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Saturdays at Fay
School - Jeannie Mack Interactive
Sing-along
Saturday, September 28, 10:00 - 11:00
a.m.
Children’s musician and songwriter Jeannie Mack will perform some of her original songs as well as traditional favorites. This is a lively and fun performance for children that will have them singing, dancing, and clapping the entire time. After the sing-along stick around for a complimentary snack.
Fay School will be hosting this event as part of their Saturdays at Fay program. Saturdays at Fay take place monthly and are designed for children ages 2-8 along with their parents. The events are free to attend but guests need to register online to reserve a spot atwww.fayschool.org/saturdays.
Saturdays at Fay take place at Fay’s Primary School, located at 25 Middle Road in Southborough. Questions? Contact Nicole Casey at 508.490.8204 or ncasey@fayschool.org. |
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METROWEST YMCA SURVEY FOR HOPKINTON, HOLLISTON
AND ASHLAND
We are working with a
group of volunteers from Holliston and Ashland to help
the MetroWest YMCA find ways they can help strengthen
our communities.
The MetroWest YMCA is
seeking input from Hopkinton,
Holliston and Ashland by
conducting an online Needs Assessment Survey followed by
a series of targeted focus groups. Based on the survey
and focus group findings, the Y hopes to work with
community partners to help address identified needs in
the areas of youth development, healthy living, social
responsibility and
elder services.
This link: YMCA
Survey will
take you to the YMCA survey.
Responses are not individually tracked and are kept
confidential. The assessment should take about 5
minutes.
The survey must be
completed by October 11, 2013.
Thank you for sharing
your opinion and supporting this effort.
Should you have any
questions, please
contact Dorothy Maruska dmaruska@comcast.net or
Sue Hadley thehadleys6@gmail.com .
*If the above link did
not work, please copy and paste the link below into a
new web browser to access the survey.
http://surveys.ymcaexchange.org/f/173549/5d66/
** Thank you for forwarding this to your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors. |
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Greyhound
Friends Annual Fall Open House To Feature Former Patriot
Standouts
The
Greyhound Friends Annual Fall Open House is scheduled
for Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, noon
to 4P.M. both days. The event will be held at the
Greyhound Friends kennel - 167 Saddle Hill Road, in
Hopkinton, MA, and will feature appearances by former
New England Patriot players Patrick Pass (Saturday) and
Jermaine Wiggins (Sunday).
Everyone is invited to come by
and spend a few hours meeting adopted greyhounds and
their owners as well as greyhounds available for
adoption. Enjoy our silent auction and raffle, lots of
shopping for greyhound goodies (for both hounds and
humans), let your dog run in the fenced field, and
participate in the Not Quite Westminster Dog Show.
Greyhound Friends depends on
the kindness of supporters and anyone interested in
greyhound welfare. Those attending the event are
welcome to bring donations of dog food, cleaning
supplies, bleach, laundry detergent, bedding, blankets,
sheets and towels. Financial donations are also
appreciated and needed. Greyhound Friends is a 501(c)3
charitable organization and donations are tax
deductible. Please call 508-435-5969 or visit www.greyhound.org for
more information. |
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The Runway September 23, 2013 — The roving HopCam caught this shot of a mute swan making a runway out of the surface of the Blackstone River in Blackstone on Sunday, as it finally became airborne, taking a bit of the river with it, as some younger swans observed and learned. Below, a mute swan puffs itself up as it paddles faster and faster toward some swan intruders upriver with a message for them to keep their distance.
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Jean D. Kelly, 83 HOPKINTON - Jean D. Kelly, 83, died Thursday, September 19, 2013 in Milford. She was the widow of John L. Kelly, who died in 1993. Born in Concord, MA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Impi (Lindfors) Frye. She graduated from Weston High School in 1949 and was a member of the Minuteman Model A Club.
She is survived by her sons
Thomas and his wife Kathleen of Sonoma, CA and John
Michael and his wife Victoria of Warwick, RI, and
her daughter Julia Forbes and her husband Andrew of
Hopkinton. She also leaves her sister Margot Clark
of RI and five grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, September 26 at 11:00 a.m. in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Calling hours at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, are Wednesday, September 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 47 Elm Street, Walpole, MA 02081. |
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Shine On September 22, 2013 — Although a pretty full Harvest Moon, clouds speeding past between the Moon and the camera allow some areas on the surface to lighten and others to darken more than they would have under a clear sky last evening. Regardless, a 30 year-old film-camera Canon EOS lens on a modern digital body zooms nicely toward the subject, and a touch of digital sharpening makes the craters on the edge of the circumference pop out like three dimensional objects. |
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September 21, 2013 — The Hopkinton High School Class of 1963 held their 50th reunion this evening. Above, classmates gathered for a photo before dinner at an undisclosed location, where they likely continue as we speak ( at 8:00 pm) to dance the night away. |
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Benefit Event September 21, 2013 — Kyra, Autumn and Cloe decided they wanted to help the needy, and so organized a bake sale, held today on little Hayden Rowe Street for the benefit of Project Just Because. |
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Rural Feel September 21, 2013 — This is proof on Hayden Rowe Street today, that you needn't go to Woodville for that local rural feel. |
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Shayne M. Desroches, age 13
HOPKINTON/HOLDEN -
Shayne M. Desroches, age
13, of Hopkinton and formerly of Holden,
died on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from injuries
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State Police Vehicle Stop Leads to Drug Bust on 495 in Hopkinton
September
20, 2013 — In the
early morning hours
of Thursday,
September 19, 2013,
Trooper Ryan Walczak was
on patrol of Route
495 northbound in
the
town of Hopkinton
when he observed a
vehicle in the far
right travel lane.
The vehicle
committed several
moving violations
and was stopped in
the breakdown lane.
Trooper Walczak observed a New Hampshire dealer plate on the vehicle and began speaking to the operator. During this time, Trooper Walczak observed a heavy odor of burn marijuana coming from the vehicle. One of the passengers admitted to smoking marijuana earlier accounting for the heavy odor.
Trooper Walczak determined the vehicle was unregistered due to numerous inconsistent statements from the operator and passengers. Further investigation yielded over 2,000 Oxycodone pills and two dozen Methadone pills secreted in a hidden compartment.
The vehicle was towed and five people were placed under arrest for trafficking in a Class B substance over 200 grams, possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance and conspiracy to violate the drug laws. Their names are listed below.
RAUL FONTANA, 22, of Lawrence JULIO HERRERA, 26 of New York City, New York
JOSE ROSARIO, 23, of Manchester, New Hampshire RAUL FONTANA was also charged with numerous motor vehicle violations including attaching plates, marked lanes violation, number plate violation, misuse of a dealer plate and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
All five, four adults and one juvenile were held for arraignment on Friday in Framingham District Court. |
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Over $6 million for
Hopkinton parcel • HHS Principal on leave • Hillers win
1.) Another parcel of fully permitted Legacy Farms land just passed hands to Pulte Homes for what looks to be a bargain basement price of $6,039,369.80. 2.) MetroWest Daily News has reported that Hopkinton High School Principal Michael Cournoyer is on administrative leave, according to the secretary to the Principal. Mr. Cournoyer is no longer listed in the staff directory of HHS. Inquiries at the Administration building by HopNews were met with "No comment" and questions referred to Superintendent Cathy MacLeod, who they said was not available until Monday. 3.) Hillers kick butt. 4.) Staties make bust, see above. 5.) Football photo gallery coming Sunday. |
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Hillers 28, Nipmuc 7 September 20, 2013 — Junior Matt Decina turns the corner after a solo run into the end zone as the ref signals his success to everyone during a decisive win over Nipmuc tonight. |
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Made in America Mouse-over image September 20, 2013 — This American Chestnut tree is showing off its seeds against a soft Autumn sky. Mouse-over the image to see the nuts inside. |
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Jean D. Kelly, 83 HOPKINTON -
Jean D.
Kelly, 83, died September 19, 2013
in Milford. Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, are incomplete at
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Shayne M. Desroches, age 13 HOPKINTON/HOLDEN -
Shayne M. Desroches, age 13, of Hopkinton and
formerly of Holden, passed away on Wednesday, September
18, 2013, from injuries sustained in a car accident in
Hopkinton.
Ed Note: HopNews will check for the complete arrangements and post them here, too. |
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Police
Chief Search Committee Update
The
Police Chief Search Committee, appointed by the Board of
Selectmen, has been meeting to
“This is a critical hire for
the Community and the Committee will be thorough in
conducting a very
To date the Search Committee
has worked on identifying critical areas of focus, that
are required
The Search Committee will post
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Curious Rodent September 20, 2013 — It isn't often that a white rodent, or a white animal of any kind, is seen out and about, like this one this morning. It was as curious about the aghast photographer, as the photographer was about it. It matches with other photos of white chipmunks online. |
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Summary The Hopkinton Police were involved in the following incidents, which are not included in the detail report below. 3 Times the Police assisted the Fire
Department, another department, town, or outside Police agency. 1 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home Check. 4 Motor Vehicle Accidents without
personal injury. 3 Disabled Motor Vehicles.
Incident Log Thursday, September 19, 2013 2:59 am Officer John Moran checked on
a motor vehicle that was parked behind a Hayden Rowe Street
building. 11:32 pm A caller reported that a
vehicle was parked at a gate on Cedar Street with its lights
off. Officer Linda Higgins responded and advised that the
vehicle was gone upon her arrival. 9:02 pm Three officers responded to
Briarcliff Drive for a report of a disturbance. 4:47 pm Six officers responded to
Hayden Rowe Street for a 911 call of a fatal motor vehicle
accident vs. a bicycle. 6:30 am A caller from South Mill Street reported that large construction trucks arrived at 6:10 am and was blocking their driveway. Officer John Moran responded and issued a verbal warning to an operator. |
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Superintendent Cathy MacLeod Proposes Safer Walkway
by Muriel Kramer September 20, 2013
— The mood was somber and business like at the School Committee
Meeting last night; new School Superintendent Cathy MacLeod opened
the meeting with comments focused on remembering Shayne Desroches,
the young boy killed in a bike vehicle accident Wednesday. Shayne
was in the 8th Grade at the Middle School.
Speaking to the great sorrow felt by all in the community, and especially the school community, MacLeod commended the Crisis Response Team, the students for their respectful and spontaneous gathering in front of the High School that morning sharing silent time honoring Shayne’s memory and the staff for supporting the students and each other so capably. MacLeod assured the SC and audience that support would continue to be available as needed. Her comments were followed by a moment of silence. Joining the SC in the audience were Selectmen John Mosher and Brian Herr as well as Town Manager Norman Khumalo.
Planned recognitions were postponed until the meeting on October 3rd. MacLeod reported out results of the working session held to discuss the Superintendents goals and evaluation process; she also discussed at length her entrance plan. That plan is into Phase 3. Phase 1 and 2 included Transition and Entry which included tours and numerous interviews with various stakeholders; next up Phase 3 Planning which includes getting into the schools more and working with principals to set their goals. In her comments, MacLeod focused on the benefits of having Assistant Principals in each building providing continuity and better support to students. Additionally, they provide support that allows Curriculum Directors to more fully devote to curriculum work and common assessments.
MacLeod also commented on pursuing a new walkway at Center School to insure students at drop off have a clear and safe entranceway; she will work with Elaine Lazarus, Director of Land Use, Planning and Permitting to approach the idea with the Historic District Commission. Currently the children can cross the grass to stay off the road and enter school safely; during the winter months it is a much trickier scenario. One idea is a broad path that would help children enter safely at the busiest times of the morning in all weather conditions.
The Elementary School Building Committee meets next Monday night at 7PM at the Fire Station. MacLeod expects to have a report from a conversation she has scheduled with a representative from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) prior to the meeting. She also expects to discuss shaping educational priorities for the proposed solution with the committee; joining her in that discussion will be ESBC Member and Center School Principal Lauren Dubeau.
The Strategic Plan sub-committee reported out that their work is kicking off; a change from years past will be that the SC does not at this time expect to hire outside facilitators for the work on the new Strategic Plan. The committee is hoping to have a survey available for the public as well as focus group meetings as early as next month.
Also up for discussion and revision this year are policies on Field Trips, Textbooks, Gender Identity, Anti-bullying, Communication, SC Public Comment , Transportation and more. |
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Town of Hopkinton Offers Coping, Grieving Resources
To assist you in
helping to cope with the recent tragedy in Hopkinton, here are some
resources to help you support your child through grief and loss. The
entire Town of Hopkinton offers our deepest sympathy to the Family.
Hopkinton Youth Services will work with the Hopkinton Public School
to support any child or family in need.
Family Asks People not to Leave Flowers at Accident Site — Middle School Alternate Site Offered by Principal
Dear Hopkinton Middle School Families: Thursday afternoon, we met as a faculty to discuss the day--how our students did and are doing, how our staff supported them, and how we can continue to support our students on Friday. Today was a very difficult day for all of us, as I am sure that it was for you. Our approach on Friday will be to move slightly more toward “normalcy.” While we will run a regular schedule, our counselors will be available to students in the counseling office throughout the day. Tonight at our parent meeting in the library, we met with several parents to talk, ask, and answer questions and to share information, including additional Grief Resources with links to several helpful sites for you in helping your child during this very difficult time. Again, please know that we are here for you and your child. Our Counseling Department’s phone is 508-497-9828 and the main office phone is 508-497-9830. Finally, at the request of the Desroches family, I would ask that items not be left for a memorial at the site of the accident. Instead, for those who wish to show their support in this manner, you may do so in a location at the front drive of the Middle School. Sincerely, Alan Keller |
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Ready for Flight September 19, 2013 — The great blue herons that have proliferated in the area over the last few years seem to go elsewhere as the summer turns to fall. The bird above was simply putting some space between itself and the camera, this afternoon at Legacy Farms. |
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Governor Signs Bill to
Raise the Age of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Senator Spilka filed
bill in Senate
(BOSTON, September
19, 2013) – Governor Deval Patrick signed legislation yesterday to
raise the age of adult criminal responsibility in Massachusetts from
17 to 18 years old, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced.
Raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction brings the
Commonwealth’s approach to young criminal offenders in line with
most other states, recent developmental research and many other
legal age limits in the Commonwealth.
Senator Spilka, who filed a bill in the Senate to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction, joined other legislators and advocates at the State House Wednesday for the bill signing. “I have fought for many years to make this change a reality,” Senator Spilka said. “Teenagers have unique developmental needs, and our juvenile justice system plays a critical role in helping them get back on track. Raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction will increase public safety and provide teenagers with the age-appropriate rehabilitation and support services they need.”
The new law amends current law requiring all 17-year-old persons accused of a crime to be automatically tried as adults in criminal court, regardless of the circumstances or severity of the offense. Thirty-nine other states and the federal government set the age of adult criminal jurisdiction at 18 years old. Nearly every other law in Massachusetts, including laws setting the minimum age for voting and for serving on a jury, also assumes 18 years old to be the age of adulthood.
Scientific and sociological research on adolescent development consistently shows little justification for treating 17-year-olds as adults. Teenagers are not fully mature, and they lack important self-control, impulse control and decision-making capacities. 17-year-olds are more similar to the younger teens currently in the juvenile justice system, and they are arrested for similar offenses – generally minor, non-violent crimes.
“The 17-year-olds in our state’s adult criminal justice system are often still in school and still living at home with their parents. These teenagers are not adults, and they deserve the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. This new law helps our children, and I am proud that we are making this important change here in the Commonwealth,” said Spilka.
The juvenile court system in Massachusetts focuses on rehabilitation services and support, and school attendance and parental involvement are mandatory. When 17-year-olds are prosecuted in the adult system, they are more likely to re-offend and to re-offend by committing more serious crimes. Compared with teenagers in the juvenile justice system, youth in the adult system receive significantly less adequate education, mental health treatment and age-appropriate rehabilitative programming. They are also at a greater risk for suicide and sexual abuse while in confinement, and they face serious barriers to future employment, education and housing due to their adult criminal records.
Raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction also allows the Commonwealth to comply with recent changes in the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). New PREA regulations require detention facilities and court systems to provide “sight and sound separation” between adult inmates and minors, to better protect young inmates from rape and sexual assault. In order to comply with these federal regulations and keep 17-year-olds separate from adult inmates, Massachusetts would have to implement expensive staffing and construction changes to adult facilities. Including 17-year-olds in the juvenile justice system saves the state money by eliminating the need for costly compliance measures.
With juvenile
crime rates in Massachusetts at historic lows, the juvenile court
system and the Department of Youth Services have the capacity to
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Fatal Accident Victim Identified in Updated Press Release
On
Wednesday September 18, 2013 at approximately 4:47 PM, Hopkinton
Police responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Hayden Rowe
St., Route 85. The accident involved a motor vehicle and a teenage
bicyclist. The bicyclist was transported to Milford Regional Medical
Center where he was pronounced deceased. The 13 year old victim has been
identified as Shayne Desroches of Hopkinton. No charges have been filed against
the 16 year old female operator. The cause and circumstance of the
crash are being investigated by the Hopkinton Police Department,
Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit and the
Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office.
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Hopkinton
Police Department On Wednesday September 18, 2013 at
approximately 4:47 PM, Hopkinton Police responded to a serious motor
vehicle accident on Hayden Rowe St., Route 85. The accident involved
a motor vehicle and a teenage bicyclist. The bicyclist was
transported to Milford Regional Medical Center.
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Serious Accident on Hayden Rowe
Street September 18, 2013 — A motor vehicle vs. bicycle at 208 Hayden Rowe Street was called in on 911 shortly after 4:30 pm today. An individual on scene, likely a good Samaritan, administered CPR to the victim while first responders were on their way. The original call misdirected responders to the High School, but the sound of the ambulance over the open 911 line led them to the correct location.
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Police
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<---- Sign up to get significant traffic and crime alerts Updated Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Summary The Hopkinton Police were involved in the following incidents, which are not included in the detail report below. 2 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, or outside Police agency. 2 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home Checks. 1 Motor Vehicle Accident without personal injury. 1 Disabled Motor Vehicle. 1 Time the Police assisted with an Animal Call. Incident Log Tuesday, September 17, 2013 11:12 pm A caller from Cross Street reporting waking up to a gunshot. Two officers checked the area with a negative find. 9:34 pm A 911 caller from Walcott Street reported hearing yelling and screaming in the area. Three officers responded and advised that it was a minor argument over cigarettes. 7:49 pm A motorist reported an erratic operator on Main Street. Officer Gregg DeBoer spoke with the operator and advised all was fine. 4:20 pm A walk-in spoke with Officer Gregg DeBoer regarding larceny. 2:37 pm An Ash Street resident reported that her neighbor has been harassing her nonstop. Officer Patrick O'Brien responded and spoke with both parties involved. Monday, September 16, 2013 7:27 pm A caller reported organic debris dumped on the side of Spring Street. Officer Gregg DeBoer responded and contacted the DPW for them to pick it up in the morning. 5:53 pm A walk-in spoke with Officer Gregg DeBoer regarding a check scam. 1:24 pm Two officers attempted to serve a Warrant of Apprehension from the FDC for an individual on Davis Road but they advised that no one was home. 9:41 am The Water Department Supervisor reported that the lock on the gate to the pit on Fruit Street was cut over the weekend. There was no damage found and the gate has a new lock on it. 8:58 am A walk-in from Connelly Hill reported that a vehicle in his neighborhood was acting suspicious. Sgt. Joseph Bennett spoke him and will investigate. |
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State Police Traffic Stop
Leads to 3 Arrests with Kilo of Cocaine and 500 Oxycodone Pills in
Auburn
September
18, 2013 — At approximately 2 p.m. yesterday, Trooper Dana
Oliver, assigned to the State Police Holden Barracks, was patrolling
Interstate 290 in Worcester when he observed a Honda CRV swerving
and failing to stay in its lane while driving in a construction
zone. Trooper Oliver activated his lights and stopped the
vehicle on I-290 eastbound in Auburn.
During conversations with the three
occupants of the vehicle, Trooper Oliver received inconsistent
stories from each of the men. Trooper Oliver was
assisted by Trooper John Boland and a search of the vehicle was
conducted. When narcotics were located, the driver of the vehicle,
identified as JOSE M. RODRIGUEZ, 39, of New York City, fled on foot.
RODRIGUEZ ran across six lanes of traffic on I-290 and down into a
wooded area.
Troopers located approximately one
kilogram of a substance believed to be, cocaine and more than 70
grams (500 pills) of Oxycodone.
The passengers of the vehicle, LUIS E
RODRIGUEZ, 30, and JASON A. TAVARES, 30, both of New York City, were
placed in custody.
Troopers Oliver and Boland were then
assisted by other troopers in the area, as well as Worcester and
Auburn Police. Trooper Mathew Moran and Trooper Patrick Mahady
spotted JOSE M. RODRIGUEZ in a swamp behind the Seven Hills
Foundation on Hope Avenue in Auburn. Troopers Moran and Mahady
entered the swamp and placed JOSE M. RODRIGUEZ in custody.
All three subjects were transported to the
State Police Barracks in Holden. They were booked and held on
$100,000 bail, pending their arraignment this morning in Worcester
District Court. JOSE M. RODRIGUEZ was charged with the
following: LUIS E. RODRIGUEZ was charged with the
following: JASON A. TAVAREZ was charged with the
following: No further information is available at
this time. Please do not call the barracks directly. |
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The Milford Performing Arts Center
announces its annual Halloween production – Zombie Jamboree!
A show for boys and ghouls of all ages, Zombie Jamboree! will
be performed at the MPAC studio at 150 Main Street (MA Rte 16E) in
Milford on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, October
26, 2013 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Sunday, October 27, 2013 at
2:00 PM. Raffles, great refreshments, fortune telling, games, face
painting and more! Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the
door. More info at www.milfordpac.org,
email milfordpac@comcast.net,
or call 508 473 1684. Celebrate Halloween with a show that
will not cost you an arm and a leg – unless the zombies catch you! The Milford Performing Arts Center is
a not-for-profit Massachusetts corporation and tax exempt under US
IRC Section 501(c)(3). |
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