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September 8, 2011 — This box truck was, according to a resident of the property on East Main Street across from Wilson, about the fiftieth vehicle to take down their mailbox over the years. Although the cause of this crash is unknown, the usual reason is that eastbound vehicles on East Main Street slow down to turn into Wilson Street, and the vehicles behind them get caught following too closely to stop, and then veer to the right, off of the road to avoid hitting the turning vehicle. It appears the property owner has placed pieces of granite ahead of the mailbox as a deterrent to casual off-roaders. |
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September 8, 2011 — West Main Street was closed off from School Street to Priscilla Road for about 90 minutes, according to witnesses, during this morning's rush hour. One public safety official said the driver of the vehicle above, a woman in her twenties. which collided with a large box truck, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The truck also had to be towed from the scene. |
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Authorities Seek Public’s Help In Identifying Defendant in Shooting of Woburn Police Officer Suspect Charged With Armed Robbery And Armed Assault With Intent To Murder
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Authorities are seeking the public’s help in indentifying a person
charged with armed robbery and armed assault with the intent to
murder The defendant has been charged with armed robbery (2 counts) and assault with the intent to murder (2 counts). The defendant remains hospitalized in serious condition as a result of injuries he sustained at the time of the incident. Authorities have not yet been able to identify the man, who had no identifying information on his person when he was apprehended. However, authorities are providing photographs of the defendant’s distinctive tattoos, with the hope that they will help in the identification of him.
According to authorities, on
September 6, at approximately 11:06 am, Woburn Police and Massachusetts
State Police received several 911 calls reporting a robbery at Additional police officers from Woburn Police responded to the scene, as well as troopers from the Massachusetts State Police, State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, and a number of area law enforcement agencies, including the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council. The investigation, as well as the search for additional suspects alleged to have been involved the robbery, remains ongoing.
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HOPKINTON CULTURAL COUNCIL SEEKS FUNDING PROPOSALS
The Hopkinton Cultural Council has set an October 15, 2011 postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.
The Hopkinton Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.
This year, the Hopkinton Cultural Council will distribute about $3,870 in grants. Previously funded projects include: Sunset Jazz Concert at the CAA; author Yoko Watkins for Middle School students; ESL production of a Tribute to the USO; and performances and programs at the Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton Senior Center, Hopkinton Historical Society, Respite Center, and Golden Pond.
For specific guidelines and complete information on the Hopkinton Cultural Council, contact Jean Bertschmann at 508.435.5195 or jeanber65@hotmail.com. Application forms and more information about the Hopkinton Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.asp. Application forms are also available at the Hopkinton Public Library. |
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Arrangements Incomplete
Peter MacGregor, 79
Peter MacGregor, 79, of Hopkinton,
passed away Monday, September 5, 2011 at Umass Memorial Medical Center
in Worcester. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the
care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
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Board Chair Admits Violation of Open Meeting Law
September 06, 2011 - In a letter sent to the press this afternoon, Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Chairman Todd Cestari admits meeting privately with two fellow selectmen, Michelle gates and Ben Palleiko in "an attempt to resolve differences between them" in violation of the state's Open Meeting Law. The law states that a meeting of a quorum of a board must be posted at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For the Selectmen, a quorum is three or more members. During the posted, public portion of the meeting that evening, which was reported by HopNews reporter Muriel Kramer, Mr. Palleiko spoke disparagingly about some types of employment, like cocktail waitresses, that are available at casinos. Mrs. Gates objected to the remark. “There is a place for all types of employment," she said. It is unknown at this time — Selectmen have not voted on minutes of the illegal meeting — if that was part of the discussion at that brief meeting. The letter from Todd Cestari is below the photo:
Above, Selectman Michele Gates and Chairman Todd Cestari. Photo taken at September 6, 2011 meeting.
Chair Cestari's Letter:
September 6, 2011 — After last week’s public forum to discuss the State’s Expanded Gaming Bill, I met with Board members Palleiko and Gates behind closed doors in an attempt to resolve personal differences between them. There was no intent for any deliberation to take place during this gathering.
In retrospect, more care should have been taken to avoid the convening of a non-posted meeting among a quorum of the Board. Town Counsel has been asked to review what transpired. Any necessary measure will be taken to avoid such occurrences in the future.
I want to assure the people of Hopkinton that no issues concerning public policy or the operations of the Town of Hopkinton were discussed and no votes were taken or decisions made.
Todd Cestari, Chair, Board of Selectmen Town of Hopkinton 18 Main Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 Email contact: tcestari@hopkinton.org |
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Taking to Flight
September 7, 2011 — This wild turkey appears to be showing off in the brush off of Wilson Street today, but is really trying to flee the camera. |
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CPC Offering Money
The Hopkinton Community Preservation Committee is now accepting applications for project funding for Fiscal Year 2013. CPA funding can be used for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space, for the acquisition and preservation of historic resources, for the acquisition, creation and preservation of land for recreational use, and for the creation, preservation and support of affordable housing. Individuals and groups interested in applying can download the Proposal Guidelines for Use of Hopkinton CPA Funds and application from the CPC website, http://www.hopkinton.org/cpc/index.htm.
Completed applications must be received by October 21, 2011 to be considered. They can be faxed or emailed to the above contact or mailed to:
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Hopkinton Resident on Select Team
Hopkinton resident Teddy Doherty was one of twenty-two players chosen nationally by USA Hockey for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team that competed at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament this August in Breclav, Czech Republic, and Piestany, Slovakia. Team USA finished the tournament with a 3-1 record, but did not earn a medal.
The tournament brings together the top under 18 year- old hockey players in the world with teams from Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Russia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and the United States.
Teddy, a senior in high school, has played the last three seasons at Shattuck St Mary’s school in Minnesota. He has committed to play hockey at Boston College beginning next fall. |
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Center School Discussion Continues
The School Building Assessment Committee, a sub-committee of the School Committee, will be meeting to continue discussing the topic of Center School. This public meeting with be held at the HPS Administrative Conference Room at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011. |
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(Boston, MA) – Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP partner James F. Coffey was one of twenty Nutter attorneys selected for the 2012 list of The Best Lawyers in America. Coffey is a member of the firm’s Business Department and the Emerging Companies and Workout, Restructuring and Bankruptcy practice groups.
Lawyers on this list are selected for inclusion based on a yearly peer-review survey that has been circulated and refined for over 25 years. The current edition of Best Lawyers was based on more than 3.9 million votes. Best Lawyers is considered to be one of the premier and unbiased listings of lawyers in the country. Contributed file photo. |
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Town Bows to Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development
Above, Chamber of Commerce President, Bob McGuire and Executive Director, Timothy Kilduff at Board of Selectmen meeting.
September 6, 2011 — The Board of Selectmen has lowered the final curtain on the Economic Development Committee that sought to encourage business to site or expand in Hopkinton, and instead, given the members-only, private, non-profit Chamber of Commerce the green light to take its place. Selectmen voted to accept a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and a recently formed Chamber group called 2020, that sought successfully to have their vision last until at least that year, with annual reviews until then. The group is comprised of such notables as the Chamber executives above, as well as residents Ron Eldridge, Joe Markey, Peter Mezitt, Ben Palleiko, Finley Perry, Scott Richardson, Steven Zieff and Kim Collins, most of whom, if not all, are Chamber members. The group, which has already earned high praise from Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Selectman Ben Palleiko, promises to, in concert with the town, strive to retain and grow competitive and established commercial and industrial bases. They promise to seek businesses and business segments that are looking for a place like Hopkinton, and to make resource information available; such as needed permits, costs and timelines. "The Chamber shall assist the Town in promoting Hopkinton's economic and community development," reads Line One of the agreement, which takes effect September 20, 2011. |
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Lake Maspenock Level to Drop 7-8 Feet Message from LMPA to Maspenock Residents
September 6, 2011 — After a beautiful
summer, it is now approaching the time that the annual draw down of the
lake begins. The timing of the draw down is
Please be aware of the draw down process and arrange for the removal of boats and docks accordingly.
Have a great autumn, The Officers and
Executive Board,
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Historic Society’s Opening Program Following seven years of building restoration
Above, Hopkinton’s First Meeting House which is located in the center of town (on Route 135). This building, which was first used in 1715, looks pretty much the same today. Part of Chuck Joseph's photo presentation.
At 2pm on Sunday September 11th the Hopkinton Historical Society will present its first program in its restored one room schoolhouse since major restoration started more than seven years ago. Chuck Joseph, local historian and former high school history teacher in Hopkinton will present pictures and stories of Hopkinton from the 1900’s though today. Program is free for all and does not require a reservation. The Hopkinton Historic Society’s Schoolhouse is located a 168 Hayden Rowe Street (Route 85). Free refreshments will be served after the presentation. For more information, contact Ray Gendreau at 508.435.9865. |
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September 6, 2011 — Cameron Anglis, 11, watches as his dad, off-camera, backs up the trailer to load their boat that boasts a 1950s era Evinrude outboard motor at Lake Whitehall. |
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September 6, 2011 — The damage to this vehicle on Ash Street from tropical storm Irene is more clear now that the tree that crushed it has been removed. |
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- September 6, 2011 — A
Woburn Police Officer has been shot after responding to an armed robbery
at Musto Jewelers on
According to authorities, this
morning at approximately 11:06 am, Woburn Police and Massachusetts State
Police received several 911 calls reporting a robbery at Additional police officers from Woburn Police responded to the scene, as well as troopers from the Massachusetts State Police, State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, and a number of area law enforcement agencies. The investigation as well as the search for additional suspects alleged to have been involved the robbery remains ongoing. Press Release NECN Video below:
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September 6, 2011 — The Human Resources department is pleased to announce that it will be having its second annual Retiree Breakfast on Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Hopkinton Senior Center. The Senior Center graciously hosted the event last year and the Human Resources Department is honored that they have agreed to host the event again this year.
The Breakfast will be held from 9:00am-11:00am and will include guests from the local Medicare office and Tufts Health Plan.
If you are a Town of Hopkinton or Hopkinton Public Schools retiree and you wish to attend, please RSVP to Maryrose DeGroot, Human Resources Director at 508-497-3407 or Maryrose@hopkinton.org |
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Governor Deval Patrick Shares Joy
BOSTON – Tuesday, September 6, 2011 – The Office of the Governor issued the following announcement: Governor Deval L. Patrick and First Lady Diane B. Patrick of Massachusetts are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah Baker Patrick to Marco Morgese on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at a small private ceremony at their home in Richmond, Massachusetts. The Governor officiated at the ceremony. The family plans to have a celebration for friends and extended family next summer. |
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Senator Spilka Announces September 12, 2011 Office Hours
Join Senator Spilka and Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka’s District and
Constituent Services Director, for coffee and conversation. They will
update constituents on the latest news and events, and answer any
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Finally Off of the Garage
September 6, 2011 — Workers remove tree-sized limbs that landed on a Grove Street garage from a 70 year-old maple tree. The limbs are large enough as it is, but the trunk, according to the property owner, is about 4 feet across. The entire tree had to come down, as it was split and rotted on the inside. The tree company was only one of two who even responded to the request for a price. |
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All Politics is Local? Hopkinton is 1 of only 16 out of 351 municipalities with local partisan elections
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- September 5, 2011
8:33 pm A Wilson Street caller reported a suspicious vehicle containing youths that sped off...
3:10 am Responding to a caller's complaint of glass being broken in the neighborhood...
12:03 pm Officer William Burchard spoke with the nanny of a child...
3:58 pm An individual reported that a construction worker urinated in front of him and his daughter...
6:20 am A caller reported an individual lying on the ground...
10:34 pm Officer William Burchard located a missing person in his vehicle, who appeared fine and said he did not want to go home... |
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A Special Tribute to Hopkinton Veterans September 5, 2011 — As a way to honor Hopkinton's Veterans of the Armed Forces, the Senior Center, in partnership with the Hopkinton Girl Scouts, Phipps Insurance Agency and others will host a light supper and concert on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Senior Center. Veterans and their families will be treated to a light supper beginning at 4:00 p.m. Directly following the meal, the Natick based New Sound Assembly Chorus will perform. The chorus is part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the world's largest male singing society comprised of nearly 30,000 individuals that form over 800 chapters in North America. They sing American music a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment), in four-part harmony. The 60-minute performance will include patriotic songs inspired to celebrate the contributions and achievement of those who have fought for and protect our freedoms. Following the concert, all are invited to attend the "Taps Vigil" at 7:15 p.m. outside the Senior Center. Veterans are asked to contact the front desk (508) 497-9730 at the Senior Center by Thursday, September 23rd to RSVP regarding your interest in attending the dinner and/or the music concert. |
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Brush disposal area at the recycling center on route 135 on hopkinton, Westborough townline is open again this week Tuesday through Saturday for Brush and Tropical Storm Irene Cleanup; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; All brush, limbs, leaves, branches. |
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911 Memorial the Real Thing Hopkinton Sculptor's Piece Upgraded
September 5, 2011 — On the tenth anniversary of the September 11
attacks, the Town of Norfolk will be unveiling a bronze version of their
9/11 Memorial - One World United for Peace, created by Hopkinton
sculptor Michael Alfano. A ceremony will begin at 1:00 on Town Hill,
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Business is Slowing Down
September 3, 2011 — Above, Detective Timothy Brennan orders a vehicle to the side of the road and in front of his unmarked cruiser today at Main and Ash Streets after checking the speed with a hand-held radar gun. When the traffic eastbound on East Main Street is light, there are fewer vehicles to warn the oncoming drivers of the presence of a police officer; and some do not heed the warning, or are not savvy about it. When traffic is heavy heading east, however, traffic crawls up the hill at the appropriate and signed 25 mph. Detective Brennan issued verbal warnings to the four or so drivers he stopped as the photographer observed, but earlier in the day, one vehicle refused to stop, and despite the best efforts of the other officers on patrol, the low-rider Honda with loud exhaust eluded accountability — this time. |
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in connection with Tuesday’s shooting in
Proposals
for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science projects due
October 15, 2011.
James
F. Coffey selected for the 2012 list of 
mandated by a permit received from the Hopkinton Conservation Commission
and must begin no earlier than September 15th and no later
than October 1st. The exact date can vary from year to year
based upon the level of the lake coming out of the summer. This year it
is anticipated that the draw down will commence on or close to the
September 15th date. A more extensive draw down of the lake
will be conducted this year. Instead of the normal 4-5 foot reduction,
the lake level will be reduced by 7-8 feet in an effort to control the
invasive weeds and to re-build the town boat ramp at Sandy Beach. It is
anticipated that the full draw down level will be reached approximately
December 15th. The period of time that the lake will be at
the lowest level will be as short as possible. If the weather
cooperates, and we have sufficient freezing of the weed roots, the lake
level will be allowed to rise to the normal winter draw down levels,
which is the 4-5 foot reduction. The lake will be allowed to begin
returning to normal winter draw down levels no later than January 15th.
Re-fill of the lake to spring levels will begin with “ice out” or around
March 1st as usual. 
Retiree
Breakfast on Friday
For
voters it is a chance to make a choice in the democratic process, with
Independent candidates and Green Party candidates also looking for a
viable stake hold with the Republicans and Democrats.
was Marie Eldridge (File photo), who served on the Charter Commission
and also served 4 terms on the School Committee. "After the first
election, I ran not as a Democrat or Republican, but as an Independent.
On a local level does it matter if you are Democrat or Republican? Vote
for the person," she said ."There is no need for political designation
on the ballot."
For
Henry Kunicki (File photo), who serves on the Community Preservation
Committee his thoughts on partisan politics remains steadfast. "Those
who want to end partisan politics are often part of a special interest
group that want to push one agenda over the overall interest of the
community, he said. "A good example is the Cedar Swamp group that has
been trying to stop the sewer treatment plant over the wishes of the
town. Partisan politics actually teaches compromise by forcing these
divergent people to work within a group in order to get their agendas
recognized."
