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Teamwork August 2, 2012 — Hopkinton Police Dispatch Trainer/Special Officer Luis Gonzalez was part of the team Downtown today coordinating traffic around construction areas. Above, he makes sure the equipment has access to Main Street, and the vehicles stay off of Walcott Street. |
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5:04 pm Officer
Gregg DeBoer checked and spoke with a female who was
standing on the bridge on Fruit Street after a passerby
called concerned. She was watching the train.
3:19 pm Officer Timothy Brennan assisted the Fire Department with an oil tanker that had heavy smoke coming from it on the side of West Main Street. 2:39 pm Officer Gregg DeBoer assisted the Fire Department with a hydro seeding trailer that flipped over on West Main Street. There were no injuries. |
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Uncommonly
Hopkinton
Shakespeare Under the StarsFirst in a series begins Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 7:30 pm August 1, 2012 — "This is like the drive-in," said one observer during ESL's dress rehearsal this evening, "where you arrive when the sky is bright, and it becomes dark during the show. And you can sit around with the family on blankets." There will be no problem seeing the actors in their brightly decorated costumes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, even if it does get a little dark, because the amphitheater will be professionally lit. NOTE: The start time should read 7:30 pm |
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Trailer Roll-over August 1, 2012 — A landscaper's hydro-seeding trailer decided it would be good to be in the lead, but only got this far on West Main Street near the new commercial development today. The trailer was removed 30 minutes later. |
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10:57 pm Officer
John Moran placed traffic cones around a tree limb that was
blocking part of the roadway on Cross Street.
8:10 pm A walk-in from Cedar Street spoke with Sgt. Michael Sutton regarding possible larceny by check. 5:10 pm A caller reported that a vehicle crashed into a house on Pond Street. Three units responded and advised that there was no personal injury. The vehicle was towed and a message was left for the building inspector. 4:29 pm Officer Aaron O'Neil checked and spoke with the operator of a suspicious motor vehicle on Curtis Road. 12:41 am Officer Jacob Campbell assisted the Upton Police Department with a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. |
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857-DOT-8000 live as of August 1, 2012
Press Release:
Boston (Wednesday, August 1, 2012) — Today, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced a new telephone number for Registry of Motor Vehicles business and transactions, 857-DOT-8000/857-368-8000.
The number is live today and serves the RMV’s Call Center
which answers, based on 2011 call volumes, an average of
45,000 calls each month.
“The Call Center is one part of our customer-service
oriented operation and serves a population accustomed to
receiving assistance and performing transactions with a
helpful voice on the other end of the line,” said Registrar
of Motor Vehicles Rachel Kaprielian.
Over the next year, customers will become familiar with the
857-DOT area code and exchange as MassDOT offices across the
Commonwealth transition to the new number. The telephone
transition will result in annual phone bill and maintenance
savings of approximately $422,000.
“Transportation Reform continues with 857-DOT,” said MassDOT
Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. “We are replacing the
antiqued and redundant telecom systems of the RMV, Turnpike,
MassHighway and Executive Office of Transportation to
realize significant savings and improve customer service.”
The RMV’s new telephone number, 857-DOT-8000 is being
advertised inside Registry branches, on the MBTA system and
through the Highway Division’s digital billboard PSA program
throughout the month of August.
The RMV reminds customers that there are two dozen
transactions that may be performed online at mass.gov/RMV.
For transportation news and updates
visit MassDOT at our website: www.mass.gov/massdot,
blog: www.mass.gov/blog/transportation,
or follow MassDOT on twitter at
www.twitter.com/massdot
EDITOR'S NOTE: The RMV website link is ALWAYS available in the drop-down menu at the top. Choose "Government and Transportation." |
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A Few Words from Town Hall Signing July 31, 2012 — Legacy Farms signed papers today with the town officially notifying Hopkinton that it has begun to use its overlay OSMUD (Open Space Mixed Use Development) zoning , which in effect terminated the underlying zoning, which was agricultural. In the video below, Ken Weismantel, Planning Board Chairman and Roy S. MacDowell Jr. say a few words about the transition. On this day, developers Wood Partners, under the newly formed Legacy Farms Apartments, LLC, purchased from Legacy Farms a parcel on the Legacy Farms South Road for $7.5 million. They plan to turn the first spade within weeks to build 240 apartments. Pulte homes is also expected to close in August (see map previous story below) to begin construction on 270 single homes in the way of single family structures, condos, duplexes and simplexes.
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ROADWORK UPDATE Roadwork is set to resume on the following streets beginning Wednesday August 1st. Hayden Rowe St – From Chestnut St to College St. Wednesday & Thursday. Grove St – From Main St to just past Leonard St. Wednesday- Friday. Walcott St – From Main St to C St. Tuesday-Friday.
Roadwork is set to begin on Wednesday August 1st
and last for approximately three weeks on,
Cedar St Ext – 1400’ west of Cordaville Rd to the Southborough line.
Roadwork began on Tuesday
July 31st and will last for approximately
three weeks on, Church St – Full length. Church PL – Full length. Work hours on Hayden Rowe St & Grove St will be 9am-3pm. All other roads will be 7am-5pm. Please do not park along the sides of these roads during construction hours as it will prevent the contractors from completing their work. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your cooperation during these construction projects. Sincerely, Mike Mansir, Highway Manager |
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A Man's World July 31, 2012 — Two and a half year-old Dominic and 15 month-old Tammer enjoy a ride on scenic Hayden Rowe Street today this afternoon from Dad, Joe Barbieri. |
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$7,500,000 Parcel
sold! Legacy Farms sells one parcel of Legacy Farms South to Legacy Farms Apartments LLC July 31, 2012 — Years of hard work planning, politicking, schmoozing, selling, negotiating, marketing and lawyering have paid off for Roy C. MacDowell Jr. and his group, Legacy Farms, as Legacy Farms Apartments LLC, an Atlanta entity formed by developers, Wood Partners, has purchased part of the southern parcel for $7.5 million today, outlined in red, below. More in a while. |
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Youth Coordinator to Speak at
Senior Center
Wednesday, August 8,
10 a.m.
Jean Vazza,
Hopkinton Youth and Family Services
Coordinator, will discuss ways to
communicate and build relationships with
teens. Teenagers who have strong
relationships with grandparents have fewer
behavior problems than those who don't,
according to Jean. Communication is
paramount in establishing trust and respect
with young people who are often
misunderstood.
While the program is geared to
grandparents, Jean will answer questions and
discuss subjects of interest to all ages.
Please call the Senior Center at
(508)497-9730 to sign up.
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HPS Press Release
Interim Superintendent to Assume Role on August 1,
2012 7/30/2012 — The Hopkinton School Committee is pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement with Dr. Steven Hiersche to serve as the Interim Superintendent of Schools for the 2012-2013 school year. School Committee Chair, Nancy Alvarez Burdick, reported that "The Committee is looking forward to having Dr. Hiersche join the leadership team. Having a veteran Superintendent with both mentoring and management experience will positively affect this year's priority mandates and initiatives, which will improve learning for all students in Hopkinton."
Dr. Hiersche will assume the Interim Superintendent
position as of August 1, 2012. The 11 month-contract
provides a salary of $142,083.00 with benefits.
The Office of the Superintendent will be arranging
opportunities for the staff and community to meet
Dr. Hiersche, and will announce the schedule within
the next few weeks. |
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Wonder Dog
July 30, 2012 — Odin the pit bull mix is not
really flying, but has jumped at full speed off
of a dock at Hopkinton State Park and is ready
for a big splash. His owner, Mike Shear, got him
from Bay Path Humane Society, but says Odin
learned how to fly on his own.
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High Mileage
July 30, 2012 — Although this gull over
Hopkinton State Park looks a bit weary from
wear, it had no trouble flying across the entire
reservoir.
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GOVERNOR PATRICK SIGNS GAMING COMPACT WITH MASHPEE
WAMPANOAG TRIBE
“I thank the Legislature for approving the Compact
with the Mashpee Wampanoags,” said Governor Patrick.
“This is an important milestone and a good deal for
both the Commonwealth and the Tribe. It respects the
inherent rights of the Tribe while adhering to the
principles set forth in the Expanded Gaming Act. Now
we turn our attention to the federal government and
final approval of the Compact and the Tribe's land
in trust application."
The
Compact, which includes significant concessions by
the Commonwealth, establishes the relationship
between the Tribe and the Commonwealth for the
operation of a tribal casino in Taunton and sets
out, in detail, a structure for the operation of
such a casino. The Compact was executed on July 12,
2012 with the federally-recognized sovereign Mashpee
Wampanoag Tribe and approved by the Legislature on
July 26, 2012.
“I commend Governor Patrick for his negotiation with
the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on what is a very strong
and fair compact,” said House Speaker Robert A.
DeLeo. “While these terms are in the best interest
of both the Commonwealth and the Tribe, this Compact
represents another step forward for Massachusetts’
economy.”
"This
is a great day in the history of the Mashpee
Wampanoag Tribe, the People of the First Light. We
thank the Governor and the Legislature for the
seriousness and cooperative spirit with which they
approached this historic Compact," said Mashpee
Wampanoag Chairman Cedric Cromwell. "This brings us
another step closer to achieving economic
self-sufficiency for the Mashpee Wampanoag people
while providing much-needed jobs and revenue to
Taunton, Southeastern Massachusetts and the
Commonwealth as a whole."
“I would like to thank Governor Patrick’s office and
the Legislature for working together with the
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to reach a completed
Compact, “ said Taunton Mayor Thomas C. Hoye Jr.
“This is a vital step in the process of bringing
economic opportunity and employment potential to
Taunton and Southeastern Massachusetts.”
The
Commonwealth and the Mashpee Wampanoag negotiated
the Compact over the course of several months. As a
tribal government, the Mashpee Wampanoag is not
subject to the recently passed Expanded Gaming Act.
In exchange for several concessions from the state,
the Compact establishes guidelines for a potential
tribal casino that are consistent with the policies
and principles outlined in the Expanded Gaming Act:
• A
newly formed Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) will be
the primary regulator of the Facility’s gaming
operations, subject to oversight and concurrent
regulation by Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC)
and National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).
• The
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) authorizes a
Tribe to conduct any gaming that is legally
authorized in the state. Therefore, the Compact
authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to operate
casino-style ("Class III") games allowed elsewhere
in the Commonwealth, excluding live horse racing.
• The
Compact agrees that the tribal facility will be
non-smoking.
• The
Compact includes a revenue allocation equal to 21.5
percent of gross gaming revenue from the Tribe to
the Commonwealth. This allocation will address the
impact costs of a new facility and is agreed to in
consideration of concessions made by the
Commonwealth.
• The
Commonwealth will distribute any revenue allocation
in a manner consistent with the Expanded Gaming Act,
including dedicating funds for mitigation in
communities affected by a casino.
• The
Compact is for a 15-year term, with an automatic
renewal for an additional 15-year term unless either
party provides notice for modification or
nonrenewal.
The
Commonwealth agrees in the Compact to several
concessions to the Tribe. First, the Commonwealth
agreed to enter into the Compact before the Tribe’s
federal land in trust process was completed, and
will advocate for Compact approval by the Secretary
of the Interior. The Administration will also
actively support the Tribe’s pending land-in-trust
applications for Taunton and Mashpee.
The
Compact also advances the Commonwealth’s stated
priority of regional economic development while
protecting public safety and public health, ensuring
strong regulatory oversight, supporting host and
surrounding communities and providing quality
employee benefits. The Compact includes the
following additional provisions:
• The
Commonwealth is granted jurisdiction and may
prosecute under its laws and in its courts any
violations of its gaming laws, other crimes against
the facility's gaming operations or any other crimes
occurring at the facility, just as it can for
commercial facilities.
• The
Tribe agrees to contribute to the Public Health
Trust Fund.
• The
Massachusetts Gaming Commission will have the right
to inspect the facility, all gaming activity and all
related records.
• The
Tribe has agreed to an inter-governmental agreement
with the host community to mitigate the impact of
the facility’s construction.
• Pursuant
to federal law, the Tribe must conduct an
Environmental Impact Study (EIS) under NEPA, which
includes a comprehensive analysis of the
environmental, infrastructure, educational,
cultural, social and economic impacts of the
facility on the region.
• The
Tribe must consent to jurisdiction of the agencies
responsible for enforcing the state worker's
compensation and unemployment insurance laws.
• The
Tribe will provide employees with health care
benefits that meet or exceed standards set forth in
state health care laws.
The
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has identified Taunton as a
location for a gaming facility and reached an
agreement with the City that was approved by voters
in June. Before a facility can open at the location,
the Tribe must have land placed in-trust with the
United States Department of the Interior.
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Three People, Two
Vehicles
July 30, 2012 — Two older people were injured as
a result of this two-vehicle collision at the
intersection of Main and Pleasant Streets this
afternoon, and were taken to the hospital.
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