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Holliston, Part of Contested Eighth District Race, Seeking ETA designation
July 16, 2008 —
According to a report on Holliston's Monday evening's selectmen's
meeting in the online newspaper, Holliston Reporter.com,
Selectman Andy Porter and Town Administrator Paul LeBeau will seek to
have Holliston designated as an ETA, Economic Target Area. Towns with
that designation may grant TIFs, Tax Incentive Financing as incentives
for companies to In Hopkinton, Lonza, Inc. was granted a TIF for eight years, which starts in the first year with a 90% relief of newly generated taxes in exchange for expanding its business and promising 350 new jobs. Republican candidate for the Eighth District Dan Haley (Holding baby) wondered if the state was sending the same message.
"At the same time as communities are seeking
creative ways to lure and retain quality employers, using targeted tax
breaks and incentive programs, the legislature is undermining those
efforts by instituting a massive, broad-based tax hike on businesses.
Just last week the legislature jacked taxes on our employers by a
whopping $482 million, as part of an $800 million tax hike. How can we
hope to attract new employers to our towns, if the legislature insists
on driving them out of our state?" said Dan
"The job of state representative is fighting for issues in the legislature once town officials have the time to work out these issues on their own. I am confident that Holliston Selectman Andrew Porter and Town Administrator Paul LeBeau will do so and then contact Representative Paul Loscosco to fight on Holliston's behalf about creating economic target areas. In the meantime, I will keep knocking on the doors of Holliston voters to ask for their vote as their state representative for the election on September 16th and with their support look forward to fighting on their behalf starting in January, 2009 when Mr. Loscosco retires. I will follow this issue closely to watch our neighbors in Holliston progress with the conversation," wrote Mr. Mills in an email. Democratic candidate Carolyn Dykema said, "The numbers confirm that we have tremendous economic potential here in Metrowest. But we can't take full advantage of it until we have the needed infrastructure, including better roads and public transportation. The message I want to take to Beacon Hill is that funding for infrastructure in our towns is one of the smartest economic investments the state can make." |
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 Goodbye, Robert McGraw
Bob’s picture was taken in 1943, with “his” Boeing Stearman PT-17 “Kaydet” training aircraft. Training was at Raymond-Richardson Air School that was operational from October 1941 until December 1944. More than 1000 World War II pilots were trained in basic flight skills. It is now Douglas (GA) Municipal Airport.
Following training, Bob was assigned to the 11th (Army) Air Force at Elmendorf Air Base, near Anchorage, Alaska.
Japanese bombing in the eastern Aleutian Islands, and occupation of Attu and Kiska in early June 1942, incited the 11th AF to launch air offenses on the two islands. Attu was re-taken in May 1943, and the Japanese withdrew from Kiska in late July.
The Aleutian Campaign ended with the re-occupation of Kiska on 15 August 1943. Primarily an air war, it was the only WW II campaign fought on North American soil. The 11th AF flew 297 missions and dropped 3,662.00 tons of bombs. One hundred fourteen men were killed in action, 42 were missing in action, and 46 died from accidents.
Thirty-five aircraft were lost to combat, and another 150 to operational accidents. It was the highest American combat-to-operational loss ratio of the war. Weather was the prime culprit.
The 11th AF accounted for approximately 60 Japanese aircraft, one destroyer, one submarine, and seven transport ships destroyed by air operations.
Toward the end of the war, the 11th AF flew bombing and reconnaissance missions against Japanese military installations in the northern Kurile Islands from Attu and Shemya Islands. The first land based bombing mission of WW II against the Japanese home islands was launched from Attu on 10 July 1943.
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The process to validate the special town meeting of May 6, 2008 has taken a positive step forward. Our request to the Governor to validate the special town meeting has been recommended by both Senator Spilka and Representative Loscocco through the submission of House Bill 4888.
A hearing was held yesterday by the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. This legislation was approved at the committee level and will move on to the House and Senate. I would expect this process to move quickly and anticipate resolution within a few weeks. Town Clerk Anne Click attended the hearing in Boston Yesterday.
Anthony J. Troiano Town Manager Town of Hopkinton Hopkinton, MA 01748
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Three-car Pileup at Crosswalk
July 16, 2008 — This car was number 2 in a three-car pileup at the crosswalk at Main and Church Streets today. One passenger was brought to the hospital. Car 1 braked for people in the crosswalk, and so did car 2, but car three slammed into car 2, above, and pushed it into car 1, a Mercedes SUV, which appeared unscathed. The crosswalk has been the subject of much scrutiny lately, and has been a heated topic of the discussion page. |
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EDC Meeting Wood Street Residents Again Look to Change Zoning Want medical office in residential zone By
Jessica Aker
Mr. and Mrs. Zerbini want to build the facility in order to reach out to
vulnerable populations, such as the
“Many of my patients live in Hopkinton, Milford and surrounding areas.
It would be more convenient for them, especially for older patients, to
reduce the amount of time it would take to travel for the same services”
said Mrs. Zerbini.
The office’s purpose is to have a place where doctors and patients can
work together to monitor cardiac testing and medical devices associated
with cardiac health. Mrs. Zerbini added, “We want to educate people
about recognizing their own health issues so that they will be better
equipped to deal with them outside our office.” In addition, she added,
“the office would promote economic growth and reduce taxes.”
The Zerbinis are no strangers to the process of rezoning. Mr. Zerbini
had recently applied for a permit to build additional housing on his
Wood Street property, with the intention of renting out the
apartment-style accommodations. This request was approved under a
special permit. The project has recently taken on a slower pace through
an extension of the permit. “It’s not a good time to build more housing,” said Mr. Zerbini. “The economy is very bad. It reminds me of similar struggles in the 1980s. The taxes could be very large on the apartments.” READ MORE... |
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Charlie's Angels x 2
July 15, 2008 — These girls, incoming freshmen, brightened Bill's Pizza while they awaited a ride tonight. |
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Said the Spider to the Fly
July 15, 2008 — This dragonfly has up to 60,000 light receptors, which would make it unlikely that it would fall prey to the spider that lurks at the other end of the web on the Lake Maspenock Dam today. |
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Late Snack
July 15, 2008 — This robin has found a morsel of the insect variety at dusk along the shore of the Hopkinton Reservoir, which he will likely take back to the nest and share. |
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Fireball
Connor Zanini gets ready to uncork a fastball for the Hopkinton Tondorf 12 year old baseball team. After completing a successful season, the team will be playing in the Milford Tournament this weekend. Photo by Geoff Grady. |
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Open House at B'nai Shalom
Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough
will host an Open House for prospective members on Thursday, August
21st, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Attendees will receive a tour of the
facility, and will meet the Rabbi, staff, and members to learn about the
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Caliper Life Sciences Introduces LabChip GX and GXII Microfluidic Instruments to
Address Specific Needs of Proteomic and Genomic Researchers
The LabChip GX represents a low price entry system targeted at genomics applications, while the GXII combines both genomics and protein research applications. The LabChip GX series of instruments will be marketed by Caliper and is designed to provide scientists novel benefits including extended walk away time, higher throughput and economical plate processing ability. Caliper also provides solutions to scientists with lower throughput needs through its collaborations with Agilent and Bio-Rad.
“With applications ranging from protein therapeutics research to gene expression analysis to genotyping of transgenic mice, the LabChip GX and GXII represent an integral component of Caliper Life Sciences’ overall strategy of developing products that bridge the in vitro – in vivo translational gap,” said Rick Bunch, Microfluidics Product Manager, Caliper Life Sciences. “The LabChip GX and GXII provide high quality, accurate, and reproducible data that enable researchers to accelerate their discovery efforts, while saving time and money.” |
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Ashland Police Identify 19 year-old Victim — Charge 19 year-old Survivor of Fatal Wreck with OUI, Racing, and More... Counselors available at Ashland High
July 15, 2008 — On
John Curtain 19 of 13 Meetinghouse was fatally injured when his 1995 Lexus LS400 crossed the center line and struck a utility pole on the wrong side of the road.
In connection with the accident investigation, Robert James Supple 19 of 5 Empire Circle Ashland, MA was operating a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM was arrested after being treated for minor injuries at MetroWest Framingham Hospital and charged with the following violations:
Counselors will be available at the
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State/County Crime
David Annis, 33, was arraigned this morning in Woburn Superior Court on charges of Extortion, Keeping a Place for Registering Bets or Dealing in Pool, Unauthorized Access to a Computer System, and Unlawfully Obtaining Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Middlesex Superior Court Clerk Magistrate Michael Sullivan ordered Annis released on personal recognizance with the condition that he report to probation and surrender all firearms.
Annis’ next court date is August 13 at 9 a.m. for a pre-trial hearing.
Based on a cooperative investigation by Lowell Police and State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s PACT Unit, it is alleged that Annis began gambling in August 2007 on sporting events utilizing a website run by a Westford bookmaker. He built up gambling debts in the thousands of dollars.
Ultimately, Annis built a debt of $5000, which was the maximum debt he was allowed to incur by the bookmaker. In September 2007, the bookmaker arranged to meet Annis so that he could collect the money owed. During that exchange, it is alleged that Annis showed the bookmaker his badge and indicated that he may be investigating gambling cases. Annis is alleged to have indicated to the bookmaker that wouldn't be arrested and that "things could go smoothly for him." Annis then never paid the bookmaker his debt and warned him not to blow his cover. Annis is also alleged to have shown the bookmaker CORI records of the bookmaker and others during this conversation.
During the investigation, Annis gave admissions that he was not doing an official investigation into gaming crimes.
These charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The case is being prosecuted by John Verner, Chief of the Middlesex District Attorney’s PACT Unit. |
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Robert F. McGraw, 88,
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The Hugging Saint
July 14, 2008 — Mata Amritanandamayi, or Amma (Mother), arrow, and some members of her ashram enjoy sitting in the lotus position, while sharing waffles and tea, on the shore of the southern end of Lake Whitehall. The group will be at the Best western in Marlborough tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15 for a program consisting of meditation, music and blessings. Amma, according to her followers, is known as the Hugging Saint, and is said to have hugged 27 million people from all over the world. One member of the group, far right corner, said today that Amma is the most revered role model for woman in India. |
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Once was Lost, But Now is Found Cockatiel reunited with family
July 14, 2008 — Thirteen year-old Jonathan Sheehan tries to refresh his lost, but now found, cockatiel's memory of the theme song to the Andy Griffith Show. The bird disappeared around six weeks ago, and was first reported missing on HopNews.
A regional paper picked up the story, as did a Boston television station, but the Sheehan family did not have a video of the avian alto, and the story ended — until today! A piece in the Police Log today caught the attention of HopNews: 1:53 pm A caller from Pond Street reported that a cockatiel has been in her yard for three days. The Animal Control Officer was notified. The Sheehan family got a call from HopNews, and in turn called the police, who hooked them up with Karen and David Adelman of Pond Street. The Adelmans hosted the bird for days, but feared for its safety among the cats that they own, so they lured it into a cage with some food — it had been eating out of their hands — and shut the door. Janet Sheehan took three of her children with her to the Adelman's Pond Street home today, and after spending about a half hour, determined that the young male bird was indeed theirs, and that after a six-week hiatus, would have grown and matured into what he is today. They brought the bird home and promised to give HopNews a call when he relearns his signature song. |
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Town-owned Fruit Street
July 14, 2008 — On Sunday afternoon, aside from photography, the only activities that were taking place on the hundreds of acres of town-owned land on Fruit Street, were only the ones that are prohibited. |
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Today, July 14, 2008
9:09 pm A caller reported a bonfire on top of the Lake Maspenock dam with a gathering of about 10-12 people...
8:04 pm A 911 caller reported that a motor vehicle, occupied by a male in his late 30's, drove past her multiple times while she was jogging on Wedgewood Drive...
5:40 pm A caller reported that a maroon Chevy pickup truck hit a mailbox on West Main Street and then left the area heading towards Upton...
4:46 pm A caller reported a past breaking and entering with larceny to the Carrigan Park dog house...
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Authorities Conducting Everett Homicide Investigation Seek Public's assistance
According to authorities, at
approximately 9:30 p.m. last night, Everett Police responded to a
well-being check requested by the victim's family at
The victim, Phillip Capone, 48, of
Everett Police and State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office are conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the stabbing.
Any member of the public who believes they have information that may be helpful to the investigation are asked to contact State Police at 781-897-6600 or Everett Police at 617-394-2356 |
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Thank You, HGC
July 14, 2007 — This wasp certainly enjoys the supply of flowers the Hopkinton Garden Club has placed in planters up and down Main Street. |
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HOPKINTON - Robert F. McGraw died unexpectedly Friday, July 11, 2008 at home. Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the Callanan-Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church St., are incomplete at this time. |
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Hopkinton Resident Attains Eagle Scout Rank
July 14, 2008 — Nicholas Cholakis (pictured right, with scoutmaster Andre Griben) of Hopkinton attained the rank of Eagle Scout upon successfully completing his Eagle Scout Board of Review on July 10, 2008. Nick has been a scout for 13 years and would like to thank all his fellow members of Troop 4, the Town of Hopkinton Conservation Committee and Trail Club, and especially Mr. Andre Griben, Mr. Gorsky, and Mr. Nigro for their support. Nick is a 2008 honors graduate of the Darrow School, where he was a Resident Assistant, Member of the Core Leadership Team, and member of the Varsity Baseball and Cross County Teams, and will be attending Holy Cross in the fall. Contributed content. |
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Concerts on the Common
July 13, 2008 — The newest member of the Cocobanana Band, Florencia Gonzalez, proved her worth on the common on Sunday. Video is below. |
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Cocobanana Band Plays Hopkinton Common It is NOT David Hasselhoff singing
July 13, 2008 — Above, the Cocobanana Band plays at the Concerts on the common series presented by Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Department. And although Michele gates did not run for office and left her seat on the Commission open, she agreed to stay on and manage the concerts. |
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July 13, 2008 — Wind-whipped Lake Whitehall embraced all sorts of recreation on Sunday, including fishermen and wind-surfers. |
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July 13, 2008 — Liam Keohane, 4, reaches on his tiptoes while playing catch with his Dad during the Concerts on the Common on Sunday. |
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July 13, 2008 — This heron appears to be letting a fish travel through its gullet while it enjoys the scenery at the southern end of Lake Whitehall that the natives call Little Pond on Sunday afternoon. |
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locate or expand in a town.
Haley today. 
Democratic candidate for the Eighth District, Ed Mills, also weighed in
on the subject.
Step
Forward for Special Town Meeting
elderly. The idea came about from Mrs. Zerbini’s career in cardiology as
well as the will of both Mr. and Mrs. Zerbini to contribute to their
community, she said.
Hopkinton
High School
July
15, 2008 -- Hopkinton based Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALP)
today introduced two microfluidics-based separations products, the
LabChip® GX and LabChip GXII benchtop systems, for fast, automated, 1-D
electrophoretic separations of protein, DNA, and RNA samples.
WOBURN
