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State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Milford

June 2, 2014 — This afternoon at approximately 3:58 p.m., troopers from the Millbury Barracks responded to reports of a single vehicle, motorcycle crash on Interstate 495 Southbound, prior to Exit 19 (Route 109) in Milford.  Initial reports reported that the operator of a motorcycle, a 2010 Harley Davidson, for reasons still under investigation, had lost control and crashed the motorcycle, coming to rest in the middle travel lane.

The motorcycle operator, a 51-year-old male from Weare, New Hampshire, was transported to Milford Medical Center by the Milford Fire/EMS Departments where he was determined to be deceased as a result of the injuries sustained from the crash.

The left and middle travel lanes were closed for the investigation until approximately 5:30 p.m.  There is currently over a 9-mile backup.

The remaining facts and circumstances of the crash are currently under investigation by troopers from the State Police Millbury Barracks.  State Police Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section (CARS), State Police Crime Scene Services Section (CSSS), Milford Fire/EMS Departments, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation assisted at the scene.

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Janice Dwinnell Greenwood, 51

Janice Dwinnell Greenwood, 51, of Hopkinton, MA passed peacefully, surrounded by family at her sister and parent's home in Upton on May 28, 2014 due to complications with a terminal illness. She was born March 8,1963 and grew up in Hopkinton.

Janice is survived by her loving son Jason Dunton of Concord, CA; her best friend, Kevin Greenwood of Billerica; her parents, June Ranlett of Hopkinton, Clarence "Red" Dwinnell and Maureen L. Dwinnell of Upton; her siblings, Richard Dwinnell and wife Cheri Dwinnell of Raymond, ME, Ronald Dwinnell and wife Eileen Dwinnell of San Clemente, CA and Butler County PA, Kelleigh Parker of Lincoln, RI, Cyndi Dwinnell Dionne and husband James M. Dionne of Milford, Jennifer L. Dwinnell of Upton, and many loving nieces, nephews and close friends. Janice is predeceased by her parent Chester Ranlett who passed May 20, 2008, her brother, Randall Dwinnell who passed October 13, 1978 and also her beloved companion Honey.

Janice was truly a unique soul, giving up material comforts to travel the world to study dance, religion, art and writing. She wanted to have a true sense of community, and a positive influence on people's lives. She traveled to many places in Europe and South America. Mexico was her love, living amongst the indigenous people, teaching young children and women English. She danced at Myan temples to help bring together community. She always said she met the most amazing people in Mexico, 
people who did not have any luxuries but were rich with love, family, and a sense of community. Janice will be missed by many around the world. She has touched so many lives, and taught us all something that will carry us for a lifetime. I love you, my beautiful, free spirited sister. I will see you again one day, and together we will dance along the light of day.

Janice's Celebration of Life will be held on June 22, 2014 at Pout Rock on Lake Whitehall in Hopkinton, MA. Then followed by a luncheon at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

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State Police Assisting with Plane Crash at Hanscom Airfield - 7 People killed

June 1, 2014 — The State Police are currently assisting at the plane crash scene at Hanscom Airfield in Bedford.  The State Police has sent troopers from Troop F for scene security, Air Wing for aerial photographs and coverage, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section (CARS), Dive Team to search a body of water for any articles from the wreckage, Crime Scene Services Section (CSSS) and Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

The troopers assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office are assisting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) with the investigation.  Any information regarding the crash circumstances or victim information, will come from either the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office or the NTSB.

Also assisting on scene is MassPort, FBI, Bedford Police, Fire & EMS Departments. ~ State Police News Release

According to a photo posted by Channel 7 and other accounts, the N-Number of the aircraftis 121JM. It is registered to SK Travel, LLC out of Raleigh, NC, according to FAA.gov.

Among the dead, according to several reports and Philly.com, is co-owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Lewis Katz.

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Bolick Named to Capital One Academic All-District 2 First Team for Connecticut College 

NEW LONDON, Conn.--Connecticut College junior Kim Bolick of Hopkinton, Mass. has been named to the Capital One Academic All-District 2 First Team in Cross Country/Track & Field in Division III as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Bolick has qualified for the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championship in each of the past two seasons.

At the 2013 Championship in Naperville, Ill., Bolick placed 13^th in the mile with a time of 5:02.33.

Bolick will permanently have her named inked in the Connecticut College annals as the first women’s track & field distance runner to run a sub five minute mile. She holds the school record with a time of 4:59.34.

This March at the NCAA Championship in Lincoln, Neb., Bolick joined forces with teammates Amanda Jacobsen (Stafford Springs, Conn.), Bella Franz (Water Mill, N.Y.) and Caroline Leonard (Hingham, Mass.) to finish in 10^th place in the distance medley relay, running the anchor leg for the Camels.

Bolick has garnered All-Eastern College Athletic Conference honors in the mile during each of the past two seasons.

She has earned All-New England (D. 1, 2, 3) recognition in the 1000 meters and the distance medley relay.

Bolick has been feted as an All-New England Division III performer in the 10000 meters, the mile and the 4x800 meter relay.

Bolick holds or shares school records in four events: the 1000 meters (2:57.65), the mile (4:59.34), the 4x800 meter relay (9:27:07) and the distance medley relay (11:54.79). She ran the anchor leg on both of the record setting relays. 

Bolick competes for the nationally recognized Camel sailing program in the fall and spring seasons as a starting crew.

She will be traveling to St. Mary’s City, Md. to compete in the 79^th Annual Intercollegiate Sailing Association/Gill National Dinghy Championship this week.

In the classroom as a biology major, Bolick has been honored by the United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association as a 2013 All-Academic performer.

Bolick has been named to the NESCAC All-Academic Team on four occasions.

Speranza Garners All-NESCAC Honors for Connecticut College

NEW LONDON, Conn.--Sophomore Anne Speranza of Hopkinton, Mass. has been named to the All-New England Conference Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Women’s Rowing Second  Team for Connecticut College.

Speranza and the members of the Camels’ varsity four boat won a bronze medal with their third place showing at the New England Rowing Championship May 3.

Speranza has also contributed to the Connecticut College four boats at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in each of her first two seasons on the water for the Camels.

In her rookie season, the Camels placed 13^th out of 38 teams on the Charles River with a time of 20:02.

“Annie Speranza has been a major contributor to the program over the past two years,” Connecticut College Head Women’s Rowing Coach Eva Kovach said.  “As a first year and sophomore she assumed the role of stroke of the varsity boats - both the first four and first eight.  She is a talented athlete and a dedicated teammate.  Above all, it is clear Annie loves the sport of rowing, the demands of training for the sport as well as the internal and external competition of the sport.  She deserves to be honored as an All-NESCAC Student-Athlete for her commitment to the sport and our program.”  

Speranza carries a major in biology to go with a minor in Spanish.

Off the water, Speranza is a contributing member of the Connecticut College Pre-Health Club. She also sings in the Gospel Choir.

Speranza is also a member of Oceana. The group advocates for ocean health and the responsible use of marine resources by hosting film screenings, speaker events, and beach cleanups and other collaborative restoration projects with local non-profit groups to raise awareness of marine issues.

Hopkinton Principal Finalist in Northboro/Southboro

Mr. Martineau announced today that he is a finalist for the position of Assistant Superintendent for the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools.  Although he continues to enjoy his work in Hopkinton, this career opportunity was one that he felt compelled to explore given the proximity to his home. We wish Mr. Martineau well in the process and congratulate him for this exciting career opportunity.

Cathy MacLeod

Superintendent of Schools

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Students at Mass Academy of Math and Science Garner Awards at International Science Competition

Research Targets Cancer Cells, Food Additive, and Computer Science

WORCESTER, Mass. – May 30, 2014 – Three students at the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI took their already-prize-winning research to the next level earlier this month, earning awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles.

Jesse Michel, a junior from Hopkinton (contributed photo), was awarded second place; Akshayaa Chittibabu, a junior from Westford, took third place; and Gregory Konar, a senior from Marlborough, earned a scholarship at ISEF, which recognizes innovative research by high school students, worldwide. The three students earned a spot to compete at ISEF by winning at other science competitions, including the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair at WPI, held in March, and the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair, held this month at MIT.

At ISEF, Michel won $1,500 for his research involving a model to explore a theoretical number system using base 1.5. This model has extensions that can be used in computer science applications, which he will pursue next year. He was taken aback by the award. “I didn’t expect it. I was doing what I like, which is math, and it ended up being appreciated,” he said.

Chittibabu was awarded $1,000 for research on the food additive carrageenan and its effects on blastemal cell growth and development. Konar garnered a $15,000 scholarship for research involving cancer cells. His goal was to design a better way to visualize the differentiation of these cells. He developed a method for using a protein receptor that fluoresced, allowing cancer cells to be identified and located, which could help determine a cancer’s progression, including metastasis.

Michael Barney, director of the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI, said an integral part of the Academy’s curriculum is having students develop strong research skills. The Academy’s class titled STEM1 (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), for example, teaches students the many steps involved in conducting research and how to think like scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. 

“This is what 21^st Century learning is all about,” Barney said. “Research is a vital skill that students use as they continue on with their education. At the Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science, we fully prepare students to meet this challenge.” Press Release from WPI.

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Saint John Rummage Sale

St. John's Parish will have a fabulous rummage sale June 25th, 26th, and 27th.  Donations for the sale can be brought to the Church Hall beginning on Monday June 2nd from 9:00 to 5:00  each day. There will be clothing, furniture, toys, household items, books, crafts, electronics and sporting equipment.  The sale will run from 9:30 to 7:30  each day.

ROADWORK UPDATE

A contractor working for the Town of Hopkinton in preparation for street resurfacing will be installing asphalt shim work on Friday May 30th, Monday June 2nd and Tuesday June 3^rd. from 7am-5pm on the following streets.

Pond St – Spring St to School St.

Hill St – Spring St to the Westboro town line.

Saddle Hill Rd – Daniel Shays Rd (S) to 500’ North of Edge Hill Rd.

College St – Hayden Rowe St to the Holliston town line.

One lane of traffic will be open at all times but expect delays and seek alternate routes if possible.

Thank you,

Mike Mansir

Hopkinton Highway Manager

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