October 28, 2009 —
The Board of Selectmen has approved a budget message for fiscal year
2011. Picking up the recommendations of Town Manager Norman Khumalo,
this message includes reducing FY 2010’s budget by 2.65% to arrive at
budget levels for 2011. The message also encourages the finding of
further efficiencies, additional revenues, and more cost-savings. A
third point asks all departments to “maintain the town’s current level
of services.”
“It’s a new day, a new dawn, and we have to think differently,” agreed
RJ Dourney.
However, both Chairman Brian Herr, as well as School Committee Chair
Nancy Burdick, who was in attendance to hear the budget message,
questioned how it would be possible to maintain level services while
enduring a budget cut. After a discussion of the point, the Board
concurred that keeping this part of the message intact would encourage
creativity on the part of department heads.
The preliminary projected FY 2011 budget includes a property tax
increase. When Michelle Gates queried whether the Board could consider
looking at a budget that did not include the increase, Herr replied
“we’re going to need that money.” He further elaborated that not to take
the 2.5% increase now would make next year “that much worse.”
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
This is the big weekend for lots of candy, ghouls, pumpkins and trick or
treaters. Have you had enough of those Milky Ways and
Snickers yet? If you have any extras, you can bring them to the SeniorCenter and stick them in the candy dish on
the front desk. They will certainly be appreciated! In case you
forget…it’s MILKY WAYS and SNICKERS! Also, don’t forget to set your
clocks back this Saturday night before you go to bed. Then you can
enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
This is a repeat from
a couple of weeks ago, but I thought it warranted running again just as
a reminder. “The next big fundraising event at the center will be here
before you know it. It’s the Friends of the Hopkinton Senior Citizens
THIRD Annual Craft Fair, which will be held on Saturday, November 7 from
9-2. There is plenty of room for crafters so plan to get all your
homemade crafts together, pack up your car and spend the day selling all
your great stuff! The fee is only $30 for an 8’ x 8’ space and that
includes a table! No lugging heavy tables and chairs in; it’ll all be
set up and ready for you upon your arrival. If you’re NOT a crafter,
that’s okay, you’ll have the pleasure of checking out all the beautiful
homemade crafts and maybe you’ll purchase that perfect Christmas present
or two! Lunch will be available in the dining room that day also…the
all time famous Hot Turkey Sandwiches! I’m sure you’ve heard about
them—they’re always such a big hit. After you check out the crafts and
have a bite to eat, head on down to see what’s new in the Thrift Shop
which will be open that day. Then, once you get home and feel the need
for a little snack, open up one of the goodies that you bought from the
Bake Sale that will also be going on. Maybe it’ll be some homemade
cookies, banana bread, or maybe even a cupcake or two! See now? I have
your whole day planned for you—all you have to do is mark your calendar
for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7! If you’re a crafter who is interested in
reserving a table, please call the Center at 508-497-9730 or stop by to
pick up an application.”
Next Friday, November
6 at 9 am the Veterans’ Breakfast is being sponsored by the Hopkinton
Lion’s Club. That means the breakfast is FREE this month, thanks to the
generosity of the Lions. Gotta love that chipped beef on toast!
Speaking of the Veterans, Taps will be held at the SeniorCenter on Sunday night, November 1, at 7
pm. Please try to attend and you’re your support for Hopkinton’s
veterans. Another big affair for the veterans is the Veteran’s Day
Dinner on Wednesday, November 11. This dinner is free and open to all
Hopkinton veterans. It usually has a huge turnout, so make sure you
call the center to sign up for this very special evening.
If you’re looking for
something fun to do on the evening of November 6, head over to the HopkinsSchool for the 3rd Annual
Spelling Bee. The SeniorCenter will be represented by Barbara
Wirzburger (her 3rd year as a team member), Katherine Love
and Dave Dobson. I’ve been to both of them and I always have a great
time; it’s so much fun! Admission is only $5.00 and refreshments are
also available to purchase. Let’s all go and cheer on Barbara,
Katherine and Dave!
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!
Don’t forget---MILKY
WAYS and SNICKERS! File photo above.
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Hopkinton Community
Spelling Bee 2009
Hopkins Cafetorium
Friday, November 6th 6-8 pm
Adults $5, Seniors and Children Free
Refreshments sold
Mini-Bee for Elementary Students
Come join the fun!
In
accordance with guidelines established by the Massachusetts Department
of Revenue, the Board of
Assessors has completed a triennial reassessment program for all
properties within the Town. The resulting values are those upon which
the actual Fiscal Year 2010 tax bills will be based. The law in
Massachusetts requires that all property be assessed at its fair cash
value - what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller as of January 1,
2009. The rationale for full value assessment is equity. Two houses of
equal market value in a community should be assigned equal assessments.
The Commissioner of Revenue determines triennially whether assessed
values in the town represent full and fair cash value for each class of
real and personal property. To do this, the Assessors first needed to
establish new assessments which are based on analysis of sales that
occurred in calendar year 2008 and reflect the property’s value as of
January 1st 2009. Please note, assessments will not
reflect the sluggish conditions of the 2009 real estate market until
next year (Fiscal Year 2011).
The Assessors will hold public disclosure for Hopkinton taxpayers
October 28th through November 4th (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) at
their office in the Hopkinton Town Hall located at 18 Main Street or
call 508-497-9720.
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Safety First
October 27,
2009 — The intersection of Main and Meserve got a safety upgrade today.
A hatched area was painted that will go along with a sign to not
block the intersection, so that drivers coming out of Meserve do not get
or cause gridlock.
Get ready for the upcoming season by having your yard and home
winterized.
One Giant Step For Fitness
October 27, 2009 —
Yesterday, approximately 30
HopkintonMiddle School
students participated in a 5K race. Finishing in a three way tie for
first place were, leading from left to right, Jenna
Yaggy, Emma Flaxman, Autumn Kramer. Their
winning time was 29:08.
Walking and Running
for Fitness is offered as part of the eighth grade Physical Education
Elective Program. During this first term unit the students assess their
pre and post training cardiovascular fitness; identify health benefits
achieved by participating in a walking program; review walking websites
for content and internet credibility; follow a daily 5K training
program; and participate in a 5K race. In addition, students will be
using the data that they have collected over the term to answer an open
response question that is based on their individual results.
"The Middle School
Physical Education Program has been a Wellness based program for five
years now, it’s not the gym class that many people remember," said
Physical Education teacher Ms.
Debra Pinto.
Volunteers from the
Hopkinton Running Club, Laura McKenzie and Kathleen Karpe added to the
success of yesterdays 5K by providing enthusiastic encouragement and
timing the results, she added.
Hopkinton 1, Wayland
3
October 26,
2009 — Zach Hutchinson leaves a defender in the dust yesterday against
Wayland.
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Hopkinton 1, Duxbury 0
October 26,
2009 — Liz Keefe winds up against Duxbury this afternoon at home.
Aerial
Combat
October 26,
2009 — Nancy Drawe, our Senior Center liaison, shares this photo of a
crow swooping around a turkey vulture that has apparently encroached on
the other bird's territory. Oftentimes, members of a
murder
of crows will attack a hawk which they believe
doesn't belong, as the smaller birds can outmaneuver the larger one.
Divine Chosen For Project
Case Study in
Kitchen Industry’s Premiere Trade Publication
Kitchen & Bath Design News,
the kitchen industry’s premiere trade publication, chose a local kitchen
remodel by Divine Kitchens as their October case study. The beautiful
local kitchen is referred to as “rustically elegant,” by Mariette
Barsoum, owner of Divine Kitchens.
The project reconfigured a
great room to create better flow, added an island and a cozy eat-in
area. Custom touches including rich tan and khaki painted cabinets,
dramatic countertop materials, a built-in bench seat and bookcases all
combined to make this project a stand-out. Divine utilized recessed,
under-cabinet and above-cabinet lighting, in addition to an overhead
chandelier to create various tones of light in the space. To view this
and other award-winning projects, visit
www.divinekitchens.com or stop by the
showroom at 40 Lyman Street in Westborough, Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM or
Saturday 10AM-3PM.
October 26,
2009
Click
above for full written report.
1:33 am A resident reported that her 12
year old daughter was having a sleep over and they stated that they
heard someone tapping on the window...
5:42 pm An Amherst Road resident reported
an on-going problem with two aggressive dogs in the neighborhood...
9:52 pm A Knoll Road resident reported
that two suspicious males, wearing hooded sweatshirts were in the
area...
7:45 pm A caller from Hayward Street
reported that his vehicle was broken into and several personal items
were taken...
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October 26,
2009 — Monday morning looked bright and warm on the Hopkinton Common as
a flame-orange maple, shining from sunlight, provides a spray of color
behind the Veterans Memorial Gazebo.
Early
Morning Dew
October 26,
2009 — Thanks to Brian Wilson for sharing his view of Lake Whitehall
early this morning.
Cub
Scout Holiday Wreath Sales
Hopkinton Cub Scouts
are taking orders for holiday wreaths from now until Friday, November
13. The cost is $11 for a 12” wreath (fits most doors) with a 6-loop red
bow and $16 for an 18” wreath (good for large windows) with an 8-loop
red bow. Wreaths will be delivered starting Thanksgiving week. If you
are buying a wreath this year, please consider buying one from a Cub
Scout in your neighborhood. If you don’t have a scout in your
neighborhood or don’t know how to find them, please contact one of the
three Hopkinton Cub Scout packs and we will be happy to send a scout
your way!
Real Estate
Transactions for Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Sponsored by:
Compiled by Eric Montville for
HopNews.com
Transactions ending
October 26,
2009
Address
Buyer
Price
Date
Seller
4 Penny MeadowLane
Chad Thompson & Dena Thompson
$515,000
Oct. 23, 2009
Dana M. Richmond & Mary Richmond
18 Ash Street
Keith E. Power & Mara E. Power
$570,475
Oct. 19, 2009
Michael R. Gram & Ivy Gram
Last Week
9 Nazeen Circle
John N. Fahmy & Stephanie A. Fahmy
$404,000
Oct. 15, 2009
Mirajuddin Ahmed, Trustee of Peppercorn
Village Realty Trust
2 Weeks Ago
290 Wood Street
Michael S. Barry & Janice L. P. Barry
$250,000
Oct. 09, 2009
Eduardo J. Aguila
11 Meserve Street
J. C. Builders Inc.
$99,900
Oct. 08, 2009
Walker Realty LLC
11 Highcroft Way unit 11
David L. Goolgasian Jr.
$280,000
Oct. 07, 2009
Wells Fargo Bank
FOUND
LOST DOG
Are you missing a little cute dog?
She was walking along Gibbon Rd, about ready to cross Chestnut
St.She has a body leash, but no tags. It has tan/blond
fur/hair. It is sitting on my covered porch bench right now.
Amanda
A neighbor saw the dog on HopNews and
reported it to the owner, who was unaware it had escaped.
HopNews
Features
From
speaking with readers and getting input from them, and after
receiving feedback on HopNews features, it is clear that
some features are more popular than others. But that doesn't
mean the others have any less value. Please use the
resources above, such as the Hopkinton
Calendar, which provides more detail than the sandwich
boards do.
Try
the Community Page, where you can find the phone numbers and websites of
Hopkinton organizations, as well as a video taken around town, so that
those outside of Hopkinton can see what the
town looks like.
And
for those needing a break from work, check out the Games button for a
game of Hangman or Tic-Tac-toe; or the Free Daily button, where daily
words, historical features and the Match Up vocabulary game is featured.
Those features are updated daily.
LASSIE
is a 9 year old calico, shorthair, manx (tail-less) who went
missing from the Ash Street area Wednesday evening, 21 October. There
have been at least 5 recent sightings in the Springwood
area. Our house abuts the woods that connect to Springwood, so please
check around your house and call me if you see her, day or night.
If you have a havahart trap big enough for a cat that I can use, please
contact me. She can run like a rabbit due to her longer back legs. She
could be hiding under a tarp or a deck in your yard.
If you do spot her
anywhere, please contact Janice Plumb at 508-497-9290 or
cell-508-733-6303
janplumb@gmail.com
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Free
Carpet Wash & Dry
Claudia Silva is one of the many small businesses who have decided to
sponsor HopNews and get her message across at the same time.
For a
limited time, Claudia is offering a free carpet wash and dry for new
customers. To schedule a no-cost estimate from Claudia, call
508-816-4011.
Find her ad
button with the other home-related ads. And please consider calling
other HopNews advertisers first, too. Not everyone who calls gets to
advertise with us.
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Pumpkin Prom
October 25,
2009 — Five year-old Kira Doherty puts on her corsage as she watches her
father pay for it at the Pumpkin Prom early this evening.
Lions Club member Rita Pierce said that she started the prom thirteen
years ago, shortly after joining the Lions. The Leos Club also helps
out, she said.
The prom is open to girls from Kindergarten to Grade 5 with their
fathers, or other significant male.
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Hopkinton Man's Team Wins Grand Champion Title at Jack
Daniels Barbeque
October 25, 2009 — Hopkinton resident Christopher Hart is
part of the barbeque team, I Que, that entered a cooking
competition in Lynchburg, Tennessee, the home of Jack
Daniels whiskey.
The group won in several categories as well as winning the
title of Grand Champion and a $5,000 prize.
According to the
Jack Daniels website, Mr. Hart said, "I've been working
for 10 years cooking barbecue every single weekend and this
is my dream - my absolute dream," said Chris Hart, chief
cook of I Que. "To win the Jack is the ultimate experience
in barbecue."
Photo from I Que website.
Framingham Man Dies in
Fatal Crash on Route 1
in Walpole
October
24, 2009 — This afternoon at approximately 4:11 p.m., Troopers assigned
to the State Police Barracks in Foxboro responded to a single vehicle
crash on Route 1 southbound in Walpole, in the vicinity of Fox Hill Drive,
which resulted in one fatality, one serious injury.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Vincent
Noe indicates that 79-year-old George
Marcus from Framingham was operating a 2003 Hyundai Elantra
on Route 1 southbound in the vicinity of Fox Hill Drive in Walpole, when
his vehicle veered to the right and struck a telephone pole off the
right side of the roadway. The adult male operator was seriously
injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. A 79 year-old Norma Marcus, a passenger was
seriously injured and transported to NorwoodHospital.
Air Force
One Departs Boston
October
24, 2009 — John Collins shares this photo of Air Force One on the taxi
ramp as it prepared to depart Logan Airport with President Obama for
Connecticut today. The President was in Massachusetts to speak at MIT
about federal government investments in renewable and green energy, and
to spark Governor Deval Patrick's re-election campaign.
Matching
Accommodations
October 24,
2009 — This couple surprised this year's visitors to the Haunted Trail
walk at Checkerberry Farms on Winter Street.
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Just Scream "No, no!!"
October 24, 2009 — Nicholas Franciosi
practices his "radKIDS stance" today as mom, Lauren, looks on. Hopkinton
husband and wife team, Tim and Kim Brennan, offer a class called radKIDS
to help children defend themselves against danger. This video below
shows a brief clip from the class today.
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“Jazz and Beyond” An evening with Jesse Fontaine
Award Winning Jazz Act/Performer, Jesse Fontaine will perform Saturday
Nov. 21st at 7:00pm in the Singh Performance Center, 50 Douglas Rd,
Whitinsville Ma, 01588.
This concert features musical selections from legendary
artists, but not limited too, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, the late Ray
Charles, Billy Joel, and Van Morrison as well as original compositions
from the artist himself.
Ticket donations: Presale: $12.00(through 11/17/09.)
Door: $15.00. Proceeds to benefit M.C.E.S Music Program and UNICEF.
Tickets may be picked up at the following locations; Milford Catholic
Elementary School E. Main St. Milford Ma and The Music Nook Main Street
Milford Ma. Information visit
www.jessefontaine.net
or call M.C.E.S. (508) 473-7303.
Cheerleading Championships
The 2009 Fall Tri
Valley League Cheerleading Championships will be this Wednesday, October
28th starting at 6:30 p.m. at Hopkinton High School. Our very own
Hopkinton Cheerleaders will be defending their back to back fall
championships from 2007 & 2008 respectively. Come out and support
the team that supports the team! Prices for admission are $5.00
for students and $7.00 for adults!
Hopkinton 6,
Millis 7
October 23,
2009 — Alex Anagnostaras is about to cross the goal line tonight at
Medway, as number 88 on the sideline, Clint Atkinson, gives the signal
for a touchdown.
Choose a
thumbnail to enlarge a photo, from left:
• Mike
Maresca (23) sacks the Millis quarterback.
• Jeff
Spiegel picks one off from Millis and runs downfield.
•
Quarterback Mike Decina keeps one for himself and breaks through a
couple of Millis defenders.
• Alex
Anagnostaras brings down the Millis runner, popping the ball into the
end zone, after which Millis players pounced upon it for a touchdown.
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Hopkinton Parks and Recreation
will hold its annual Halloween Party on Friday, October 30th from 6:00
to 7:30 PM at the Center School Gym. There will be games, crafts,
a donut eating contest, and treats for all kids from pre-school to 2nd
grade. Wear your costume. This is a free event. It is
a non-scary party.
Hopkinton
Community Blood Drive
with a special promotion!!
All local community
members who are at
least 17 years of age (16 year with American Red Cross Parental
Permission slip), weigh at least 110 pounds.
Are in
generally good health andHave not
donated whole blood within the last 56 days.
Donate
Blood at Hopkinton Community Blood
Drive. All
presenting donors receive a coupon for a Baby Blossom appetizer from Texas
Roadhouse!
Tuesday
Nov. 10th, 2-7 PM. First Congregational Church:
146 East Main St.
Hopkinton
CONTACT:For appointments call1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or
www.givelife.org
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Welcome
Marathon
October
23, 2009 — We'd like to welcome the Marathon Restaurant at North Pond to
our family of supporters, those advertisers who believe in the ability
of HopNews to supply readers with content they enjoy, and to keep those
readers coming back day after day.
Please note their number is always on their ad button to call ahead for
an order or a reservation, and clicking on it will bring their menus up
for perusal.
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12 Angry Men
October
23, 2009 — The cast of Twelve Angry Men, six of them are seen above, got
into character a few minutes before the doors opened last evening at
Enter Stage Left Theater at 30 Main Street. The show, which has gotten
rave reviews from theater-goers, was sold out, as are tonight and
tomorrow's performances. However, for those with children, the theater
group is putting on a presentation at Weston Nurseries tomorrow and
Sunday. Click on their button to learn more.
Merchants, Beware of Flim-flam Artists
by
Robert Falcione
October 23, 2009 — Flim-flam artists, a man and a woman in separate
incidents, have struck at a couple of Hopkinton businesses recently.
In
the scam, the individual hands the clerk or cashier a large bill, a $50
or $100. The scammer then pretends to count his change and turns his
back on the clerk, pretending to walk away. The thief quickly turns back
at the clerk with the money he was counting still in his hands, and
declares that he is short a $20 bill. The clerk, believing the thief has
acted honestly, hands over the missing $20.
However,
during the brief time the thief had his back to the clerk, he stuffed
one of the $20 bills he received in his pants.
The accepted practice in the retail business when this occurs is to get
the name, address and contact information of the "customer" and let them
know that if the draw is $20 over at the end of the shift, you will be
glad to give them a call and unite them with their money. Sometimes this
can happen legitimately, and the customer deserves respect and the
benefit of the doubt. If the person causes a disturbance, the
police would like to become involved at 508-497-3401.
Graphic is for illustrative purposes only.
Authorities Investigating Lowell
Double-Homicide
LOWELL–
October 23, 2009 — Authorities are conducting a homicide
investigation into the death of two
brothers found
early this morning in Lowell, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone
and Lowell Police Superintendent Kenneth Lavallee informed the public
today.
According to authorities, at approximately
1:30 a.m., Lowell Police responded to reports of shots fired at
7 Marshall Terrace in Lowell. Upon arrival, authorities
located two men suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. The
victims were transported to the hospital where they died shortly
after. The victims are identified as Luis Delgado, 34, of Lowell and
Hector Delgado, 37, of Lowell. Lowell Police and State Police
assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office are conducting an
investigation into the circumstances of the victims' deaths.
An autopsy will be conducted by the Office
of the Chief Medical Examiner (ME). .
Members of the public with information that
they believe may be helpful to the investigation can contact
Massachusetts State Police at 781-897-6600 or Lowell Police at the
following numbers:
·
978-937-3242
·
978-937-3200
·
978-459-TIPS (Crime Stoppers tip line)
HOT ACOUSTICS returns to CORNELL's (www.Cornellspub.com)
on Saturday October 24!!
We
play from 8:30pm till midnight, perhaps a bit later
if the energy is anything like our past few Cornell's gigs (i.e. fun
crowd all night long and the drinks are still flowin').
Arriving on the early side may be a good
idea (that will give you plenty of time to have one of Cornell's
famous cheeseburgers and a brew or two before the show!). If
you can't get there early, no problem. Just get there when you can -
we'll have plenty of cool tunes and cold adult beverages waiting for
you when you arrive.
Tim Leavitt
(guitar, vocals) Carter Berking (bass, vocals)
Ray Elwood (drums, vocals) and I have some new
(vintage) tunes to break out and look forward to another fun,
spontaneous night playing and singing our hearts out for
y'all. Great friends, great music, great pub food, fun place to
hang out, & no cover charge. Sounds like a can't miss night to me.
Feel free to spread the word.
I
hope to see you at Cornell's (Rt 85, Hopkinton) next Saturday night,
October 24!! ~ Steve Spector
For a sample of
Hot Acoustics at Cornell's please watch the video below.
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Missing
Cat - Runs Like Rabbit
LASSIE is a well fed, 9 year old
calico, shorthair, manx (no tail) who went missing from the Ash St
neighborhood close to the Hopkinton line, Wednesday evening, 21
October. She's an indoor/outdoor cat but stays in the yard mostly,
when she does go out. She's a very sweet cat, but is timid, so may
not come up to you, and if you see her running, she runs like a
rabbit due to the longer back legs of a manx. It's also possible
that she could be hiding under a tarp or in a tree, if she got
scared.
If you do spot her anywhere,
please contact Janice Plumb at 508-497-9290, 196 Ash St.
"The
News Starts Here!"
In
accordance with guidelines established by the Massachusetts Department
of Revenue, the Board of
Assessors has completed a triennial reassessment program for all
properties within the Town. The resulting values are those upon which
the actual Fiscal Year 2010 tax bills will be based. The law in
Massachusetts requires that all property be assessed at its fair cash
value - what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller as of January 1,
2009. The rationale for full value assessment is equity. Two houses of
equal market value in a community should be assigned equal assessments.
The Commissioner of Revenue determines triennially whether assessed
values in the town represent full and fair cash value for each class of
real and personal property. To do this, the Assessors first needed to
establish new assessments which are based on analysis of sales that
occurred in calendar year 2008 and reflect the property’s value as of
January 1st 2009. Please note, assessments will not
reflect the sluggish conditions of the 2009 real estate market until
next year (Fiscal Year 2011). 
October
24, 2009 — This afternoon at approximately 4:11 p.m., Troopers assigned
to the State Police Barracks in Foxboro responded to a single vehicle
crash on Route 1 southbound in 
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In
the scam, the individual hands the clerk or cashier a large bill, a $50
or $100. The scammer then pretends to count his change and turns his
back on the clerk, pretending to walk away. The thief quickly turns back
at the clerk with the money he was counting still in his hands, and
declares that he is short a $20 bill. The clerk, believing the thief has
acted honestly, hands over the missing $20.
brothers found
early this morning in Lowell, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone
and Lowell Police Superintendent Kenneth Lavallee informed the public
today.
