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(Milford,
MA.) During recent weeks we have experienced many breaking and entering
complaints into businesses and motor vehicles in the Milford Community.
These incidents have resulted in the thefts of several GPS units and
cash. 
Please
join the Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee on Sunday, June 7,
2009 as we join thousands of communities across America for a
remembrance ceremony at the Gazebo in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
The Committee is hosting a “Sunday Taps Vigil” starting at 7:00 p.m. The
ceremony will consist of a short tribute to American soldiers, veterans
and their families and is expected to last 15 minutes. The ceremony will
include the sounding of the 24 hauntingly beautiful notes of “Taps”.
Hopkinton Town manager to Start Tuesday
Greater New Bedford 8, Hopkinton 6
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Daisies Learn History
June 2, 2009 —
Hopkinton Girl Scouts Daisy Troop #2975 held a meeting, Sunday, May 31st
at the Historic Commission's Train Depot at Ice House Pond. |
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Milford Police Seeks Public's Assistance
These events have occurred geographically in neighborhoods throughout the town and most have occurred during the late night to early morning hours under the cover of darkness. Many of the motor vehicles breaks occurred with vehicles where valuables were left inside the vehicle visible to passersby and in most cases the car doors were left unlocked. The Milford Police Department needs your help:
If you hear or see something that you believe is suspicious, follow you
gut instinct and call the police right away by dialing 911. Officers
will response to check on the situation.
Thomas J. O’Loughlin, Chief of Police, Town of Milford |
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Frederick Leslie Nobles
HOPKINTON - Frederick Leslie Nobles, 86, of Hopkinton, died Saturday, May 29, 2009, at MetroWest Medical Center Framingham, with family at his side. He was born in Hartfield Point, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada. The son of Frederick and Myrtle (Boyd) Nobles. He moved to Holliston at the age of 4 with his parents and brothers, Robert and Lloyd. He moved to Hopkinton in his later years. He is survived by his brothers; Robert of Holliston, Lloyd of Utah, and Francis of Florida. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews; Marion Nobles of Natick, Frederick of Middleborough, Carol Grann of Ashland, Linda Lannin of Mason, NH. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews residing in New England and Florida. Calling hours will be Thursday, June 4, 2009, from 12:30 to 2:00 pm at the Chesmore Funeral home, 57 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton. Funeral services will follow with the Reverend Ernest Batten. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. |
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SUNDAY TAPS VIGIL, JUNE 7, 2009 Hopkinton to join thousands of communities across America
“Taps” traditionally serves two important purposes. At military outposts around the world it is played in the evening to signal the time for quiet, rest and reflection after a day of duty. It is also mandated by the Department of Defense to be sounded live by a bugler, if possible, at the funeral of each and every American veteran as a final tribute to that individual veteran’s honorable time of service to his or her country. An average of over 1,600 American veterans are laid to rest each day.
Hopkinton has held this ceremony, on the first Sunday of each month, since it was initiated in March 2004 by the national non-profit organization Bugles Across America. Since the ceremony was first proposed, over 1,500 communities across America, as well as in Canada and several other countries, now participate. File photo of Mike McCann. |
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Day Off Work, On Lake
June 1, 2009 — Jason Basoli takes a leisurely trip around Lake Whitehall on Monday, spending a day off from work in the spring sun. Jason said that on his trip he saw a bird that looked like a pelican, which was likely a great blue heron. |
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Green Thumbs
June 1, 2009 — Here is a photo taken and enhanced by Linda Katz of some members of the new high school garden club in their newly planted organic vegetable garden in the front of the school.
The vegetables will be donated to a local non profit group. Over 40 students have signed on to tend the garden now and all summer. The are very appreciative of help from Mr. Al Rogers, Director of Building and Grounds and for donations from McIntyre Loam and Weston Nurseries. ~ Linda Katz |
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Sweet Stuff
June 1, 2009 — Liz Gamache hands Aaron Burg — they both knew their photo was being taken — an ice cream at the Golden Spoon on Monday. |
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Stairway to Heaven-ly Pursuits
June 1, 2009 — Matt Dry, Dave Dry, and Ryan Norby of Boy Scout Troop 4 in Hopkinton assemble steps with wood donated by Joshua Brassard of JB Sawmill in Hopkinton (formerly Garner Bros.) Ryan is working toward achieving his Eagle Scout rank and is constructing a memorial garden at St. Matthew's Church in Southborough. |
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A Thank You From Cancer Study Group Editor:
I am so excited to
report that the Cancer Prevention Study-3, held this past Friday night
at the Relay for Life, enrolled 163 new participants into a long range
cancer study. Thank you to all who showed up to work the study and
especially those who came to take part in this important event. We were
projected to enroll between 150 -165 people, and I was so happy to reach
that goal. We had people who came from as far as
Jennifer Fairbanks Chairperson of CPS-3, Hopkinton June 1, 2009 |
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June 1, 2009 — Norman Khumalo, Hopkinton's new Town Manger, is expected to begin work in Hopkinton tomorrow, June 2, 2009, and work alongside Interim Town Manager Clayton Carlisle on a consultant basis until the start date of his contract, June 18, 2009.
According to Mr. Carlisle, Mr. Khumalo will begin work as a consultant, while finishing up his notice period for the Town of Westford, where he currently works, and then push full steam ahead on June 19, 2009, when his Hopkinton contract, which he is expected to sign tomorrow, goes into effect, and he begins working full-time. |
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HELP WANTED - PART-TIME Hopkinton resident wanted to photograph and/or videograph for HopNews and Photographic Images on a part-time basis. Ideal person would also be able to be stand in front of video camera to interview and report. Please send résumé to Editor@HopNews.com . In addition, please fill out Application and return to Hopkinton News, 24 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748, or scan and email it if you have the capability. |
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Dry Dock Duck
June 1, 2009 — This male mallard on the side of the State's car top boat ramp on the Maspenock causeway finds the sun peeking through the trees, enough to warm him up on a blistery spring day. |
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Latest
Excerpt: USO SHOW
The USO Show will return to the Senior Center Friday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. The talented ensemble from ESL will recreate popular acts from the WWII era. They will be joined by the Point and Swing Big Band for an enjoyable evening of memories, music, comedy and dance. Tickets are $12 for seniors. $2 of your ticket price will benefit Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors.
As a special treat this year, we are offering free admission to all Hopkinton WWII veterans. You may pick up your ticket at the Vet’s Breakfast on June 5 or at the desk anytime. |
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 Woodville Rod & Gun Club - 252 Wood Street is hosting a band "Special Ed" on Friday evening, June 12th from 7:30 - 11:00 pm. ROCK N' ROLL! Over 21 only - Cover at Door. ID's required. Please join us! |
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8:18 pm A 911 caller reported that someone was racing a mini bike up an down Cross Street...
3:26 am Several calls were received regarding a loud argument or fight at a party on Hayden Rowe Street...
6:45 pm The Ashland Police Department requested that an officer stop and hold a gray Mercedes that is wanted for questioning in a case of trying to entice a 14 year old girl into the vehicle...
6:15 pm A caller reported an on-going problem with youths drinking at a known party area on Curtis Road... |
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Support for Hopkinton Lacrosse
May 31, 2009 — Sara Bernardo, 5, was with her Mom, Cindy, at Colella's selling Scratch Tickets to help support Hopkinton Youth Lacrosse on Sunday. She offered a drawing, inset, as an incentive for those considering a purchase. Above, she shows off a plate she drew and colored.
Every ticket gives two chances to win! 1.Scratch Ticket and Win Instantly - $10, $25, $50, Best Buy Gift Cards, (4) Boston Cannon Tickets, and Golf for (4) at Hopkinton Country Club! 2. Raffle Drawing to be held on June 12th for a week long Next Level Lacrosse summer camp ($400 value), and so much more! Any questions? Contact Cindy Bernardo at cindybernardo@hotmail.com.
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Somewhere, Over the Gazebo...
May 31, 2009 — A fast-moving rain storm left a huge double-rainbow in its wake over Hopkinton around 5:00 pm on Sunday. Rainbows appear in the sky opposite the sun. The rainbow appears smaller in the photo because of the use of a super-wide angle lens which was needed to get the gazebo in the photo. The wide angle lens makes distant objects appear smaller, or even more distant. |
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Shake a Tail-Feather
May 31, 2009 — The tail feathers of this red tailed hawk flying about before the storm today over Hopkinton State Park, show their color through the underside, leaving little doubt as to the hawk's type. The young hawk's damaged feathers, as few as there are, are like a fingerprint. We'll see if the next hawk photo is of the same bird. |
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Family Affair
May 31, 2009 — The Roving HopNews camera caught this mute swan watching her young as the male moved up off-camera on the photographer's right flank to seek a handout at Arcade Pond in Whitinsville. |
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Lost, Then Found
May 31, 2009 — The floatation device above apparently fell off of a boat carried by a trailer on Wood Street today. If it is yours, get reunited with it at the Police Station. |
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Coming Storm
May 31, 2009
— Hopkinton Outdoor Recreation ordered all boats to dock after Manager
Simon Vos spotted a heavy storm storm travelling eastward from Worcester
on the Doppler weather radar stationed in the boat house. HopNews
readers have the option of calling Mr. Vos to find out the weather, or
checking our own weather button
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Hopkinton Represented at National Police Week
May 31, 2009 — Above, Hopkinton was well represented in Washington D.C. at National Police Week by, from left, Officer William Burchard, Officer Philip Powers, Officer Gregg DeBoer, Officer Aaron O'Neil, and Detective Scott Van Raalten. |
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May 30, 2009 — Billy Hulme beat the ball to second base early on in today's game at home against Greater New Bedford. |
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Llama Sighting
May 30, 2009 — The Roving HopNews Camera caught this llama on Christian Hill Road in neighboring Upton. It was in its field behind a well-marked electric fence. Their natural habitat is in the Andes mountains. (They can spit their stomach juices very accurately at perceived threats up to seven feet, according to sources). |
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Tar Beach
May 30, 2009 — This basketball player awaits his teammates for a pickup game at the Middle School basketball courts this afternoon, and makes use of the sunny day while he waits. |
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Hopkinton vs. Coyle-Cassidy
May 30, 2009 — Number 16 keeps this hit from turning into 2 or 4 bases today at home. |
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Memorial Golf Tournament June 22, 2009 Juniper Hill Golf Course Northborough, MA All proceeds to benefit Dana Farber Cancer Research NOTE: Billy Webber was the Southborough Chief of Police who lost his life to pancreatic cancer November 11, 2008. |
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Relay for Life 2009 (See a Certain Assistant Principal Get Dunked)
May 30, 2009 — If you missed this event, check out the video, and don't forget to choose the HQ button once the video starts for the best web video experience. |
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4Good
Above is a video of some clips from 4Good at ESL on May 29, 2009. Don't forget to choose the HQ button when it appears. |
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HILLERS TO PLAY MIAA 1ST ROUND GAME VS. GREATER NEW BEDFORD VOKE Baseball at 2:00 pm TODAY
May 30, 2009 — The Hopkinton Hillers baseball team is home Saturday at 2:00 for a tournament baseball game. The 5th seeded Hillers take on the 12 seeded Gr. New Bedford team. Above, Dan Muscatello fires one right back during the Medway game.
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Artworks = Works of Art
Above, Suzanne Bucceri discusses the work of her art students at the show at the CAA building that she is having. |
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Assembly Line
May 29, 2009
— Volunteers at the Hopkinton Senior Center stuff the Hilltopper, their
very own newsletter, today after lunch. Their newsletter is always
online, above:
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Framingham Man Indicted In Connection With Shooting Of Framingham Officer, Armed Robbery Two Co-Defendants Also Charged In Connection With Armed Robbery
FRAMINGHAM
– A Framingham man
has been indicted in connection with an incident in which he shot and
seriously
Sahr Josiah, 22, of Framingham, was indicted today by a Middlesex Grand Jury on charges of armed robbery, armed assault with intent to murder, armed assault with intent to rob person 60 or over, possession of firearm as an armed career criminal, assault and battery dangerous weapon, and assault with dangerous weapon (2 counts). Two other co-defendants were also indicted in connection with the armed robbery. Kenneth Lacey was indicted on counts of armed robbery, armed assault with intent to rob person 60 or over, and possession of a firearm as an armed career criminal. Emanuel Aguillar was indicted on counts of armed robbery, armed assault with intent to rob person 60 or over, and possession of a firearm. Arraignment dates have not yet been scheduled for these defendants. According to authorities, on April 14 at approximately 10:31 p.m., Framingham Police responded to a reported armed robbery of a taxi cab driver at 15 Alexander Street in Framingham. Officers confronted one of the two suspects near Avi’s Market on Beaver Street, who immediately fled. As he was pursued by Framingham Officers, he subsequently shot at and injured Officer Phillip Hurton, a five-year veteran. Officer Hurton suffered gunshot wounds to the wrist and face was taken by medical helicopter with serious injuries to Massachusetts General Hospital. After an extensive search of the area by Framingham, Natick, Ashland, Sherborn and Massachusetts State Police, Josiah was arrested in the area of Beaver Street and Route 135. Aguillar was arrested on April 15 and Lacey was arrested on April 16 and charged in connection with the robbery of the taxi driver. Officer Hurton has been treated for his injuries and released from the hospital. The investigation is being conducted by the Framingham Police. State Police Detectives from the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, the State Police Crime Scene Services, State Police Troopers, K-9 and Air Wing, Transit Police, Ashland Police, Sherborn, and Natick Police Department all assisted officers on scene. |
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Lifting
Up Teachers
Below is another positive experience with teachers Editor: I saw the posts on town talk about wanting some positive stories about a teacher – I live in Indiana now, but I spent the first 18 years of my life in Hopkinton – Mrs. Barlett and Mr. Bliss….
I graduated in 1985 and I went to school when HHS was probably a little simpler and we were a bit more like a “small town” – but these two teachers did two things – Mrs. Bartlett did the impossible – made me actually LIKE math… Ugh… and now when I deal with my 15 year old and algebra, geometry, trig, etc., I can actually tutor him and not have to say, "Oh I don’t get the new math." She didn’t teach us old or new – she taught us Math!
And Mr. Bliss taught me the importance of coaching. Since I became a parent, I have also coached sports, and I attribute my style to what I learned first from my parents (because they were awesome teachers and coaches, and the best teachers can only be great if there are good parents to partner with!) , but I learned from Dick Bliss that motivation and respect can actually go hand in hand…. All the way from middle school gym class, to watching him coach in high school.
These may not be front page news, but they’re real – and they go back a LONG way… Hopkinton teachers impact their students for the long haul!
Jennifer (Walls) Guziewicz Valparaiso, Indiana |
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Curb Appeal
May 29, 2009 — Hopkinton resident Dave Jones has turned his passion for cooking into a business, Curbmaster Grill, which is a canteen located in the Weston Nurseries parking/picnic area, just east of the Garden Center. Above, Dave hands a hamburger lunch special to Peter Mezzit, fourth generation nurseryman and Weston Nurseries President, this afternoon. Curbmaster Grill is open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday. |
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School Committee Committee Nears Decision on Full-Day Kindergarten, Changes in Busing Policy Grants Dr. Phelan $4,000 raise
by Derek Dobachesky may 29, 2009 —
Shortly after welcoming two newly-elected members, the Hopkinton School
Committee returned to the ever-contentious issue of its transportation
policy at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 28. New Committee
members Jean Bertschmann and Troy Mick both have strong ties to
Hopkinton Schools. Bertschmann is a full-time mother of four children in
Hopkinton Schools, and has served on the Hopkinton PTA for three years.
Mick, who is employed in corporate finance with Fidelity Investment, has
a daughter in first grade and two children not yet in kindergarten. He
took part in the full-day kindergarten feasibility study two years ago. The Committee
reached consensus on several aspects of the transportation policy —
which is still in the process of being officially drafted — during its
discussions. Elementary school students will likely be banned from
switching buses to visit friends, and limited to one home location and
two daycare-type locations on a weekly schedule for the duration of the
school year starting in the fall. Bertschmann and
Mick, who were both elected unopposed on the May 18 vote, participated
in the ongoing debate regarding the policy at their first Committee
meeting. Committee member
Richard de Mont stated at the outset of the discussion that he
recognizes the concerns of parents who work and need to have their
children dropped off at different locations on different days. But de
Mont and the rest of the Committee agreed that there are issues with
safety and interruptions of class time with unlimited bus-switching. "We've got to make
an effort to be flexible but firm," de Mont said. The discussion of
the policy took into account the data collected by the Committee
following the third reading of the policy at its January 22 regular
meeting. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mary Colombo sent surveys to 40
nearby school districts to gather information about their transportation
policies, and also conducted a focus group with Hopkinton residents,
although only six parents showed up. Out of the 40 school districts, 20 replied. Their replies showed that it was uncommon to allow unlimited bus-switching. Four districts only allow one drop-off and pick-up location, while a large majority allow pick-up and drop-off to two or three locations.
Parson also spoke
of the ongoing plans to implement a full-day kindergarten program. She
explained that she has picked staff to serve on a committee to conduct
research into the logistics of the program. An equal number of parents
will be chosen to serve as a focus group for the committee. Parson
stated that she would like to see a timeline for full-day kindergarten
implementation by the end of the school year. The Hopkinton School
Committee has resolved in the past to arrive at such a timeline by the
end of the school year. Both Berschmann
and Mick have stated that implementation of full-day kindergarten is
amongst their top priorities on the Committee. Mick stated the "largest
impetus was full-day " when he was deciding to run for the Committee.
Both also expressed their concerns over the budget as well. "The budget is
going to continue to be a challenge," Bertschmann said. The Committee
approved changes to the High School and Middle School handbooks. The
High School handbook now requires a phone call or note from a parent
when a student arrives at school after 7:45 a.m. This change is meant to
discourage students from using their four allowable tardies as
excuses to skip their first class. High School students will also be
banned from visibly displaying electronic devices in school (though use
of earbuds is still allowed, and the devices can be used during lunch
and non-class hours). The language regarding senior privileges was
updated to indicate that seniors' grades will be checked monthly to
determine privileges, rather than only on report cards, as it currently
states. The Middle School
handbook now clearly bans texting in school and requires all students to
sign up in order to use the late bus. The Committee also approved its contract with NSTAR for its energy plan and issued a glowing review of Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Phelan's performance during the last school year. Its unanimous review stated Dr. Phelan had "an excellent year" — one unnamed Committee member called it "one of his best" — and awarded him a $4,000 raise.
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BOSTON – Attorney
In January 2009, the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division
began an investigation after receiving several complaints from employees
claiming that Touchpoint and Karlis had not paid them for work performed
as currency traders, sales representatives and administrative staff in
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The Cat in the Hat
Saturday,
May 30, at 1:00 and 3:00 pm
Wednesday, June 3, at 2:30 pm
Come see a live production of
Dr. Seuss's classic tale
Enter Stage Left Theater 30 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA General Admission: $5 Remember to check Hopkinton Matters, above, and the Calendar! |
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The
The Friends of the Library are also looking for new Friends!!! Do you have a couple hours a month for volunteering? Our meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at the Library from 7-8 pm. There are some great new happenings being planned for the coming year. Join us and be a part of the excitement. We want the Library to be a shining star in our community and we need help to accomplish this.
Do you belong to a Book Club? The Friends of the Library would like to connect with your group. Please contact Susie Johnson at susie.johnson@commonmoves.com for more information |
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Billy
Webber
injured
a Framingham Police Officer, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone
informed the public today.
Cambridge,
Mass. (May 28, 2009)--The Massachusetts Biotechnology Education
Foundation (MassBioEd) has selected Hopkinton High School as one of the
15 schools that will be awarded a BioTeach grant for the 2009-2010
school year. 
and
its former director, Craig Karlis, age 49, of Hopkinton, for violating
the Commonwealth’s wage and hour laws by failing to pay employees in a
timely manner and failing to furnish payroll records to the Attorney
General’s Office for inspection. The citation orders Touchpoint and
Karlis to pay over $49,000 in restitution to seven employees, along with
$10,500 in fines for the violations. 
Friends
of the Library will be holding a Book Sale on Saturday June 6 from
9-1 pm in front of the Library, rain or shine. There will also be
baked goods for sale. This is always a great event and a wonderful
way for families to get some amazing books at great prices.
Donations of books can be left off at the Library during regular
business hours. Go to
