October 23, 2008 — Hopkinton resident Jay Crochiere (left), along with
friends and business associates, Rob Davis (second from left) of
Wyndham, N.H., Mike Manatrey (second from right) of Chester, N.H., and
Jonathan Morse (right) of Rye, N.H. recently participated in the
American Cancer Society's third annual Hope Lodge Boston Invitational at
the Kittansett Club in Marion. The team represented Daymark Solutions,
Inc. which served as a par sponsor of the event. The event raised funds
to benefit the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge Center in Boston, a program of the
American Cancer Society. Frederick J. Hussey, First Vice President, UBS
Financial Services, Inc., and Kevin Bannan, Vice President, of CLI
Graphics in Norwell served as tournament co-chairs.
The American Cancer Society will open the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge Center
in the fall of 2008. It will be located at 125 South Huntington Avenue
and will serve as a home away from home for cancer patients needing to
travel to Boston from across New England or across the country to
receive their outpatient treatments. The Lodge will serve more than
1,500 guests each year with free lodging, a supportive environment, and
important services to assist those affected by cancer during their
treatment. The Lodge will also provide space for outreach into
underserved neighborhoods, bringing American Cancer Society programs and
information to the community. For more information, or to participate in
the 4th annual Hope Lodge Boston Invitational scheduled for October 5,
2009, contact the American Cancer Society at
1.800.ACS.2345
or visit
www.cancer.org/hopelodgebostoninvitational
Barbara R. Geishecker, 81
Barbara R. Geishecker, 81,
of Hopkinton, died Sunday, October 19, 2008. Born in New York, she was
the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Mason) Mullen. She was a
longtime Hopkinton resident.
She is survived by 2 sons, David E. Geishecker and his wife
Caroline of Harwich, MA., Alan W. Geishecker and his wife Alice of
Woodbridge, VA., 1 daughter, Sarah J. DePaolo and her husband Gary of
Hopkinton, 2 brothers, Peter Mullen and his wife Addie of Rochester,
MA., Kenneth Mullen and his wife Patricia of Canyon Country, CA., 3
sisters, Jane Smith and her husband Richard of Westborough, Miriam Nigro
and her husband Eugene of Reading, Linda Rogers and her husband Kenneth
of Plano, TX. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Cassie, Angelina,
Julie, Jack, Kyle, Anthony, and Mitchell, as well as 4
great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by 1 sister, Elizabeth Carey and
3 brothers, John, Donald, and Gene.
Arrangements
Complete
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Invitation to
Watch Debate
October 22,
2008 — All are invited to stop by the HCAM-TV Studio at 77 main Street
on October 28 at 7:00 p.m., or watch live on HCAM, a debate between
Carolyn Dykema and Dan Haley, their last before the election.
"Rally
Around Carolyn"
October 22, 2008 —
Above, candidate for 8th Middlesex District Carolyn Dykema and U. S.
Congressman James McGovern, as they prepare to hug at the podium
during a "Rally Around Carolyn" fundraiser for Carolyn Dykema at
Pinecrest Golf Club in Holliston on Wednesday. Also expected to join the
Democrats from Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, Southborough and
Westborough this evening, are Lt. Governor Tim Murray and Senator Karen
Spilka.
Don't forget to call ahead
to Sauce on Main for a fine dinner, Thursday - Saturday
Golden Spoon for breakfast? Of course!
And don't forget the Friday night's feast!
Hypnotist Wows Crowd
October
22, 2008 — Hypnotist Damn LaRosa entertained a packed High School
Auditorium this evening as he made people sleep, feel 95 years-old, and
speak Martian, among other tricks.
Two More Most Wanted Sex Offenders in Custody
Five of the State’s
Top Ten Most Wanted Sex Offenders Have Been Captured
October
22, 2008 — Two more of the state’s most wanted sex offenders, both of
them previously convicted of molesting children, are in custody after
one of them was recently arrested for robbery in Mexico City
and another turned himself in to a Superior Court Probation Department.
Massachusetts State Police had previously tracked
JELANI BAKER, 28 (D.O.B. 11/2/79), to Mexico and advised United States
deputy marshals there of his possible whereabouts. Last week, State
Police were notified that BAKER was arrested by local police in
Mexico City for an alleged robbery.
Mexican
authorities learned of BAKER’s outstanding warrants for failure to
register as a sex offender, carrying a dangerous weapon, possession of
marijuana and lewd conduct, as well as his status as one of Massachusetts’ Top Ten Sex Offenders, and
began deportation proceedings. On Oct. 18, BAKER was deported from
Mexico and sent to New Jersey, where he is being held by Newark port authority
police. Members of the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive
Apprehension Section (VFAS) will go to New Jersey
in the near future to take him into custody and return him to the BayState to answer to the charges.
FULL REPORT
HOPKINTON, MASS
- Oct. 22, 2008 - EMC Corporation (NYSE:
EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure
solutions, today announced record third-quarter
revenue and its 21st consecutive quarter of
double-digit year-over-year revenue growth. EMC’s
total consolidated revenue for the third quarter of
2008 was $3.7 billion, an increase of 13% over the
$3.3 billion reported for the third quarter of 2007.
Third-quarter GAAP net
income was $411 million or $0.20 per diluted share,
which includes a $0.01 special income tax benefit.
Third-quarter non-GAAP net income¹ was $528 million
or $0.25 per diluted share, 14% higher than the non-GAAP
earnings per diluted share of $0.22 for the year-ago
period.
Joe Tucci (File photo),
EMC Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer,
said, “Against the backdrop of a tough global
economy, EMC delivered its 21st consecutive quarter
of double-digit revenue growth and solid
double-digit profit growth. These results reflect
the high quality and leadership of EMC’s broad
portfolio of storage, information management and
security products and services, and the global reach
of our direct sales force and trusted partners.
Customers will continue to turn to EMC as they focus
their efforts on cost savings and maximizing
efficiency across their information infrastructure.
Even with a challenging economic environment ahead,
we remain confident and well positioned
to compete effectively, continue winning business
and outpace our peers in the marketplace.”
Consolidated revenue
from the United States increased 7% compared with
the same period a year ago. Revenue from operations
outside of the United States grew 19% year over year
and represented 46% of total third-quarter revenue.
Revenue from EMC’s Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
region increased 20%, Asia-Pacific & Japan (APJ)
revenue increased 19%, and Latin America revenue
increased 27%, each compared with the year-ago
quarter.
Senior Moments
Officials Enjoy
Breakfast
by Nancy L. Drawe
(Punky)
October 22, 2008 — It’s
Official! The monthly breakfast get together for the town officials
and employees to meet the Hopkinton seniors is a hit! Last Friday was
the first time for this type of breakfast and it was such a nice morning
that everyone is looking forward to coming again next month. There was
quite a turnout of both seniors and town employees, which made for a lot
of introductions, good conversation and munching on some delicious
pastries!
I had never personally
met some of the employees who came, but have seen them around town, so
it was nice to meet them “up close and personal.” Joanne Dineen, who is
the Administrative Assistant in the town managers’ office came with a
few of the others from the town hall — Janet MacKay; the Assistant
Accountant for the town, Judy Keefe; Administrative Coordinator for the
Building Dept. and Chuck Kadlik, the Director of Municipal Inspection,
as well as Cobi Wallace, the Administrative Assistant for Planning and
Judi Murphy, the Administrative Assistant for the Board of Health.
Susan Marshall, the Adult Services Librarian had just been hired this
past September (after doing volunteer work there the previous months),
and was thrilled to have this opportunity to come out and meet some of
the seniors. Nancy Burdick, Chairman of the School Committee, and Dan
Haley, candidate for the State Rep. also stopped by to chat with the
seniors.
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A few of the employees
couldn’t wait to go back to the town hall to tell the others about it,
so I’m certain that next month will be very busy. I’ll be sure to post
the date (usually the third Friday of the month), so stay tuned.
Thanks to Mary Brown and Ronnie Bilodeau for volunteering their time in
the kitchen and dining room to help make the morning run so smoothly.
It was a fun and relaxing morning for all! READ MORE...
Endorsement for Carolyn Dykema
To the Editor:
I have known Carolyn
Dykema, who is running for State Representative for
Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, Southborough, and Westborough,
for a few years. I have seen her at Town Meetings, chairing
Planning Board meetings, leading discussions on difficult
zoning changes, and attending both school and community
events with her husband and three children. I cannot
imagine a more qualified individual to represent our
interests in the state legislature. Carolyn understands the
concerns we all have in these times; she is intelligent,
articulate, and above all, thoughtful and measured in her
responses and solutions.
TO BE FOLLOWED BY A PIZZA PARTY
ON SANDY BEACH AT NOON
Those who so desire can meet and organize
at 9 am in the Sandy Beach parking lot , where trash bags can be picked
up. Participants should bring what they collect to the parking lot to
be placed in a dumpster. If you want to start on an area and not check
in with us first at Sandy Beach, that’s great, but please e-mail us to
let us know what area it is.
Please do not bring the following
restricted items to the parking lot dumpster because they will not be
accepted:
Air conditioners, refrigerators, TV’s,
computers, monitors and tires.
Don't forget to call ahead
to Sauce on Main for a fine dinner, Thursday - Saturday
Golden Spoon for breakfast? Of course!
And don't forget the Friday night's feast!
Middlesex
County Crime and Justice
Two DCR Employees Indicted In Connection With
Theft Of Historic, Cast-Iron Coping From LongfellowBridge Stored In State Facility
WOBURN
– October 21, 2008 - Two Department of Conservation and
Recreation (DCR) employees have been indicted by a Middlesex Superior
Court Grand Jury in connection with the theft of more than 2000 feet of
cast-iron “coping” that had been removed from the
LongfellowBridge and stored in a DCR facility in Stoneham, Middlesex
District Attorney Leone informed the
public today. The defendants are alleged to have sold the metal,
estimated to cost more than $500,000 to replace, to a scrap yard for
approximately $12,000.
Richard Stewart, 42, of
Saugus, and Joseph Falzone, 43, of Nashua, New
Hampshire, were indicted on 4 counts of
receiving stolen property over $250 and
4 counts of conspiracy to receive stolen property. Stewart was
also charged with one count of destruction of a historical monument.
Stewart is the DCR Middlesex Fells District Manager and Falzone is a DCR
employee. Both
were suspended without pay by DCR in the time immediately following
their arrest.
An arraignment date has not yet been set.
“We have indicted the defendants for using their access as public
employees to steal thousands of dollars worth of historic material for
their own personal gain,” District Attorney Leone said. “We have also
indicted Mr. Stewart for a crime of destroying a historic monument
which, if he is convicted, would require him to reimburse the
Commonwealth for
the damage incurred.”
According to authorities, Massachusetts State Police
assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office were contacted on
September 4 for reports of larceny of DCR property at its Stoneham Labor
Yard.
In
September 2007, several large cast iron pieces of the historic
LongfellowBridge, which connects Cambridge to Boston, were removed as part of a long term
rebuilding of the bridge. The removed pieces, measuring in total length
approximately 3467 linear feet, called decorative “coping,” were built
specifically for that bridge. Each individual section is approximately
7’ long by 2’ wide and weighs 350 pounds. They were to be refurbished
and put back up when the bridge repair reaches completion in 2012. The
coping, removed over a week long period in September 2007, was
transferred to the DCR yard in Stoneham for safekeeping
until its restoration. The pieces were stacked approximately 15 high
along a fence within the Stoneham yard.
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News From the Hopkinton Public
Library Friends
The
Friends of the Hopkinton Library is forming a new group. Join now
if you would like to help - particularly if you want to have a part
in the structuring of the new group. We are looking for your energy
and your ideas Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month
from 7-8 pm at the library. Friends brochures are available at the
circulation desk. For more info you may contact
hoplibraryfriends@gmail.com . And look for our new website
coming soon.
The Hopkinton
Library will be having their January book sale on Jan. 10th,
Saturday from 9-1 pm. We need help Friday evening, Jan 9th to set
up tables from 7-8:30. Donations can be dropped off any time during
Library hours. Contact
hoplibraryfriends@gmail.com for more info.
Now is a good time to
have your chimney cleaned. Try El Camino. 508-254-6003.
JOIN YMCA FOR
STORY TIME!
In
conjunction with the Hopkinton Public Library, the MetroWest YMCA,
Hopkinton is offering a monthly story time for youth ages 1-6 years old.Hopkinton
Youth Services Librarian, Denise Kofron will read books on seasonal
topics (not holiday oriented), to help encourage literacy in younger
children.
The first
story time will take place at the Hayes Lodge, MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton
Branch at 45 East Street,
Hopkinton on October 23, 2008 from 10:00-10:30am. There is no charge
and everyone is invited to attend. Questions? Contact
Mary Anna Abuzahra
at (508) 435-9345
Start your holiday shopping at the second
annual Craft Fair taking place at the Hopkinton Senior Center on
Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9:00 to 2:00.
Over two dozen talented local
craftspeople will be selling their work. Items include jewelry,
knitted goods, woodenware, restored antique dolls, holiday items and
much more.
The Friends of the Seniors will be
selling gift certificates good for all activities, meals or the thrift
shop. The Thrift Shop will feature theme baskets, as well as their usual
eclectic selection, and the Senior Center staff will prepare their
popular hot turkey sandwiches for lunch. Reservations may be necessary
for the 11:30 sitting. Walk ins will be welcome after noon. File
photo
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October 21,
2008 — We ran into Peter Seltzer at Hopkinton Gulf, and he agreed to be
in this photograph of the gas price that continues to drop. We are
reminded of a television jingle from a generation ago that included a
lesson in Basic Business 101 (The jingle that follows may not be
verbatim, but the missing words are.). The first person to email
from this link only with the correct answer wins a $20 Varsity Gold
card that boasts over $250 in local savings. Here is the jingle:
Gary Lauze
was the first person to correctly identify the missing words, now in
red, from the now-defunct discount clothing store's jingle. Please,
no more emails.
Fill in
the missing words.
"As the
value goes up, up, up,
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prices go down, down, down,
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Editor's Note: We gave this Gold Card away once, but the person never
claimed it. We will not be awarding this prize to anyone who has won a
prize from HopNews before. People may need to ask a parent for help.
Public Welcome 22nd Annual Hopkinton Historical
Society Harvest Supper Friday, November 07, 2008, 6:00-9:00 PM
St. John's Parish Center, 20 Church Street
$12 adults, $6 children (aged 5-10), max. $30 per family
Turkey, ham, vegetables, desserts, cash bar soft alcohol and soft drinks
Silent auction local goods and services to benefit the Historical
Society
Don't forget to call ahead
to Sauce on Main for a fine dinner, Thursday - Saturday
Golden Spoon for breakfast? Of course!
And don't forget the Friday night's feast!
UPDATED 11:55 a.m.
Double
Fatal Crash on Route 28 in Quincy This Morning
Both
wearing seat belts
October
21, 2008 — Today at approximately 2:40 a.m. Troopers assigned to the
State Police Barracks in Milton responded to a one-vehicle crash on Route 28
northbound, north of Route 93 in Quincy that resulted in two fatalities.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Gregory Jasinskas indicates that
26-year-old Paul P. Loring from Hyde Park was operating a 2005 Lincoln LS on Route 28
northbound when his vehicle went off the roadway to the left and rolled
into a tree. The Operator and passenger, 25-year-old Patrick J. Forde of Canton who were both
wearing seatbelts, were pronounced deceased at the scene.
This crash remains under investigation with
the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction
Section, State Police Detectives and the State Police Crime Scene
Services Section. The Milton Police and Fire Departments, Mass Highway, and the Medical Examiner’s
Office assisted Troopers at the scene.
Due to the investigation and vehicle
removal, Route 28 was closed in both directions for approximately three
hours from Route 93 to
Chickatawbut Road.
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October
20, 2008
8:50 pm A
caller reported hearing screaming in the woods off of John Matthew
Road...
7:23 pm A
911 caller from Teresa Road reported that an unoccupied pickup truck
rolled onto his property and struck a tree...
8:59 pm An
employee of a Hayward Street business reported that a patron's motor
vehicle had been broken into while parked in their parking lot...
6:05 pm ...Sgt. Michael Sutton and
Officers Gregg DeBoer and William Burchard responded to the area with
night vision...
Hopkinton
Wine & Spirits
Grand Tasting & Open House
Saturday, October 25th
1 - 6 PM
Central Massachusetts' Tasting Event of the
Season
• Huge Selection •
Leading Experts • Mix 'n' Match
Discount Pricing
• New this
year • Scotch
Tasting
Trickle Down
Economic Theory
October 20,
2008 — The cartoon above, Trickle Down Economic Theory, inspired
by current events, M. C. Escher, and drawn by Ashley Jackson, makes
about as much sense, and has just as many tricks, as any other economic
theory used to date. It is subtitled, "The Impossible Economy."
Real Estate
Transactions for Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Compiled by Eric Montville for
HopNews.com,
October 13, 2008
Address
Buyer
Price
Date
Seller
Address
Buyer
Price
Date
Seller
2 Falcon Ridge Drive
Lauren M. Travers & Robert F. Travers, Jr.
$766,000
Oct. 20, 2008
Cherie R. Hand & Fred Hand
1 Nazneen Circle unit A
Yogesh Patel
$535,000
Oct. 17, 2008
Mirajuddin Ahmed Trustee of
Peppercorn Village Realty Trust
15 Cross Street
John W. Mcateer
$240,000
Oct. 17, 2008
Raimundo G. Pereira
23 Sanctuary Lane
Nancy Jennison & Christopher Jennison
$429,900
Oct. 16, 2008
Weston Development Group, Inc.
11 Nazneen Circle unit C
Caitlin E. Theodorou
$479,900
Oct. 15, 2008
Mirajuddin Ahmed Trustee of
Peppercorn Village Realty Trust
Previous update:
5 Gibbon Road
Scott A. Pierce & Stacy R. Pierce
$674,000
Oct. 10, 2008
Nickolaos Theodorou & Caitlin
Theodorou
60 Ash Street
Anthony R. Storm & Uma M. Storm
$884,900
Oct. 09, 2008
Newbridge Construction Company
9 Pendulum Pass
Karen T. Dow & John M. Dow
$700,000
Oct. 09, 2008
Bernard McCrossan & Patricia
McCrossan
8 Rosewood Lane unit 10D
Peter O. Orondo
$230,000
Oct. 07, 2008
GMAC Mortgage LLC
Alleged Drunk Driver
Who Struck State Trooper to be Arraigned Today
October
20, 2008 — On Saturday, at approximately 2:51 a.m., troopers assigned to
the State Police Barracks in Weston responded to a single vehicle crash
on Route 90 West in Newton by Highland Street that
resulted serious injuries to a State Trooper who was hit, while outside
his cruiser, by an alleged drunk driver.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Mark Augusta indicates that a 2008
Nissan Maxima operated by 23-year-old Patrick J. Sullivan of 84 Parker
Road, Framingham, was traveling on Route 90 West in the breakdown lane
when the vehicle struck the State Trooper, 49-year-old Dana Cresta, a 23 year veteran of the
police, who was outside of his cruiser investigating a
previous crash 2:20 a.m. at the
same location on Route 90 West. The occupants of the vehicle involved
fled that scene before police arrived. The impact threw the Trooper through the
Nissan's windshield. The Trooper was subsequently thrown away from the
point of impact.
The
Trooper sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance
to BethIsraelHospital, where he remains
hospitalized. Trooper Cresta
condition is improving but his injuries are serious.
Sullivan, who was not injured, was placed under arrest and charged with
operating under the influence causing serious bodily injury, operating
in the breakdown lane and operating to endanger. A passenger in the
Nissan, 22-year-old Adam C. Neshe of Framingham, was not injured, and does not face
charges.
Sullivan will be
arraigned this morning in Newton District Court.
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 Newton Fire Department and
Turnpike Maintenance assisted troopers at the scene.
EXTENDED FALL LEAF
DAYS
Please
be advised that Hopkinton Recycling Center on Route 135 on
Westborough / Hopkinton Town Line will be open for the next six
consecutive Sundays from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for leaf and brush
disposal as follows:
Sunday October 26,
2008; Sunday November 2, 2008; Sunday November 9, 2008; Sunday
November 16, 2008; Sunday November 23, 2008 and Sunday November 30,
2008.
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Wing Sheer
October 19,
2008 — The roving HopNews camera found these gulls in Northborough with
their backs to the sun and a hankering for Old Style, hand-cooked potato
chips. The tips of their wing feathers are turned translucent by the
western sun.
Going Down,
Down, Down...
October 19,
2008 — Hopkinton Gulf, formerly Hopkinton Exxon, displays the price of
gasoline that is descending on a nearly daily basis. Consumers have
reported much lower heating oil prices, too.
Don't forget to call ahead
to Sauce on Main for a fine dinner, Thursday - Saturday
Golden Spoon for breakfast? Of course!
And don't forget the Friday night's feast!
Bridge to
Nowhere
October 19,
2008 — This bridge over Whitehall Brook, built by the adjacent property
owner, leads to nowhere in particular, except the opposite shore.
The Whitehall Brook is the target of one or more groups who are
appealing the approval of the Fruit Street Wastewater Treatment
Facility, who say it is an Outstanding Resource Water. The designation
as an ORW protects it from having the levels of existing pollutants
increased by further discharge into it, which the groups claim will
happen if the plant is built.
HALEY CHEERS GOVERNOR'S
PLAN TO TAKE DOWN TOLLS
HOLLISTON -Dan Haley, candidate to represent the Eighth
Middlesex District in the state House of
Representatives, today cheered Governor Patrick's recent
support for taking down tolls on the Massachusetts
Turnpike.
As reported in today's
Boston Globe, Governor Patrick yesterday on WRKO's
Tom Finneran Show said toll elimination is part of his
plan to eliminate the Turnpike Authority, commenting,
"What I'd like to come out of this restructure is the
elimination of many of the tolls on the turnpike, not
all," and suggested tolls might be preserved only at the
state's borders. ["Patrick mentions interest in border
tolls," Boston Globe, October 17, 2008]
"I have been calling for elimination of the Mass Pike
tolls for months, and I am very pleased that the
Governor now shares that goal," said Haley.
"The Governor will need more
voices in the legislature willing to call unequivocally
and strongly for him to follow through with his plan.
As we have seen all too often in the past, many in the
legislature are all too happy to perpetuate the current
system."
"I have been a strong proponent of taking down tolls
from the beginning," Haley concluded. "I hope voters
who are concerned with
this issue will take a moment to view the relevant video
clips on my website,
www.danhaley2008.com."
Dykema Encouraged by Governor
Patrick’s Statements on Tolls
HOLLISTON — Carolyn Dykema,
Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 8th
Middlesex District, today expressed support for statements
by Governor Patrick detailed in an Oct. 17 Boston Globe
article, about a plan for more equitable tolling in
Massachusetts. Today, Dykema issued the following statement.
“I am glad that our Governor is
making tolling in Massachusetts a front-burner issue. The
Governor clearly recognizes what our MetroWest commuters
have known for a long time; we are paying more than our fair
share of the big dig.”
“It’s also encouraging that the
Governor is doing more than just acknowledging the problem.
He’s offering suggestions for practical, feasible solutions
that are fair and generate the revenue we need to pay our
bills. This is just the type of comprehensive planning that
I called for at the public hearings in January when I
testified that tolls should not be increased for MetroWest
commuters. I have consistently called for such measures
prior to and throughout this campaign.”
“I will continue to speak up for
fair and sensible tolling for our MetroWest commuters. I
look forward to the possibility working with the Governor on
this issue and getting needed relief for our towns.”
www.dykemaforrep.com/
The press releases
above have been submitted by the candidates. They were asked that the
statements be positive, and without any mention of their opponent, which
could be fodder for a "he said, she said" from now until election. We
will save that dialogue for October 28 at 7:00 pm, live on HCAM-TV when
HopNews sponsors the final get together between the two opponents for
8th Middlesex District, and each one will have a chance to answer any
charges.
Halloween is last Day
for Big Bugs Exhibit
by Elizabeth
Eidlitz
October 19, 2008 — Unlike most pests-- midnight mosquitoes in the
bedroom, ants on a summer picnic, or flies at the kitchen screen —there
are thirteen spectacular bugs that will stay in Metrowest until the end
of October.
Dinosaur-sized insects, each a natural wood sculpture, constitute the
BIG BUGS exhibit which has invaded New England Wild Flower Society’s
Garden in the Woods of Framingham, a living museum in the middle of the
suburbs. The creatures are positioned around a mile-long circular path,
amid 1500 varieties of native plants.
A
ladybug, 7 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 3 feet high is made from black
walnut and willow. It weighs 150 pounds and looks to Nicola Caltado,
retail director, “as serene and benevolent as a Buddha.”
Nearby,
there's a butterfly, made of black walnut, black locust, and plate
fungi, with a wingspread greater than five feet.
Further along the path, a Daddy Longlegs, 17 feet wide; three gigantic
red cedar ants, each weighing 725 pounds; a 1200-pound praying mantis,
20-feet long; a red cedar spider, four feet long in its fifty pound
willow web; a black locust damselfly, 10 feet by 6 feet by 3 feet; a
fifty-pound bee with a 159 pound flower, and a 200 pound assassin bug of
black walnut and red cedar.
“I
liked the dragonfly best,” said Morgan Harnois, 9, “because he was on a
pond with real turtles.” She’s holding up a replica she made in the
weekend craft activity,-- a stick with "copters" (maple tree pods) and
googley eyes.
Her
father admired the use of recycled plastic for floating islands in Lily
Pond. Her mother found the “simple and relaxing” exhibit well worth
their Sunday drive from Meriden, Connecticut.
Big
Bugs are the creations of David Rogers. At thirteen, the self-taught
artist from long Island NY, made oversized sculpture from scrap
material and salvaged car parts. Subsequently, he turned to natural
materials: hardwoods, bark, vines, plate fungi and varieties of tree
saplings for his rustic works, whose different shapes, colors and
textures provide character, definition, and a sense of motion.
Though magnified thousands of times, Big Bugs are anatomically correct.
Rogers’ collection has toured arboreta and botanical gardens in the
U.S. since the mid ‘90s, raising awareness of these creatures, which
outnumber us one million to one, and celebrating their part in the Web
of Life.
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"An
Organization With Secrets"
Masons open
their doors
October 19,
2008 — Above, Lodge Master Doug Freeman of the
John Warren Lodge
of the
Freemasons met visitors at the door today in Hopkinton and invited them
in, as did lodges across Massachusetts in an outreach to the community
called Square and Compasses Day.
Dispelling a commonly held belief that the Freemasons are a secret
organization, Mr. Freeman replied with the commonly repeated mantra,
"The Masons are not a secret organization, but an organization with
secrets."
Although Mr. Freeman did not give up any of the secrets, he did talk to
the HopNews camera about the charitable purpose of the Masons, and the prime
requirement for membership, below.
Cross
Country Members Take Part
October 19,
2008 —
The Hopkinton Boys XC
team started up 25 years ago in 1983, when I was a student and a runner
for the team in 84. We struggled to find 5 boys to run as a team. The
girls found success early on, but the boys didn’t. Not until this
season. It took 25 years to get this good. The Hopkinton Boys Team
finally reached first place in the Tri Valley League, sharing a 1st
place title with Holliston. This means we also finally get a banner to
hang in the field house. It is also the biggest boys’ team ever, with
42 boys on the team. We have strength and depth. We will run against
all the towns next Thursday at the TVL meet in Medfield. Then, move
onto an invitational in Wrentham, followed by States and hopefully
All-States.
Today we had about 12
boys running Michael’s Run. They love to run their hometown road race
and support a good cause.
~ Coach Jen
Fairbanks
To see
the start of Michael's Run, and more, choose the video below.
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Eleventh
Annual Michael's Run
Scroll photo above to
see the entire Start line of Michael's Run 2008.
The winner of the
Men's Division was Keiron Tumbleton and the Women's Division was
won by Jessica Howard. Choose thumbnails to view finishes. The race
benefits the
Hopkinton Respite Center.
October
18, 2008 —Today, at approximately 2:51 a.m., troopers assigned to the
State Police Barracks in Weston responded to a single vehicle crash on
Route 90 West in Newton by Highland Street that resulted serious
injuries to a State Trooper who was hit, while outside his cruiser, by
an alleged drunk driver.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Mark
Augusta indicates that a 2008 Nissan Maxima operated by 23-year-old
Patrick J. Sullivan of 84 Parker Road, Framingham, was traveling on
Route 90 West in the breakdown lane when the vehicle struck the State
Trooper, 49-year-old Dana Cresta, a
23 year veteran of the police, who was outside of his
cruiser investigating a previous crash. The impact threw the Trooper
through the Nissan's windshield. The Trooper was subsequently thrown
away from the point of impact.
The Trooper sustained serious injuries and
he was transported by ambulance to BethIsraelHospital, where he remains
hospitalized. Trooper Cresta
condition is improving but his injuries are serious.
Sullivan, who was not injured, was placed
under arrest and charged with operating under the influence causing
serious bodily injury, operating in the breakdown lane and operating to
endanger. He will be arraigned next week. A passenger in the Nissan,
22-year-old Adam C. Neshe of Framingham, was not
injured, and does not face charges.
At the time that he was hit, the Trooper was
outside his cruiser investigating an earlier single-car crash, which
occurred at 2:20 a.m. at the same location on Route 90 West. The
occupants of the vehicle involved fled that scene before police arrived.
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 Newton
Fire Department and Turnpike Maintenance assisted troopers at the scene.
Don't forget to call ahead
to Sauce on Main for a fine dinner, Thursday - Saturday
Golden Spoon for breakfast? Of course!
And don't forget the Friday night's feast!
Hopkinton
44, Holliston 22
October 17,
2008 — Michael Maresca goes to the second floor for this pass and the
goal inside the five yard line during the first half of the game against
Holliston this evening.
Photo by Ben Lewis.
Stretching
the Summer
October 17,
2008 — Anthony DiMare casts a line against a fiery background and into
Lake Whitehall this afternoon, as did many people along the shores of
Hopkinton waters today, while the warm air and brilliant sunlight drew
people to outdoor activities. As of this photo, he and the others were
not having any luck.
Where's the
Cape?
October 17,
2008 — No, this is not Super Dog flying above the Hopkinton Reservoir,
but George Hagberg's dog leaping off of a boat dock, chasing after a
ball this afternoon.
Forbidden
Fruit?
October 17,
2008 — According to Kevin Gilmore of Keon Orchards, who was part the
Farmers' Market at Weston Nurseries today, this Romanesque
cauliflower is a new hybrid, even though it looks like a scientific
experiment gone awry.
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A Light Brighter than
the Sun
October 17,
2008 — This brilliant tree flanked by the surrounding trees in shadow,
is glowing from not only its color, but also from the warm touch of a
late afternoon sun, at Hopkinton State Park today.
October
22, 2008 — Two more of the state’s most wanted sex offenders, both of
them previously convicted of molesting children, are in custody after
one of them was recently arrested for robbery in 
solutions, today announced record third-quarter
revenue and its 21st consecutive quarter of
double-digit year-over-year revenue growth. EMC’s
total consolidated revenue for the third quarter of
2008 was $3.7 billion, an increase of 13% over the
$3.3 billion reported for the third quarter of 2007.
The
Friends of the Hopkinton Library is forming a new group. Join now
if you would like to help - particularly if you want to have a part
in the structuring of the new group. We are looking for your energy
and your ideas Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month
from 7-8 pm at the library. Friends brochures are available at the
circulation desk. For more info you may contact
Please
be advised that Hopkinton Recycling Center on Route 135 on
Westborough / Hopkinton Town Line will be open for the next six
consecutive Sundays from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for leaf and brush
disposal as follows: 
Nearby,
there's a butterfly, made of black walnut, black locust, and plate
fungi, with a wingspread greater than five feet. 
