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Hopkinton Garden Club Hosts Boston Globe Columnist Public is welcome
On November 18th Ms. Stocker will give a lecture titled "Confessions of a Garden Writer." This lecture will address how she got involved with gardening and garden writing and will include stories and anecdotes about some of the interesting people she has interviewed in the gardening world for The Boston Globe.
Ms. Stocker will also identify chores that need to be done throughout the gardening year as illustrated with Globe photos from her book titled "The Boston Globe Illustrated New England Gardening Almanac." The book is a collection of personal and how-to essays plus a week by week schedule of what to do in the garden in the Boston area.
Ms. Stocker will be selling her book that evening for a special discount price. This event will take place at 7:00 pm following a General Meeting of the Garden Club at the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton. This program is free and open to the public. |
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Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting Tuesday, November 18, 2008
6:00 p.m. 1. Open Public Meeting/Move into
Executive Session for the purpose of Litigation (Room 211) |
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Burlington Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of $400,000
The Attorney A Suffolk Grand Jury returned indictments against Doane on May 29, 2008. He was arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court on June 10, 2008, where he pled not guilty and was released on personal recognizance. Today, Doane entered a change of plea from not guilty to guilty and was sentenced to two and a half years in the House of Correction, with five months to serve.
The case was prosecuted
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Succulent, Juicy Black Angus Burgers at Cornell's
Does sweet and juicy crabmeat float on asparagus soup? It does at Sauce on Main!
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Hopkinton Little League Under Fire Attorney General Orders to Cease and Desist Fundraising
November 17, 2008 — A parent unhappy with Hopkinton Little League practices complained to the Office of the Attorney General, resulting in a "cease and desist" order from that office to Hopkinton Little League, Inc. The Little League incorporated as a charitable organization earlier this year, under the IRS 501(c)(3) code, according to HLL President, Pat Mahon. "The State asked us to supply additional financial and other information, and we have employed Nash & Co., which is in the process of supplying the information that the state has requested," Mr. Mahon said. "The Little League grew a lot over the years, and we saw we had to take steps to afford protection for our members. We took those steps in January," he said, alluding to the charitable designation. Mr. Mahon said that the Little League usually draws needed expertise from among its members, but this time they are seeking professional people. "We are trying to get in compliance with the State," he said. "We have no paid Board members," Mr. Mahon added. Spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office, Jill Butterworth said, "Hopkinton Little league needs to file like thousands of others. This is not targeting them. As soon as they file, they'll be free to continue fundraising in time for the Spring." One parent related a different conversation with that office. "I just got off of the phone with the Attorney General's Office," said Bernard DiBennedetto. "Sandra Cardone told me 'they better get in contact or there will be serious consequences — and you can quote me on that,'" Mr. DiBennedetto said. "The guys are making me out to be some evil conniver," he said, referring to the HLL Board. When asked why he waited until now to bring the September 5th letter to the public's attention, Mr. DiBennedetto said he was hoping something would be resolved by now. The HLL meeting is this evening. "All I asked for was that they contact the members by email, not just in the website," he said. When asked why he didn't think a local newspaper sufficed, he replied that divorced dads might live out of town. Mr. DiBennedetto said that the members must vote for the Board, but that hasn't happened. He added that every position must be voted for, but that "they keep reappointing themselves." "The coaches have never voted. I have two children in Little League, that's why I want this fixed. "You would be surprised at all of the great ideas the coaches had when I brought this up. "All I want is for them to have a proper election," Mr. DiBennedetto said. He said he did not instigate the action that resulted in the AG's letter. "He wants to remain anonymous," he said of the person. |
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Conservation Commission Disputes Claim of Former Chairman Dear Editor:
The Hopkinton Conservation Commission is responding to the recent letter submitted to HopNews regarding the “Town Mismanaging the South/West Main Street Project.” The Conservation Commission has permitted this project in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Town of Hopkinton Wetlands Protection Bylaw. The project is currently in compliance with the Order of Conditions, including requirements that the owner install silt fence and haybales prior to site development to mitigate erosion, provide the Commission with routine inspection and monitoring reports, and that an approved construction sequence be strictly followed.
The Commission will, as we do on all projects permitted under our jurisdiction, continue to monitor the site for compliance and will issue a Certificate of Compliance only after the project is complete and all conditions have been met.
Sincerely, Jeffrey Barnes Vice Chairman, Conservation Commission 23 Amherst Road Hopkinton, MA
Robert G. Murphy Chairman, Conservation Commission 7 Joseph Road Hopkinton, MA November 17, 2008 |
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Hopkinton Bengals won their division (girls U10) in the 2ndAnnual Soccerween Tournament
Front row left to right: Maddie MGuire, Jenny Nixon, Isabelle Giordano, Julia Mann. Back row left to right: Shannon Finnegan, Julie Tarantino, Katherine Wells, Mercedes Marie Lahaie, Camryn Boyce, Meghan Anderson, Taylor Pichel, Katie Walters.
November 17, 2008 — The Hopkinton Bengals won their division (girls U10) in the 2ndAnnual Soccerween Tournament Saturday in Lancaster , MA . The girls were undefeated and not scored on in 4 games. They also won the overall award for best costume! |
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Story Time at MetroWest Hopkinton YMCA No charge Thursday, Nov. 20, 10:15am to 10:45am Hayes Lodge, 45 East Street Hopkinton
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HILLERS WIN STATE FIELD HOCKEY TITLE, 2-0
Above, Kathleen Pelgrin makes the ball her own.
November 16, 2008
— Combine hard work, community support, and great coaching, and what do
The low score does not indicate what kind of game this was, as the Hillers dominated play throughout most of the game. Keelin Bannon's unassisted goal midway through the first half, was, as it turned out, all the offense needed in this one. Katie Pelgrin's goal ten minutes later , from Suzy Whalen, made this game less stressful for the parents watching, and probably the coaches too.
Liz Keefe was outstanding again, and Lauren O'Loughlin stopped everything , as the Hillers played like the champions they are, until the game clock read 0:00.
There may be more state titles in Coach Bannon's future, but you never forget your first.
~ Congratulations, and thanks for everything. Mike Whalen
Above, the team bus arrives at the High School among the cheers of parents. Below, they pause for team photos.
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To the Victors...
Above, see the team return with a Police and Fire escort to the High School. |
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Raiders win Hockomock League Championship
November 16,
2008 —
The Hopkinton - Ashland D1 “Raider"
Football team won the Hockomock League Championship today by beating
the Franklin Chargers 15 - 0 at Kelly Field in Hyde Park, MA. After
finishing the regular season at 6-2, the Raiders posted two hard
fought playoff victories over Holliston and Norton to earn a spot in
the championship game verses Franklin. The Raiders saved their best
performance for last for their biggest stage as they held the
dominated the line of scrimmage throughout and won the final game
15-0. The team is made up of
9,10, and 11 year old boys from Ashland and Hopkinton. Pictured
above with the championship trophy are:
Austin Burton, Kevin Cadima, Nick Canal, Logan Dorsey, Patrick
Dustin, Max Eddy, Max Feinberg, Charlie Frank, Matt Gazzard, Cam
Gresham, Jack Guelfi, Kyle Halloran, Colin Hanrahan, Jake Kelleher,
Patrick Klein, Chase Lampert, Sam Lehman, Trey McBride, Mateus
Millard, James Morningstar, Alon Neerman, Haiden Pereira, Dan Plumb,
Ethan Poovakad, Donut Prozinski, Joe Qerqach, Petey Schiloski,
Austin Schofield, Paul Windhauser, Will Yaggy, and Jake Yanowsky.
The Head Coach is Don Lehman and the assistant coaches are Todd
Gresham, Steve Prozinski, and Pete Schiloski. Great job
Raiders! ~ Contributed content. |
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Succulent, Juicy Black Angus Burgers at Cornell's
Does sweet and juicy crabmeat float on asparagus soup? It does at Sauce on Main!
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Get Ready...
November 16, 2008 — Damn Skippy brought their high-energy, tightly rehearsed and melodic classic rock and roll and disco cover tunes to the Corner Pub in Ashland last night. Ray Ryan, far left, was a member of the now-defunct Sandy Island Rock band, and an alumnus of the former Sunday Night Rock and Roll Jams at Cornell's. |
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"Hopkinton Spirit" girls U8 soccer team! 4-0 in Tournament Play
Front row left – Gaby Weilding, Corinne Messier, Lia Brossi and Marie LeBlanc. Back row left – Coach Joe Brossi, Emma Mann, Julianna Wells, Kayla Champagne, Sydney MacDonald, Jenna Wilwerth and Coach Mike Messier
November 15, 2008 — The Hopkinton Spirit was one of three teams from Hopkinton that participated today in the 2nd Annual Mass Premier Soccer "SOCCERWEEN" Tournament in Lancaster, MA. This fun tournament has a Halloween theme with many teams wearing costumes. The Spirit proudly wore the green, orange and white colors of Hopkinton. Hopkinton Spirit played Wellesley, Northborough and Westwood, going 3-0. They then faced Wellesley in the finals in an exciting well-played game by both teams. Hopkinton Spirit held on to win the game, giving them a 4-0 record and the championship for their age group. Photo by Theresa Brossi. |
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Man Arrested In Connection With
Joseph DiPrisco, 46, of
According to authorities, Wilmington Police responded to
reports of a stabbing at The victim was transported to Lahey Clinic and pronounced dead. The identity of the victim is not being released at this time pending next of kin notification.
DiPrisco was arrested at the scene. It is alleged that the
victim and the defendant became engaged in an argument and DiPrisco
stabbed the victim multiple times. The defendant lived at the
The case is being investigated by Wilmington Police and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident. These charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecutor assigned to the case is Assistant District Attorney Joseph Gentile. |
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Rollover on 495
November 15, 2008 — Firefighters took one male patient with minor injuries to Milford Regional Hospital this afternoon following a one-car rollover crash on the ramp from the Massachusetts Turnpike onto Route 495 South. According to Lt. Patrick Gross, the small truck had been righted by the tow truck driver by the time the Fire crews arrived. The view is from the Fruit Street Bridge. |
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Verboten
November 15, 2008 — Officer Thomas Griffin responded to the complaint of a suspicious man in Hopkinton State Park with an air rifle and found the man in the woods shooting at targets after following the sound of the shots. According to officials, the man will receive a summons to court for violating Park rules. |
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Up and Away
November 15, 2008 — Joe Paradis climbs high, really high, above the ground today to clean some gutters on 25 Main Street. |
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Respects for Southborough Police Chief
November 15, 2008 — Among the mourners paying respects to fallen Southborough Police Chief William Webber, were scores of law enforcement personnel from area and regional towns, as well as from the county and the state. Above, motorcycles are near the lead as the funeral procession, which is on its way to St. Mary's in Milford, stretched from the lights at Cedar and Main for a mile as far as the eye could see on Cedar Street, and then some. Chief Webber, a Milford native, joined the police force of this tightly knit bucolic community in 1980, and within three years earned a BS in Criminal Justice at Northeastern University. He also graduated from the Sate Police Academy, and earned a Master in Public Administration from Clark University one year before being appointed Chief in 2004. An announcement from the Southborough Board of Selectmen states, "Sergeant-In-Charge Jane Moran will assume day-to-day operational and administrative responsibility of the Southborough Police Department for the immediate future." Sgt. Moran is a Hopkinton resident. Below, a Southborough Fire Engine is adorned with flowers to precede the hearse and the family vehicles coming up Cedar Street this morning.
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Succulent Black Angus Burgers at Cornell's
Can We get a $7 Lunch at Maria's?? Yes, We Can!
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Dover-Sherborn 19, Hopkinton 7
November 14, 2008 — Above, Jeff Doyle takes a high snap at the Dover-Sherborn High School on Friday evening. Each thumbnail below expands into a larger photo. Copies may be purchased by calling Photographic Images 508-435-5534.
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Spelling Bee at Hopkins
November 14, 2008 — The HEF and the HPTA joined forces Friday evening at the Hopkins School to pit group against group in their Annual Community Spelling Bee. |
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Steel Magnolias at ESL
November 14, 2008 — ESL enacted a presentation of Steel magnolias on Friday evening. The play revolves around circumstances in a beauty parlor. The next show is Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 pm. |
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November 14, 2008 — According to Hopkinton Tree Warden, Paul Gleason, the Asian longhorn beetle, a tree killer, has been found in Worcester in record numbers. According to Mr. Gleason, 2,700 trees from a quarantined area have been marked for removal and destruction. Two months ago, the quarantine area was expanded to include all of Worcester and a part of Shrewsbury (See map).
Mr. Gleason was emphatic that the pest is not in Hopkinton, but said he is concerned that firewood could leave the quarantine area with an Asian longhorn beetle stowaway, enter a new area, and endanger those trees.
Mr. Gleason said that the DCR would like people to look at the firewood and trees they purchase, or have on their property, and call if they find the pests (Document).
New York City took aggressive moves against the invader one year ago. See the report on YouTube:
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NOTICE: You may drop your toys for Toys for Tots at the Hopkinton PD
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ALERT!: State Field Hockey Finals Postponed to Sunday
The MIAA decided this morning to move Saturday's Division I & II field hockey finals , scheduled to be played at Worcester State College, to Sunday November 16th at 1:00 pm . The Hopkinton Hillers now will have to wait one more day to hopefully claim their first state title in field hockey. Contacted this morning , Coach Joan Bannon was disappointed in the delay , but is already working on a plan to keep her team sharp and focused for the last game of the season. The Hillers are fresh off a victory over Watertown, and are ready to play the game of their lives against Mohawk Trail Regional HS. This Mohawk Trail team hails from Shelburn Falls, and is a school district made up of nine towns from western Massachusetts. They beat the central champion, Quabog, 2-0 in their semi-final and currently sport a 16-3-2 record. The original game time remains at 1:00 PM, and Coach Bannon expects a tough battle, as a state final should be, and believes her team can make Hopkinton proud. So, gather up those blankets and stadium seats, and get ready to fill those stands with green and white, and sometimes orange. Go Hillers! ~Michael Whalen |
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Conference on Main Street
November 14, 2008 — Hopkinton police speak with a possible witness in front of Town Hall regarding an alleged shoplifting incident on Main Street this afternoon. |
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Succulent Black Angus Burgers at Cornell's
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A Good Footing
November 14, 2008 — The footing is being poured for the new Veterans' memorial Gazebo. the next step is the foundation. |
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Saturday Reminder Damn Skippy
At The Corner Pub 1 West Union Street, Ashland Saturday, November 15 9:00 pm
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Town Mismanaging South/West Main Street Project Editor:
I read the article about the proposed district rezoning. It is critical that the facts be outlined, so that an informed decision can be made on this important issue.
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Richard J. Phelan, 78 Richard J. Phelan, a resident of Burlington for 51 years, passed away at the Winchester Hospital on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. The husband of the late Joan J. (Barrett) he was 78 years old. Dick was born, raised and educated in Nashua, NH. He was the son of the late Francis & Eva Phelan. Richard & his late wife Joan settled in Burlington in 1957 where they raised their three children. He was the co-founder of Distron Corporation an electronic manufacturing company where he worked for over 21 years. Dick loved boating and enjoyed spending time on his boat at his home in Lake Winnipesauke. He was also a fan of Frank Sinatra and enjoyed listing to his music. Arrangements complete |
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Sign Regulations Being Developed by ZAC New regs would allow more signage by right
Above are some of the dozens of signs placed illegally, apparently advertising a dating service, and removed from public property by Zoning Enforcement Officer, Charles Kadlik.
November 13, 2008 — In an about-face on current zoning on Wednesday evening, the Zoning Advisory Committee pondered a group of bylaws that would allow the kind of signs that are not now legal, and were ordered down by ZEO Charles Kadlik in a recent letter to businesses that allegedly violated the rules. Mr. Kadlik ordered sandwich boards and banners taken down all over town, sending a letter to each of the alleged violators. Among those who were in attendance were business owners Joe Strazzulla, owner of 81 and 85 Main Street, Dale Danahy of Colella's Market, Robert Falcione, owner of Photographic Images, Paul Champlin of ESL Theater, whose artistic sandwich boards, reminiscent of an earlier era, have smartly heralded each new show, and a Holliston resident who owns a business in Hopkinton that she said is failing. She received the notice that went out a few days ago to remove her sign or suffer a daily fine of $100. She said needed the sandwich board sign because her franchise rules would not allow her to advertise in a medium [e.g. Internet or regional paper] that reached outside of her franchise area, Hopkinton. Mrs. Danahy asked about the signs that others, like non-profit community groups, put on her property without asking. "So, I have to be the policeman of my property," she said. Attorney Douglas Resnick said, "I represent a lot of people who have been served. "There are a lot of businesses, who because of the way the property owner structured their signs; they need a sign to let people know where they are," he said. Some buildings downtown with multiple tenants contain relatively small signs for each of the tenants. "You mean sandwich boards?" asked Chairman Ken Weismantel, who received an answer in the affirmative. Town Planner, Elaine Lazarus, has put together a group of new proposed bylaws to satisfy the objections of the business owners to allow the types of signs that were ordered down because they are not allowed under the current bylaws. In a letter to ZAC members, she writes that the new laws are intended to facilitate efficient communications, avoid conflicts between the visual qualities of the sign and the surroundings, support economic vitality and opportunity, and encourage compatibility and harmony with the surroundings. The current sign size of 32 square feet per business will remain unchanged, but under the proposed law, sandwich boards, banners, directional signs, and offsite signs will be allowed, but with restrictions. |
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Preparing the Earth
November 14, 2008 — Chris Nation of 20th Century Homes donates his time preparing the area on the Hopkinton Common for a foundation and footing, which will be started Friday, to prepare for the construction of a new Veterans' Memorial Gazebo. Observing on the right of the photo is Don Creswell, who completed the building of the recently demolished gazebo 20 years ago. |
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AG Martha Coakley Obtains Injunction Against Option One, H&R Block Accused of discriminatory lending practices in sub-prime scandal
“We are pleased by the Court’s decision and the relief it will afford, both to homeowners and to the communities suffering from the effects of Option One’s loans,” said Attorney General Coakley (File photo). “The economic crisis continues to worsen, and predatory subprime lending is at the core of the problem. This decision is further support that some subprime lenders engaged in irresponsible and unlawful lending practices. We intend to hold accountable those who engaged in such unlawful lending conduct.”
The Attorney General filed suit against
Option One and its parent company, H&R Block, Inc., in June 2008,
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Hillers Advance to State Field Hockey Finals Worcester State College on Saturday, 1:00 PM
November 13, 2008 — Suzy Whalen's goal with a minute left in regulation lifted the Hillers to a 3-2 victory over Watertown. Down 0-2 at the end of the 1st half, Hopkinton exploded for 3 unanswered goals in the second half to give Watertown its' first defeat of the season. The true MVPs of this game, however, were Mallory Bannon and Tamara Mills, as both played at a level higher than anyone else on the field. When the Hillers were down 0-2, Mallory [the Rocket ] Bannon, covered the whole field, and brought back the team with her hustle and stickwork. Her shots on goal excited the crowd, and scared the heck out of the opposition. Miss"D," freshman Tamara Mills, kept Watertown's freshman sensation, Erika Kelly, out of the scoring column, and she[ Tam] is one of the main reasons the Hopkinton Hillers have advanced this far. It was Liz Keefe, Hopkinton' super sophomore, who tied the score with 5:03 left in the game , after Suzy Whalen had scored the first Hiller goal on a tip in after a Katie Pelgrin shot. Coach Bannon's half-time speech must have been a good one, for the second half belonged to the Hillers, and now only a team from Mohawk Trail stands between them and a State Title. See you there for this next one at Worcester State College on Saturday, 1:00 PM. Also, Read Story in The Boston Globe |
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Fatal
Crash on Route 1 South in
The preliminary investigation by Trooper
John Sullivan indicates that
47-year-old Lori J. Palladino of
This crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services Section. The Peabody Police and Fire Departments, Danvers Police Department, MassHighways and the Medical Examiners Office assisted troopers at the scene. |
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Zoning Advisory Committee Ponders Hotel District Several neighbors attend in opposition
November 12, 2008 — This evening, the Zoning Advisory Committee held a discussion about a draft of bylaws designed to enact a Hotel/Hospitality overlay district on areas of Parkwood Drive, Lumber Street, South Street, and a part of the Terry property. Rezoning for a Hotel District opens up the possibility of constructing a building of up to four stories, adding value to the property, and with it, increased tax revenue for the town. Member Gary Haroian and the other members who are in favor of the proposal agreed that a facility with a restaurant, function facility, and/or meeting room and a health club would limit the type of business to a high-end type of hotel. Some wondered how to keep tractor-trailers from parking and using the facility, but others agreed that those types would not use that sort of a hotel. Member Sandy Altamura favored spot zoning, rather than an overlay district.
"I am looking at spot zoning, if a property owner wants to do it. The
intersection at South and West Main is very "If you don't have specific zoning, then you're not going to attract people," Mr. Haroian said. "Maybe we don't want to," Mrs. Altamura said. Jeff Furber of the Community Preservation Committee said, "I would hope you would consider more the impact to the neighborhood. I wish you would have listened to the 25-30 people who spoke against it, instead of one person, Mr. [Finley] Perry, who was in favor of it." Mr. Perry owns one of the parcels the committee is considering for the new district. Committee member Robert McGuire said that 25 and 45 South Street are interested in talking about the re-zoning, but Stryker, the building between the two, has another 10 years at number 35 South Street. One man demanded to be heard over the objection of Chairman Ken Weismantel, and warned that a "fleabag hotel" could take the place of a good one in a bad economy. He mentioned a Framingham establishment and said it had rats. "I have a problem with the impact on Lumber Street," said member Don Bartlett. Mrs. Altamura said, "I am very much against this district. We are just talking about it, and look at the crowd here tonight." The agenda was made public, but the neighbors and abutters attended without being notified by the town, something that only needs to be done when a Public Hearing is scheduled. "If the Lake [Maspenock] people, the Elm Street and the West main Street [people] go to Town meeting, you're going down in flames," she said. Many attendees were members of the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association. "We are working for the residents of this town," she added. "We all are," said another member. "But you guys don't live in this neighborhood," she replied. Mrs. Altamura's home and business are on Elm Street. One audience member asked the group to take "a vote now" before they wasted their time and got shot down at Town Meeting. However, ZAC does not pass zoning laws. It recommends them the the Planning Board, which can offer an Article for the Town Meeting Warrant. Then the Article must pass by a 2/3 vote of the body to become law. Neighborhood resident Pam Duffy, a former Planning Board member and member of Lake Maspenock preservation Association (LMPA), warned about the impact of lights on the surrounding neighborhood. Mrs. Altamura said she was against the proposal for all four areas, but, "I would look at Fin's," she said. Mr. Haroian, who was one of the majority of members who favored the idea, said the town cannot continue to neglect the need for more revenue. "I don't want my town to go bankrupt. "We are not trying to mess up neighborhoods. We are trying to address revenue issues," he said. The Committee will address this matter more fully after further study. |
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Get Ready...
November 12, 2008 — The new Veterans Memorial Gazebo will be getting a footing this week, followed by a foundation, according to Timothy Kilduff, member of the Friends of the Common, a group that raised private funding and contributed labor for the construction. Keep watching! Please choose the thumbnail for the rendering of the future gazebo. |
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Enter Stage Left regulars Emily Grill and Sinai Tabak
Produce How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Stage
“It’s my dream to produce and direct this holiday play,” said Milford High School (MHS) Senior Emily Grill, who began work on blocking and planning the production last summer with her co-producer MHS Senior Sinai Tabak (File photo). “Even though this is our annual drama, and it’s based on the action from the movie made famous by Jim Carrey, we’ve left a little musical treat in for our audience.”
MHS Senior and Theatre Workshop treasurer, Emilio Santiago, stars as the Grinch with Senior Lui Vega as his faithful dog, Max. Envious of the residents of Whoville, they descend from their mountain lair to deprive the Whos of holiday cheer and encounter Workshop Assistant Producer, Sophomore Eliza McCoy, as Cindy Lou Who, the tiny child who befriends the Grinch despite his devious holiday plans.
“There are more than 100 Milford High students participating in this production,” said Jim McCallum, the faculty advisor who has been working with the Workshop each year for more than two decades. “It is truly amazing to see what these kids produce from their own imaginations. They provide all direction, performance, costume design, set construction, stage management, lighting, and sound. I am continually impressed with their professionalism and the level of entertainment they offer. We’re actually selling out productions because their reputation has grown in the community.”
This year, MHS Theatre Workshop officers Emily Grill (President), Ashley Flatley (Vice President), Stephanie Frycki (Secretary) and Emilio Santiago (Treasurer) invite guests to bring an unwrapped gift for a child to donate to Toys for Tots, a Theatre Workshop program being spearheaded by sophomores Brittany Hill and Emily Shaner.
“There will be collection bins in the MHS Auditorium Lobby during all three performances,” said Grill. “We hope people remember their toy donations. We really want to inspire the true feeling of the holiday season with this show.” Tickets for the shows are $5 for adults, $4 for students and seniors and free for preschoolers. They can be purchased at The Music Nook in Milford or at the MHS House A Office. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Theater Workshop Box office at 508-473-4612 and will be sold at the door if they are not sold out in advance. All proceeds from ticket sales go toward future productions.
For more information on the Milford High School Theatre Workshop’s plans for their spring musical, as well as previous productions, visit www.mhstheaterworkshop.com |
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Gearing up for the “Go Green Event” The wheels are in
motion for the March 21st Hopkinton Women’s Club
With the combined efforts of the new town recycling committee, the Cultural Arts Alliance, the Hopkinton Library, the HPTA, the Garden Club and other local groups, the event will host numerous children’s hands on activities and offer an array of recycling ideas and tips.
As a finale for the event, the HWC will be teaming up with the CAA to put on a trash fashion show modeling clothing made from recycled items. If you would like to participate, youth and adults alike can submit their recycled fashion designs for consideration and winners will be selected. For further information contact Renee Martin at 508-435-1271 or email rjmar13@yahoo.com |
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State Police Charge Driver who Caused Tanker to Overturn and Leak Aviation Fuel on Route 95 in Attleboro
ANDREW TAVARES, 21, of
At 4:47 a.m. on Nov. 6, TAVAREZ was driving
a 1997 Volvo 960 in the middle lane of Route 95 South when he moved into
the left lane in order to pass a car in front of him. When he did so, he
lost control of the Volvo and struck a jersey barrier on the left side
of the highway at the
As a result of that collision, the
Freightliner, driven by 37-year-old Michael Cowan of Northbridge, Mass.,
lost control and rolled over onto its left side, a quarter mile south of
the Attleboro weigh station between Exits 2 and 3. The truck’s cab came
to rest on the Volvo’s hood. The rolled-over truck blocked all four
lanes, including the breakdown lane, and began to leak the fuel it was
transporting. Cowan, TAVAREZ, and the Volvo’s passenger, 19-year-old
Hope Amaral of
Investigation by Massachusetts State Police,
including collision reconstruction and witness interviews, determined
that TAVAREZ was driving at a speed greater than reasonable for the
highway conditions at that time, and that his excessive speed combined
with his attempt to swerve around the vehicle in front of him caused him
to lose control of his car. The State Police investigation also
determined that the Volvo’s registration was suspended in
At the time of the crash, the tractor
trailer, owned by C. White Trucking of Connecticut, was carrying 11,001
gallons of aviation fuel that had been loaded in East Boston with a
destination of
The crash was investigated by Troop H of the
Massachusetts State Police and the department’s Collision Analysis and
Reconstruction, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and Crime Scene Services
Sections. State Police were assisted by the Attleboro Fire, Police and
Health Departments, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the federal
Environmental Protection Agency, the state Highway and Environmental
Protection Departments, the T. F. Green Airport Fire Department, the
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November
17, 2008 — Tuesday, November 18th 7:00 p.m. The Hopkinton Garden Club
welcomes Boston Globe columnist and author, Carol Stocker. As
a third generation New England newspaper reporter, Ms. Stocker has been
writing about horticulture and the environment for The Boston Globe
since 1979. A three-time winner of the Quill & Trowel Award of the
Garden Writer's Association of America for outstanding garden writing,
she has been a regular on Channel 2's "Greater Boston with Emily Rooney"
and was named "one of the 50 most influential members of the New England
green industry" by People, Places and Plants Magazine. 
employment
while he was the company’s controller. Brian Doane, age 37, pled guilty
to charges of Falsifying Corporate Books and Larceny over $250.
Superior Court Judge Carol Ball sentenced Doane to two and a half years
in the House of Correction, five months to serve, with the balance
suspended for one year.
homicide
that occurred this afternoon in 
Invader Quarantined !!
create revenue for the Town, and it with solve our financial issues.
The development with have no measurable impact. The real cause of
our problems are on a macro level, specifically wasteful spending at
State and Federal levels
Mortgage Corp. (“Option One”) and H&R Block Mortgage Corp. (“H&R Block
Mortgage”), subprime lenders that originated thousands of loans in 
On
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Troopers
assigned to the State Police Barracks in 
congested. I am not really onboard with this district," she said. Spot
zoning is when a one-owner parcel is rezoned.
Southborough
- William H. "Billy" Webber, 53, of Southborough
and formerly Milford passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 11, 2008,
surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 18 month battle with
pancreatic cancer. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Carmody)
Webber of the past 9 years.
Milford,
MA — November 12, 2008 — The holiday season will be ushered in the
weekend before Thanksgiving when Milford High School Theatre Workshop
presents a live production of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole
Christmas on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30PM,
with an afternoon matinee on Sunday, November 23 at 2:00.
community “Go Green Event” which will be held at St. John’s the
Evangelist’s Hall on Church Street in Hopkinton. The event is to promote
community awareness for the responsibility we all share in helping to
preserve the environment. The day promises to be both fun and
educational, inspiring people to rethink how they can reduce, reuse and
recycle.