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Selectmen Ponder Pizza Parking Plan Grant Full Liquor License to Zio's
July 15,
2009 — Attorney Doug Resnick and Architect Scott Richardson,
representing the owners of Bill's Pizza, who were in the audience,
appeared before the Board of Selectmen Tuesday evening to show them
There is a pre-existing agreement between the town and Bill's Pizza that trades Town Hall use of Bill's parking lot for snow removal, striping and pothole repair by the DPW. The new plan will not only add spaces around a new building in back, but be designed in such a way that different snow removal equipment will be needed, as well as trucking of the snow off of the lot. Town Manager Norman Khumalo (Photo) asked Selectmen to authorize him continue to negotiate with Bill's, and bring the bank to the negotiating table, as well as the Masonic Lodge, to help with the added costs on the town's side of the agreement. The Selectmen voted to do so. "This is a great opportunity to continue an existing, successful partnership," said Mr. Khumalo. According to a chart proved by Mr. Richardson, there is currently a shortfall of 122 parking spaces, according to regulations, with an additional 5 spaces added to the shortfall when both phases are complete. Bill's Pizza has applied for a Shared Parking Special Permit, but the matter has not been heard.
ZIO's
Kimberly and Paul Winshman appeared before the Selectmen for a hearing
to apply for a liquor license for Zio's Bistro, a restaurant they want
to open at 15 Main Street. The Selectmen granted the license Selectman Michele Gates (Photo) offered to put off the hearing until they went before the other boards, but the Winshmans declined. They opened a window into their business by passing out menus from their two other eateries that featured lunch and dinner specials to go, as well as a long list of popular appetizers and familiar, classic and contemporary Italian specialties. Town Planner Elaine Lazarus wrote to the Board that in the original commercial use the parking requirements were based on retail and office space, and the spaces were provided on site. "Then it evolved into more seating and food service over time. The parking requirements for restaurants is different, and I don't believe the that the parking requirements were met for the previous use," she wrote. Ms. Lazarus says the proposed restaurant will increase the seating to 30, which would require 15 spaces, plus one for each employee on the largest shift, as well as 3 spaces for the office space above. She offered solutions in her memo, as did Director of Municipal Inspections, Chuck Kadlik, after the meeting. "They could get a Special Permit for shared parking or they could get a variance," said Mr. Kadlik. "The ZBA could wave the requirement." Someone suggested outside of the meeting room that ZIO's could use the empty lot Downtown owned by John Burns, who also owns 17 Main Street. "Luckily, there are options for them," Mr. Kadlik said. |
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Senior Moments Trash Fashion Show
L to R: Barbara Dobson, Joyce Plucker, Maureen Bumiller, Ruth Ziglear, Sally Almy, Gerry Silvestro, Mary McLeod, Helen Cady, Barbara Lowell, Marlene Troupes and Tina Bessert.
by Nancy L. Drawe (Punky)
July 15, 2009 — And
the Oscars go to…! Is it true? Have the Academy Awards come to
Hopkinton? Not yet, but the Oscars for the Rummage Sale Fashion Show
have! This past Tuesday afternoon, the
The Master of Ceremony for this great event was Dave Dobson, who sported a black suit, which cost him $2.00 at the sale. He also wore tap shoes and did a lot of tapping around the Great Room. Judges were Mary and George Brown and Barbara Lowell. Eat your hearts out Randy, Paula and Simon! The judges were great, asking questions of each model and cheering them on.
Everyone was a winner, each in a special category. Prizes consisted of a variety of stuffed animals, most of which did some type of dancing or singing such as Elmo doing the Chicken Dance.
The prize for the FUNNIEST outfit went to Sally Almy, who sported a “Junior High School Dance” outfit, complete with blonde wig. “I didn’t go to the dance back then,” said Sally, “because I was afraid nobody would ask me, but now I don’t care!” She did her own little dance down the “red carpet!” Her whole outfit (minus wig) cost a grand total of $5.50.
MOST ELEGANT prize went to Barbara Dobson and her colorful scarf, straw hat and white trench coat. She had a lot of fun dancing around showing off her pretty outfit, which was what this show was all about—lots of fun!
The WHAT WAS I
THINKING prize was won by Gerry Sylvestro and her safari print dress,
which cost $1.25. “I couldn’t go to
Minnie Pearl made an appearance at the show, played by Ruth Ziglear. Ruth, wearing Minnie’s trademark hat with price tag, yelled “HOWDYYYY” to the crowd. Ruth’s whole outfit cost her $2.50 and she won prize for the WILDEST outfit!
The MOST PRACTICAL prize went to Mary McLeod who danced down the aisle wearing a green raincoat, black cropped pants and black Skeeter shoes while holding a fishing rod and net. “I love my shoes,” said Mary who couldn’t believe she actually found them at the rummage sale. “It was a great day for fishing—we’re going to eat well tonight!” All totaled was $5.50!
Another MOST PRACTICAL prize was won by Helen Cady and her maroon dress and pink pants. “I bought everything at the rummage sale except for my underwear,” said Helen. The total cost for her outfit was $8.50.
Marlene Troupes won for MOST CREATIVE and creative, it was! She bought some drapery panels at the sale and after sewing up sides here and there, she came up with an awesome caftan type dress. For the fashion show though, she also hung some of the fabric over a curtain rod and held it behind her neck with the cloth draped over her dress. “I might wear it to a wedding in October as long as I don’t wear the curtain rod,” said Marlene.
Joyce Plucker’s prize was the MOST FUN. She was a riot with her yellow yarn pigtails, straw hat and bag, long dress, sunglasses and her ‘silent’ style!
The MOST COMICAL prize went to Tina Bessert. Not because of the ‘Victoria Secrets’ bag, pants and top she bought at the sale, but because of a surprise. Inside her bag, she had a toy box that yelled out, “Excuse me, can you let me outta here?” That cracked everyone up!
Barbara Lowell’s pink decorated top and white pants outfit won her the MOST FASHIONABLE prize. “This is for my ‘date night’,” Barbara said. “I’m known by most people as ‘Mrs. Cheap,’ but I like to think of myself as frugal,” she said.
The GRAND PRIZE winner was Maureen Bumiller and her “wonderful wedding outfit.” Maureen had been to the rummage sale all three days, but didn’t find her outfit until Bag Day on Sunday. She arrived at the sale 20 minutes before closing and just happened to see a dress that she missed the first two days. She put it in the bottom of her $3.00 bag, figuring the total for this outfit was probably .25-.50. “I’m going to a wedding on Labor Day weekend and I’m wearing this!” she said.
Remember the old Grants department store? Cindy Chesmore wore an asian jacket that still had the original $3.99 Grants sales tag on it. After she modeled her jacket, she thanked everyone who helped make the Rummage Sale the huge success that it was.
The audience had a grand time and it really showed with all the applause and cheering that went on for each model. After the show, everyone was treated to a delicious free ice cream sundae complete with a red cherry on top, all dished up by volunteers and staff!
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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The Family That Fishes Together
July 15, 2009 — This family pulled in one after another at Ice House Pond this weekend under sunny skies. |
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Howard C. Larter, 85,of Woodville, died
Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Blaire House in Milford. Born in the
Woodville, he was the son of the late Herman and Cora (Kimball) Larter.
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July 14, 2009 — The commonplaceness of the seagull doesn't diminish its beauty in flight, above, over Hopkinton Reservoir this afternoon. The diagonal angle of its wings adds strength to the image. |
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Senate Passes Broadband Legislation to Ensure Massachusetts Captures Federal Stimulus Funds
"The passage of this bill brings the Commonwealth closer to its goal of providing affordable high-speed Internet access to all homes, businesses, schools, libraries, medical facilities, government offices and other public places across the state," stated Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland), whose committee, the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, heard the bill and brought it to the floor for a vote. "Investments in broadband are critical to our economy, and by passing this bill now, we are able to maximize federal dollars."
Many of the provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) include “use it or lose it” deadlines that require states to use federal funds quickly or the funding will be reallocated to other states. Changes to current state law were necessary to meet these deadlines and other ARRA requirements. The bill ensures that the Commonwealth takes full advantage of ARRA funding for deployment of broadband infrastructure.
The bill positions the Commonwealth for long-term economic growth, as more areas of the state will have the tools they need to compete in the global economy, and clarifies state zoning and permitting rules to expedite the availability of broadband.
Specifically, the bill:
- Authorizes the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) to use funding to acquire rights of use and licenses to existing federal infrastructure;
- Makes zoning petitioning consistent with the 2007 reorganization of the former Department of Telecommunications and Energy, with petitions for zoning of communications or cable facilities going to the Department of Telecommunications and Cable, and all other public service petitions going to the Department of Public Utilities;
- Clarifies that the MBI may be exempt from local zoning by-laws or ordinances so long as the MBI is acting within the confines of its essential government function, the deployment of broadband infrastructure to unserved and underserved citizens of the Commonwealth;
- Authorizes MassHighway to enter into long-term leases with the MBI so that fiber and conduit can be deployed along certain existing right-of-ways in parallel with certain MassHighway construction projects.
Having also been approved by the House today, the bill now goes to Governor Deval Patrick for his signature. |
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Hopkinton #19 in Ranking
CNN Money.com has ranked Hopkinton, Massachusetts as the 19th best place to live in the country, citing green space, the marathon, EMC, and a "plan" to rejuvenate the Downtown.
Choose the link and see the piece and a photo similar to the one on the left by Hopkinton photographer Kathleen Culler. |
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6:05 am A caller reported that a male was sitting on the ground, on the side of Main Street, holding a bag and breathing heavy...
3:59 pm A resident from Baker Lane reported that a Fisher Cat (File photo by Russ Phipps) just attacked her dog and killed...
3:26 pm A 911 caller from Kimball Road reported that his home was struck by lightning...
9:47 am A resident of Honeysuckle reported that a man, who she did not recognize, was on her deck.... |
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Howard C. Larter, 85 Howard C. Larter, 85,of Woodville, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Blaire House in Milford. Born in the Woodville, he was the son of the late Herman and Cora (Kimball) Larter. He was the husband of Jessie (Simpson) Larter for 62 years. Arrangements are incomplete and from the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton |
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NOTICE: ROAD WORK
Please do not park along the sides of the road as it will interfere with the construction project. Lumber St – From Granite St to 6700 ft north of Granite St. Kruger Rd. – Full length. Thank you for your cooperation during these projects.
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Missing Out on the Fun or the Challenge?
Some readers enjoy reading new content and scrolling down until they reach a familiar story or photo. Then, some read the discussion page, Town Talk, and get a good chuckle out of some of the perspectives there. Others, we hope, check the Calendar and the Virtual Common to be sure they take advantage of events and programs right here in Hopkinton. But HopNews has so much more content than that.
We didn't know that anyone used the GAMES button
For those who continue to enjoy learning, or just like a challenge, our
FREE DAILY page
There are so many resources behind the icons above, that it would fill a morning explaining them. the weather button, behind which is VERY local weather, also leads to Doppler radar, something that came in handy when the microburst touched down last week. So, HopNews strives to be informative, useful, entertaining, challenging and educational, all at the same time. And we welcome with open arms anyone who can add to that. |
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HOT ACOUSTICS is returning to CORNELL'S for an acoustic show on Saturday July, 18th from 8:30pm until Midnight.
The TRIO of Steve Spector, Tim Leavitt and Carter Berking will be joined by drummer Ray Elwood for much of the evening.
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Let Mommy Help
July 12, 2009 — Nancy Amaral helps daughter Gillian, two and a half years-old, clean her pink sunglasses during the music on the Hopkinton Common on Sunday. |
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In and Around the Common
July
12, 2009 — Hopkinton resident vocalist David Wilson defers to the rest
of his band, Your Move, dur Check out a couple of song clips from Sunday's performance, below.
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No Favorites
July 12, 2009 — Motorcycle Patrolman Thomas Griffin played no favorites last week as he pulled over several vehicles speeding into the Downtown area while conducting traffic enforcement. |
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Driver in Yesterday's Rollover Crash on Route 90 West in Hopkinton Dies
July 12, 2009 — On Saturday, July 11, 2009 at approximately 3:40 p.m.,
Troopers assigned to the State Police Barracks in
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Paul Belanger indicates that a 1994
Mazda pick-up operated by 67-year-old
Robert E. Elmer of
This crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services Section. Hopkinton Fire assisted troopers at the scene. ~ State Police
Photo, Hopkinton Fire Chief Ken Clark looks into the Fire Department's Ambulance to check on the patient's condition before the unit took off for UMass Medical in Worcester. |
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Rollover on Pike Updates in bold
July 11, 2009 — Hopkinton Fire department responded to the MassPike westbound one mile west of the Route 495 interchange in Hopkinton to the report of a vehicle rolled over and the driver trapped inside the vehicle and underwater. The pickup truck with Maine plates and a cap on the back knocked down some substantially sized trees before coming to rest facing in the opposite direction, its driver's side partially submerged in a storm water swale. Massachusetts State Troopers held the 67 year-old victim's head above water until firefighters arrive with the tools needed to extricate him. When the photo above was taken, Hopkinton firefighters had already extricated the male victim through the roof and were performing resuscitation in the ambulance. A pack of Swedish Fish, a suitcase held together with duct tape, and an old acoustic guitar and case lay nearby after having been thrown from the vehicle. To view from the direction of the roof, mouse-over the image. Hopkinton Lt. William Miller said that no further information was available at this time (10:45 p.m.). There have been conflicting reports on the man's condition. A State Police representative said late this evening that the man was in serious condition at UMass medical in Worcester. |
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July 12, 2009 — Enter Stage held their Magic carpet Picnic today, with actors and musicians performing under a clear blue sky. |
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Classes Dismissed!
July 11, 2009 — Hopkinton's branch of the YMCA gathers all of their children every day in a grove of trees to do a mass-dismissal. |
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Roll-Over
Crash on Route 93 South in Passenger not belted, ejected, dies
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Daniel
Doiron indicates that a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire coupe operated by
21-year-old Stephanie Ortiz of
This crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and the Essex County District Attorney’s Office. The Andover Fire Department and MassHighways assisted Troopers at the scene. |
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July 10, 2009 — For readers wondering if the PawSox tickets ever get taken, above is one group out of several from Hopkinton that had a good time on Thursday night. L to R: Katherine Knox, Matt Carnes, Matt Laflash |
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Lobster at Weston Nurseries Farmers' Market
July 10, 2009 — Lawrence Trowbridge holds up some 4-5 pound lobsters he is keeping on ice at Weston Nurseries Farmers' Market today, and every Friday. In addition to the fresh lobsters he offers at Weston Nurseries, Mr. Trowbridge says that he can take orders ahead of time to bring with him for customers to pick up. Mr. Trowbridge catches the lobsters in his 600 traps. |
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Making Forests From Scratch
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See A Video Invitation, below, to the ESL Wish Upon a Star magic Carpet Picnic on Saturday, July 11, 2009 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Hopkinton Common
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CAUTION GREENWOOD RD STORM DAMAGE NOTICE
Above, a portion of the 900' of surface of Greenwood Road that has suffered some sort of undermining from the recent storms. According to a roadway surface engineer, it is likely a storm drain pipe has been breeched, but more will be known after a company comes in on behalf of the town and sends a miniature camera through the pipes to assess the damage. Below is a letter from the Highway Supervisor to residents.
On Thursday July 9, 2009 it was discovered that a 900 foot section of pavement on Greenwood Rd had begun to undermine and sink between #1 and #12. At this time the damage appears to be caused from the last two days of extreme rainfall we received.
We have marked the areas that appear to be a hazard with orange barrels and yellow caution tape. Signs indicating “caution broken pavement” have been placed on both ends of the affected area.
The extent of the damage will be investigated over the next few days and a repair plan will be developed. At this point it can not be determined when or how long it will take to make the repairs. Please use caution and seek alternate routes.
Respectfully, Mike Mansir Hopkinton Highway Manager |
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Ruth J. Kenney, 90
HOPKINTON -
Ruth J. Kenney, 90, died Thursday, July
9, 2009 in Framingham. She was the wife of Thomas Kenney, who died in
1980. Born in Hopkinton, she was the daughter of the late John and Ina
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Hopkinton Gulf Now Does State Inspections
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Fruit Street Washout
July 9, 2009 — This section of Fruit Street collapsed under the weight of Tuesday's driving rain, long before a microburst 400' away on Wednesday toppled trees and a telephone pole. Photo by Mike mansir. |
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State Police VFAS Captures Second Most Wanted Sex Offender in as Many Days
State troopers found WILLIAM VELEZ JR., 27,
hiding under a bed in a room at the Days Inn in
VELEZ is wanted by the Waltham Police Department on charges of home invasion, failure to register as a sex offender, and larceny under $250. He additionally is wanted by Boston Police for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. VELEZ was convicted in 2006 of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, and violated terms of his probation. |
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Light at Hayden Rowe Street Struck by Lightning Parts on back order
All of the storm activity over the past two months has caused a tremendous amount of traffic light damage in many MetroWest communities. Because of this replacement parts for the lights are on back order.
At this time it is estimated that the lights will not be functioning properly for another 1 – 1 ½ weeks.
The lights will remain on flash mode until the parts arrive and the contractor can install them.
Please reduce your speed and use caution when entering this intersection of Hayden Rowe St and Grove St during this time.
Thank you for your cooperation, Mike Mansir Hopkinton Highway Manager |
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State Police Seeks Public's Help
The wanted persons on the list are Level 3 sex offenders – those deemed to be at the highest risk of committing another sex crime and a danger to the community. All have failed to register with the board as required by law.
Wanted posters may be viewed at www.mass.gov/msp/wanted/sexoffenders/wanted-sexoffenders.htm. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the wanted sex offenders is urged to call Massachusetts State Police at 1-800-KAPTURE (1-800-527-8873) or (508) 820-2121.
The new additions to the list are as follows:
The new additions join four other wanted sex offenders, already on the list, who remain at large:
A tenth fugitive, ERIC A. MORALES, 33, wanted by Fitchburg Police for failing to register as required by his previous rape conviction, was destined for inclusion on the list until his capture in late June. |
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Golden Pond Expansion Hearing Continued
Above, Sandy Altamura presents arguments against the proposal, while presenter, Attorney Wayne Davies, standing, listens.
July 8, 2009 — Golden Pond Vice President Kerry Kunst opened the Public Hearing before the Board of Appeals for the expansion of the Golden Pond Resident Care facility at 50 West main Street by painting a portrait of a caring health care community that embraces young and old. He was followed by Attorney Wayne Davies, a former ten-year member of the Board of Appeals, who recited points from the Hopkinton Master Plan that he compared to the reasons for the expansion. Mr. Davies, representing Golden Pond, offered the concept of expanding the facility in three phases, which would include three lots, 50, 58 and 60 Main Street. However, to proceed, the applicant will need variances, special permits and a "finding" of fact that the use is "grandfathered." An expansion of 960 square feet of the dining area in the existing building is part of the first phase. Then the applicant would like to build a footbridge from the existing building a new building located on the front part of the adjacent lot, where the day care center will be moved. The footbridge would cross from the existing lot to another, something that caused concern among the Board, because it would be difficult to split ownership, if that should occur in the future.
Mr. Davies and Planning Director Elaine Lazarus, who sent a memo to the
Board and appeared in person this evening, were at odds over the number
of parking spaces required. Mr. Davies fell back on the original
approval that allowed the facility when he counted parking requirements,
but Ms. Lazarus said that at the time of the approval, there were no
parking But now the facility would need to comply with current regulations, which call for 7 spaces more than Mr. Davies has listed, according to Ms. Lazarus. The applicant seeks a variance for a setback from an abutting residence, reducing a 50' buffer to 10'. Ms. Lazarus said the Board of Appeals needs to determine whether the uses can be considered residential. "The medical office and rehabilitation facility will be open to the public," she said. A phase 2 addition of a 25,211 square foot building (Click thumbnail) will be the new location of the child care facility as well as 14 beds for elderly housing, and provide added space for expanded acute care physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and "medical care providers." The permit application further states, "Phase 3 will consist of a 30,000 square foot addition to the 65,973 square foot Phase 2 building at 50 West Main Street. The new 95,973 square foot Medical Care Facility will contain an additional 44 beds and offices for acute care physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and other medical care providers." Planning Board member Sandy Altamura, an abutter who operates a day care business form her home said, "I hope you take note that this is a professional office building open to the public at large and constitutes a new use. "They are actually looking to build an office building, which is not allowed in the residence B [zoning district]." In addition, Mrs. Altamura said that the law allows only a 25% expansion, whereas the request constitutes an 88% expansion. Mrs. Altamura, because she is an abutter, will excuse herself from any matter involving this property when it comes before the Planning Board. The Public Hearing was continued until August 26, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. |
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Emergency Action Plans Implemented in Hopkinton It's official: Microburst
July 8, 2009 — Above left, inset, YMCA staff rushes some their 650 Day Camp kids, ages 3 years-old to 15, into busses and structures, as distant thunder from a fast moving storm raced toward their location at about 3:15 this afternoon. All of the kids were safely in shelters before the storm hit just minutes later, with the help of YMCA management monitoring Doppler radar, and an action plan that brought camp counselors and their charges together for games and songs that overpowered the thunder and lightning crashing around them. Downtown, Colella's kept their doors closed as long as they could, holding back the rushing water. But when they opened the rear doors, one manager said, the water was a foot deep rushing thorough the building. Lt. Flannery of the Hopkinton Police Department issued a press detailing that a cruiser got stuck on Main Street. There was water high enough to flood the interior of vehicles. He details a sever thunderstorm that brought hail, high winds, "vivid lightning" and torrential rain that overpowered the ability of the storm drains to carry it. He continued, "The high winds resulted in many trees being brought down. Several roads were fully or partially blocked by these downed trees. As of 8:00 PM only two roads remained closed while NSTAR crews worked to remove trees from electrical wires. "The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to two separate lightning strikes on the east side of Hopkinton. The lightning strikes were to a fence and a pool heating unit. No injuries were reported as a result of these lightning strikes. The Fire Department also responded to investigated several reports of trees on wires and to assist a resident with a minor flooding problem. "The Hopkinton Police Department responded to several calls related to trees down and street flooding issues that were affecting traffic. "The Hopkinton Town Hall experienced some flooding to the basement floor level. The Fire Department assisted with alleviating the flooding. A Hopkinton Police cruiser responding to a call became stalled in the flooding on Main St. and had to be towed back to the police station. "Shortly after the storm hit Town Manager Norman Khumalo met with Fire, Police and other public safety officials to assess the impact of the storm and the town’s response to the event. "A meeting was then held at the police station involving Lt. Flannery and Sgt. Sutton from the Police Department, Lt. Slaman from the Fire Department and Highway Department Manager Mike Mansir to coordinate the response to the storm. "At a second meeting at the Police Station at 8:00 PM it was reported that the Fire and Police Department were back to normal operations. Highway Manager Mike Mansir reported that they still had a lot of work ahead of them in cleaning up after the storm. He indicated that his crews were still out clearing trees and limbs. He reported that he expected that the cleanup would continue for the remainder of the week," Lt. Flannery wrote. Although a tornado watch was issued for the area, the National Weather Service has visited Hopkinton and determined that it was a microburst that hit the Saddle Hill area. |
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Highway Roof Ripped
July 8, 2009 — Highway Department Supervisor Michael Mansir was in his office when the winds, according to his seasoned experience, picked up to 80 m.p.h., and the temperature dropped 20 degrees, just before it tore the roof of this Highway Department building this afternoon. |
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Violent Weather Hammers Fruit Street Mouse-over image for view from Saddle Hill Road side
July 8, 2009 — Several trees and a telephone pole were blown down on Fruit Street as a result of a violent storm accompanied by extremely heavy winds that hit around 3:25 p.m. today. |
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Deluge Turns Part of Frankland Road Into River
April 8, 2009 — This truck had to plow through a moving river of storm water runoff to get down Frankland Road this afternoon. |
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Hail Pounds Fruit Street Area of Town
July 8, 2009 — It may look like December, but this hail fell today all over Saddle Hill Road and the surrounding area. |
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Tornado Warning Authorities investigate possible strike.
July 8, 2009 — Jason Bartolini, 12, holds hail that fell on on Huckleberry Road, an area, along with Fruit Street that was especially hard hit today. Authorities are investigating the possibility of the touch down of a tornado. |
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the
revised conceptual plan for a new building in the rear on Bill's Pizza's
property, and a rebuilt one in the front, which will be part of the
second phase of the project.
without condition, although they have yet to go before other Boards.
July
14, 2009 - Boston - The state Senate today passed a bill that allows
the state to leverage federal stimulus funds to expand affordable
broadband access throughout the Commonwealth. 
The
following two streets will be Chip Sealed on July 21, 2009 (Depending on
the weather). One lane of traffic will remain open but expect delays and
seek alternate routes whenever possible.
Weston responded to a single vehicle crash on Route 90 West, near Route
495 (exit 11A) in Hopkinton that resulted in one fatality. 
July
10, 2009 — Today, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Troopers assigned to the
State Police Barracks in 
The
Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section last
night captured a Level 3
sex offender less than a day after he had been added to the state’s Most
Wanted list, the second new addition to the list arrested since the list
was updated. 
Town Manager Featured in New Native
Zimbabwean Publication
