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Arrest/Incident Log - Updated July 21, 2014
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Arrest Log
Sunday, July 20, 2014
11:17 pm Officer
Philip Powers arrested Michael A. Torosian, Jr., 21,
of Eastview Road, Hopkinton, on Eastview Road and
charged him with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.
7:23 pm Officer
Patrick O'Brien arrested Diana M. Merrill, 58, of
Mayhew Court, Hopkinton, on Mayhew Court and charged
her with Assault and Battery.
Incident Log
Sunday, July 20, 2014
11:43 pm An
Old Town Road resident reported smelling smoke from
a possible bonfire at a neighbor's house. Officer
Jacob Campbell responded and advised that it was a
cooking fire.
11:15 pm A
caller reported seeing vehicles parked on the soccer
field on Greenwood Road. Officer Jacob Campbell
checked the area but the vehicles were
gone upon his arrival.
10:08 pm A
motorist reported seeing people on top of the Middle
School as he was passing by. Officer Philip Powers
did not locate anyone there but advised that a bunch
of kids were playing man hunt at the school.
8:47 pm Officer
Stephen Buckley responded to Mayhew Court to follow
up on an investigation and subsequently arrested a
58 year-old female from Hopkinton and charged her
with Assault and Battery.
8:41 pm A
resident of Leman Lane reported that a small dog had
been barking all day. Officer Stephen Buckley
responded and advised that the dog was now secured
inside.
7:49 pm A
caller from Mayhew Court reported that her mother
assaulted her after a verbal argument. The caller
refused medical attention and was escorted to the
police station by Officer Patrick O'Brien to make a
written statement.
5:39 pm A
Yale Road resident reported that he was having a
civil dispute with a cousin over some car parts that
he wanted to remove from the callers property. His
cousin left the area after he was told to stay away.
The caller was notified to call the police if they
returned.
3:54 pm A
passerby stated that there were a lot of youths at
the rope swing off of Lakeshore Drive. Officer
Stephen Buckley checked the area and removed three
individuals.
8:20 am A
caller reported hearing heavy equipment being
operated in the Phipps Road area. Officer Patrick
O'Brien located a small bobcat being operated and
advised the operator of the town by-law.
1:16 am A
resident of Third Road reported that a young female
knocked on their door and asked to use a cell phone
charger because her friends had forgotten about her.
She refused to identify herself but did say she
lived in Holliston. Two officers checked the area
thoroughly but could not locate her. The Holliston
Police Department was also notified of the incident.
1:02 am An
Oak Street resident reported that their fire alarm
was activating. Officer Matthew McNeil responded to
assist the Fire Department.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
11:12 pm Officer
Jacob Campbell assisted the Milford Police
Department with transporting the operator of a
disabled motor vehicle back to their residence.
10:14 pm A
caller reported fireworks being set off in the area
of Eastview Road. Officer Jacob Campbell checked the
area but did not hear any fireworks.
7:52 pm There
was a report of an outside fire on Mayhew Street.
The Fire Department responded and advised that it
was from a cookout.
5:00 pm There
were multiple calls reporting gun shots being heard
by the water tanks and High School area. Officer
Matthew McNeil spoke with a resident of Robbern Road
and advised them to cease the fireworks.
5:09 pm Officer
Matthew McNeil responded to a two car motor vehicle
accident without personal injuries on East Main
Street.
12:38 pm A
resident of Country Way reported that there may be
some nefarious things going on in front of their
house. There was reportedly a sliver vehicle
parked with about two or three young males inside of
it talking about scales, ounces, etc. Officer Thomas
Griffin responded and spoke with the occupants who
stated that they were talking with individuals in
another vehicle which was still there but did not
have anyone around it at this time.
3:16 am A
caller from Priscilla Road reported that some youths
ere running through her back yard and shrubs.
Officer Thomas Griffin checked the area with a
negative find.
2:16 am A
Wood Street resident complained about noise coming
from a group gathering. Officer William Burchard
responded and spoke with the group.
1:59 am Officer
William Burchard assisted a disabled motor vehicle
on South Street.
1:31 am Officer
William Burchard checked and spoke with the operator
of a motor vehicle on West Main Street who appeared
to have fallen asleep.
Friday, July 18, 2014
11:17 pm There
were multiple 911 calls reporting that a
disorientated male was in the middle of the roadway
on South Street. Sgt. Michael Sutton responded and
requested an ambulance for the individual who was
part of an earlier "bolo" from a halfway house.
11:00 pm A
motorist reported an erratic operator on West Main
Street. Two officers responded and advised that the
vehicle was followed to the town line without
observing and violations.
8:25 pm A
911 caller from South Mill Street reported that her
parents were in a domestic dispute. Three officers
responded and advised that it was only a verbal
argument.
6:58 pm A
Chamberlain Street resident reported that a possible
unregistered solicitor was in the area. Sgt. Michael
Sutton located the solicitor and shut them down for
the day.
6:47 pm Multiple
callers reported a possible unregistered solicitor
on Indian Brook Road. Sgt. Michael Sutton spoke with
the solicitor and shut them down for the day.
6:08 pm A
caller from Forest Lane reported that a suspicious
motor vehicle had parked across from her town house
several times today. Sgt. Michael Sutton checked the
area but could not locate the vehicle.
5:47 pm Three
officers assisted the Ashland Police Department with
diverting traffic due to a serious motor vehicle
accident on West Union Street.
5:30 pm A
resident of Spring Street reported that a possible
unregistered solicitor was in the area. Officer
William Burchard located the solicitor and shut them
down for the day.
4:08 pm A
caller reported that two young females were missing
from a camp at the state park and were possibly
heading back to Worcester. Officer Matthew McNeil
assisted the Ashland Police Department with
searching for them around the state park with a
negative find. Officer William Burchard responded to
Route 135 due to a tip and advised that they were
located just over the Westborough town line. One
female refused to go back with the camp councilor,
but the other was in DCF custody..
3:36 pm A
caller reported witnessing a male push a female out
of a vehicle on Main Street then drive off. Two
officers responded and spoke with both individuals
who stated that it was only a verbal argument.
1:44 pm A
walk-in from Davis Road reported that her wallet was
stolen last night.
1:42 pm Officer
Thomas Griffin assisted the Fire Department with a
smoke alarm investigation on Wellington Way.
1:38 pm A
Baker Lane resident reported an on-going barking dog
complaint and was also concerned about the welfare
of the dogs. Officer Matthew McNeil responded and
advised that the owner was not home at this time but
the dogs were fine as they had water and shade.
11:34 am A
911 caller from Autumn Ridge Drive reported that her
smoke alarms were sounding. Officer Thomas Griffin
responded to assist the Fire Department.
9:27 am A
resident of Gibbon Road reported that her mailbox
had been destroyed. Officer Thomas Griffin responded
to write a report and advised that there was
vandalism to two other mailboxes as well.
9:23 am Officer
Matthew McNeil assisted another town department on
Greenwood Road.
8:58 am A
motorist reported that she was rear-ended on South
Street but did not have any personal injuries.
Officer Thomas Griffin responded to write a report.
Family Stuff
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Names Hopkinton
Resident Among “Top Women of Law”
Boston,
MA (July 18, 2014) … Murtha Cullina LLP attorney
Kathleen E. Connolly has been chosen as one of the
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2014 “Top Women of
Law.”
This accolade honors a select
group of women for demonstrating outstanding
accomplishments in law, social justice, advocacy and
business. This year, Ms. Connolly was chosen from an
applicant pool of over two hundred nominees.
“I am honored to have been
acknowledged as one of Massachusetts Lawyers
Weekly’s ‘Top Women of Law’ from a group of
extremely skilled, talented and experienced
attorneys,” said Ms. Connolly.
Ms. Connolly has an extensive
background in land use and environmental law. She is
the President of the Massachusetts Association of
Conservation Commissions (MACC). Ms. Connolly joined
Murtha Cullina in 2008, she received her J.D., cum
laude, from University of Connecticut Law School,
and B.A., magna cum laude, from Boston College.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
will celebrate the 2014 “Top Women of Law” during an
October 23rd event at the Fairmont Copley Plaza
Hotel.
SERVICE
GUIDE
Car vs.Pole
July 21, 2014 — This pole on
Cedar Street needed no attention, according to
Officer Philip Powers, following this crash early
this afternoon. Hopkinton Fire Department personnel
evaluated the driver, who refused treatment.
W E L L N E S S
Perfect Day
July, 21. 2014 — Robin and Scott Thompson pose for
photos following their vows on Saturday in Yarmouth. It
is the culmination of a public wedding proposal Mr.
Thompson made on the Hopkinton Veterans Gazebo on May 3,
2104. The couple will reside on Walcott Street.
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Driftwood Creek Band
July
20, 2014 — The HopCam caught a couple of
minutes of the Driftwood Creek Band, who played for
the patrons of the Farmers Market on the
common this afternoon. Enjoy their clean sound while
imagining a light summer breeze, the laughter of
children and the smell of freshly cut grass. Choose
the highest resolution for the optimum visual
experience.
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Photo-Finish
July 20,
2014 — A few Hopkinton teens were among the many
people gathered on the common during the Farmer's
Market this afternoon. The teen above is displaying
some talent that could be useful at the David Hughes
Stadium in the fall.
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Bridge Over the River Sudbury
July 20,
2014 — The roadway bridge over the Sudbury River on
the Southborough line is showing the addition of a
sidewalk from the T station in Southborough and
across the bridge. According to the state's website,
the $3.8 million project, which is scheduled for
completion this summer, is 75% complete.
July
20, 2014 — Today at 2:10 p.m. The Worcester Police
reported an armed kidnapping of a female party and
an eleven month old child had occurred within the
city of Worcester. Initial reports stated that the
victims were forcibly placed in a white Lincoln,
with a possible livery plate. Additional information
suggested that the vehicle was last seen headed onto
Route 20 westbound in Worcester, with a possible
final destination of Springfield, MA. The suspect
vehicle and victim’s information were broadcast to
area State Police and local police patrols.
Approximately 20 minutes later, Trooper Joseph
Hilton, while traveling eastbound spotted the
suspect vehicle traveling westbound on
I90,(Massachusetts Turnpike), in the area of
Interchange 8 in the town of Palmer.
After confirming that this was the suspect vehicle,
Trooper Hilton along with other members of the State
Police conducted a felony motor vehicle stop in the
area of the 55.7 mile marker of I90 in the town of
Ludlow.
As a result of the information provided by the
Worcester Police Department and the subsequent stop
of the suspect motor vehicle, one male was arrested
Additionally a hand gun was located in the vehicle
and seized. The male subject was unlicensed for
carrying a firearm.
An adult female and 11 month old girl were located
in the vehicle and initial indications are they are
both unharmed. An ambulance was called for
precautionary reasons to evaluate both victims. The
vehicle and the male subject were taken to SP
Charlton for booking.
This is an on going investigation. The identities of
the suspect and the adult victim are not being
released at this time.
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Sharing July 20, 2014 — Ten year-old Emma
Torgerson and ten year-old Li Sutherland share a treat
at the Hopkinton Famers Market today.
W E L L N E S S
High Maintenance
July 20, 2014 — These mallard
ducks, harbored in their special cove on Lake
Whitehall, preen their feathers while several
dragonflies flit around them, apparently hoping to
catch a discarded insect.
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Southborough Locals Protest Wrecking Ball
July 19, 2014 — The
Burnett/Garfield House, a Southborough icon since
1847, was purchased on January 25, 2012 for $850,000
by a company whose principal, Jon Delli Priscoli,
also owns the
Grafton Upton Railroad. But now, developer
Robert Moss has gone before the Southborough
Planning Board with a plan to tear the structure
down and reuse some of the parts to build three
English-style cottages, according to
www.mysouthborough.com . Protesters, locals who
would like to see the structure kept whole, have called
Mr. Moss the new owner of the property, but there
has been no recorded transfer of the property to
him. Developers who have a purchase and sale
agreement with a property owner often often assume
the title of owner prior to the actual sale, while
the contingencies work themselves out.
Interiors of this magnificent home can be viewed on
Zillow, and a video of protesters, recorded
today, can be seen below:
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"You Put Your Left Foot In..."
July 19, 2014 — This black bear
cub gives Hopkinton's John Collins a left-footed wave as
he has his photo taken, at Yellowstone national Park.
Family Stuff
July 18, 2014 — Oops!
SERVICE
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Hopkinton Drug Wins
Preliminary Injunction in Federal District Court "It is David vs. Goliath, and David won" —
Attorney Lawrence G. Green for Hopkinton Drug
July 18, 2014 — Calling it a
"victory for the independent pharmacy," Attorney
Lawrence G Green said the preliminary injunction
ordered today in Federal District Court was
"...comparable to David vs. Goliath and David won."
The injunction orders CVS Caremark, the
division that administers pharmacy benefits for
employers, to reinstate Hopkinton Drug into the
network by Monday. CVS recently dropped Hopkinton
Drug from their network, and the plaintiff alleges
it is part of collusion by CVS and its subsidiary to
conspire to knock Hopkinton Drug out of business.
"The judge said there is a reasonable likelihood of
success that Hopkinton Drug will prevail — CVS has
breeched its covenant of good faith and fair
dealing," stated Attorney Green in a telephone
interview this afternoon.
"This is not a ten-day order. This will be in effect
during further proceedings, which could go on for
months or years.
"We are confident they have no grounds for
reconsideration," he said.
Personal Services
Time Waits for No One
(Mouse-over image)
July 18, 2014 — Weeping willows
love water but even they have an expiration date,
like this tree past its prime in Bloods Pond. To see
what it looked like just six years ago, mouse-over
the image.
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Short Flight
July 18, 2014 — Mallard ducks, like the one above, never
fly slowly. Their flight is frantic, even if they are
only flying 10 feet away, as above, today on Lake
Whitehall.
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Police
Arrest/Incident Log - Updated July 18, 2014
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Arrest Log
Wednesday, June 16, 2014
2:10 am Officer
John Moran arrested Sherry A. Wallace, 36, of Lucia
Drive, Milford, on Hayden Rowe Street and charged
her with OUI Liquor and Operating an Unregistered
Motor Vehicle.
Incident Log
Thursday, July 17, 2014
10:35 pm A
resident of Summit Way reported that a vehicle
parked across the street from him and a couple
of individuals got out and starting walking on a
trail with flashlights. Officer William Burchard
spoke with them who were just out for a walk.
9:20 pm A
911 caller from Lorigan Road reported that
possible unregistered solicitors were at her
door a short time ago. Sgt. Michael Sutton
checked the area with a negative find.
8:24 pm A
resident reported that a trailer has been parked
partially in the roadway at the end of Greystone
Lane for the past three days now making it
difficult to pull out of the street. Officer
Matthew McNeil responded and advised that it was
not a hazard at this time.
8:16 pm A
caller reported unregistered solicitors on Cross
Street. Officer Matthew McNeil responded and
shut them down for the day.
5:56 pm A
911 caller reported possible unregistered
solicitors on Wild Road. Officer Matthew McNeil
spoke with the solicitors and shut down their
operations.
4:39 pm A
walk-in requested a well being check on his
mother who lives in Southborough. The
Southborough Police Department was contacted.
3:30 pm A
motorist reported that a landscape trailer was
parked on Grove Street taking up most of a
travel lane.
11:27 am A
Spring Street resident reported that she had her
floors re-done and while she was away for the
fourth of July she believed that a girlfriend of
one of the workers took some things from her
home. Officer Patrick O'Brien responded and
spoke with the caller.
9:27 am A
motorist reported that a trailer was left on
Greystone Lane obstructing traffic. Officer
Aaron O'Neil advised that it has been checked
and there were cones left around it.
2:05 am Officer
Linda Higgins checked a motor vehicle that was
parked on West Main Street.
12:46 am Officer
John Moran checked and spoke with the operator
of a motor vehicle on Wilson Street who was
dropping off his daughter. Photo: One of a
few mailboxes damaged on Gibbon Road overnight
(July 18, 2014).
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
10:36 pm A
Weybridge Lane resident reported hearing power tools
outside of her home and seeing two suspicious
vehicles parked in guest parking spots. Sgt. Michael
Sutton responded and spoke with the individuals.
9:36 pm A
resident of Wood Street reported hearing a shotgun
being fired. Officer Aaron O'Neil checked the area
but did not hear anything suspicious.
8:26 pm There
were multiple reports of a suspicious group of
solicitors who did not have a permit on Walcott
Valley and who became confrontational when asked to
leave. Officer Aaron O'Neil checked the area with a
negative find.
7:04 pm Officer
Aaron O'Neil assisted a resident of Spring Street
with getting a bird out of their fireplace.
5:33 pm Officer
William Burchard assisted a disabled motor vehicle
on East Main Street.
8:29 pm A
caller from Tammer Lane reported that she believed
someone was in the basement of her house. Two
officers checked the residence and advised that all
was secure.
3:33 pm A
motorist reported an animal in the roadway on
Parkwood Drive. Officer Aaron O'Neil responded and
stated that it was a coyote pup and it appeared to
be fine as it was moving around.
1:42 pm A
Frankland Road resident reported finding the screen
on a first floor back window cut open and did not
notice anything missing on that floor but had not
checked the second floor yet. Officer Gregg DeBoer
responded and advised that it was a breaking and
entering and jewelry was missing. Four additional
officers responded and wrote a report.
1:08 pm A
motorist reported that a vehicle was not maintaining
its lane and was speeding on East Main Street.
Officer Patrick O'Brien stopped the vehicle and
spoke with the operator.
10:23 am A
caller from Grove Street reported that her trailer
was hit by a vehicle and there were car pieces left
on the hitch. Officer Thomas Griffin spoke with the
owner and wrote a report.
9:25 am Officer
Thomas Griffin responded to a motor vehicle accident
without personal injury on Wood Street.
9:01 am Officer
Gregg DeBoer responded to a two car motor vehicle
accident without personal injury on Hayden Rowe
Street.
8:27 am A
caller reported that their vehicle was run off the
roadway on Winter Street and had two flat tires.
Officer Patrick O'Brien responded and wrote a
report.
6:56 am A
caller from Hayden Rowe Street reported that a
construction crew was starting work before the
allowed time. Officer Gregg DeBoer responded and
advised that it did not appear any work has occurred
yet.
1:37 am Officer
John Moran stopped a motor vehicle on Hayden Rowe
Street and subsequently arrested a 36 year-old
female from Milford and charged her with OUI Liquor
and Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle.
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Hopkinton Youth
Receives $1,000 Scholarship for Outstanding
Community Service
Nearly 200 youth volunteers
awarded $1,000 scholarships and qualify for $10,000
in total scholarships through the Kohl’s Cares
Scholarship Program
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., July 9, 2014 – Today, the
Kohl’s Department Stores’ (NYSE: KSS) Kohl’s Cares®
Scholarship Program honors nearly 200 deserving
volunteers with $1,000 scholarships toward higher
education. Three youths from the Boston-area were
chosen from more than 37,000 nominees nationwide for
making a positive impact in their local communities.
“Kohl’s is proud to recognize the 182 regional
winners nationwide for their dedication to making
their communities a better place to live,” said
Bevin Bailis, Kohl’s senior vice president,
communications and public relations. “We commend
these bright volunteers for being inspiring examples
for others as they have made a difference in their
own communities and touched the lives of others
through their efforts.”
One Hopkinton woman, Meredith Prunty, 18, was among
three local recipients of $1,000 scholarships:
After learning a teenager
committed suicide after being bullied, Meredith made
it her mission to put an end to the problem.
Meredith uses her social media sites, gives speeches
and serves as the spokesperson for The Brand U R, an
organization committed to promoting self-confidence.
Winners are chosen based on initiative, leadership,
generosity and project benefits and outcome. Each
regional-level winner qualifies for one of Kohl’s 10
national scholarships, which will be announced at
the end of July. National winners will each receive
a total of $10,000 in scholarships, and Kohl’s will
donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each
national winner’s behalf. In total, Kohl’s will
recognize more than 2,300 young volunteers with
nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes. ~
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Upper 40
July 17, 2014 — Rockwood
Meadows, a 62-unit Senior Housing Community approved
for construction on Peppercorn Hill in Upton on
former Amato Farm property, has begun land clearing
for the start of construction of their development,
the entrance of which will be in Hopkinton. On
November 20, 2007, the developers of the project
appeared before the Hopkinton Planning Board and
offered $25,000 to be put in escrow toward the
upgrade of the "failed" School Street/West Main
Street intersection. The board accepted the offer.
Click on the thumbnail to see an overhead drawing of
the project. The red line has been added by HopNews
as the property line between Upton and Hopkinton.
Family Stuff
Pot of Bass?
July 17, 2014 — Gabriel Minsk has a great backdrop as he
fished in Lake Whitehall with Mom.
SERVICE
GUIDE
Freeze-frame
July 17, 2014 — This week's driving rain was difficult
to capture in a freeze-frame, even with the fastest film
equivalent speed.
Personal Services
Special Place
July 16, 2014 — This doe is in a vignette made by the
brush in the thicket in which she and a companion are
foraging, yesterday off of South Mill Street.
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Police
Incident Log - Updated July 16, 2014
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Incident Log
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
11:28 pm A
resident of Glen Road reported a suspicious
motor vehicle with two individuals inside of it
parked at the end of her driveway. Sgt. Michael
Sutton spoke with them and advised that all was
fine, they were just talking.
9:47 pm A
Spring Street resident reported that their
backyard gate was open and the motion sensor
light was activated. Officer Aaron O'Neil
responded and
spoke with the caller.
9:22 pm There
were multiple calls reporting fireworks being
set off in the area of Hayden Rowe Street.
Officer William Burchard checked the area but
did not hear any fireworks.
8:20 pm A
caller from Oak Street reported that a solicitor
made them feel uncomfortable. Officer William
Burchard responded but could not locate the
individual.
3:57 pm A
caller from Davis Road reported that an employee
inappropriately used a victims debit card at the
store. Officer William Burchard responded and
wrote a report.
2:18 pm A
Wedgewood Drive resident reported that the
operator of a white Jeep was sleeping on their
front lawn and when they asked what he was doing
he stated that he was sleeping as it was better
than driving tired. The man did not appear to be
intoxicated and left toward Cedar Street
Extension. Two officers responded and checked
the area for the vehicle with a negative find.
12:26 pm A
resident of Ridge Road reported that a black
Nissan with one occupant was parked in front of
her house. Officer Gregg DeBoer responded but
the vehicle was gone upon his arrival.
9:19 am A
caller reported that a vehicle was parked at the
pump station on Carriage Hill Road with no one
around. Officer Philip Powers responded to check
the vehicle.
6:00 am Two
officers assisted the Department of Homeland
Security on Falcon Ridge Drive.
1:40 am Officer
Linda Higgins checked commercial trucks that
were parked on East Main Street and had their
lights left on.
Monday, July 14, 2014
11:42 pm A
911 caller from Pleasant Street reported that
her smoke alarm was going off. Officer Linda
Higgins responded to assist the Fire Department.
11:25 pm A
caller reported that a large tree limb fell down
on East Street. Two officers responded and
advised that the limb was in Upton and they were
able to move it.
8:00 pm A
motorist reported that a lot of gravel and stone
washed into the roadway on Granite Street due to
the earlier rains. Officer Aaron O'Neil checked
the area and advised that it was not a hazard at
this time.
9:03 pm A
911 caller reported that a tree had fallen
across the roadway on Granite Street. Two
officers responded and closed down the roadway
until the DPW removed it.
7:08 pm Multiple
callers reported unregistered solicitors on Oak
Street. Officer Aaron O'Neil checked the area
but did not see any solicitors.
5:37 pm A
911 caller reported arching wires on Lakeshore
Drive. Officer Gregg DeBoer responded to assist
the Fire Department and notified the electric
company.
5:22 pm A
resident was concerned about a possible
solicitor who was stranded out in the rain on
South Mill Street. Officer Aaron O'Neil checked
the area for the individual with a negative
find.
4:21 pm A
North Mill Street resident reported a possible
unregistered solicitor in the area. Officer
Aaron O'Neil spoke with the solicitor and shut
them down for the day.
1:44 pm A
caller from Alexander Road reported that two
unknown vehicles were in front of her neighbor's
house who was on vacation. Officer Patrick
O'Brien responded and spoke with an individual
who was an employee of a company who was
following up with customers.
9:36 am A
passing motorist reported a deceased animal on
the side of Hayden Rowe Street. The Animal
Control Officer was notified.
4:05 am Officer
Jacob Campbell spoke with the operator of a
motor vehicle on West Main Street who ran out of
gas
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SUPPORT LOCAL CRIME
PREVENTION - HAVE FUN, TOO!
August 5, 2014
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Hopkinton Middle School
What is National
Night Out?
National Night Out is an opportunity for community
members of all ages to come together to strengthen
neighborhood spirit,
support local crime prevention, build police-community
partnerships and just have fun! This is a national
event happening in communities like ours. What Does the Evening
Include?
Hopkinton’s National Night Out has table exhibits,
interactive safety demonstrations, food, live music,
children’s games, face painting, bouncy house, dunk tank
and more! I Can’t Make It. How Can
I Show My Support for Local Crime Prevention?
We’re sorry we won’t see you but there is something you
can do to show your support. After the event, from 9pm
to 11pm, we ask that you turn on your porch light to
show Hopkinton’s solidarity in preventing crime!
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ROADWORK NOTICE
Crack sealing work
will begin on Friday July 18 on the following streets.
One lane of traffic will be open at all times. Work is
expected to take about ten days. Work hours will be
approximately 7am – 4pm.
Street From To
Andrea Dr Full Length
Appaloosa Cir 350’ N of Ridge Rd (N) #14 Appaloosa Cir
Baldwin Ln Full Length
Canterbury Ln Full Length
Courtney Cir Full Length
Cubs Path Full Length
Davis Rd Full Length
Hayden Rowe St Grove St 790’ S of Grove St
Honeysuckle Cir Full Length
Lamplighter Ln Full Length
Laurel Canyon Dr Full Length
Maria Ln Full Length
Nebraska St Full Length
Price St Full Length
Queen Anne Rd Full Length
Stagecoach Way Full Length
Summer St Full Length
Washington Ln Full Length
Wilson St 1100’ S of Rafferty Rd Ashland Town line
Thank you,
Mike Mansir
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Selectmen Jointly Fill
Planning Board Vacancy
July 15, 2014 — The Board of
Selectmen recessed their scheduled meeting this
evening to hold a joint meeting with the
Planning Board to conduct interviews of three
candidates, and vote to fill a vacancy on the
Planning Board. Candidate Shannon Reilly, a
favorite of Planning Board Chairman Ken
Weismantel, received the first nomination, but
not enough votes from the joint body to pass
muster.
Perennial candidate Frank D'Urso came out on top
with eight votes, and therefore the open seat on
the Planning Board left vacant by the election
to the Board of Selectmen of John Coutinho. He
promised to resign his appointed position on the
Conservation Commission and to resign his
appointed position to the Keefe Tech School
Committee following the completion of the
school's roof project. However, there were other
items prior to the recess and vote.
Frankland Road resident Harold Schmidt opened up
the public forum agenda item by listing a number
of complaints; he first asked about a
grant that he read about in a newspaper that the
town is applying for that would partner the town
with Legacy Farms to help develop the North
spine road on Legacy Farms North.
"I am unaware of any grants that we are applying
for at this point," said Selectman Chair Todd
Cestari.
Later, Mr. Schmidt returned with a clip from the
paper and slid it to Selectman Michelle Gates,
who asked that the board discuss it.
"There is news article that states we have been
in discussions about a grant and we have not,"
Mrs. Gates said.
"There have discussions but there has been no
vote to move forward with a grant," Mr. Cestari
said.
"This is the second time this newspaper has
treated us, and me specifically, poorly," Mrs.
Gates said.
"It is important the townspeople know we haven’t
had a conversation about this," she said.
Personal Services
Living the Dream
July 15, 2014 — This doe on South Mill Street was
accompanied by another as they foraged through the
thicket, not minding a little human company.
SERVICE
GUIDE
Sidewalk in the Works
July 15, 2014 — As part of
Legacy Farms' mitigation agreement with the Town of
Hopkinton, the developer in January of 2013 agreed
to an extended completion date of September 15, 2014
for the construction of a sidewalk from East Main
Street at Ray Street to the beginning of the Legacy
Farms property, at the planned entrance to a
proposed hockey rink and marathon center. The
orange/red lines can be seen along the northern side
of the East Main Street shoulder demarking the
location of the sidewalk, going across lawns as well
as through stone walls, which will apparently need
to be relocated.
A section of East Main Street collapsed in
2011 following a visit from Tropical Storm Irene,
but the repair did not take into consideration the
plans for the sidewalk. That area, according to DPW
Director John Westerling, will need a reworking of
the slope to accommodate the width of the new
walkway. Click on the thumbnail to see the 2011
repair.
gone upon his arrival.
parked with about two or three young males inside of
it talking about scales, ounces, etc. Officer Thomas
Griffin responded and spoke with the occupants who
stated that they were talking with individuals in
another vehicle which was still there but did not
have anyone around it at this time.
Boston,
MA (July 18, 2014) … Murtha Cullina LLP attorney
Kathleen E. Connolly has been chosen as one of the
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2014 “Top Women of
Law.” 
July
20, 2014 — The HopCam caught a couple of
minutes of the Driftwood Creek Band, who played for
the patrons of the Farmers Market on the
common this afternoon. Enjoy their clean sound while
imagining a light summer breeze, the laughter of
children and the smell of freshly cut grass. Choose
the highest resolution for the optimum visual
experience.
July
20, 2014 — Today at 2:10 p.m. The Worcester Police
reported an armed kidnapping of a female party and
an eleven month old child had occurred within the
city of Worcester. Initial reports stated that the
victims were forcibly placed in a white Lincoln,
with a possible livery plate. Additional information
suggested that the vehicle was last seen headed onto
Route 20 westbound in Worcester, with a possible
final destination of Springfield, MA. The suspect
vehicle and victim’s information were broadcast to
area State Police and local police patrols.
trail with flashlights. Officer William Burchard
spoke with them who were just out for a walk.
spoke with the caller.
