officer
Jack Fleming (Photo, left) will move into the role of Acting CEO.
All of this comes in the context of a planned continuity of
leadership at the B.A.A. as we transition to the exceptionally
talented next generation of leadership.
It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve in this role for
over a decade, perhaps best described as a “Who gets to DO this?”
opportunity from Day One. And in so many ways the best part of it
all has been the chance to plan and to execute and to work through
challenges with so many of you, from whom I have learned so much.
There has been trouble and there has been triumph, but most of all
there has been a sense of being in it together with people for whom
discouragement and failure are not options; people who will not give
in, no matter what; people who help others to be better than one
could ever be alone; and, just for the fun of it, people who also
know how to enjoy good times when those times come.
The public and more detailed release about all of this is attached,
but it’s the more private part that means the most—the part about
the people with whom one has shared the experiences of a lifetime.
I thank you for the opportunity to do all that we have done
together, and I look forward to times that we may yet share going
forward.
Tom Press Release. Photo: Screenshot from HCAM of 9/28/2020 SB
meeting.
E.
Aubrey Doyle, lifelong resident of Hopkinton, passed
into God’s hands on Monday February 21. Born on April 28, 1931 to W.
Aubrey Doyle and Julia Halloran Doyle, Aubrey grew up on the farm at
38 Elm Street with his sister Patricia. Aubrey was a gifted
student-athlete at Hopkinton High School after overcoming polio as a
young child, earning several varsity letters as well as the
Outstanding Senior award at his graduation. Following graduation he
enrolled at Brown University where he studied and played football
for 4 years, graduating in 1954. He then entered the Army where
while at Fort McPherson in Georgia he met his future bride, Joan
Courchaine. They married on August 18, 1955 and remained married for
66+ years. Aubrey and Joan raised seven children: Colleen (Ray -
deceased) Charleston, Lisa (Ray) Carloni, W. Aubrey (Julie) Doyle,
Julia (Paul) Rice, Sean Doyle (deceased), Tim (Sonya) Doyle, Brendan
(Deena) Doyle. He leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 13 great
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
After the service, Aubrey began a long career at Hopkinton High
School, spanning more than 35 years. He served in many roles
including math teacher, math department head and coach of multiple
football, basketball and baseball teams before eventually becoming
the head varsity football coach in the late 1960’s through the early
1970’s. He was also the Athletic Director for 20+ years. The
gymnasium at the middle school was named in his honor. He was also
an inductee in the inaugural HHS Athletic Hall of Fame class.
After retiring from HHS, Aubrey went on to own and run the Star
Package Store on Main Street in Hopkinton
for
a number of years.
Aubrey loved spending time with his family and friends, following
HHS sports teams, investigating HHS sports history, following Brown
University sports teams and reading Irish history. He was also a
huge Boston sports fan with the Patriots his favorite.
Aubrey truly appreciated everyone that gave him opportunities
throughout his life and career and did his best to do the same for
others.
Calling hours will be Sunday February 27 from 2 to 5 PM at
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home on Church Street in Hopkinton. A funeral
mass will be held on Monday February 28 at 10:30 AM at St. John’s
Church in Hopkinton. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery,
Hopkinton. The family requests that all attendees wear masks at both
the wake and funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donations be
made to the Hopkinton Booster’s Club (PO Box 33 Hopkinton MA 01748)
for student athlete scholarships.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Officer Shannon Beloin to assist with search of female
for other police agency, two potholes on Saddle Hill Road,
caller reports she found a young child by himself - issue resolved,
Oakhurst Road caller reports scam phone call, outside odor of
natural gas on Hayden Rose Street, erratic operator on
Oliver Lane, assisted Southborough PD after truck struck
RR bridge overpass and continued into Hopkinton, identity theft
on Turnbridge Lane, more...
Depth-of-Field
February 23, 2022 - For photography aficionados, we offer an example
of a deep depth-of-field, where pretty much everything in
the image is in focus. This is accomplished by using a small lens
aperture (large number), in this case F/29, as opposed to F/5.6, a
large lens aperture (small number), where nearly nothing would be in
focus. Another remarkable feature of this photo is that the farm in
the center of the photo is about a mile away, as the crow flies,
from the camera. Most of the land is hidden in a valley that begins
at the treetops in mid photo and ends at the farm. Photo taken
last week in Sutton.
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All Invited to St. Paul's Ash Wednesday
Service March 2
HOPKINTON,
MASS. (February 22, 2022) – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will
mark the beginning of the Lenten Season with a special Ash
Wednesday service. on March 2 at 12:00 noon. There will be the
Imposition of Ashes (a sign of our mortality) and Holy Eucharist
(a sign of Christ’s presence). The Imposition of the Ashes is
optional to those attending, and Priest-in-Charge Mary Rosendale
will be cleaning her hands (with sanitizer) before and
in-between each person receiving ashes. All are welcome to the
Ash Wednesday Service – please wear a mask and social distance.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 61 Wood Street (Rte.
135) in Hopkinton. The mission of the church is to minister
unconditionally to all in the name of Christ through shared
worship, teaching, healing, and service. For more information
call 508-435-4536 or visit
www.stpaulhopkinton.org
.
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Hopkinton Police Log Abstracts Baker cannot gain entry (2:41 am), car
window
smashed on Constitution Court, car hit house and gas line
on Hayden Rowe Street, tree on wire on West Elm Street,
trash in roadway, mother asking aboiut someone daughter met
online,tree on wires,
2 car MVA - no PI, raccoon struck on West Main, road rage - male in
4x4 vs. woman,
CO alarms going off on Equestrian Drive, loose dog on Elm Street,
wrong way
driver on Main Street, black dog with red collar on Wood Street,
tree on wires,
two trees taken out of median, suspicious activity on Brook Hollow
Lane, outside
odor of natural gas on Hayden Rowe Street, no parking zone on Main
Street,
hit and run on South Street, black Ford Edge or Escape - Rhode
Island tags w/
tinted plate cover, water main break on Walcott Street,
animal in distress on Fruit Street, ...
February 18 - 21, 2022
No Arrests
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from February 14, 2022 - February 20,
2021
Choose Blue Links to See Town's Property Card
Due to a problem with integration, the links are temporarily
not working, and so we await the solution.
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Rose Marie Kelley-Wiseblood, 80
Rose Marie Kelley-Wiseblood, 80,
of Hopkinton passed away Fri Feb. 18th, while surrounded by family,
after a time of battling health issues. Born in Boston, she
was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Capone) Rotigliano and
Rose was the wife of the late Nathan Wiseblood. A longtime
resident of Hopkinton, Rose worked as a sales clerk for CVS Pharmacy
in Hopkinton, Target in Milford and later volunteered at Milford
Regional Hospital.
She is survived by one son Steven Kelley of Pawtucket and two
grandchildren, Caleb Kelley of Mendon, and Casey Kelley of Gardner,
along with one great granddaughter Freya Kelley.
Public visiting hours will be held Saturday Feb. 26th from 2:00-5:00
PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA. In
lieu of flowers, donations in Rose’s name may be made to Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
99-Year Lease Secured for
International Marathon Center Be pleasantly surprised and excited at Preview on March 2,
2022, 4:30 pm at Faith Community Church
The 26.2 Foundation has finalized the location
of the International Marathon Center and secured it with a 99-year
lease, and we’re now undertaking the due diligence work on the
19-acre East Main Street parcel. We’d like you to join us for a
preview of the Center, on March 2nd at Faith Community Church in
Hopkinton.
As we set the IMC in motion, we knew that one of the most important
elements in ensuring success and sustainability would be attracting
a wide range of visitors. The challenge of such a center lies in
designing a guest experience that will engage, educate, and
entertain audiences of all ages.
To do so, the 26.2 Foundation worked with a leading,
multidisciplinary design firm, HealyKohler, of Washington, D.C., to
provide master planning and exhibit design guidance. We’re pleased
to tell you that HealyKohler has brought to life a plan for a
unique, compelling, and truly vibrant IMC guest experience. You –
our friends and supporters, together with local and regional
community leaders – are cordially invited to an advanced look at
that vision.
Terry Healy, co-founder and design principal of the firm, will lead
us through a presentation of the state-of-the-art, interactive
exhibits. You will get a chance to see, first-hand, exactly how we
plan to show that there is much more to a marathon than simply
running 26.2 miles.
Join us for an exclusive preview:
March 2nd, 2022 l 4:30 pm
Faith Community Church
Hopkinton, MA
We expect that the presentation will take about an hour and include
time for questions.
The IMC promises significant benefits to Hopkinton and the MetroWest
Region and we sincerely hope you will join us on March 2nd to
preview what visitors can expect.
Main St,. the contractor, in conjunction with the DPW, will be
working on the water connection Wednesday night starting at 7PM,
weather pending. Please be advised that the road will be narrowed to
accommodate the work. Detail officers will be on site to facilitate
traffic flow. This night work is necessary due to the location of
the water main in that stretch of road and to minimize traffic and
public safety emergency response impacts. (Submitted rendering).
Louise
B. MacCarn, 93
Town
of Hopkinton Invites Residents to Complete Survey on Annual
Town Meeting
With
the prolonged dry conditions and very little rain accompanied by
high temperatures, water use has risen drastically. We would like to
remind everyone of our current state required watering restrictions.
It is of the utmost importance that everyone adhere to these
restrictions to ensure an adequate supply of water for everyday
essential needs and for firefighting capabilities.
In
Argentina, Rita obtained her Masters in Spanish Literature, taught
in high school,and worked at the Catholic University of Córdoba. She
came to the United States in 1969 at the age of 26with her husband
and oldest daughter. Her son and younger daughter were born in
Dallas, TXand Norwood, MA, respectively. Cheshire, CT was her home
for 43 years, until she moved in January this year to Hopkinton, MA.
She was a devoted parishioner of St. Bridget’s Church in Cheshire.
She always missed her large family, her husband’s family, and good
friends in Cordoba, Argentina but came to see the US as her home,
which was eased immensely by her close circle of Argentine-American
and other family friends. She was an adjunct professor of Spanish
for 14 years at Southern Connecticut State University and Gateway
Community College in New Haven. Upon retirement, Rita enjoyed
volunteering at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and Cheshire
Food Pantry, both in Connecticut. Rita immensely enjoyed traveling
the world with her husband, children, and extended family fromSpain
and Argentina. She had a humble and generous spirit, and visitors to
her home often left with multiple bags of groceries or housewares.
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Jane
von Bauer Rathburn, 93
cameras. It was reminscent of Townies' stories of calling a
couple of the local watering holes where politicians knew they
would find some constituents and phoning them at the bar to
request their presence for a quorum and a vote.
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HOPKINTON
— April 29, 2022 — Town Manager Norman Khumalo, Select Board Chair
Irfan Nasrullah and Assistant Town Manager Elaine Lazarus are
pleased to share information with residents regarding the Town of
Hopkinton’s upcoming Annual Town Meeting.
Barbara
Kimball, 94
Christo
“Papou” H. Mastrogianis, 86
I
am seeking re-election to the School Committee 3 year seat this May
to continue to work on behalf of Hopkinton students, families and
staff, while still meeting the fiduciary responsibility we hold to
the town. Emerging from the pandemic and in the midst of a youth
mental health crisis, our students are facing greater social and
emotional needs and learning gaps than we have seen in the past.
They need leadership and advocacy at the School Committee level and
collaboration with our town partners to meet them where they are at
right now and I believe my background and record of commitment to
the town and schools position me best to provide this leadership.
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Francis
Edward “Skip
As
a member of the Appropriation Committee for 7 years, I have
learned to provide fiscal oversight while ensuring success of
our community priorities. Through budget meetings with every
service area of the town, I honed my skills in listening,
understanding, and supporting our community. My goal is to
preserve and improve resources, while ensuring due diligence and
fiscal responsibility. By bringing this, as well as my recent
experience on the Planning 
When
I ran for the Select Board three years ago I had a number of goals.
They were to encourage business, preserve our natural resources,
keep our excellent school system’s high ranking, provide affordable
housing for seniors and others, and develop a smart infrastructure.
I had no idea that Covid-19 would affect all of us for two years.
I'm so proud of the way all the town departments and the citizens
have pulled together to bring us to a more normal way of life.
Progress has been made and now is the time to continue. Going
forward, we need to maintain strong financial policies, strengthen
Hopkinton's climate change strategy, and continue to support
transparency in local government.
Hello
Hopkinton! As a former member of the Select Board, the Planning
Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals and many other volunteer boards
and committees, I am keenly aware of the importance of local
government in our daily lives. 
My
name is John Cardillo and I'm running for Town Constable. I have
lived in Hopkinton for the past 25 years and have been involved in
many activities in town. I have coached softball for my daughter
Kimberly and was assistant Little League baseball coach for my son
Jason (Jason went on to play baseball for Hopkinton High School). I
was also on the Little League Board as equipment manager. I was
involved with the Hopkinton High School (HHS) cheerleading (of which
Kimberly was a part) as their unofficial photographer and part time
fundraiser. The HHS Cheerleaders where extremely successful winning
local and State competitions, and a national title her junior year.
in her senior year, Kim was elected team Captain. For the last 3.5
years I have been a photographer for the Hopkinton Independent; an
experience I’ve enjoyed immensely!
I
am Mike Torosian and I'm running as Unenrolled for Town Constable. I
work full time as a Fire-Alarm Operator for the Ashland Fire
Department and full time as a Television Producer at HCAM-TV. I am a
graduate of Malden High School and have lived in Hopkinton since
1987 where I raised my 3 children.
My
name is Beth Malloy and I am running for the position of Constable
in Hopkinton. I grew up in Cambridge and Arlington and attended
Mass. College of Liberal Arts. My husband Mike and I have lived in
town for over 27 years. Our children attended Hopkinton Schools.
We’ve both been lucky to work here in town. I’ve been working for
the Michael Lisnow Respite Center for 11 years, at one of their
group homes in town. I also worked as a substitute teacher here for
9 years. Working primarily with our intensive special needs
students. After years of volunteering through the scouts and our
schools I fell in love with Camp Sunshine in Casco ME. A camp for
children with life threatening illnesses and their families. I have
enjoyed volunteering there for 13 years. My family and I have
fostered many dogs and have placed several here in town. Most
recently I have volunteered at Milford Regional Hospital as a
Compassionate Care Companion in Palliative Care. I have always been
interested in the role of Constable for the town of Hopkinton. I
have a very flexible work schedule that allows the time to volunteer
in this position. Having lived and worked in Hopkinton for the past
27 years I’ve come to know and love our community. Always looking
for a way to give back to the town I think Constable is a good fit
for me. I ask for your consideration and vote come May 16, 2022.
Mark
Albert Lumbra, 73
nephews
and friends.
Charlie
Hill, a Hopkinton sailor from WW II was on the USS
Anita
Louise Mauro (Masciarelli), 78
(BOSTON
– 04/07/2022) The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday passed S.2801, An
Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry. Through the
creation of a new fund that aims to support equity in the cannabis
industry and improvements to the local licensing process, the bill
levels the industry playing field to help members of communities
disproportionately harmed by marijuana prohibition and enforcement
take part in the Commonwealth’s growing cannabis market. 
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As
the eldest of 6 children, 11 grandchildren, and 4 great
grandchildren, it’s my privilege to summarize the long and inspiring
life of my mother, Elise Clark, who passed on
Sunday, March 27th after a brief illness. She was surrounded by
family and embraced in Love. She was born Carol Elise Laubscher in
San Francisco, California in 1938, where her grandparents had
established a chain of delicatessens on Market Street. By age 12,
she and her older sister, Joan, were working alongside their parents
at Laubscher Brothers Delicatessens, and their saved wages allowed
them and their younger brother, Louis, to attend Principia Upper
School in St. Louis, MO, and then Principia College in Elsah IL.
Through both she formed life-long friendships that, along with
church, became the social network that underpinned her life.
However, it was meeting my dad, Bruce Clark, at church in San
Rafael, CA 1957, that set the trajectory for her next 65 years. They
married in 1958. One of the initial challenges Mom faced for the
sake of her new family was working the smelly delicatessen cheese
counter while she was pregnant with me. Two years later, my brother
Scott would be born on a foggy winter night in Sacramento, far from
aromatic food service, where Dad worked in a printing shop.
HOPKINTON
- 
Susan
Anderson, 96
All
applicants must be 21 years of age at the date of the examination
and be legally eligible to work in the United States in compliance
with federal law. Candidates must also have a high school degree or
equivalent and possess a valid motor vehicle license. 
A
lifelong Hopkinton resident, Gary was the manager of Marathon
Construction. He enjoyed woodworking and playing horseshoes. Most
importantly, Gary loved helping others and enjoying making everybody
laugh.
Agustina
Gonzalez, 79
Students
Accepted into Festival
Hello
friends!
Gerald
"Gerry" Brodeur, age 82
Luis
Gonzalez, 81
March
12, 2022 — Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Town Clerk Connor Degan
report that two seats on the Hopkinton School Committee will be
included on the ballot for the upcoming spring Town Election
following the recent resignations of two School Committee members.
(Photo, Board Chair Irfan Nasrullah).
WHITINSVILLE,
MA – (March 9, 2022) – UniBank, the largest Mutual Community Bank in
Central Massachusetts, recently announced that John S. Kelley will
lead the Commercial Lending team based in Worcester, MA.
Canty's
Underdog Scholarship is being offered in memory of Brad Canty, Class
of 2018. Brad had to work harder than most due to gastrointestinal
and immune issues, causing him frequent school absences. This did
not take away from him being a thoughtful, kind, compassionate young
man who would go out of his way to make some else’s day better.
Let
us begin by noting that Hopkinton is a vibrant multicultural
community--growing more so all the time. As a community, we need to
create a Pre-K to 12 School district that celebrates our diversity
and honors civility. Accordingly, we are writing with important
information regarding respect and civility, and we are looking for
your assistance in educating your children.
frigid
early morning.
Milford,
Mass.— March 2, 2022 - The leader of Milford Regional Medical
Center’s Emergency Department is lacing up for the 126th Boston
Marathon to raise funds for the medical center, and in honor of his
colleagues who have had their own physical and emotional endurance
tested amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our
monthly First Friday Open Mic is a great way for singers to put
themselves in front of a very supportive and fun crowd and to
learn by watching other singers. Our open mics are hosted by
Jack Byrne. Each month's open mic will feature a different
singer/songwriter. 
February 26, 2022 - Yes, that's Bill's Pizzeria in the middle of
their dining/lounge area makeover, and in the middle of the photo is
Brady Wells, standing in for Ricardo Barraza, who was scheduled, but
cancelled his performance.
Hopkinton
Native to be Honored at "Writers of the Future" Awards Event in
Hollywood
HOPKINTON
-- Chief William Miller is pleased to announce that the
Hopkinton Fire Department has been awarded over $7,000 in grant
funding to support fire safety and education programs.
I
write with a deep sense of friendship and gratitude to tell you of a
change to which I look forward. At the end of this April, I will
conclude my term as President & CEO (Photo, right - Tom Grilk) of
the Boston Athletic Association, and B.A.A. Chief Operating Officer
Jack Fleming (Photo, left) will move into the role of Acting CEO.
All of this comes in the context of a planned continuity of
leadership at the B.A.A. as we transition to the exceptionally
talented next generation of leadership.
E.
Aubrey Doyle
HOPKINTON,
MASS. (February 22, 2022) – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will
mark the beginning of the Lenten Season with a special Ash
Wednesday service. on March 2 at 12:00 noon. There will be the
Imposition of Ashes (a sign of our mortality) and Holy Eucharist
(a sign of Christ’s presence). The Imposition of the Ashes is
optional to those attending, and Priest-in-Charge Mary Rosendale
will be cleaning her hands (with sanitizer) before and
in-between each person receiving ashes. All are welcome to the
Ash Wednesday Service – please wear a mask and social distance.
