March 9,
2009 — The Design Review Board heard testimony from Architect Scott
Richardson on January 27
regarding the design of a new building for the
YMCA that would provide additional recreational and lavatory facilities
for the organization's 700 or so day camp students. It would also
provide a place to hold rainy day activities, Mr. Richardson said at
that time.
The
group was unanimous in putting their stamp of approval on the plan,
which will go before the Planning board on March 23.
According to architect Scott Richardson, construction could start in the
fall pending approval and successful fundraising.
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Library Acquires Two New Passes to Loan
There
are two new passes that the Friends of the Library have purchased for
folks to borrow. They are to the Worcester Art Museum and the DeCordova
Museum.
These passes are
made possible by the funds the Friends of the Library raise at the two
book sales in January and June, and the Apple Crisp event at PolyArts.
We are always
looking for book donations all throughout the year. If you would like
to become a Friend please check out our website
hoplibraryfriends@gmail.com~Friends of he Library
Holliston Author at Two Events
Local
author and multiple sclerosis sufferer, Chris Tatevosian, will be
selling and signing copies of his book Life
Interrupted, It's Not All About Me,
at
the Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts, 2009 Expo and Pageant. The event
takes place in Boston Sunday,
March 29th, 2009 at “Carson Place” at the Bayside Expo Center 180
Mt. Vernon Street
Boston, MA 02125 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. .
Tatevosian
penned his memoir to help others in similar situations to deal more
positively with the stress put on one's relationship as a result of
life being interrupted by a chronic illness or disability.
Mr. Tatevosian
will also be holding a book signing on Saturday March 28, from 9:30
AM to 11:30 AM at the Coffee Haven Books and Things, 76 Railroad
Street Holliston.
Services for the Home
Regional Crime and Justice
Former Maynard
Superintendent Of Public Works Indicted On Bribery Charges
WOBURN – March 9, 2009 -
The former Maynard Superintendent of Public
Works has been indicted on charges of
soliciting
cash payments from a private developer in exchange for relaxing the
permitting and inspection process for a construction project, Middlesex
District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public today.
Paul Camilli, 38, of Newton, was indicted today by a
Middlesex Superior Grand Jury on four counts of a public employee
accepting or receiving a bribe and one count of attempted extortion.
An arraignment date has not yet been scheduled.
"A Middlesex Grand
Jury has indicted this former public official on charges that he
abused his position of authority for personal gain," District
Attorney Leone said. "We allege
that the defendant also
compromised important safety standards by not enforcing the
guidelines he was appointed to impose."
According to authorities, a private developer began a
construction project in Maynard in 2008. Camilli, the Superintendent of
Public Works at the time, had frequent interaction with the developer
because the construction project required permits and code inspections
from the Town of Maynard in order for it to be completed.
Camilli would frequently remind the developer that deadlines
were coming up and that Camilli had control over how or if those
deadlines would be met. Camilli also had many verbal arguments with the
developer and made numerous technical demands to be met before he would
sign off on specific portions of the project.
At one point, with a deadline looming, the developer asked
Camilli what it would take to get a particular project done, and it is
alleged that Camilli made known to the developer that he was looking for
cash money in order to see to it that the project moved along easier.
It is further alleged that the developer later asked Camilli
how much cash it would take and that they agreed on a number in the
thousands. The developer paid that money in multiple installments in
multiple locations.
It is also alleged that during this time, Camilli began
relaxing necessary standards for the construction project, including
important environmental protection safeguards.
The investigation into these alleged crimes included
undercover and video surveillance.
Camilli was arrested on Saturday, December
20, at approximately 5 p.m. by Maynard Police and Massachusetts State
Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s PACT Unit.
Camilli was arraigned in Concord District
Court on December 22 before Judge Steven Ostrach who ordered him held on
$1,000 cash bail with a no-contact/stay-away order from the victim and
witnesses in the case.
Camilli has since been fired from his
position by the town.
The investigation was conducted by Maynard Police and State Police
assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s PACT Unit.
These charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed
innocent until proven guilty.
The prosecutor assigned to the case is Assistant District
Attorney Doug Nagengast.
Hopkinton is Full of
Sunshine!
Senior Center Thrift Shop
Open Mon.-Thurs. 9-3, Fri. 9-2
If
you haven’t visited the Friends of the Senior Center Thrift Shop
recently, now is a good time. New items are arriving daily.
The shop offers a wide variety of
bargains ranging from everyday household needs to beautiful
collectibles. Browse the children’s corner where you will find books and
toys for the little ones priced under $1. Come see our linens, picture
frames, lamps, jewelry, and other treasures.
The antiques and collectible section
currently features a few pieces of McCoy pottery and Wedgewood china
donated by local residents.
The shop also has seasonable items at
great prices and is the place to find unique gifts without spending much
money. Those who come regularly almost always leave with some wonderful
and affordable items.
The Senior Center has already
begun to collect items for their Annual Rummage Sale to be held
in June. There are some
things we cannot take so please call if you have furniture or
electronics to donate.
Donations to the Thrift Shop or sale are tax
deductible and always appreciated. Proceeds fund the nutrition and
transportation programs.
STATE POLICE SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT
Saturday,
March 14, 2009 into Sunday, March 15, 2009
in Middlesex County
Colonel
Mark F. Delaney, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police,
announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the
Massachusetts State Police on a
Secondary State Highway. The purpose is to
further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s
awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who
operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways.
It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will
not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to
motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and
anxiety.
Division 3
Grade 5 Winners
These boys won the 5th Grade
Metrowest League Division 3 playoffs yesterday in Foxborough. Photo
by Melissa Abate.
Top Row L to R: Head Coach Mary
Korbey, Jake Kelleher, Connor Abate, Connor Czerepuszko, Coach Paul
Czerepuszko, Sam Lehman, Zach Doss, Nathan Wilson, Coach Dave Doss
Bottom Row L to R: Drew Simi, Jake
Doherty, Cooper Korbey, Matthew Pettepit, Grant Salois
Services for the Home
March 9,
2009
Click above for full
report, or read the
raw log here
12:37 am An
Apple Tree Hill resident reported that his son was not in his room and
thinks he possibly ran away...
8:06 am A
caller from Alprilla Farm Road reported that her rocking char was stolen
from her rear porch...
2:06 pm A
cell phone caller reported that a tanker truck was possibly stuck in mud
on the side of Cedar Street...
10:25 pm A
caller reported that kids were throwing snowballs at passing vehicles on
Hayden Rowe Street. The caller also stated that one of the
vehicles turned around and started chasing the kids down the street at a
high rate of speed...
Real Estate
Transactions for Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Compiled by Eric Montville for
HopNews.com,
Transactions ending
March 9, 2009
Address
Buyer
Price
Date
Seller
4 Nazneen Circle unit A
Sima Vyas
$535,000
Mar. 06, 2009
Mirajuddin Ahmed Trustee of
Peppercorn Village Realty Trust
Two Weeks Ago
172 Saddle Hill Road
Rachel L. Trueblood
$617,500
Feb. 26, 2009
John E. Maguire & Beth A Maguire
155 Clinton Street
Bradley D. Mannal & Jaime M. Mannal
$461,000
Feb. 19, 2009
Laura M. Sol
5 Maple Avenue
Norman J. Han & Ann M. Han
$530,250
Feb. 19, 2009
Thomas J. Frazier & Joanne C. Frazier
7 Elizabeth Road
Katie White
$665,000
Feb. 17, 2009
John J. Thompson & Joanne Thompson
Prior Week
12 Henry Lane
Viola Schweller & Erik A Schweller
$375,000
Feb. 05, 2009
Lilian V. Schendel
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EMC Leads Worldwide
Storage Market
26 % share
March
9, 2009 — IDC, a global provider of market
intelligence, a Framingham-based company, has stated
the Q4 revenues for the worldwide storage market at
$3.03 billion, a 3.6% increase over last year's Q4.
Hopkinton's EMC Corp led
the market with a 26 % revenue share, according to
IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Storage Software Tracker.
According to IDC's Tracking Report 2008's fourth
quarter was the sector's 21st consecutive quarter of
year-over-year growth.
"The storage
software market is starting to exhibit more of an impact from the
economic trouble," said Michael Margossian, research analyst, Storage
Software at IDC in a press release issued today. "Even with the usually
strong fourth quarter, most vendors showed signs of slowing down, and in
some cases declining year over year."
"On a yearly
basis, storage-based software showed continuing growth when comparing
like quarters year over year. Particularly strong were the Data
Protection and Recovery, File System Software, and Archiving segments.
However, same year Q3 to Q4 comparisons are negative or neutral
reflecting the downward pressure from the worldwide economic crisis,"
added James Baker, IDC's research manager for Storage Software. "The two
largest segments – Data Protection and Recovery Software and Storage
Replication Software – dropped just slightly between Q3 and Q4."
EMC led the
overall market with 26% revenue share in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Symantec held onto the second position with 18.3% revenue share, while
IBM finished in the third position with 13.2% revenue share. NetApp
finished in the fourth position with 7.5% revenue share while HP and CA
rounded out the top 5 with 4.5% and 3.7% revenue share, respectively.
Harbinger?
March 9,
2009 — This robin, the first photographed this season, is usually a good
sign of a break to a warmer season. Above, it seems to pose, but is
really pausing to listen for insect movement.
Hopkinton is Full of
Sunshine!
Golden
Spoon Open Until 8:00 p.m.
on Saint Patrick's Day
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Serving
lunch and dinner:
• Corned
Beef and Cabbage
• Lamb Stew
• Soda Bread
•
Traditional Irish favorites
Barnstormers
LIVE at
Maria's Caffe Italiano Lounge
Corner of
South Street and Hayward, Hopkinton
Friday,
March 13, 2009
9:00 p.m.
until closing
Playing the rock and
roll of Hendrix, Allman Bros, Floyd, AC/DC, Van Halen, etc.
Grace United Methodist Church
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Presents
"The Keynotes"
A free musical
program
Sunday, March
22, 2 PM
Grace United
Methodist Church (61 Wood St, Hopkinton)
Grace United
Methodist Church presents "The Keynotes", two local musicians and
music educators, Barbara Paquette of Uxbridge, and Kris Graham of
Grafton. Barbara has taught piano, strings, brass, reeds, percussion and
voice at her studio, The Music Room, for over 30 years. She currently
serves as Music Director and organist at Grace United Methodist Church
in Hopkinton. Kris has taught piano and flute in her home for over 20
years.
Their program
features a diverse repertoire of duets including:
flute and
piano
flute and
marimba
marimba and
piano
Featured composers
include Bach, Beethoven, Telemann, Faure, and Handel, among others.
Baroque, Classical, Jazz, and Ragtime musical styles are all included.
Please join us for
this delightful musical celebration. A free will offering will be
collected to benefit Grace United Methodist Church.
Services for the Home
Lost Dog
Hopkinton Family
has lost beloved Dog which ran off after Deer on Thursday March 5th.
She is a 10 year old Small black lab with no collar last seen in local
neighborhoods a distance from our home on Lumber Street. She is very
friendly but skittish of people & will only come with food to strangers.
Please if anyone
sees or hears of her in your neighborhood, please call 508-435-8551 &
try to get her to hang around by offering her treats to keep her there
until we get there.... Thank you!
Normand Bergeron
218 Lumber St,
Hopkinton MA
Hopkinton is Full of
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Hopkinton
High School
Honors Art Exhibit
CAA Building
Hayden Rowe Street
Artists' Reception
Thursday March 19 6:30 - 7:30 pm
View exhibit
Saturday, March 21 and Sunday March 22, 2-4:00pm
by
these students: Camille Kulig,
Jaclyn Perreault, Janie Gilarde, Katie Gates, Mel LeBanc, Cait Danahy,
and Mady McKenna
Third Annual basketball game
between the Hopkinton Police and the Special Olympics
All
are welcome!
Come support your team!
March 21, 2009 at 12 noon in the Middle School Gym
Comedy Central shares a Jon Stewart
Rant, above, putting a different perspective on the financial crisis.
Selectmen Choose New Hopkinton Town
Manager
March 7,
2009 — After a day of interviewing of four Town Manager finalists,
Hopkinton Selectmen chose Norman Khumalo, currently the Assistant Town
Manger in Westford, a town of 21,000 north of Hopkinton, to begin
contract negotiations with. He also held the Interim Town Manager
position there from February to August of last year.
Mr. Khumalo
began his municipal career — after earning a Masters degree in
Regional and Urban Planning University of Zimbabwe on top of his BS in
Honors sociology — as Town Planner for the City of Bulawayo,
Zimbabwe between 1988 and 1990. After two years, he was promoted
to a Senior Town Planner position.
After
receiving a masters degree in
Public Administration from Carleton University, Canada, Mr. Khumalo
accepted a position with Oxfam America, where worked until 1997,
running the organization's Africa program.
Since then,
Mr. Khumalo has held management positions in Wellesley, Lawrence and
Walpole and Westford.
More on this
story Monday.
HPTA Silent
Auction
March 7,
2009 — These patrons of the HPTA Auction share a laugh Saturday evening
at the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough.
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All the
World...
March 7,
2009 — ESL and Barbara Kessler hosted their Open Mic night tonight.
Above, two performers playing for the crowd.
Services for the Home
Missing Dog
Our dog has been
missing since Thursday night March 5th after she ran off chasing deer.
She is a 10 year old black small female lab who is chunky with no collar
on. She is kind of skittish but very kind & will come for food please
call 508-435-8551 if you see her.
10K Draw
The Hopkinton Little League will be holding
its 5th annual $10,000 Draw and Silent Action on May 15th
2009 at the Portuguese Club in Milford. The tickets are $100 each, and
each ticket admits two people into the function. The price includes an
open bar (beer & wine for 3 hours), an Italian feast catered by Olivas
Market, a night of great entertainment and a chance to win $10,000.00.
Each of the 300 tickets is assigned a number, your “luck number” for the
night.
PICK YOUR NUMBER NIGHT AT CORNELLS
(MARCH 26, 2009 from 7-9 PM)
Come
to Cornell's on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 7-9 PM and pick your lucky
number for the 10K Draw. This will be the only time that you will have
an opportunity to request a certain number. After this date ALL
REMAINING NUMBERS will be assigned. At the end of the evening all the
ticket numbers purchased that night will be placed in a hat. One number
will be drawn out and that person will get their money back.
Congratulations, Mr. Gunduz!
March 7, 2009 —
We are pleased and proud to announce that Evren Gunduz, 8th grade Science teacher at
HopkintonMiddle School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, has been selected
to receive the Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education Award. This
award is designed to recognize excellence, expertise, and demonstrable
achievement in education.
The criteria for this award is consistent with the Foundation's belief
that educators play a vital role in society by supporting young people's
growth and preparing them to be adaptable, flexible, creative, and
responsive to future societal changes. The award also recognizes Mr.
Gunduz's commitment to high personal achievement and leadership skills.
Congratulations, Mr. Gunduz!
Rita
Balboa,
HopkintonMiddle School
More Habitat
Volunteers!
The group was put together as part of Martin
Luther King Day and the kids are all 16 years. The date was delayed from
the MLK holiday as some of the kids had to wait to turn 16. Some of
their dads helped also helped build the 2 story house for low income
residents in Sudbury with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Worcester.
This happened on Feb 28th, 2009.
They were outside, measuring, cutting an attaching
siding to the house the whole afternoon.
Back- Michael Katz, Kenny Payson, Chris Rogers, Ryan
Sheehan, Evan Katz, Eric Johnson and Pierr Johnson
Front - Dan Sheehan, Tom Leonard, Kelsey Baker, Emily Mitsock, Devon
Dourney, Catherine Leonard
Hopkinton is Full of
Sunshine!
Family Room/Living RoomComplete family room set, in good condition. 9 pcs total
including: sofa, loveseat, 2 recliners, coffee and end tables. $400 or
Best Offer. Perfect for Rec room, 2nd house, apartment, whatever. call
508-435-0081. Sell or buy stuff in our section.
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LOCATION CHANGE
Town Manager Interviews to
be in Selectmen's Hearing Room on Saturday
The location of the Town
Manager's interviews scheduled
for Saturday, March 7 has changed and
will take place in the Selectmen's Hearing Room
located on the 2nd floor in the Town Hall, 18 Main Street. The
meeting is posted for 8:30 a.m. and the
interviews will begin at 9 a.m.
How
many friends can you see in the video? Hughes Training systems has a
class starting April 6. Don't put it off again. Click on the button for
more details.
Ornithology
by democracy
We asked for the
identification of the bird in yesterday's photo. Click to enlarge.
Pretty much everyone said
it is a black-capped chickadee. Thanks to everyone for helping out.
School Committee
School Committee Nixes Center School Renovation Article
To recommend budget increase of $600,000-$800,000
by Derek
Dobachesky
March 5, 2009 —
The Hopkinton School Committee
examined and made changes to drafts of the 2009-2010 School Year
Calendar and school committee policies at regular meeting on
Thursday, March 5. Absent from the meeting, which began at 7:30
p.m., was member David Stoldt.
The meeting commenced with Superintendent Dr. John Phelan praising
firefighter Tim Healy's efforts in training Hopkinton Public Schools
faculty in CPR. Healy held five CPR training and certification sessions
from January to March, at which he trained 19 employees, with another 11
preschool employees to be trained at his March 13 session.
The Committee then recognized the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association's
upcoming silent auction, which takes place Saturday, March 7 at the
Doubletree Hotel in Westborough. Committee chair Nancy Alvarez Burdick
stated that this will the HPTA's largest fundraising event. Bidders can
also participate online at the HPTA's Web site. Online bidding closes
the evening of Friday, March 6 at 11 p.m. Burdick then informed the
Committee of a meeting of the Municipal Cabinet, chaired by Lieutenant
Gov. Tim Murray. The meeting will take place in Ashland on Friday, March
6 and members of the Committee will ask the cabinet about how federal
stimulus money will be disbursed, as well as other questions on behalf
of the Committee and Dr. Phelan.
The Committee then opened the floor for public comments. Adult services
librarian Susan Marshall from the public library pledged to work with
the school to provide enough copies of books on students' summer reading
lists.
"I'm going to keep pleading," for enough books, Marshall said. One step
she will take is encouraging the donation of books on the lists during
the Go Green Event on March 21. The Go Green Event will be sponsored by
the Hopkinton Women's Club, and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the St. John the Evangelist's Hall at 20 Church Street. (File photo,
above)
My name is Troy Mick and I am running
for School Committee.
My wife Amy and I moved to town ten
years ago. Together we plan to raise our three children (ages 6, 4
and 1) in Hopkinton and look forward to having all of them attend
our public schools. Our oldest is currently in the first grade in
Center School.
I believe that the schools are a
vital part of our community and that we all share in providing our
children with a high-quality education. During the past two years I
have been actively involved in several working groups including the
Full-Day Kindergarten Feasibility Committee and the Strategic
Planning Committee that is helping to forge a new five-year plan for
the school district.
I have a BA in Finance from the
University of Notre Dame and have fifteen years of professional
experience in finance and strategic planning. I am presently a
manager in a large financial services firm.
I believe that implementation of a
full-day Kindergarten program along with an increased focus on
education in the elementary grades is important for the continued
strengthening of our school system.
I also believe that it is critical to
implement a focused and appropriate budget that can effectively help
us achieve our goals while taking into account the difficult fiscal
constraints that we are all experiencing. We need to maintain a
balanced approach as we address the immediate needs of our school
system while moving to implement the goals in our long-range plan.
With my foundation in finance and my
passion to keep Hopkinton’s school system strong, I look forward to
the opportunity to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the
School Committee. I would consider it an honor and a privilege to
serve the community as we address the challenges and
responsibilities of ensuring that our children acquire the knowledge
and skills necessary for success in the 21st
century.
Troy Mick
11 Smith Road
Hopkinton is Full of
Sunshine!
Mary Pratt takes Out Papers For re-election and Explains
Why
SPEAC’s Students with Food Allergies
and/or Intolerances March 18
HOPKINTON, MASS.
(March 5, 2009) – Hopkinton’s Special Education Advisory Council (SPEAC),
in conjunction with the
HPTA, will be presenting Students with Food Allergies and/or
Intolerances on March 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School
Lecture Hall. Panelists will include: Dr. Mary Colombo (File photo),
Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Town of Hopkinton; Kathy
Bain, Nurse Leader of the Hopkinton Public School nurses; two parent
panelists; and a Registered Dietitian. Discussion will cover topics such
as safety, inclusion and health plans for these students. The event is
free and open to the public.
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, please contact Karen Weiskerger at
508-497-3959 or Amy Lincoln at 508-497-0172, or visit the SPEAC Web page
listed under Support Organizations on the Hopkinton School District web
site
www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/.
To find out if the event has been postponed due to snow, call Karen
Weiskerger at 508-497-3959.
Excerpt from February Senior Newsletter
REFLECTION:
“Life’s
Garden”
contributed by Joseph Spindler
“To plant a garden for daily
living, plant three rows of peas – peace of mind, peace of heart and
peace of soul.
Add four rows of squash--squash
gossip, squash indifference, squash grumbling and squash selfishness.
Add four rows of lettuce – let us
be faithful, let us be kind, let us be patient and let us really love
one another.
And no garden is complete without
turnips- -turn up for meetings, turn up for service and turn up to help
those in need.
Finally, a garden requires thyme
– time for each other, time for family, and time for friends.
Water freely with patience and
cultivate with love. You’ll have much fruit in your garden, because you
reap what you sow.”
March Senior
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State Police and Fitchburg Police Arrest Carjacking and
Kidnapping Suspect
Massachusetts
State Police and the Fitchburg Police charged a Fitchburg man with
assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon and resisting arrest
after the suspect allegedly carjacked and kidnapped three young women
late Thursday night outside a residence in Fitchburg.
At 10:40 p.m. on March 4, Fitchburg Police
advised the State Police Concord Barracks that they received a cell
phone call from a young woman who said that she and two other young
women had just been carjacked, assaulted and kidnapped by a man in front
of a house in Fitchburg. The caller
remained on the phone and provided the Fitchburg Police with a
description of their vehicle and the direction of travel. Fitchburg
Police relayed this information to the State Police Concord Barracks.
Troopers assigned to the Concord Barracks
subsequently located and stopped the vehicle, a gray Kia Sephia, on
Route 2 West in
Acton. The
troopers observed the suspect seated in the rear of the vehicle. The
three young women – two 22-year-olds and one 21-year-old -- were also in
the vehicle.
The suspect, 30-year-old JQUAN L. DURHAM,
immediately resisted as he was removed from the vehicle and placed under
arrest. DURHAM was wearing a chain
around his neck with a razor blade attached to it. The victims stated
that
DURHAM
threatened them with the razor blade during the encounter. Evidence also
suggests that DURHAM struck the victims with his fist during
their ordeal.
At the State Police barracks, the victims
were examined by Acton
firefighters. One of them was transported to EmersonHospital in Concord for further examination.
DURHAM
was booked at the Concord barracks and charged by State Police with three
counts assault and battery, six counts of threats to commit a crime, and
a single count of resisting arrest.
Custody of DURHAM was relinquished to the Fitchburg Police
who additionally charged him with kidnapping, carjacking, intimidating a
witness, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault to commit a felony,
assault to rape, and assault and battery.
John R. Vitale, 81
John
R. Vitale, 81, of Hopkinton, died Thursday, March 5, 2009 at
his home surrounded by family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of
the late Arcangelo and Margaret (Maglietta) Vitale. He was the husband
to Frances (Dolce) Vitale of Hopkinton.
A Hopkinton resident for the past 5 years, and formerly of East
Meadow,
NY, John had attended Saint Johns Church of Hopkinton and St. Raphael's
Church in New York. He worked as a cable splicer for the NY City Transit
Authority and has an engineer of Erasmus High School in Brooklyn, NY.
Hewas a Navy Veteran and a member of the American Legion in Bellmore,
NY. He was also a member of the local 4 Operating Engineers and was a
dedicated member of the Arbor society. He loved sailing and fishing. See
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Tweedly-Tweedly-dee
March 5,
2009 — This bird, as rockin' as it was today over Little Pond on the
southern end of Whitehall, is certainly no robin. Anyone know the type
of bird?
Editor@HopNews.com
Services for the Home
John E "Pa" Dailey, 91
John
E. "PA" Dailey, 91, died Thursday, March 5, 2009 at home with
his family at his side. He was the husband of Adeline (Preservadi)
Dailey, to whom he was married for 59 years. Born in Hopkinton, he was
the son of the late George and Jennie (Brown) Dailey.
He was a 1937 graduate of Hopkinton High School and a WWII Army veteran,
serving in the 907th Signal Company Depot AVN. He was employed for over
25 years by ETL Constructions and was a member of Teamsters Local 170.
He was also a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Framingham.
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State Police Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to
Weapons Arrest
Teen
alleged to possess rifle with night scope, body armor and more
March
5, 2009 — Massachusetts State Police charged a Danbury,
Connecticut man with numerous
weapon charges after stopping him for marked lane violations early
Thursday morning and finding a rifle, shotgun, brass knuckles, knives,
several high capacity magazines and numerous rounds of ammunition in his
vehicle.
This
morning at 12:20 a.m., Trooper Shaun Bellao observed a 2000 Ford Ranger
failing to stay within marked lanes on Route 495 North in
Bolton. The trooper activated his lights and stopped the
vehicle.
The operator, 18-year-oldLUKE S. HUIZINGA was observed
to be in possession of several rounds of ammunition. A pat frisk
revealed HUIZINGA was in
possession of several more rounds and a knife.
During the investigation, troopers found a
Bushmaster 16” rifle with a night scope and pistol grip, two high
capacity magazines, a Remington 12-gauge shotgun with additional rounds
of ammunition, five knives, brass knuckles, and a ballistic vest with an
armor plate. One ammunition round – a .50 caliber rifle bullet -- was
found in the suspect’s pocket; the remainder of the contraband was found
in the Ranger.
HUIZINGA
was arrested and charged with possession of a large capacity firearm,
possession of a firearm, seven counts of possession of a high capacity
feeding device, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of a
dangerous weapon, the brass knuckles. HUIZINGA was scheduled to be
arraigned in Clinton District Court today. State Police photos
Hopkinton is Full of
Sunshine!
Mary Pratt Makes it Official
Running for
fourth term as Selectman
March 5,
2009 — Selectman Vice-Chair Mary Pratt removed any doubt about her
intentions by taking out
nomination papers shortly after noon today.
This is Mrs. Pratt's ninth year serving as Selectmen, and she looks
forward to completing twelve.
Why does she want to run again? Video of her from earlier today coming
soon.
Dr. Duffy took out nomination papers for Board of Assessors today. See
the entire list of candidates and open seats by clicking the button,
always above.
U-Turns
allowed
March 5,
2009 — Coming from Upton State Forest, this snowmobiler from Millville
used the Lake Whitehall ice to turn around on, fearing unsafe
conditions. When asked about the sign banning motorized vehicles, he
said it applied to ATVs. According to the DCR website, always available
in the HopNews
page, above, snowmobiles may only be used on the lake when ice fishing
during daylight hours. However, snowmobilers are welcome to use Upton
State Forest.
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Gimme Six
March 5,
2009 — This turkey vulture riding the air over Hopkinton State Park
yesterday proudly displays his navigational feathers as it circles the
photographer in an area where people walk their poodles and other little
critters.
Accident on
West Main Street
All okay
March 5,
2009 — The man on the right, perhaps a dad, jumped out of his vehicle
and is running toward the scene of a multi-car collision on West main
Street yesterday, where some girls stood on the sidewalk beside the
damaged vehicles. All occupants reported no injuries.
Senior
Moments
by NancyDrawe
(Punky)
March 4, 2009 — If you
weren’t able to make it to the Health Fair at the SeniorCenter this past Saturday, you missed a
great day! Speakers, vendors and health screenings all pertaining to
health care were the highlights of the fair. There was a steady stream
of people of all ages arriving throughout the day. The attendees
included many younger people who were there to get information for their
parents since the whole concept of the fair was, “Keeping Elders at
Home.”
The Lion’s Club vision
and hearing screening mobile van was a very popular spot—many “patients”
took advantage of the free eye and ear tests. I heard someone say that
the man who tested them was “so nice!”
I don’t really have
the room to write about each company represented because it would take
me forever, so I’ll just say that the vendors and speakers were great!
They were very helpful and had wonderful products and ideas for
everyone. There were lots of “freebies” too—everyone had goody bags
full of pens, thermometers, brochures, date books and of course,
candy! In the dining room during lunch, I saw quite a few people
looking through their bags and taking “show and tell” turns.
The Bake Sale was a
big hit, as usual. The freebie bags became true “goody bags” once
people bought something sweet and carried it home to have later with
“their tea.” The thrift shop was open for the day and that too, was a
success. It was nice to have a Saturday opening, especially for people
who aren’t able to make it during the week.
This program provided
a wealth of information about options for seniors and their families
regarding health care and ways for seniors to stay safe in their own
homes. Since there is definitely a great need for families to know that
there is support for them and their elderly parents, each of these
speakers and vendors were a beneficial part of this program. Kudos to
the SeniorCenter and Council on Aging for sponsoring
this wonderful event. Excellent job!
March is going to be a
busy month—there’ll be a bit ‘o green going on at the Center too! Stay
tuned for upcoming events and activities.
That’s it for now, so
if you have any comments or suggestions, you can email me:
Punkala@aol.com. Until next time, have a great week!
HHS
Science Fair Finalists
Above, from left,
Danny Cunningham, Andy Ryan, John
Hinkle, and Courtney Onofrio.
The
Hopkinton High School Science Fair was held in March 3, 2009.
Approximately 50 student projects were judged by 24 professionals
from companies including Raytheon, Natick Army Labs, Caliper Life
Sciences and Genzyme. The following students received awards and
will be competing at the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering
Fair on March 13.
1st: Courtney
Onofrio- The Effect of Turmeric on
Learning in Parkinson's Drosophila
2nd: John
Hinkle- Head-controlled Mouse
Interface
3rd; Danny
Cunningham and Andy Ryan- The Effect
of Tubercles on Wind Turbines
Also qualifying for regionals are: (in random order)
Colleen Murray
and Meghan Kruegar-
Effect of Vitamin E and Flaxseed Oil on ALS in C. Elegans
Tom Coburn and
Pat Jarvis-The
Effective Nutrient Levels on Oil Remediation-Phase II
Kayla
Lewkowicz-The
Effect of Changes in Slope on Saltation
Lauren
O'Loughlin-The
Effects of UV-B Radiation on Freshwater Euglena
Alex Brown and
Kate Richardson-Using
Differential Agars to Identify Environmental Pathogens
Mary Kelly and
Nicole Cooprider-Comparing
Methods of Removing Heavy Metals from Water
Amy Sung and
Gretchen Sileo-Production
of Poly-B-hydroxybutyric Acid in Carbon Sources
Vincent Buffa-Effects
of Different Fertilizers on Plant Growth
Mitchell
Culler and Ryan Foisy-The
Effect of Cell Phone Emissions on Drosophila
The science
department would like to thank the HPTA, EMC and Bose for their
financial support of the science fair program.
Services for the Home
Town
Manager interviews
Saturday, March 7
9:00
a.m. HCAM
77 Main
Street
The Board of Selectmen will
conduct the Town Manager interviews on Saturday, March 7 beginning
at 9:00 a.m. at HCAM's studio located at 77 Main Street. This
meeting has been posted at 8:30 a.m. and is open to the public. If
you have any questions, please contact Geri Holland at
geri@hopkinton.org.
Thank you,
Geri Holland
Clerk to the Board of Selectmen
Hopkinton is Full of
Sunshine!
26th Annual HPTA Silent
Auction This Saturday!
The 26th Annual
HPTA Silent Auction is Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the Doubletree in
Westborough. Buy your tickets in advance, save $5 per ticket and get
your Auction book to peruse BEFORE the event. Tickets on sale at Action
Copy and Ciao Time Catering on Main Street, or online at
http://hopkinton.cmarket.com/.
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Jean
Bertschmann Introduces Herself
Candidate
for School Committee
My name is Jean Bertschmann, and I am running for one of
the open seats on the School Committee.
My family and I have lived in Hopkinton for 17 years and are deeply
invested in our community. We have four children currently attending
the Hopkinton Public Schools, spanning elementary through high school
grade levels. Education is a high priority in our family. As a parent
and a taxpayer, I believe the education of our children is a community
responsibility and that our success in meeting that responsibility and
providing a quality education for our children benefits the entire
town.
I have extensive direct
volunteer experience in the Hopkinton Public Schools which gives me an
excellent foundation for serving on the School Committee. I have served
on several School Councils and school sub-committees, including the
Steering Committee for the Strategic Plan review. I have held multiple
key leadership roles in the HPTA including
HPTA President, where I was
proud to supervise a talented board of more than 120 volunteers, oversee
an annual budget of more than $130,000, and observe first hand the
dedication of our school administration, faculty, and staff. I
also volunteer at the Senior Center, chair the Hopkinton Cultural
Council, and am a founding member of the Marathon Quilt Guild.
There are many challenges and opportunities ahead. Initiatives such as
full-day kindergarten, an early childhood center, school configuration,
and strategic planning will require careful review and evaluation given
the economic realities and constraints we currently face. Education
must continue to be a priority for our town and be maintained in a
fiscally responsible manner. My long history of involvement in our
schools provides me with a solid basis for joining the School Committee
in making well-reasoned choices moving forward. I would be honored to
have the opportunity to serve the town and its children in this role.
Jean Bertschmann
4 Cider Mill Rd
HopNews file
photo
Stuart H. Merrifield, 91
Stuart H.
Merrifield, 91, of Hopkinton, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Born in
Vermont, he was the son of the late Frank and Mable (Blair) Merrifield.
He was the husband of the late Doris W. (Wright) who passed in 2001.
A Hopkinton resident since 1940, he was an army veteran and a member of
the John Warren Lodge, the VFW of Ashland #2331, and the Couples Club.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing and golfing.
He is survived by 2 sons, Wayne Merrifield of Hopkinton, Frank
Merrifield and his wife, Dorothy, of Snellville, GA., 2 daughters, Nancy
J. Ring and her late husband, David, of Westborough, and Lois A. Hansen
and her late husband, Dennis, of Danvers. He also leaves behind his
brother in law, William Wright and his wife, June, of Hopedale, 5
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 from 4-7p.m. at the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. A
memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 7
at 11:00a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Milford
VNA and Hospice, 37 Birch St. Milford, MA. 01757 or St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church, 61 Wood St. Hopkinton, MA. 01748, or Friends of Hopkinton Senior
Center, 28 Mayhew St. Hopkinton, MA. 01748.
Cornell's to
Offer Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage lunch and dinner March 17,
2009
Enjoy Traditional Music by Greg
Brady in the early evening and then rock out afterward with sounds like
American Pie and the Doors until closing.
Greg Brady
has been a favorite St. Patrick's Day performer at Cornell's for over 20
years. Don't miss him this year, or you'll have to wait another year!
STEVE SPECTOR'S HOT ACOUSTICS
Featuring: STEVE
SPECTOR, TIM LEAVITT,& CARTER
BERKING
Appearing LIVE
at CORNELL’S!
Saturday,
March 28, 2009
8:30pm –
Midnight
Performing vintage songs by…
Simon & Garfunkle, James
Taylor, The Bee Gees, Crosby Still Nash and Young, Sting, Robert Cray,
U2, Bruce Springsteen, Grateful Dead, The Eagles, Jim Croce, Eric
Clapton, Everly Brothers, Elton John,
The Who, The Beatles, Tom
Petty, Rolling Stones
& many more!
Below, enjoy a
reprise of a song sung solo by Steve Spector.
Mouse-over the up
arrow and then choose the HQ icon to watch in superior quality.