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Hopkinton High School Principal Appointed

Hopkinton, MA

4/12/2013

Hopkinton Interim Superintendent, Dr. Steven Hiersche, is pleased to announce that he has appointed Michael Cournoyer as Hopkinton High School’s next principal.

Mr. Cournoyer holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Worcester State College, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education from the University of Lowell.  He is currently the Principal for Holliston High School. He previously served as Assistant Principal of Hopkinton High School, and began his career in education as a high school health teacher at Southbridge High School.

Occupants Wearing Seatbelts Escape Death in High Speed Rollover on Pike in Hopkinton

April 12, 2013 — Yesterday, at 2:50 p.m., troopers from the State Police Barracks in Weston received numerous calls for a motor vehicle crash on Route 90 westbound in Hopkinton. The 911 callers reported that it was a single vehicle that rolled over numerous times. On arrival troopers found a 2001 Jeep Cherokee that had come rest on its passenger side in the far left lane. Westborough and Southborough EMS were requested to the scene for injuries to both the operator and his passenger.

The operator, Nicholas Casey, 53, of Marblehead was transported to U-Mass Medical Center with incapacitating but non-fatal injuries. The passenger, Kimberly O’Connor, 41, of Geneva, Illinois was also transported with non-fatal injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation and it appears both occupants were wearing their seatbelts but motor vehicle charges are not being ruled out.

Several lanes were taken to allow for rendering medical assistance and clean up by Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The road was completely clear in just under an hour. Traffic was backed up for close to five miles before the crash site was cleared.

Noteworthy to Perform at Symphony Hall

Noteworthy, the all women Hopkinton High School select choir, will be performing in the MICCA Gold Medal showcase performance at Boston's Symphony Hall on Saturday, April 13th, at 9:20 AM.  The performance is free and open to the public.

MICCA Festival 2013

The Bands, Orchestra and Choruses of the High School and 8th grade participated in the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Festival this past weekend. The groups were evaluated by nationally recognized clinicians against a musical performance standard. 

A Gold Medal represents a Superior Performance; Silver Medal, Excellent Performance; Bronze, Good Performance; and a Medal of Merit; Fair Performance.

Results of the High School Groups:

Noteworthy (HS Women's Select Choir) Gold Medal

HS String Orchestra, Bronze Medal

HS Rep Band, Bronze Medal

HS Concert Band, Silver Medal

HS Chorus, Silver Medal

HS Men's Choir, Silver Medal

Results of the Middle School Groups

8th Grade Chorus, Silver Medal

8th Grade Band, Silver Medal

8th Grade String Orchestra, Bronze Medal

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NORAD to conduct exercise flights over southern Massachusetts

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct exercise flights today as they practice intercept and identification procedures. The exercise will take place over southern Massachusetts.  Although they are scheduled for the morning, the flights could be delayed due to weather concerns.

The flights are scheduled to take place in the area between Providence, R.I. and Plymouth, Mass. People in this area may hear and/or see NORAD-controlled fighter jets in close proximity to a military or military contracted aircraft, which will be taking on the role of aircraft of interest.

In order to test responses, systems and equipment, NORAD continuously conducts exercises with a variety of scenarios, including airspace restriction violations, hijackings and responding to unknown aircraft. All NORAD exercises are carefully planned and closely controlled.

NORAD has conducted exercise flights of this nature throughout Canada and the U.S. since the start of Operation Noble Eagle, the command’s response to the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.

NORAD is the bi-national Canadian and American command that provides maritime warning, aerospace warning and aerospace control for Canada and the United States. The command has three subordinate regional headquarters: the Alaskan NORAD Region at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska; the Canadian NORAD Region at Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg, Manitoba; and the Continental NORAD Region at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.

For more information about NORAD, refer to http://www.norad.mil/Home.html.

Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/noradnorthcom.

For more information about NORAD intercept procedures, refer to the FAA website at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ATpubs/AIM/Chap5/aim0506.html.

Eyes on Owls
at Weston Nurseries
in Hopkinton
Sunday, April 14th
11:00 am & 1:00 pm
Cost: $7 per person. Limited Seating!

Everyone loves owls! Yet, how many of us
have ever seen a live owl up close?

Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson in sharing their passion for owls! They will introduce you to the owls of New England and beyond. You’ll learn the field marks, signs and naturalist’s skills that you can use to find wild owls without disturbing them, while introducing you to six live owls up close. Everyone is treated to a hooting lesson, as well as tips on how to attract and protect owls near you. Explore the world of owls with two talented naturalists and six lively owls, whose pursuits both near and far make this interactive program fun and educational!

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Hopkinton Republicans to Caucus and Meet Friday, April 12th

^{The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee is seeking caucus candidates for the upcoming Town Elections. Hopkinton Republicans interested in serving as elected town officials can be placed on the May 20th ballot by running in our caucus.  To be placed on the Republican caucus ballot, contact Ken Weismantel, Chairman by Thursday, April 11th. There are several open positions where candidates have not indicated their intentions to run by submitting nomination papers.  We are  actively recruiting candidates.}

^{We  are  pleased  to  announce that in addition  to the Republicans that have submitted nomination papers, John  Ferrari and Todd  Holbrook have put  their names on the  Republican Caucus Ballot  to be  elected  to the  Planning  Board.  Both candidates have experience that well qualifies them for the Planning Board. John is the Chairman of Hopkinton’s Permanent Building Committee. Todd served previously on the Zoning Advisory Committee and was the Chairman of the Planning Board in Falmouth, ME before moving to Hopkinton.}

^{The HRTC Caucus is from 5 to 7 pm in Room 211 of the Town Hall on Friday April 12th.  All registered Republicans and unenrolled voters are welcome to vote in our caucus.  Come to the caucus, vote and leave.  Or stay for the monthly HRTC meeting which begins at 7 pm.}

^{The  discussions will focus on how  we  will support  our Republican candidates  for  town  office, town issues on the upcoming  Town Meeting warrant and the  upcoming US Senate  primary election.} 

Hopkinton Running Club presents the
1st Annual Ashland State Park Trail Race

Saturday June 8th, 2013

 Park Gates Open 7:00 am
On-Site Registration 7-7:45 am
Race Start Time 8:00 am, Awards 9:30 am

Course Description:  
This is a great course! Novice runners will find it challenging but not too dangerous while more experienced runners will find it just right with many sections to really open it up and enjoy some speed! There are 2 distances being run - a 5K and a 10K. The 10K simply runs 2 loops on the 5K course.
All proceeds go to the Boston Children's Hospital League.
Contact: Race Director - Jerry Hughes jeromebhughes@yahoo.com 774-278-0495

REMINDER:

HS Students to Talk About Their Displayed Artwork

April 11 at HCA

 7:00 to 9:00 p.m

HOPKINTON, MA (March 28, 2013) --- On April 11 the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) will be hosting a panel discussion featuring high school students whose artwork is on display at The Hopkinton High School Honors Arts Show.  Artists Lauren Ballantyne, Helen Gao, Katherine Ronan, Alexis Stefano, Jill Tomlinson, Aleck Venegas, and Lynette Winsham will speak about their creative processes and answer questions.  All are invited to this free event, which runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  The Hopkinton High School Honors Art Show runs from March 28 to April 19 at the HCA, 98 Hayden Rowe Street.

“Every year I am impressed with the talent that is exhibited at this show,” said Kris Waldman, artistic director at HCA.  “The quality of the art work is amazing – you would never know the artists are high school students.  It will be very interesting to hear what they have to say about the art they have created.” 

Sock Hop on Friday

Nancy L. Drawe

(Punky)

Are you ready to ROCK ‘N ROLL?  (File photo, above) The Hopkinton Senior Center ready for the Sock Hop that will be held at the center on Friday, April 12, from 7-11 pm.    The Great Room is going to be transformed into a blast from the past with all kinds of 50’s/60’s decorations.   This is the center’s THIRD Sock Hop and it’s going to be AWESOME!  The Reminisants, making their third appearance, will once again be playing the sounds of the 50’s and 60’s—remember Runaround Sue?  At The Hop?  Surfin’ USA?  In the Still of the Night?  The Twist?  This is music that everyone loves!  Get all your family and friends together and come join us for a great night of fun and dancing!  Dress up in your glad rags—poodle skirts, saddle shoes, rolled up jeans, neck scarves, white shirts, bobby sox, circle skirts—anything from the era of the 50’s and 60’s!   Remember the dances from that time?  The Mashed Potato, The Swim, The Pony, Hand Jive and who can forget, The Twist!    This event is not just for seniors or Hopkinton residents; all ages and residents from other towns may attend.  Tickets are available at the senior center and are $12 each—light refreshments will be served.   So, let’s get rockin’ and rollin’ at theHopkinton Senior Center’s SOCK HOP!   For more information, call the center at 508-497-9730.

That’s it for now, so if you have any comments or suggestions, you can email me at Punkala@aol.com.  Until next time, have a great week! 

Hopkinton Historical Society &

the Ashland Historical Society Presentation

On Sunday, April 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., please join the Hopkinton Historical Society and the Ashland Historical Society at the Ashland Historical Society, 2 Myrtle Lane, Ashland.

Brian Plumb, a Hopkinton resident, will presents his new picture book of the Wayside Inn, show slides and tell the stories behind the pictures. 

•  In 1716, David Howe of the Hopkinton Howes, began what was then called a "house of entertainment” along the Old Boston Post Road, one of the first mail routes in the country (operating since 1673). 

•  Known as Howe’s Tavern, the Inn was an expansion of Howe’s own private home.  Business thrived by way of the busy coach traffic to and from the cities of Boston, Worcester, and New York. 

•  In 1746, David Howe passed the family business to his son, Ezekiel, who led the Sudbury Minute and Militia to Concord center at the beginning of the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. 

•  Each generation expanded the Inn’s main building as business thrived. 

•  Learn about Henry Ford and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's involvement

•  Come hear more about the history of the Wayside Inn and its local connections via the Howe family of Hopkinton.

•  Program is free & refreshments will be provided after the program

For more information contact Ray Gendreau (Hopkinton Historical Society), email ray1942@Verizon.net or phone 508-435-9865

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TOWN OF HOPKINTON

Town Manager/Board of Selectmen’s Office

18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748

508-497-9700

                 Hopkinton Residents

Please do your part this Spring and Summer to help protect our Town’s waterways, wetlands and drinking water aquifers.

·         Consider using environmentally friendly fertilizers and pesticides for your yard;

·         Clean-up and properly dispose of pet waste;

·         Avoid flushing pharmaceutical and over-the-counter medications; and

·         Adhere to lawn watering guidelines issued by the Town Water Department.

For further information, please visit our website: http://www.hopkintonma.gov/home/government/boards/conservation

  or contact the Conservation Office at 508-497-9757.  Thank you.

The Hopkinton Conservation Commission

Town of Hopkinton Hires New Parks & Recreation Director

     The Town of Hopkinton welcomes its new Parks and Recreation Director, Jennifer Floyd.  Ms. Floyd is slated to step into her new role on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. 

Ms. Floyd comes to us with more than eight years experience in the field.  Her most recent position was with the Town of Belmont where she worked for nearly five (5) years as the Town’s Park and Recreation Coordinator.  In addition, Ms. Floyd was also the Social Staff Director for the Eastover Resort and Conference Center.  She has also held numerous volunteer assignments with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) Strides for Change of Boston; the Children’s Physical Development Clinic; and the Massachusetts Special Olympics. 

Ms. Floyd will assume her responsibilities in the Park and Recreation Office located at Hopkinton’s Town Hall on 18 Main Street.

TOWN OF HOPKINTON
Public Hearing Notice
Appropriation Committee
Wednesday April 24, 2013
Hopkinton Town Hall, Room 211
6:30 PM
The Appropriation Committee will hold a public hearing to present the
FY2014 comprehensive town budget, Wednesday April 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM
in the Hopkinton Town Hall in Room 211.

Support for Amy Ritterbusch

    Letter to the Editor:

My name is Amy Mick and my husband Troy and I are writing in support of Amy Ritterbusch for School Committee.  I have been fortunate to work with Amy in several different volunteer roles within the HPTA, and what always comes through is Amy’s dedication to the schools.  Between the time she spends attending school committee meetings, and researching areas of interest and/or concern we are  confident that she would be able to transition seamlessly into the role, and know that she is aware and comfortable with the enormous time commitment School Committee Members need to volunteer.

Amy has a strong background, both professionally and in her many volunteer roles, in communications.  With the many challenges and projects that the School Committee deals with on an annual basis it would be a huge asset to have someone with Amy’s communication background to help keep the community abreast of the issues that the School Committee is working on, opportunities for the community to weigh in and progress being made.

Amy and her husband Tim have been in Hopkinton for nine years, and in that time they have both volunteered their time to help the community, especially the kids in town, whether it be the schools, scouting or youth athletics.  Their children are spread throughout our great schools, and Amy is familiar with the different challenges that face our children in the different schools. She will be ready to immediately jump in and make an impact, and help improve the communication to the community.

We would encourage you to take the time to speak to Amy and learn more about why she wants to get involved.  And then we hope you will join us in voting for Amy Ritterbusch for School Committee.

Respectfully,

Amy and Troy Mick

11 Smith Road

April 9, 2013

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