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David P. Blasotto, 55
David P. Blasotto, 55,
formerly of Holliston, died Friday,
August 1, 2008. Born in Framingham, he is the son of Phyllis (Grady)
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West Main and West Elm — One Hurt
August 2, 2008 — Public safety officials responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of West Main and West Elm Streets shortly before noon. One male patient, from the red van, was taken to the hospital. |
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A Hard Rain Gonna Fall
August 2, 2008 — Like the finest beads hanging across a mysterious garden opening, water droplets separate from one another as they fall from a planter at Weston Nurseries Garden Center as an employee tends to the thirsty plants. |
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Wildlife Sanctuary
August 2, 2008 — This toad was one of the few critters holding still long enough for a photo on Friday at the Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary on East Street. There is a beaver pond — one group of visitors said they heard the beavers slap upon their approach — that cannot be reached without boots because of the wet surroundings, perhaps caused by beaver activity. Dogs, horses and other pets are not allowed. |
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New Cash Box
August 2, 2008 — While it is true that Pratt's Farm stand has a new cash box, the reason for it is not a reason for celebration. One or more people has stolen the old one, a cash box that Mary Pratt said attended the first farmer's market in Framingham. |
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Robotics at the YMCA
Above, Ed Harrow introduces the basics of his Robot Camp at the YMCA Hopkinton |
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Senate, House Reach Consensus on Comprehensive Health Care Cost Containment Legislation
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GREEN
GRASS, a short film which was filmed in Hopkinton last summer, has
been accepted in to the Roxbury Film Festival and will be
screening this Saturday, August 2nd at 2pm at: More information about the film can be found at www.greengrassfilm.com.
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Robots 101
August 1, 2008 — Matt Cronin, 12, listens intently as teacher, Ed Harrow of Hopkinton, discusses the robots that were being made at the week-long Robotics Camp at the Hopkinton branch of the MetroWest YMCA on Friday. Mr. Harrow will hold two more one-week camps. See a video of the event on our YouTube site. |
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After 10 business hours of polling, the results remain about the same as they started, with a 2-1 majority in favor of decriminalizing the currently illegal weed, which has the drug THC as the active drug ingredient.
Decriminalization of marijuana would likely mean that people would still not be able to transfer it to one another. In other words, distribution and cultivating would still be illegal. To allow it to be sold over the counter, or grown in a family garden, would take legalization.
Robert has
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James Schumann Moore, 83
James Schumann
Moore, 83, died July 30, 2008 at the
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Recycled Road - Spring Street Closed
July 31, 2008 — Spring Street was closed this morning while a machine chewed up the asphalt, and put it back on top of the road surface. According to Highway Dept. employee Russell Lukey, after grading the new surface, it will be an excellent base for new asphalt. The Highway Department Manager, Mike Mansir, in a posting from June, estimated the work to be done 10 days from the start. |
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Hopkinton Wins 13 Year-old Division
Hopkinton won the 2008 Northborough Tournament, 13 Year Old Division, by beating Marlboro, 12-2. En route to the championship game the Hillers upset an undefeated and top-seeded Leominster team, 6-4, in the semi-final round. Pictured above are: (kneeling from L-R) Ryan Hamilton, Hank Rudden, Andrew Welzel, Connor Hudson; (standing from L-R) Coach Ted Dlugolecki, Jason Dlugolecki, Craig Levergood, Tim Moberg, Roddy Towner, Sam Rodman, Coach Gary Haroian, Coach Fritz Rudden (missing from picture: Coach Don Lehman, Jake Haroian, Jake Lehman, Anthony Hutchins, Sean Dempsey, Aidan Kennedy). Contributed Content. |
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Look at What I've Got!
July 30, 2008 — Henry Wailgum, 3 (Almost 4), shows off his remote control fish to Sandy Beach Gate Guard Kelly Sanborn, a High School student and Parks and Recreation Department employee, as his Mom lagged behind, carrying all of the beach stuff. |
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Faster, Mom
July 30, 2008 — Three year-old Taylor Simpson had some great fun as her mom pushed her and friend Hunter Robie, also 3, at EMC Park today. |
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Unfolding Drama
July 30, 2008 — One insect hovers and extends his proboscis, while another of the same type stands steadily on his legs and sips nectar. The insect in the upper right, a different type, dived in and attacked on the shore of the Sandy Island parking area today. |
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Updated 6:30 p.m.
Code Amber.org:
Amber Alert Canceled for 4 Massachusetts Children
Amber Alert Issued
UPDATE: Vehicle Located in Connection with the AMBER Alert for Four
Children Abducted in
At approximately 12:30 p.m. the white 1992 Buick Roadmaster sedan that was listed in connection with the AMBER Alert for Ryan Petitbois, Lyndsey Petitbois, Lauren Petitbois, Roddick Petitbois, and their mother Louna Eveillard, was located in the City of Lynn by members of the Lynn Police Department. The vehicle was unoccupied when it was recovered and is currently being analyzed for evidence. The AMBER Alert remains in effect, but the vehicle is being removed from the AMBER Alert in light of its recovery.
July 30, 2008 — The Massachusetts State
Police have issued an AMBER Alert for four children abducted from
Louna Eveillard is a black female, 26-years-old, with a slender build and short hair. She speaks broken English and is of Haitian descent. She also is believed to have a significant fresh injury to one of her hands and may be in need of medical attention or wearing a bandage around one of her hands.
Children: Ryan Petitbois is a 3-year-old black male; Lyndsey Petitbois is a 2-year-old black female; Lauren Petitbois is a 22-month-old black female; Roddick Petitbois is a 11-month-old black male.
The Massachusetts State Police urge anyone with information on the whereabouts of Rodlyn Petitbois, Louna Eveillard or their four children to call 911 immediately. Rodlyn Petitbois is potentially armed and is considered dangerous. State Police urge the public not to approach him if he is seen, but rather, to call police immediately with his location.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 — In spite of all of the dire predictions over the years, people bought their SUVs, heated pools, and kept their homes and offices heated at a more than comfortable level. But according to our latest poll, a large majority of people are feeling — and/or anticipating — the pinch from the recent higher energy costs, and are changing spending habits accordingly. In fact the rise in prices could be called a surge. What are some of the things people can do in the short term to fend off the energy monster? Well, a few people have offered suggestions on the discussion page, Town Talk, in the thread, "Reworking my personal budget." And in the long term, solar power, and specifically photo-voltaic, has had a recent resurgence of interest among locals, and makes sense to a lot of people. Photo-voltaic uses cells to convert sunlight to electricity. Are tax credits for homeowners available for its installation? Would the investment pay off without tax credits? Are there different types of solar power, and is one better than the other? More durable than the other? Are there other forms of energy that have the potential to pay for themselves in savings? In the olden days of the last gas/fuel crunch, solar-thermal was the way to go. Water would be pumped to the roof and be heated by the sun. It would then be pumped to the basement, and the heat would be transferred to the home's hot water tank via a heat exchanger, being sure that the water from the roof never touched the domestic water in the pipes. HopNews broached the subject two years ago.
Here is a HopNews.tv story reprinted from 2006: FREE Electricity
October 31, 2006 — Matt Arner and wife Mini Singh claim to be the first documented home in Hopkinton to have installed photovoltaic solar panels on their roof to cut down on their electricity costs. Unlike solar panels that carry sun-heated water to a storage unit in the basement for transfer to domestic hot water or heat, these actually convert sunlight into electricity that is used in the home when needed, according to Mr. Arner, that will provide 30% of their electricity and pay for itself in 5 years. When the production of electricity from the roof units is greater than the demand, it will return electricity through the meter and run it backwards. Mr. Arner says that much of his costs of the installation are mitigated by rebates — for instance with the Mass Technology Collaborative — and tax credits issued by the state and federal governments, as well as credits he can sell that are purchased by residents wanting "green" electricity.
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Strike a Pose
July 30, 2008 — This reptile left the grass to stop long enough for a photo, and then slithered into the hollow log beside it, at the Old Town Beach last weekend. |
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Ahoy, Ahoy, I Say!
July 30, 2008 — The windsurfer dumped his sail shortly after this photo was taken, in order to avoid the inevitable collision, on Hopkinton reservoir. |
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MCGILLIVRAY RETURNS TO FENWAY PARK AFTER 30 YEARS OF RUNNING Boston Marathon Race Director celebrates 30 years of giving
At age 23, McGillivray, now BAA Boston Marathon Race Director and President of DMSE Sports www.dmsesports.com Inc., began his cross country run in Medford Oregon and finished his final leg of his ‘78 run, just one week after his 24th birthday at Fenway Park. McGillivray ran several laps around the warning track in front of the sold out 32,000 crowd. He will commemorate the occasion by also running a lap inside Fenway on August 14th and be met at home plate by family and friends. During the day, prior to the on-field ceremony, McGillivray will spend the day celebrating another milestone, his 54th birthday during which he will run 54 miles. It’s an annual tradition which he has done every year since his 12th birthday on which he ran those first 12 miles.
“To be honored by
the Jimmy Fund means a great deal to me,” says McGillivray. “The Jimmy
Fund, and the late Ken Coleman, gave me a chance to accomplish something
that even I didn’t know was possible until I actually took those final
steps inside Fenway Park. To run across the country was my dream, and to
couple that with raising awareness and money that might save the life of
a child was a tremendous responsibility which I did not take lightly.”
A partial list of some of McGillivray’s Jimmy Fund related accomplishments in the past 30 years include:
1978: Run Across America (3,452 miles) 1980: Run up East Coast (1,520 miles) 1981: New England Run (1,522 miles) 1982: Martha’s Vineyard Swim (7 miles) 1983: 24-hour Swim (26.2 miles) 1986: 24-hour bike ride (385 miles)
McGillivray’s inspirational story The Last Pick, co-authored by Linda Glass Fechter, intimately recounts the mental and physical obstacles McGillivray faced along life’s road which led him to his 1978 run. His story has inspired countless people to reach their own goals. All proceeds to go directly to his foundation.
To learn more about the anniversary of this 3,452 mile run across the country and how you can donate to Dave’s 30th anniversary fundraising effort on behalf of the Jimmy Fund, please visit www.dmsesports.com . |
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(Boston, MA) – July 30, 2008 — The Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that will allow Massachusetts residents currently not registered to vote to register on the day of an election.
“I feel strongly that we must do everything we can to ensure qualified voters have their voices heard on election day,” stated Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Particularly for working families, election day registration will make it easier for our citizens to fully participate in the democratic process—thereby improving the civic health of the Commonwealth and the country.” In order for an individual to register on the day of an election, the resident would be obligated to do the following:
• Provide proof of identification;
The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for further action.
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Fine Dining
July 30, 2008 — This dragonfly on the banks of Hopkinton reservoir last weekend is seen devouring another winged creature with its mouth. They eat many bugs that bother humans. |
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Legion Ball Update
Kelly Cook (7) of Hopkinton is introduced before Saturday night's game in Milford at Fino Field opening their Legion Sectional playoff Tournament game against East Longmeadow. Greeting Kelly, also from Hopkinton, are #2 Dan Muscatello, Catcher Matt Collins, #12 Mike Preite, and #16 Mark Sanborn. Also pictured are #3 Pete Farelli of Milford (2B), #9 Bryant Johnson of Milford (RF,P), and #21 Matt White of Bellingham (P). Not pictured from Hopkinton is Bryant Guilmette (P). The Milford Legion Post 59 baseball team defeated East Springfield at Milford's Fino field on Saturday nite by a score of 5-0 behind Matt White's outstanding pitching and a strong Milford defense keyed by Hopkinton players Dan Muscatello at short, Mark Sanborn at first base, Mike Preite at third base, Kelly Cook in centerfield and catcher Matt Collins.
On Sunday, Milford swept the best of three series by a score of 3-2 at East Springfield behind a great seven inning performance from starting pitcher Bryant Guilmette, also from Hopkinton. Bryant kept the East Springfield team off balance all afternoon with a sharp fastball and good movement on his off speed pitches. The game and series ended just 10 minutes before a thunderstorm with heavy rain hit the field in Springfield. By then, the team was on their bus and moving back towards the Pike and their next opponent!
Milford moves on to a series starting at Tivnan Field in Worcester on Tuesday night against the Worcester team, East Side. The winner of that series will advance to the State tournament in Chicopee starting on August 5th. Contributed content.
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Join the Hopkinton High School Alumni Network!
Hopkinton High School is starting an alumni association. To join the network, log onto www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/high/Alumni/joinassociation.php and enter your data. Or go to the high school web site www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/high and scroll down to the bottom of the middle section and click on the alumni link.
We are also having an meeting of those interested in helping us form the alumni association on Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 in the 2nd floor meeting room of the Fire Station. Everyone is welcome to join us. We need your ideas! For more information contact Jane Roche at janeroche@aol.com or 435-3980.
Editor's note: HopNews has started an Alumni Notebook, where we feature the successes of HHS grads. Please send your nomination to Editor@HopNews.com .
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Infrastructure and Environmental Improvements on Tap for Hopkinton Schools School Committee passes solar project 4-1
File photo, above. by
Jessica Aker
The new bleachers will be placed at center field, and will be accessible by a lift as well as through the track surrounding the field. Originally, the plan called for around 900 seats. The plan does not cover the relocation or renovation of the scoreboard or the press box. The additions will be funded by the Hopkinton Athletic Association and Boston Athletic Association. Both organizations have committed to hundreds of thousands of dollars for the project. In addition, The Soil Exploration Corporation will conduct soil testing in the area. Since the construction of the bleachers will continue into the fall, Vice-Chair Phil Totino commented, "The view of the field will beimpacted. The new bleachers will be in a place people normally stand in to watch the games."
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ESL's Rocky Horror Show
July 28, 2008 — This group of gender-bending, cross-dressing ESL performers held a "Dress" rehearsal of the Rocky Horror Show at the studio this evening. They will perform this cult classic August 7, 8 and 9, at 8:00 p.m. at the 30 Main Street Studio. Tickets - $13. ESL says, "No Toast or Water, Please! Costumes Welcome." They also warn of adult themes and language. |
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Destination, Mystery!
Do you feel like you need to GETAWAY??? If so, we have the day for you!! Please join other women on Saturday, August 9th at 8:30am at the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton for coffee and pastries. At 9:00 am you will board a motor coach for a mystery location. This day will include a hot luncheon and lots of great memories and an exciting adventure. You will meet new friends and not have to make any decisions! Cost is $75 per person. If this is something you might be interested in, please contact Kathy Laflash @ kalaflash@comcast.net for more info. All are welcome to attend. |
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Today, July 28, 2008
8:29 pm Officer Aaron O'Neil arrested Michael J. Keough, 47, of 15 Country Club Lane, Milford, on East Main Street and charged him with OUI Liquor, 3rd Offense...
11:20 pm A resident of Hayden Rowe Street reported that a 50 year old male has been walking in the neighborhood for the last few days, playing a harmonica and acting suspicious....
9:05 pm A caller reported that there was a gray van with two males inside at the middle school, trying to gain entry...
Four calls were made to Hopkinton Police before 3:00 a.m. on July 22, 2008 regarding criminal Breaking and Entering in the Oliver Lane, Wood Street area. Around that time, an 18 year-old and a 16 year-old juvenile were observed and arrested on Meserve Street, where more breaks would be discovered by automobile and home owners.
After the arrests, another thirteen complaints were registered by people who said their homes or vehicles had been entered illegally and item (s) taken. Those incidents are reported in detail in the log. Click the link at the top for more. |
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Women's Club Sneaker Drive
Not sure of the size? A gift certificate is also a great donation. The donations can be dropped off at Jackie & Company, 12 Wood Street, Hopkinton, from August 1st through September 20th.
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Reigh Rockefeller is a white female, 7-years-old, 4’ tall, 50 lbs., with blond hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink and white sun dress, red shoes, and dark sunglasses.
Clark Rockefeller is a white male in his fifties, approximately 5’6” tall, 170 lbs. He was last seen wearing khaki pants and a blue Izod shirt.
The Massachusetts State Police urge anyone with information on the whereabouts of Reigh Rockefeller, Clark Rockefeller, or the vehicle they are traveling in to call (617)-343-4328 immediately.
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Dan Haley Holds Holliston Fundraiser
July 27, 2008 Holliston attorney and Republican candidate for State Representative from the 8th Middlesex District, Dan Haley, poses with his ever-present daughter, nine month-old Sylvie, as he and current Representative Paul Loscocco pause from their chat for a photo. See a video of Mr. Haley's speech on our YouTube site. |
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Tea at the Nursery
july 27, 2008 — The Gay Grace Teas Mobile Tea Room has made a habit of setting up on Sundays at the front of Weston Nurseries to sell tea sandwiches, teas, and scones. above, Maya Kachroo-Levine waits on a couple from the service window of the stamped copper-lined interior of the coach. At this business, we are told, the tea leaves are brewed, not read. |
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Lightning Striking Again...
July 27, 2008 — I appears lightning has struck again (The heading is the title of a Lou Christy song), this time coming from an arcing wire that separated from a pole on Cedar Street during the late afternoon storm on Sunday. It is unknown if it was from a lightning strike. |
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Maria's is Top Notch - The "North End" of Hopkinton
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Busybodies
July 27, 2008 — This bumblebee was one of several animals getting what they could in a real hurry before Sunday's storm at Ice House Pond. Although purple loosestrife is considered an invasive plant, because it chokes out the other plants, it is a favorite for nectar gathering insects. |
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The Hopkinton 10 year old Tondorf team completed their summer season by winning the Tondorf Championship in Medway
After finishing the regular season 9-0-1 and earning them number one seed in the playoffs, the Hillers faced off against Franklin in the first round on a sunny summer afternoon. Equipped with their trademark eye black, the Hillers shut out Franklin 9-0 behind outstanding pitching by Jake Doherty and Geoff Holler.
Next up for the Hopkinton in the semi-finals was a tough Bellingham team. The Hillers got up early with hits by Jack Vaccari and Cal Holland. The early lead was enough as Drew Simi and Matt Decina combined on the mound to hold the lead in route to a 6-3 Hopkinton win.
Medway would not go quietly and game two turned out to be an epic 11 inning thriller. Medway took an early 2-0 lead, but the Hillers fought back to go ahead in the top of the 2nd 3-2. Medway squeezed a run over in the bottom of the 3rd to tie the game at 3. Both teams battled valiantly, making outstanding defensive plays. Catcher Petey Scholoski cut down no less than three Medway runners trying to steal while Matt Hand gutted out 7 2/3 innings of shutout pitching. It was not until the top of the 11th inning when Mike Messier hit a deep sacrifice fly scoring two runs to give Hopkinton the 5-3 win and the 2008 10yr old Tondorf Championship.
The Hillers were coached by Don Lehman and assisted by Rick Decina, Pete Schiloski, Tim Simi, and Ken Vaccari. Congratulations on a great season Hillers! |
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Double-Fatal Crash on Route 1 in Wrentham Update - Victims ID'd
Preliminary investigation
by Trooper Christopher Booth indicates that
19-year-old Alexa Latteo of
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 Wrentham Fire Department, Wrentham Police Department, and MassHighway assisted troopers on scene. |
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Party Time
June 26, 2008 — Hopkinton Drug's Dennis Katz, flipping the burgers, held a party on Friday evening for employees, two of whom had birthdays, and one who is departing for other employment, and for friends and family. |
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METROWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
July 25 th, 2008 — The Metrowest Symphony Orchestra is looking for a few talented Maestros!The MSO is seeking a new Associate Music Director for our 2008-2009 Season.
We need a talented individual to assist the MSO with its mission to provide musical and cultural enrichment to the musicians, community and schools of Hopkinton and the surrounding MetroWest region. The ideal candidate will assist the Music Director in advancing music education in the community. The candidate will also work with the Board of Directors, Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce and the Hopkinton School System to establish programs of enrichment for the Hopkinton Schools.
The candidate should be willing to help promote the orchestra as a vital artistic asset and a visible part of the MetroWest communities, including speaking to community organizations, cooperating with joint endeavors with other arts organizations and assisting in fundraising and ticket sales.
Auditions for Associate Music Director will take place in September.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to personnel@metrowestsymphony.org
The MSO is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, an agency that funds your local cultural council, And by the generosity of many community individuals and businesses. Metrowest Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 260 Hopkinton, MA 01748 The MSO is a tax-exempt organization under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. |
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Like a Moth to a Flame
July 25, 2008 — The insect on the daisy above with the Halloween colors and Hawaiian markings appears to be a moth in butterfly clothing, today at Lake Whitehall Dam. |
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From Fruit to Art
July 25, 2008 — Artist Suna Erdamar shows off her paintings to a prospective patron today at Weston Nurseries' Friday afternoon Farmer's Market. There was plenty of farm stand veggies and fruit also. Photo by Ben lewis |
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The Ladder of Success
July 25, 2008 — This bird at the old Town Beach has defied identification by the photographer. Q. Anyone know? A. Susan Ranney believes it is a spotted sandpiper. |
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ESL's Dress Rehearsal of High School Musical on our YouTube site. |
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Friday, July 25 - Star Party 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm "Into the Deep" @ Hopkinton State Park. We're taking a road trip and bringing out the BIG telescopes! We invite you to Hopkinton State Park and its dark skies to tour the nebulae and star clusters of the Milky Way, as well as neighboring galaxies. We'll also offer a constellation class so that you can learn how to spot the summer's best constellations and some of the telescope targets they contain. Sponsored by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Free admission. *Weather dependent* Call (617) 495-7461 to check for cancellation.
Friday, July 25 - ESL presents High School Musical 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School, tickets: $10 (ages 3 & under free
Saturday, July 26 ESL presents High School Musical 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School, tickets: $10 (ages 3 & under free)
Saturday, July 26 - Recycle with the Lions Club 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Colella's Supermarket
Sunday - July 27 5:00 - 7:00 pm Hopkinton Parks & Recreation presents Summer Concerts on the Common - Down on the 5, Rock & Blues |
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Two Accidents at Once
July 24, 2008 — This Mitsubishi sedan struck the pole in the left, rear background with its right front, after heading eastbound, from the opposite side of the pole and embedded the right front tire in the pole. It appears the car ended up with the side facing the direction it came from, blocking the lane. After hearing the sound of the crash, a father and son who live in the house across the street called 911, got dressed, and ran out with flashlight in hand, but not in time to stop an oncoming GMC pickup, which hit the car, apparently broadside, on the passenger side while the stranded driver was still in it. One woman at the scene said that the female driver of the car, who was taken to Milford hospital by Hopkinton Ambulance, had a gash across the entire top of her head. She was arguing with firefighters to let her walk home. |
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Candidate Dan Haley Accuses Legislature of Failing to Protect Children Opponents Reply
July 24, 2008 —
Dan Haley, Republican candidate to represent the Eighth Middlesex
District in the House of
Representatives, released the following statement: "As a father and a
citizen, I am outraged and disgusted. As a candidate for the House of
Representatives, I am more determined than ever to raise my voice
against the lack of political courage and judgment evidenced by our
Legislature's refusal to throw the book at child predators. The only way
to guarantee that a predator will not repeatedly victimize children is
to put that predator behind bars. "The law currently awaiting Governor Patrick's signature is a step in the right direction, but make no mistake: it is a half measure at best. Massachusetts must finish the job by joining the vast majority of states that have enacted true versions of 'Jessica's Law,' including mandatory minimum sentencing for child predators."
When asked to respond to Mr. Haley's position, Democratic candidate Carolyn Dykema said this: "My heart goes out to the family involved in this terrible crime. I have complete confidence that District Attorney Leone and his capable team will ensure that justice is served."
Democratic candidate Ed Mills had this to say: "The Ed Mills for State Representative Campaign chooses not to respond to this difficult situation at this time. This is not a situation from which one should attempt to make political gain. We leave it in the capable hands of the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and the Holliston Police Department. We keep the family in our thoughts and we wish the best for them." |
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High School Musical
July 24, 2008 — ESL's High School Musical had a dress rehearsal today at the Middle School. It begins Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July26 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Hopkinton Middle School General Admission Tickets: $10 (ages 3 and under free) |
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All in the Technique
July 24, 2008 — A photo of a fisherman that may look like any other can be enhanced by using the technique of framing, which surrounds the subject and amplifies its presence. |
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The High Cost of Corn
July 24, 2008 — Martin Dickie, 11, and Dad, Garth, look over the corn at Pratt's farm. They balked at the high cost of corn, as it is everywhere, but ended up getting a half-dozen ears. |
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WOW! Over 2 million served! When I started this HopNews.com, it began as a way to share my feature photography with more people. I needed a reason to go shoot, because as much as I enjoy photography, and as much as I know my level of work, it just doesn't do much good to have a pile of outstanding feature photos sitting in a cardboard box that someone gets to have or fight over when I pass to the next life (Which I hope is decades away).
In March of last year, the fourth year of HopNews, we awarded $500 to Hopkinton High School student, Greg Fraser, who guessed frighteningly close to the time when our Sitemeter, above, would reach one million visits . And now, a little more than a year later, the visits to HopNews have doubled. (It should be noted that Sitemeter only tracks about 80% of the actual visits, due to being cookie-based. But the number is stunning nonetheless.).
Thanks to the thousands of regular readers, as well as the thousands of visitors from around the world. And special thanks to our advertisers, who support the efforts to make this site the best it can be. And now, let's look for great things in the future. You ideas are appreciated. ~Robert |
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I was inspired by a friend today to put a blog together. So I did! It is an hour old, so please understand it may need some tweaking, some redesign, or added content or features. Anyone can post a comment at this time, but I would encourage people to register with Google right away so that if the time comes that we need to make it a registered-only site, the serious and well-mannered people will not lose out. I believe you can make your email not show up in your posts, but it might be fun if you have a photo icon to represent you on the blog, if that is possible. There is a poll there now, so please vote at least. ~Robert |
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This Weekend ~ Don't Miss It! High School Musical
See ESL's Musical
Theater Workshop bring this popular movie to life!
July 25 & 26
at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
at the Hopkinton Middle School
General Admission Tickets: $10
(ages 3 and
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SUNDAY TAPS VIGIL, AUGUST 3, 2008
Hopkinton to join thousands of communities across America Please join the Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee on Sunday, August 3, 2008 as we join thousands of communities across America for a remembrance ceremony at Mt. Auburn Cemetery/GAR Memorial in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The Committee is hosting a “Sunday Taps Vigil” starting at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will consist of a short tribute to American soldiers, veterans and their families and is expected to last 15 minutes. The ceremony will include the sounding of the 24 hauntingly beautiful notes of “Taps”.
“Taps” traditionally serves two important purposes. At military outposts around the world it is played in the evening to signal the time for quiet, rest and reflection after a day of duty. It is also mandated by the Department of Defense to be sounded live by a bugler, if possible, at the funeral of each and every American veteran as a final tribute to that individual veteran’s honorable time of service to his or her country. An average of over 1,600 American veterans are laid to rest each day.
Hopkinton has held this ceremony, on the first Sunday of each month, since it was initiated in March 2004 by the national non-profit organization Bugles Across America. Since the ceremony was first proposed, over 1,500 communities across America, as well as in Canada and several other countries, now participate. ~ Hopkinton Veterans' Celebration Committee |
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Weather was the Story On Wednesday Evening
July 23, 2008 — A fierce lightning storm Wednesday evening that subsided before midnight, but had the weatherman cautioning severe weather until 5:00 am Thursday, had emergency services scurrying all over Hopkinton for a solid hour. Above is the sky over the Wilson Street LNG facility, where apparently millions of gallons of Liquefied Natural Gas are stored in 3 large powder-blue storage tanks, the adjacent street is a no-park, no-stop, no-stand zone, and police refer to their frequent patrols of the secure area in code. At least one driver driving on East Main Street (The perspective from the camera, above) called in a "large fire" at the facility Wednesday evening. The facility did report to police that it "shut down" due to the storm. The bright spot in the photo is the flame from a discharge valve that releases gas into the atmosphere and burns it as it does. It has two such devices that can often be seen by patrons of the Hopkinton State Park, who call regularly report the controlled burn. Fire and Police departments were kept busy as a report for fire coming out of an outlet of one West Main Street home, and a report of an alarm at a nearby explosives storage facility. But that wasn't all. One home on North Street reported a teen being struck by lightning through a computer. Another person also reported being struck. Alarms at the Post Office went off due to the storm, after power was momentarily lost downtown. A pine tree was struck yesterday at the State Park, causing a split of the bark from nearly the entire length of the 70 foot tall tree, and burning most of the needles above the strike. A house on Ash Street was struck Wednesday evening, and smelled of smoke, below. |
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Not Again!
July 23, 2008 — Hopkinton Firefighters responded with two engines to a home on Ash Street that was reportedly struck by lightning. One public safety official on the scene said the house burned in the past, but did not say if it was from lightning. |
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Charlie Featherstone
August 23, 2008 - 12noon - 5:00 pm Ashland Fish and Game Ponderosa Road, Ashland
Tickets only $10.00 each
Proceeds to benefit Reagan and Tom Featherstone College Fund
Contributions will be accepted. Please send to: Charlie Featherstone Trust Middlesex Savings Tickets may be pre-purchased at the Hopkinton Town Hall Building Dept., 3rd Floor |
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Fire on Westcott Drive
July 23, 2008 — "A small fire in the basement" was how the first responders described the situation as they asked for water to be brought in quickly. They knocked the fire down in just a few minutes, but stayed until joists were checked all of the way to the attic. One firefighters requested the thermal imaging camera, that can display differences in temperature on a display monitor. A wall with a fire behind it would be a different tone the the surrounding wall. |
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Car vs. Tree
July 23, 2008 — Officer Patrick O'Brien secures the scene of a car accident earlier today in which a young man crashed into a tree on Hayden Rowe Street, causing deployment of the airbags, and left the scene. His mother pursued him, the family lives nearby, to Eastview, where firefighters treated him (Inset) and then brought him to the hospital. |
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Off-Duty Massachusetts State Police Trooper Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident
Trooper Porter, driving his personal vehicle, a 2000 Hyundai Elantra, struck a tree at the intersection of Central and Emerald streets. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The accident remains under investigation by the Hingham Police Department, with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section.
Trooper Porter joined the State Police in
2002, and was assigned to the Norwell Barracks. Trooper Porter had been
honored by State Police for his role in rescuing the victim of a motor
vehicle accident in the town of
“There is a profound sadness among the troops today, as we deal with the tragic death of one of our own,” said Colonel Mark F. Delaney, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police. “During his brief career, Trooper Gregory Porter had distinguished himself with an award for saving lives. On behalf of the entire State Police department, I offer our deepest condolences for Trooper Porter and his family. He will be sorely missed.”
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“Carolyn Dykema
has been an active and dedicated member of her community for
many years. She is dedicated, enthusiastic, and possesses an
understanding of the issues facing her district, which are
critical in this election. She is, by far, the best choice for
Representative in the 8th
Middlesex District,” said Executive Director Sheila Capone-Wulsin.
“We applaud her candidacy, and we look forward to working with
her on our shared agenda for Massachusetts women and families.
For more than 35 years, the MWPC has been advocating for equal
pay, social justice, and reproductive rights. We are excited to
have an ally in Carolyn Dykema.” 
Ed meets with local Hopkinton MNA member, Beth Kern, in front of
Hopkinton High School who is seen here congratulating Ed on
receiving the MNA endorsement. 
morning, the Legislature capped a session that has been marked
by tax hikes, out-of-control spending and irresponsible
borrowing, with a last-minute spending and borrowing binge
worthy of the worst of the Dukakis years - when similar excesses
of one-party government drove the State's bond rating into junk
status.
Marijuana Poll Results
Lynn,
MA, he was the son of the late James
and Dorothy (Newcomb) Moore.
approximately
1:00 a.m. this morning. The four children, ranging in age from 11
months to 3 years, were abducted with their mother, 26-year-old Louna
Eveillard, from a murder scene and are believed to be in danger. Louna Eveillard
and her four children are believed to be with the father of the
children, 25-year-old Rodlyn Petitbois of 
POLL RESULTS - Wow!
Boston,
Mass. – July 30, 2008 — On August
14th Dave McGillivray will be recognized for his historic
solo cross-country run from Medford, Oregon to Medford, Massachusetts
which benefited the Jimmy Fund. In 1978, the year of his run,
McGillivray was among a select group of people who had accomplished such
an extraordinary goal…it was the beginning of a 30-year relationship of
combining fundraising and athletic events to benefit those in need. The
Jimmy Fund will help celebrate this milestone as part of their WEEI/
NESN Radio-Telethon, by honoring McGillivray at the Red Sox pre-game
ceremony that evening. 
The
Hopkinton Women's Club is sponsoring a new sneaker drive for
Hopkinton Middle and High School students in need, to benefit
Project Just Because. While all new sneaker donations are greatly
appreciated, there is a particular need for larger sizes; women's
7,8,9,10 and men's 8,9,10,11 and 12. 
July
27, 2008 —The Massachusetts State Police and the Boston Police
Department have issued an AMBER Alert for 7-year-old Reigh Rockefeller,
who was last seen at 12:44 p.m. in the area of 
July
26, 2008 — On Saturday, July 26, 2008, at approximately 6:56 p.m.,
troopers assigned to the State Police Barracks in Foxboro responded to a
single vehicle crash on Route 1 South in Wrentham that resulted in two
fatalities and one serious injury.
A DAY TO CELEBRATE
