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The Great Flood

August 7, 2008 — The fence and the driveway on the opposite side of it in front of the home on the corner of Wood and Spring Streets are victims of the new pond formed by the storm today.

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Town manager Surprised by Bond Bill

From Karen Spilka:

In Hopkinton, funding was secured in the transportation bond bill for roadway safety improvements to Routes 135 and 85, as well as to West Main Street. $2.5M is dedicated to the rehabilitation of the historic town hall through the capital bond bill, while the environmental bond designated $100K for the repairs, maintenance and operation of Lake Maspenock. ~ State Senator Karen Spilka.

From the Town manager:

All funds listed in the article are bonded, but the Governor’s Office needs to release the funds. All bonded funds fall under this provision. The funds are for Hopkinton. The Town needs to develop a dialogue with the Governor’s office regarding the road, dam and town hall funds. Senator Spilka has advocated for Hopkinton, and we need to continue the process. The Town Hall Funds were included in the Bond Bill by her at the last hour, I was not expecting bonding this year.

Anthony J.Troiano

Town Manager

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New Holliston Campaign Headquarters

Ed's three daughters, Samantha( seated far left), Alexandria (seated left of center), and Kimberly (standing) along with a busy grandchild, Ed, and Ed's wife, Cindy (seated right of center), work the phones talking to the voters about his candidacy for state representative for the September 16th Primary Election Day.

August 8, 2008 — Ed Mills of Hopkinton, state representative Democratic contender in the Eighth Middlesex District, is opening his campaign headquarters at 781 Washington Street, Holliston above the Superette.

Ed Mills says, “I have enjoyed many campaigns for Metrowest candidates for the Democratic party and look forward to welcoming seniors, young people and busy parents of young children to have some summer fun by attending my opening get together this Saturday”.

Teresa Touey, Mills’ campaign manager, will provide absentee ballot applications and voter registration applications for any guests. “Every vote counts”, she says. Light refreshments will be served from 11AM to 1PM this Saturday, August 9.

July in August

August 6, 2008 — The barns at the Pratt Farm nicely frame the field of golden rod and other wildflowers beside Pratt Pond in a scene that is more like July than August. The abundant rains have kept lawns, fields, crops and forest floors moist and green this year.

Middlesex County Register Of Probate Arrested For Theft Of Public Monies

Arrest Of Elected Official Comes After Weeks-Long Investigation That Included Video Surveillance Of Alleged Crimes

CAMBRIDGE – The Middlesex County Register of Probate has been arrested in connection with his alleged theft of public monies, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone announced today.

John R. Buonomo, 56, of Newton, was arrested today by Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. He was charged with 18 counts of breaking and entering into a depository, eight counts of theft of public property by a City/Town/County Officer, and eight counts of larceny under $250.

It is alleged that Buonomo, a county-wide elected official, engaged in a repeated pattern of stealing cash from copy machines and money machines at the Office of the Register of Deeds over a period of weeks. Video surveillance cameras installed by the Middlesex District Attorney’s PACT Unit captured the defendant engaged in these acts numerous times during the months of June, July, and August. The Register of Deeds office is located in the same building as the Register of Probate office.

“It is highly troubling that a public official would engage in the kind of brazen theft of public monies that we allege here,” District Attorney Leone said. “We believe that Mr. Buonomo violated the public’s trust by regularly accessing these cash machines without authority and stealing taxpayer money. I want to thank the Secretary of State's Office, the Registry of Deeds, the Trial Court, and the Chief Justice for Administration and Management for their cooperation during this investigation. I also want to commend the members of the Massachusetts State Police in our PACT Unit for their comprehensive investigation – and that investigation continues."

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MOST WANTED FUGITIVE SEEN IN OREGON

MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE WORKING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST TO TRACK MICHAEL BRESNAHAN

Massachusetts State Police announce that MICHAEL T. BRESNAHAN, one of Massachusetts’ Most Wanted fugitives, was spotted last weekend in a store in Springfield, Oregon and was last seen hitchhiking on a highway in that state. Bresnahan, 36 (D.O.B. 1/31/72), is wanted for terrorizing and sexually assaulting a 61-year-old woman after forcibly entering her home in Winchendon, Mass., last year.

Bresnahan, who has been featured on the television show “America’s Most Wanted,” was seen Saturday night purchasing camping equipment in a Walmart in Springfield, Oregon. Further information developed by local police there revealed that Bresnahan was last seen hitchhiking later that night in the northbound lane of Interstate 5 in Springfield.

Investigators believe that Bresnahan frequents truck stops and maybe hitchhiking with truck drivers.

An image and description of Bresnahan is below, right, and a surveillance image, taken from a Wal-Mart security camera, positively identifies Bresnahan. Massachusetts State Police warn that Bresnahan should be considered dangerous and potentially armed, and urge anyone who sees him to contact police immediately.

Bresnahan broke into the Winchendon home of his victim, a former school teacher, early on the morning of Aug. 30, 2007. Armed with a knife, he held her against her will for more than two hours while assaulting her. Based on evidence gathered during a subsequent investigation, Winchendon Police obtained an arrest warrant for Bresnahan out of the Winchendon District Court.

Bresnahan is 5’9” tall and weighs approximately 160 lbs. He is Caucasian, with a light complexion and blue eyes, and brown hair, which he may be wearing long or in a pony tail. Bresnahan has several tattoos: a woman’s head on his chest, a music note on his wrist, a panther on his right upper arm, a rose and heart on his right forearm, and an eagle on his left forearm. A fan of rock music, Bresnahan enjoys playing guitar. He may be using aliases.

Anyone with information about Michael Bresnahan or his whereabouts is urged to contact the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section at 1-800-KAPTURE (1-800-527-8873).

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Paris Hilton for President?

Celebrity of wealth, Paris Hilton, answers a John McCain ad mentioning her with a very funny one of her own, from CBS, The Early Show (Caution: Audio volume is on.)

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Let the Sunshine In

August 5, 2008 — The sun was actually below the horizon at dusk on Tuesday when this photo was taken at the shore of the Hopkinton Reservoir. The gray, sunless sky can be given credit for the soft, non-directional light. There are hundreds in the upper parking lot.

Final Bond Bills Retain Funding for Holliston, Hopkinton & Medway Projects

August 5, 2008 -- State Senator Karen Spilka and Representative Paul Loscocco announced on Thursday the final passage of a number of bond bills that include funding for projects and initiatives benefiting Holliston, Hopkinton & Medway.

"These bond bills will go far towards addressing many of the infrastructure needs of these towns," stated Senator Spilka. "Addressing potential safety hazards, environmental degradation and declining buildings is the best way to maintain a high standard of living in the MetroWest, as well as keep the region economically healthy. I am pleased that my colleagues in the House and I were able to secure these funds to help strengthen the area as it continues to thrive."

"These bond bills are bringing millions of dollars to fund necessary projects in our towns and the entire MetroWest region," stated Representative Loscocco. "I am very appreciative of my colleagues in both the House and Senate, and I am very happy that we were able to help secure funding to address the health, safety and environmental needs of our communities. This money will go a long way to maintain the high standard of living and economic vitality of the region."

Holliston is set to receive $2.75M for roadway safety improvements to Norfolk, Central and Highland streets through the transportation bond bill, while the capital bond bill provides for $750K for repairs and renovations for the town's senior center.

In Hopkinton, funding was secured in the transportation bond bill for roadway safety improvements to Routes 135 and 85, as well as to West Main Street. $2.5M is dedicated to the rehabilitation of the historic town hall* through the capital bond bill, while the environmental bond designated $100K for the repairs, maintenance and operation of Lake Maspenock.

Medway secured $300K for the design of Route 109 and Holliston Street and the intersection of Route 109 and Pond Street in the transportation bond bill, while the capital bond bill sets aside $1.2M for repairs and improvements to the town's senior center. The final environmental bond bill also includes $100K for dam repair and $3.5M to address water quality concerns due to failing wells in the town.

The transportation, capital and environmental bond bills were passed by the Legislature during debate that lasted late into the evening on the last day of formal sessions during a two year period. The bills now go to the Governor for his signature.

* Town Manager Anthony Troiano today said that he did not know of any $2.5 million for a renovation of the building.

Command Post

Above is a minute of the scene on Blueberry Lane on Monday night during the search for a missing 12 year-old, interesting for those who have never seen a command post.

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Bernice N. "Bobbi" Slomski, 70

HOPKINTON - Bobbi Slomski of Hudson, formerly of Sudbury, passed away on August 3^, 2008 surrounded by her family at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

Born March 8, 1938 to Bernard and Marguerite Brudie, she grew up in Teaneck, NJ, as a tomboy and a high school cheerleader. She went on to graduate from Cazenovia Junior College in upstate New York where she sang in the college quartet. After marrying Joseph Slomski in 1959, she moved to Willis Road in Sudbury where she lived for 32 years. Arrangements Complete

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ESL Offers "R" Rated Live Performance

NO ONE under 17 admitted without parent

Rocky Horror Show

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 p.m.

30 Main Street, Hopkinton

August 5, 2008 — From puppet shows to Tennessee Williams, ESL's group of actors has presented the community with performing arts of all sorts, but now takes one step further by presenting the edgy, camp, cult classic, Rocky Horror Show, whose lead character is a Dr. Frankenstein-like transvestite.

To pull this off without protest, ESL has decided to limit the audience to those 17 and over. So for those in their teens, in order to get in, bring and ID or bring a parent.

Above, some characters from the show give their views on legalized marijuana, before they are interrupted by a bearded man in drag, a self-appointed spokesman who invites the readers to attend.

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Surreal Scene

August 5 ,2008 — The command post for the successful search for a missing 12 year-old girl last night offered a surreal, movie-like quality that brought public safety officials en masse to this peaceful, out of the way family neighborhood.

Missing 12 Year-old Girl Found

6:15 p.m. - Girl last seen after reported tiff with Mom.

8:00 p.m. - (Approx.) Reported missing - Command post set up on Blueberry Lane. Massive response by Hopkinton Police and Fire, and State Police with troopers as well as K-9 units and Air Wing.

8:43 p.m. - Police Chief Thomas Irvin sends automated CTY phone message to residents.

10:26 p.m. - Search upgraded. Command Post moved to Center School.

10:50 p.m. - LOCATED at EMC Park by Officer Philip Powers searching by bicycle!!

11:28 p.m. - Police Chief informs public that girl is found.

11:28 p.m. - Off to Milford hospital in ambulance.

Police: 508-497-3401 - Jot it down.

August 4, 2008 — Above, Hopkinton Police Chief Thomas Irvin walks through the Command Post on Blueberry Lane during the early part of the search.

UPDATE: 12:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2008 — Scores of people showed up on Blueberry Lane after a automated CTY message from Hopkinton Police Chief Thomas Irvin to residents alerting them of a missing, thinly-built, twelve year-old girl with long, straight blond hair, wearing a purple sweater, green shorts and black flip-flops.

A helicopter from the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing flew overheard throughout most of the search, dogs searched the home, and two dog teams tried to follow the scent. Cruisers circled the neighborhood and surrounding streets hoping to find the girl, or contain movement of the girl to her comfort zone, and around ten Hopkinton Police Department personnel were deployed, as well as at least a dozen Hopkinton Fire Department personnel.

One police officer said that the search was about to be escalated to search and rescue professionals when, despite all of the thermal imaging cameras, dogs, helicopter, and whatever high tech devices were in the toolkit, good old-fashioned police work found the girl.

Hopkinton Police Officer Phil Powers discovered her sleeping in the woods behind the Hank Fredette Skate Park in EMC Park, appearing healthy but covered with mosquito bites. She was transported by Hopkinton Ambulance to Milford Hospital

"Poor kid," said one police officer.

People called and emailed HopNews, and many posted updates on the discussion page, Town Talk, exchanging information, some of which had came networked over cell phones.

Undoubtedly, a family, a neighborhood, and an entire town are grateful and relieved.

Below, Hopkinton Police Officers Gregg DeBoer and Aaron O'Neil take positions at the entrance of EMC Park to allow only emergency personnel to pass.

HAPPY FEET IS BACK

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT DUSK

BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR AND BLANKET

Hopkinton Parks and Recreation has rescheduled the movie Happy Feet to Saturday, August 16th on the Town Common at dusk. This “Drive In” style PG movie will be shown on a 13’ x 17’ screen with a 2000 watt audio system. This is a free event. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. There will be popcorn and snacks for sale. If inclement weather, please check Hopnews.com or HCAM TV to see if it gets cancelled due to weather.

Bernice N. "Bobbi" Slomski

HOPKINTON - Bernice N. "Bobbi" Slomski, 70, died Sunday August 3, 2008 in Worcester. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of the Callanan-Cronin Funeral Home, are incomplete at this time.

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Today, August 4, 2008

1:53 pm A resident of Pond Street reported that their house was vandalized by paintballs sometime during the night...

5:10 pm A 911 caller reported that two landscapers were operating a white dump truck and illegally dumping yard waste into the bird sanctuary on Clinton Street...

10:03 am A caller from Hayden Rowe Street reported that their vehicle was entirely wrapped in white tape sometime overnight..

7:06 pm There were two calls reporting smoke in the area of Lumber Street. Officers Gregg DeBoer, Aaron O'Neil and William Burchard responded and the smoke was determined to be from an operator spinning his tires in his motor vehicle...

Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton, Massachusetts *Compiled by Eric Montville for HopNews.com, August 4, 2008*
Address	Buyer	Price	Date	Seller
6 Connelly Hill Road	Elizabeth Johnson & Bradley H. Johnson	$980,000	Aug. 01, 2008	William J. Wolak & Theresa J. Wolak
4 Courtney Circle	Keith A. Cheverie & Caryn E. Cheverie	$550,000	Aug. 01, 2008	Steven E. Horowitz
14 Trevor Lane, unit 7	Martha Glover	$507,000	Jul. 31, 2008	Maillet & Sons LLC
18 Trevor Lane, unit 9	Brian F. Blanchard	$497,500	Jul. 31, 2008	Maillet & Sons LLC
22 Overlook Drive	Amol Chaubal	$1,020,000	Jul. 31, 2008	Sandeep Asija & Vinita Asija
15 Ledgestone Drive	William J. Meehan & Elizabeth B. Meehan	$557,500	Jul. 30, 2008	Mary M. Lauzon & John M. Lauzon
5 Price Street	Steven M. Baril & Diana D. Baril	$298,000	Jul. 29, 2008	Grant R. Mershon & Beth L. Mershon
Previous update:
40 Granite Street	Matthew R. Taylor & Lindsey E. Taylor	$545,050	Jul. 24, 2008	Jon S. Marcus & Christina C. Marcus
43 Pinecrest Village, unit 43	Sarah E. Loranger	$200,000	Jul. 24, 2008	Joseph D. Apruzzese & Amy Petit
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No Summertime Blues

August 4, 2008 — The threat of a downpour with each passing cloud did not dampen the gathering of young and old to be delighted by the Hopkinton Community Summer Concert Band on the Common yesterday. Next Sunday, the Common will rock to the sounds of Inside Job.

Senior Citizens: Do Not Miss Out on Economic Stimulus Payments

Are you one of the many people who normally do not have to file federal income taxes because your income is quite low? This year it’s different.

To receive an Economic Stimulus Payment, you should file Form 1040A with the IRS by October 15, 2008. This includes people who receive at least $3,000 in earnings and/ or benefits from Social Security, VA disability or a Retired Railroad Worker’s pension.

Visit www.IRS.gov for details. Or ask a friend or relative for help going online. Don’t let a little paperwork keep you from getting your stimulus payment.

You may also contact the Senior Center and we can set you in the right direction.

~Excerpted from the Hilltopper, the Council on Aging Newsletter.

Girl Scouts Turn Trash into Cash for School Supplies for Project Just Because

August 3, 2008 — On Saturday August 2^nd the Girl Scouts of Junior Troop 3789, staffed the Hopkinton Recycling Center shack from 7:30am to 3:00pm to collect donations of redeemable cans and bottles. With a goal of redeeming $100 worth of empty bottles and cans, the scouts planned to purchase school supplies for needy children. Donations from neighbors and friends brought them halfway to their goal before Saturday. Great advertizing and strong community support for the recycling center event resulted in a total of 5125 redeemable cans and bottles.

Eighth Middlesex District State Representative candidates, Democrat Carolyn Dykema and Republican Dan Haley dropped by to lend their support to the community drive. Carolyn Dykema donated bottles and cans and Dan Haley donated boxes of school supplies.

Armed with today's Target and STAPLES newspaper flyers, the scouts went shopping for school supplies to donate to Project Just Because. Thanks to the very warm reception and support offered by the Milford STAPLES Sales Associates and Manager, the scouts purchased hundreds of needed items listed on the Project Just Because 'Back to School Supplies' list. The scouts are thrilled with the success of the can and bottle drive, but they want to remind the community that Project Just Because is receiving record requests for school supplies this year. For more information on what school supplies are still needed and where donation drop-off bins are located, interested parties can access the www.projectjustbecause.org website for details.

~ Kendall Burdick, Alison Walsh and Paige Lesslauer - Junior Troop 378

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Senior Center Newsletter Now Online

Mark your calendars for August 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 or August 14 from 9:00-4:00 for our annual jewelry sale. We promise to have a wide variety of vintage and new jewelry including some quality items that would make great gifts, and lots of cheap bangles and beads that children would love. As always, we depend upon and appreciate your donations of no longer used jewelry as well as your patronage to make this a success. ~Senior Center

NOTE: Above is an excerpt from this month's Hilltopper, the Council on Aging's monthly newsletter. Check it out to see what other open events are scheduled for August. And if you are a senior, check out the trips and other offerings. No ID required.

Tasty Treat

August 3, 2008 — From left, Mckenzie Simmons, 9, Elisa Gahinet, 9, and Baylee Simmons, 6, gave away lemonade on Sunday in return for "tips" which they collected to give to Project Just Because, an idea they conceived. Their proud parents have promised to match whatever they collect.

Rabbit or Hare?

August 3, 2008 — Behavior and habitat are the most distinctive differences between the rabbit and the hare. But this looks like a rabbit, photographed today.

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Synchronized Flying?

August 3, 2008 — These Canada geese are flying almost in a synchronous way, over Hopkinton reservoir this weekend.

Margaret T. Davis, 76

Margaret T. Davis, 76, of Hopkinton died surrounded by family on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Bailey) and Charles Johnson.

Margaret was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton and had been active with the Hopkinton Senior Center. She was a Hopkinton resident since 1998 and formerly of Cambridge and Lynn.

Margaret is survived by her daughter Kim Lewis and her husband Duke of Hopkinton, her son, Kevin Davis of Woody Creek, Colorado, her former husband Donald Davis of Manakin Sabot, Virginia, 7 grandchildren, Jonathan Lewis of Shrewsbury, Marcus Lewis of Jacksonville, NC, Benjamin and Daniel Lewis of Hopkinton, Arrangements Complete

2008 RJs Run to Benefit Children’s Hospital-Boston

August 3, 2008 — The 3rd Annual RJ’s Run motorcycle run to benefit Children's Hospital-Boston may be over, but the barbeque is still going on (at 1:15 p.m., Sunday). So grab $10 0ut of the piggy bank and head on over to the Woodville Rod and Gun Club on Wood Street in Woodville before the charcoal gets cold.

The Penney family has developed this annual ride to honor their son, RJ, who died in a motorcycle accident on July 22, 2006.

Photo above taken today of the riders on Wood Street as far as the eye can see, returning to the Gun Club after riding and paying a visit to the cemetery. Below, the background behind a rider in the group is blurred by the camera panning — moving the camera with the moving object — even though he is doing less than 30 mph.

Hopkinton Parks & Recreation presents Summer

Concerts on the Common - 5:00 pm Sunday, August 3, 2008

Hopkinton Community Summer Concert Band, Classical