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On the Move May 17, 2014 — These Canada geese flying over Hopkinton Reservoir today are captured by a fast shutter speed, freezing their wings in motion, although their demeanor appeared frantic, as geese often do in short flight. |
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Chatterbox May 17, 2014 — This squirrel came from out of his hole in a dead tree at Bloods Pond today, squealing like a pig, and as loud as one. It continued to make a loud screech for much of the time, drawing attention to itself, as if to be a decoy from its young. And no, that is not a punk hairdo, it is its tail rising behind him. |
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Barbara A. Bresse, 87 HOPKIINTON - Barbara A. Bresse, 87, died Friday, May 16, 2014 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. She was the widow of the late Donald Bresse, who died in April 2009. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Marston) Dudley.
She was a 1948 graduate of Walnut Hill School, Natick and a 1952 graduate of Boston University. She taught for 30 years in Hopkinton, at both Center and Elmwood Schools. She was a former member of the Christian Women's Club.
She is survived by her daughter Rhonda Mauro
of Concord and her sons Arthur of Hopkinton and Donald and his
wife Paula of Springfield, NH. She also leaves her
grandchildren Keziah, Christopher, Katie, James and Sandy; and
her great-grandchildren Harper, Quinn, Eliza, Colby, Christopher
and Karly. A graveside service will take place Thursday, May 22 at noon in Evergreen Cemetery, Route 135, Hopkinton. There are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.
Donations in Barbara's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472. |
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With $14,000 Raised at Pink Pint Night, Hopkinton Public Library Foundation Tops $500,000
May
16, 2014 — Just days ahead of the Town
Election on Monday, May 19, where Hopkinton
residents will be asked to fund the
renovation and expansion of the Library,
Hopkinton Public Library Foundation achieved
the extraordinary fundraising milestone of
$500,000 in gifts and pledges in pursuit of
its $1,000,000 goal. On Thursday, May
15, Hopkinton’s ladies filled St. John's
Parish Hall at
the Library Foundation’s 2nd
Annual Pink Pint Night.
The beer and
food tasting event raised $14,000, bringing
the total amount raised for the Library
renovation and expansion to over $500,000 in
pledges and gifts. Partygoers cheered
the result of
the May 5 Annual Town Meeting where a clear
2/3rds majority voted in favor of funding
the $11.7 million renovation and expansion
of Hopkinton Public Library, recognizing the
incredible benefits a new Library will
provide to our Town.
At the event, 175
ladies sampled numerous beers in a souvenir
pink pint glass and enjoyed food from local
restaurants and caterers, including Red Rock
Grill & Bar, 3, Not Your Average Joe’s,
Mexico City Taqueria, Zaftigs, Tomasso,
Twist Bakery & Cafe, Quattro, The Rail Trail
Flatbread Co., Bill’s Pizza, Tavolino, and
The Bistro. Generous sponsors of Pink
Pint Night included: Diamond Sponsor
Hallmark Sotheby’s International Realty;
Platinum Sponsor Hopkinton Drug; Silver
Level Sponsors All About You Fitness Style
and BodyLove Fitness; and Supporter Level
Sponsors Arbonne by Stephanie Hatherley,
bCalm Power Yoga, Hamilton Hair Studio,
Silpada Designs by Barbara Kessler and
Arlene Taros, Stella and Dot by Robin
Stocklan, and SWOON. HPLF wishes to thank
all the restaurants, sponsors, guests and
volunteers who so generously made this event
a huge success for our Library!
About
Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Inc. Founded in 2011,
Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Inc.
(HPLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the
mission to raise private funds to support
the state-of-the-art renovation and
expansion of Hopkinton Public Library. HPLF
appreciates the Hopkinton community’s
tremendous response to date, and asks for
the community’s continued support.
Gifts in any amount are welcome and
appreciated, and are tax-deductible.
Contributions can be mailed to P.O. Box 16,
Woodville, MA 01784, or made online at
www.HPLFinc.org. For
more information about 1000 Homes for
Hopkinton Library, and the expansion and
renovation of Hopkinton Library, please
visit our website at
www.HPLFinc.org and our
Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/HPLFpage.
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Annual
Town Election Monday, May 19, 2014 You can also go there, and back to Page 2 and 3 and more, to read what the candidates said earlier. See them speak on video on our SmugMugPro page, and look for more video from the candidates, soon. |
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Police Arrest/Incident Log - Updated May 16, 2014 Sign up for weather, traffic and crime alerts Arrest Log Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:15 am Officer Jacob Campbell arrested Whitney L. Oliver, 28, of Elizabeth Road, Hopkinton, on West Main Street and charged her with Speeding in Violation of Special Regulation, OUI Liquor, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Stop for Police and Passing in a Double Solid Lane.
Incident Log Thursday, May 15, 2014 11:26 pm A caller reported a suspicious motor vehicle parked in the area of Route 135 and Cross Street. Officer Linda Higgins responded and located a disabled motor vehicle who had a tow truck on the way. 9:31 pm A caller from Main Street reported that someone may have been in her house. Two officers responded to speak with the resident and write a report. 9:00 pm A resident reported a suspicious motor vehicle parked in a lot on Peach Street and that a door was open to a business. Two officers responded and advised that the building was secure and the vehicle was gone after they checked the business. 5:51 pm A 911 caller reported being broken down in the middle of the roadway on Main Street. Officer Philip Powers responded to assist the operator. 3:08 pm Officer Gregg DeBoer assisted a disabled motor vehicle on West Main Street. 1:26 pm A walk-in spoke with Sgt. John Porter regarding her iPhone being stolen out of her vehicle. 12:48 pm There were several calls from parents of Elmwood School students who reportedly received a call with a message stating that their child was not at school. Officer Stephen Buckley responded to the school and confirmed that there was an issue with the messaging system and that the message was sent out in error. 11:03 am A walk-in from Front Street spoke with Sgt. John Porter regarding a stolen backpack blower. 10:26 am A caller reported a road rage incident occurring in front of Center School. 7:00 am A motorist was concerned about a group of geese that were on the side of the roadway on South Street. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and advised that the geese were now well off of the roadway. 6:38 am Officer Jacob Campbell responded to South Street to assist a disabled motor vehicle. 2:40 am Officer Jacob Campbell assisted the Ashland Police Department with booking an individual who got arrested.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 11:27 pm Officer John Moran stopped a motor vehicle on West Main Street and subsequently arrested a 28 year-old female from Hopkinton and charged her with Speeding in Violation of Special Regulation, OUI Liquor, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Stop for Police and Passing in a Double Solid Lane. 7:08 pm A 911 caller reported that someone may have thrown a rock which hit his windshield on East Main Street. Officer Gregg DeBoer checked the area but did not locate anyone suspicious. 4:51 pm Officer Matthew McNeil assisted a disabled motor vehicle on West Main Street. 3:25 pm A caller reported a possible disabled motor vehicle with a man trying to wave down cars on West Elm Street. Officer Matthew McNeil checked the area with a negative find. 1:30 pm An Eastview Road resident reported a black Jeep, which was unfamiliar to him, traveling slowly through the neighborhood. Officer Patrick O'Brien checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle. 11:52 am A caller reported that while walking a client's dogs on Rocky Woods Road she was threatened by another neighbor. Officer Stephen Buckley responded to speak with the caller. 11:15 am Officer Stephen Buckley checked and spoke with the operator of a motor vehicle on Fruit Street. 11:10 am A resident of Grove Street reported a screeching dog a few houses down from hers. Officer Patrick O'Brien responded and advised that all was quiet now. 10:33 am Officer Stephen Buckley assisted a disabled motor vehicle on Main Street. 7:53 am A resident of Cider Mill Road reported that her mailbox was damaged overnight. Officer Patrick O'Brien responded to write a report. 2:27 am Officer Jacob Campbell assisted the Fire Department with a CO investigation on Sadie Lane. |
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HOPKINTON - Barbara A. Bresse, 87, died Friday, May 16, 2014 at Beaumont in Westborough. Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home , are incomplete at this time. | |||||||
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Hopkinton High School Principal Bishop Awards Student Artwork
The annual high school student art show
community reception was held last night, May 15th, at the school.
Principal Evan Bishop attended the reception and
selected the three Principal’s Art Award winners
as part of an annual tradition. This year Bishop awarded a digital
still life photograph by freshman Sasha Hagan and oil paintings by
art department standout seniors Erica Hudson and Mackenzie Britt.
Each award winner receives an art supplies gift card generously funded by the HPTA. |
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Legacy Farms May 16, 2014 — This view of Legacy Farms buildings from Clinton Street is obscured by the tall pines and other growth around the farmer's pond along the road. Before it was owned by Legacy Farms, it was owned by Weston Nurseries. And this very pond, the now little red schoolhouse and home next to it, and the surrounding land was known before Weston Nurseries owned it, as Busconi's Farm. The photo was taken Thursday with HDR techniques and enhanced with added saturation, giving a brilliance not usually seen in print. |
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No Cause May 15, 2014 — Firefighters responded to an alarm activation in a home on Warmstone Way, a new street in the Pulte section of Legacy Farms at dusk today. Residents evacuated the building, and the firefighters found no reason for the alarm sounding, and reset it. |
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Don't Just Stand There...
Plant Something on May 15! Households participating in flower gardening down from nearly half in 2008 to less than one third now Click on photo to view video. May 15, 2014 — According to the National Gardening Association, fewer households than ever are participating in flower gardening. As a way to promote the industry and the practice, Weston Nurseries sent a specialist to the Metrowest YMCA to educate the youngsters, and any adults that wanted to know, how to plant shrubs and plants, which they did while dressing up the front of the office area. "It was so overgrown, we had to do something," said Camp Counselor, Ben Holden, who runs an after school program for students from both Hopkinton and Ashland. Mr. Holden arranged for Weston Nurseries to provide the plant material and the expertise on a day that saw participation from organizations in 120 towns in 2013. If you didn't get the memo to plant something today, do it tomorrow. Below, Fiona and Andy check out the plant name tag.
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WOBURN— May 15, 2014 — Middlesex District Attorney
Marian Ryan announced today that her office
will contribute to funding substance-free after-prom and
graduation
events for twelve county school districts.
School districts that applied for and received $500 each
from the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office in support
of substance-free events include: Belmont,
Billerica, Framingham, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Melrose,
Natick, North Reading, Reading, Wayland, Wakefield, and
Woburn. Funds will help defray expenses associated
with all-night after-graduation parties, senior picnics
and a graduation cruise hosted by these schools.
“With prom and graduation season upon us, this is a fun
and exciting time of the year for students and their
families,” District Attorney Ryan said. “We want
it to be marked by wonderful celebrations and terrific
memories that will last a lifetime, not by a preventable
tragedy. We support our schools’ efforts to
organize substance-free post-prom and graduation events
to ensure everyone has a happy and safe time as they
celebrate this important milestone and all that they
have accomplished.”
Each year many teenagers are injured or killed in
alcohol related traffic fatalities on prom and
graduation nights. Car crashes are the leading
cause of death for young adults between the ages of
15-19 and many of those deaths are caused by impaired or
distracted driving. There are steps that parents
and adults can take to encourage young people to make
the right choices around drinking and driving. In addition to encouraging
young people to attend substance-free events, the
Middlesex District Attorney’s Office also provides the
following safety tips for parents to help discourage
drinking and driving. •
Offer your teen transportation alternatives. Offer to
provide your teen rides or to have a sibling or family
friend provide rides on prom night. If your teen does
not want you to pick them up, you could suggest that a
sibling or family friend be designated in your place. •
If you are able to, hire or share professional
transportation for your teen’s prom night. Make
sure you have a discussion with the driver prior to prom
night about your expectations that the ride be
alcohol-free. Sometimes even hired drivers may
agree to purchase or furnish alcohol illegally for their
minor passengers; you can take steps to prevent this by
talking directly with the driver. •
Provide your teen with the phone number of a reputable
local taxi company and make plans to pay for your teen’s
taxi fare for the night. Remember, this is a small
cost to keep your child safe. •
Give your teen a cell phone or other mobile device to
communicate with you directly throughout the night.
Make sure you have your own cell phone or mobile device
with you during the evening to facilitate texts or quick
calls to check in. |
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Elementary May 15, 2014 — The visual weight of the rocks balance one another in this photo of two male juvenile mallard ducks today at Blood's Pond. The composition is a further conventional example of artistic elements in respect to rule of thirds in three places. |
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Freeze-frame May 15, 2014 — This bird in flight, flying past the photographer's stationary position was frozen in time with a 1/1300th of a second shutter speed at 3200 ISO film speed equivalent from about 100' away at Blood's Pond today. |
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Award-Winning Outdoor Enthusiast Named Branch Executive Director at Metrowest Y Outdoor Center Decade-long career with the Y
HOPKINTON,
MA. - May 15, 2014 — Scott Umbel of Stamford, CT
has been appointed Branch Executive Director of the
Family Outdoor Center in Hopkinton, MA.
With ten
years of management experience at YMCAs, Umbel has
embraced the organization’s mission and worked
enthusiastically to further the Y’s cause of
strengthening community through a focus on youth
development, healthy living and social responsibility.
With an
increasing scope of achievements and progressive
advancement in the YMCA, Umbel has demonstrated strong
leadership, team building, problem solving, organization
and inter-personal communication skills. Umbel began his
career with the YMCA in 2004 as a Camp & Aquatic Program
Coordinator, and within a year progressed to the
Director at the Tockwogh Camp & Conference Center in
Worton, MD.
At the Ocean
Community YMCA ‘s Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch in Westerly,
RI, Umbel supervised and directed daily operations of
their Summer Camp, and Teen and Family Program
Departments from 2007-2010. For the last four years
Umbel served as Senior Program Director at the Rye YMCA.
This Y in Rye, NY impacts over 1,000 youth and teens per
week in their programs and over 1,200 summer campers.
“We are very
excited to have Scott as the Branch Executive of our
YMCA Family Outdoor Center in Hopkinton,” said Rick
MacPherson, President & CEO of the MetroWest YMCA.
“Scott brings to this position a wide range of
experiences in leading YMCA operations. He has
proven skills in the areas of program development, staff
development, building community partnerships and
managing YMCA buildings and grounds. We are confident
that Scott’s skills and his passion for strengthening
the community will make him an effective leader as we
continue to advance the mission of the Y throughout
Hopkinton, Ashland and Holliston."
A fitness enthusiast, Umbel earned his BS in Recreation and Park Management (Community & Non-Profit focus) from Pennsylvania State University. Umbel has been the recipient of numerous awards, such as the Rising Star Award from the YMCA of Delaware in 2005 and the Excellence in Innovation Award from the Rye YMCA in 2011. |
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May
15, 2014 — Owner of Water Fresh Farm in Hopkinton, MA,
Jeff Barton, will be generously handing out delicious
whole-grain muffins at the Massachusetts Breast Cancer
Coalition’s (MBCC) Against the Tide event in Hopkinton,
MA on June 21. MBCC’s 22nd annual Metro-Boston Against
the Tide swim, walk, run, and/or kayak event will be
held at DCR’s Hopkinton State Park in Hopkinton, MA on
June 21, and the 15th annual Cape Cod Against the Tide
event will be held at DCR’s Nickerson State Park in
Brewster, MA on August 16. Last year at the
Hopkinton Against the Tide event, Barton was given an
award of appreciation in honor and memory of his late
wife, Nancy Barton. Nancy passed away three and a half
years ago after a ten year battle with breast cancer.
She was diagnosed at the young age of 37, yet she faced
the horrible disease with inspiring energy and strength.
Through her struggle with the disease, Nancy continued
to touch the lives of everyone around her, including her
two daughters who were just 8 and 6 years old at the
time. Nancy used to always
say, “Your biology becomes your biography.” This
inspired Jeff to strive daily to provide a better and
safer way for his customers to live and eat. Water Fresh
Farm baked goods are made from whole-grain flour that is
grown and milled locally in Massachusetts. They also use
pure cane sugar, a healthier alternative to refined
sugars. Water Fresh Farm grows pesticide-free fruits and
vegetables year round as well. The goal of Fresh Water
Farm is to nourish its customers with both body and
soul, to touch people, and to make a difference in
people’s lives – no matter how small. “Anything that can help
individuals and families from having to go through this
is a good thing,” says Jeff. “Breast cancer impacts the
entire family. Preventing it is better than fighting
it." “I was deeply touched
when I spoke to Jeff,” says Cheryl Osimo, Executive
Director of MBCC. “Here is a businessman willing to take
a full morning out of his workweek to come to the
Against the Tide event to personally help with breast
cancer prevention. It touches my heart that Jeff can
share himself and his business to change the legacy of
breast cancer for future generations.” The statewide Against
the Tide events generate funds toward breast cancer
prevention 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.
MBCC is inviting people
throughout Massachusetts to register for one or both of
the events at
www.mbcc.org/swim or by calling
617-376-6222. Those who cannot attend are invited to
make a pledge to a registered participant or existing
team at
www.firstgiving.com/mbcc. |
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