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Judging a Magazine by Its Cover? July 17, 2013 —
The facebook page of Rolling Stone magazine features a
cover that they say is the August 3, 2013 edition, which carries
a story about Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving brother of the
pair accused of bombing the 2013 Boston Marathon that resulted
in the death of three people and injuries to hundreds. In
addition, he stands accused of participating with his brother,
Tamerlan, in the murder of an MIT police officer. He is also
blamed by police for running over that brother when escaping
from them before his eventual capture. The survivors in Boston, families of victims, people in Hopkinton, marathon runners, spectators, BAA volunteers and employees, media, and people along the course and in Boston with connections strong or otherwise have a right to feel outrage over this display, as do civilized people everywhere. Readers are welcome to discuss the issue here. — Editor. |
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Milford Regional Medical Center hosted a community kick-off event for the implementation of Massachusetts’ new Health Information Exchange. Pictured (left to right) Laurance Stuntz, director, MA eHealth Institute; Joseph P. Kennedy III, U.S. representative; Edward J. Kelly, president, Milford Regional; Richard T. Moore, MA senator; Francis M. Saba, CEO, Milford Regional; Pamela Goldberg, CEO, MA Tech Collaborative and Nicole Heim, CIO, Milford Regional.
MILFORD, MASS. - July 16, 2013 — The
Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI) at the Massachusetts
Technology Collaborative hosted a community kickoff event this
morning at Milford Regional Medical Center (MRMC) to highlight new
grants designed to help local health providers use the state’s new
Health Information Exchange, the Mass HIway. Recipients include
regional health care leaders such as MRMC and their grant partners
Medway Country Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation and
CAREtenders, as well as Charlton-based Overlook Visiting Nursing
Association and their partner organization, Harrington Hospital.
Leaders from MeHI, MassTech, and the grant recipients were joined by
State Senator and President Pro Tempore Richard T. Moore,
Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III, and Representative Peter Durant. “Today was a great opportunity to meet some of
the health care professionals who are using innovative technologies
to improve efficiencies and reduce costs,” stated Pamela Goldberg,
CEO of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. “Across
Massachusetts, whether in a suburban or rural hospital, a local care
facility, or in a patient’s home, technologies like the HIway are
helping improve the delivery of health care.” By using the state’s health information
exchange, Mass HIway, health practitioners will be able to securely
connect with and coordinate patient care with partner providers,
including home health care agencies and skilled nursing facilities. "The technology that will now be available for
Milford and Harrington will help these two community-based hospitals
to provide the best quality, safe and affordable health care,” said
Senator Moore. “I am pleased that I was in a position to lead the
establishment of our health IT initiative that will help so many of
my constituents. " These grants are part of a statewide program of
32 collaborative projects that will allow 80 partnering health care
organizations from across the Commonwealth to connect to the Mass
HIway, enabling them to improve patient care and reduce costs. Francis M. Saba, CEO of Milford Regional Medical
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First of Many to Come July 16, 2013 — The first of Pulte's 270 planned non-rental homes at Legacy Farms South passed papers to a buyer in a closing late last Friday, and was recorded at the Registry of Deeds yesterday. The company is building about 65 homes in this phase in a 21 acre parcel. The entire plan consists of duplexes, townhomes, condos, simplexes and single families on parcels yet to be purchased, parcels that have been permitted and zoned. |
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Half Marathon Registration to Open Wednesday, July 17Third and final event of the 2013 B.A.A. Distance Medley, held on October 13, has a field size limit of 7,500 entrants BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association
(B.A.A.) today announced that registration for the 13th B.A.A. Half
Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy
Fund, will begin on Wednesday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Registration will be held online at
www.baa.org and will be limited to 7,500 entrants. The
cost to register is $65 USD. The B.A.A. Half Marathon will begin on
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U9 Hopkinton Sizzler team, which won their
summer tournament championship last night 15-7 against the
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PD Traffic Advisory *********************
Front Street Road Closure On Thursday July 18th, 2013 Front Street will be closed to install a water service to a residence on Front Street.
The street closing will impact Front St. from South Mill Street to Ash Street during the hours of 9 AM to 3 PM. The contractors’ intention is to complete the work in one day.
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Updated Monday, July 15, 2013 Summary The Hopkinton Police were involved in the following incidents, which are not included in the detail report below. 6 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, or outside Police agency. 3 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home Checks. 1 Motor Vehicle Accidents without personal injury. 2 Disabled Motor Vehicles. 2 Times the Police assisted with an Animal Call. 0 Time the Police participated in Community Relations or passenger safety. 0 Motor Vehicle Complaint Application.
Arrest Log Friday, July 13, 2013 10:19 pm Fifty-one year-old Cheryl A Hanley of West Central Street in Franklin was arrested on Main Street by Sgt. Scott vanRaalten and charged with OUI Liquor, Leaving the Scene of Property Damage, Marked Lanes Violation and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
Incident Log Sunday, July 14, 2013
9:19 pm A
caller from Hayden Rowe Street reported that a
barking dog had been left inside of a motor vehicle. 9:05 pm A Lakeshore Dive resident reported a possible breaking and entering in progress at her residence. Three officers responded and advised that it was a misunderstanding, the resident belongs at the house. 7:12 pm A resident reported that dirt bikes were making a lot of noise on Wood Street. Officer William Burchard responded but was unable to locate the individual. 5:52 pm There was a report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury vs. a motorcycle on Hayden Rowe Street. Two Officer responded to assist the Fire Department. 1:49 pm The Upton Police Department requested assistance with locating a couple of Jet Skis with possible intoxicated operators. 7:30 am A resident reported that roofing work was being done on Elmwood School in violation of town-by-laws. Officer Patrick O'Brien responded and shut them down. 3:49 am A resident complained about a tent that went up on the town common which had several people sleeping it. Officer David Shane responded and advised that there was a relay race going on. 11:30 am An individual called to report a bunch of teens jumping into a Jeep on Wood Street. 12:31 am A driver reported that a vehicle behind theirs was flashing lights and coming close to the bumper.
Saturday, July 13, 2013 9:59 pm Sgt. Scott vanRaalten responded to a call that a driver hit something on Main Street and kept driving. Sgt. vanRaalten arrested one person for OUI Liquor. 9:32 pm By the time officers arrived on Downey Street in response to fireworks being set off, the offending parties had fled. However, they did leave behind evidence. 9:19 pm Sgt. vanRaalten spoke with some teens on Rafferty Road who were wrapping up their nighttime swim. 6:51 pm Officer Gregg DeBoer, responding to a compliant, asked the host of a Downey Street party to park vehicles in a better place. 8:57 am The yellow book company, whose books were in a pile on the side of Exchange Street, will be contacted to come get their property. 1:28 am A resident was concerned that a neighbor's back yard floodlight that was blinking on and off was a hazard. Turns out it was a ballast, and no hazard. 12:16 am A resident called, worried about a white Mini-Cooper that followed her home from Framingham.
Friday, July 12, 2013 11:44 pm A resident of Glen Road reported loud music in the neighborhood. Officer Gregg DeBoer responded and spoke with the home owner, who had a DJ. 9:43 pm A 911 caller from Fruit Street reported hearing possible gunshots. Officer Gregg DeBoer checked the area but did not hear anything suspicious. 7:00 pm There were multiple 911 calls for a neighbor who was playing loud music and threatening people on Chestnut Street. Units responded and spoke with the individual. |
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Fruit St – Saddle Hill Rd to the Westborough town line. Huckleberry Rd – Fruit St (East) to 1500’ South of Fruit St (East). Colonnade Dr – Fruit St to Roosevelt Rd. North St – Fruit St to 2180’ West of Fruit St. A small crew will be on Huckleberry Tuesday July 16 lowering structures in preparation for the scheduled roadwork. One lane of traffic will open on Fruit St, Huckleberry Road and North St during work working hours. Colonnade Drive will be closed during working hours. Traffic will enter and exit the subdivision by using Roosevelt Rd. Please expect minor delays and seek alternate routes when possible. Thank you, Mike Mansir Hopkinton Highway Manager |
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Liberty Mutual Lends a
Helping Hand to the
Hopkinton Center for the Arts On June 17th, the Hopkinton
Center for the Arts welcomed seven employees from
the Liberty Mutual Insu When Kelly Grill, Executive
Director of the HCA, got an email from the local
Liberty Mutual offices saying that they would like a
team to come back this year, she was thrilled. “The
Liberty Mutual volunteers did incredible work this
year and last,” said Grill, who cited that last year
the team helped to organize and clear out the barn,
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Finally, a Buyer! Overgrown lot to trade hands officially, soon  July 15, 2013 — The lot with frontage at 38-42 Main Street where the former Central House Tap Room was located, that has for the most part become overgrown with weeds during the years following its demolition, will soon be changing hands. The lot at 5 Walcott Street, where the current owner has a two-car garage and an office above, will also be a part of the purchase. But the plan by entrepreneur Gregory Mazur is even more ambitious. He is purchasing the residence at 7 Walcott as well and plans to use the land for parking for the three-story, mixed-use building he wants to construct. The fate of the home, removal or demolition, is unclear at this time. Mr. Mazur and wife Cathy have been looking at properties on Main Street for some time, but settled on this plan to have retail on the bottom and offices and residences above. He would have a walk-down retail on the first level, and a walk-up to the next level of retail, à la Newbury Street in Boston. He would like to attract a restaurant well-known outside of Hopkinton, and a destination to bring kids. The three-story building will be 12,000 - 15,000 square feet, and he would like it completed by next year, before Hopkinton's 2015 300th Anniversary celebration. The first thing he would do upon taking possession is to dress up the lot where it faces Main Street. Mr. Mazur has been in discussions about design and planning with architect Scott Richardson, who has designed several modern Hopkinton structures, including the new Bill's Pizza. He said he will borrow design elements from Boston, and Chatham, where his family has another home. "I want something lasting," he said in an interview last week. "I think the town needs something different. I can make it work," he said. Mr. Mazur has been in the pet-food, door & trim, and food dispensing businesses. "I am ready, willing and able to get this thing done before the 300th," he said. The anticipated total purchase is outlined in yellow, below. Check back later today for the property transaction of the first part of the purchase.
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Framed July 14, 2013 — The Kelleys and friends are framed by the iconic structure that once formed the base of the silo at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts at the Jazz at Sunset series Sunday night during a performance that had been postponed from Saturday due to the weather. |
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Very Fresh July 14, 2013 — Halley Barton, a member of the Water Fresh Farm family, discusses hydroponic farming with a customer who stopped by her table at the Hopkinton Farmers' Market Sunday afternoon. |
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Motorcycle vs. Passenger Vehicle July 14, 2013 — A motorcycle driver and his female passenger suffered what appeared to be minor injuries on Hayden Rowe Street after colliding, according to a neighbor, with a passenger vehicle that was turning into its driveway. |
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Home on the Range July 14, 2013 — These folks are part of a large contingent of senior citizens who enjoy the Concerts on the Common every Sunday at 5:00 pm. |
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Night Moves July 14, 2013 — Russo Brothers will be doing the new water main construction in the evenings through the main intersection to facilitate traffic flow during the day. |
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Ready to Pounce July 14, 2013 — This great blue heron on Route 85 in Southborough on Sunday is ready to pounce on an unsuspecting fish. It will jump from its perch, grab the fish in its beak, and at the same time open its wings to form a dome to prevent its escape. |
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HOPKINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ADVISORY
FOR ROUTE 85 CEDAR
STREET REMINDER:
Please be advised that beginning
Friday July 12, 2013 at 8:30 PM, Route 85, Cedar St., in
Hopkinton will be open to LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY due to road
construction in support of the bridge replacement project over
the Sudbury River, near the T station on Cedar St. in
Southborough. All Non-Local traffic will be
detoured at the intersection of Cedar St., Route 85 and Main
St., Route 135 in Hopkinton and rerouted through Ashland into
Southborough. Detour signs will be posted to assist motorists.
The detour will be in place
until Monday July 15, 2013 at 5 AM.
Only local residential and
business traffic, including Hopkinton State Park and Carbone’s
Restaurant, will be allowed in this area. Police officers will be on-duty
to assist with the detour. Motorists and residents are
urged to use caution in this area and allow for extra travel
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Police Incident Log Updated Friday, July 12, 2013 Summary
The
Hopkinton Police were involved in the following incidents,
which are not included in the detail report below. 7 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, or outside Police agency. 3 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home Checks. 2 Motor Vehicle Accidents without personal injury. 3 Disabled Motor Vehicles.
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Times the Police assisted with an Animal Call. Incident Log Thursday, July 11, 2013 11:24 pm Officer Robert Bielecki spoke with two individuals om West Main Street regarding a dispute over the way one of them parked. 10:19 pm A caller from Erika Drive reported that a vehicle pulled over on the side of the road, a youth got out and grabbed something from a parked vehicle then left. Two officers checked the area with a negative find. 9:32 pm A Wood Street resident reported that an unregistered solicitor came to her door today. 9:26 pm An anonymous caller from Cedar Street complained about a generator that had been running for the past four nights. Sgt. John Porter spoke with the home owner who stated that they had no power and needed the generator for refrigeration. 7:52 pm Officer Peter Booth spoke with unregistered solicitors on Wild Road. 9:02 am A caller reported an erratic operator on Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Thomas Griffin responded and spoke with the operator.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 10:24 pm Security at Legacy Farms reported that someone possibly tried to break a fence down. Officer Peter Booth responded and checked the area. 9:21 pm Two officers responded to Ash Street for a report of a verbal argument. 6:33 pm A 911 caller reported an erratic operator on Wood Street. Officer Peter Booth responded and spoke with the operator who was not feeling well. 6:15 pm A caller from Walcott Valley Drive reported that his back pack was stolen form his company van at a job site earlier. Officer Peter Booth responded and took a report. 2:51 pm A resident of Proctor Street reported that he had a horse saddle stolen from her property. Officer William Burchard responded to take a report. 10:21 am A walk-in reported that an erratic operator was following her and attempted to pass her three different times. |
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Friends of the 300th Anniversary Present:
Hopkinton Center Architectural Tour Tickets Available Sunday at Farmers Market on Common
Guided architectural walking
tour of Hopkinton Center
· Led
by Jenn Doherty, MA Preservation Studies · Dates – August 17 (Sat) and August 18 (Sun) 2013 at 11AM and 2PM each day 
July 12, 2013 —
· Dates
– August 17 (Sat) and August 18 (Sun) 2013 at 11AM and 2PM
each day
· Ticket/brochure
(the ticket is your brochure) available this Sunday –July 15
for all sessions and again on the tour day Aug 18
· Tour
will meet in front of Town Hall – 18 Main St. (parking
available in rear)
· Ticket/brochures
also available by contacting either Michaelyn Holmes at
508-435-4279 (home) or 508-887-6495 (cell)
· Tour
is sponsored by the Hopkinton Historical Commission and
Friends of Hopkinton Anniversary Celebrations with all sales
going directly to Hopkinton’s 300th Anniversary
in 2015 See Hopkinton Center in a new architectural light and get an early taste of the town’s upcoming 300th Celebration in 2015. Join Jenn Doherty (MA, Preservation Studies) for a guided tour of representative styles ranging from Federal to Italianate within a few short blocks of the Town’s Center. Ticket/brochures (the brochure is your ticket) will be available at this Sunday’s Farmers Market (July 13th) and again at the Farmer’s Market on August 18th –last day of the tour. Also available by contacting Michaelyn Holmes Chair of the Hopkinton Historical Commission at 508-435-4279 or 508-887-6495. This jointly sponsored event with the Friends of Hopkinton Anniversary Celebrations will directly benefit the town’s 300th Celebration as all ticket sales go directly to Hopkinton’s 2015 celebration. |
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 HOPKINTON GARDEN CLUB AWARDS $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP The Hopkinton
Garden Club is pleased to announce their award of a
$1,000 scholarship to Hopkinton resident Anna
Capobianco. Anna recently graduated from the Norfolk
County Agricultural High School in Walpole, MA
majoring in horticulture and floriculture. While
attending Norfolk County, she was an active member
of the Flori Club. Anna is currently adding to her
experience by working at Weston Nurseries. She
enjoyed past positions with Evergreen Haven Garden
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robbery suspect who had fled into woods along Route 95
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My 2013 Vacation... July 11, 2013 — Sebastian Losada stakes his claim among daredevils at Horseshoe Falls by pretending to jump over the observation railing without a net, as an entire boatload of blue parka-wearing daredevils heads away from the falls after making their own marks in visiting the base of the falls and not being capsized, or split apart by an underwater danger. Got your own vacation photo? Send one to Editor@HopNews.com |
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a² + b² = c² July 11, 2013 — Just when you thought class was done for the summer, the roof line of this building under construction at Pulte Homes at Legacy Farms South bisects the image perfectly, making two right triangles and becoming the hypotenuse for both equal parts. |
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Permitting for a Federal Highway Off-Ramp, Feeder Lanes and Bridge could take 20 Years
The MetroWest Anti-Casino Coalition (MWACC) cautions Milford residents when listening to the sales pitch by Foxwoods Massachusetts on its transportation and traffic plans for a proposed casino. Citing multiple examples, MWACC believes the proposed Foxwoods Casino in Milford will be delayed for 20 years due to major design, engineering, permitting and funding issues surrounding the proposed transportation plan. Foxwoods Massachusetts has proposed adding two feeder collector/distributor lanes to the northbound and southbound sides of Interstate 495. Foxwoods is also proposing building a bridge over I-495 from the southbound travel lanes into the casino site and a new exit ramp system at Route 16.
“I caution anyone
listening to the Foxwoods proposal to be careful of
false or misleading promises in order to obtain a
license” said MWACC Chairman Brian Herr. “The Simarano
Drive exit in Sou
Foxwoods proposes to use the “collector/distributor” road system found in Mansfield, MA for the Comcast Center as the inspiration for their transportation plans. Concert goers are frequently stuck in miles of traffic due to the inefficient system. “Have you been to an event there recently?” asked Herr. “The traffic and congestion backs up for miles. Foxwoods is proposing the same exact system, which is clearly a failed model for peak traffic flow. In all respects the traffic mitigation plan for the development is seriously flawed, impractical and riddled with red-tape delays.”
Short of local roads absorbing 40,000 additional cars per day, creating absolute gridlock in the area, MWACC believes the Foxwoods proposal is long on wishful thinking but short on concrete, realistic traffic mitigation plans. The above press release was sent by the Hopkinton Town Manager's office on behalf of Selectman Brian Herr for the MetroWest Anti-Casino Coalition, a group of several towns opposing the locating of a casino in Milford. It is in response to a presentation by Foxwoods last night in Milford on traffic impact. Above, photo of traffic plan presented at June Milford Selectmen meeting, and right, photo of Hopkinton Selectman Brian Herr at that meeting. |
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James Edward McKenzie, 55
James Edward McKenzie, 55, passed away
peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.
Born in Framingham, he was the beloved son of Esther
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Roadwork
is scheduled to begin on Wednesday July 17th
on the following streets. Work hours will be 7am – 4pm.
rance
Hopkinton office who helped clean out the garage,
storage room and costume closet. The Liberty Mutual
employees who volunteered at the Hopkinton Center
for the Arts joined their colleagues throughout the
world that participated in the company’s annual
Serve with Liberty campaign.
Troopers
Pursue, Capture Multiple Armed Robbery Suspect in
Foxboro
Foxwoods Transportation Plan Loaded with Uncertain
Promises
thborough was opened in 2001 just a
couple exits north on I-495. However, the
engineering, permitting and funding for the exit ramp
system took approximately two decades to obtain.
The Foxwoods proposal is far more complicated and will
also drag on for decades.” The Town of Westford,
just 25 miles north on I-495, has also been waiting for
an exit ramp off of the same Interstate for over 20
years.
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