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Two-car Pileup
June 10, 2009 — A 4 year-old child was examined, but did not receive further medical treatment following this two-car motor vehicle accident on West Main Street early this afternoon. Combined witnesses said that the sedan on the left was motioned to exit the driveway at the Gulf Mart by the driver of a stopped vehicle who was traveling eastbound. The driver on the right in the photo was passing the stopped vehicle, apparently over the yellow line, and collided with the sedan without braking. She then backed up the SUV to the position in the photo. |
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Legacy Farms Seeks to Put Obligations Off for an Additional Year Selectmen play hardball on appointments
by Robert Falcione June 9, 2009 — Interim Town Manager Clayton Carlisle, left, and new Town Manager Norman Khumalo listen as Chief Thomas Irvin (On video on wall) tenders his resignation, with a six-month-plus notice. Mr. Carlisle received high praise from Selectmen for his money-saving ideas, such as the one he brought to Town Meeting to purchase streets light in town, and a contract with NSTAR that he said will save the town $50,000 per year. "Mr. Carlisle, thank you for your efforts," said Selectmen Chair Brian Herr. Mr. Khumalo also got kudos from the Selectmen at his first Selectmen's meeting since he and the town signed his contract. Speaking about working in Town Hall, as he has with Mr. Carlisle, Mr. Khumalo said to Selectmen, "I'm enjoying it and look forward to working with you."
Legacy Farms
Legacy Farms LLC Project Manager Steven Zeiff appeared before the Board
of Selectmen to ask for a one-year extension of their obligations that
are past due according to the HCA (Host
Community Agreement) between the developer and the Town of
Hopkinton. The company plans to build 940 units on land purchased Chairman Herr said the townspeople are concerned about the obligations to upgrade the Main/Grove/Cedar intersection ($400,000), which was supposed to have been completed already, and the back taxes owed to the town ($120,000) on the property. Mr. Zeiff said that Roy MacDowell, Boulder Capital President and project owner, had met with a bank representative, and that they should know in a week if the bank will accept their proposals for a new financing plan. Newly elected Selectman Michele Gates, photo, said, "The meat of the agreement is what we should be concerned with, and not their funding." Mr. Herr replied, "We need to have flexibility. If you play hardball, this could blow up in your face. The bank could sell it off to ten different developers who want to do ten different things." Mr. Carlisle said that the matter of the request for an extension, which had been sent to Selectmen May 18, 2009, should go to the Town Counsel, Ray Miyares.
Selectmen Flex Muscles The Selectmen went through their list of appointments this evening and decided against reappointing Jeff Furber to the Community Preservation Commission. Mr. Furber has been an ardent supporter of open space for preservation, and voted against removing the word "passive" from the funding language. Instead, the Selectmen voted to appoint Al Rogers, a former member of Parks and Rec Commission, and an employee of the town, in charge of school buildings and grounds, and a fervent supporter of new athletic fields, who has presented in favor of them at Town Meeting. Another vocal supporter of passive recreation on preservation land said there was a conflict of interest in that Mr. Rogers worked for the town. Mr. Herr said there was no financial interest involved, and therefore no conflict. Question One on the May ballot, which removed the word "passive" from the community preservation recreational funding, had basically the same number of yes votes as Michele Gates had, and as newly elected Todd Cestari had. It opened up the funding category, which had previously been exclusively for passive recreation, to preservation land for athletic fields also if the need arises. Mr. Herr said the board would follow the will of the people, who voted to remove the word "passive" recreation, 1400-800, at the recent election. The pre-election Board of Selectmen might have voted differently, with Mrs. Pratt, and Mr. Zettek who still serves, in favor of a "no" vote on the question, and former Selectman Michael Shepard a likely vote for passive recreation, as he voted as a Selectman for the town to buy his brother's former property for passive recreation. And that leads to another controversial appointment. Nancy Peters, former Board of Health member, accused currently serving, up-for-appointment Conservation Commissioner appointee Craig Nation of expanding a drain on his Wood Street property to flow onto town-owned land. Mr. Nation abuts the "Shepard Property" that the town purchased. "He told me himself that he did it," said Mrs. Peters. "It is a severe violation of the regulations they are supposed to uphold," she said. "That's hearsay," said Mr. Herr. The Board, now with three solid Republicans, voted their appointments despite the protests from the mostly-Democrats in attendance who were there to support Mr. Furber and block Mr. Nation. Roger Mezitt spoke in favor of the Furber appointment and said the decision not to reappoint him was a political one. In wrapping up, Mr. Herr said that it is all politics, and to claim a decision was a political one is a political statement in itself. |
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Senior Moments Rummage Sale Coming Up
Nancy L. Drawe (Punky)
June 9, 2009 — June, glorious, June! What a great month this has been so far! Even though it’s raining today, that’s okay because we certainly need the rain. It’s great for all those tomato and other vegetable plants that everyone recently bought at the plant sale up at the center. All winter long, Joe, Stephanie and the rest of the greenhouse gang spend day after day getting all the flower and vegetable plants ready for this special event. All the money they get at these sales goes right back into the greenhouse for more supplies. Don’t worry, if you missed the sale days, there’s always more plants available for purchase! Photo, Stephanie showing Eileen Fredette and grandson Wyatt the perfect plant!
Tick, tick, tick,
tick! The time is getting closer for the
PS…there’s still time to drop off any donations for the sale. The last day for this will be Saturday, June 13th from 9 am to 1 pm.
The very next day, June 29, the center will be closed for the week and will re-open on Monday, July 6th. This is sort of a housekeeping vacation, where the staff can catch up on a lot of office work and the maintenance crew and some volunteers will be giving the place a good once over! This week covers the July 4th holiday also!
ESL’s USO show this past weekend was awesome! I went on Saturday night; it was a full house! Those ESL actors are amazing and the band is spectacular! Great show!
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! |
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Police Chief Gives Notice to Retire
by Robert Falcione June 9, 2009 — This evening during the Selectmen's public input section of their meeting, 54 year-old Chief of Police Thomas Irvin announced to Selectmen as well as the citizens of Hopkinton, and some surprised and grim-faced attendees of the meeting, that he will be retiring on January 22, 2010, after he turns 55 and becomes eligible. Selectmen Chair Brian Herr asked if he had to accept it, and suggested the letter of resignation could be misplaced. Chief Irvin said he had other copies. Chief Irvin said after the meeting that his wife will be getting reacquainted with him, an allusion to the 24/7 nature of the position. When asked about moving, Chief Irvin said he and his wife had not made a decision on moving to their second home permanently.
The Chief, who said this evening he was especially proud of the last ten
years of his service with the department "and the finest group of law
enforcement to be found," stood watch over the building of a new
The Chief made it clear in his letter that he was providing more than the six-month notice so there would be no mistake about there being some conflict with the new Town Manager. The required notice time would have come about a month into the term of the new Town Manger, Norman Khumalo. The retirement of the Chief has been long anticipated among law enforcement circles, as has the department's practice of promoting from within. Hopkinton native Lt. Richard Flannery, himself a member of the department for about 26 years, is second in the chain of command. Photo above, from video below, of the Chief exiting Town Hall.
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ANNUAL SEAFOOD BAKE Saturday, August 8th - 1:00 pm
Adults : $30.00 (Full menu) No lobster/clams : $10.00Children (12/under) $5.00 (Chicken only)
Food all day: Hot dogs, burgers, chowder, fritters, etc. Lobsters, chicken and corn served @ 5:00 pm – Steamers @ 3:00 pm Only 150 tickets to be sold - must purchased in advance by Sunday, 8/2/09. None to be sold after this date. For tickets, call 508-435-4148 or visit the club. |
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More From Graduation 2009
Above, School Resource Officer Philip Powers looks over a photographer's camera with her. Below, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John Phelan, addresses the gathering.
Below, Deeana Payson sings during the first part of the Commencement.
Graduation 2009 Part II, Highlights Enjoy a 2009 Graduation Gallery Below
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New Roadway Surface Planned
June 8, 2009 — Highway Department Foreman Phil Shiloski, and Highway Department Manager Mike Mansir, took measurements and photographs of the roadway on Main Street today to be certain the lines are returned to the current status after the resurfacing of Main Street in 30 days. The surface will be renewed from Grove Street to the Town hall. |
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And Now... the News!!!
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Click above for full report in prose. Click here for raw log.
7:23 am A Fruit Street resident reported that his vehicles have been broken into and two GPS units as well as a purse were taken...
4:37 pm A caller reported that he has been attacked by a dog on Church Street on three separate occasions...
11:20 pm A resident reported that teenagers were riding mini motorcycles on Oakhurst Road...
2:24 pm Two cell phone callers reported that a male was running in and out of the roadway on Chestnut Street, yelling profanities and grabbing his privates...
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WATER/SEWER DIVISION 85 WOOD STREET P.O. BOX 171 HOPKINTON, MA 01748 Phone 508-497-9765 Fax 508-497-9767
Please be advised that a required fire flow test will take place on Wood Street, Wednesday, June 10th, at approximately 9AM and should last approximately 20 minutes. Due to the scouring of the minerals on the inside of the pipe, you may notice some discoloration during and after the test. Please avoid doing any laundry, dishwasher loads or other water use activities, during this time. Any discoloration that may occur will eventually dissipate. You may need to run the water in your home for a short period of time to flush your internal pipes once the test is complete. Regards,
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Exhilaration
June 7, 2009 — Mankind's dream has been to fly, if only for an instant, as expressed by Matthew Zettek, above, on the Common, while his grandmother stood by, and his dad participated in the taps ceremony on the gazebo. |
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Coast Guard Honored at Taps Vigil
June 7, 2009 — Above, Ray Gendreau reads from a prepared handout featuring the Coast Guard during Sunday night's taps vigil, while members of American Legion Post 202 and other interested parties, as well as bugler Michael McCann, left, stand by. |
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HHS Graduation Ceremony 2009 Part I
June 7, 2009
— Part I of the HHS graduation ceremony, including the entire
processional, every student, walking into the Athletic Center. Or visit
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First Concert on the Common Following Horribles Parade on July 4
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Coffeehouse at Congregational Church
June 7, 2009 — Please enjoy a song sweetly sung by Kim Jennings at Friday night's coffee house sponsored by the Respite Center and held at the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton. |
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Flitting About
June 7, 2009 — The bird on the left has its mouth wide open, a sort of insect trap, while the bird in the inset is at a 90 degree angle to the water, which they do when they turn sharply (They could be the same bird), dart around the surface of Hopkinton Reservoir. We still have $50 in the kitty from when the last bird identification offer was made, but there was no definitive answer. So, here we go again. Send links identifying the bird from two sources from this email link only. Be the first and win $50. |
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Room for Improvement
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Hopkinton Community Summer Band
The band is open to the greater Hopkinton Community ages 14 and up. If you played an instrument in the past or are currently playing an instrument, come and join us. Rehearsals will be from 7:00 – 8:30 on Tuesday nights in the High School Band room. The first rehearsal, however, will be on Wednesday, June 17th. The second rehearsal will on Wednesday, June 24th with the remainder of the rehearsals on Tuesday nights, June 30th through July 21st.
The band will perform on Sunday, July, 26th on the town common as part of the Summer Concert Series. There may be additional performance opportunities. There is a $25.00 registration fee to help defray some of the costs of the summer band program. Please return the registration form with a check for $25.00 made payable to: Hopkinton Music Association Summer Community Band Hopkinton High School 90 Hayden Rowe Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 For addition information, please contact Steven Yavarow at Syavarow@Hopkinton.K12.MA.US or at 508 497-9820 X 1154 |
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Fire in the Mulch!
June 6, 2009 — Lt. William Lukey puts out the last of a fire smoldering in the bark mulch that was caused by the careless disposal of a cigarette at Hopkinton's new Veterans Memorial Gazebo this afternoon. Bark mulch is highly flammable, as evidenced by this event today, and the destruction recently of a six unit condo in Whitinsville (Click on thumbnail to enlarge) by an improperly disposed of cigarette into bark mulch. One of the condos was the residence of a Hopkinton native. |
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Ellen Frances Fitzgerald, 71
Ellen Frances Fitzgerald, 71, of
Hopkinton, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Born in
Boston, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Earner)
Kilroy. She was the wife to James P. Fitzgerald of Humarock. |
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USO SHOWS OF WWII
June 5, 2009 — Enter Stage Left Theater brought the 1940s back to life at the Hopkinton senior Center on Friday evening as they paid tribute to the wartime and big band era by having a band and a troupe of fantastic singers bring it all forward. There are two more shows: Saturday June 6th 2:00 PM Matinee AND 7:30 PMHopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton, Ma Check them out on video below: (HQ - high quality - option will be available when video is fully processed)
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It's Official - Class of 2009 Graduates
June 5, 2009 — Hopkinton dealt with pomp and circumstance early this evening as over 230 seniors were handed their diplomas and family, friends and schoolmates cheered them on. Check later tonight or tomorrow for photo gallery and video. |
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Air Force Airman Arrested For Child Enticement Of 14-Year-Old Stow Girl Defendant Made Contact Over Facebook, Flew Up From Georgia To Meet Victim Last Evening, And Was Ultimately Apprehended With Girl At Hotel In Concord Today; Authorities Able To Identify, Locate And Arrest Defendant Within 13 Hours As Result Of Coordinated Investigation By Stow Police, State Police, And Middlesex DA’s Office
CONCORD
– June 5, 2009 — An Air Force Airman based in Georgia has
been arrested on a child enticement charge after he
Christopher Stevens, 19, of Missouri, was arrested by Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and Stow Police at a hotel in Concord at approximately 11:50 a.m. today. The defendant is an Air Force Airman stationed at the Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. “This was a predatory situation in which a 14-year-old girl was enticed to leave her home by a man whom she only had met over the Internet,” District Attorney Leone said. “This is another stark reminder of how the Internet can be used by strangers to contact young, vulnerable victims and place them in extremely dangerous situations that can oftentimes turn tragic. Today’s arrest is an excellent example of the efficient and coordinated efforts by a number of agencies, and I want to particularly commend the Stow Police, Massachusetts State Police, and members of the District Attorney’s Office, including our Cyber Enforcement Unit, for their great work in this case.” “We had great concern for the safety of this young girl who had left with a man who she really did not know,” Stow Chief Mark Trefry said. “We are all relieved that we were able to locate and return her safely to her family. I want to thank all agencies for their help, especially the State Police and District Attorney’s Office – they are a tremendous asset and resource to us when these kinds of incidents occur.” At approximately 11 p.m. last evening, Stow Police were contacted by the victims’ parents about a possible missing person. Based on an initial investigation, it was learned that the girl had arranged to meet a male outside her home at approximately 10 p.m. that evening. Stow Police also contacted the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office for assistance. Based on that investigation, including analysis of the girl’s cellphone and laptop computer by members of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Cyber Protection Unit, it was learned that the victim and defendant had engaged in repeated conversations of a sexual nature on Facebook and through cell phone text messages. It was also learned that the defendant had arranged to meet the victim at her home last evening. Further investigation by Stow Police, Massachusetts State Police, and members of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office was ultimately able to determine that the defendant and victim may have been located at a hotel in Concord. Members of the Massachusetts State Police and Stow Police arrived at the hotel, found the defendant and victim, and placed the defendant under arrest at approximately 11:50 a.m. The investigation is ongoing. These charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case was investigated by Stow Police, Massachusetts State Police, and members of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Child Abuse Unit, Cyber Protection Unit, PACT Unit, and Framingham Regional Office. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Cyber Protection Unit, created by District Attorney Leone when he took office in 2007, is the office’s first-ever unit of prosecutors and investigators specifically focused on the protection of children and other citizens from the predatory dangers of the Internet. The Unit consists of a coordinating Assistant District Attorney, other lawyers, State Police, and civilian forensic specialists. That team focuses on the investigation and prosecution of cases involving the use of computers to commit crimes and store evidence, including those who target children, the elderly and other victims. It also addresses financial and other related cyber crimes. In addition to its prosecutorial components, the program engages community and law enforcement partners to conduct county-wide trainings, build and develop public-private partnerships, launch pilot initiatives, and support the office’s pre-existing school and community-based prevention and intervention programs. |
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WATER/SEWER DIVISION 85 WOOD STREET P.O. BOX 171 HOPKINTON, MA 01748 Phone 508-497-9765 Fax 508-497-9767
EMC will be conducting required fire flow tests on South Street, Saturday, June 6th from approximately 7AM-3PM You may notice some discoloration in the water during and after the test. This is due to the scouring of the minerals on the inside of the pipe. Please avoid doing any laundry or dishwasher loads during this time, as the water may be discolored periodically. Any discoloration that may occur will eventually dissipate You may need to run the water in your home for a short period of time to flush your internal pipes once the test is complete.
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Imposter Beetle Seen Locally
June 5, 2009 — Hopkinton Tree Warden Paul Gleason knows the difference between a pine sawyer beetle and an Asian Longhorn Beetle, an alien pest that has quarantined all of Worcester, and some parts of surrounding towns, from removing firewood for transport, because of the unabated damage the insect can do to trees. Recently, a baker's dozen of the pest were found outside of the quarantined area in Holden, giving rise to the possibility that the invasive pest could have jumped the quarantine elsewhere.
Mr. Gleason has received reports of sightings that turned out to be the Pine Sawyer beetle instead, a look-alike insect that also makes a dime-sized hole, but in pine trees rather than the maples that the ALB prefers.
Mr. Gleason urges any homeowner who sees the pest, which will not emerge from their holes until July 1, to call Town Hall, and he will assess the situation. |
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Norwell 15, Hopkinton 9
June 5, 2009 — Above, Michelle Coburn drives through a pack of Norwell players yesterday at the varsity field during the game against Norwell that did not go Hopkinton's way, ending the girls' season. Below, student photographer Ryan McLean catches Lauren Harvey on an apparent drive on goal.
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Brush Fire Report
June 5, 2009 — A driver leaving a Frankland Road workplace on Thursday dialed 911 to report a brushfire. The Fire Department discovered a homeowner with an illegal fire and ordered it put out. |
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Positively Hopkinton A Gift For Oliver's Orphans
June 5, 2009 — Sabine DeMartino, a student at Center School, turned 6 in April, and for her birthday party (at lil' folk Farm) she asked all her guests to donate money to a local animal shelter, Oliver's Orphans in Hudson, Mass in lieu of gifts.
We had been looking for a puppy at shelters on-line and she became very upset about the number of abandoned animals. So, on her own she decided to do this for her birthday. She raised over $400 from her family & friends, and has asked for nothing for herself. ~ Joanna DeMartino, Proud Mom |
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High and Dry
June 3, 2009 — The wet spell yesterday sent most people packing at Hopkinton State Park, except for these loyal patrons at the Main Beach below the dam. |
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Up and Away
June 4, 2009 — A young man found the steps irresistible as he travelled through the Hopkinton Common and the Veterans Memorial Gazebo yesterday on foot. |
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Raising Confident Girls
June 3, 2009 — The Moms' Group packed in dozens of interested moms into Ciao Time on Main Street Wednesday evening to hear Barbara Capalbo talk about how to raise confident girls. A promo for the event stated, "As girls transition from early childhood to mid-childhood, their self-esteem seems to plummet. As we see the 'I can do anything' attitude disappear, it saddens and concerns us. Parents, teachers, and child care providers can help foster that sense of inner confidence; helping our girls feel good about themselves and their abilities." The preface to the event promised to go beyond compliments and praise to teaching "skills that encourage and empower girls from preschool on." Photo by Meghan Lussier |
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Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Route 290 Eastbound Northborough UPDATE
Preliminary investigation by
Trooper Mark Ballantine indicates that a pedestrian, 49 year-old
Albert J. Bairos of Shrewsbury,
was struck by a 66-year-old Philip Bruno from
This
crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the Worcester
County State Police Detective Unit the State Police Collision Analysis
and Reconstruction Section, State Police Crime Scene Services Section
and the Medical Examiner office. The Trooper where assisted at the
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Bonfire, Smores, Stories and Skits Saturday, June 6, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cub Scout Pack 26 would like to invite all Hopkinton boys entering grades 1-5 in the fall. Come learn about the fun and benefits of Cub Scouting. No obligation to join. Visit the Pack 26 website for more information and photos of past events http://www.pack26hopkinton.org/ . Questions? Contact Mike Dionne at michaelj.dionne@gmail.com. Photo of past event. |
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And Now... The News!! 6/3/09
June 3, 2009 — See yesterday's news with the signing of the new Town Manager's contract as well as Police Chief of the Day. Remember to choose the HQ button once the video begins to play, for the highest quality video available. |
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Letter From Assistant Superintendent
Dear Parents or Guardians:
The
school district has continued to work closely with our school district
physician, Dr. Cheryl Kelly; nurse leader,
We are adhering to the Department of Public Health (DPH) directive that students who exhibit flu symptoms of fever of 100° and a cough or sore throat should be excluded from school for 7 days, or longer if the illness persists. The 7-day requirement holds even if students seem well, as they can continue shedding virus that can infect others.
The
Massachusetts Chapter of the
We have been monitoring absence data daily and have seen a slight upward trend in the past two days across our schools in the numbers of students who are out of school with influenza symptoms. We are asking for your help to reduce transmission of the virus:
(1) Keep children who exhibit influenza symptoms home for the full 7 days or longer if illness persists. (2) If children seem well before the 7-day period, continue to keep them away from groups of children. (3) Re-emphasize hand-washing and cough etiquette with your children.
At
this time, the numbers of absences in Hopkinton do not necessitate
school closing such as was necessary in several
Sincerely, Mary D. Colombo Assistant Superintendent |
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A Star-Studded, Star-Spangled Musical Tribute to the USO SHOWS OF WWII Friday June 5th at 7:30PMSaturday June 6th 2:00PM Matinee <------AND 7:30PM Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton, Ma Call 508-435-2114 for tickets or visit www.enterstagelefttheater.com |
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Buying? Selling? Call one of our experts. Things are starting to Move!!!
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Senior Moments
Letters, We've Got Letters...
"Farmer D," photo right, getting name tag for one of the pen pals
Nancy L. Drawe (Punky)
June 3, 2009 —
Last year at this time, Star Wars invaded the
At the
beginning of the year, the twenty or so children choose their “fake” pen
pal names and then parent volunteers come in to help them write their
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ENDANGERED CHILD
ADVISORY FROM THE TOWN OF UPDATE:
ENDANGERED CHILD
ADVISORY FROM THE TOWN OF
The Massachusetts State Police and the Yarmouth Police Department have located 11 month old Kiah F. Fielding. This took place at approximately 10:40 p.m. this evening and she was unharmed.
John J. FIELDING is in custody at the Sandwich Police Department.
June 2, 2009 — Tonight, the
Massachusetts State Police and the Yarmouth Police Department are
seeking John J.
John J. FIELDING is believed
to be traveling in a brown 1999 Mercury Sable, bearing Massachusetts
Registration 4188WH. The vehicle was last seen in the area of
John J. FIELDING is described as a white male, 38 years of age, 6’2”, 180 pounds with brown buzz cut hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, dark brown workboots and a dark blue t-shirt. He has a shamrock tattoo on his left forearm, a tweety bird tattoo on his left bicep and a dragon tattoo on the back of his right shoulder.
Kiah F. FIELDING is a white female juvenile, 11 months old, with blue eyes and auburn hair. She was last seen wearing a pink onesie, pink and white striped jogging pants and white stride rite sneakers.
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Come join in
The Marathon Post Party to Celebrate the successful running of the 113th BAA Boston Marathon Hosted by The
Hopkinton Marathon Committee Thursday, June 18, 2009
6:30pm—9:30pm
(includes dinner, raffle prizes and commemorative T-shirt, all in air conditioned comfort) RSVP by June 15, 2009
Please make checks payable to: Jean’s Catering Send to: Dorothy Ferriter, 57 Pinecrest Village, Hopkinton MA 01748
Dottie 508.435.0254 Anne Marcy 508.435.0244 |
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REMINDER
The Cat in the Hat
Wednesday, June 3, at 2:30 pm
Come see a live production of
Dr. Seuss's classic tale Remember to check Hopkinton Matters, above, and the Calendar! |
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Jason Hicks, Chief for a Day
June 2, 2009 — Jason Hicks bid on the Chief for a Day prize at the Silent Auction and fulfilled his role today, as Hopkinton Chief of Police Thomas Irvin— shown above placing Jason on the department's motorcycle — took him around the station after a ride in the cruiser, and showed him the tricks of the trade. |
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Norman Khumalo, Town, Ink Town Manager Deal
June 2, 2009 — Above, newly hired Hopkinton Town Manager Norman Khumalo, and Selectmen Chairman Brian Herr, shake hands after signing copies in unison of the Town's contract with Mr. Khumalo, whose official start is June 19, 2009. In the meantime, Mr. Khumalo will be working with Interim Town Manager Clayton Carlisle, who is lining up a job with the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Khumalo's starting salary of $120,000 per year is subject, after completion of the first year of employment, to an increase after a performance review. Mr. Khumalo's contract gives him 15 days of vacation "upon commencing employment" and four weeks annually the following years. He will be compensated for all expenses incurred while on duty, but not for commuting. The entire contract between Mr. Khumalo and the Town of Hopkinton can be read here. |
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"The
News Starts Here!"
from Weston Nurseries, but became sidetracked, according Mr. Zeiff, when
their new bank, Wells Fargo, changed hands and called their note due.
Mr. Zeiff said the purchase price of around $25 million was half funds
on hand, and half loan.
police
headquarters, devised public safety plans after 9/11, developed a
Lieutenant's position in the department as well as a school resource
officer position, and among other things, handled a worldwide media
onslaught as a result of a double-murder in Hopkinton in 2006.
WOODVILLE
ROD &GUN CLUB PRESENTS:
DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
The
Hopkinton Music Association is again sponsoring the fifth annual
Hopkinton Community Summer Band. 
flew
up from Georgia yesterday to meet a 14-year-old girl in Stow and brought
her to a hotel
in Concord, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and
Stow Police Chief Mark Trefry informed the public today. The two had
made initial contact over the Internet on Facebook. 
DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
Thanks
for the Memory
in danger and her safety is at risk. 
