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 Town Meeting Concludes on Day 2by Robert Falcione May 8, 2013 — The 2013 Annual Town Meeting ended its second day much like it began, by voting on Articles without the necessary quorum of 100, a procedure that Town Moderator Dr. Bruce Karlin said was allowed because no money was involved. Once the quorum was reached, the first few Articles were without much controversy; fingerprinting bylaw for ice cream vendors, $150,000 for ADA compliance, $300,000 for an improved Lakeshore Drive culvert and $428,000 for several DPW vehicles. But when it came to a $175,000 street sweeper, Ken Weismantel asked how the Selectmen voted. "We believe the solution is $35,000 worth of repairs. We voted against it," said Selectmen Chair Ben Palleiko. Town Meeting then did the very same. Water Sewer Manager Eric Carty presented the reasons behind a $125,000 request for tank inspections as well as a device to mix the water in the tank to prevent the effects of some of the water sitting at the top degrading from heat. The meeting voted another $450,000 for a replacement sewer main on Flanders Road in Westborough, the town's 50 % share of the cost. Town Meeting voted $65,000 to stabilize the part of slope on North Mill Street in the town's right of way that became exposed as a result of the old mill being torn down. Voters unanimously approved adding $240,000 to $700,000 previously appropriated for the design and replacement of 2,500' of the Main Street water main. Voters gave a unanimous thumbs-up to pay $250,000 for a study to replace the DPW facility on Wood Street. "It is not about needs, it is responsibility," said Dan McIntyre. The DPW also got $36,000 for a standby generator. Selectman Michelle Gates called the $176,000 price tag for Town Hall upgrades a "want-to--have" not a "need-to-have" and voters nixed that Article 38. Voters did, however, pass a $100,000 appropriation for phase 2 of the envelope repairs for Town Hall. CPC money, $939,330 of it, got approved to place in various "buckets" and another $733,300 to support nine items on its list. The largest ticket was for $260,000 for improvements to Sandy Beach. Fingerprinting of ice cream vendors and amendments to the sex offender bylaws due to changes in case law passed. An Article (43) seeking to force town permitting departments to inform applicants if their property is 75 or more years-old and under the demolition delay bylaw passed despite some indignant opposition. If a Hopkinton home is 75 or more years-old, it may not be demolished until a review by the Historical Commission to determine if there is a way to save it. Some builders and homeowners apparently have learned about the bylaw only after getting all of the other permits. However, Town Meeting shot down another proposal to extend the delay from six to twelve months. "If you can't figure it out in six months, you won't figure it out in twelve," said resident Doug Resnick, an attorney who represents many people who appear before the town's permitting boards. A one-year moratorium on medical marijuana facilities passed, as did a zoning change at 169 West Main Street from Rural Business to Business.
By far, the most disappointed of all petitioners were Water
Fresh Farm owners Jeff Barton and Phil Todaro, who wanted to
change their zoning from Marilyn "Cookie" Carlson (photo, right, at mic), who lives across from the facility, said, "It has already impacted us with the traffic." Some minor zoning changes sailed through, including the ability to hang banners over Main Street for civic and non-profit organizations. "A banner advertising Town Meeting might have gotten a few more people here," chided Moderator Bruce Karlin to the dwindling crowd. The rezoning of parcels on Lumber Street (Article 55) were put on hold while the town continues to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with the proposed developer. Article 57 allowing stand-alone Photovoltaic facilities passed, as did Article 58, giving the Board of Selectmen the ability to negotiate a lease for two parcels of the town-owned land on Fruit Street, despite attempts by CPC Chair Henry Kunicki to grab a nearly half million dollar reimbursement for his Committee with claims the parcels were purchased with CPC money. The last Article of major note was the paving and property acquisition for a parking lot behind Bill's Pizza. Debate was halted at this late hour by a motion to "Move the Question" even though several people stood in line to speak. The "no-cost" article passed, which was followed by the reopening of Article 7, which funded the endeavor in part with a vote for $130,000. Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting WARRANT ARTICLES AND MOTIONS See them, and more, HERE |
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Support for Ellen Scordino
I write this letter of support for Ellen
Scordino as an early childhood educator, local owner of a small
business and mom of five children in our schools. On paper
the candidates for School Committee appear similar. Both
candidates are excellent people who care deeply about our
schools and are working moms who have volunteered in numerous
ways. It is the role they have played and the positions they
have taken on the key issues that differentiates them.
As a SC member you must be willing to put aside your personal
interests and focus on the general will of the people. Like an
overwhelming majority of Hopkinton residents, Ellen is not
willing to entertain the option of districting now or in the
future. Ellen understands the unique fabric of our
community and will work to keep us united as one.
Class sizes are a concern for all parents. Ellen is
committed to reviewing class sizes as a system wide initiative
and institute policies that allow the school district to adjust
annually based on growth projections and actual enrollments.
School Committee officials are charged with disseminating
information and implementing policies that impacts thousands of
students across all grade levels. Ellen has the vision to
look beyond her immediate radar screen to the broader school
community and its collective needs.
I am convinced that Ellen will be a strong
voice for the majority due to her background and ability to
build consensus. She understands that we want top schools, but
we cannot cut anyone a “blank check” to achieve that end. Ellen
is also an adept public speaker and won’t get flustered when
facing tough issues. Ellen
is level headed, articulate and efficient. If there is
duplication and waste- Ellen will uncover it and problem solve
to eliminate or reduce it. She will offer a new voice and help
us work as ONE town together to
find solutions for the next generation of learners.
Please join me and vote for the candidate
that represents the views of the majority of Hopkinton
residents, Ellen
Scordino, on Monday May 20th! Thank you!
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Support for Ellen Scordino Editor: My son John and his wife Brenda, their two school age girls and I have called Hopkinton home for over a dozen years. We are endorsing Ellen Scordino for School Committee for many reasons, but one primary reason is her promise to advocate for all taxpayers, not just simply the school centric.
Ellen has spent many hours with me and speaking to those of my generation. She seeks ideas from all taxpayers, not just those of school age children. It is comforting to know that Ellen will act as an advocate for all, weighing the cost/benefit of every decision to every type of taxpayer. She promises to maintain the great quality of our schools, vying to keep them the best in the country, while, in turn, protecting our real estate values. She also intends to ‘peel back the curtain’, finding better and leaner ways to deliver a top tier education to our young.
We believe Ellen Scordino has what it takes; please join us on May 20 to vote.
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Town Meeting, Day One Above, Assistant to the Town Manager, Jamie Hellen, helps School Committee Chair Nancy Burdick with some technical aspects of her presentation. by Robert Falcione May 7, 2013 — Annual Town Meeting 2013 began later than advertised last evening, waiting for a quorum of 100 voters to pass through the registration gauntlet. But despite getting bogged down on some matters, the body of people, sometimes called the "purest form of democracy," argued their way to Article 24 of 68 on the Town Warrant. The first controversial item was the town budget, onto which longtime Town Meeting participant and current Planning Board Chairman Ken Weismantel tried to amend by adding $100,000 toward roadway repair. "This is the first time I've seen you try to add to a budget," quipped Town Moderator Dr. Bruce Karlin. The amendment was defeated. School Department representatives attempted to not-so-artfully dodge a query by resident Carol DeVeuve, who asked if an amount of money were not spent for its intended purpose, would it be returned or kept. Several unsatisfactory answers by school representatives evoked snickers and some outright laughs from the audience. Mrs. DeVeuve was persistent. "Will you spend them elsewhere?" she asked again, noting that her question had yet to be answered. "There will undoubtedly be other needs," answered Ralph Dumas, Director of Finance for the School Department, to outright laughter, affirming for many in the room, a widely held belief that the School Department lacks fiscal conservatism. "So, you keep the money," offered Mrs. DeVeuve. "Historically, that is the case," Mr. Dumas answered.
The body voted to hold off $130,000 of the budget (Article
7) at the request of Wood street resident Jim Ciriello
(photo), who questioned using the money to pave the The budget of $67,386,504.37 passed after some explanations that the school and town budgets should be combined. When they were separate, Mr. Palleiko said, voters mistakenly thought they could vote one entire budget down and one up. The voters approved appropriating $100,000 toward consulting for, not opposing the casino as the Article originally stated, but for fees incurred, "...in connection with the siting..." of a casino in Milford, after some wording changes suggested by a resident. Joe Markey, Chairman, and Mike Shepard, Vice-Chairman of the Elementary School Building Committee presented their case for strong community engagement and involvement in the process of determining a repair or replacement of Center School, as well as the location of a new, non-districted elementary school serving pre-K, K, and First Grade. Town Meeting rewarded their efforts thus far by unanimously approving $600,000 for a feasibility study. Town Meeting voted $96,000 toward the repair of the main entrance to the Loop Road, which was called a "driveway" by some in attendance, as opposed to a road, which would qualify for state Chapter 90 funds. "Shame on the School Committee for not maintaining it," said Planning Board Vice-Chairman John Coutinho, speaking as a resident. The Article (21), which required a 2/3 majority, barely passed, 90-28. Voters continued their generosity, funding $80,000 for joint information technology, $205,000 for an emergency generator for Elmwood School, $80,000 for a mowing tractor for school grounds, $50,000 for improvements to the police station and $78,000 for two new police vehicles and technology upgrades to those cruisers. Town Meeting continues this evening, Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 7:00 pm in the Middle School Auditorium. |
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Whitinsville-James
“Jim” M. Mellor, 72 formerly of Heritage Park
died Sat. May 4 at the Ichabod-Washburn Hospice House in
Worcester after an illness. He is survived by his first wife and
friend Vivian (Deschene) Mellor; 2 sons Michael Mellor and his
wife Lynne of Hopkinton, John Mellor and his wife Janet of
Northbridge; a daughter Amy Babiy and her husband Sergey of
Northbridge and 10 grandchildren, Nicole, Danielle, and Jessica
Mellor of Hopkinton; Jonathan, Kathryn, and Hillary Mellor of
Northbridge, and Vanessa, Emily, Marcus, and Lucas Babiy of
Northbridge; as well as many friends especially Alan "Tilly"
Taylor and Linda Smith. He was predeceased by his brother Robert
M. Mellor who died on Jan. 5, 2009. Born in Whitinsville on
Sept. 30, 1940 he was the son of George and Mary (Daley) Mellor
and lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Northbridge
High School Class of 1958. Jim was the owner and operator of the
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Auditions for ESL Show Twelfth Night on May 17 HOPKINTON, MA (May 6, 2013) ---
Enter Stage Left Theater will be hosting auditions for
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at 7:00 p.m. on May 17 at the
HCA Farmhouse, 98 Hayden Rowe. Twelfth Night is this
year’s Shakespeare under the Stars production, and will
be directed by Tom Gleadow and performed outside on August 1, 2
and 3. This show is sponsored in part by the Hopkinton
Cultural Council and Webster First Credit Union. Auditioners are asked to
prepare a two-minute monologue from either Twelfth Night “This is one of Shakespeare’s
most popular comedies and a really fun production to take part
in,” said Kelly Grill, executive director of the HCA.
“Performing it in our outdoor theater just adds to the
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for Ellen Scordino
Please join me and vote for Ellen Scordino
for School Committee on May 20, 2013. As a parent and as a
taxpayer I am absolutely convinced that Ellen’s background,
experience and temperament are a perfect fit for our community.
Ellen will keep the school district focused on two critical
elements, namely educational excellence AND management
oversight. Ellen will be a strong advocate for our children’s
education while always being mindful and respectful of your tax
dollars. For many years the Town of Hopkinton has repeatedly
demonstrated that educational excellence does not require a
blank check. Ellen understands the need for a balanced approach
and will continue to deliver excellent results for students,
parents and taxpayers alike. Ellen Scordino has earned my
respect and my vote. Please give her your full
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Support for Amy Ritterbusch Dear Editor, I am happy to support Amy Ritterbusch for the School Committee. I have known Amy for several years now and I continue to be impressed with her skills and work ethic. Amy has been actively involved in the schools for many years as a volunteer in school-related groups, through the HPTA and as a founder of the group Educate Hopkinton. She has already put in countless hours supporting the schools, and I am confident she will continue to work hard on behalf of all of us in her new role. Amy has proven herself to be someone who takes the time to learn about topics in depth and who advocates for solutions to problems in a common sense manner. She has shown the ability to work as part of a team, but she also displays confident leadership. I believe that Amy can help our town to move forward with many important goals we have for our schools, from continuing to advance a Center School solution, to further enhancing our curriculum, to dealing with the challenges that the continued growth of our town will bring. She is also aware of our need to do all of this in a time of tight finances. Being on the School Committee is a demanding job that requires significant commitment, long hours of work and a willingness to make hard decisions based on studying the details of numerous issues. I am confident that Amy has the skills and ability required to continue to improve our schools while being sensitive to the overall needs of the town. For this reason, I hope you will join me in voting for Amy Ritterbusch for School Committee on May 20. Sincerely, Ben Palleiko 1 Meadowland Dr. May 6, 2013 |
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PARENTS' NIGHT OUT, FRIDAY,
MAY 10, 2013 (5:30-8:30 pm)
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, AUGUST
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HOPKINTON RESIDENT
JOHN TUMMON TO SWIM IN AGAINST THE TIDE TO HONOR SISTER
John Tummon grew up in a fairly large
family with 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Today, John has 4
stepchildren, 2 children of his own, 9 grandchildren, and
another child on the way. As too many have been affected by
breast cancer, this horrible disease has touched John in
numerous ways. When John was just 11 years old, his mother died
of breast cancer at age 53. When John was 44 years of age, his
sister died at age 59. John is motivated to support MBCC in
memory of his loved ones and MBCC is proud to have such a
dedicated supporter on its team. John explains his drive to support the
Against the Tide events; “I support MBCC because of their goal
towards breast cancer prevention. My sister who passed away
inspired me to do the swim.” Currently, MBCC is the only breast
cancer organization locally or nationally that focuses on breast
cancer prevention. The statewide Against the Tide events
generate funds towards this goal and MBCC’s work in community
education, research advocacy, and public policy change. The
morning events consist of a 1-mile swim, 2-mile kayak, 3-mile
walk, 5K run, and 10K run. Participants may choose one or more
of the activities in any combination. There will also be a
“Splash and Dash” Aquathlon option where participants first
"splash" in the competitive 1-mile swim and then, "dash" in the
competitive 5K or 10K run. Each year, this family-friendly event
brings individuals from all demographics and all abilities
together with one goal in mind: breast cancer prevention. If you are interested in participating
in a unique fundraising event for a great cause, registration is
easy! Visit
http://www.firstgiving.com/mbcc/against-the-tide-hopkinton-2013
to register and follow instructions under “Registration is
Easy.” If you are unable to attend, please consider making a
pledge to this team through
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Parade and Memorial Day Events in Hopkinton
Honor Veterans with Ceremonies, Parade and Taps
Events will begin at the Evergreen
Cemetery in Woodville at 9:45 a.m. At 10:30 several
veteran memorial locations on Mayhew Street will each be
honored. The parade to the Town Common Gazebo will start
at 11:15 and end at noon with the traditional raising of the
flag and the singing of the National Anthem. The parade route is from Mayhew Street
to Main Street to the Town Common with veterans, vintage
military vehicles, fire trucks, the High School Band, Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts and others marching. Best viewing is
between Colella’s and the Common. Please join us to honor the men and
women who have died while serving in the United States Armed
Services. In case of rain, all services will be
held at the Saint John’s Parish Center, on Church St. at 11:00
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The Green Team
In April, members of the Hopkinton Middle School Green Team were recognized at the State House for their efforts to make HMS and the community a greener place. After receiving a Green Difference Award, students had the opportunity to meet with Representative Carolyn Dykema who praised the students for their commitment to the environment and spoke with students about the importance of sustainable living. |
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Not Quite 26.2 Miles
May 5, 2013 — Young runners (and some
older ones as well) turned out under sunny skies Sunday for the
annual HPTA Mini Marathon, featuring races for ages 3 and up.
Swoops, the Elmwood Eagle mascot, was on hand to cheer on the
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Support for Amy Ritterbusch Editor: I am voting for Amy Ritterbusch for School Committee not just because of her initiative and tireless efforts to improve Hopkinton’s schools, but also for her ability to identify and implement solutions.
Amy’s active volunteerism through her nine years as a Hopkinton resident, which includes attending school committee meetings and serving as an HPTA volunteer at several schools, gives her a clear understanding of how our school system works.
As communications chair, Amy succeeded in streamlining many of the HPTA’s technology processes. She also skillfully managed a staff to efficiently communicate all of the organization’s efforts to support our schools. These experiences have given her a first-hand look at school processes and procedures.
Her work as a founding member of Educate Hopkinton, an organization that informs our residents on Hopkinton’s budget processes and financial needs, has helped Amy become familiar with the inner workings of the town’s government and issues.
We need Amy to be our School
Committee representative because she will go above and
beyond what she already understands of our town’s schools to
improve them for current and future students and families. Amy is a staunch supporter of issues that will move our schools forward. She will work diligently with parents, school administrators, teachers and town officials to ensure that Hopkinton continues to have one the best school systems in our state.
Please join me in electing Amy Ritterbusch to the Hopkinton School Committee on May 20.
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Support for Amy Ritterbusch Dear Editor, Amy Ritterbusch is the absolute right person for the job of School Committee Member. Commitment, dedication, and focus for ensuring the best education of our children are what we need and want on our School Committee, and Amy exudes each of these characteristics as demonstrated by her selfless volunteering and activism in our community year after year. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Amy through our efforts with the Hopkinton Cub Scouts where our boys started as Tiger Cubs. Upon joining Pack 26, Amy quickly engaged both as a Den Leader, and volunteering her time and creativity as Webmaster. As a direct result of her leadership and strong communications skills, the Pack quickly went from a Pack with barely enough members, to a prototypical Cub Scout organization viewed as the leader in community service and town-wide Scout activities. Over the years, Amy became my family’s trusted eyes and ears for all things related to Hopkinton Schools through her activism and volunteerism. Her strong communication skills kept us well informed and we could always count on Amy to report the key points and salient issues discussed during various Committee meetings. But beyond just her reporting of the issues, she exemplified what we all should be doing by personally getting involved to advocate on issues such as smaller class sizes and changes to the school calendar, and ensuring transparency on major decisions related to our schools. I have no doubt that if elected to the School Committee, that Amy will be the best advocate for all of us to ensure that our children receive the greatest education possible. Please join me in electing Amy Ritterbusch to the Hopkinton School Committee on May 20th. To learn more about Amy, please visit her website. Sincerely, Bill Pessin 2 Snowy Owl Road Hopkinton May 5, 2013 |
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Three's a Company May 5, 2013 —Firefighter Fran Clark, Boo Clark and Lt. Patrick Gross make their way down a driveway to a fire off of South Mill Street, where a small outbuilding burner to the ground, and ignited surrounding brush. |
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To Join or Not to Join... Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's bad choice by Elizabeth Eidlitz May 5, 2013 — If you’ve experienced
moments when you felt depressed enough to let Jehovah’s
Witnesses into your home, you can understand 12-year-old Frankie
Addams Through meaningful connections with
another, or others, we access the animating spirit of community.
At the Boston Marathon, preexistent intangibles connected people
wanting to be together, whether running, cheering, or watching.
Thus the attack on the 2013 race was an overwhelming violation
of the purest form of community, a fellowship that starts on the
Hopkinton Common in untarnished moments of great beginnings when
hopes and expectations are highest.
“The Marathon gives me goosebumps,”
says a female spectator. “It’s thrilling to watch people try
that hard. “ Aware of our own heartbreak hills, we bond
with those who symbolize courage and determination.
Kinship, not fear of the policeman around the corner, fosters
spontaneous good behavior: people step over daffodils on the
Common, pass maple syrup at the Lions’ Pancake Breakfast. And
none of the unlocked bicycles leaning against fencing is stolen. Community transcends even destruction
from bomb explosions on Boylston Street, reasserting itself
through strangers offering blankets, bathrooms, orange juice,
cell phone calls, improvising a tourniquet from a belt, crossing
the finish line and continuing to run toward a hospital to
donate blood. We witness the essence and power of community at
its best in such luminous moments, when a soulfelt wish to give,
totally liberated from oughts or shoulds, reaches critical mass. But what do we make of neighborhood
gangs and terrorist cells, whose members bond together toward
negative ends, and, in that dark landscape of man’s inhumanity
to man, plot not only suicidal missions of revenge, but
senseless attacks as well. Captured alive, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev,
survives to answer our whys- if in fact, he knows the truth.
His gentle, intelligent, rather vulnerable face, not that of a
smirking conscienceless monster, matches the profile of a
National Honor Society student on university scholarship, who
captained a wrestling team, loved and looked up to his brother,
seemed respectful and obedient to his mother, and “goofed
around” with friends, shocked into disbelief that he could
deliberately kill and maim victims whose bodies and blown off
legs bloodied the pavement.
Dzhokhar’s uncle claims that
his youngest nephew had “been absolutely wasted by his older
brother,” a loser, who “used him for what we see they’ve
done.” But why would Dzhokhar join Tamerlan
in an undertaking so hugely evil?
Emerging research about brain
development suggests that the prefrontal cortex, the “CEO
of the brain,” responsible for cognitive analysis and abstract
thought, may not be fully developed until age 25. Even if teens
understand that something is dangerous, they may still engage in
behavior devoid of social constraints and sense of
responsibility.
Furthermore, beneath contradictory
surface appearances and naturalized citizenship, Dzhokhar, only
seven years older than the desperately lonely Frankie Addams,
may have felt alienated and “unjoined.” An
impressionable teenager needing something to belong to, perhaps
in becoming a co-conspirator with his radicalized older brother,
Dzhokhar found the “we of me.”
Of course his hugely horrific act
demands huge consequences. It may be years before the
justice system decides what they should be. Meanwhile,
it’s a time for us to transcend anger and join together, not in
a community of hate, but in a community of empathy.
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Sounds for Sandy May 4, 2013 — Carter Berking, left, and front man Steve Spector warmed up the gathering at St. John's the Evangelist Parish Center Saturday evening before Carol Cheney's band provided the main performance for the fundraiser for the Youth Ministry, which, according to youth minister Mark Motyke,.will be traveling to assist people at the Jersey Shore and Staten Island with the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. The group, all high school students, will also help out in Mississippi, Honduras and Alabama for the needs in those areas. |
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No ID Necessary May 4, 2013 — The Southborough Rod and Gun Club put on a feed exclusively for Hopkinton senior citizens on late Saturday afternoon, eighty-one of them, according to Arthur K. Holmes, a member of the club's Board of Directors, who has been involved with the club for 59 years.
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Best-Kept Secret May 4, 2013 — These folks are taking a stroll around the grounds of the Hopkinton YMCA during today's open house. The Y, once called Hopkinton's "best kept secret" by Director John "The Bear" Barclay, has become less of a secret now, with over 800 kids enrolled in the Day Camp on the sprawling 116 acres near the Ashland Reservoir. |
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Year Three and Counting May 4, 2013 — The HPTA organized their Third Annual Kickball Tournament today at Cornell's Field behind Cornell's Irish Pub and had a steady flow of players who tried to be the first to kick the ball out of the infield. Above, while the runner on first begins her sprint to second base, the kicker displays the type of athleticism needed for this type of occasional sport, as well as professional ballet. |
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Residence B to Business. The
hydroponic farm added a "farm stand" that opened last year,
and recently added beer and wine for take out to their
offerings. Evening dinners, a coffee house and the ability
to host weddings would have been the icing on their cake,
but complaints from neighbors and opposition form the
Planning Board were too much to overcome.
parking lot behind Bill's Pizza, which will be addressed in
Article 62. It appears, according to Selectman Chair Ben
Palleiko, that some of the money is budgeted for the area
currently under agreement, and some for the expanded lot
that will be addressed in Article 62. Currently, the lot
behind Bill's is under agreement for the town to use for
business at Town Hall, in exchange for the town repairing,
sanding, plowing and sweeping the lot. However, the current
agreement is solely for the purpose of people doing business
at Town Hall, and 
James
“Jim” M. Mellor, 72
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Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is hosting their
21st statewide Against the Tide Event at DCR’s Hopkinton State
Park on June 22nd in Hopkinton, MA. John Tummon, Hopkinton
resident, will be participating in the Hopkinton event on June
22nd. He has been a swimmer in the Hopkinton event in
the past and is working through an injury to swim again this
year 2013. Recovered or not, John will be generously offering
his time as a volunteer for Against the Tide. 
On
Monday, May 27, 2013, Hopkinton will hold its annual Memorial
Day commemorative events. Events will include prayers,
readings, playing of “Taps”, gun salutes, a parade and will
culminate with the raising of the flag and the singing of the
National Anthem at the Town Common.
in Carson McCullers’ “The Member of the Wedding.” Feeling
disconnected from the world, an “unjoined” person,
yearning for something to belong to, she is searching for the
“we of me.”
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