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Policemen's Ball
March 30, 2008 — The band, Tailspin, kept the Police Association dinner/dance hopping at the Portuguese Club in Milford on Saturday evening, where over 200 guests had dinner and and danced. |
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Artistic Women of Hopkinton
March 30, 2008 — The Hopkinton Library hosted a celebration of women's art on Saturday with visual art as well as performing art, such as Cheryl Melody, above. |
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Time of the Season
March 29, 2008 — It may have felt like winter on Saturday, but nonetheless, volunteers put up signs and raked and cleaned field areas for the upcoming Little League season. |
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Ashland Man Arrested in Holliston by Hopkinton PD Charged with 7th OUI
March 29, 2008 — What started as a routine traffic stop on Ash Street for Hopkinton Patrolman Matthew McNeil, turned immediately into a Failure to Stop, as 45 year-old Steven Levine, 120 Central Street, Ashland, allegedly continued to drive after Officer McNeil turned on his cruiser's lights and his siren. The low-speed pursuit entered Prentice Street in Holliston, a continuation of Ash Street, as Officer Gregg DeBoer joined the incident as back up. Two Holliston Police personnel, Sgt. Denmar and Officer Ryan also responded. The suspect pulled into the parking lot of the Outpost Farm, which was closed at the time. Mr. Levine was charged with Resisting Arrest, Passing Violation, Marked Lanes Violation, No License in Possession, Speeding, Operating After Suspension Subsequent Offense, Negligent operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Stop for Police, Use of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Felony, and OUI Liquor, 7th Ofense. |
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7:30 p.m. on April 16, 2008
St. John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton will have a TESTAMENT men's group meeting at 7:30 p.m. on April 16, 2008. Steve Burton, WBZ-TV sportscaster and Hopkinton resident, will deliver a presentation titled "Making A Difference." Mr. Burton will elaborate on how a father can influence the lifetime of his children. Parents are invited to attend the presentation. File photo |
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Jean Rousseau, 77, Founder of Golden Spoon
Jean Rousseau, 77,
of Hopkinton died peacefully at the MetroWest Medical Center after
fighting a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
She would have celebrated her 78th birthday on April 9th. |
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Starting Monday, for your convenience, Colella's will be open: Monday to Saturday 8am-9pm Coming Soon... Sundays 8am-5pm |
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PLEASE JOIN THE SENIOR DVD COMMITTEE
SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2008 at 11:00 am
HIGH SCHOOL FRONT ENTRANCE PARKING LOT
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL MRS. COSTANZA 508-400-3580
IT WILL BE FUN AND QUICK WE NEED YOUR INPUT TO MAKE THE BEST MEMORIES WE CAN! |
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Synchronicity and Serendipity
March 28, 2008 — These kayakers discover a peaceful, easy feeling as they paddle in a mirror image of one another, yesterday on the Hopkinton Reservoir. |
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Blue Ribbon Window Dressing
March 28, 2008 — Hopkinton Garden Club members Ruth Gorman and Deborah Coleman won first place at the 2008 Boston Flower Show for their window box design. Ruth Langh, Merylyn Mezitt and Leslie Skrzypczak (not pictured) also contributed to the project. |
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Student Government Breakfast (Photo scrolls)
Above, United States Congressman James McGovern -D addresses the gathering of students, teachers and administrators, as well as local and state governmental leaders.
March 28, 2008 — The School Department hosted the 14th Student Government Breakfast this morning and listened to government leaders who had heard the call to public service, many as youths themselves. Representative James McGovern said he had a history professor who said the world would not get better on its own. "Social change happens, because good, like-minded people make it happen," he said. He told the group of high school students that they are the greatest resource for his ideas. He said it was a joy to work with the hundreds of fellow congressmen, the 100 Senators; but taking a jab at President Bush, the Democrat said it was not always a joy to work with him. Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Muriel Kramer (Photo, below), said, "When I was in those seats, public service was the farthest thing from my mind. But it's good to see two of my classmates here today." Although unsaid she was referring to Rep. McGovern and fellow Selectman Matthew Zettek.
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New ! Lower Prices at Maria's Caffe Italiano Corner of South and Hayward Street
Complete Family Menu: -Monday thru Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - From
$5.95 - $14.95
Daily Luncheon Buffet - $9.95
Il Forum Lounge Menu: - From $6 - $11
Italian Festival Evening: -Thursdays - All you can eat Beautiful Pasta Buffet -$9.95 ($5.95 under 12)
Mangia - Mangia O'rdevours: -Monday thru Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Dining Room Parties: - First Communion, Meetings, Graduation, etc. - Holds 55-60 people |
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State Police Seek Public's Help in Crash Driver not wearing seat is ejected - dies.
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 Attleboro Police Department, Attleboro EMS and MassHighways assisted troopers at the scene.
State police are seeking information on an
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Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s Against the Tide
The PREMIERE EVENT to raise money for BREAST CANCER PREVENTION !
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2008 South Central Massachusetts Youth Basketball League 5th grade boys Champions
The front row is Jimmy Hart, Danny Dragin, Adam Giordano, Patrick Ryan and Chase Lampert. The back row is Coach Jim Hart, Jack Stauss, Patrick Egan, Jimmy Hervol, Mike Sullivan, Ted Hilger and Coach Kathy Dragin. Contributed Photo. |
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“Reducing the level of aggressive and
distracted driving will keep our roadways safer,” said Massachusetts
State Police Colonel Mark Delaney. “We ask all drivers in
The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security is providing $1.2 million of federal grant funds for the Road Respect Mobilization.
Registrar Anne Collins stated, “The Registry of Motor Vehicles is happy to be part of the Road Respect team that is working to save even more lives. The data is clear, to save lives we need drivers to slow down and wear their seatbelts. These are not complicated solutions, they do not require long term financing and high tech solutions. They just require respect.”
James Butcher, an assistant chief probation
officer in Westborough District Court, spoke to attendees about how
aggressive driving ended the life of his 18-year-old daughter Courtney.
She was killed while riding as a passenger in a speed-related crash in
For additional information on the Road Respect Mobilization as well as tips to avoid aggressive and distracted driving, go to www.mass.gov/highwaysafety . |
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The Friends of the Hopkinton Senior Citizens
invite you to our next community meeting. Please join us on Tuesday,
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April 11,12 The Kids Choir of the First Congregational Church is presenting a musical, "Holy Moses" at 7pm. Suggested donation is $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Please also consider donating a canned good item for local food pantries. There are 40 talented children, a live band, and awesome choreography. A fun night for everyone!
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The Power of Forgiveness includes features with the Amish, Ground Zero,
Beirut, and Belfast as well as interviews with renowned Buddhist teacher
Thich Nhat Hanh, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, best selling authors Thomas
Moore and Marianne Williamson and others. |
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Polly
Brown and National Poetry Month
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Future scientist Above is Cameron Connelly of Mrs. Prior's Class, Room 36, who took part in the Elmwood School Science Fair last week. |
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Meeting of the Eagles
Music Teacher, Mrs. Pat Diamond, leads the Elmwood School Handchime Choir, made up of fellow teachers, today during the Meeting of the Eagles, a school-wide assembly.
March 26, 2008 — The Elmwood School held their Meeting of he Eagles today, marching into their gymnasium to the sounds of a handchime choir and the adoration of their teachers and some parents. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Star Spangled Banner , group songs, and traditional acknowledgements, the children were treated to a couple of laps around the gymnasium by members of the Hopkinton Running Club and some children who have begun a Fitness Challenge. When the laps were complete, Hopkinton resident and mother of three, Margaret Kennedy, as well as Laura McKenzie, a member of the Hopkinton running Club and member of the Board of Directors of the HAA, presented their Marathon Fitness Challenge that the children will be encouraged to not only participate in, but to succeed. The HAA is sponsoring the free fitness program to encourage children to run a marathon, a half-mile at a time over the course of 10 weeks until the 26.2 mile distance — the distance of a world-class marathon — is reached. And it isn't just for fitness. Every participant gets an imprinted water bottle. At 13.1 miles, participants will receive a tee- shirt imprinted with the logo of the program. But that isn't enough. Every child who finishes the entire 26.2 miles will get a medal similar to the finishers of the Boston Marathon. But that isn't all. The Elmwood class that logs the most miles wins a "Beach Party." According to the preface to the log calendar, the goal is to learn how to pace, and not run too far too fast. The program will begin on April 7. |
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Foothills
March 26, 2008 — Mt. Wachusett could be seen through a light haze on Tuesday from the Breakneck Hill Road area. |
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Rummage Sale at Senior Center Thurs. and Fri., May 15 & 16, from 9:30 to 7:00 and Sat., 9:00 noon “bag day.”
The Hopkinton Senior Center is a beehive of activity. From exercise
classes to discussion groups to art lessons, there is always something
to do. The center serves some 50 nutritious meals daily, provides over
300 round trip rides monthly and boasts what is often called the best
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Resident Lauds Selectmen for No Override Vote ~ Decries "Mudslinging" Editor:
The town should recognize the Board of Selectmen for showing leadership
in voting against an override. Hard dec
To the benefit of all Hopkinton residents, all departments have worked
diligently in the past several years to manage expenses. The
appropriations committee has created methods in the form of forums and
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UPDATE: At the end of the discussion of the OSMUD on Monday, the Planning Board approved sending the Article to the Town Meeting floor this May. |
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
Good News for Downtown Crosswalks & sidewalk Articles ~ DRC Upgrading of 135/85 intersection ~ Boulder Capital
by Robert Falcione
March 25,
2008 — The Downtown got a few pieces of good news at the Selectmen's
meeting on Tuesday First, Anne Mattina, Ph.D., Chair of the Downtown Revitalization Committee (Photo), has proposed two Articles for Town Meeting in May. After studies of the sidewalks and the crosswalks, Dr. Mattina said that the sidewalks can be repaired for a total of $95,000. "It is the committee's position that the current condition of sidewalks present safety hazards to town residents and visitors." She called them unsafe for disabled as well as people with baby carriages, which keeps people from doing business Downtown. The next Article would upgrade the 9 crosswalks in the Downtown, with special attention to the intersection of Main and Church Streets. That total, according to Dr. Mattina, is $70,000.
Mitigation from Legacy Farms
Legacy plans for the East Main Street/ Frankland Road/Peach Street intersection include a turn lane and a pass-through lane, something that more than one person warned against as a change in the character of the area. Selectman Mike Shepard did note that the spine road could alleviate traffic coming from the southern parcel, which could avoid the Downtown. The good news for the Downtown, however, is that Boulder has seen fit to offer to fund the redesign of the lights and traffic flow of Main Street, Grove and Cedar. Attorney Miyares said there were proposals to make "East Main Street and Main Street bigger and wider and faster — all that can make the traffic go more smooth through town. It's not necessarily in the best interests of the town to make Main Street faster and to make it wider," he said. Downtown is a place that people want to be a pleasant place, not another [Route] 495. All these things that are called mitigation, we might want to look at a bit askance," he added. "We don't want to mitigate to damage the social aspects of the Downtown," he said. He said that Boulder's consultants believe the intersection's problems are the result of "ancient traffic signals" and that "Much of the flow can be improved right away for a relatively modest cost. "It would be a great benefit to the town at a relatively low cost," he said. |
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For Sale
8 week old puppy, Shepard/Elkhound mix. Loves kids. Cute as a button. Has shots and papers to prove it. Dog crate, leash, food, accessories. Price reduced to $400. Call 508-400-2400 < --- New number. |
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Rapid Response
March 25, 2008 — Public Safety officials showed up at this minor accident on Main Street with no injuries in seconds today, shortly before noon. |
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Planning Board Meeting 83 Main Street Hearing Continued • Joe Strazzulla leaves empty-handed, again • Legacy Farms fiscal impact gets discussed • New Veterans Memorial Gazebo approved • OSMUD approved*
In a series of two letters to the Board, the most recent one on March 10, 2008, "The Fire Department has said they will leave the building [In the event of a fire], once the people are evacuated, because the safety is compromised on so many levels," said member Claire Wright. Mr. Strazzulla, a former Planning Board member and current ZAC member, claimed his building was up to code. "I take exception for the need for us to go beyond the law," he said. Mr. Strazzulla said that he is allowed new sewer and water hookups, and that the he will be connecting to DPW systems. The town's engineering firm FS&T (Faye, Spofford and Thorndike) weighed in on the project with some questions. "He asks all those questions that he asks so he can get his fee," Mr. Strazzulla said. Board member John Coolidge said, "In 20 years, I've never seen a letter like this from the Fire Department. He says it's extremely unsafe." Mr. Strazzulla said, "I am unclear about the issues I need to address." The Board voted to continue the Public Hearing until April 7, 2008, and invite Deputy Chief Clark to attend.
Gazebo Scott Richardson presented the plan for the new Veterans Memorial Gazebo, and the Board approved it unanimously with very few minor suggestions. Mr. Richardson, a member of the private fundraising group Friends of the Common, said that this was the last stop for the plan. It had gotten approval from all other entities.
Legacy Farms The economist for Legacy Farms, John Connery, presented his opinion that the project will have "strong fiscal implications, whether current zoning or new zoning." Figures presented by developer Boulder Capital have claimed up to $3.7 million in positive tax revenue for the town after the project of 940 residential units and 450,000 square feet of commercial/retail space is complete. He ended his presentation to the Board saying that the revenue falls "squarely on the positive." The peer review expert for the town, Judi Barrett, who studied the Connery report, was not as optimistic in her written assessments to the Board, saying, "We are concerned about its assumptions, its general lack of evidence and documentation, its methodology weakness..." "A fiscal analysis would come with a phasing plan. We are without one. "It is difficult to say, 'Yes, this is positive'," she said Monday night. Mr. Markey boiled the differences down to being a mix of methodology between Mr. Connery and Ms. Barrett. Mr. Connery looked at the project as a development, and Ms. Barrett looked at it as a zoning change, Ms. Barrett said. Ms. Barrett said a phasing plan would demonstrate how parts of the development, in the order they are built, would affect the tax revenue. "Timing and location are everything," she said. "We are not going to saddle this community with a negative number," assured Boulder Capital President Roy MacDowell. Ms. Barrett also warned of the introduction of a TIF [Tax Increment Financing] that offer lower taxes for the promise of job creation. Mr. MacDowell said that they were not looking for TIFs Abutter Chris Barry asked said he found the $750,000 asking price for 2 bedroom townhouses "absurd." "236 students out of 2,000 people is a number that doesn't work — and we're all drinking the Kool-Aid," he said. However, in this case, both experts came close to the same number of bedrooms for the development. Mr. MacDowell said that outside of the main spine road, there will be no cost to the town for all the other roads, which will be privately maintained. In addition, he said that all buildings will have fire suppression. The OSMUD (Open Space Mixed Use Development), the package of zoning changes for the project, is targeted for Town Meeting, which begins on May 5, 2008. The HCA (Host Community Agreement) being hammered out by the town's negotiating team of Town Counsel Ray Miyares, Town Manager, Anthony Troiano, and Town Planner, Elaine Lazarus, should be ready before Town Meeting. After that, Legacy Farms will need to go before the Planning Board for a Special Permit for the project. UPDATE: At the end of the discussion of the OSMUD, the Planning Board approved sending the Article to the Town Meeting floor this May. |
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GOLDEN EGG CONTEST OVER — NO ONE GOT IT (Somewhere on an advertiser's web site or page is a golden egg. Be the first to find it and win $50.) It is at the bottom of Ann-Michele's Page. Mouse-over in the space under the photo. |
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In the poll to the left, a concept requested by a top school department advocate, the "no override" position wins by a simple majority.
The 520 vote total would be an excessive number, except that we had over 3,000 solid visits today, a trend that has been on an upward climb since the manhunt a few days ago, when 5,000 true visits were recorded.
It might be good to note that the numbers seemed to go up evenly all day, although that is just anecdotal. The way the numbers of visits may rise on a particular day is interesting to know.
Did anyone receive an email? If you received an email from a sender about the poll, please let us know in the strictest of confidence. Editor@HopNews.com. Was it a mass email? Knowing the dynamics helps to understand the results.
How accurate is the poll? The sample we get is a pretty good representation of the community, however the poll has been tempered with several times before, and there is no way of knowing if anyone added numbers. UPDATE: HopNews had over 2,100 unique visitors on Monday, and just over 4,000 visits, according to our new server-based tracking program. The ratio between the two is normal, leading a reasonable person to believe that it is possible no tampering went on. But the 4,000 figure is so high, extra votes could be lost in it.
Nonetheless, every poll ever done gets criticized by those who do not benefit from them. We'll know if it is accurate and representative if the question ever gets to the ballot box. |
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Lazy, Hazy Days of Spring
March 24, 2008 — This couple and their dog enjoyed the warm Sunday weather at Hopkinton State Park, laying on one of the boat landings. Neither the dog nor the couple wanted to be named. |
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Today, March 24, 2008 Click link for more! 2:57 pm A walk-in reported that two youths were looking into his car while he was at the cemetery on Mayhew Street and when they were spotted they ran away...
3:12 am Officer Linda Higgins arrested a 24 year old male from Hopkinton, on Hayden Rowe Street for a Warrant charge and also charged him with Assault, Wanton Destruction of Property over $250 and Possession of Class D Substance...
8:53 pm A caller complained about the noise coming from cleaning equipment in an East Main Street parking lot...
8:01 pm Officer William Burchard checked and spoke with a skate boarder who was dressed in all black ... |
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Hopkinton Native Earns Special Distinction
Thirty years on the Florida Bench
March 24, 2008 — Thanks to a reader who is friends with the family of Hopkinton native, Judge Paul W. Danahy, Jr., who recently began his thirtieth year on the Florida bench. According to The Record, a "Journal of the Appellate Practice Section," of the Florida Bar, Judge Danahy was surprised to arrive at a party in his honor in a room the size of a basketball court that had been named for him. After accolades and testimonials, Judge Danahy was presented wit flowers in the newly named Judge Paul W. Danahy, Jr. Conference Room at the Tampa branch of the court on the Stetson University College of Law campus. Judge Danahy, a father of three and grandfather of many, recently donated a monument to the tragedy of 9-11 for display in Hopkinton. A full report may be read here at The Record.
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Camera-shy
March 24, 2008 — This heron spotted in a marsh off of South Mill Street got tired of posing for still shots and decided to put a little distance between himself and the photographer this morning. |
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Revenue Enhancement and Cost Efficiency Strategies
Providing updates and answering questions from viewers. Monday, March 24, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
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Swan Lake Whitehall
March 23, 2008 — These mute swans are part of a half dozen who are hanging around part of Lake Whitehall, eating under the water, and posturing like geese do. The one on the left is showing off his stuff. Thanks go to a HopNews reader who directed the photographer to the location. |
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Registration closes on March 24 for the 2008 Season. Players between the ages of 13 and 18 must register online. Please visit www.HopkintonBabeRuth.com to sign up. |
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Burton to Speak to St. John's Men's Group
Today,
at approximately 2:45 p.m. troopers assigned to the State Police
Barracks in Foxboro responded to a one-vehicle crash on Route 95
northbound south of exit 3 in 
Cancer prevention research and education through the Massachusetts
Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) and its sister research organization,
Silent Spring Institute. 
success.”
POLITICAL
NOTICE
evening.
Town
Counsel Ray Miyares said that the major spine road planned to go through
the northern parcel of Legacy Farms would not have a positive effect on
the current intersection of Routes 85 and 135.
March 25, 2008 — The continuation of the Public Hearing for the building
proposed by Joe Strazzulla to be constructed behind 81 Main Street got continued
again due to concerns from members of the Board over remarks by Deputy Fire
Chief, Ken Clark.
Deputy Chief Clark has expressed concerns over access around the building for
his firefighters, the lack of two exits, the lack of fire suppression, problems
with fire equipment maneuvering in the property, and the proximity of the
building to the adjacent building at 77 Main Street.
POLL RESULTS
Financial
Plan Working Group live
on HCAM-TV (Comcast channel 8 and Verizon channel 30)
the ideas will take a few years to yield results, but some of
the
ideas are already having an impact. Here are the statuses of some of the key
items.
To
improve the workings of town government, officials have decided to consolidate
information technology functions across all departments. They are also working
diligently to identify efficiencies that could be realized by re-aligning human
resources, buildings and grounds maintenance, purchasing, and procurement.
