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Personal Best
October 3, 2007 — Hopkinton Cross Country runner Drew Clark bounds off of the Hopkinton Reservoir Dam bridge as he leaves the competition behind during Wednesday's meet. |
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Hopkinton's Caliper Life Sciences Awarded National Institute of
Environmental
The NIEHS focuses its research on the environment and its impact on human health and disease. Working with genetically modified mouse models, including transgenic and gene knockout, enables NIEHS to conduct research aimed at identifying and potentially preventing hazardous conditions and exposure in humans. Beginning immediately, Caliper will develop unique mouse models based on the needs of the research teams at the NIEHS.
The business was awarded to Caliper through a competitive bid process
and reflects the company’s expertise and proven ability to design and
produce genetic modifications in mice. Caliper has produced more than
9,000 unique mouse and rat models, some of which were previously
supplied to the NIEHS under the terms of a previous multi-year
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HAA Donates $10,000 to MetroWest Symphony Orchestra
Above, file photo of MSO performing in Hopkinton.
October 3, 2007 — Today, Timothy Kilduff, President of the Hopkinton Athletic Association (HAA) informed the MetroWest Symphony Orchestra that the HAA is donating $10,000 towards the purchase of a Wenger Legacy Shell (Photo of sample, below).
In a
letter to Rob Ocasio, President of the MSO, Mr. Kilduff wrote, "We
appreciate the flexibility that the shell brings to "The HAA funds are available in large part due to the leadership provided by our State Senator Karen Spilka as well as State Representative Paul Losscocco and was part of an economic infinitive passed by the legislature in 2006.
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benefit is the fact that the Wenger Legacy Shell will be able to be
ultiized by the The Wenger Legacy Shell promises to enhance the acoustical presentation of performances and bring a "concert hall" sound to the events shared by the MSO and the School District. |
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State Police Sergeant Richard Eubanks Receives Highway Safety Award.
October 3, 2007 — Today, at 12:30 p.m. at
the Executive Office of Transportation, 10 Park Plaza, Suit 3170 in
Boston members of the American
This award is presented every year to a member of a law enforcement agency, or an individual or organization whose primary function is directly associated with highway and traffic safety. Registrar Anne Collins nominated Sergeant Eubanks for this award because of his outstanding commitment to public safety and his participation in RMV traffic safety programs.
"During his 27 years with the State Police, Sgt. Eubanks has devoted countless hours to taking bad drivers off the road and forcing them to confront their reckless behavior in a reform program that has gained statewide and national attention," said Registrar Anne L. Collins. "He created the curriculum and continues to teach the course which is being credited for making our roadways safer."
This Photo taken by Trooper Sean Murphy depicts from left to right. Registrar Anne L. Collins, Martha Irwin, Sergeant Richard Eubanks and Colonel Mark F. Delaney
For the past seven years, Sergeant Eubanks has served as the coordinator of the State Courts Against Road Rage (SCARR) program. The SCARR program was developed to educate and reduce recidivism among drivers charged with serious motor vehicle violations. It is a program that combines the referral resources of the courts with the motor vehicle expertise of the Massachusetts State Police to promote driver and community education on the importance of safe and responsible driving. Sergeant Eubanks is the principal designer and instructor of the program. |
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Hopkinton's New Dam
August 3, 2007 — Lake Maspenock residents have been notified of the customary drawdown of the level of the lake, which precedes winter, and gives lakefront property owners a chance to prepare their shoreline for winter and the following spring. A lower level also provides for more room for the coming snow and rains. The Milford Water Company has had control of the level of the dam for several years, but the former Draper Corporation of Hopedale, a maker of textile machines since the Nineteenth Century, had it for many years before, using the water to power turbines in its massive mill, and keeping meticulous records of the dam controls. The entire schedule of dam events can be seen on the LMPA website. Visit the HopNews Community page for that and many more Hopkinton websites. |
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Thanks from The Hopkinton Board of Health and the Hopkinton Medical Reserve Corps (HMRC)
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Double Dip for the
Have you signed up to race or volunteer at the 10th Annual
Michael’s 5k Run/Walk on October 6th? And have you also signed up for
the MOMS Club of Hopkinton’s BUNCO Night for Charity on October 12th?
If so, you are now eligible for a special “Double Dip” raffle to be
presented at BUNCO night! Both events are to raise money for the
For race information, please visit http://www.hopkintonrespite.com/html/fundmrun.htm or to volunteer, please contact Liz Dacey at lizdacey@comcast.net or (508) 881-4405.
For BUNCO information, please contact Christine Coffman at cddcoffman@comcast.net or 508 497-9948. There are still a few seats available. |
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The CAA
Women's Art Forum invites you to join them
Below is a timely announcement about our next Women's Art Forum guest
speaker, Julie Nardone of Ashland who will be giving a special
presentation on Thursday night at the CAA (7:00-9:00 pm) to be followed
by a "forum field trip" to Tennesse Barbeque's in Milford for a try at
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Musical Program at HCAM-TV Gears up for Fall
October 3, 2007 —
"Studio Session Live" is a live program developed by HCAM- TV Access
Producer Bob Crownfield, and produced by volunteers. The first show was
recorded August 30, 2006, with new episodes taped twice a month. So far,
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Sauce Open for Coffee Tuesday Through Friday at 7:00 a.m.
Sauce on Main is now open for Coffee, Tea, and fresh continental type of breakfast pastries at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday. So stop by with your friends or morning work group for hot-out-of-the-oven treats. |
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Additional Fall Dates for Disposal of Brush, Leaves, and Grass Cuttings
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Remember to right-mouse click and print the coupon, which is valid after 4:00 pm every Wednesday and Thursday. No limit to coupons. To find more coupons, choose the button ad for Bill's Pizza. In addition, click on Colella's button ad for luncheon specials that change EVERY day! Or see the choices that Cornell's, Sauce on Main, Prezo and Subway offer. |
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A social hour and art preview is planned for 7 p.m., followed by the art auction at 8 p.m. sharp. Approximately 160 pieces of art, including watercolors, oils, lithographs, and serigraphs will be on display and priced at 1/2 to 1/3 below gallery prices. The artwork will be presented, explained, and auctioned in a professional manner that will be appreciated by both gallery collectors and art novices.
Tickets are $10 per person. Refreshments will be served, and there will also be a silent auction. This will be a fun, social event that you won't want to miss. All are invited. For more information and tickets, please call St. John's parish office at 435-3313 x203. |
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Route 95 South in
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Lawrence Kiely indicates that a
2006 Honda motorcycle operated by 54 year old
This crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the State
Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the State
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Yet Another Fruit Street Appeal! Cedar Swamp Conservation Trust requests stay until completion of appeal of Groundwater Discharge Permit
Above, the rutty, muddy entrance to the Fruit Street property's Wastewater Plant near where the DEP would like to see a bridge built.
In a telephone conversation Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Craycroft said, "There is the issue of regulations protecting an Outstanding Resource Water from degradation. "The problem is that the quality of the water they want to put in carries much greater levels of pollutants than the Whitehall Brook water currently has." However, after Tuesday's Selectmen's meeting had ended, Vice-Chair Mary Pratt, argued against a previous HopNews report saying that if the plant were operational, it would likely be recharging Whitehall Brook. She stated that the discharge from the plant will not reach Whitehall Brook, a statement at odds with the appeal, and with her previous statements complaining that the discharge would not recharge Hopkinton's aquifer, but be carried away by the Brook. Mr. Craycroft also said, "Our research shows that there is a minimum of 100,000 gallons per day capacity remaining with Hopkinton's contract with the Town of Westborough," refuting the need for added capacity. In the documents filed, it was noted that the research was done on the dry months, where inflow and infiltration of groundwater into the sewer system would have no impact. However, the actual impact of the I & I may be bring Hopkinton's capacity over limit during the wet months, according to recent statements. |
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Selectmen Defer Fruit Street Discussion
October 3, 2007 — The Selectmen, operating without Matt Zettek and Mike Shepard, decided to defer discussion on Fruit Street matters until the next meeting. At the previous meeting, Board of Public Works member Dan McIntyre disclosed that he DPW would not be seeking to locate at the town-owned Fruit Street property, citing agreement with a recommendation from the Conservation Commission. That made it the third designated use that has been nixed, either by the stakeholder, or the voters. The school department has decided not to locate a school there in the foreseeable future due to declining enrollments, and the voters have turned away athletic fields there two years in a row. The Wastewater Treatment Facility is the only project moving forward, and has broad support from the business community, and the community at large, who believe it will draw business and reduce the residential tax burden. During what may be the shortest Selectmen's meeting, 45 minutes, Town Manager Anthony Troiano presented a report that began with explaining the Town Meeting procedure for approving the Town of Westborough entry into Hopkinton to supply water to two homes on Wood Street. The water supply of two homes have allegedly been polluted by salt from the Mass Pike, which is picking up the tab. Mr. Troiano updated the Board on his search for Requests for Proposals for a law firm or individual attorney to represent the town in legal matters. He said he had narrowed it down to three, but if the board wanted four, he could include another. Mrs. Pratt insisted that current Town Counsel Richard DeAngelis and Special Counsel John Dennis be included on the list, saying that case law has been made by recent efforts of those attorneys. |
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Design Review sees Hopkinton village Center
Ron Roux, left, architect Richard Brousseau, right.
October 3, 2007 — Builder Ron Roux, developer of upscale communities such as Wedgewood and Westcott Drives, presented his plans for Hopkinton Village Center, a three story, 45,000 square foot complex of retail, offices and residences, to the Design Review Board Tuesday evening. After the meeting, member Claire Wright said that the board recommended that Mr. Roux change the roofline and tone down the lighting. Tuesday, the Design Review Board was voted by Selectmen, meeting in another room, as Special Municipal Employees. The reason for the designation is so that those on the Board, whose membership makeup is statutory, can do business with the town, or appear before the town boards and committees representing clients. Two of the members of Design Review must be from the fine arts, landscape, design or landscape design professions. The State Ethics Commission has made it clear that an entire board must be recipients of the special designation, and that it is up to each member to stay clear of ethics violations. At the Selectmen's meeting next door, Selectman Brian Herr said, "It's the employee who's putting their neck on the line." "With the DPW, it's two out of three," Vice Chair Mary Pratt said. The Board of Public Works was designated as such recently, as two of their members do substantial work either in the town or with the town. |
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Russell Ellsworth Retires from the library Board of Trustees
Above, Russell Ellsworth receives an honor from Library Trustee Linda Kimball.
October 3, 2007 — Russell Ellsworth was feted Tuesday evening upon his retirement from the Hopkinton Library Board of Trustees after serving the last 12 years. "Back in 1895 they put in a bylaw saying you could only serve three, four-year terms. It's the last of the term limits in Hopkinton," Mr. Ellsworth said jokingly, alluding to a promise of Republicans years ago to serve only one term. "Thanks to the Selectmen's Office for all of the support over the years, and to Michael Shepard when he was building Inspector for all of the help he gave us with our issues," he said. Selectmen Chair Muriel Kramer presented Mr. Ellsworth with an award on behalf of the Board (Video on YouTube). Mr. Ellsworth's mother, the late Jeannette Ellsworth was the Librarian for several years. |
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HILLTOPPER SENIOR NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE ABOVE
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And the Winner is...
October 2, 2007 — Builder Craig Meyer, who offered one of his houses at 4 Sylvan Way to charities that ran raffles for a 50-person party, looks on as Hopkinton Chief of Police Thomas Irvin draws the winning ticket. Mr. Meyer will cater the party, food and beverages for the lucky winner, Sheila Kester, of 6 Wyman Way in Hopkinton. "Who is more credible than the Chief of Police?" said Mr. Meyer. Mr. Kester answered the phone this afternoon and said that he bought the ticket for his wife by mailing it in to the Library Fund. To see the actual drawing of the ticket, choose the video below
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Don't Cry for Argentina, Democracy is Gaining Ground
Sen. Letitcia Van de Putte, NCSL Immediate Past President, is greeted by House Speaker, Oscar Alejandro Gutierrez of Neuquen Province, Argentina as Sen. Richard T. Moore, d-Uxbridge, and Sen. Donald Balfour, Georgia look on.
In many ways, the regions of Argentina that we visited were
strikingly similar to regions of the United States. Buenos
Aires, the capital, is not unlike Washington, D.C. It has its
Casa Rosada, or Pink House, which serves as the Presidential
Palace and at the opposite end of a long avenue sits the
National Congress building, where we were welcomed by several
leading members of the Congress. The parks and squares, much
like Washington, are graced with statues of military and
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Town Manager's Report Due at Selectmen's Meeting
October 1, 2007 — Above, Hopkinton Town Manager Anthony Troiano reacts to something a staffer said today in the office. Mr. Troiano will give a Town Manager's Report at Tuesday's Selectmen's meeting, which starts at 8:00 p.m. instead of the usual 7:00 p.m. It will be his first report since a tragic two-car accident in Bourne on his way home from a Selectmen's meeting on May 15, which put him in the hospital in critical condition, and took the life of Lilija Berents, 69, of East Falmouth, who was not wearing a seat belt. Mr. Troiano's attorney, Gus Wagner said today that his hearing on September 25 has been continued because of Mr. Troiano's health, and because his medical records were not available, and are still not available. When asked why there was a hearing, Mr. Wagner said, "To determine whether or not a complaint should be issued. The standard is rather low; but he may not be charged anyway." Mr. Wagner said that everyone agrees there were no alcohol or drugs involved, and he that was not speeding. If a complaint is issued, it is not a determination of guilt, he said. A reliable source has said that Mr. Troiano has no memory of the events at all, which is typical with such a traumatic incident. |
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Friends of the Common Nixes Preliminary Design
Above from left, Anne Marie Durkot and Beth Kelly. by Robert Falcione October 1, 2007 — The Friends of the Common, a private fundraising group that wants to help restore the Hopkinton Common, met in the B.A.A. office of member Barbara Sicuso to hear about the successes at the Polyarts table, and to talk about a preliminary design of a new gazebo that was presented to the board a couple of weeks ago.
Member Tim Kilduff, HAA President, asked Mrs. Sicuso what her father
would have thought about a "He wasn't involved in the design as much as he was in getting things done. But the cupola was a big deal, because it added class. Terry Oil paid for it," she said. Chairman Ruth Gorman reported that she and others collected $2,700 from the sale of tee-shirts and other memorabilia, and from donations at Polyarts. Mrs. Gorman said that Mary Murphy of Hooray for Books wants to help with a program of children's music by Cheryl Melody that would draw about 200 kids per show, and donate the proceeds for the cause. The group also discussed a design for a new gazebo that was presented to them by a volunteer the day of the last meeting with Parks and Recreation Commission. However, that design has been voted out, and new designs are being considered. This writer has suggested to the group that they consider a design similar the one shown above, that is open and inviting, has benches in the interior, and has a brick walkway that rises slowly to another entrance in the rear, accommodating wheelchairs and strollers with ease. Handicap accessibility has been the overriding concern of the group for any refurbished or new gazebo. The group will seek the blessing of the Veterans Committee on October 31 at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's room at Town Hall before returning to the Parks and Recreation Commission. |
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October 1, 2007 — John Burns shows excellent form as he winds up to drive from the first tee at the Hopkinton Country Club during the Hopkinton Police Association Golf Tournament Monday. According to Officer Timothy Brennan, 20 foursomes teed off. |
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Perfect in Flight
October 1, 2007 — This bird, identified by readers as a young hawk born this year, flew out of a tree at Hopkinton Country Club this afternoon, with not a feather out of place, and perched on an open branch. Its feathers are larger, we are told, in order to assist it in its inexperienced flight. The vehicle in the background has been made more out of focus to draw interest to the bird. |
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October 1, 2007 — This insect was the only one of its type at this flowerbed on Saddle Hill Road today, and definitely the only one wearing a vest of white fur. |
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Unauthorized Landing on Otis Air Force Base in Bourne
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Today, October 1, 2007
4:25 pm A caller complained about a blue mustang convertible with a topless female operator driving at high speeds...
4:56 pm A Winter Street resident reported finding a white powder substance in his mailbox...
4:45 pm A caller from South Street reported vandalism to a motor vehicle. The caller stated that a group of youths ran in and out of the woods, throwing rocks...
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Fatal Crash on Route 495 South in Haverhill Two people not wearing seat belts ejected
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Dennis Lynch indicates that 27-year-old Lynn Anderson of North Billerica was operating a 2006 Volkswagen sedan on Route 495 South in Haverhill when her vehicle collided with the rear of a 2002 Jeep Liberty SUV operated by 56-year-old Claire Morley of Plymouth. The collision caused the Jeep to lose control, enter the median and roll over. After the crash, Anderson continued South on Route 495 until she lost control of her vehicle, exited the road to the right and struck the guardrail prior to Route 93 in Andover. Morley was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The front seat passenger of the Jeep, 54-year-old Karen Donovan of Billerica was also ejected from the vehicle and was transported by ambulance to Holy Family Hospital in Methuen with serious injuries. Both Donovan and Morley were not wearing their safety belts at the time of the crash. Anderson was transported by ambulance to Saints Memorial Hospital in Lowell for treatment.
This crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services Section. The Haverhill Fire Department and MassHighways assisted troopers at the scene.
During the crash investigation and vehicle removal, the left and middle travel lanes of Route 495 South were closed for approximately 3 hours. |
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Friends of the Common on the Common Group pulls in an additional 4-figure donation
September 30, 2007 — Ruth Gorman, Chairman of the Friends of the Common, arranges the tee-shirts for sale on the Common during Polyarts. The day brought in nearly another $2,000, with one donor giving $1,000. See the entire list of donors, and how to get on it, by clicking on the Commonometer above. |
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On Your mark..
September 30, 2007 — This squirrel let the photographer watch as he jumped from limb to limb above Little Pond on the southern end of Whitehall on Sunday. |
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Little Red Wagon
September 30, 2007 — HCAM-TV Community Producer Kathleen Culler uses a Little Tikes wagon to haul flowers into the HCAM studio prior to the Community Endowment Telethon. |
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Milford Crash
September 30, 2007 — The driver and passenger of this car were seconds away from reaching Hopkinton on Route 85 when the vehicle collided, nearly head on, with a pickup truck coming from Hopkinton. A cell caller told Hopkinton Police she thought the crash was in Hopkinton, so Fire Chief Gary Daugherty went to the scene, as did several Milford cruisers, to determine jurisdiction. The entire right fender was sheared off, as well as the mirror, and part of the driver's door. The air bags deployed. |
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Ride Alongside Soap Box Derby Racer
September 30, 2007 — The Soap Box Derby continued today in Hopkinton at EMC on South Street. Ride alongside JR Barnes' racer in the video above. |
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COSTUME SALE October 6
HPTA is holding a Halloween Costume Sale Saturday, October 6, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Center School Cafeteria.
The HPTA will be selling gently worn costumes for $5 each to benefit the HPTA. |
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Middlesex County Justice/Crime
Authorities Seek Public's Assistance in Alleged Murder of 62-Year-Old Malden Woman
According to authorities, a 911 call was placed to Malden Police at approximately 1:45 p.m. yesterday afternoon regarding an alleged assault at 35 Orient Street in Malden. When Malden Police arrived at the scene, they discovered Zhen Q. Xie, 62, of Malden, bleeding and suffering from severe blunt trauma to the head. Xie was transported via ambulance to Massachusetts General Hospital. She was pronounced dead early this morning. An autopsy will be performed in the coming days. Malden Police and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office commenced an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. No arrests have been made at this time. “This is an active homicide investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the victim,” District Attorney Leone said. “I assure you that we are following all possible leads to apprehend the person responsible for this brutal crime.” If the public has any information that they believe could be helpful to the investigation, they should call the Massachusetts State Police at 617-679-6600 or Malden Police at 781-397-7171. |
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September 30, 2007 — Yesterday, at approximately 2:57 a.m. the Bourne Police Department advised the State Police that they were in pursuit of a 2006 Nissan Sentra sedan on Route 3 North in Bourne. The operator of the Nissan was wanted by the Bourne Police Department for a Domestic Assault and Battery that occurred earlier in the morning.
The pursuit was joined by the State Police in the Hanover area on Route 3 North and continued onto Route 93 South and then onto Route 24 South. On Route 24 South, the operator exited at Route 27 in Brockton and drove East before making a right turn onto Christy Drive. The pursuit continued down Christy Drive to Pleasant Street and then onto Rockland Street. As the operator was attempting to negotiate a left turn from Rockland Street onto Torrey Street, the operator lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole. Immediately after crashing into the telephone pole, the operator intentionally rammed two State Police cruisers before bringing the vehicle to a stop and fleeing on foot. After a short foot pursuit, the subject was arrested after a brief struggle and charged with the following offenses: Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Operating to Endanger, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (2 Counts), Use of a Motor Vehicle without Authority, Possession of a Class B Substance, Furnishing a False Name to the Police, and Resisting Arrest.
In addition to the charges listed above, the Bourne Police Department is pursuing additional charges in relation to the initial Domestic Assault and Battery and related offenses.
As a result of injuries sustained in the crash, the operator was transported by Brockton EMS to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton and later to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston with serious injuries. The identity of the operator is being withheld pending confirmation of his identity. |
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Recovering Natick Man Benefits from Team Colin
Most days that end
in tragedy begin unremarkably; August 22, 2007, was a day like
any other beautiful summer day in New England. Colin McKenzie a
deeply loved husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend was
involved in a single car accident. From the moment of impact,
which took place just five weeks after his wedding day, Colin,
the only one injured in the accident has been in a fight for his
life.
James Montgomery Blues Band and others will be playing at a benefit for Colin at Cornell Field, 229 Hayden Rowe Street (Rte 85) on Sunday, October 21, 2007, beginning at 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
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"The
News Starts Here!"
Institute
of Environmental Health Services (NIEHS) has awarded the company a
contract valued at up to $7.0 million covering a period of up to ten
years at the option of NIEHS. Under the terms of the agreement, Xenogen
Biosciences, the in vivo drug discovery services arm of Caliper
Discovery Alliances & Services (CDAS), will supply numerous NIEHS
investigators with genetically-modified mouse models for research
purposes.
the MetroWest Symphony as well as the fact that it will enhance the
Symphony's already fine performances. 
Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and Martha Irwin
presented Sergeant Richard Eubanks of the Massachusetts State Police
with an Honorable Mention
helping us test our Emergency Dispensing Site (EDS) today at the Middle
School.
Leaf
& Brush Dropoff 
ART
AUCTION TO BE HOSTED BY ST. JOHN'S
October
3, 2007 — Yesterday at approximately 8:39 PM, Troopers assigned to the
State Police Barracks in 
October
3, 2007 — President of Cedar Swamp Conservation Trust, John Craycroft
(File photo) and the "Fruit Street 10 Citizens Group" have asked for an
"Adjudicatory Hearing" and a "Stay of the Terms and Conditions of the
Groundwater Discharge Permit Until Completion of the Appeal Process,"
according to a document filed with the Selectmen yesterday.
change in the design of the existing Veterans' Memorial gazebo. Mrs.
Sicuso's father, the late Ernie Fecteau, is credited with organizing the
effort to built the existing one 19 years ago.
October
1, 2007 — Today, at approximately 2:20 p.m. troopers assigned to the
State Police Barracks in Bourne responded to Otis Air Force Base at the
request of the 102nd Fighter Wing for an unauthorized landing
of a single engine Cessna 172 Skyhawk (Cessna file photo) on a secure
military runway. 
Suspect
Rams Two State Police Cruisers
respect. A misfortune such as this can have financial
implications that last a lifetime. Our goal to help ease this
burden, and enable Colin to focus his energies on his arduous
recovery and not the mounting medical bills, living expenses,
and the welfare of his wife, Corinne, and their dog, Bosley. In
light of Colin's tragic accident, a dedicated and determined
group composed of family and friends -TEAM COLIN -are raising
funds in Colin and Corinne's honor. Colin's extensive injuries,
will take months of recuperation and rehabilitation.