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REMINDER: OKLAHOMA!
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HOPKINTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Important Reminder!!! (revised)
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Kokoon Fashion Show/Meet the Designer Event
Gather your friends for a night out and meet Kokoon Clothing Designer Laine Weinberg, view the latest spring fashions and raise money to support The Serenity House. The event will be held at the Hopkinton Country Club on Tuesday, May 11th at 7pm.
Tickets are $40 per person and include appetizers, desserts, and a $10 Kokoon gift certificate. Event and raffle proceeds will benefit the Serenity House to support women recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Dena Pavone at kokoon@comcast.net or 508-435-2452. |
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ESL’s Hello, Dolly! May 7, 8, and 9
HOPKINTON, MA (April 28, 2010) – Enter Stage Left Theater will be presenting its adult spring musical, Hello, Dolly! at the Hopkinton High School on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and are available at the door or at www.enterstagelefttheater.com.
“Not only do we have an excellent and spirited cast, but we also have several members of the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra playing with us for the first time,” said Denise Laumeister, director. “It is a fantastic collaboration and one that will deliver a show that will be enjoyed by all ages.” |
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Atlas Travel Helps Vietnam Vet Plan His Southeast Asia Journey
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Last week, HopNews displayed the 1886 photo on the left that Keith Rowe sent in.
Many people responded and guessed its possible locations. Among them is Church Street, facing Main Street, which was the majority guess.
In fact, the only congruous building that exists today is the one on the lower left, where Nash & Company is located. The details, right down to the second floor offset windows, match with the current structure.
A few people were thrown off by the water in the background. This photo is pre-Hopkinton Reservoir, so the water is likely what stood in the current marsh at the flats on Cedar Street before it was harvested for the drinking water supply. |
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Library Trustees Want to Give Property, Keep Interim Control Town Manager supports transfer - with conditions
by Derek Dobachesky April 28, 2010 — The Hopkinton Board of Selectmen grappled over how to assume ownership of the Public Library during its April 27 meeting. The meeting was the first of two during the week in preparation for the Annual Town Meeting on May 3 through 5. The Board also took up the issues of consolidation of the first floor departments in Town Hall, the surcharge that funds the Community Preservation Committee and lowering an increase in the Town Clerk’s salary. The Board of Selectmen addressed the issue of the Public Library twice in separate agenda items. The town of Hopkinton is hoping to obtain up to $4 million in grant money from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to fund a new library. Before the town is eligible for this grant money, it must assume ownership of the library by passing an article at its Annual Town Meeting.
The first item the Board considered was a
public hearing about the creation of a municipal agency to govern the
library. This assumes the town assumes
“It’s pretty much the town’s library, but it’s not the town’s building,” one Trustee said at the meeting. In order to be eligible for the MLBC grant money, the library cannot be privately owned. The Board of Trustees is willing to give the library and the property it owns at 9 Church Street to the Town of Hopkinton as a gift, but, according to a trustee speaking to the Selectmen its behalf, the Board of Trustees wants to stipulate in the deed to the property that the current seven-member Board of Trustees continues to govern the library under the new municipal agency. Town Manager Norman Khumalo had initially proposed creating a three-member elected board to govern the new agency. Khumalo, the Selectmen and the two representatives of the Trustees had a discussion and suggested possible compromises such as increasing membership of the board of the new agency to nine and scheduling elections for May 2011 in order to maintain the current membership for as long as possible and comply with state laws. Ultimately, the public hearing on the matter was continued until this Thursday’s Selectmen meeting, but according to Mr. Khumalo, who reference Town Counsel, the Trustees must inevitably be elected. The Selectmen approved a measure to consolidate the Clerk, Treasurer/Collector, Accounting, Assessors and Human Resources departments. The move will result in a reduction of approximately 4.5 full-time equivalent positions through eliminating positions and decreasing the hours of other positions. Overall, one employee has been laid off and two more will be, while the rest of the cuts will be achieved through attrition. “People, if you’re coming into town hall, please thank the people who are working here,” Selectman Matt Zettek sad. Zettek praised town employees for doing more with less during a challenging time for the time. Selectman Michelle Gates said that “This is a much less obtrusive process” than the one used to consolidate the second floor. The Selectmen also took up the issue of whether to recommend passage of a decrease in the tax surcharge that funds the Community Preservation Committee from 2 to 1.1 percent. Board Chair Brian Herr summarized the issue, stating that the Board had included this item on the Annual Town Meeting warrant in case it had to raise other taxes in the face of deep cuts in state aid. Since state aid was not cut as deeply as was feared, and the decrease in the surcharge would only save most households $40 to $70, Herr spoke against recommending it. CPC Chairman John Coolidge also noted that there was a $100,000 abatement on the surcharge, meaning it only applied to value of property exceeding $100,000. The Board voted unanimously against recommending the cut in the surcharge. Selectman Michelle Gates spoke against the Board’s action to lower an increase in the town clerk’s salary from four percent to 2.1 percent. Khumalo stated that an increase at that level would put the clerk’s salary below the average of surrounding communities. Gates questioned whether it was fair that the clerk’s salary was below those of other positions, such as the town treasurer, to which Khumalo responded that he was going to have Human Resources complete an assessment of how the pay of Hopkinton employees compared to that of employees holding similar positions in other towns. The Selectmen voted to delay action on creating a Permanent Building Committee to oversee and advise agencies on construction projects and capital improvements in order to further amend the plan. It tabled a vote on whether to recommend increasing sealer and weights fees, with Herr stating that he wanted to wait until he gathered input from local businesses before supporting it. The Board of Selectmen will meet again on Thursday, April 29, and then on Monday May 3 at the Annual Town Meeting in the Middle School Auditorium. |
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Parking Problems Prominent, Persistent
Senior Moments Nancy L. Drawe (Punky)
Tick, tick, tick, tick! The time is getting closer for the Hopkinton Senior Center’s Annual Rummage Sale—to be held at the Senior Center Friday, May 13, from 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday, May 14 from 9 am-3 pm and Sunday, May 15 from 9 am-1 pm. This is the fourth year for the sale at the senior center, and the volunteers have been working very hard to get everything ready for this big event. It’s going to be HUGE! The Rummage Sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Seniors and it’s one of their largest fundraisers for the Senior Center. The money raised helps support the Transportation and Nutrition programs since these are not funded by the Town. Don’t forget to mark your calendars so you can come and find that perfect item you may have been looking for. There’ll be something for everyone, so bring your friends, browse around and you’ll be certain to find that one great bargain that you just can’t pass up. There’ll be all kinds of treasures to look through including children and adult sizes clothing, white elephant items, craft supplies, videos, children’s toys and games, kitchen items, small electrical appliances and books, as well as small furniture items. I’m sure this will be a very successful sale once again!
The last day to drop off any donations is May 9th. Clothing is especially needed; from sizes infant up to adults. Please make sure all clothing is clean and in good condition. Things like small furniture, white elephant, kitchen items, linens, toys, etc., are also needed. They will not accept televisions, computers, large furniture or anything with refrigerant. When dropping off items, drive to the intake area at the far right side of the building. There will be a table with a canopy over it where you may leave your donations. If you would like a donation form for tax deductions, they are available inside at the front desk. Let’s make this yet another great fundraiser for the center!
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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By the Light...
April 27, 2010 — The Scott Richardson-designed Veterans Memorial Gazebo is bathed in artificial and natural light this evening as the temperature drops to an unseasonably cold level. |
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Hopkinton Senior Center Rummage Sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 13, 14, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 15
The entire building will be filled with bargains. There are rooms for children’s clothing, toys, books, and linens, as well as white elephants and clothing in the function hall. The porch and yard will house furniture, outdoor equipment and riding toys, and a selection of plants being offered by the Gardening Group.
The Rummage Sale is the biggest fundraiser run by Friends of the Seniors. Proceeds help to defray costs of programs at the Senior Center. Last year the sale raised nearly $12,000 for the nutrition and transportation programs, thanks to the generosity of many.
Saturday will be “Bag Day” when people can fill a grocery bag for $3 or a garbage bag for $10. Large items will be half price.
May 9 is the final day for dropping off donations. (File photo) |
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Check Those Plate Lights
April 27, 2010 — As this young driver learned, passing a police officer with a plate light out could result in getting stopped by a police officer as Detective Scott van Raalten did Tuesday evening. |
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Miniature Castle Moon Bounces just like the one in the picture are hidden all around town! See if your kids can find all 10! Bring your completed scavenger hunt form to the Carnival for a chance to win an iPod shuffle. To begin print out a list of Scavenger Hunt clues at http://hptaonline.com/e-flyers/hpta-carnival-tix-scavengerhunt-BACKPACK.pdf Happy hunting!
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Emergency Help for Animals
The Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association MVMA has raised funds and awareness for pet health safety. The MVMA has donated a set of emergency oxygen masks to communities interested in working together for both humans and animals. The donated masks will fit dogs, cats, horses and other animals in cases where they need oxygen in an emergency.
Pictured above is Hopkinton Deputy Chief Stephen Slaman, receiving the masks on behalf of the Hopkinton Fire Department from Veterinarian Dr. Margo Roman of MASH - Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton, and Lili-Hana and Geneva. |
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Weston Nurseries Introduces Seasonal Services Program
“We have been
designing and installing landscapes for over 50 years. We now offer
seasonal gardening and container plantings that add an extra expression
to your home. With our large offering of annuals, containers, and décor,
it only makes sense for us to also provide the service around these
product lines. Roanne Robbins has a tremendous amount of design,
installation, and maintenance experience with planters, flower gardens,
and unusual plant material.” - Peter Mezitt, President, Weston
Nurseries, Inc. Roanne Robbins, Design Consultant, brings her naturalistic designs and impeccable customer service to the new Seasonal Services program. “I strive to create unique, living expressions of beauty, transforming space so it looks and feels like it happened that way naturally” remarks Robbins. “We want you to think of Weston Nurseries not only for excellent horticultural advice, but also for sprucing up an entryway and interior and exterior decorating for special occasions.” To read more about the Seasonal Services Program visit www.WestonNurseries.com |
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Support for Library Dear Editor,
We are writing to urge our friends, neighbors and all Hopkinton citizens to attend Town Meeting on May 4, 2010 and vote in favor of transferring ownership of the library building to the town and supporting the town manager in pursuing any available grant, state or federal monies to support our library. As you may know, the town already pays the bulk of the library expenses, including staff salaries and purchasing of books and other materials. All that needs to be transferred is the building itself. The Hopkinton Library Trustees have made a generous offer to transfer the property and building to the town for $1.
Since we moved to town in 2000, we have seen the library undergo a dramatic change – from an outdated card catalog system and handwritten library cards to an electronic borrowing system. We have seen new shelving installed; new materials purchased; obsolete materials purged; and new partnerships with other town departments and programs forged. As a family we’ve attended numerous events at the library, from story hours to lectures to holiday music programs. We have used the museum passes and we are participating in the Reading Marathon – all for free. The return on our tax dollar is $6.87. The library delivers $6.87 of value for every Commonwealth tax dollar invested in library services!
Please support the Hopkinton Public Library and help make it the center of and a reflection of Hopkinton’s community life.
Sincerely,
David & Christine Clifford Bashy 146 Clinton Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 April 27, 2010 |
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Rollover and Into the Woods on Route 495 Passenger ejected
April 27, 2010 — Above, Hopkinton Police assist Hopkinton Firefighters bring one victim of a single car rollover collision on Route 495 North to the ambulance. A male passenger in his sixties (on stretcher), according to eyewitnesses at the scene, was ejected through the passenger window and was walking around, injured, asking the witnesses to help his wife, who was trapped in the vehicle. One witness told the bruised and bloodied man to lie down to avoid going into shock, and called 911. The witness who was behind the vehicle said the red vehicle just left the highway for no apparent reason. Two young men said they saw the passenger get ejected, but there was nothing they could do. |
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St. John’s Silent Auction
The Youth Ministry of St. John’s is hosting its 2nd annual silent auction on Saturday, May 1st at 6pm in the parish center. All are welcome! Please join us for a fun night! Appetizers and cocktails will be available. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at the door. Hope to see you there! (All proceeds to benefit the St. John’s Youth Ministry) |
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Legacy Farms Very Close to Approval of Master Plan Special Permit
April 26, 2010 — Late Monday evening the Planning Board continued its Public Hearing of a Master Plan Special Permit for the Legacy Farms project in East Hopkinton that began on December 1, 2008. The development is approved for 940 dwelling units and 450,000 square feet of mixed retail, commercial and industrial space in an Open Space Mixed Use Development zone. On this evening, attorneys and engineers for both the Town of Hopkinton and Legacy Farms joined the proponents and the Planning Board to hash out the last details of the draft permit. Chairman Mark Abate said he received the latest changes to the document on this day, after the submission cutoff of last Thursday, needing more time to look it over. Town Counsel Ray Miyares countered that he encouraged the proponent to submit the new detail, as it was clarifying. The Board will meet again on May 10, 2010 and is planning to end the Public Hearing at that time. It will then deliberate. The Board is expected to approve the Permit before Town Elections, because the makeup of the Planning Board will change, and there will not be enough members who have heard the presentations to vote. The long process would need to start over again. Therefore, all parties are motivated to get this approved. |
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 Weston Nurseries Hires New Garden Center Perennial Sales Supervisor
Hopkinton, MA, April 26, 2010 – Weston Nurseries, Inc. has hired Laurie V. Sullivan, MCH as the new Garden Center Perennial Sales Supervisor. The Perennial Sales area of the nursery is well known for its selection of full-size sun and shade perennials appropriate for the New England climate. Says Peter Mezitt, President of Weston Nurseries, “Laurie has worked as a Landscape Designer for us and for some great companies in the past. She is very talented and brings a lot of design experience. She has a fondness for perennials and loves working with people to create fabulous gardens. I know customers will find it a joy to work with her and we are very excited about what she is bringing to our business.” Laurie and her staff will continue to develop the Perennial Sales area into more of a destination within the Garden Center. “I am thrilled to join Weston Nurseries and to be a part of the Perennial Sales department’s team of passionate horticulturalists. We hope that home gardeners will drop by throughout the season to find fresh inspiration for their outdoor spaces.” – Laurie V. Sullivan, MCH |
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Democrats Support Unenrolled Selectman Candidate John Mosher
Above, (l-r) Margo Roman (candidate for the Board of Health),Bruce Karlin (candidate for re-election as Town Moderator), Mary Pratt, Tom Smith, Maureen Bumiller (candidate for Commissioner of Trust Funds), Sandy King Altamura (candidate for re-election to the Planning Board), Ed Mills, Melanie Smith, Christine Dietz, Mary Arnaut, Carl Altamura
In the press release that follows, received from Committee Chair Muriel Kramer, it is emphasized that "individual" Committee members support Mr. Mosher. PRESS RELEASE:
The Hopkinton Democratic Committee met for a campaign kick-off social at the home of Sandy and Carl Altamura on Sunday April 25th. The Democratic Party enthusiastically supports its candidates for the upcoming town election May 17th.
Additionally we urge the public’s attendance and participation at Annual Town Meeting, May 3rd at the Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium. Article 38: Adopt Stretch Energy Code deserves special attention, as its passage is critical to Hopkinton’s Green Communities designation, a key priority for the Sustainable Green Committee. Achieving the designation enables Hopkinton to be competitive in applying for grants to pursue energy efficient projects and sustainable initiatives. This is a key focus for current Board of Selectman candidate John Mosher.
John Mosher, un-enrolled candidate for selectman, has earned the support of individual Democratic Committee Members in this election. John has served on the Design Review Board and currently serves on the Planning Board and the Sustainable Green Committee. He believes that “sound environmental practices will lead to good business practices.” John is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology and works as an industrial designer. He and his wife are raising two young daughters, and he is especially supportive of maintaining Hopkinton’s strong public school system. He believes that the core of education is a favorable student teacher ratio.
Sandy King Altamura is running in a contested race for a fourth term on the Planning Board where she has served with dedication and distinction for 15 years; Sandy also has experience on the Zoning Advisory Committee, the Board of Appeals and the Master Plan Update Committee. Sandy grew up in Hopkinton and has served for over twenty years as a dedicated town volunteer with a special focus in planning.
Dr. Margo Roman is running in a contested race for the Board of Health. Margo has been a veterinarian since 1978 with a special focus on holistic practices and progressive techniques. Margo Roman hopes that her background in veterinary medicine and her keen awareness of environmental toxins and nutrition will help Hopkinton become a healthier place to live and a healthier place to raise our families and our animals.
Nancy Peters and Kevin Kohrt face competition for the Board of Public Works. Nancy is a retired registered nurse with extensive professional experience working for private industry to protect the environment and health of the public; she has also served on the Hopkinton Board of Health. Kevin is currently serving on the Board of Public Works and has the experience necessary to serve on the board overseeing 2 major building projects, ongoing DPW operations and looking to the future to build a permanent, modern DPW Headquarters.
Upcoming Events: Annual Town Meeting May 3 beginning at 7PM at the Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium Annual Town Election May 17 at the Hopkinton Middle School Gymnasium Democratic Town Committee Meeting, May 19 at 7:30 PM in the Fire Station, second floor; all registered Democrats are invited to attend. For more info contact Richard Duggan at dduggan47@gmail.com. Reception and Food Pantry Collection for Senator Karen Spilka, June 7th at 5:30 to 7 PM at Ken’s Steakhouse in Framingham |
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Soft Landing
April 26, 2010 — These two Canada geese are competing for the attentions of a female off-camera at the Hopkinton Reservoir Dam this afternoon. |
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Walk This Way
April 26, 2010 - Actually, Jessica Richardson-Callahan is not walking, but jogging with her two daughters, from left, Jennie, 3, and Erin, 4 on Hayden Rowe Street in front of the school complex today. |
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April 26, 2010 Click above for full report
2:00 pm A person came into the station to report a stolen motor vehicle...
3:56 am A caller reported a male party on Maple Street was sleeping in his car with loud music...
3:13 pm School personnel on Ash Street reported a suspicious man parked in front of the school for a long period of time...
12:02 pm There was a report on Cedar Street of empty water bottles being exploded by youths... |
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Where on Earth?
April 25, 2010 — Keith Rowe shares this Hopkinton photo, but doesn't know where it was taken. Anyone? |
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Women's Club Meets With Peers
April 25, 2010 — The Hopkinton Women's Club (HWC) was pleased to meet with Representative Carolyn Dykema recently during the Massachusetts Chapters of the General Federation of Women's Clubs Annual Day at the State House. Following a morning meeting, Rep. Dykema joined the HWC for a luncheon and tour or the State House. |
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State Police Dog Finds Paroled Murderer in Framingham
Eric Lancelotte, of
Trooper McKenna and “Drago” responded to assist in the search for the suspect. “Drago” was able to quickly lead Trooper McKenna to a nearby porch, where Lancelotte had been hiding.
Trooper McKenna placed Lancelotte under arrest and turned him over to the custody of members of the Parole Department. |
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Route 146 in Sutton
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Pamela Fitzgerald indicates that
48-year-old Clifford Giovannucci of
Witnesses report that speed was not a contributing factor to this crash.
Mr. Giovannucci was transported, by Sutton Fire/Rescue, to the
University of Massachusetts Medical Center in
The facts and circumstances of this crash remain under investigation by Troop C of the Massachusetts State Police with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services Section. Troopers were additionally assisted at the scene by the Sutton Fire Department. |
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What does the Golden Spoon Offer Besides Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt?
Austin knows, and reports on the known, and the less known, menu offerings of the Golden Spoon Restaurant. |
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POLITICAL NOTICE HOPKINTON TOWN CLERK508-497-9710
Mon. Weds. Thurs. Fri. 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Absentee Ballots are available For the May 17th Annual Town Election Absentee Ballot Applications are on www.hopkinton.org under Town Clerk |
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Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club Presents: OKLAHOMA! April 30th & May 1st at 7:00 pm May 2nd at 2:00pm Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium
The talented cast and crew of over 100 students propels the audience to the Midwest during the time of farmers, cowmen and box socials. From the opening of “Oh What A Beautiful Mornin’” through an enchanting dream sequence featuring the middleschoolers as saloon girls and cowfolk, to the rousing finale featuring the favorite “Oklahoma!” the show will appeal to all ages.
Audiences will swoon as Laurey and Curly, played by Catherine Cote and Kyran Schnur, deny their love for one another in “People Will Say We’re In Love.” And laugh along as Paige Guarino as Ado Annie finds that she “Cain’t Say No” to two men; her hometown sweetheart, Will played by Austin Adams, and the intriguing peddler portrayed by Adam Graubart.
“This incredibly gifted cast and crew does an amazing job of embodying the spirit and sweetness of the time period” states Ms. Hallyann Gifford, Hopkinton Middle School drama teacher and Director of the show. “Their talent and personalities combined with sets designed by a dedicated crew of parent and student volunteers create a beautiful show reminiscent of days gone by.”
OKLAHOMA! Runs Friday April 30 at 7pm, Saturday May 1 at 7pm and Sunday May 2 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors and can be purchased in advance at the Middle School Office or at the door the evening/day of the performance. |
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Reptilian Repose
April 23, 2010 — A grave marker on the side of the road tells the tale of the sorrow a girl felt over the death of a turtle. |
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One-Car Crash on Pike in Millbury Injures 5 people
Preliminary information indicates that all the victims were occupants of one vehicle, a van, and that two of them were ejected in the crash. The crash, which occurred about a mile west of Exit 11 at mile marker 95, involved just the one vehicle. Media Relations will update as to the exact number of victims and the severity of injuries when that information becomes available. Both east and west lanes of the highway were closed from approximately 6:20-6:40 a.m. to allow the helicopter to land.
The eastbound lanes were fully reopened around 7 a.m. Only one lane on the westbound side is opened currently as the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section continues to collect evidence at the scene. More information to follow once it becomes available. |
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MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton Expands - WOW!
April 22, 2010 — Austin Falcione reports on the MetroWest Hopkinton YMCA expansion just in time for T-Ball registration, swim team and summer camp registration . They talk about climbing in the trees on ropes and cargo nets, and show kids shooting archery. |
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MassGOP Endorses Republican Candidates For Statewide Office Hopkinton Delegates Unanimously Supports Baker
“This was an exciting convention for the Hopkinton delegation as our own Brian Herr is a candidate for US Congress (MA-3). Many of our delegates worn shirts supporting Brian and there were many signs for him around the convention” , stated Ken Weismantel, Chairman of the Hopkinton Republican Town Committee. “The key note speech from US Senator Scott Brown and the speeches from all the state wide candidates motivated our Hopkinton members to work hard for our Republican candidates.”
The dozen delegates from Hopkinton joined
3,500 other delegates and guests at the convention, which brought
together Republicans from 40 senatorial districts and 351 cities and
towns across
"The 2010 Massachusetts Republican ticket is the best we’ve had in decades. I’m proud to stand with these men and women who will restore balance in state government. All of them share our Republican vision for creating jobs, controlling spending and lowering taxes. Powerful change will result when our great candidates and our motivated grassroots efforts combine this election season,” said Jennifer Nassour, Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party.
The Massachusetts Republican State Committee endorsed the following candidates for statewide office at the convention:
Governor – Charlie Baker (File photo w/Bright Herr) Lieutenant Governor – Sen. Richard Tisei Treasurer – Rep. Karyn Polito Auditor – Mary Connaughton Secretary of the Commonwealth – William Campbell **Kamal Jain, candidate for Auditor, qualified for the Republican ballot as well.** |
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One Day After
April 21, 2010 — Brian Herr gives a wave on his way to the Selectmen's meeting on Tuesday, one day after running the Boston Marathon for Dana-Farber for the 21st time. |
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Art Lesson at Hopkinton Reservoir Dam
April 21, 2010 — The photo above taken on Monday at Hopkinton Reservoir Dam, the runner providing scale, contains a multitude of artistic elements, such as strong diagonals, vanishing points, framing, diminishing perspective, and much more. |
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Selectmen Weigh in on Town Meeting Articles "NO" to snowdump improvements, "Yes" to Downtown Improvements Article 15 Improvements: Cedar Street Snow Dump DPW 0-5 (no) 3/15/10 Article 16 Radio Read Water Meters DPW 5-0 3/15/10 Article 17 Water Department Service Truck DPW 4-1 (no) 3/15/10 Article 18 Downtown Design for Traffic, Roadway and Streetscape DPW 4-0 3/23/1
Click here to see how the Selectmen voted a thumbs-up or thumbs-down on all of the other Annual Town Meeting Articles.
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April 21, 2010 Click above for full report
4:02 pm The Holliston Police Department reported an out of control 25 year old male on Hanlon Street... 6:40 pm Officer Matthew McNeil spoke with a party on Frankland Road who reported that his car was keyed at work on Thursday... 5:22 pm A 911 caller on Prestwick Drive reported a red Porsche was speeding down the roadway... 3:47 pm A caller on Ash Street stated that a bicyclist was run off the road by a vehicle... |
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Friends of Whitehall Annual
Spring Lake Cleanup Saturday, April 24th from 9:00 to !2:00 State Boat Ramp on Wood Street Please bring work cloves and bug spray FOW will supply maps trash and recycling bins, water, coffee and snacks Questions: Ken Johnson at 508-958-3867 |
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HHS Swimmers Compete
Davis placed 4th overall in the highpoint standings and scored a total of 113 points. He placed 1st in the 100 yard butterfly (51.19), 5th in the 50 freestyle (22.0), 3rd in the 100 freestyle (47.05), 6th in the 200 free (1:43.33) and 6th in the 100 backstroke (53.59). Davis, one of the most competitive swimmers in New England, has qualified for USA Swimming’s Junior Nationals, a meet he attend in December. He is attending and is swimming at North Carolina State next year.
Olson, a stand-out swimmer for Hopkinton high school, placed 41st overall in New England with a total of 25 points. He placed 8th in the Breaststroke (1:00.22), 16th in the 50 Freestyle (22.38), and 16th in the 100 Backstroke (55.26). He was a part of the men’s 3rd place 200 freestyle relay team and 3rd place 400 Medley Relay team.
The Shawmut Aquatic Club is a non-profit USA Swimming Club. Shawmut practices at Keefe Tech in Framingham and at Dana Hall in Wellesley. Shawmut is Head Coached by Matt Craven and Susan Trainer, and in recent years has established itself as one of the premiere teams in New England and in the country. For information about Shawmut Aquatic Club, please visit shawmutswimming.org. |
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The Enigmatic Clayton Willoughby Sings Sweet Mama, Live at Ciao Time
Please enjoy a performance, above, by Hopkinton's own Clayton Willoughby. |
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Tables Are Turned
April 20, 2010 — Matt Zettek turns the tables and shares this photo he took of part of the HopNews marathon crew. From left, Robert Falcione, Austin Falcione and Ben Lewis, getting ready for a big moment. Andrew Sweeney was at another location. |
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Senior Moments
Senior Moments Nancy L. Drawe (Punky)
April 20, 2010 — To pick or not to pick! What to do about all those beautiful daffodils and tulips in my garden? As I drive around town, I see so many different colors in other people’s gardens--all bright flowers, ready to be picked and placed in a vase on the kitchen table. I always wonder what those people do, whether they keep them uncut or not. Now, if I pick some of my flowers and put them in a vase, then there won’t be many left to enjoy in my outside garden. But, if I don’t pick them, then I can only see them when I’m coming and going into my house. It’s the same thing with my rose bush and oriental lilies! So for now, I’ll just leave them alone and maybe NEXT year I’ll cut some of them.
There was an abundance
of sweet Brownies at the
It won’t be long before the Center’s largest fundraiser of the year—the annual Rummage Sale that will be held on May 13, 14 and 15! I’ll have more information on that next week. Remember that certain activities are cancelled during the few weeks prior to the rummage sale—starting the week of April 26. This includes all the exercise classes that are held in the Great Room. This is so that the volunteers can start getting everything ready for the sale.
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!
Spring Cleaning?
The Some of the items needed include clothing in good condition for all ages, small furniture, bric-a-brac, clean linens, toys, kitchen gadgets, children’s books and almost anything else. Items may be dropped off under the tent in front of the garage and receipts may be picked up at the front desk during business hours. We are sorry we cannot accept computers, printers, scanners, vcrs, televisions, exercise equipment, skiis, large furniture, refrigerators and air conditioners. ~ Sally Almy |
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HPTA Mini Marathon T-Shirt Design Contest
Questions? Mary Rooney madmcki@verizon.net |
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6th Annual HHL $10,000 Draw & Silent Auction Join us for a night out to benefit the Hopkinton Little League and a chance to win $10,000! Friday, May 14th 2010 7pm – 12:30pm Location: Milford Portuguese Club Cost: $100 per ticket (each ticket admits 2) ONLY 300 Tickets will be sold • Includes Buffet Catered by Olivia’s • Includes beer, wine & soda through 10:00pm • Cash Raffle and Silent Auction! • DJ & Dancing |
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Fruit Street Road Closure April 27th, 2010 through May 28th, 2010
Joseph P. Cardillo & Son, Inc., under contract with the Department of Public Works will be installing a sewer force main on Fruit Street from North Street to Saddle Hill Road. Fruit Street will be closed between Saddle Hill Road and North Street.
From Wood Street traffic will be detoured from Wood Street to Walker Street to Saddle Hill Road to Fruit Street and from Fruit Street at Saddle Hill Road to Walker Street to Wood Street from 7 AM to 4:30 PM.
Fruit Street will be opened at the close of construction each day. The estimated project time is approximately 5 weeks. We ask you to please seek alternate routes. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you have any questions call Department of Public Works @ 508-497-9740 |
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Sights and Sounds from the Start of the 114th Boston Marathon |
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Images from the Start of the Boston Marathon
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Robert Cheruiyot wins Boston Marathon Sets course record.
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April 19, 2010 — Robert Cheruiyot won the 114th Boston Marathon, setting a course record at 2:05:33. He won $150,000 for coming in first, and another $25,000 for setting a new course record. Above, Robert Cheruiyot warms up prior to today's Boston Marathon. |
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Clayton Willoughby Performs for HopNews Ciao Time opens its doors for entertainer
April 18, 2010 — Entertainer Clayton Willoughby brought his HopNews performance next door into Ciao Time yesterday due to the wet weather, and the diners there were enthralled. Mr. Willoughby posed for photos, as with the two young women above, and autographed them afterward. A video is forthcoming. |
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Mixed Media People
April 18, 2010 — Robin Batchelder arranges some "self-portraits" of her Sparks Art Studio students, which were made using a variety of media: cloth, wood, cardboard, yarn and more. Enter Stage Left moved from their 30 Main Street location to the CAA building, but Sparks remains above, on the second floor. |
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Love of Running
April 18, 2010 — Sculptor Michaels Alfano's design was one of the most popular attractions on the Hopkinton Common yesterday. The larger-than-life foot is one of two already created, of a series that Mr. Alfano hopes to be in each town along the race course of the Boston Marathon. The couple above has come to Hopkinton for the race; she is running, and he is "her support." |
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"You're Paying me For This?"
April 18, 2010 — As part of the HopNews coverage of the Runners Festival at Hopkinton Drug, Austin demonstrated getting a message from Cheryl Butkus, as Gail Dobinsky sooths the ever-present Jean Pierre on the far table. "Let me get this straight," said Austin. "You're paying me for this?" |
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Running Through the Past
April 18, 2010 — Peter LaGoy, left, and visitor Jean Pierre look over the historical exhibit of the Boston Marathon at 30 Main Street yesterday, of which Mr. LaGoy, Chairman if the Downtown Revitalization Committee, is in charge. |
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Remember When...?
April 17, 2010 — Judi Stingley recently found a photograph of a
Little League team that was sponsored by her grandfather, Louie
Hutchins, who owned Hutch's Restaurant, which was located across from
Colella's, where the Gulf station is today. He sold his property to
Exxon around 1970, so the Little League team photo was taken sometime
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Happy Medium
April 16, 2010 — Two members of the group Happy Medium, above, warm up the gathering for beFREE project at the Congregational Church, prior to the full group coming on stage Friday night. |
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Marathon 2010 Merchandise Now Available at the HPTA Store!
The HPTA and Hopkinton Athletic Association (HAA) are working together to provide you with amazing marathon merchandise to support the technology needs of our school district. Items offered include T-Shirts, Water Bottles, Lapel Pins, Lithographs and Posters. The items for sale commemorate the 2500th Anniversary of the Battle of Marathon. Items ordered online may be picked up at Ciao Time Restaurant. VISA, Mastercard and eCheck are accepted online, cash and checks payable to "HPTA" are accepted at Ciao Time. T-shirts and lapel pins are also available at Hopkinton Gourmet (cash or check only). Photos of the items and online ordering available at http://hptaonline.com/. |
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Greek Visitors Meet With Hopkinton Middle School Students
April 16, 2010 — A Greek visitor presents the 6th grade class with a plaque to remember their cultural exchange at the Middle School. |
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Governor Greets Girl Scouts
April 16, 2010 — Hopkinton Girl Scouts had tea with Greek dignitaries and showed off their artwork at the State House on Thursday. Video "grabshot" by Andrew Sweeney. |
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Hopkinton Native Receives Bronze Star Plans a return to town for 30th HS reunion in June
April 16, 2010 — When notice came in January that her husband would be awarded the Bronze Star, Angela Cooper of Granite City, Ill was struck by the realization of what Lt. Col. Vincent P. Cooper had accomplished. “I realized I was married to a war hero,” she said. And while “Vinnie” Cooper would shy away from being labeled a hero, it was his service in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that would lead to his recognition as just that. During a ceremony last Sunday at Jefferson Barracks, Cooper, 47, an air liaison officer with the 157th Air Operations Group of the Missouri Air National Guard, received the Bronze Star medal from Brig. Gen. Steven L. Danner, Missouri’s adjutant general. Cooper and his wife were accompanied by their young sons, Zac and Max, and by his parents, Vincentia and Wayne Yarber. His older sons, Joe and Sam, were unable to attend. “It is an honor to recognize someone who went above and beyond in doing his job,” Danner said. “Lt. Col. Cooper saved a lot of American lives and forwarded U.S. policy, particularly in Afghanistan.” Cooper is credited with executing more than 31,000 close air support missions in Iraq and Afghanistan between Sept. 2008 and Sept. 2009. During that period, Cooper was a senior offensive duty officer with the 609th Air and Space Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Cooper also orchestrated air cover for the “highly-contested delivery of a generator turbine” in Afghanistan which resulted in 90 insurgents being killed or captured, and for special operations raids that lead to the seizure of more than $1 billion in narcotics and the destruction of more than 210 tons of explosives. A Hopkinton, Massachusetts native and 1984 graduate of the Air Force Academy, Cooper is a veteran fighter pilot, with service in Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, among other operations. He has over 4,500 hours, primarily in the F-16 and the F-4G “Wild Wesel”. “I am deeply honored,” Cooper said of his recognition. “I just happened to be on shift when a significant number of events transpired and through the tremendous work of people underneath me I was able to manage that well. "I simply took the vast amount of air power they could produce and ensured that our troops on the ground had that power available to them in order to be protected.” Cooper cited the support of his family as sustaining him during long deployments overseas, something his wife is all too familiar with. Angela Cooper is a lieutenant commander in the Coast Guard. “We did the best we could while he was deployed and it was a long time, but we had a lot of family support so we did just fine,” she said. And while receiving the Bronze Star is certainly a high honor, “the highlight of my career is every day with my wife and kids,” Cooper said smiling. For more information about the Air National Guard, please call 1-800-GoGuard. ~ Contributed Content. |
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Green on the Green
“So far since the committee was formed in August of 2008, we have accomplished at least a dozen activities to help the town meet its sustainability goals”, said John Mosher, chair of Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee. “ Many folks have participated in the number of outreach activities which include presentations by the state, utility companies and private energy firms.”, he said.
A full list of the committee’s accomplishments will be available at the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee booth or please check out the website at HOPGREEN.com for more information. |
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Cowbell Alert!
If the Weather is too bad on Saturday I will be selling the bells at Colella’s instead of outdoors.
I will be on The Common on both Sunday and Monday regardless of the weather. ~ Kathryn Curry
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Alan Keller Named Middle School Principal School District receives grant for Mandarin teacher
by Heather Kelley April 15, 2010 — The School Committee has kept its FY11 budget as originally voted. “We’ve made the recommendation on what our needs are, and nothing has changed,” said Chair Nancy Burdick. “There is still the opportunity for more conversation,” she explained, noting that exchanges with the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, and the Appropriations Committee have been very fruitful. “I’d like the process to move forward,” she concluded. The discussion centered on the gap of $170,000 that exists between the budget as put forth by the School Committee, and the lesser dollar amount that is currently being considered by Appropriations.
Dr. Mary Colombo announced that the District
has received a Critical Language grant to cover all expenses involved in
bringing a Mandarin Chinese teacher to the District for the 2010-2011
school year. Two sections each of Mandarin Chinese and Chinese Culture
will be offered next school year at the High School. In addition,
enrichment will be available at the Middle and Elementary schools. The
District is only on the hook for securing a host family for the
teacher. Host families will also be sought for students who may be
coming to the High School from
Superintendent John Phelan announced that the new Principal at the Middle School will be Alan Keller, the current Director of Secondary Education. Phelan lamented that the administration would need to conduct another search to fill Keller’s to-be-vacated position. Joking aside, Phelan stated that Keller “demonstrated that he was the right instructional leader for the building.”
New graduation requirements were approved for the High School, coming online with the class of 2014. These changes were made “to reflect the rigorous academic program that our students take,” according to High School Principal Alyson Geary. Students will need an additional year in both Math and Science (up from 3 years and 2 years under the current guidelines), as well as two years of a foreign language; there is currently no language requirement. According to Geary, 98% of students currently meet these new requirements in Math, 99% in Science, and 96% in Foreign Languages.
Changes to the High School handbook were approved. Among the changes: National Honor Society selections will be made in the fall of each year; some suspensions for certain offenses will be in-school; and refusing a breathalyzer test will carry the same consequences as if the test had returned a positive result. Lengthy discussion ensued on whether to include language that would limit the circumstances under which the breathalyzer would be used. In the end, Richard de Mont dissented, to protect the rights of the students, and the Committee agreed to not include limiting language.
According to Phelan and Rebecca Robak, Town
Manager Norman Khumalo has communicated that his plan for a Permanent
Building Committee for the town will not be encompassing any
High School Art students won 37 awards in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art awards competition, the third highest total haul of awards by a single school. |
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Elmwood School Welcomes Kenyan Elite Runners
April 15, 2010 — Please enjoy a look inside the Kenyan's visit with Elmwood Students today with a HD video above, and a gallery of photos below.
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Kenyans Visit Elmwood (Video will be forthcoming. Check back later today.)
April 15, 2010 — Elite marathon runners from Kenya meet with Elmwood School students each year prior to the Boston Marathon, which occurs next Monday. Above is a close shot of Kenyans with their traditional run after the festivities, and below is the entirety of Mr. Keane's Third Grade class running with the Kenyans around the island in the school's parking lot.
April 15, 2010 — Swoops the Eagle, the Elmwood mascot, must have still been inside with the students and Kenyans, while the hawk below ruled the skies over Elmwood.
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Pedestrian Fatality on Route 495 in
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Anthony
Fabiano indicates that a 2001 Buick Century sedan operated by
18-year-old David Scanlon of Medway, was traveling on Route 495 north
when it struck a pedestrian,
30-year-old Jason Owens of
The facts and circumstances surrounding this crash remain under investigation at this time. Owens sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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. The Foxboro and Plainville Police and Fire Departments assisted troopers at the scene. |
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The Painting Starts Here Jacques LeDuc paints the Boston Marathon Start Line for the 28th year
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Greek Runners and Host Families Feted
April 14, 2010 — Boston-based Orthodox Greek Metropolitan Methodios receives an honorary citizenship from Chairman of the Hopkinton Board of Selectman, Brian Herr. "But you don't have to pay taxes," he told the group of dignitaries. Scores of Greek runners and their Hopkinton host families, as well as local and state dignitaries, were treated to an evening of dinner and salutations. |
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Gubernatorial Candidate Treasurer Tim Cahill is holding a town hall meeting to discuss solutions to the economic strain the Massachusetts Healthcare system is having on the state's budget.
Date: Saturday April 17th
Time: 2:30pm
Location:
For additional information please contact Kristin@timforgovernor.com |
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The Start Has Begun
April 14, 2010 - Jacques LeDuc works on painting the marathon starting line on Wednesday morning. LeDuc has been painting the starting line every year since 1982. He's also ran the marathon for the last 13 years. LeDuc said it was a good day to paint with the sun out, dry conditions and a little bit of wind. |
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Hopkinton Police Traffic and Road Advisory
For
The
Board of Selectmen have approved a request by the Police Chief to
prohibit parking of motor vehicles or trailers on all public ways in the
Town of Hopkinton from 5:00 a.m. the day of the Boston Marathon, April
19, until 12:00 noon, unless the vehicles have a permit issued by the
Police Department. The prohibition will only be enforced on public ways
critical to supporting the start of the race. The Police Department will
also enforce parking restrictions posted, as may be needed, to
facilitate setting up for the race from the 7:00 a.m. on the Wednesday
before the race, April 14, through 5:00 a.m. of the morning of the race,
April 19. The Hopkinton Police Department will close the roads in
Hopkinton at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the
Certain roads in Hopkinton will be posted No Parking. Any illegally parked vehicle will be ticketed and towed, with No Exceptions.
We request all residents, businesses and motorists plan their day on Monday 19 April 2010 to ensure passage though Hopkinton. We request all residents, businesses and motorists view the road restrictions posted on the Hopkinton Police website at www.hopkintonpd.org. |
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Candidate Brian Herr Disagrees with Congressman McGovern’s Withdrawal Plan
HOPKINTON, MA – April 14, 2010 - Brian J. Herr, candidate for Congress in the Massachusetts Third Congressional District, released the following statement regarding Congressman McGovern’s plan to file legislation requiring President Obama to provide a timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
“I respectfully disagree with Congressman McGovern’s continued push for an abrupt withdrawal from Afghanistan. I believe our President and Congress should be listening to the commanders on the ground rather than pushing for arbitrary timetables. While I want our men and women in uniform home as quickly as possible, we should withdraw only after accomplishing our mission successfully.” The press release we received had an inaccurate location. That has been corrected above. ~ Robert |
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Board of Selectmen Approves Modified Budget An additional $426,174
April 13, 2010 — The Board of Selectmen approved a increase of $426,174 to the previous budget this evening, voting to send it back to the Appropriations Committee for finalization. Topping the list was the pavement management program at $250,000. Appropriations Chair, Ron Eldridge, said the program is far behind in its goals. School Department, added $130,000 to their wish list, due to increased enrollment and four new special needs students, according to School Superintendent Jack Phelan, who was in attendance with School Committee Chair, Nancy Burdick. IT, Highway salaries, increase in DPW loader cost, as well as a camera and portable radios for the Fire Department, accounted for much of the remaining of the increase. Selectman RJ Dourney touched upon the reduction in CPA (Community Preservation Act) tax. CPA allows a community to put aside 2% of the tax revenue toward land preservation, historical restoration, recreation, ad other specific purposes. The deduction from Hopkinton taxes has been at 2%, and when the town first opted into the program, the state matched 100%. The match is more like 33% today. Mr. Dourney recommended that Town Meeting take up the matter for discussion. Changes to the town's participation would need a Town Meeting and a ballot vote, according Town Manager Norman Khumalo. |
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June (Abodeely) Donnelly, 68
June was born May 26th 1941, in Worcester, a daughter of the late Fred and Zahae (Peters) Abodeely. She graduated from Commerce High School class of 1959, earned her degree with Honors in teaching from Worcester State College and lived in Shrewsbury more than 20 years before moving to Hopkinton in 2003.
June is survived by her two devoted sons, Michael T. Donnelly and his wife Carol of Mansfield, Patrick F. Donnelly and his wife Sarah with whom she lived; four cherished grandchildren, whom were a great joy to her and an inspiration in her life, Michael, Tommy, Ashley and Devan; two sisters, Lynne LaMotte of Worcester and Nancy Abodeely in San Rafael, California; many cousins and extended family.
June worked many years for the Worcester School Department as an elementary school teacher at Union Hill and Belmont Community School before retiring.
June was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton, a former member of St. Anne’s Church in Shrewsbury, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the National Education Association, the Kappa, Delta, PI National Honor Society and the Hopkinton Senior Center. June loved crafts; she especially loved to paint in her early years. She also loved to watch her grandchildren’s sports activities and visiting with her friends at the Hopkinton Senior Center. June loved attending church which gave her great comfort and she was always quick to share a cup of coffee and conversation with friends and loved ones. She will be greatly missed.
June’s funeral will be held Thursday, April 15th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of Saint Anne, 130 Boston Turnpike Rd. Shrewsbury. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours, Wednesday, April 14th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave Ste 2, Norwood, MA 02062. The Donnelly family would like to thank Dr. Klinger and the caregivers of the Blackstone Valley Dialysis Center in Milford the outstanding care they gave to our mother. |
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First Fish
April 13, 2010 — Two and a half year-old Delaney Walker caught her first fish today. According to her dad, it was a brown trout, stocked by the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Hopkinton State Park. |
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Positively Hopkinton Athletes of the Future Mini-mini Marathon
April 13, 2010 — Andrew Sweeney brought the HopNews camera to the Mini-Mini Marathon on Monday and got a glimpse of some marathon athletes of the future. |
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Hopkinton 13, Bellingham 3
April 13, 2010 — Number 20 saved this hit from becoming a score, yesterday at Bellingham. |
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Bellingham 19, Hopkinton 17
April 13, 2010 — Junior Colin Sullivan gets a good piece of the ball as the runner on third watches its destination. |
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See our updated 2010 Town Election page
Member of Board of
Public Works (3) 1 for 3 years;
1 for 2 years;
1 for 1 year
Candidates from both parties
for BPW member:
Nancy
Peters - D - Caucus
Kevin
Kohrt - D - Caucus
Ronald
Clark - R - Caucus
F. Eric
Sonnett R - Caucus
Kenneth
Weismantel - R - Caucus |
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Legacy Master Plan Special Permit Hearing Continued
April 13, 2010 — Legacy Farms LLC's Master Plan Special Permit hearing, which began December 1, 2008, was continued at the Planning Board last evening, and will be heard again, scheduled for April 26, May 10, and May 11. The compressed time is needed to approve the Decision to grant the permit before Town Elections on May 17, 2010, when new members will be voted onto the Planning Board. If the permit is not granted before the election, their will not be enough eligible members to vote, and the process, which has taken 18 months so far, will need to begin anew. Last night, according to Town Counsel Ray Miyares, the group covered just 18 of the 76 conditions in the plan. One condition covered last night, dealing with the total floor space and dwelling units, will be substantially rewritten. Legacy's plan calls for building 940 dwelling units and 450,000 square feet of retail/commercial/industrial space. Colella's President, Dale Danahy appeared before the board to further discuss screening for recently installed rooftop units needed for their new refrigeration. Their plan would be the same color as the existing second story of Colella's structure. Board member Claire Wright suggested visiting Liberty Mutual and borrowing ideas from their design and color scheme. Board member John Mosher said, "I'd like you to go to the Design Review Board and take advantage of what they do." A dry cleaning business and an addition to the existing building at 71 West Main Street, proposed by Lee Construction (Photo, below), was also considered by the Planning Board last night in a Public Hearing. The plan is for a retail satellite location with the actual dry cleaning elsewhere. The group considered traffic exiting and site traffic, and continued the hearing for time to hear from police regarding traffic, and to read the Decision by the Board of Appeals. Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map Amendments for the area of West Main Street by the Golden Pond Facility were considered for a thumbs-up or down by the Planning Board at Town Meeting. The board previously voted to not support the changes, and following this meeting to consider these citizens petitions, which was heavily attended by abutters, voted to continue the hearing.
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REMINDER HOPKINTON POLICE
ASSOCIATION
13th Annual 2010 Fishing Derby • Saturday May 8 • • 9am – 12 noon •
Saturday May 8th – (rain date Saturday May 15th) • 9am – 12 noon • Hopkinton Sportsman’s Club, 95 Lumber Street - by Hopkinton Police • Free to all children • Free T-Shirt to first 150 children who register • Pre-registration can be made by calling the station (508)497-3401 • Pond will be stocked with trout • Bait will be provided • Prizes will be awarded throughout the day with a trophy presentation shortly after 12 noon. FREE FOOD FOR ALL! Any questions call Officer Phil Powers – donations gratefully accepted. Send to: Hopkinton Police Association Attn: Officer Phil Powers 74 Main Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 This event cannot be successful without some assistance from our residents and businesses. To help offset the cost of this fun-filled day, we are asking for contributions. Any assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Please click here to consider donating. |
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Beat the Clock Mondays at Bill's Pizza
The time you call to take out is the price you pay for one large regular pizza from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. |
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Republican Caucus Nominates Three Old Guard for Board of Public Works
Sonnett, Clark and Weismantel
They tout their support for the Wastewater treatment Facility at Fruit Street, as well as the need to see the change in the DPW Board continue smoothly. |
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Evelyn Mae Simmons (Hamilton) Swenor
HOPKINTON - Evelyn
Mae Simmons (Hamilton) Swenor passed away on April 10, 2010,
at
Milford Hospital, Milford, MA. She was born on August 9,
1916 in the family home at
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Hopkinton Little League Parade, and Recognitions
by Robert Falcione April 12, 2010 — Above, please enjoy a few minutes of the Hopkinton Little League Parade, 2010. Austin Falcione videotaped most of it, except the Main Street walk, during which he took all of the still photos. He was the videographer at Carrigan Park, the parade's destination, where recognitions and remembrances took place. The Little League gave yours truly a recognition for community involvement and asked me to throw out the first softball, a task any of the softball players could have done better. As a former Little League player, and among many lessons learned, one incident stands out in memory. Dutifully attending every practice session made me a little better player, but nonetheless, others were still far better. One of them was Jim, who hopefully learned a lesson, although the medicine would have been certainly bitter for him. One game, as well as successive games, the coach picked me for a position that Jim had played until then. The coach told us it was because I showed up for practice, and Jim did not. The lesson I learned was that it was about earning a privilege and being rewarded as a result. It was about a person doing his personal best, not just being better than someone else. To this day I wonder if Jim has taken anything away from the experience. On the short term, I know he didn't, because when he found my lost pen later that summer, he insisted on my paying him a quarter before giving it back. In my family, we call that ransom. At least that's the lesson I learned. |
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Runs in the Family
April 12, 2010 — Ailin Flannery, who took part in the Moms Group's Mini-mini Marathon this morning, shows his skills as a potential football player, like his dad was. |
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"The
News Starts Here!"
Registration period for
busing for the 2010-2011 school year is in full swing and ends June 15,
2010. The bus fee is $210 per student with a $420 family cap. The price
per student increases to $260 with a family cap of $520 after June 15th.
K-6 students who live more than 2 miles from their school do not
pay and are automatically put on a bus. All others must apply.
Consensus on Location
ownership
of the library, which the Board discussed later in the meeting. While
the library is largely funded by the town, the building and property it
is located on are owned by a private, non-profit, seven-member Board of
Trustees.
The
annual Hopkinton Senior Center Rummage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to
7 p.m. on May 13 and 14 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 15 at 28 Mayhew
Street, Hopkinton. This sale is eagerly anticipated by many who
appreciate the opportunity to get quality items at very low prices.
The
Scavenger Hunt is On!
Hopkinton,
MA, April 23, 2010 – Weston Nurseries, Inc. has an exciting new program
for the homeowner—Weston Nurseries Seasonal Services. The program
specializes in seasonal container and color garden design, holiday and
event installations, and garden mentoring. 
April
26, 2010 — Without a Democratic candidate of their own for Selectman
this year, members of the Democratic Town Committee have thrown their
support to unenrolled candidate John Mosher, a member of the Planning
Board, Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee, and a strong proponent of
green initiatives.
April
25, 2010 — Today at approximately 12:30 a.m., Massachusetts State
Trooper Brian McKenna and his K-9 partner “Drago” were called to assist
Framingham PD and the State Parole Department in a search for a parole
violator. 
Town
Clerk’s Office Hours 
Hopkinton,
MA --- The Hopkinton Middle School Drama department is proud to present
OKLAHOMA the classic musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Hopkinton – Republican delegates from
Hopkinton unanimously supported the nomination and endorsement of
Charlie Baker for Governor at the 2010 Republican State Convention in 
April
21, 2010 — Will Olson, left Gabe Davis and and from Hopkinton and both
Seniors in high school, recently competed at the New England
Championships at MIT, March 4-7. They were among over 50 Shawmut Aquatic
Club members to compete at this Championship meet. The meet hosted
hundreds of swimmers ages 13-19 from throughout New England. Shawmut
scored 2,230.50 points throughout the course of the weekend. 
Looking
for something for your child to do during vacation week? All Center and
Elmwood students are invited to enter the HPTA's Mini Marathon T-Shirt
Design Contest. This year, the Mini Marathon will be held during the
Sharon Timlin Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 19. Visit
April
16, 2010 —Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee
will be present to cheer on the runners at this year’s Marathon.
As part of the committee’s mission to educate and advocate
Green and sustainable practices, members
will be available to speak with the community at the town common on
Monday, April 19th.
The
Center School Building Committee has asked the School Committee to write
a letter to the Massachusetts School Building Authority to discard the
renovation option for 
With
the 114th Boston Marathon quickly approaching, the Hopkinton
Police Department wants to advise residents, business owners and
motorists of road closings in preparation of the
June
(Abodeely) Donnelly, 68,
of Hopkinton, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away Sunday, April 11th
2010 with her devoted children at her side. 
April 12, 2010 — Hopkinton Town Republicans nominated two former
Selectmen Chairmen, Eric Sonnett (Left) and Ron Clark (Right), and a current Planning
Board member, Ken Weismantel, for the positions of the Board of Public
Works, positions that are expected to be abolished by a change in the
Charter at Town Meeting in May. Each candidate, in a joint letter today,
cites experience with the former DPW advisory Committee.