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SNL Skit with "Fey-lin" and McCain
November 2, 2008 — Last night, Saturday Night Live presented a skit by Presidential candidate John McCain as himself, and Tina Fey as Sarah Palin. For those who missed it, and for those who want a reprise, choose the player above, courtesy of AOL and AP. Note: Some browsers may display a warning for active content. |
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For the Birds
November 2, 2008 — The HopNews camera found itself on top of the 60' tall State Fire Tower in Dover, Mass on Saturday, high above the trees, looking west, northwest. The Commonwealth has a system of Fire Towers that grid the state and serve as an early warning system for fires during risky times. This particular tower is in sight of others in Blue Hills, Sharon, Mendon and Wachusett Mountain in Princeton. Each tower has a map engineered to locate the source of smoke through a triangulating type of system. When a ranger sees smoke, he makes a call to another tower and gives him the coordinates from pointing his scope toward the smoke. The other tower points to the number on the first map and draws an line from his location. Where the lines cross is the location of the source. To see the list of towers that links to photos and detailed information, choose this. |
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What Goes Up...
November 1, 2008 — Michael Maresca does not come down empty handed, above,, during Saturday's game at Medway in a contest that Medway won. The game was featured on Fox Boston. |
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Your New Home Awaits You
H O M E S H O M E S H O M E S H O M E S |
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Irene M. Macmillan, 95 HOPKINTON - Irene M. Macmillan, 95, died Friday, October 31, 2008 in Westborough. She was the wife of William F. Macmillan, who died in 1971. Born in Canada, she was the daughter of the late Foster and Lumina (Metivier) Cousins. She was a 1931 graduate of Hopkinton High School.
She is survived by her sons William F. and wife Nancy and D. Jeffrey, and wife Norma, all of Hopkinton, Michael and wife Margaret of Walpole, and her daughter Martha Banks and husband Stephen of Worcester. She also leaves her brother Paul Phipps of Hopkinton, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, November 4 at 8:30 a.m. from the Callanan-Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, followed by a funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
Donations may be made to American Parkinson's Association, 715 Albany St., Suite 329, Boston, MA 02118. |
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Primarily Potters CAA Exhibit and Sale: Nov. 21-23
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Fatal Roll-Over Crash on Route 90 East
in Operator Not wearing seatbelt
The preliminary investigation by Trooper Edward McMahon indicates that 23-year-old Jesus M. Munoz of Webster operating a 1997 Acura coupe was traveling eastbound on Route 90 just prior to the Allston-Brighton Toll Plaza (Exit 18) when he went off the road to the left, striking a light pole, jersey barriers and then subsequently rolling over. Munoz who was unrestrained, suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. |
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Hopkinton 14, Medway 35
November 1, 2007 — Alex Anagnostaras turns the corner on a Medway defender on Friday night in Medway. |
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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!
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Westborough 3, Hopkinton 2
November 1, 2008 — Marjorie Grabmeier gets ready to fire a serve to Westborough, as Hopkinton fell 3-2 in Division 2 Central first round of play Friday evening. |
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Hopkinton 2, Holliston 0
October 31, 2008 — Michelle Coburn snatches the ball and prepares to take it downfield, as Hopkinton topped a tenacious Holliston 2-0 on Thursday. |
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Your New Home Awaits You
H O M E S H O M E S H O M E S H O M E S |
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HopNews got there as the clock ran out, but the score below tells the story, last night at home.
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Mesmerizing
October 31, 2008 — The Hopkins School students above are engrossed in some magic, illusion, and card tricks today during the Officer Phil program, sponsored by the Hopkinton Police Department. "Officer Phil" is a program that teaches about personal responsibility and making the right choices. Below, the student who is standing volunteered for one of the segments and shuffles an imaginary deck of cards.
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Your New Home Awaits You
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Kunicki for Haley Dear Editor:
I am endorsing Dan Haley as our State Representative.
I have been impressed with his knowledge of the issues that face the state and local government over the next several years. Dan shows a willingness to listen to divergent points of view and to explain his stance on issues even when they don’t agree with yours. A clear sign that he is not just looking for your vote but looking to do the right thing.
His intelligence, compassion and willingness to go out of his way and follow through on promises have convinced me that he is the right person to follow Paul Loscocco and represent the 8th district.
Please join me in voting for Dan Haley for State Representative on November 4th.
Sincerely, Henry R. Kunicki
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Bird's Eye View
October 31, 2008 — Abbey Lussier, 4, gets the best seat in the house atop her Dad, Don's, shoulders. They were watching the Center School Halloween parade this morning. |
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Lions and Tigers and Starship Troopers
October 31, 2008 — All sorts of costumes were paraded around the Hopkinton Common this morning as Center School held its Annual Halloween parade. Scores of dads and moms lined the walkway, becoming photographers, and then ran across the Common, becoming local versions of the paparazzi, to catch a photo or video of their child on the way back. |
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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!
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Scouting for Food kicks off Saturday
The food drive
comes at a critical time. Project Just Because, which operates the food
pantry, reports that many more families depend on the pantry but
donations are down because of economic problems. Hopkinton's Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts and parents will be distributing plastic bags to all
Hopkinton households on Saturday, Nov. 1. We ask that residents fill
the bags with non-perishable grocery items. Especially needed are
canned meat, breakfast foods for children, school snack items, paper
products, cleaning products and toiletries. The donated items should be
placed near your mailbox by 10 a.m on Saturday, Nov. 8. Scouts will
collect the bags between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and bring them to the
pantry. Tax deductible cash donations, made payable to "Project Just Because Food Pantry," are also welcome. Please send the donations to Project Just Because, Inc., 45 South Street, Unit G, Hopkinton, MA 01748. ~ Catherine Buday |
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This year, Photographic Images will not be holding it's Annual Toys for Tots Halloween Open House toy drive. The studio is open by appointment only today.
For eleven or twelve years, parents have brought babies, tots and children in costume for a complimentary keepsake portrait at Photographic Images. Most importantly, they brought a little love in the form of toy for the U. S. Marine Corps program, Toys For Tots. It has been a great way for parents to teach a lesson in charity. And as we hosted a toy box throughout the season, some parents simply brought their children in to drop off toys. Some brought a little cash, some brought a check. The marines were often astounded at the quantity and quality of most of the toys, and at the generosity of the givers.
Other toy drives, like the scouts, brought their bounty to the studio, too, adding to our huge pile of toys, forcing the Marines to bring an empty van for the pickup.
When we started the program, Photographic Images was the only location in town that maintained a Toys for Tots box, something we no longer have room for. Although we have been waiting for a call back from the Marines and the police, we are pretty certain the Hopkinton Police Station will be hosting a toy box again this year, as they have for several years past. We will make their decision public.
Thank you to all of the families who have participated. And for the families who have participated every year, it has been fun watching the kids grow up.
A special thanks goes to Angel's Garden Center, who have been contributing the background for years, keeping a tradition begun by the company's namesake, the late Angel Doherty. And a shout out to Chip Plourde, who has donated the antique wheelbarrow for use every Halloween for years.
Thank you to all! ~ Robert |
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Instructor Juanita Allen November 24th 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Community Covenant Church 2 West Elm Street, Hopkinton.
The cost is 65.00. A minimum of six students is needed for the class to be held. Please contact Beth Malloy so a spot can be held. 508-435-0347 mbdc4eva@comcast.net |
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DA and Hopkinton Chief of Police Announce New Initiatives To Combat Domestic Violence And Serve Victims
HOPKINTON
– October 30, 2008 — Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and
Hopkinton Police Chief Thomas Irvin
The new initiatives include increased trainings of police officers to more effectively investigate DV crimes as well as support victims, the designation of one specific DV officer who will receive specialized training and serve as a liaison to the District Attorney's Domestic Violence Unit and DV service agencies, and increased trainings of dispatchers to better respond to DV emergency calls.
“We have seen first-hand the number of families tragically impacted by
domestic violence,” District Attorney Leone said. “That is why we are
doing all that we can to not only better investigate and prosecute those
“You are at greater risk of an assault in your home by a household member than by anyone else, anywhere else, in Hopkinton,” Chief Thomas Irvin said. “Our community has experienced the tragedy of domestic violence at its most extreme. The work being done by District Attorney Leone and his Domestic Violence Unit will help make our homes safer. We are proud to be a partner in those efforts.” The following initiatives are now being implemented by the Hopkinton Police Department in partnership with the Middlesex District Attorney's Office: READ MORE... File Photo |
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Brigid Belger Wins HEF Art Contest
Above, Elmwood School teacher Bonnie Muir and Bridgid Belger. October 30, 2008 — Third Grade student Bridgid Belger topped 200 other students for the right to have her art be the theme for the illustration for the Hopkinton Education Foundation's Winter Gala to be held on February 7, 2009 at the Lake View Pavillion Ballroom in Foxborough. According to a handout from the HEF, this event is the largest fundraiser for the organization, which raises tens of thousands of dollars. The HEF has funded more than 250 educational grants totaling $775,000. The tickets will go on sale on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the High School lobby. To see and hear Brigid speak about her artwork, please choose the YouTube video below.
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YES on Question 3 To the editor:
Why then do we condone racing greyhounds for profit in Revere and Raynham? Massachusetts state records show that more than 800 have been injured since 2002, suffering broken legs, paralysis, head trauma and even death from cardiac arrest, and thousands are killed when they are no longer able to compete.
Wonderland Greyhound Park and Raynham Park both require a population of over 1,000 dogs to function as gambling enterprises. According to Christine Dorchak, president of Grey2K USA, the dogs lie on shredded newspaper, are often fed inferior, bacteria-laden meat and confined for twenty hours a day in stacked metal crates too small for them to stand up fully. (At the MSPCA Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center, runs used for similarly sized dogs are five times larger than racetrack cages.) READ MORE... |
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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!
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OBITUARY Kenneth Scott Brown, 45
Kenneth Scott
Brown 45, of Hollywood, Florida and formerly Hopkinton died Monday
October 27, 2008 in Florida. He was the son of Mary (Henry) and George
A. Brown of Hopkinton. |
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Endorsement for Dan Haley Dear Editor,
I plan to vote for Dan Haley as our next State Representative.
Like many of you, I am a registered unenrolled voter who votes the person, not the party. I did not know Dan very well until this past summer when I began to hear more about his run for State Representative. I began to study each candidate with more interest and decided to learn more about what Dan stood for. He was very willing to meet me at Coffee Haven where we spent some time talking about his political views and the issues facing our district.
I worked closely with outgoing State Representative Paul Loscocco when he ran for office because I greatly admired his honesty, intelligence, and independent thinking. I wasn't sure where Dan stood with Paul on issues or if Dan was more "right leaning" - he's not. As our discussion progressed, I was convinced that he would be a great State Representative. Like many of my friends and neighbors, I'm concerned about higher taxes, school quality, and safety in our communities. I do not tend to support candidates who are beholden to unions or interest groups. I admire Dan's sincerity and careful consideration of the important issues our district faces. My time with Dan then, and since then has convinced me that we need someone like him now to express that independent and thoughtful perspective. FULL LETTER |
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On Monday, the legislature approved of Hopkinton's request for help in validating the town's invalid Special Town Meeting. It had been posted a day later than required by law. On Tuesday, the governor signed the act validating the Town Meeting. Read it here. |
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Bill's
Pizza is the setting for the Governor's take on State Senator Dianne
Wilkerson, accused of accepting bribes, as he answers
Fox25
questions. The Fox25 button is always at the top, along with other media
resources.
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Campaigning at Bill's Pizza
Above, Carolyn Dykema and Deval Patrick speak with Jordan Buldwin, while Jordan's mom smiles, watching.
October 29, 2008 — Governor Deval Patrick stopped by Hopkinton today and ended up on the stump for Carolyn Dykema at Bill's Pizza. She is running as a Democrat for the State Representative seat for the Eighth Middlesex District. First, he met with sign holders at the corners of Main, Cedar and Grove Streets, and also spoke with passersby. Then, he and his entourage walked to Bill's Pizza in the bitter cold. When they arrived, State Senator Karen Spilka urged everyone to get warm, and the Governor shouted out an order of pizza to Bill's owners George and Zack over the heads of the faithful, and to a roomful of applause. Thirty minutes later, on the way out, he snatched some fries off of the plate of some giggling girls seated in a booth. Governor Patrick gave testimony to the hard work the legislature has done calling it the most productive in thirty years with "breakthrough legislation." He said "partnership is the mantra right now, on Beacon Hill; and we need partners who are interested in governing. We need Carolyn. We need Carolyn," he said, as the room took the applause cue. He said he believed in governing for the long term "For you. And being in service because we believe being in service is an important contribution that we can offer." Then he continued, looking at Ms. Dykema, "Instead of folks, I think, like your current challenger, who trash the offices they seek, and who don't believe government has a role," an apparent reference to Republican Dan Haley, who is also running for the seat. To see and hear more of what was said, please watch the YouTube video below:
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Retired Teacher for Dykema To the Editor:
Carolyn Dykema is the candidate for Representative in the 8th Middlesex District that I will confidently vote for on November 4th. As a retired high school teacher who still has a deep and abiding interest in our public school system I have found Carolyn’s commitment to public education, coupled with her leadership on other civic issues, to be both reassuring and praiseworthy. FULL LETTER |
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Metrowest Symphony Orchestra Hopkinton High School Saturday, November 1, 2008 8:00 PM
October 29, 2008 — The Metrowest Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will perform at Hopkinton High School, Saturday November 1, 2008 at 8:00 PM. The orchestra that was to become the MSO was first formed in Framingham in 1973 and is a mid-size symphony of 60-70 musicians with a 30-40 member permanent core. The MSO offers programs for audiences of all ages that inspire and inform.
Saturday’s performance will feature selections from Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance and Roger and Hammerstein’s Sound of Music as well as South Pacific. The performance will feature guest vocalists from the Melican Middle School and Algonquin Regional High School. Ticket price $15 regular admission, seniors $10 and children under 12 are free.
The Metrowest Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to provide high quality programs of established symphonic repertoire, enriched by contemporary works and other artistic disciplines for the enjoyment and education of both its members and the Metrowest community.
This talented blend of professional and volunteer musicians is dedicated to entertaining, educating and encouraging the audiences of today and tomorrow.
The MSO has recently expanded its Board of Directors hoping to expand its performance offerings and grow as a vibrant community resource. For more information on the MSO visit the website www.metrowestsymphony.org or contact the President of the Board of Directors Janet Repucci, president@metrowestsymphony.org or (508)435-6310. ~ Press Release |
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Leda Arakelian for Dan Haley Dear Editor,
I’m going to miss the personal connection with Paul Loscocco over the past eight years. Paul did a great job representing the people of Hopkinton on Beacon Hill. His shoes are going to be tough to fill. The good news is that there is someone up to the task. His name is Dan Haley.
Dan is similar to Paul in many ways. He’s a lawyer from Holliston with a young family and a passionate commitment to the community. Like Paul, Dan is a Republican who believes in lower taxes, responsible spending, intelligent local business development, and strong public education.
I’m fed up with the tax-and spend attitude that pervades the State House. The state income tax, sales tax, capital gains tax, gas tax, and Mass Pike tolls strain the finances of all of us. And where does the money go? Too much of it goes to the pet programs of the power brokers at the State House. Too little of it comes back to local communities to adequately fund schools and pubic infrastructure. FULL LETTER |
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Richard de Mont for Carolyn Dykema
My choice for State Representative in the 8th Middlesex District is Carolyn Dykema.
Carolyn is one of us. She is committed to providing our children the best possible education; She has served her community, friends and family in so many ways, like we all try to do; Like us, Carolyn cares about our environment, both locally and globally, as well as making transportation improvements and toll relief and to maintain services to those of us most in need during this crisis.
WE ALL need to work together toget us out of this terrible mess we are presently in. Not only does Carolyn have the passion and the interest in these issues, Carolyn has the educational (MBA) and business acumen (environmental & financial consulting) to actually have the ability to help us to fix some of these problems the “insiders” have yet to address.
Carolyn has demonstrated her commitment to service, like many of us, in
serving in numerous volunteer posts in our respective towns. She has
served as the Chair of the Holliston Planning Board, which also provided
access to regional and state agency and group interaction in towns and
regions working together for comprehensive plan to balance environmental
concerns with the interests of developers. Walking that particular tight
rope for a state rep candidate is the ultimate in pre-election
training,….. kind of like passing airborne training prior to parachuting
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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!
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Westborough Resident Endorses Haley Editor:
I am a public educator of 30 years who is writing to offer my enthusiastic endorsement of Dan Haley for State Representative of the 8th Middlesex District. We need to elect someone who understands the working of the state house yet is not tied to a special interest group. I feel that Dan Haley is that candidate. This year's race is important for our district. We face bleak financial times both locally and nationally. I want to elect someone who will keep educators interests foremost and ensure our Legislature is held accountable for the tax dollars they spend. FULL LETTER |
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JURY CONVICTS FORMER AIDE TO STATE AUDITOR ON CHARGES OF BRIBERY AND LARCENY
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"Mud,
mud, glorious mud" becomes even more magnificent in transforming hands
of "Primarily Potters." Ten of them, plus one basket maker, will be
exhibiting in the 6th annual show and sale on Friday, Nov. 21 (9-5),
Saturday, Nov. 22 (9-5) and Sunday, Nov. 23 (noon -4) at The Cultural
Arts Alliance, 98 Hayden Rowe Street (Rte.85), Hopkinton.
November
1, 2008 — On Friday, October 31, 2008, at approximately 11:56 p.m.,
Troopers assigned to the State Police Barracks in Weston responded to a
single vehicle crash on Route 90 East, at the 
Thank You
Heartsaver
First Aid and CPR Class
announced a
comprehensive set of new initiatives aimed at combating instances of
domestic violence and serving victims in Hopkinton.
who
abuse others, but also to help victims proactively get out of dangerous
situations before they escalate. The Hopkinton Police Department has
been an instrumental partner with our office in investigating,
prosecuting, and helping to prevent cases of domestic violence.”
Dear
Editor,
his
position to extract bribes from individuals in exchange for political
favors. Lawrence Trapasso, age 45, of