Hopkinton Center for the Arts to Offer 24 Fall Classes

 HOPKINTON, MA (September 1, 2012) --- The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that it will be offering 24 classes during the fall term, including a new Musical Theater Dance class as well as offerings in art, music, theater, and crafts. The fall classes begin the week of September 17 and are for age groups ranging from pre-kindergarten up to adulthood. More information is available www.hopartscenter.org.

“The HCA is experiencing tremendous growth in the number of classes we are offering this year, and with 24 workshops and counting there is bound to be something for everyone,” said Kelly Grill, executive director of the HCA. “Some new offerings include musical theater dance, open mic workshops, and screenplay writing.

Hopkinton's local quilt guild, Marathon Quilters, has focused their 2011-2012 charitable efforts on the Respite Center.  Members worked together to create twin-sized quilts to donate to the Respite Center.  The quilts will be on display at Waterfresh Farms for the month of September.  Fabrics were donated by all guild members, and quilting services for several of the quilts were donated by Christine Meyers, of Dockside Quilting in Hopkinton.  Members who contributed quilts to this project include Yvonne Powell, Janice Roberts, Tobi Hoffman, Linda Grant, Michelle Lenk, Cathleen Dinsmore, Becky MacDonald, Dawn Stewart, and Colleen Barnes.

For more information, please visit the guild website, marathonquilters.com.

ANOTHER ROADWORK NOTICE

On Tuesday September 4th & Wednesday September 5th from 7am–5pm a paving contractor for the Town of Hopkinton will be placing the top and final course of asphalt on Church St, Church PL, Walcott St, Cedar St Ext and a portion of the St John’s Cemetery road weather pending.

Please do not park on the sides of these roads during the construction hours.

The contractor has been made aware that Wednesday is the first day of school here in Hopkinton and to do everything possible not to delay busses or parents driving their children to school and to also be aware of children walking to school.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely, Mike Mansir, Highway Manager

Senator Spilka Hosting 2012 Senior Health and Wellness Fair
Live Strong, Live Long

All MetroWest seniors are welcome to join Senator Karen Spilka at her Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 29th at the Joseph P. Keefe Technical School in Framingham.

This annual event provides a forum for local seniors to learn more about ways they can continue to lead a healthy and active lifestyle and gives them the opportunity to engage in lively discussions about the programs and issues important to their everyday lives.

Throughout the course of the day, seniors will be able to participate in a variety of workshops and presentations aimed at providing important information on senior health programs, benefits, and wellness activities. The Fair will also include a continental breakfast, a hot lunch, and a number of health screenings – all free of charge!

Last year, nearly 300 area seniors attended and space fills up quickly. Those who are interested in attending, please call Puja Mehta, the Senator’s District and Constituent Services Director at (617) 722-1640 to reserve your space by Saturday, September 15th!

If you’re interested in volunteering at this fun event, email Puja at Puja.Mehta@masenate.gov for more information.

WHO Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) Local senior organizations and elder services groups
WHEN Saturday, September 29, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE Joseph P. Keefe Technical School
750 Winter Street
Framingham, MA 01702
WHAT Senator Spilka’s 2012 Senior Health and Wellness Fair

· Variety of workshops, including:
o “Acupuncture for Aches and Pains”
o “Fall Prevention”
o “Health and Wellness Bingo”
o “Creating Concrete Leaf Sculptures”
o “Medicaid”
o “New Trends in Retirement Jobs”
o “Know Your Homecare Provider”
· Free health screenings
· Free continental breakfast and hot lunch
· Booths and exhibits from local senior organizations
· Raffle Drawing

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Hopkinton Public  Schools Opening September 5

August 30, 2012
The Hopkinton Police Department would like to remind everyone that the Hopkinton Public Schools will be opening on Wednesday September 5, 2012
To help protect the children we urge motorists to:
- Slow down near schools and in residential areas
- Obey speed limit of 20 MPH in School Zone when lights are flashing
- Plan for extra travel time if you’ll be traveling during times when children will be traveling to and from school
- Use extra caution at intersections, crosswalks and other locations where children may be walking to and from school
- Always stop for school buses when they are loading or unloading passengers or have stop lights activated
- Always maintain a minimum distance of 100 feet when following a school bus with passengers
The Hopkinton Police Department will be patrolling and enforcing motor vehicles laws to provide a safe trip to and from school for all children. Failure to obey the motor vehicle laws could result in a motorists being fined, some of the potential fines are;
- Failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk – Minimum $200 fine
- Failure to stop for a school bus while loading or unloading students – Minimum $250 fine
- Failure to maintain 100 feet distance while following a school bus – Minimum $35 fine
- Speeding – Minimum $100 fine

ROADWORK NOTICE

A contractor for the Town of Hopkinton will be working on raising structures on Friday August 31, 2012 from approximately 7am-5pm on Church St, Church PL, Walcott St and Cedar St Ext in preparation for placement of the top course of asphalt sometime next week.

Please do not park on the sides of these roads during the construction hours as it may interfere with the needed work. Another notice will go out as soon as the contractor confirms the dates for next week’s paving.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely, Mike Mansir, Highway Manager

Dykema Hopkinton Office Hours

Continuing a tradition that began when she was first elected, Representative Dykema will holding her quarterly office hours in each of the five towns of the 8th Middlesex District next month. 
 
“Being accessible to constituents was a pledge I made when I was first elected,” said Dykema. “ I’ve learned so much from all those who have come to meet with me and I appreciate hearing their thoughts and ideas.” 
 
Residents are encouraged to stop in to the office hours to share concerns, questions and opinions on state issues or simply to chat over a cup of coffee.
 
As always, if the scheduled office hours are not convenient for you, please call the office at (617) 722-2210 or email her aide at leah.robins@mahouse.gov to set up a personal appointment either in the district or at the State House. 

Joseph Denaro, 69

Joseph Denaro of Bedford died on August 28, 2012. Born March 12, 1943, Joseph grew up in Bedford, graduated from the Bedford school system and Fitchburg State College, and received his Master’s degree from the University of Maryland. He taught for 22 years at the University of Maryland, Day Jr. High School in Newton, and Newton North High School. In 1985 he founded, together with his wife Rosanne, Patriot Machine and Eng. Co., Inc., in North Billerica, specializing in the manufacture of precision parts for several industries, including aircraft and medical.

Joseph was the beloved husband of Rosanne (LaVerde) Denaro of Bedford. Loving father of Beth Dilorio and her husband Paul of Bedford, Patrick Denaro and his wife Vikki of Maynard, Krista Mara and her husband John of Bedford, Carleen West of Bedford, and Kelly Stewart of Wakefield. Grandfather of Fritz and Graham Stadtlander; Benjamin and Meredith Denaro; Colby, John, and Kyle Mara; Brianna, Amanda, and Christine West; and Katy and Ryan Stewart. Brother of Ron Denaro and his wife Kathy of Hopkinton and Nancy Denaro of Fitchburg. Son-in-law of Rose LaVerde of Bedford. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be from Shawsheen Funeral Home on Wednesday Sept. 5, 2012 at 10am followed by a Graveside Funeral Service in Shawsheen Cemetery at 11am. Funeral Home visiting hours are on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 from 4pm to 8pm. Relatives and friends invited.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101 or Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923

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Southborough Police Department is seeking the identification of the suspect shown above, who entered Fitzgerald’s General Store located at 110 Southville Road, brandished a knife and removed cash from the register. The suspect is described as a WM, 6’ – 6’3”, 250 – 300 lbs, wearing black pants, a purple shirt, black sunglasses, a black Carhartt wool hat and black boots.
Anyone with information regarding this individual is advised to please contact Southborough PD Detective Sean McCarthy at 508-485-2121.

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MAR’s Charitable Foundation Awards Housing Grants

The MAR ( Mass Assoc. of Realtors) Charitable Foundation awarded $14,500 in grants to a record 15 housing and homeless assistance organizations in Massachusetts at the Board of Directors meeting held recently.

The housing grant program was initiated to complement the volunteer support and financial assistance that local Realtor Associations across Massachusetts are already providing to shelters, soup kitchens, affordable housing agencies, and traditional housing programs in their communities. Project Just Because was one of the recipients that was awarded a $1500.00 grant. Pictured above is Cherylann Lambert President of Project Just Because and Bernie Calvario a Realtor with Coldwell Banker presenting the MAR check to PJB.

In addition “Charity Begins at Home” program raises funds through our Coldwell Banker Cares, the sales associates. For the past several years we have been making an annual donation to Project Just Because during the Holiday season.

Robert H. Anderson, 60

Robert H. Anderson, 60, of Hopkinton, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Agnes (Welch) and Waldo Anderson. He was the husband of 39 years to Dianne (Marshall) Anderson of Hopkinton.

Robert was a 1970 graduate of Framingham South High and attended Bryant College. He was formerly employed by Metrowest News and has worked at
Tufts Health Plan as an IS Production Services Manager for 19 years. Robert was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed spending time in Maine, time spent with friends and family, cooking, traveling, hunting and fishing trips and was handy with tools, creating pens and whistles, which he donated to womens' crisis centers.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Richard Anderson of Hopkinton; a brother, William Anderson and his sister- in- law Ann Ladof of Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Margaret Anderson of Florida; father-in-law, Larry Marshall, and brothers-in-law, Dennis Marshall and his wife Joan and Michael Marshall and his wife Linda. He also leaves behind his nieces, nephews and their families as well as his pets, Bonnie and Clyde. He is predeceased by a brother, Ralph Anderson and his pets,
Pat and Sootie. Special thanks to the staff at Metrowest Medical Center and Radiation Department, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Charles River Oncology, and Metrowest Homecare and Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 9-10a.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe Street. A 10:00 a.m. funeral home service will take place following visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Metrowest Homecare and Hospice, 85 Lincoln St. Framingham, MA 01702 or Greyhound Friend, Inc. 167 Saddle Hill Rd. Hopkinton, MA 01748 (Greyhound.org)

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Muench-Martin Wedding

On August 12, 2012 Roberta Harris Muench and Robert Martin were married overlooking the ocean at the Phelan-Beckett residence in Middletown, RI. The wedding party was comprised of their children: Lia Martin, Christopher Martin, Rachel Muench and Roland Muench; who gave the bride away. A close friend, Helen Doona Caudill, officiated. The celebration continued in the Safari Room at the OceanCliff Resort in Newport, RI. The Martins traveled to Asbury Park, NJ and then onto the Outer Banks of North Carolina for their honeymoon. Robert is the owner of Speedytune, an automotive repair business located in Worcester, MA. Roberta is employed as an investigator. They will reside in Hopkinton, MA. 

70 Artists at Common on September 15

The 38th Annual Polyarts Festival will be held at the Hopkinton Common on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10-4.  We are thrilled to feature over 70 artisans as well as local non-profits and music.  Polyarts is a non-profit organization that organizes this festival in order to raise money to give (2) $1000 scholarships to graduating HHS seniors pursuing the arts in college. 

The Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union   

Presents 3rd Annual Cycle for Autism Awareness

To benefit the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism

The 3rd Annual Cycle for Autism Awareness event is a Thirty-mile bicycle ride on Sunday, September 30, 2012 to benefit the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. The ride begins at 9:30 AM at the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union in Milford – and takes bikers on a scenic route through the Blackstone Valley Corridor.  All riders will receive a t-shirt. Post-race festivities include a BBQ and numerous raffle prizes.

The Foundation's mission is to aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; and to serve as a clearinghouse and communications center for new programs and services developed for individuals with autism.

Where:  Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union
              159 South Main Street Milford, MA 01757

Registration:

• Registration fee $25 + $100 fundraising minimum

• Registration closing date September 28th at 11:59 PM

Additional Information:

• Rain or shine

• All riders must bring own helmet, spare tube, pump, and water

• Early check-in will be September 29th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Double Tree Hotel in Milford
                  

For more information about the 3rd Annual Cycle for Autism Awareness please visit www.flutiefoundation.org

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Body of Man Found Under Bourne Bridge

Massachusetts State Police units, along with units from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Coast Guard, have responded to the Cape Cod Canal, under the Bourne Bridge, to recover the body of a man who apparently jumped or fell from the bridge. The incident occurred at approximately 9:25 a.m. The investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time. Wikipedia file photo by JPO.

UPDATED:

The body of the man in the above incident was recovered by the US Army Corps of Engineers, which oversees the Bourne Bridge. The body was transported to Tobey Hospital in Wareham, where ER personnel worked on him. The man was pronounced deceased at 10:18 a.m. Initial investigation and examination revealed no obvious signs of fatal trauma beyond that sustained from entering the water.

A witness came to the State Police Barracks in Bourne to report that a man was scaling the fence on the Bourne Bridge. As a dispatcher began sending patrols to the bridge, callers to the barracks reported that a man had just jumped from the bridge. A subsequent investigation by State Police located his vehicle near the bottom of the bridge.

The deceased has been identified as a 41-year-old Wareham man. Preliminary investigation by Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police along with the State Police Detective Unit for the Cape andIslands and the State Police Crime Scene Services Section suggest his death was a suicide. State Police generally do not identify victims of suicide. No further information will be released.