So-called "Craig's List Killer" Philip Markoff
Commits Suicide
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story below:
Crime: Regional/State
Framingham
Man Charged In Connection With Murder Of Wife
FRAMINGHAM-
August 15, 2010 — A Framingham man has been
arrested in connection with the stabbing death
of
Heather
Alleyne, 19, of Framingham, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry
Leone and Framingham Police Chief Steven Carl
informed the public today.
Kyle Alleyne, 25,
was charged today in
Laredo, Texas with first degree murder. He had been
taken into custody in Laredo on a probation violation and was
subsequently charged with murder. He will be
arraigned upon his return to
Massachusetts.
“We
allege that the defendant brutally stabbed the
victim to death, leaving two very young children
without a mother,” District Attorney Leone
said. “Instances of domestic violence are
extremely troubling and we are constantly
working in collaboration with our community
partners and service agencies to provide
resources and help to victims of domestic
violence in order to prevent tragedies from
occurring in the first place.”
According to authorities, on Monday, August 9 at
approximately 6pm, Framingham Police responded
to 1325A Worcester Rd in Framingham for a well being check upon request
from the victim’s mother.
Officers arrived and observed the victim,
obviously deceased, located in the bedroom area
of the apartment. Obvious signs of a struggle,
blood, and evidence that a clean-up was
attempted was observed in the room. Authorities
launched an immediate investigation into the
circumstances of the victim’s death.
August 15, 2010 —
Longtime Hopkinton residents Steve and Susan
Spiegel have their home up
for
sale, their children onto college and careers,
and are home-hunting in China, where Steve's
company has assigned him. He doesn't mention his
employer's name often, so let it suffice to say
that it is an office supply company named after
a fastener.
Steve responded to posts on the discussion page
that were not flattering to Hopkinton
schools, and defended them, which led to him
offering his blog (Under
headline) to those interested. Here is an
excerpt:
It's been a long hot week in Shanghai. It
was 40 degrees Celsius today (102 F) and
will heat up slightly to 104 tomorrow. I'd
like to tell you how much I'm enjoying this
recent warm up but that would be a lie. If
there is a positive, it is that the skies
are relatively clear so the pollution is
lower than when I got here. (no real solace)
In deference to the hot weather, I only
walked 10 miles today.
I have been looking for a new place to live
for the next 5 months as I feel like the
very nice place where I am is just too far
from the downtown. It does sit atop the
Metro station so getting around is fairly
easy. Thursday and today were spent
apartment shopping. No different than
anywhere else in the world, lots of junky
places, some nice ones and some that just
won't work. I have a budget for housing that
I will stay within because if all else
fails, where I am will be acceptable. I
liked two of the 12 I have seen. One might
be too far from the Metro but worry more
about the other one as it might be too small
to promote marital harmony, if you get my
drift.
On the work front, we have had some
breakthroughs on my assignment and the way
to fix things is pretty clear. Actually
getting it done may be difficult because it
involves improving some of the computer
information we use and none of that ever
happens quickly. There is a good team here
and we are certainly pushing ourselves to
make the changes necessary to improve the
business for Staples in China.
Since I've been taking the subway a lot, I
noticed something interesting on one of my
trips. I was standing against the doors on
the side of the train where they don't open,
and all of the women sitting on the opposite
side of the car were staring at me. I was
thinking, "Either there's something wrong
with my attire or I must look pretty good
today, these women can't take their eyes off
of me." As I moved to get off the subway,
the stares didn't move with me, so I thought
that's strange and turned to see that the
whole time they were staring at the TV
monitor that was right next to me! So much
for that ego trip!
Finally, on the home front. Jon is about to
start his career as he begins training with
EMC on Monday for seven weeks to prepare him
for the first phase of his job in Tech
support. Jeffrey heads to Arizona on Tuesday
to begin his college career. Marissa has
been told she will be getting a job offer
from Ernst and Young so she enters her
senior year of college knowing she has a job
after graduation. Our house is on the market
and we have had two very interested lookers.
Hopefully, we will be getting a good offer
on our house, soon. The nest will truly be
empty.
Did I say it was hot here?
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Hopkinton Residents Attend Boston Sox Game in
the Dunkin’ Dugout
Boston, MA
(August 15, 2010) –
Dunkin’ Donuts hosted youth from the
Hopkinton First Congregational Church from
Hopkinton at the Boston Red Sox game on
August 2nd, 2010 against the
Cleveland Indians. The children received
tickets in the “Dunkin Dugout” located in the
famed Fenway Park Bleachers.
Dedicated to local youth and charitable
organizations, the “Dunkin’ Dugout” is a special
seating section in which Dunkin’ Donuts hosts
approximately twenty children at every Boston
Red Soxhome game.
Top row pictured from left to
right:
Kurt Savage, Kerry Gifford, Nancy Goedhart,
Nancy Lashley, Ann Joyner, Kalina Cloutier,
Mandy Priore, Dan Cloutier (All of Hopkinton)
Front row pictured from left to
right:
John Gifford, McKenzie Gifford, JJ Gifford,
Katelyn Lashley, Kim Priore, Hannah Lashley,
Molly Lashley, Doug Priore, Jamie Vander Ark,
Alex Vander Ark, TJ Vander Ark, Matt Vander Ark,
Katie Mitchell, Matt Tomasetti (All of
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Candidates' Corner 2010
August
14, 2010 — Republican candidate for the 3rd
Congressional District Marty Lamb stumped at
Candidates' Corner at the Main/Grove
intersection Downtown Hopkinton on Saturday.
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New Gas Station Opening
August 14, 2010 —
Veteran petroleum man Sam Younes watches as new
signs go up at the corner of Grove and Main
Streets. Mr. Younes purchased the station at
auction on June 25, 2010 for $257,500. He will
offer full-serve unbranded gas when he opens,
which he says will be soon. Mr. Younes owns a
station in Upton, as well as recently purchased
Helen Fuel in Uxbridge, he said today.
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Hopkinton,
Several Towns
Assist at Milford Dwelling Fire
Witness attributes fire to
careless disposal of lighted cigarette
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August 13, 2010 —
Hopkinton Fire Department responded with several
other towns to assist Milford with a working
structure fire on Purchase Street at the corner
of haven Street. South Street in Hopkinton turns
into Purchase Street in Milford, and Lumber
Street in Hopkinton becomes Haven Street in
Milford. A witness said that a cigarette that
was improperly disposed of started the blaze on
the deck attached to the side of the structure.
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Milford
Approval Process May Hold Up
Sewer Connection Until Spring, 2011
by Muriel Kramer
August 13, 2010 — Hopkinton recently
requested some concessions from the Milford Board of Sewer Commissioners
in order to meet the
terms
of the MORE Grant and connect Hopkinton to the Milford sewer system in
time to have wastewater flowing to Milford by the end of September 2010.
According to John Mainini, Director Superintendent of the Milford Sewer
Department, the Milford Sewer Commissioners voted at its meeting August
10th to hold Hopkinton to the terms of the original agreement
for the connection making a September target date impossible.
In a letter dated August 2, 2010, Hopkinton
Town Manager Norman Khumalo (File photo) detailed five requests
addressing the outstanding issues related to fully implementing the
Inter Municipal Agreement (IMA) and finalizing the sewer connection. The
Milford Sewer Commissioners voted last Tuesday night to agree to the
first request which was to allow Hopkinton to dig a test pit on the
Milford side “to confirm the depth of the existing cover.”
According to Mainini, this will allow
Hopkinton to confirm depths on both sides of the connection and make any
adjustments necessary if the depths do not match. “Hopkinton is afraid
there is a gap which may necessitate a relief manhole.”
The second request from Hopkinton asked for
permission for Hopkinton to perform the work in Milford if the existing
piping had to be lowered, and the Milford Commissioners agreed to this
request also. However, the Milford Commissioners said no to the third
request which was to allow Hopkinton to go forward with the work to
“temporarily connect the pipes while Hopkinton goes before the Town of
Milford Conservation Commission, with the understanding that the pipe
would be lowered once Hopkinton obtains the necessary Commission
approval.” Hopkinton will have to get Milford Conservation Commission
approval before doing the work.
Two last requests from Hopkinton addressed
the flow measuring station that according to the original agreement is
to be on the Milford side and constructed by Milford with Hopkinton
reimbursing Milford for the costs. In Khumalo’s letter, he had asked for
permission to use the flow measuring equipment in Hopkinton’s South
Street pump station until the additional measuring station could be
built in Milford; additionally the letter requested that Hopkinton be
allowed to build the station “upon receipt of the design approved by
both towns.”
According to Mainini the Milford
Commissioner’s voted no on those requests and voted to hold Hopkinton to
the terms of the original IMA in order to make the final connection of
the pipes and initiating service. According to Mainini, “that will take
a while.” The flow measuring station project will first have to go to
Milford Town Meeting which is likely to be in the Fall but not yet
scheduled. The design is currently under way, but can’t go out for
construction bids until after Town Meeting. “I don’t know if it will
beat the winter months,” says Mainini. “It will be more than likely in
the spring.” Additionally the work needs to go before Milford’s
Conservation Commission for approval.
Mr. Khumalo received Milford’s response
today and still formulating an approach to include next steps for
Hopkinton. “This is a very important issue, and like any construction
project it has its complexities. The complexities are then compounded by
having two levels of jurisdiction.” For his part Mr. Khumalo is still
working to achieve the original deadlines. “This is a very important
issue for the Town and for Milford. We will continue the conversation
and work to meet the deadlines that were set before.”
ESL’s Children
of Eden
Friday, August 20
at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August
21, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 22
at 2:00 p.m.
AT:
Hopedale High
School
25 Adin
Street, Hopedale
HOPKINTON, MA
(August 13, 2010) – Enter Stage Left Theater
will be presenting Children of Eden on
Friday, August 20, Saturday, August 21, at 7:30
p.m.; and on Sunday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m. This
musical follows the book
of Genesis through Adam and Eve, Cain and Able
and Noah and the Ark, and tells the stories
through the eyes of the “children.” It
will be performed by ESL’s Summer Stock of high
school and college students and all performances
will be at the Hopedale High School, 25 Adin
Street, Hopedale. Tickets are $17.00 at the
door/$15 in advance for adults and $13 at the
door/$12 in advance for students and seniors,
and are available at
www.enterstagelefttheater.com.
“Children
of Eden addresses the age-old struggle of
parents learning to ‘let go’ and allow their
children to discover life for themselves on
their own path,” said Kelly Grill, director and
a co-founder of ESL. “The music, by Steven
Schwarz (also the composer for Godspell,
Pippin and Wicked) is beautiful and
full of rich choral numbers. It is a great
theater experience for the entire family.”
Enter Stage Left
Theater, Inc. is a non-profit, performing arts
center in Hopkinton offering theater education,
training and performances for students of all
ages. For more information call 508-435-2114 or
visit
www.enterstagelefttheater.com
State Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Route 495 in Westford
August 13, 2010 — At 3:48 a.m. troopers
assigned to the Massachusetts State Police barracks in Concord
responded to reports of
a
pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in the high-speed lane of Route 495
northbound in Westford. Responding troopers determined that the victim,
a 23-year-old Franklin woman, was deceased.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Joel
Gagne indicates that the victim was struck by at least one, and possibly
more, vehicles about one mile south of Exit 32. The investigation into
why the victim was in the traffic lane remains ongoing. No other
injuries were reported.
The victim’s identification is being
withheld pending proper family notification. At this point in the
investigation, no charges are expected. The one vehicle that was
confirmed to have hit the victim, a 2009 Toyota RAV sport utility
vehicle operated by a
Lowell man, was
towed from the scene.
As a result of the fatality and subsequent
crash reconstruction, all three northbound lanes of 495 were closed for
more than two hours. The northbound side was partially reopened by 6:30
a.m. At 7:07 a.m., all lanes were reopened.
The facts and circumstances of the crash
remain under investigation by Troop A of the Massachusetts State Police,
with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and
Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services
Section. The Westford and Littleton police and fire departments and the
Highway Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation also
assisted at the scene.
$400k Freed
by Governor's Signature
August 12, 2010 — A
error in the process of approving funds for a
study of Downtown that put that put the funds in
limbo has been reversed by Governor Deval
Patrick signing a bill on Wednesday filed by the
Town's State Legislators. It frees up $400,000
approved by voters for a study of the Downtown
that proponents say will lead to a multi-million
dollar grant that has been set aside for the
purpose of traffic, roadway and
streetscape improvements.
Read the signed bill here.
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Say "Acorn!"
August 12, 2010 —
This furry critter ran in front of the HopNews
vehicle from one side of Pond Street to the
other this afternoon. Then the mischievous
rodent posed for a photo before scurrying to his
next commitment.
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BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT THE
METROWEST YMCA HOPKINTON
Back
to school time! How many times have heard that in the past few weeks?
The MetroWest YMCA,
Hopkinton Branch would like to remind you that we have a Before & After
School program and Wrap Around Kindergarten program which serve children
in the Ashland and Hopkinton School Districts. Hours of operation are
7am-6pm. We also offer early release day, vacation and snow day
programming to youth who are enrolled in the program. Registration is
currently going on now for the 2010-2011 school year. Financial
Assistance is available to those who qualify through our Partners With
Youth Financial Assistance program. Space is limited, please
register soon!
Before & After School Program:
Full Day Kindergarten to 6th grade
In our beforeschool program, children attending Hopkinton Public Schools
start their morning with relaxed and quiet activities. They enjoy games,
free play, reading and receive bus transportation to the schools.
After the school day, children from both
Ashland and Hopkinton Public Schools come to the YMCA where we encourage
social, emotional and intellectual growth through group interaction,
hands-on exploration and fun activities. We offer a flexible,
child-focused schedule with the specific interests and needs of the
children and families in mind. Activities include indoor and outdoor
play and games, supervised homework periods, a variety of enrichment
activities, including creative projects, team building, cooking and
more.
Wrap-Around Kindergarten:
Our wrap-around programming for half-day Kindergarten students enrolled
in Hopkinton and Ashland Public Schools enriches the day through
language and math, science and nature, music and art as well as gross
and fine motor skills. The program offers an encouraging environment,
while meeting the needs of working families throughout the community.
The MetroWest YMCA works with you and the public schools to provide safe
transportation.
Hours of Operation:
Before school: 7:00 a.m. until start of
school
After school: school release until 6:00 p.m.
Hours are adjusted for early release days.
Vacation and snow day programming is available. Transportation to and
from the YMCA program is currently provided by the Hopkinton and Ashland
School Districts. Please contact your school district office for
complete transportation information and details.
FOR RATES AND MORE Information CONTACT:
MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton
John D. Barclay
(508) 435-9345 x14
Financial Assistance is available to those
who qualify, through our Partners With Youth Financial Assistance
Program.
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U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION IN
HOUSE BILL FOR HOPKINTON
August
12, 2010 — U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) today
announced that he has secured $1 million for
infrastructure improvements in Hopkinton. The
funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2011
Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban
Development (TTHUD) Appropriations bill, which
passed the House July 29th.
The bill must still be passed by the Senate.
The funding will be used to improve
traffic and safety in Hopkinton’s Downtown area
and for traffic improvements associated with
East Hopkinton and the Legacy Farms
development. Legacy Farms is the largest
economic development project in the Third
Congressional District.
With the continuing population
growth in Hopkinton and the MetroWest region,
traffic has placed stress on the West Main
Street, Main Street, East Main Street Hopkinton
corridor. Improvements to be made with this
funding will include safety shoulders,
sidewalks, new curbing and pavement, and traffic
light upgrades.
“I am very pleased that we were able
to secure this funding in the House bill,” Rep.
McGovern said. “The Route 135 / Main Street
Hopkinton corridor needs upgrades to accommodate
the increased traffic flow and safety concerns
of a growing and vibrant community. Part of
Hopkinton’s vibrancy will be Legacy Farms, which
is an important economic development project for
the Town and the Region. I’ve worked closely
with the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen on this
funding, and I know it’s a priority for the
community.”
"In an economic environment where the norm is to
say no, and hunker down waiting for 'better
times' the 3rd Massachusetts
Congressional District has an ally in Jim
McGovern, a congressman who does not believe in
accepting the status quo,” said Roy MacDowell,
Legacy Farms LLC. “Jim and his office have been
instrumental in helping Legacy Farms and other
constituents navigate the challenges of today’s
environment with an eye toward the long term
interests of this District. We look forward to
building upon our relationship with Jim in the
interest of advancing this Region.”
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File photos, Jim McGovern, left, Roy S. MacDowell
Jr.
Brian Herr's
Statement on the $26 Billion Government Spending
Bill
HOPKINTON
- August 12, 2010 — Brian Herr, Republican
candidate for U.S. Congress, released the
following statement on the $26 Billion
Government Spending Bill passed yesterday in a
special session of Congress called by Nancy
Pelosi:
"Between
bailouts, stimulus and 'Obamacare,' one
thing is obvious: big government spending
will not create jobs, nor will this Congress
stop the madness anytime soon.
In an election year scare tactic, Jim
McGovern is making the false claim that if
we did not pass this bill, 2,400 teaching,
police and firefighter jobs in Massachusetts
would be at risk.
In Hopkinton we did not layoff teachers, in
fact we added another one to improve our
student-to-teacher ratios. We did it by
running our government like a private sector
business. We changed the mindset and we
budgeted to demonstrated need. We reduced
the size of our government which freed up
money to fund our police, fire, schools and
other essential services. There is another
way to govern that does not involve higher
taxes and further encroachment by the
federal government!
Our economy is being crushed by the mounting
debt. With unemployment nearing 10%,
Congress should be focusing on cutting
spending, not making matters worse with
their reckless habits.
It's no surprise that Jim McGovern voted for
this bill ... during his political career he
has received $1,176,725 in contributions
from labor unions. This year alone, he has
received $2,500 from the American Federation
of Teacher, $2,500 from the National
Association of Firefighters, and $2,000 from
the National Education Association.
It looks like the vote for this bill was
nothing more than a $26 billion political
payback.
Elections matter. Experience matters. My
candidacy combines real world private sector
experience with 10 years of local volunteer
government experience. The mindset that
guides my thinking daily in the private
sector, combined with the fiscally
conservative mindset I followed while
governing in Hopkinton, is the same mindset
I will take with me to Washington, DC."
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CAUTION
August 12, 2010 —
Main Street is getting some maintenance this
week, as part of the surface is ground down in
anticipation of paving on Monday. Motorcycles
and bicycles must use caution, as do visitors to
the Downtown, who could twist an ankle on the
depressed surface if they are not careful
exiting their vehicles. A slow shutter speed of 1/20
has intentionally blurred the motion of a passing vehicle.
LOCK YOUR VEHICLE
Hopkinton
Police Crime Advisory
On
August 12, 2010, the Hopkinton Police
investigated several reports of breaking and
entering to motor vehicles that occurred on the
west side of town in residential areas with
condominium complexes. The vehicles had personal
property taken from them. All vehicles
victimized were unlocked. Leaving
your vehicle(s) unlocked only makes it an easier
target for thieves.
The Hopkinton Police
requests you lock your vehicle at ALL TIMES
while unattended and to turn on any outside
lighting that illuminates your parking area as
this is a major deterrent for thieves. We also
request your vehicle alarms be set when
unattended. Please help us to keep you and your
property safe by taking these few simple steps.
If you notice any suspicious activity, please
notify us immediately.
State Gives
Green Light for Fruit Street Elementary School
School Dept to create three
neighborhood districts
by Muriel Kramer
August 11, 2010 —
The Hopkinton Elementary School Building
Committee (HESBC) and the School Department
received approval from the
Massachusetts
School Building Authority (MSBA) to pursue the
“preferred option” of building a new elementary
school at the Fruit Street location. In a letter
dated July 28, 2010, Katherine Craven, Executive
Director for MSBA (Photo), notified Norman
Khumalo, Town Manager, that Hopkinton is
approved to “proceed into schematic design to
replace the existing PK-1 Center Elementary
School with a new PK-5 Center Elementary School
on the Fruit Street site.”
The MSBA approved a new neighborhood school at
Fruit Street to accommodate 540 students in
grades K – 5 as well as a preschool for 66
students. This approach satisfies some key
School Department objectives including
reconfiguring the current three schools that
provide for students in two grades per school to
separate schools that each accommodate students
in grades kindergarten through 5. Additionally
this plan includes a permanent preschool
facility at the new school to provide for the
educational needs of the students in the
integrated preschool program.
The approval process now in full swing is
intended to bring the funding requirements to
the voters in Hopkinton at a Special Town
meeting in March of 2011; the budget
requirements for the new school are currently
projected at $29,978,222. The MSBA reimbursement
percentage for the project is not yet
determined. The current timeline supports
opening the new school in the Fall of 2013. The
next phase of the project is to put together the
schematic design which should incorporate
comments from both the HESBC and MSBA and
improve the current concept design (Photo of
Fruit Street athletic fields under construction
by Town Engineer Dave Daltorio).
While the existing elementary schools that will
be kept in operation –Elmwood and Hopkins—are
not specifically designed to accommodate the
recommended space needs of kindergarten
classrooms, the MSBA approval for the new
elementary school project at Fruit Street does
not include participation in costs associated
with construction projects at the existing
schools. Craven’s letter asserts that “the MSBA
will not participate in any costs associated
with the construction projects at the Elmwood
and Hopkinton (sic) schools that are needed to
support the District’s proposed grade
reconfiguration, which the District estimates
will cost a total of more than $5 million.”
According to Brian
Main, Owner’s Project Manager for Hopkinton,
kindergarten classrooms are currently
recommended to be 1,200 square feet and neither
Hopkins nor Elmwood have classrooms of that
size; however, there are no immediate plans to
reconfigure classrooms at those two schools.
While the classrooms are not that big, they are
bigger than the rooms currently used for
kindergarten, and the town will not be forced to
construct larger rooms. The plan to build the
new school and implement the District’s goal of
districting the elementary schools can proceed
even if Elmwood and Hopkins are left as is.
Looking forward,
project milestones include completion of the
schematic design by the end of November 2010 and
hopefully MSBA approval by mid January 2011. A
tentative date for Special Town Meeting to
approve full design and construction is set for
March 1st and a ballot vote to follow
two weeks later. The School Department hopes to
have the new school ready to open for the
2013-2014 academic year.
While there have been no formal discussions
about future uses for the Center School
Building, Mr. Khumalo has notified Mr. Main in a
letter dated May 12, 2010, that the town “will
consider moving municipal uses into the Center
School building” if the school District decides
to build a new school at a new location. Mr.
Main confirmed that the Center School building
could accommodate staff and records for Town
Hall, Department of Public Works, School
Administration, Parks and Recreation, Youth
Services and a Town Library. Additionally, there
is expandable space to construct or provide
parking behind the historic structure.
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Low Tide
August 11, 2010 —
The cormorant in the right third, bottom third
of the photo was not visible to the photographer
until the image was zoomed. Moments after this
photo was taken today at Blood's Pond, the bird
flew high to become like Christmas angel atop a
nearby tree (Photo, below).
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Cobbler's Way
August
11, 2010 — Many people have posted on the
discussion page, displeasure with the name of a
street off of Front Street that they believe
should have been named for the previous owner,
Marjorie Peloquin. Above is the only structure
left on that property, as new, high-end homes
are being built around the new cul-de-sac. Join
in Town Talk, or create your own discussion
topic there.
Icing on the Cake
August 11, 2010 — A
silhouette in a near-monochromatic scene, this
cormorant, exhibiting unusual behavior, found
high ground the place to be, today at Blood's
Pond.
Hi Everybody,
I sang the national anthem. Everybody liked me. Thank
you very much. Fenway park ... I wish!Click to
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Neighbors
Ashland
Hires Two New Police Officers
August
11, 2010 — Ashland Police Chief Scott Rohmer is
pleased to announce the hiring of two new police
officers. John Driscoll and Kevin Piers were
appointed as Ashland Police Officers at
tonight’s Selectman’s meeting.
Driscoll, an Ashland
resident, graduated from the Police Academy in
2008 and worked as a full time Police Officer in
the Town of Milton until being hired by Ashland.
Prior to that, he served as a Correctional
Officer with the Suffolk County and Hillsborough
County Sheriff’s Departments. Driscoll is a 1991
graduate of Milton High School and served with
the United States Army for four years before
being honorably discharged in 1994.
Piers, also an
Ashland resident, is currently employed as a
Cadet Officer with the University of
Massachusetts Amherst Police Department. Prior
to that, he served as a Seasonal Police Officer
with the Orleans Police Department and as an
intern with the Belchertown Police Department.
Piers completed the Reserve Intermittent Academy
in 2008, and has a Bachelors Degree in
Sociology. He is currently pursuing his Masters
Degree at Westfield State College.
Driscoll and Piers
will fill positions left vacant by the recent
retirements of Officers Richard Langmeyer and
Charles Garbarino.
Driscoll, who is
already academy trained, is expected to start
work at the end of the month, and will begin
patrolling the streets of Ashland on his own at
the completion of a 4 to 6-week Field Training
Program.
Piers, whose father
is a Framingham Police Officer, will be required
to attend a 6-month police academy. Upon
successful completion of the academy training,
he will be assigned to a Field Training Officer
for 4 to 6-weeks before being permitted to
patrol the streets of Ashland on his own.
“I am pleased with
the selection process conducted to identify the
two most qualified candidates,” stated Police
Chief Scott Rohmer. “These two officers are a
great addition to our department and the
community we serve. We are excited to have them
on board.”
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Shirley (Chamberlain) Wilkinson, 88
Shirley
(Chamberlain) Wilkinson, 88, of Hopkinton,
passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at the St.
Patrick's Manor Nursing Home in Framingham. She
was the wife of the late William Wilkinson.
She was a resident of Davis Rd. in Hopkinton for
6 years until entering into the nursing home in
the Spring of 2009.
She is survived by 2 nieces Nancy Mayo and her
husband Stephen of Hopkinton, and Carole Dorr
and her husband Richard of Watertown; five
great-nephews and great-nieces as well as eight
great-great nephews and
nieces.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in her memory to the Elm
St. Congregational Church, 264 Elm St.
Fitchburg, MA. 01420. Arrangements are under the
care of the
Chesmore Funeral
Home of
Hopkinton.
William F. Cady, 63
William F. Cady,
63, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly,
Monday, August 9, 2010 at the Milford Regional
Medical Center. Born in Framingham, he was the
son of the late Francis "Buzz" Cady who passed
in 2006, and Helen Frances (Fair) Cady of
Hopkinton. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and hiking.
He is survived by his companion, Nancy Leclaire
of Upton, 2 daughters, Dawn Paige and Debra
Green, and a sister, Ann C. Raymond and her
husband Robert of Enfield, N.H. He also leaves
behind 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 13,
2010 from 5-8p.m. at the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57
Hayden Rowe St. A service will take place at the
funeral home on Saturday at 10:00a.m. Burial
will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton.
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Gordon T. Wallace, Jr., 67
HOPKINTON -
Gordon T. Wallace, Jr., 67, died suddenly
Saturday, August 7. He was the husband of
Deborah J. (Boone) Wallace, to whom he was
married for 40 years.
Born in Chicago, he
was the son of the late Gordon T. and Edith (Watte)
Wallace.
In 1976 Gordon earned a Ph.D. in Oceanography
from the Graduate School of Oceanography,
University of Rhode Island. In 1982 he became
the founding member of the Environmental Science
Program at UMASS/Boston and established the
Trace Element Analytical Facility. He retired in
December 2009 with Professor Emeritus status.
Through his research he made a significant
contribution to the scientific understanding of
the fate and effect of trace metals in the
marine environment.
His work provided tools for the scientifically
sound management of aquatic resources. During
his tenure he taught a number of graduate
courses including Chemistry of Natural Waters
and Isotope Geochemistry. He was proudest of his
mentorship of his graduate students' research
and took great pride in their success after
earning their UMB degree. Gordon was honored for
his many service accomplishments by a UMASS
Presidential Award for Service.
He served as Chairperson of the Hopkinton Board
of Health and in that capacity enjoyed helping
with several Boston Marathons.
Besides his wife, he leaves his daughters
Kimberly Allen and her husband Peter, and
Jennifer Thompson and her husband Sean, all of
Hopkinton, as well as his granddaughter Sophia
Marie Thompson of Hopkinton. He also leaves his
brother Richard Wallace and his wife Alana of
Virginia and his sister Sandra Marsh and her
husband Rick of Colorado.
All are welcome to attend a Celebration of His
Life on Saturday, August 14, at 12:30 p.m. at
his home at 50 Ash Street in Hopkinton. His
family requests the dress be casual. Also
honoring Gordon's long time beliefs, wearing
black is definitely not necessary!
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the
Callanan-Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street,
Hopkinton.
Hopkinton Police Charge Five With Stolen
Property, Drug Possession
August
9, 2010 — Officer Peter Booth initiated a
traffic stop of a vehicle around 1:30 am on
Monday at West Main and South Streets, because
the registered owner's license was believed to
have expired. Officer Booth was backed up by
Officer Jacob Campbell.
The officers observed items in plain view which,
according to Detective Scott vanRaalten, gave
the police probable cause to search the vehicle.
The items, GPS, radio, radar detector and more,
were stolen from the Worcester area, according
to Detective vanRaalten.
Arrested with four other young men was the
driver,
Travis J. Hintlian, 19, of Eaton Avenue in
Auburn. Hintlian
was charged, as were the others, with receipt of
a stolen credit card and stolen property in
excess of $250, possession of a burglarious
instrument, conspiracy, and possession of Class
A and Class E substances. Mr. Hintlian was also
charged with Use of a Motor Vehicle in a
Felony/Larceny.
"It's all typical smash and grab motor vehicle
thefts every community is experiencing,"
Detective vanRaalten said.
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for more on these arrests, as well as the
other two in this reporting period.
Jeremy Gelbwachs, Stephanie Gelbwachs, Stephanie Melillo
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Colleen Worrell, Sterling Worrell
$435,000.00
July 30, 2010
William Stickney, Denise Stickney
13 Stonegate Road
Joseph Skelly, Katherine Skelly
$715,000.00
July 30, 2010
Dennis Carrai, Virginia Kurkowski
8 McNeil Circle Unit 26
Robert Fusaro, Valerie Fusaro
$420,000.00
July 30, 2010
Thomas Hyman, Jeannette Hyman
33 Woody Island Road
Richard Beidleman, Beth Beidleman
$300,000.00
July 30, 2010
Walter Swift, Beverly Swift
11 Valleywood Road
John Beck, Amy Jean Beck
$635,000.00
July 30, 2010
Robert Fusaro, Valerie Fusaro
15 Oliver Lane
Frederick Mayer, Denise Mayer
$261,000.00
July 30, 2010
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9 Lincoln St.
Andrew Schlussel, Nancy Schlussel
$487,900.00
July 29, 2010
James Mahoney, Christine Mahoney
Name Street "Peloquin Drive"
Editor:
This letter is in support of those who have written recently about the
decision to name the road into what was supposed to be called Peloquin
Estates at 30 Front Street in Hopkinton "Cobblers Way." This new road
should indeed be called Peloquin Drive (not the cutesy Cobblers Way) in
memory of a great neighbor, Marjorie Peloquin. Mrs. Peloquin would stop
to chat with me on Front St. even as she approached the grand old age of
90. She was a wonderful neighbor who cared tremendously for over 50
years about preserving the rural nature of east Hopkinton. Naming this
small road for her is the least that the developers can do to preserve
her memory.
Sincerely, Jim Houley (co-signed by Dawn Graunke (13 Front St) and John Speranza
(1 Front St)
15 Front St
Hopkinton