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Ban on EMC Park Lighting Expires One field could be lit for Little League games
November 6, 2008 — On Monday, the Parks and Recreation Commission took advantage of the expiration of a ban on lighting at the EMC Park Little League Fields, and floated the idea at a Public Hearing before the Planning Board last Monday. Representatives of the Little League, Parks and Recreation, Musco Lighting (sketch to the left) and abutters and neighbors attended the Hearing. The P&R reopened the Site Plan Review process that had granted the construction of the fields in 1997, following the controversial Public Hearings, an approval by the Planning Board, an appeal of that approval, and the subsequent court-approved Settlement Agreement. The agreement banned lighting the fields for a period of 20 years from the date of the first Little League game, except that on the 8th anniversary of the first game, the P&R could apply to put lights on Field A only. Mike Barry of Musco Lighting showed diagrams for two 60' and two 70' poles, as well as photos of similar installations that showed no light spill at all at more than 150' from the field, a feature that was not lost on the neighbors who gathered for the hearing. Planning Board member Sandy Altamura expressed concern about the height of the lighting poles, but Mr.. Barry assured everyone that the height of the poles that hold the lighting fixtures contributes to the low light spill. "You won't see the bulbs," Mr. Barry said. The fixtures have louvers to direct the lights and shield from spill, much like the photography studio lights have used for generations. A few neighbors had questions, but one did not favor the additional activity at the fields. Abutter Jeanine Hagan said, "I am in opposition to the lights. I am not sure I can withstand any more playtime. There's no privacy abutting the fields." "What is the parking lot plan," asked neighbor Tony Black, inquiring about the need for lighting in the parking lot now that the games will go past dark. "We have none," said P&R Chairman, Brendan Doyle. Mr. Doyle insisted that that was a different issue, but Planning Board members did not agree. Planning Board member Ken Weismantel suggested that the Board look at the lighting level over the entire site. Chairman Mark Abate agreed, and the Board continued the hearing until November 17 at 8:15 pm. After the meeting, Dave Rasmussen, who was part of the original lawsuit, said he has yet to see a reason to sue this time.
Below, the three baseball fields at EMC Park are easily recognized. The field in the center is the one that will be lit first.
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CRAFT A MEMORY AT SPARKS |
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Reminder to all Hopkinton Residents Smoke and CO detectors can make the difference
The tragic fire on
The timely activation
of a properly installed smoke detector system allowed the safe
evacuation of the
If you have any questions regarding any of these safety issues feel free to call and/or e-mail us. I also invite you to visit our website, www.hopkintonfd.org for additional safety related articles.
~ Deputy Chief, Kenneth Clark |
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League of Women Voters Gives Kudos to Carolyn Dykema Dear Editor,
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Hopkinton High School Drama Ensemble Presents
Thursday, November 20 at 4 pm Friday and Saturday, November 21 & 22 at 7 pm Sunday, November 23 at 2 pm
Tickets $10 for Adults $8 for Students and Seniors Available at the High School and Middle School Offices Middle School Auditorium |
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Trash Pickup EVERY Day Next Week Normal schedule in play
The department of public works would like to remind everyone that trash and recycling collection will be on a normal schedule next week, November 10th through 14th. Tuesday, November 11, Veterans Day, is NOT a holiday for E. L. Harvey & Sons.
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Route 95 South Reopened After Tanker Crash/Spill
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Nicholas Canavan indicates that the
sequence of events that led to the crash began with a 1997 Volvo 960,
driven by 21-year-old Andrew Tavarez of
The
tractor trailer, driven by 37-year-old Michael Cowan of
Investigation revealed that the tractor trailer, which is owned by C.
White Trucking of Connecticut, had left East Boston with 11,001 gallons
of aviation fuel headed for
As of 3:30 p.m., all four lanes of the Route 95 South had been reopened. Residents from 14 homes that were evacuated as a precautionary measure have been allowed to return home.
This
crash remains under investigation by the State Police Troop H, Collision
Analysis and Reconstruction Section, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Section, and Crime Scene Services Section to determine if charges are
warranted. Other assisting agencies include the Attleboro Fire, Police
and Health Departments, the Office of the State Fire Marshall, the
federal Environmental Protection Agency, the state Department of
Environmental Protection, Massachusetts Highway Department, the T.F.
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GIRLS’ YOUTH LACROSSE
REGISTRATION Spring 2009 Available NOW on–line @ www.hopkintongirlslax.org Grades 3-8Boys’ lacrosse registration at www.hopkintonlax.org |
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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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Veterans' Appreciation Dinner
Tuesday November 11, 2008 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. – dinner is at 6.
Come spend some time with your buddies – and meet some new ones.Free transportation to & from Center ( ask when reserving ). Special photo show planned during the dinner. Veterans only -- dinner is free to ALL Hopkinton veterans. Co-sponsored by: Hopkinton's Council on Aging and the Veteran's Celebration Committee. Please call ahead to help the sponsors determine how much food to prepare. RSVP: Senior Center (508) 497-9730 |
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Remembering Dickie Phillips Dear Editor:
Growing up on
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remember in the early 1990’s, when my mom had her heart attack, he
stopped by the f
Monday morning as I waited for my coffee to brew I heard about a
fire, on
He was a true testament to the saying, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.”
Rest in peace Dickie, the locals will miss you deeply!
Matt Wiley November 6, 2008 |
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Hopkinton 3, Bellingham 0
Nicole Wigglesworth gets ready to knock one past the Bellingham defender as the Hillers bested Bellingham, 3-0. Next, the Hillers will play Bishop Stang at 11:00 am on Saturday at Taunton High School. by Michal Whalen November 5, 2008 — Coach Joanie Bannon's field hockey Hillers are now headed to the south division finals after a 3-0 victory over the Bellingham Black Hawks. Katie Pelgrin started the scoring with an unassisted goal ,after which Bellingham then took a timeout, and dominated play for the rest of the half. But the Hiller defense stepped up and kept the score at 1-0 going into intermission. Bellingham is a very talented team, and came back strong in the second half. But Hiller goal keeper Lauren O'Loughlin made some great saves, and aided by the defense of Tamara Mills kept the Black Hawks off the scoreboard. Then, after a quiet first half, Mallory [The Rocket] Bannon, hit the back of the net with a shot from just inside the circle . This made the score 2-0, and the assist went to Keelin Bannon, who plays the midfield position better than anyone in the Tri-Valley League. With the clock winding down, Katie Pelgrin passed to Nicole Wigglesworth , who found the net , and made the score 3-0. The game was over, and it was time to enjoy this victory. Next up, Bishop Stang High School, the number two seed. Seniors Jenna Gorham, Meghan Brisson, and Suzy Whalen have at least one more game, but this was their last field hockey contest in front of a home crowd. Taunton High School will be the site of the finals at 11:00 AM on Saturday. Good luck Hillers! |
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Cheerleaders Compete in Ashland
November 5, 2008 — Hopkinton Varsity Cheerleaders participated in the Tri-Valley Championship in Ashland early this evening and came out as Ti-Valley League Champions. |
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Termination of Google / Yahoo Agreement Avoids Lawsuit
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley issued the following statement regarding the announcement: “We are pleased that Google has announced that it has terminated its search advertising agreement with Yahoo!. Our Antitrust Division worked with the U.S. Department of Justice and other states in an extensive investigation of this agreement. We believed that the agreement would have harmed competition in a critical and growing internet market and our office was prepared to file suit with the DOJ to block the agreement.” File Photo. |
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Eagle Scout Completes Meditation Garden
November 5,
2008 — Matt Dry, a Hopkinton Eagle Scout candidate in Troop 4, has
completed his service project, resulting in a beautiful
meditation/memorial garden. The garden is on the grounds at 61 Wood
Street and will benefit members of both Grace United Methodist Church
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LEGAL NOTICE TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING TOWN OF
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Edna Margaret (Pyne) Mullins
HOPKINTON - Edna Margaret (Pyne) Mullins died at Beaumont Skilled Nursing Facility in Westborough on Sunday, November 2, 2008. The daughter of William ‘Pa’ Pyne and Annie Jennings, Edna was the last survivor of 9 brothers and sisters, and would have been 98 in February 2009. A graduate of Boston University, Edna worked for many years for Weston Nurseries, in Weston in the early days of the business, and in Hopkinton.
Edna was the widow of John J. Mullins, who died in 1974. She is survived by son John Jr and his wife, Manuelita; daughters Eunice and her husband Steve Inman, Kathleen and her husband Ron Harrell and daughter in law, Pamela Mullins, wife of the late David “Butch” Mullins, who died in 2006.
Edna’s extended family includes 30 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be said at St John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton on Friday, November 7 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center, 112 Main Street, Hopkinton would be most appreciated. |
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From the Radical Middle...
Expert, Textpert, Choking Smokers... Quick thoughts on the election
The Beatles have been given credit (or blame) for that accomplishment, having sung, "We'd love to turn you on," in a song on their Sgt. Pepper's musical album of the same year. That album, the Beatles with long hair and beards and overtones of drugs, alienated the parents from enjoying listening to the Fab Four with their kids, a contrast from the day only three years earlier when they all gathered around the television to watch the mop heads perform in front of screaming girls on the Ed Sullivan Show. Woodstock the First would follow the Summer of Love two years later, giving plenty of time for those twenty-plus millions who had just had their first fling with stupidity, to try even more dangerous stuff, drop out of school and become the person their parents warned them about. But now, the parents of those kids, the WWII generation, are largely gone, and many of those kids who lit up and thought they actually saw it raining real cats and dogs, are parents and grandparents, whose offspring joined them in voting to decriminalize the Whacky Weed at the polls yesterday. Now what? To say that the consequences of its possession is the equivalent of a traffic ticket is to put it in the category of doing something wrong and getting punished, such as paying Mom a quarter every time she hears you say a cuss word. And for parents who might not know, and I can't imagine who doesn't, the kids' code for pot is 420. That comes from them believing that 420 is the police code for the wacky tobaccy. So if your kid's IM screen name is "Ilove420," then please feel informed. The code is actually 94C, which refers to the Chapter of the General Laws that has governed it. Wise parents might let their kids know that the majority of people probably voted for decriminalization to save the ruination of a young person's future by way of a crime. That is likely the main reason behind most votes, and not because all of a sudden, society believes that everyone should spark the incense, turn on the black light, and fire up the hookah. As for the Presidential race, I am reminded of an old joke. "Someone told me that if I voted for Barry Goldwater for President, we would be mired in a protracted war in Vietnam that could last for years. I did, and we were." Of course, the joke is that Goldwater was not elected, but the prediction came true nonetheless. Let's hope there is no equivalent for that conversation in this outcome. Let's hope that President Obama has the ambition of John Kennedy, the wisdom of Dwight Eisenhower and the sensible and surprisingly youthful vision of Ronald Reagan. He has already proven he has the graciousness of John McCain. Thanks to Governor Patrick for keeping his promise to "govern for the long term," and become one of a very few Massachusetts Governors in recent memory to stay, and not seek a higher office, leaving without finishing a term. Lastly, it is rather ironic that the people who put a stop to dog racing in Massachusetts, because of allegedly poor treatment of the animals, are actually going to be the reason for the breed's demise. Who would breed greyhounds for anything but racing? That's all I have for now. If you have something, let everyone know with a post on Town Talk. |
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It’s time to order!! Hopkinton Cub Scouts Pack #4 Annual Wreath Sale Small 12” - $11 Large 18” - $15 Comes with a red bow, Small 6 loop. Large 8 loop. We will deliver to your door prior to Thanksgiving Call: 508-497-0919 |
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Happy Fiftieth!!!
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SNOW PLOWING
The Hopkinton DPW is looking for truck and equipment owner/operators for the purpose of plowing various roads with the town for the 2008-2009 winter season. We offer competitive rates and a guaranteed 4 hour minimum. For more information call Mike Mansir at 508-497-9768 |
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Obama/Biden Victory
Please enjoy part of acceptance speech by Barack Obama, on CNN, above. |
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Carolyn Dykema Over Dan Haley by 1,000 Votes
Above, Carolyn Dykema and husband Bill at her victory party at Pinecrest Golf Course in Holliston. November 5, 2008 — Holliston resident and mother of three, Carolyn Dykema, bested another Holliston resident and father of one, Dan Haley, by nearly a thousand votes throughout the 8th Middlesex District, for which they vied for the seat of State Representative. Mrs. Dykema won by only 39 votes in Hopkinton, the closest margin in all of the towns in the district, which contrasted with Holliston, where she won by more than 600 votes. Mrs. Dykema attributed her success to hard work in getting out to meet people and offer her message. |
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How Hopkinton Voted 8,345 people of 9,563 voted! Pot Decriminalized Across State ~ Hopkinton voted YES 5387 NO 2852 Statewide: Income Tax Untouched ~ Dog Racing To Be Banned Dykema wins all towns
Above, workers dismantle the voting booths following this evening's election.
November 4, 2008 — Fred White who has been a Hopkinton Election Warden for decades, promptly announced the end of the voting at 8:00 pm. The turnout of 8,364out of 9,563, according to all of the pundits, was well above normal and indicates an unusually high interest in the election. Below are the unofficial results as read by Town Clerk Ann Click in the Hopkinton Middle School Cafeteria are listed below The Hopkinton Voting Results Breakdown
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Meserve Street Fire Victim* Richard W. "Dickie" Phillips, 53
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Countdown - Minus 120 Minutes - 6 pm
November 4, 2008 — Democratic candidate for State Representative, Carolyn Dykema, and some supporters carry signs and wave to passersby at the entrance to the Middle School this afternoon. At 5:00 p.m., 6750 voters out of 9563 possible voters had cast ballots. |
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If you are a senior citizen, or you would like to know what goes on with that group, choose the newsletter button at any time. It has a wealth of information about upcoming events, such as a flu clinic and a podiatry clinic. And more, such as:
HOLIDAY SALE
The Friends of the Seniors Holiday Sale will be held on Friday, Nov. 21,
from 4-8 and Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9-2. This is a
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Election Morning
November 4, 2008 — The polls were experiencing a heavy turnout this morning, as they often do during national elections. The sides were clearly chosen by the players who lined the driveway to the Middle School. Give a listen to their perspectives, above. |
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Who let the Dogs In?
November 4, 2008 — Claire Wright's dog, Baisie, took part in the process this morning at the Middle School, as supporters of both parties lined the driveway to provide visibility for their candidates. The turnout was so heavy, that traffic often stopped on the street waiting for traffic inside the parking lot to move. |
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Coal Stove Official Cause of Hopkinton Fatal Fire No smoke detectors in dwelling Still no formal identification of victim
NOTE: Although there has been no formal identification of the victim of the fire, he is believed to be Richard "Dickie" Phillips, the resident of the dwelling. |
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Election at Elmwood School
November 3, 2008 — Election day came one day early in Hopkinton today. There has been a campaign of sorts going on among the students at Elmwood School, who rallied to determine one favorite book out of two. The campaign involved the designing of colorful signs and posters with catchy phrases that decorated the walls of the school to promote their favorite book/candidate. The election held today featured Hopkinton senior citizens as poll workers, a job they will do for real on Tuesday. They were there to check voter registration cards, and distribute and collect ballots. The winning book was Duck for President, written by Doreen Cronin. ~ Photo by Michelle Weilding |
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Holliston Veterans' Tribute
November 3, 2008 — The HopNews video camera found itself in Holliston on Sunday, and captured part of a group of signs put up by well known Holliston Vietnam veteran Bobby Blair. The signs in the video are across from Holliston High School honor coalition troops, and are a few of the the 251 honoring American and coalition troops who lost their lives since Memorial Day. Mr. Blair is a principal of www.HollistonReporter.com . |
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Hopkinton 2, Norton 1
November 3, 2008 — Brianna McSweeney takes the ball past a Norton defender this afternoon. |
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NRTA MANAGER INDICTED, ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH STEALING OVER $8,000 FROM EMPLOYER
In March, the Attorney General’s office
began an investigation after the NRTA contacted the office concerning
funds missing from bus fare boxes. Authorities allege that the thefts
were occurring during certain hours of the night, and conducted
surveillance in order to monitor the NRTA’s offices during those hours.
Investigators discovered that on various dates between July and
September 2008, The case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Ina Howard-Hogan, of Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Corruption and Fraud Division, and was investigated by Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to the Attorney General’s Office. |
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Sarah Ward to Speak on Executive Function Skills for Students on Nov. 18
Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, SPEAC is made up of parents and guardians working to ensure all children with special needs are educated effectively. For more information visit the SPEAC Web page listed under Support Organizations on the Hopkinton School District web site www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/. For questions about this specific event, please call Lynn Principe in Milford at 508-634-0993 or Karen Weiskerger in Hopkinton at 508-497-3959. |
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Barbara A. Pettepit, 80
Hopkinton - Barbara A. Pettepit, 80, formerly of Hopkinton, died Sunday November 2, 2008 in Manchester. She was the wife of John Pettepit, who died in 1986. Born in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late Rayne and Anna (Duhamel) Collins.
She is survived by her son Stephen and his wife Mary of Bartlett and daughter Barbara Shaw and her husband Corey of Candia. She also leaves four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 1 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery, Wood Street (Route 135), Hopkinton. The Callanan-Cronin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made to Catholic Medical Center, ICU, 100 Macgregor Street, Manchester, NH 03102 |
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What Shall I do?
November 3, 2008 — This great blue heron, spending the week at the Spiegel's, ponders his next move after the family put a tarp over the fish pond. |
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Dreams of Snow Winter Parking Ban
The DPW wishes to
remind all Hopkinton residents of By-Laws pertaining to the parking of
motor vehicles during the winter
Traffic Rules and Orders, Town of Hopkinton, Article lV, Section 8 “It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle, other than for an emergency, to park said vehicle on any street between the hours of 1:00am to 6:00am from November 15 through April 1.
Article X, Section 1 By-Laws Town of Hopkinton The Highway Manager, for the purpose of removing or plowing snow, or removing the ice from any way shall be authorized to remove or cause to be removed to some convenient place, including in such term a public garage, any vehicle interfering with such work. The owner of any vehicle so removed shall be liable for the cost of such removal, and for the storage charges, if any, resulting therefrom. The Highway Manager, whenever any vehicle is so removed, shall notify the Police Department and said Department shall render all necessary assistance to the Highway Manager in enforcing this by-law.
Article 3 No person shall pile, push, throw, shovel, plow or by any other method or means cause snow to be deposited or placed on any public roadway or sidewalk of the Town so as to impede, obstruct or interrupt or otherwise adversely affect the unrestricted flow of traffic or the safe travel of any pedestrian on such roadway or sidewalk. The foregoing sentence shall not apply to any person in the employ of the Town, or in the employ of an independent contractor, which has been hired by the Town for the purpose of snow removal. Whoever violates this section shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty-five dollars for each such violation. Each instance of such conduct shall constitute a separate violation of this By-Law. The DPW would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
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November 3, 2008
9:13 pm A caller reported that the house across from her on Meserve Street was on fire...
7:52 pm A caller reported that a skunk was acting strangely while she was walking her dog on Lakeshore Drive...
2:00 pm The Fire Department assisted a Downey Street resident with a cat that was stuck in a tree.
9:23 pm A caller from Riverbend Road reported that there was an unknown animal in her basement...
10:28 pm A Wedgewood Drive resident reported that a great blue heron was acting strangely in his backyard... |
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Fatal Fire Under Investigation Arson unlikely
November 3, 2008 — The fatal fire that occurred at 21 Meserve Street last night is still under investigation, according to Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty. He said that it is not believed to be arson. The victim is referred to as John Doe, but he is believed to be the owner of the home, 53 year-old Richard "Dickie" Phillips, a former custodian for the Hopkinton School district, who was often seen around town on his motorcycle or one of his many scooters. Metal detectors and cartons of cigarettes were lying around on an automobile parked on the street in front of the condemned property this morning, and a charred futon, melted air conditioners, motorcycles, scooters and trailers dotted the landscape. "He was a packrat," one person said. Chief Daugherty said that there was stuff all over the floors inside fueling the fire in the bungalow that was heated by a coal stove. A bus could be seen through a small grove of trees as the Director of Municipal Inspections, Charles Kadlik, nailed "condemned" signs on all sides of the unsafe structure, and people claiming to be relatives gathered and asked to remove personal property. |
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Another Fire — No one Injured
November 3,
2008 — Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty said this morning said that a
chimney problem was likely the cause of a 3:30 am fire at 52 Hayden Rowe
Street this morning. Above, plastic covers the "This was tougher then the fire on Meserve Street," said Chief Daugherty, referring to a fatal fire ours earlier. The residents on Hayden Rowe Street escaped uninjured. The property housed a former dance studio, but was purchased in 2006 and has undergone a total renovation. The exquisite home was part of the Hopkinton Garden Club's Kitchen Tour in September of this year, and got rave reviews. |
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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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House Fire Takes Life
(Updates have this background) November 2, 2008 — The call to emergency services of a house fire on Meserve Street came at 9:12 pm Sunday evening from a neighbor who saw the flames. Another neighbor on the scene said he opened the front door of the dwelling to see if the owner was in the home, but was pushed back by searing flames. A police officer was the first public safety official on the scene, and reported that he saw the single story wood frame bungalow fully involved, and ordered the dead-end street shut down. There is an emergency vehicle access/exit that was built when the Oliver lane neighborhood was constructed, but went unused on this evening. The fire department knocked the flames down quickly, sending thick white smoke in ghoulish shapes over the structure. Fire Chief Gary Daugherty took command of the scene upon his arrival. Firefighters were seen on the roof and around the building. One appeared to be using a thermal imaging camera through a window looking for a victim, and others chopped holes and shattered window glass to vent gasses. Neighbors counted vehicles in the yard, hoping the owner was not at home, but was elsewhere with one of his many vehicles. They gathered in small clusters in the street near the home in this closely knit blue-collar neighborhood and hugged, comforting each other, crying together. Some cried alone. One woman, presuming the worst, said through tears that she'd known the 53 year-old resident all of her life. A teenager, hoping for the best, repeated loudly that the man must be out somewhere. People were moved away from the scene, and told to get behind yellow police tape shortly after the arrival of Hopkinton Chief of Police, Thomas Irvin. Firefighters from Ashland were on scene to assist, and the State Fire Marshall arrived about an hour later. At this writing (11:15 pm), the Fire Department dispatcher said he had no information about a possible victim, and the Police Department said they were not giving any information out. Police Department Chaplain, Fr. Paul Clifford was also on scene. The State Medical Examiner arrived at 12:11 am on Monday morning. We will update when information is available. 12:41 am Monday. The Police department did confirm at this time that the fire resulted in one fatality, but would release no further details, not even if the victim was the resident.
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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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Zoning Enforcement Officer Cracks Down!
November 2, 2008 — When Director of Municipal Inspections, Charles Kadlik started his job, he says, he took down hundreds of signs, the kind that can dot the landscape; from highway dividing islands, and telephone poles in high traffic areas with promises of a date, office space, or a degree in accounting, among other things. In addition, "sandwich boards" have popped up all over town, each offering its own special deal. "People don't notice when they are gone," Mr. Kadlik said at a recent Zoning Advisory Committee meeting. But they surely notice when they are up. And Mr. Kadlik, in his capacity of Zoning Enforcement Officer, has made it his business to let property owners know that the signs are not within the law, and that they will suffer consequences for non-compliance. At its last meeting, ZAC tossed around some ideas to devise new zoning to make remote directional signs conform to a new, acceptable standard. Below is the letter he has sent to some businesses:
RE: Banners, Signs, Sandwich Boards and Remote Signs
Dear Manager/Owner, As you know, one of the most desired attributes to our town is its clean, crisp, bucolic appearance. Occasionally, something changes to alter our perception of our community.
I have noticed, and it has been brought to my attention with great disdain, the proliferation of banners, signs, sandwich boards and remote signs on businesses and on their property offering such things as boat rentals, beer, bank loans and film. Not only does this contribute to the deterioration of the appearance of our community but also it is contrary to our zoning regulations.
Please remove any such zoning violations from your structure and property immediately and cease and desist from violating the Provisions of Chapter 210, Town of Hopkinton Zoning By-Laws, and consider this letter as a written Notice of Violation and that you have been duly served. Any future violation of same would constitute a 2nd Violation and you shall be liable to a fine of not more than $100.00 per day for each sign or violation.
Chapter 21–158. Penalty. [Amended 6-19-1972 STM, Art. 2, 4-13-1978 ATM, Art. 39]
Whoever violates any provision of this chapter or any of the conditions under which a permit is issued by the Director of Municipal Inspections or any decision rendered by the Board of Appeals under the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to a fine of not more than $100 per day for each violation.
Should you feel aggrieved by my decision in this matter, please be advised you have certain appellate rights and you may wish to consult with competent legal authority regarding same.
Respectfully,
Charles E. Kadlik Director of Municipal Inspections Zoning Enforcement Officer |
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Chief
Gary Daugherty (File photo) and the Officer’s and Firefighter’s of the
Hopkinton Fire Department would like to share the following safety
message with the citizens of Hopkinton. 
November
6, 2008 —
first 12 months following implementation. The agreement was for an
initial four-year term, with two three-year renewal options. Today, the
two companies announced that the agreement has been terminated.
On
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. a public hearing will be held,
in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room, Town Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton,
MA, to determine the percentage of local tax levy to be borne by each
class of real and personal property, in accordance with Ch. 369, Acts of
1982. Oral and written comments form the public will be accepted at the
hearing. 
November
5, 2008 — Last year was the 40th anniversary of the Summer of Love, a
hedonistic two months of pot, sex and rock and roll, an anniversary that
went largely uncelebrated. According to William Manchester's liberal
history, The Glory and the Dream, 22 million young people tried
marijuana for the first time during the months between June and
September of 1967. 
November
4, 2008 — State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan and Hopkinton Fire Chief
Gary T. Daugherty Sr. announced preliminary findings of their joint
investigation into the fatal fire at 21 Meserve Street point to a
malfunctioning coal stove as the cause. The fire took the life of an
adult male on November 2, 2008. Results are preliminary pending the
medical examiner's formal identification of the victim and determination
of the cause of death. 
allegedly
stealing more than $8,000 from their fare boxes. Quoizel Wilson, age 30
HOPKINTON,
MASS. (November 3, 2008) – Hopkinton’s Special Education Advisory
Council (SPEAC) and the Milford Parent Advisory Council will be
co-hosting a presentation by renowned speech and language pathologist
Sarah Ward on November 18 at the 7:00 p.m. at the Hopkinton High School.
Ward’s presentation, Getting it Done: A Lecture on the Executive
Function Skills will discuss how parents and school staff can help
students of all ages access forethought, utilize hindsight, set goals,
develop plans and organize their time. The event is free and open to the
public.
months. 
windows and workmen are on the roof near the chimney and the vent, and
the vent hole cut by the firefighters. The chimney is adjacent to the
game room, that was apparently once the grand ballroom.
